HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-04-04 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 4, 2017
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:15 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
MICHELE MARTINEZ, Mayor Pro Tem
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
VICENTE SARMIENTO (5:17 P.M.)
JOSE SOLORIO
SAL TINAJERO (5:20 P.M.)
JUAN VILLEGAS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None (0)
STAFF Present:
GERARDO MOUET, Acting City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:15 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:
Alan Berg v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case
ADJ10325231
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision
d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: One Case
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director, Ed Raya
Employee Organizations: Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT, EMPLOYMENT, EVALUATION OF
PERFORMANCE, DISCIPLINE, OR DISMISSAL/RELEASE OF A PUBLIC
EMPLOYEE OR TO HEAR COMPLAINTS OR CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST
THE EMPLOYEE BY ANOTHER PERSON OR EMPLOYEE UNLESS THE
EMPLOYEE REQUESTS A PUBLIC SESSION pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1)
of the Government Code:
Title: Acting/City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:58 P.M. AND CONVENED TO THE
REGULAR OPEN MEETING.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 APRIL 4, 2017
CALLED TO ORDER
REGULAR OPEN MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
7:07 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
MICHELE MARTINEZ, Mayor Pro Tem
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
VICENTE SARMIENTO
JOSE SOLORIO
SAL TINAJERO
JUAN VILLEGAS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None (0)
STAFF Present:
GERARDO MOUET, Acting City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
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JACK ABEELEN. POLICE CHAPLAIN
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO to the Te-
Kenjutsu-Kan Karate -Do Organization for their outstanding contributions to the community.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to Brian
and Vanessa Peterson for their creative art to support and touch the lives of the homeless
community.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER TINAJERO to the
coordinators of the Mini -Townsend Resource Fair for their outstanding contributions to the
community: Sonia Audelo; Maria Davlos; Patty Davalos; Roberto Garcia; Lilia Gil; Sandra Gil;
Alicia Lucero; Mauricio A. Manzanarez; Elizabeth Martinez; Rosa Erica Martinez; Teodoro
Mendoza; Helen O'Sullivan; Marina Ramirez; Anna Reynoso; Maribel Robles; Omar Vasquez.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cynthia P., spoke on Agenda Item 2517; raised concerns on gentrification.
James Kendrick, spoke on Agenda Item 25C and 25F, expressed concern with
maintenance of Downtown and questioned whether OC Streetcar project will be postponed
due to halt on federal funding for sanctuary cities.
Ilya Tseglin and Robert Tseglin, spoke on Agenda Item 13A and 25A.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items: Items 10A through 32A, with the following modifications:
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez pulled Agenda Items 19D, 25H and 251 for separate
action.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Solorio (1)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 21, 2017
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
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BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. APPOINTMENT OF COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO TO LEGISLATIVE
AFFAIRS, ETHICS AND TRANSPARENCY COUNCIL COMMITTEE - Clerk of
the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Councilmember Solorio to the Legislative Affairs, Ethics
and Transparency Council Committee.
13B. APPOINTMENT OF LABOR REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SANTA ANA
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD FOR A PARTIAL -TERM EXPIRING
MAY 31, 2020 (STRATEGIC PLAN NO 5, 1) - Community Development Agency
Workforce Development Board approved recommended action on March 16,
2017, by a vote of 13-0 (Claudio, Lewis, McGowan, Perez, Piwnica, Ray, and
Ruiz absent)
MOTION: Approve the appointment of Priscilla Luviano with United Food
and Commercial Workers Local 324 to represent organized labor on the
Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (replacing Gilbert Davila).
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Approve settlement as follow:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
Alan Berg v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case
ADJ10325231; approved in the amount of $33,000 by a 5-0 vote (Sarmiento
and Tinajero abstained)
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — NONE
19C. PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY STATUS OF PROJECTS - MONTHLY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM EXECUTIVE REPORT FOR MARCH 2017
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
19D; REGIONAL AND UNIFIED LOCAL WORKFORCE PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR -
2020 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO 2, 4) Community Development Agency
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Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, need to address barriers such as housing,
transportation and skills gap; request consideration for a project labor agreement
ad hoc committee.
