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Home My WebLink About13A - MIN COUNCIL COMMITTEECITY OF SANTA ANA COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, BUDGET AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2018 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Committee Members: Michele Martinez, Chairperson Vicente Sarmiento Recording Secretary: Teresa Ramirez 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 from November 13, 2017 Regular Meeting {Strategic Plan No. 5, 1} 2. Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts {Strategic Plan No. 3, 51 (Joe Dieguez, Kosmont Companies) 3. Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures {Strategic Plan 4,51 (Judson Brown, CDA) 4. Update on Rent Stabilization Measures Discussion {Strategic Plan 5} (Judson Brown, CDA) 5. Unfunded Liability / PARS Update (Pension Update) {Strategic Plan No. 4, 11 (Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA) 6. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report -Audit Update {Strategic Plan No. 4, 1 c} (Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA) 7. Review the Debt Management Policy {Strategic Plan No. 4, 11 (Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA) 8. Update on the Purchase of Real Property located at 651-657 East Washington Avenue for future Water Well and other Water System Improvements {Strategic Plan 6. 1, c} (Fred Mousavipour & Nabil Saba, PWA) Santa Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulido,I ichele Martinez, I Vicente Sarmiento, I Jose Solorio, P. David Benavides, I Juan Villages, I Sal Tinajero, Moor mayorPro Tem, Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward Ward MPNidoA-waana.aro MWffi.xrdaanleaneoro VSarmienlvMe nleananm JSalMownlaana.wo eaena deAAs nlaana.om N�eoas(Auna aTinaem(aisanlaena.om City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza . P.O. Box 1968 . Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714.647.6900 . Agenda Item Inquiries: 714-647.6520 . Website: w .santaana.ore 13A-1 9. Brief Update: a. Ordinance for Small BusinesseslWorker Cooperatives — Rob Zur Schmiede b. THRIVE update and partnership — Rob Zur Schmiede c. Downtown Skate Park Partnership — Marc Morley d. Fiber Optics Network Plan — Jack Ciulla STAFF COMMENTS COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT — The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 121' at 5p.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 ll, 28 CFR 35.102] The complete Strategic Plan document is available at http://www.santa-ana.ora/strategic-planning/ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, BUDGET 2 January 8, 2018 AND TECHNOLOGY AGENDA 13A-2 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, BUDGET AND TECHNOLOGY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2017 CALL TO ORDER CITY HALL 20 Civic Center Plaza, Room 1600 Santa Ana, CA 5:14 P.M. ATTENDANCE COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEMBERS Present: Michele Martinez, Chair P. David Benavides, Vice Chair Vincente Sarmiento STAFF Present: COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEMBER(S) Absent: None Raul Godinez II, CMO Robert Cortez, CMO Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA Judson Brown, CDA Marc Morley, CDA Sergio Vidal, FMSA Jorge Garcia, CMO Robert Zur Schmiede, CDA Candida Neal, PBA William Galvez, PWA Waldo Barela, FMSA Arturo Rodriguez, FMSA Will Holt, FMSA Te M. Gilford, CDA PUBLIC COMMENTS • Gil Salmon stated that his comments made last meeting were misinterpreted. Audio for all public meetings are available at hftp://www.ci.santa-ana.ca.us/coc/granicus.asp. • Avil Ruiz stated that agriculture coops are going to be great for Santa Ana residents. Ana Urzia from Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities spoke in support of item 6, Workers Cooperatives, stating that there are multiple benefits to worker coops. Cesar Covarrubias with the Kennedy Commission spoke in support of the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures, stating that this is a great opportunity for the City. • Kevin Coleman from Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce spoke in support of Workers Cooperatives and the Business License Review process. ***END OF PUBLIC COMMENTS*** Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget & November 13, 2017 AGENDA DISCUSSION ITEMS Approval of Minutes from the Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Committee Meeting of September 18, 2017, with modifications. Motion: Benavides Vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN ABSENT: (Items taken out of order.) SECOND: Martinez Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento (3) None (0) None (0) None (0) 8. Presentation on Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures (Strategic Plan No. 4,5) (Judson Brown, CDA) Mayor Pro Tem Martinez stated that although this item is being brought to the committee, it is unable to make policy decisions, and that it'd be in the City's interest, if the item was also brought to the full Council via a Study Session. Judson Brown, Housing Division Manager gave a presentation of the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures. Mr. Brown stated that a similar policy was brought to the Committee in December, 2015. Councilman Sarmiento questioned the use of only a RFP process, because the City may miss out on a good proposal that may come in between RFP cycles. Mr. Brown responded that the RFP process promotes transparency, and that other cities do, indeed utilize the RFP process. Sarmiento agreed that this item should be brought to the full Council. Councilman Benavides stated that we may want to look into the better process option to ensure that the RFP process is the route to take. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez reiterated that the City could do a better job at creating housing specific to the needs of Santa Ana. Community Development Agency Interim Executive Director Rob Zur Schmiede responded that we will work with the City Manager's Office to look into the process, and bring this item back to Council. 4. Fiscal Year 2017-18 First Quarter Budget Update (Strategic Plan No. 4, 1) (Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA) Francisco Gutierrez, Finance and Management Services Executive Director, provided an update of the City's budget. Mr. Gutierrez also noted that the restaurant, transportation, retail, and cannabis adult program could be a source of revenue for the City. Labor negotiations will also impact the budget, currently the City also has multiple job vacancies that need to be filled by June. Mayor Pro Tem Martinez suggested that the City look into revenues, expenditures and retail sales tax to report back next meeting. 7. Presentation on Business License Review: Outreach and Feedback {Strategic Plan No. 4, 1) (Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA) Francisco Gutierrez, Finance and Management Services Executive Director, provided an update of the City's budget. Mr. Gutierrez stated that the City conducted outreach, and was provided feedback. It was discovered that constituents are having trouble being able to Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget & Techalology Minutes1 I 4 November 13, 2017 establish business in Santa Ana. It was also noted that in order to establish a business in Santa Ana, you must work with multiple departments. However, communication between departments could be better. City Manager Raul Godinez stated that the City's goal is to create a better experience, and will provide an update at next meeting. Councilmember Benavides stated that he would like to change the culture, and improve the City's customer service, even online. Councilmember Sarmiento agreed. 6. Workers Cooperatives Update (Strategic Plan No. 3, 1) (Marc Morley, CDA) Marc Morley, Economic Development Specialist gave a presentation of Workers Cooperatives. Mr. Morley stated that the City is making modifications to the economic development strategy to better support our community. 5. Verbal Update on plans for Santa Ana / Garden Grove Joint Meeting Re: Willowick Golf Course (Strategic Plan No. 3, 2) (Marc Morley, CDA) Marc Morley, Economic Development Specialist gave an update on Willowick Golf Course. Staff is working on scheduling a joint Garden Grove and Santa Ana City Council Meeting, to be held Monday, December 4, 2017 2. S13-1 Funding Verbal Update {Strategic Plan No. 6, 1) (Fred Mousavipour, PWA) William Galvez, City Engineer, Public Works provided an update on the SB 1 (Senate Bill 1), the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017. Discussion ensued regarding areas of possible roadway maintenance and rehab. 