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Home My WebLink About13A - COUNCIL CMT AGENDASRevised 7/6/16 CITY OF SANTA ANA .�i�I�P[dl��Z�]Pi IITII�i�� •9':�x�15��16r��tfl�[�3 AGENDA Ia] =kyL=1W-0] :jIfil4► 111i_ 1►I elk III :7_1�lZi:163AIK-, A9 [ill Z Ill IT,Iiil111aIl 1 THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2016 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California C Committee Members: Vicente Sarmiento, Chairperson David Benavides Recording Secretary: Lorrie Ortiz PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public are allowed three minutes to speak on agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes A. February 11, 2016 Special Meeting B. April 18, 2016 Special Meeting 2. Resident Request to Establish a new Transportation Commission 3. Streetcar Project Update — David Cavazos {Strategic Plan Nos. 6, 1 G; 3, 2C} 4. Fiber Optic Utility Infrastructure / Gigabit Santa Ana — Presentation - Action: Receive and File and Feedback - Fred Mousavipour {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1 C; 1 E; 1 G; 111 5. Phase 1 Water Shortage Declaration - Implementation of the City's Phase 1 Water Shortage Plan — Action: Receive and File - Nabil Saba {Strategic Plan No. 5, 6F} Santa Ana Safe Mobility Plan Presentation — Fred Mousavipour — Action: Receive and File {Strategic Plan No. 5, 613} 7. Status Update on the Housing Opportunity Ordinance -- Hassan Haghani {Strategic Plan No. 5, 3} STAFF COMMENTS If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647 -5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Santa Ana Miguel A. Pulido, I Vicente Sarmiento, Michele Martinez, i Angelica Amezcua, P. David Benavides, Roman Rayne, 1 Sal Tinajero, Mayor j Mayor Pro Tern, Ward 1 1 Ward 2 i Ward 3 j Ward 4 j Ward 5 j Ward 6 MPW'tlo(vlsente -ene o,o VS— entoftsanta -an—M MMadin- Asanta- ane.om i AAm.-u. Q—t— DB—AdesOmnta-ana o lr yraOsaiita ana or e i annaemrvlsan..ene.or City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza • P.O. Box 1988 • Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714 - 647 -6900 • Agenda Item Inquiries: 714 - 647 -6520 • Website: www.santa- ana.org 13A -1 COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT — The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. The complete Strategic Plan document is available at httD : / /www.sonto- ano.oralstrateoic- planning/ DEVELOPMENT & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE AGENDA 2 JULY 7, 2016 13A -2 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION Special Meeting Minutes February 11, 2016 The meeting was called to order at 5:04 p.m. in Room 1600 of the City Hall Ross Annex. ATTENDANCE The following Committee Members were present: Vicente Sarmiento David Benavides Staff present were: David Cavazos, City Manager; Fred Mousavipour, Executive Director /Public Works Agency; William Galvez, City Engineer; Nabil Saba, Water Resources Manager; Taig Higgins, Principal Civil Engineer; Christy Kindig, Projects Manager; Jorge Garcia, Senior Management Assistant; Julie Castro - Cardenas, Senior Management Assistant; Suzi Furjanic, Associate Park Planner; Lorrie Ortiz, PWA Executive Secretary. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None AGENDA ITEMS APPROVAL OF MINUTES — Special Meeting of December 9, 2015 Motion by Committee Member Benavides and seconded by Chairman Sarmiento to approve the Minutes, and approved unanimously by a vote of 2:0. 2, STREETCAR PROJECT UPDATE {Strategic Plan Nos. 6, 1G; 3, 2C} City Manager David Cavazos provided an update of the streetcar project, stating that the project is on schedule, and that President Obama has approved funding of $125 million that will be matched with local Measure M funding; a designer has been selected; staff is working closely with OCTA, particularly on the Memorandum of Understanding to assure the high quality, and the streetcar is expected to be operational in 2020. Other milestones include design and construction which will each take approximately 18 months, and vehicle procurement. A legislative timetable will be provided in the future. PROJECT W: SAFE TRANSIT STOPS {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1G} Associate Park Planner Suzi Furjanic provided a handout and overview of the bus shelter project. Directives provided at the last Council Committee meeting were to research other cities and countries; attempt to make the transit stops 13A -3 a dynamic; and to use new technology. Information was researched accordingly. Staff explored designs for shelters in other cities and countries; internal discussions were held with the Planning & Building Agency; with PWA's Administration division which handles the Clear Channel contract; Information Services to obtain technical guidance; and with PWA's Construction division for constructability matters. Discussions were held with OCTA and interviews with riders were conducted. Santa Ana sites were visited as well. The principal request from riders is that the shelters should provide shade. It was noted that transit stops must be durable. Photos of global installations were provided, some more