MOTION:
1. Approve the Regional and Unified Local Plan for FY 2017 through 2020
and submit to the California Workforce Development Board and State of
California Employment Development Department.
2. Authorize the Mayor, City Manager and Clerk of the Council to sign all
documents necessary for the submission of the Regional and Unified
Local Plan.
3. Authorize staff to make necessary revisions to the Regional Plan and
Unified Local Plan to address any public comments received that
disagree with the Regional Plan and the Unified Local Plan and as
requested by the California Workforce Development Board and the State
of California Employment Development Department.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio,
Tinajero, Villegas (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. SPEC. NO. 17-029 - OFFICE SUPPLIES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7, 5E} — (City
Attorney Office; Clerk of the City Council; Community Development Agency;
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency; Personnel Services
Agency; Planning and Building Agency; Police Department and Public Works
Agency) - Finance and Management Services
MOTION: Award a contract to Office Depot for a two-year period expiring
March 31, 2019, with provisions for three one-year renewal options
exercisable by the City Manager, in an annual amount not to exceed
175,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
PROJECT/CHANGE ORDER
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23A. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GRANT -FUNDED TRAFFIC
SIGNAGE UPGRADE (PROJECT NO. 156833) {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 6, 16
1 G) - Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to award and
execute a construction contract to Myers and Sons Hi -Way Safety, Inc.,
the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid plus
Additive Alternate 1, in the amount of $169,450, for the term beginning
upon execution of the contract and ending upon project completion, for
the Traffic Signage Upgrade project, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction
delivery cost of $211,813, which includes the contract bid amount,
administration, inspection and testing, and an authorized contingency
of $16,945.
AGREEMENTS
25A. AGMT NO. 2017-059 - SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES RELATED TO
POLICE LITIGATION AND PERSONNEL SERVICES - City Attorney's Office and
Personnel Services Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Manning & Kass Ellrod Ramirez Trester, LLP,
for a two-year term for a maximum amount to be spent of $350,000 subject
to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney.
25B. AGMT NO. 2017-060 - DEVELOPMENT OF A ZOO MASTER PLAN
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 2, 2E} - Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with CLR Design in an amount not -to -exceed $196,515, which
includes a 10% contingency, for a term of April 4, 2017 to December 31,
2017, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
25C. AGMT NO. 2017-061 — AMENDMENT TO PRESSURE WASHING SERVICES
IN THE CIVIC CENTER {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 113} - Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Agency
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MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an amendment with Superior Property Services by increasing the scope
and agreement amount by $76,680 for the remaining agreement period of
April 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 for a total annual amount of
195,315, which includes a 20% contingency, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
25D. AGMT NO. 2017-062 - CONSULTING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES
FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK GAS HOUSE AREA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
PROJECT NO. 15-2645) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1G} - Public Works
Agency; and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with David Volz Design for a two-year term beginning April 5,
2017, and expiring on April 4, 2019, with the option for the City to grant up
to two one-year renewal options exercisable by the City Manager and the
City Attorney, in the total amount not to exceed $225,019, which includes a
10 percent contingency for additional design analysis in the amount of
20,456, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
25E. AGMT NO. 2017-063 - AMENDMENT TO OC STREETCAR DESIGN
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (NON -GENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN
NOS. 3, 2C, 413; 6, 1 G} - Public Works Agency
Mayor Pulido, commented on Agenda Items 25E and 25F; could establish an
overlay to capture revenue.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
first amendment to Cooperative Agreement No. C-5-3583 with the Orange
County Transportation Authority, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
25F. AGMT NO. 2017-064 - COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OC STREETCAR PROJECT (PROJECT 17-
6766) (NON -GENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2C, 413; 6, 1G} -
Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
Cooperative Agreement No. C-6-1516 with the Orange County
Transportation Authority, whereby the City will be reimbursed up to
1,500,000 for staff labor to provide construction inspection and support
for the OC Streetcar Project, for the term beginning with construction until
one year past the beginning of revenue service, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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25G. APPROVE THE PURCHASE AND SALE AND THE LIGHT POLE LICENSING
AGREEMENTS WITH SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON FOR THE
PURCHASE OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON OWNED STREETLIGHTS
NON -GENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 C} — Public Works Agency
25H.
