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Home My WebLink About2016-03-01 RegularMINUTES OF THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA CALLED TO ORDER MARCH 1, 2016 SPECIAL AND REGULAR CLOSED SESSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 5:30 P.M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (5:32 P.M.) P. DAVID BENAVIDES MICHELE MARTINEZ ROMAN A. REYNA SAL TINAJERO COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern ANGELICA AMEZCUA STAFF Present: DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council Quorum was established thru presence of Councilmembers Benavides, Martinez, Reyna and Tinajero. MOTION: Elect Councilmember Benavides as Chair (pursuant to SAMC 2- 101 due to unavailability of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem). MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Reyna VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Reyna, Tinajero (4) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Amezcua, Pulido, Sarmiento (3) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 MARCH 1, 2016 PUBLIC COMMENTS — None COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:32 p.m. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: Santa Ana Police Officer's Association and Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court Case No. 8:15-CV-01280-DOC-DFM 2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: Joseph Straka vs. City of Santa Ana et al.; Case # 30-2016-00835333- CU-BC-CJC 3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Address of Property: Centennial Education Center 2900 W. Edinger Avenue Santa Ana, CA 92704 Negotiators: City Manager David Cavazos, Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency Director Gerado Mouet and Chancellor of the Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) Raul Rodriguez Terms: Price and Terms of Lease CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions. ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5:52 P.M. AND CONVENED TO THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 MARCH 1, 2016 CALLED TO ORDER ATTENDANCE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION PRESENTATIONS REGULAR OPEN MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 5:58 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor P. DAVID BENAVIDES MICHELE MARTINEZ ROMAN A. REYNA SAL TINAJERO COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern ANGELICA AMEZCUA STAFF Present: DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council MAYOR PULIDO ERIC WAKELING, POLICE CHAPLAIN SPECIAL PRESENTATION by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Parks, Recreation and Community Services Executive Director, Gerardo Mouet for receiving the HEAL Campaign designating Santa Ana as a "Fit City". CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions. PUBLIC COMMENTS • Steven Rocco, made general comments on Agenda Item 20B; concerned with surveillance. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 MARCH 1, 2016 CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items 10A through 31A, with the following modifications: • Councilmember Martinez abstained on Agenda Item 11A out of an abundance of caution and due to her absence at the previous City Council meeting. MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Tinajero (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Amezcua, Sarmiento (2) Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show the actual vote. Items withoutvotes are adopted as part of the consent motion. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES 10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 16, 2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Approve Minutes. ORDINANCES/SECOND READING In the event a Councilmember recorded an "abstention" before consideration of the following ordinance(s) on first reading, such abstention will also be reflected in the minutes for second reading. 11A. SECOND READING ORDINANCE: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 32-107 RELATING TO TOW TRUCKS (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) - Clerk of the Council Office Placed on first reading at the February 16, 2016 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 5-0 (Martinez and Tinajero absent). CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 MARCH 1, 2016 Published in the Orange County Reporter on February 19, 2016. MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.* ORDINANCE NO. NS-2894 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 32-107 RELATING TO TOW TRUCKS *Councilmember Martinez abstained on Agenda Item 11A due to her absence at the previous City Council Meeting. BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES 13A. COUNCIL COMMITTEES — AGENDA AND MINUTES (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Receive and file. NAME MEETING DATE Santa Ana Unified School District and City of Santa Ana 2/8/2016 Joint Policy Committee (Special Meeting) Development and Transportation Committee 2/11/2016 Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement Committee 2/22/2016 MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — NONE 19B, EXCUSED ABSENCES —Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Excuse the absence of Councilmember Amezcua and Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento from the March 1, 2016 City Council Meeting. MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN ABSENT: Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Tinajero (5) None (0) None (0) Amezcua, Sarmiento (2) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 MARCH 1, 2016 19C. PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY STATUS OF PROJECTS - MONTHLY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM EXECUTIVE REPORT FOR FEBRUARY 2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) - Public Works Agency MOTION: Receive and file. 19D. CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION REPORT REVIEW FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014-15 — DEMONSTRATES THE CITY'S SUCCESS IN ACHIEVING THE FIVE-YEAR OBJECTIVES FOR ENTITLEMENT GRANTS: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG), EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG), AND HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP (HOME) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 11 - Community Development Agency MOTION: Receive and file. 19E. QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS VALUED AT $25,000 OR LESS ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY MANAGER AS PERMITTED BY CHARTER SECTION 421 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 1) - Finance and Management Services MOTION: Receive and file the Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between July 1, 2015 to December 31, 2015 valued at $25,000 or less. 19F. REAL-TIME MAINTENANCE SERVICES DISPATCH PROGRAM USING "mySANTA ANA" SMARTPHONE APPLICATION {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7, 5A) - Public Works Agency MOTION: Receive and file. BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20A. WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT FUNDS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2015-2016 TO ASSIST JOB SEEKERS ACCESS EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND SUPPORT SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 2, 4) - Community Development Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 MARCH 1, 2016 MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes). APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2016-087 - Recognizing additional Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant funds in the total amount of $104,529 in revenue account and appropriating as follows: • $ 2,021 in Administrative Allowance funds; • $ 9,254 in Adult funds; • $ 8,951 in Dislocated Worker funds; • $84,303 in Rapid Response funds to expenditure account. 20B. PURCHASE, MAINTENANCE, PROCUREMENT REIMBURSEMENT COSTS, AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT OF AN INVESTIGATIVE TOOL, PEN -LINK SYSTEM - {STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL NO. 1, 5) - Police Department MOTION: 1. AGMT NO. 2016-030 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a memorandum of agreement with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for the reimbursement of costs in an amount of $150,000 associated with the purchase and the City's agreement to maintain a Pen -Link PLX wire room monitoring and analysis system, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 2. AGMT NO. 2016-031 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Pen -Link, Ltd. for the purchase and maintenance of a Pen -Link PLX wire room monitoring and analysis system, for the period of March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2020 in an amount not to exceed $228,182, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 3. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2016-084 - Recognize $150,000 in reimbursement funds from the Federal Bureau of Investigation in the Police Department's Miscellaneous Recoveries revenue account and appropriate same amount to the Crimes Against Persons expenditure account. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 MARCH 1, 2016 SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES 22A. SPEC. NO. 15-057 - VEHICLE BODY REPAIR SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 21 - Finance and Management Services MOTION: Award contracts for a one-year period expiring February 28, 2017, with provisions of four one-year renewals exercisable by the City Manager, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $175,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, with the following vendors: Vendor Cosmetic auto Care Doffo Automotive Inc. Kelly's Body Shop, Inc. Riteway Auto Paint Bodyworks Top Finish Collision Center 22B. SPEC. NO. 16-009 {STRATEGIC PLAN Management Services Location Santa Ana Santa Ana Santa Ana Fountain Valley Santa Ana - PURCHASE OF 12 POLICE MOTORCYCLES NO. 6, 2) (Police Department) - Finance and A portion of the funds for this project is in accordance with the Council approved Surplus Allocation Plan dated October 20, 2015: Department - Finance, Project - Vehicle Replacement, Category - Facilities/Assets, Total Funding - $400,000 for FY 15-16. MOTION. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to Iry Seaver Motorcycles in an amount not to exceed $336,212, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 22C. SPEC. NO. 15-123 - SEWER ROOT FOAMING SERVICES (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 C, IF) (Public Works Agency) - Finance and Management Services MOTION: Award a contract to Duke's Root Control, Inc., for a three- year period from March 1, 2016 to February 28, 2019, with provision for a two-year renewal option exercisable by the City Manager, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000, for a total amount not to exceed $250,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 MARCH 1, 2016 AGREEMENTS 25A. TRAFFIC COUNTING SERVICES (PROJECT NO. 16-6875) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 3131 - Public Works Agency MOTION: 1. Confirm denial of the bid protest from Quality Traffic Data, LLC, dated January 14, 2016. 