ambitious and customized than others. Emerging goals include a cutting edge look, consideration of technology and green building, adaptable design for varying right of way conditions, and completion of the project within budget. Special features to consider include real time information boards, wi -fi capabilities, mobile phone charging, digital boards for City news, and green building. The transit stops to be improved at this time are along major transit thoroughfares. Two concepts and proposed prototypes were presented. One concept is a linear design; the other is a triangular design. The panels of the proposed shelters were discussed with Committee members, including the types of materials typically used. The next steps were explained, including finalization of the concept, development of the design, preparation of contract documents and the bid release. It is expected that the contract will be awarded in summer of 2016, with installation in Fall- Winter of 2016. Committee member Benavides expressed his appreciation of staff's efforts on the functional elements and design of the project. He indicated that he likes the concept of the design used in Ciudad Juarez, as well as elements of the curved awing which shows some creativity. It was clarified that the panels could be used for the city's branding campaign. Chairman Sarmiento said that this is an opportunity to have different themes, noting that cities like San Francisco and San Antonio design their bus shelters to fit elements of particular neighborhoods; for instance, the downtown shelters may be more colorful due to the artist's village. Other items to be taken into consideration include weather and graffiti. He is not pleased with the look of the plastic which looks nice initially but then are not attractive when they are weathered. Pitching the top or angling may be considered, but it is important that the stops wear well. It was emphasized that the design be very functional and usable for seniors and the disabled, so the linear design may be a better choice for shade. It was also mentioned that other cities also sell advertising space. WATER SYSTEM COMPUTERIZED HYDRAULIC MODEL PRESENTATION {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1 & 2} Water Resources Manager Nabil Saba provided Computerized Hydraulic Model project that approximately two years ago. The water system an update for the Water System was approved by Council computerized model will help to Development & Transportation Council Committee Minutes 2 February 11, 2016 13A -4 develop a water system master plan, as well as possible improvements to the current system. The system received high marks by the Orange County Fire Authority. Paul Hauffen, representing ID Modeling, summarized components of the project. He explained that a calibrated computer model is used to identity and predict water system vulnerabilities, fire flow capacity; water quality; energy savings; assist with master planning; and future operational support. The computer model mimics how the water system performs, looks and reacts under varying conditions; and is ultimately used to evaluate the overall water system to create a Master Plan. An overview of the software used for modeling was provided. An evaluation determined that the City's system is robust with strong pipes, high pressure, with accurate fire flows. Water quality issues were also evaluated and validated that the city water system is strong. Energy issues were evaluated and operational possibilities were considered under various conditions, and there is a potential to reduce energy costs by 10% by making minor changes to the pumping system. A criticality analysis identified an area on Broadway from Santa Clara to First Street that is critical in case of a system failure due to the high number of water valves; and a reasonable response plan should be prepared in case of an unforeseen event. This model may now be used for CIP prioritization, support with operations and water quality. Future development was mentioned, and it was clarified that the computerized model is a perfect tool to predict and address possible adverse impacts of future development. 5. OCTA BUS PLAN UPDATE {Strategic Plan Nos. 3, 2C; 5, 4B & 6, F} City Manager Cavazos provided a background of the proposed OCTA 2016 bus service plan, noting the concerns of local bus riders, and the Council's opposition to the elimination of some bus routes. The January 19, 2016 Council meeting elucidated many public comments in opposition to the eliminated routes. Senior Management Assistant Jorge Garcia provided detail of the plan update, noting that a public hearing was held by OCTA on January 25, 2016; and the OCTA Board directed their staff to revise the proposed plan. OCTA then proposed a new Route 150 which combined Routes 51 and 145; including the elimination of Saturday service on Route 150. Service was actually increased in some areas of the city along certain routes. A Route 560 Bravo Line was added, and provides faster service along Seventeenth Street/Westminster, and requires an additional bus bay at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center ( SARTC). Further changes affecting service to, from and through Santa Ana College were discussed by the college and OCTA, and a compromise was reached. Service to SARTC will continue for Routes 55, 53, 206 and 462; and further service will be attained when the streetcar is completed. The distinction between the terms "route" and "circulator" was emphasized, as changes to a bus route mandate specific public Development & Transportation Council Committee Minutest 3A -5 February 11, 2016 notifications, while circulators do not have the same noticing requirements. Implementation of the changes to the bus plan is expected to occur in June 2016 and ample communication to the public will occur. Committee member Benavides suggested monitoring the situation; and to consider advocating for additional service in the future if warranted. Chairman Sarmiento inquired whether studies of the ridership were conducted for peak or off -peak hours. It was clarified by Mr. Garcia that service during the highest peak times was studied, and for Route 150 the average frequency of service will change from 45 minutes to 30 minutes. However, during the off peak times from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., frequency of service will change from 45 minutes to 60 minutes. Only Saturday service was eliminated to Route 150 pursuant to the ridership counts which were reviewed by City staff. In summation, bus service will be faster when riders need service the most. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None DX 911091910 4W — Lorri Ortiz Recording Secretary Public Works Agency Development & Transportation Council Committee Minutes 4 February 11, 2016 13A -6 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION Special Meeting Minutes April 18, 2016 • r -r The meeting was called to order at 5:07 p.m. in Room 1600 of the City Hall Ross Annex, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. ATTENDANCE The following Committee Members were present: Vincent Sarmiento & David Benavides Staff present were: David Cavazos, City Manager; Hassan Haghani, Executive Director/ Planning & Building Agency; Fred Mousavipour, Executive Director /Public Works Agency; Gerardo Mouet, Executive Director /Parks, Rec. & Comm. Svcs. Agency; Robert Cortez, Special Asst to the City Manager; Ron Ono, Administrative Services Manager; Jason Gabriel, Principal Civil Engineer; Jorge Garcia, Senior Management Analyst; Julie Castro - Cardenas, Senior Management Analyst; and Rosa Barela, PBA Executive Secretary. PUBLIC COMMENTS — None AGENDA ITEMS 1. STREETCAR PROJECT UPDATE (Strategic Plan No. 6, 1G; 3,2C) City Manager David Cavazos provided an update on the funding for the Streetcar Project; the design is 30% complete, and final design is expected by Summer 2017 with overall operations to begin the first quarter of 2020. Committee member Benavides requested that some element of Santa Ana's history be incorporated in the design when it comes to the color scheme in the car itself. 2. SMaRT -SANTA ANA (SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND ROADWAY TRANSFORMATION) PRESENTATION {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E) Public Works Agency Executive Director Fred Mousavipour provided a presentation on the Sustainable Mobility and Roadway Transformation — Santa Ana (SMaRT- Santa Ana), a maintenance program for the city's circulatory system including sidewalks and ADA infrastructure, pedestrian & bicycle safety improvements. Mr. Mousavipour also described potential funding sources including a proposed solid waste rate adjustment. The next steps include individual briefings with Councilmembers, meetings with neighborhood associations, and after Council approval start bond process and program. Development & Transp. Council Committee Minutes 1 April 18, 2016 13A -7 Committee member Benavidez questioned the funding of the waste rate adjustment and bond adding he is glad staff is being proactive with proposed plan and looks forward to his individual meeting. Chairman Sarmiento asked staff to review issues that were done well from a previous process and to look at missed opportunities and make improvements. 3. UPDATE ON ADULT EDUCATION CENTER AT CENTENNIAL PARK {Strategic Plan No. 5, 4A} Parks, Recreation & Community Services Executive Director, Gerardo Mouet provided a presentation on the Adult Education Center located in Centennial Park noting the lease with the owner, federal government, expires in November 2019. Mr. Mouet discussed the limitations on the current lease and the need to explore other options. As an alternative, the City is looking at one or two land exchanges that could allow continued use of the property. Mr. Mouet noted if land exchanges are approved, it will come back to City Council to negotiate a long -term lease with the Santa Ana College. Mr. Mouet noted the Council was updated on this option at the April 5, 2016 meeting. Committee member Benavides inquired on the request and process to the National Park Service. Chairman Sarmiento asked about the project timeline. Mr. Ron Ono responded that staff anticipates sending a proposal to the City Council in August. 