MOTION:
1. AGMT NO. 2017-065 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement authorizing the
acquisition of approximately 7,800 streetlights by the City of Santa Ana
from Southern California Edison, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. AGMT NO. 2017-066 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a Light Pole License Agreement for wireless
attachment between the City of Santa Ana and Southern California
Edison, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and Councilmember Solorio, expressed support for
open data platform.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Digital Map Products for the three-year term beginning
April 16, 2017, and ending April 15, 2020, with the option to extend for an
additional two-year term exercisable by the City Manager and the City
Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 in the first year and $85,000
per year subsequent years of the agreement, for a total amount not to
exceed $440,000, including the optional extension, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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SECOND: Solorio
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
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251
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, need to explore options to capture revenue as we
become energy efficient / green.
MOTION:
1. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to
Express Energy Services to provide and install advanced energy-
efficient lighting fixtures and controls at the McFadden Learning
Center/PAAL Center in an amount not to exceed $49,068.36 which
includes $10,000 in contingency, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. AGMT NO. 2017-068 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Southern California Edison (SCE)
to provide a $41,821.70 no -interest On -Bill Financing loan and $7,246.66 in
incentives to fund Spec. No. 16-117 subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
SECOND: Pulido
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
29A. DONATION AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT THE SANTA ANITA
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4) -
Councilmember Tinajero
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County Inc. for a one-
time donation amount of $1,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
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29B. DONATION AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT THE WILSHIRE SQUARE
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,4) — Mayor Pulido
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County Inc. for a one-
time donation amount of $500, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
29C. DONATION AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT THE WILSHIRE SQUARE
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION {STRATEGIC PLAN N0, 5, 41 - Mayor Pro
Tem Martinez
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County Inc. for a one-
time donation amount of $500, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
29D. DONATION AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT FUTURE COLLEGE STUDENTS
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 41 - Councilmember Villegas
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Santa Ana College Foundation for a one-time donation
amount of $2,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and the City Attorney.
29E. DONATION TO SUPPORT HOMELESS VETERAN STAND UP EVENT
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 41 - Councilmember Villegas
MOTION: Approve a donation request from OneOC for a one-time donation
amount of $1,000.
29F. DONATION AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT THE SANTA ANITA
NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4} -
Councilmember Solorio
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County Inc. for a one-
time donation amount of $300, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
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29G. DONATION AGREEMENT FOR PREVENTION AND ACTION IN HEALTH AND
WELFARE TO SUPPORT A 5K WALK TO PROMOTE HEALTH {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 4) - Councilmember Benavides
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Latino Center for Prevention & Action in Health &
Welfare, for a one-time donation amount of $1,000, subject to
nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney.
29H. DONATION AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT ON-GOING YOUTH PROGRAM
SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 41 - Councilmember Solorio
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Natis House for a one-time donation amount of $1,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the
City Attorney.
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITNARIANCES
31 A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-01 FOR AFTER HOURS OPERATION
UNTIL 2:00 A.M., CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-04 FOR AN ABC
LICENSE AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-05 TO ALLOW A
BANQUET USE AT THE MCFADDEN PUBLIC MARKET RESTAURANT
LOCATED AT 515 NORTH MAIN STREET - PHILLIP KWAN, APPLICANT
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2, 4) - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on March 13, 2017, by a
vote of 6-0 (Mendoza absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2017-01 as conditioned, Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-04 as
conditioned and Conditional Use Permit No. 2017-05 as conditioned.
31 B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-07 TO ALLOW FOR THE SALE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON -PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT BLACK
BEAR DINER RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 3355 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET -
MICHAEL CHO, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 21 - Planning and
Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on March 13, 2017, by a
vote of 6-0 (Mendoza absent).