3. Entitlement Review Process Verbal Status Update (Strategic Plan No. 3, 3) (Candida Neal, PBA) Candida Neal, Planning and Building Acting Executive Director provided an update on the entitlement review process. Discussion ensued regarding general ordinance on farmers' markets. Community Development Agency, along with Planning and Building Agency will provide an update to City Manager's Office for review. ITEMS MOVED TO NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING: None PUBLIC COMMENTS: None Intrastructure, twaget is November 13, 2017 COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS • Committee Vice -Chair Benavides would like report on findings and recommendations in Economic Development strategy. • Committee Chair Martinez would like PARS update. ADJOURNED: 7:13 p.m. The next Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget, and Technology meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 8, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. L Te. . Gilford Recording Secretary Economic mtrastructure, Budget & November 13, 2017 SANTACITY OF A f' COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING /��Y li ft ryt� U PUBLIC SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT January 9, 2015 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Committee Members: Councilmembers Benavides, Villegas and Tinajero Staff: Police Chief, OCFA Division Chief, Assistant City Attorney Recording Secretary: Elizabeth Plotnik PUBLIC C, OMMENTS - Members of the public are allowed three minutes to speak on agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee. Elect Chair and Vice Chair 2. Review By -Laws (direct staff to make changes as needed) 3. Review and Approve Proposed Meeting Schedule for this Committee 4. Approval of Minutes of the November 14, 2017 Meeting 5. Update on Police Officer Recruitment and Hiring — Manager Carroll and Corporal Oscar Lizards (Strategic Pian Goal N0. 1, 1i) (Continuous Information Item) 6. ShotSpotter Update — Chief Valentin (Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 2a) If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at f (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 City Council Miguel A. PulidoIj Michele Martinez Vicente Sarmiento Jose Solorlo P. David Benevides Juan Villages $al Tinaiero Mayor f Mayor Pro Tem Ward 1 Ward 3 I Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 h1P.utitl �m lum III Ward .IVIJun' mp—RaN,enngn Si reie,IXSesnWare am I M�mno�gg�a:artavm � � City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza Nr�.1Pp //((ox1�8 0 • Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714.047-6900 • AgerHa7th111f ( ries: 714.647.0520 • Website: www.santa-ana.ora Orange County Needle Exchange Program/ Homeless Update — Chief Valentin {Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 3d & No. 1, 1c} 8. Illegal Cannabis Enforcement— Candida Neal, Planning and Building {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1c} K010 Itl • ADJOURNMENT_— The next Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 13, 2018, at 5:30 PM at the City Hall Ross Annex, Room 1600, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA. The complete Strategic Plan document is available at http://www.santa-ana.om/strategic-planning(. 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 Miguel A. Pulido ( Michele Martinez Vicente Sarmiento Jose Selene P. David Benavides i Juan villages Sal Tinajem Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Ward 1 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 eWlitatE9m Ward ysaoma�manaznm.nni.vlu I dSeVL�TMsemnaro,.o.o PflsnaxkJaMPeaWassaa9t9 maa�nstmsanin:ennea HSll1B1a.Pum main ora I MMnwiwz�annta:enasm y City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza g / OwBox�1yg88 e Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714647.6900 • A Ines: 714.647.6520 a Website: www.santa-ana.ora CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: ATTENDANCE: MEMBERS ABSENT: November 14, 2017 Ross Annex, Room 1600 City Hall, 20 Civic Center Drive Santa Ana, California 5:38 PM Council Committee members: Jose Solorio Juan Villegas Sal Tinajero STAFF PRESENT: Raul Godinez II, CMO David Valentin, PD Tamara Bogosian, CAO Ken Gominsky, PD Robert Cortez, CMO Yessenia Aspeitia, PD Samantha Soto, OCFA Robert Carroll, PD Elizabeth Plotnik, Recording Secretary PUBLIC SPEAKERS: Connie Hamilton, concerned constituent, South Coast NA PUBLIC COMMENTS Connie Hamilton of the South Coast neighborhood, asked for an update about the California Lodge, and inquired about the status of illegal fireworks. AGENDAITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes from the September 12, 2017.Meeting. 2. Approval of Minutes from the October 2, 2017 Meeting. 3. Approval of Minutes from the October 10, 2017 Meeting. 1 13A-9 Co -Chair Villegas makes a motion to approve all Meeting Minutes. MOTION: Villegas SECOND: Solorio Motion carries. 