4. THIRD & BROADWAY PROJECT UPDATE {Strategic Plan No. 3,5A} Planning & Building Agency Executive Director Hassan Haghani provided an update on the Third & Broadway project noting staff is reviewing documents submitted by Caribou Industries to evaluate their ability to deliver the project. Mike Harrah, Caribou Industries, introduced architect Michael Bohn from Studio One Eleven and lender Kenny Gap with PennyMac who is providing financing for the project. Mr. Harrah noted they are addressing questions on the documents that were submitted. Michael Bohn provided a presentation on the proposed development and displayed various images and views, diagrams, heights of the buildings, the residential tower at Third & Broadway with office, retail, lofts, active courtyard, restaurant, community room and passive courtyard; the hotel located at Third & Sycamore with roof deck, courtyard and hotel cafe. Discussed the two levels of parking with 225 stalls dedicated for public use, 160 stalls for residential use and parking for hotel component will be on stackers with valet service. Development & Transp. Council Committee Minutes 2 April 18, 2018 13A -8 Kenny Gap noted that his firm evaluated the project and are excited about the urban, transit oriented and mixed used project and looking to move forward on the project. Chairman Sarmiento thanked the applicant for the presentation and expressed appreciation for including the hotel component, and discussed the history of the project. Committee member Benavides also expressed thanks for the presentation and noted project needs to be something that is a landmark with significance, and inquired about the below grade parking. Mr. Harrah answered discussing the adjacent buildings and the water table, and discussed the feasibility of the hotel. David Cavazos noted there needs to be a lot of discussion on the underground parking and its challenges. Chairman Sarmiento discussed the environment for the hotel and sustainability, and inquired about the financing of the project. Mr. Cavazos noted staff needs to obtain the remaining financial information and gave the applicant a deadline of 30 days to submit and Mr. Harrah indicated he will provide. Noted the need to make sure if the garage comes down, that there is viable project to spend according to a schedule. There is a lot of discussion at this time and are waiting for the information to proceed. Committee member Benavides noted it's a prime location. Interested in getting questions answered, and have been waiting for some time to move forward to take before the full council for consideration. 5. FIBER OPTIC UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE /GIGABIT SANTA ANA PRESENTATION {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1C; 1E; 1G; 11) Chairman Sarmiento tabled item. 6. CREATION OF A TRANSPORTATION SPECIFIC COMMISSION Chairman Sarmiento continued the item to top of next meeting, and suggested Gilad Salmon meet with them individually. Committee member Benavides asked if there is any community interest in proceeding with a new commission, to send an email to committee and schedule a follow up meeting. STAFF COMMENTS - None Development & Transp. Council Committee Minutes 13A-9 April 18, 2016 COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - None FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None Rosa Barela Recording Secretary Planning & Building Agency Po:Counoil CommlDevei & Tmnsp CC104 -18 -18 Devel & Transp CC Minutes- Speclal Transp. Council Committee Minutes 4 April 18, 2016 13A -10 CITY OF SANTA ANAL FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING CANCELLATION NOTICE The regularly scheduled City Council Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, July 11, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. No future meeting is scheduled at this time. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647 -5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title ll, 28 CFR 35.102] Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulido, Vicente Sarmiento, Michele Martinez, Angelica Amezcua, P. David Barevides, Roman Rayne, Sal Thajero, Mayor Mayor Pro Tom, Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 mpdd.ldsanla -anenm VS —ioMa san ana.om MMatlinez(olsen�a —'n AAmez —ftr ante- ene.oro nBenavider@santa- enema RRevnaesanta -ene om STinaieroftsanr—na.ow City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza . P.O. Box 1988 . Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714- 647 -6900 . Agenda Item Inquiries: 714- 647 -6520 . Website: wwwsanta- ana.ora 13A -11 13A -12 SPECIAL MEETING CITY OF SANTA ANA COUNCIL COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING SPECIAL MEETING OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE Tuesday, July 12, 2016 2:30 P.M. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Committee Members: Angelica Amezcua and Vicente Sarmiento Recording Secretary: Yasmin Vazquez PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public are allowed three minutes to speak on agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes of the March 22, 2016 Meeting RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes. 2. Quarterly Federal Legislative Update from Holland & Knight - Report outlining legislative advocacy work April 2016 to June 2016 — Dan Maldonado {Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7} 3. Quarterly State Legislative Update from Townsend Public Affairs — Report outlining legislative advocacy work April 2016 to June 2016 — Christopher Townsend {Strategic Plan No. 1 through 71 4. League of California Cities Briefing — Tony Cardenas {Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7} M If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647 -5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Miguel A. Pulido, Vicente Sarmiento, Michele Martinez, Mayor Mayor Pro Tern, Ward 2 MPU[doramnleana.om Ward MMeNnezr�senle -ene om vsa mlanta(o]sanNana om City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza Mayor & Council Telephone: 714. 647.6900 • A Angelica Amezcua, Ward 3 �Amezcuaralsan s an • P.O. Box 1988 lenda Item Inquiries: 13A -13 P. David Benavides, Roman Reyna, Sal Tinajero, Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 oeeoavaesrmsana an aanvnar�aanu -ana om srnalemrvaaana anao I Santa Ana, California 92702 714- 647 -5200 • Website: www.santa- ana.ora 5. Review Proposed 2016 Legislative Platform — David Cavazos {Strategic Plan No. 1 through 71 6. Review Proposed Flag Policy — Mark Lawrence {Strategic Plan No. 5, 6F} COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT— The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Wednesday, September 28, 2016, at 12:00 pm. The complete Strategic Plan document is available at http:l /www.santa- ana.org /strategic - planning/ Legislative Council Committee Agenda 2 July 12, 2016 13A -14 CITY OF SANTA ANA LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINUTES March 22, 2016 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 2:40 pm by Chair Vicente Sarmiento at City Hall Ross Annex, Room 1600. ATTENDANCE Members Present: Councilmember Angelica Amezcua Mayor Pro Tem Vicente Sarmiento, Chair Members Absent: None Staff Present: David Cavazos, Robert Cortez, Alma Flores, Mark Lawrence, Jose Sandoval, Francisco Gutierrez, Hassan Haghani, Fred Mousavipour, Kelly Reenders, Gerardo Mouet, William Galvez, Jose Gonzalez, Jorge Garcia, Julie Castro, Manny Escamilla, Daniel Soto and Yasmin Vazquez. Also present were Tony Cardenas from League of California Cities, Chris Townsend (via phone), Cori Williams and Casey Elliot from Townsend Public Affairs and Leslie Pollner and Dan Maldonado from Holland & Knight. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. AGENDA ITEMS Approval of Minutes of the October 19, 2015 MOTION: Approve minutes. MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Sarmiento NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) Legislative Council Committee Minutes 1a%FF -1 6, Page 1 2. 3. Quarterly Federal Legislative Update from Holland & Knight - October 2015 to March 2016 Leslie Pollner commented the Empowerment Zone Employment Tax Credit was recently extended for another year. Dan Maldonado mentioned President Obama's budget includes $125 million for the Streetcar through the New Starts /Small Starts program. The project has the support of Senator Feinstein who is one of the senior appropriators on the Senate Appropriations Committee, Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento added that during visits to Washington DC, the City of Santa Ana group along with Holland & Knight, met with staff from Senator Feinstein and Boxer's offices as well as Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez and thus they are well informed of the Streetcar project. Leslie Pollner stated the City submitted an application for Promise Zone funding which will be highly competitive. Holland & Knight secured letters of support from Senators Feinstein and Boxer as well as Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez. Leslie Pollner also mentioned Holland & Knight assisted the City in arranging congressional and agency meetings during the City advocacy trip to Washington D.0 in October, 2015. Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento was appreciative of Holland & Knight's efforts to bring national exposure to the City. Leslie Pollner touched on several items. Holland & Knight worked in concert with the City of Santa Ana and several other cities impacted by the HOME investment Partnership Program cuts to successfully increase funding levels in the final FY 16 Omnibus package. The City of Santa Ana received Urban Areas Security Initiative funding totaling $5.43 million from Department of Homeland Security / Federal Emergency Management Agency. Lastly, although Holland & Knight was able to thwart efforts to pass the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act at the end of 2015 (which includes language from the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Forever Act) by February 2016 the bill passed. Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento asked which grants the City has pending. Jorge Garcia mentioned the City has been successful in receiving Active Transportation funding and continues to pursue Federal funding through the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant. Also at the Federal level, it is important the City continue to search for funding for homelessness and veterans. Quarterly State Legislative Update from Townsend Public Affairs - October 2015 to March 2016 Casey Elliot announced James Peterson has joined Townsend Public Affairs and along with himself and Cori Williams, James will be working to further the City's legislative agenda. Casey Elliot provided the Committee with an update on the release of the Governor's budget in January noting strong revenues are expected and therefore entities are looking to increase their funding as a result. Legislative Council Committee Minutes 11 c�(i 221 616, Page 2 Regarding the statewide regulatory framework for medicinal cannabis, Casey Elliot reported a package of three bills, AB 243, AB 266 and SB 643, was signed into law and is now in the process of being implemented by the State. He also mentioned the State's first Bureau of Medical Marijuana Regulation Chief was hired in February. Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento asked if any of the new regulations impact the City. Casey Elliot responded the State is interested in keeping local control intact but some items, such as taxes, may put pressure on cities. He also mentioned the high likelihood of an initiative qualifying for the November ballot regarding recreational marijuana use. Casey Elliot commented that in the wake of high profile violence involving assault weapons, numerous gun control bills have been introduced in Legislature with some receiving enough support to move forward. Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento remarked on the relationship between the release of low or mid -level offenders due to Proposition 47 and the increase in crime in Santa Ana and wondered if realignment funds are available from the State. Casey Elliott stated the Governor has not proposed additional realignment funds in the current budget but rather may pursue a ballot initiative to provide more rehabilitation to offenders while they are incarcerated. Cori Williams reviewed Townsend Public Affairs grant coordination efforts mentioning the City was awarded a total of $13,674,000 in Active Transportation Funding; $11,519,000 from the statewide Active Transportation Program and $2,155,000 from the SLAG Active Transportation component. The next grant cycle in 2017 will have application deadlines in 2016 and Townsend Public Affairs will work closely with the City during the submittal process. Cori Williams mentioned new funding available through the California Youth Soccer and Recreation Development Program by the Department of Parks and Recreation for heavily populated, low- income urban areas with high unemployment and youth crime rates. Qualifying projects must include a water conservation component. Executive Director of Parks and Recreation, Gerardo Mouet, commented the department is very interested in the grant and has determined Santa Anita Park would be the most competitive for this opportunity. Casey Elliot stated Assemblymember Anthony Rendon was officially sworn -in as the new Speaker of the California Assembly in February and due to the new term limit rules he could be Speaker for the next eight years. Speaker Rendon has indicated he will not author any bills this year and instead will focus on the State budget and helping advance State priorities. Casey Elliot mentioned several categories of legislation which have been introduced this year including affordable housing, medicinal cannabis, and gun control. This is the second year of a two -year session ending in August 2016 and there will be no hold -over legislation. Items will need to be voted on or be reintroduced in January 2017. Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento asked Townsend Public Affairs to keep the City informed on affordable housing, gun control and redevelopment legislation. In relation to water conservation, Cori Williams reported the State Water Resources Board voted in February 2016 to extend Governor Brown's conservation mandate until October 31, 2016. The only modifications to the mandate affect the total conservation adjustment credit and the supplier conservation standard. Legislative Council Committee Minutes I3FAL176, Page 3 Councilwoman Amezcua asked Townsend Public Affairs to keep the City informed as to the $1.6 million earmarked in the Governor's budget for early education. Casey Elliot remarked the Governor is working on a proposal to consolidate several funding streams to develop a more comprehensive approach to early education. 