2. AGMT NO. 2016.032 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Transportation Studies, Inc., for a one-year term, beginning March 1, 2016, through February 28, 2017, with provision for two one-year term extensions exercisable by the City Manager and the City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 over the life of the agreement, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 25B. AGMT NO. 2016-033 - CITY LOAN MODIFICATION TO COMPLY WITH NEW REGULATIONS AND POLICIES FROM THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND CALIFORNIA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR A PROPOSED MIXED -USE PROJECT LOCATED AT 923 N. SANTIAGO STREET {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 31 - Community Development Agency MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute the City Loan Modification Agreement with Depot at Santiago, LP, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 25C. AGMT NO. 2016-034 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING WAGES AND OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT WITH SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION, PART TIME NON CIVIL SERVICE UNION {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7, 61 - Personnel Services Agency MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union, Part Time Non Civil Service Unit, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, for a two-year period ending June 30, 2017, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 MARCH 1, 2016 25D. AGMT NO. 2016-035 — HISTORICAL RELATIONSHIP AND PRESENT COLLABORATIVE ARRANGEMENTS BY FRIENDS OF SANTA ANA ZOO (FOSAZ) FOR THE BENEFIT AND SUPPORT THE SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 2, 2E) - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Friends of Santa Ana Zoo for an amount of $60,000 plus 10% of net revenues, estimated at $40,000, for a term from March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2019, with a one, two-year renewal period, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 25E. AGMT NO. 2016-036 - INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF A 65- FOOT FERRIS WHEEL CONCESSION AT THE SANTA ANA ZOO AT PRENTICE PARK {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 B) - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Friends of Santa Ana Zoo (FOSAZ) for 10% of the net concession revenues to be provided to the City, for a term from March 1, 2016 to allow for the installation of the Ferris wheel and to continue as long as the Master Support Agreement or any updated or replacement agreement remains effective for the continued operations of the Ferris wheel concession, which is expected to begin in January 2017, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. LAND USE MATTERS CONDITIONAL USE PERM ITIVARIANCES 31A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-26 TO ALLOW A 60-FOOT HIGH MAJOR WIRELESS FACILITY FOR VERIZON WIRELESS AT 4501 WEST MACARTHUR BOULEVARD — CORE DEVELOPMENT, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2) - Planning and Building Agency Planning Commission approved recommended action on February 8, 2015, by a vote of 7-0 MOTION; Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2015-26 as conditioned. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 MARCH 1, 2016 BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS RESOLUTIONS 55A. RESOLUTION AMENDING CLASSIFICATION TO CREATE, RETITLE AND DELETE POSITIONS AND ADJUST COMPENSATION PLAN OF VARIOUS FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME POSITIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 BUDGET - {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7, 6) - Personnel Services Agency, City Attorney's Office, Finance and Management Services Agency, Planning and Building Agency, Public Works Agency, and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-015 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 2015-026 TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY'S BASIC CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS AND TO AMEND THE CURRENT ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Pulido VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Tinajero (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Amezcua, Sarmiento (2) 55B. AGREEMENT, APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT, AND RESOLUTION ACCEPTING FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 2E, 2F, 6C) - Police Department MOTION: 1. AGMT NO. 2016-037 - Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute a one-year agreement with the County of Orange, commencing July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 for the Emergency Management Performance Grant in an amount not to exceed $49,665, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 MARCH 1, 2016 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes). APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2016-086 - Recognizing $49,665 in Emergency Management Performance Grant Fiscal Year 2015-16 funds in revenue account and appropriating same to expenditure account. 3. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-016 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR HIS DESIGNEE(S) TO OBTAIN 2015 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE MOTION: Martinez VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN ABSENT: PUBLIC HEARINGS SECOND: Reyna Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Tinajero (5) None (0) None (0) Amezcua, Sarmiento (2) 75A. PUBLIC HEARING ON ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL AND RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS - TAX EQUITY AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2) - Community Development Agency Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on February 16, 2016. Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing. Steven Rocco, spoke on the matter, concerned with funding private school project. Mayor closed the Hearing. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Martinez, opined that Mater Dei should reach out to area residents; asked if Development Agreement would be coming back to City Council for consideration. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 MARCH 1, 2016 City Manager Cavazos, indicated that development agreement will return to City Council at next meeting; all bonds to be paid for by Mater Dei and City to receive some fees in return. Councilmember Martinez, asked for clarification on bond approval requirement and purpose of bonds. Ben Barker, representing Mater Dei, noted that it is a private bond that requires City action; proposed expansion of school and refinance debt. Patrick Murphy, president of Mater Dei noted that it's a refinancing of bonds; additional funds would be used for expansion of school Councilmember Martinez, asked what would happen if development agreement extension is not approved? Area residents concerned with expansion and wanted to note for the record that project it is not City funding and in the works for many years. MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2016-017 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY REVENUE BONDS (MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL) SERIES 2016, IN ONE OR MORE SERIES IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $9,200,000, FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND REFINANCING THE CONSENSUAL ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY, AS WELL AS THE CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF PARKING FACILITIES AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS PERTAINING THERETO MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Reyna VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Tinajero (5) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Amezcua, Sarmiento (2) CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 6:14 P.M. TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AND RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:24 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 MARCH 1, 2016 COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS • Alex Vega, noted that he lived amongst the homeless; opined that Santa Ana has served population well and happy to be here to speak on the subject. • Smitty, spoke on mobile homeless check in center; expected later this year; suggested that a better idea be considered since original plan only accounted for 225 homeless but now over 2,000 homeless live in the area. • Michael Klubnikin, commented that Iliad and son not present tonight, but City should consider their request for assistance. • Lupe Martin -Moreno, volunteer at the Library; raised health and safety concerns at facility. • Mike Tardiff, spoke on proposed granny flat ordinance; concerns that it would create noise, increase traffic, police calls and negatively impact neighborhoods; need extensive outreach on the matter. 90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS • City Manager Cavazos shared that the Santa Ana Public Library has been named as a finalist for the 2016 National Medal award by the Institute of Museum and Library Services in recognition of exceptional service to the community and for making a difference in the lives of individuals, families, and communities. 90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Martinez: • Attended League of Cities meeting in Ontario - can distribute notes on meeting, if needed; attended NALEO meetings in Long Beach and Washington DC • Noted that a lot of activity on transportation policy at the State level; asked staff to work together with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); and • Invited residents to participate in pilot project to track vehicle miles traveled and how to fund transportation in the future; noted that lower gas prices means lower revenue to the City to fix streets and address transportation issues; important to prioritize discussion on matter. Councilmember Tinajero: • Thanked staff for work this past week; and • Reported that on March 5th will hold speech debate; thanked Kiwanis Club for hosting and asked for volunteer judges. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 MARCH 1, 2016 Councilmember Reyna: • Asked all to continue to conserve water; and • Continued to encourage all to shop in Santa Ana. Councilmember Benavides: • Asked all to support our local economy; • Commented on "My Santa Ana" application available for all to report graffiti and requested presentation; and • Commented on high number of shootings reported in the newspaper recently; asked Police Department to be vigilant and community to come together to report activity; recreational programs may help deter activity. o Public Works Agency Executive Director Mousavipour presented brief overview of application. Mayor Pulido: • Requested background information, impacts and cost associated with proposed granny flat ordinance; and • Asked City Attorney and Police Chief to provide information that he could relay to State Governor Jerry Brown on Proposition 47 Realignment; should consider having them serve out their term at the Santa Ana jail rather than released early. ADJOURNED - 7:00 p.m. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session Meeting immediately followed by the Regular Open Business Meeting at 5:45 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Community Engagement Program • Budget Approved Fiscal Year 2016-2017 • Warner Assessment District • 2016 General Election • Economic Development Strategic Plan • Fireworks Options • General Plan Update, tentatively scheduled for February 2018 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 MARCH 1, 2016