4. Update on Police Officer Recruitment and Hiring — Manager Carroll {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, li) (Continuous Information item) Manager Carroll presented the Council Committee with an update on Police Officer hiring, by reviewing the number of vacancies compared to filled positions year-to-date, as well as the number of additional officers that are projected to be hired. Manager Carroll also provided an overview of recruitment events taking place, and informed the Committee of the Lead -Corporal being assigned to the Background, who will be overseeing recruitment. ACTION: Chairman Solorio: Asked that the Police Department consider creating positions that don't require POST certification that can assist in Investigative work and Traffic enforcement. Additionally, Chairman Solorio asked that the Recruitment Lead -Corporal attend the next Committee Meeting, for formal introduction. 5. Presentation on Shotspotter Technology— Commander Ken Gominsky {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 2a} Commander Gominsky presented the Council Committee with an overview of Shotspotter Technology, a gunshot detection and acoustic surveillance technology that uses sensors to locate and alert law enforcement of gunfire. Commander Gominsky explained how the technology works, and reviewed the potential benefits and challenges the City could face, if the Shotspotter technology was implemented. Additionally, Commander Gominsky identified possible areas in the City the technology could cover and what it would cost. 2 13A-10 Dialog between Coinmittee and Staff with Shotspotter Representatives Gary Bunyard and Lydia Barrett Mr. Bunyard and Ms. Barrett shared with the Committee and Staff, additional statistics and benefits of Shotspotter, while providing examples of other California police agencies that are currently utilizing the technology. Additionally, Mr. Bunyard and Ms. Barrett presented further explanation of how the technology works and its potential effect on the City of Santa Ana. 6. Review and Possible Action Regarding Draft Ordinance on Abandonment of Homeless Individuals in Santa Ana — City Attorney's Office {Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 3d} Deputy City Manager Robert Cortez provided the Committee with a verbal update about the concept of drafting an ordinance that addresses abandomnent of homeless individuals in the City of Santa Ana. Mr. Cortez explained that, as a result of the amount of services provided to the homeless here in the City, there has been an increase in the number of homeless individuals who have migrated or been transported into Santa Ana. Implementing an ordinance is a potential solution to lessen these impacts. Mr. Cortez added that discussions are still taking place to determine how, when and under what circumstances an ordinance would be implemented. ACTION: Chairman Solorio and Co -Chair Villegas asked that they each be provided a copy of the draft ordinance. Co -Chair Villegas asked that he be kept informed of, and included in, discussion research groups that take place. 7. Review and Possible Action Regarding City of Sacramento's Ordinance on Aggressive Panhandling Chief Valentin presented the Committee with a verbal suunmary of the only Santa Ana municipal code that closely pertains to panhandling. Additionally, Chief Valentin shared examples of other municipal code city ordinances that address panhandling or offenses similar to panhandling. 3 13A-11 Chairman Solorio discussed the City of Sacramento's draft ordinance of the same topic, as Sacramento has characteristics and concerns that are similar to those of Santa Ana, and shared that Sacramento is considering prohibiting panhandling in sensitive areas. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Chairman Solorio suggested additional outreach to Criminal Justice students for recruitment, and shared his appreciation of the recruitment efforts that have taken place so far. Additionally, Chairman Solorio shared his support of Shotpotter technology and the benefits it would provide the City, and requested that a presentation be given to the League of California Cities. Chairman Solorio shared his support of both ordinances discussed. Co -Chair Villegas shared his support of the recruitment efforts taking place, stating that word-of- mouth is the best approach in appealing to applicants. Additionally, Co -Chair Villegas shared his support of both ordinances discussed. He also commented on the increase of homeless calls for medical service as a result of the increase of homeless individuals being brought to the City. The Committee members were engaged in the discussions, expressed interest in the presentations, and asked for some items to be brought back for further dialogue. They thanked Staff for their power points presentations. Calls for Service pertaining to Homelessness Update on Code Enforcement numbers Abandonment Ordinance Panhandling Ordinance Fireworks Enforcement ADJOURNMENT —7:10 P.M. DAVID VALENTIN Acting Chief of Police ep 4 13A-12