4. League of California Cities Briefing - October 2016 to March 2016 Tony Cardenas stated the League of California Cities opposes AB 2614 which would allow the licensure of out -of -state felons to engage in specified activities relating to medical cannabis. The League has not taken a position on the Parker Initiative, a statewide ballot measure to legalize the use of recreational marijuana. SB 897 seeks to add an additional year of temporary disability to the two years already available to public safety employees. Any expansion of worker's compensation benefits will have a direct impact to local budgets. The League also opposes SB 876 which gives an individual the right to rest or sleep in any public space. Lastly, transportation continues to be a high priority in the State legislature. 5. Review the 2015 Legislative Platform Scorecard City Manager David Cavazos thanked City agencies for their legislative efforts and briefly reviewed the Legislative Platform Scorecard. He mentioned the importance of preserving local control, ensuring fiscal stability, capitalizing on funding opportunities, and continuing to work in partnership with the region and other agencies. He noted the Platform is not all encompassing and changes can be made year to year. He commented on the progress made on the body camera program, the number of legal and illegal medical marijuana dispensaries, the numerous grants received by the City for safe mobility, and the items added last year relating to homelessness and veterans. He mentioned immigration reform has been a constant theme for the City, the focus on gang prevention, anti -gang and education programs, the recent improvements at the Santa Ana Zoo, the City's attention to affordable housing and Promise Zone funding, the decrease in unemployment and the City's work with the Department of Housing and Urban Development. He commented on the AA credit rating by Standard & Poor's, renewable energy funding opportunities, receivership actions taken by the City, water conservation efforts resulting in the meeting of conservation goals, and the approved bike lane project. Regarding the Santa Ana /Garden Grove Fixed Guideway, City Manager David Cavazos reported on the $125 million in the President's budget for the project and the agreement with OCTA. He stated grade separation projects are important for transportation and redevelopment efforts, the Bristol Street project is progressing well and commented on the importance of infrastructure improvement such as the bridge projects throughout the City. Lastly, he remarked on Team Santa Ana's focus on an Open Data Platform, transparency and engagement and technology. Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento commented on the $17.5 million in homelessness funding received by the County of Orange and his desire for staff to lobby for a proportionate allocation of the funds to be directed to the City's efforts. City Manager David Cavazos explained the City's practice of seeking a dollar- for - dollar partnership with the County to leverage funds. Legislative Council Committee Minutes March 22 2016 Page 4 13A -18 Discuss Streetcar Project Funding Timeline Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento asked Holland & Knight to report on the Streetcar funding timeline which all agreed was discussed earlier in the meeting. 7. Discuss Holland & Knight Expanded Scope of Service City Manager David Cavazos recognized the work of all the City's partners, especially the efforts of Holland & Knight. Due to the success achieved in Washington D.C. and the need to increase lobbying efforts, the City has requested Holland & Knight submit an expanded scope of work. Councilwoman Angelica Amezcua asked the cost to increase services and City Manager David Cavazos responded the cost would be an additional $1,400 per month. Mayor Pro Tern expressed his support and would like to determine how the City can leverage its position at the State level as well. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Councilwoman Angelica Amezcua thanked Townsend Public Affairs, Holland & Knight and the League of California Cities for attending the meeting and expressed her excitement about being a part of the committee. Chair Sarmiento also thanked meeting attendees and specifically Councilwoman Angelica Amezcua for her willingness to join the committee. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS None. ADJOURNMENT.- 4:03 pm — The next meeting of the Legislative Council Committee is scheduled for Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at 2:30 pm at City Hall Ross Annex, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana California, Room 1600. I �t Y-Aw Yasmgn azquez/ Execufw Assista City Manager's Office Legislative Council Committee Minutes OURc 4>ft 6, Page 5 13A -20 • A e t w w CANCELLATION NOTICE The regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Youth Committee scheduled for July 25, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on October 24, 2016 at 5:30 p.m. City Hall Ross Annex Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 13A -22 CITY OF SANTA ANA PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE CANCELLATION NOTICE The City Council Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 26, 2016 has been cancelled. Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting: Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 5:30PM City Hall Ross Annex Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 92702 13A -23 13A -24