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MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2017-07.
31 C. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2017-08 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR ON -PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT
BUCCANEER PIZZA RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 2757 NORTH GRAND
AVENUE - GREGG HANOUR, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 21 -
Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on March 13, 2017, by a
vote of 6-0 (Mendoza absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2017-08.
TENTATIVE PARCEL/TRACT MAPS
32A. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. 2017-01 TO SUBDIVIDE ONE PARCEL INTO
THREE LOTS AT 2001 WEST TRASK AVENUE — DUNG SAM, APPLICANT
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2) - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Confirm the Zoning Administrator's action approving Tentative
Parcel Map No. 2017-01 as conditioned.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
OATH OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY CLERK OF THE COUNCIL TO WORKFORCE
DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEMBER PRISCILLA LUVIANO
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
REPORT
65A. AGMT NO. 2017-069 - REUSE STUDY OF THE SANTA ANA JAIL {STRATEGIC
PLAN GOAL NO. 1, 5) - Police Department
The following spoke on the matter:
Jennifer Rojas, representing the ACLU, urged the Request for Qualification
RFQ) be reissued with suggestions as proposed.
Cynthia P., opposed to proposal and contract with Vanir; opposed to
profitability of arrestees.
Jose Elias, opposed to consideration of any detention facility at site.
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Carlos Perea, noted that when jail was built it was not intended to hold non-
residents.
James Kendrick, commented that City has successfully managed a jail since
1997.
Hairo Cortes, concerned with contractor selected — specialty is to profit from
inmates which is counter to purpose of City owned detention center.
Council discussion ensued
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, reuse study needs to evaluate both Type 1 and Type 2
jails if facility remains a detention facility and include clear indicators; current
Type 2 not sustainable nor core service; staff to consider Cook County Mental
Health program as model for potential reuse; taxpayers have been subsidizing
jail.
Acting City Manager Mouet, noted that Type 1 jail is sustainable.
Councilmember Solorio, supports reuse option as suggested by Mayor Pro Tem
Martinez - reentry programs to include substance abuse, mental health etc.
Councilmember Sarmiento, thanked staff for agendizing item for Council
consideration; concerned that only two firms submitted RFQ; study should be
comprehensive; noted that matter has been reviewed at Council committee level.
Jorge Garcia, Senior Management Assistant, presented staff report.
Councilmember Tinajero, note that Type 2 jail not warranted; need to make
decisions for public benefit; supports mental health facility as possible option.
Councilmember Benavides, concerned that only two firms submitted proposal;
comprehensive review needed.
Senior Management Assistant Garcia, indicated that company has extensive
experience in area.
Mayor Pulido, provided historical account of intent of jail and funding; noted that
Orange County bankruptcy in 1994 had ripple effect on services provided and all
cities had to reevaluate services.
Councilmember Villegas, concurred with Mayor Pulido's comments.
FRIENDLY AMEDMENT TO MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the
Clerk of the Council to execute a one-year agreement with Vanir
Construction Management, Inc., for the period of April 5, 2017 through April
4, 2018, in the amount of $103,155, plus an additional project contingency
of $21,845, for a total not to exceed cost of $125,000 and expand scope of
service to include all options, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
SECOND: Solorio
Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas
5)
None (0)
Pulido (1)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
Mayor Pulido, abstained on vote due to prior business dealings with Vanir
Construction Management, Inc.
PUBLIC HEARING
75A. ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT BONDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF SANTA ANA
ARTS COLLECTIVE, L.P. AND RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE
OF BONDS; TAX EQUITY AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACT (TEFRA)
STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 3) - Community Development Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on March 20, 2017.
Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing. There were no speakers and the Hearing
closed.
MOTION:
1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act {TEFRA) Hearing
in consideration of the issuance of tax exempt bond financing by the
California Municipal Finance Authority on behalf of the Santa Ana Arts
Collective, L.P., for the benefit of for the acquisition, construction,
improvement and equipping of a 58 -unit affordable multifamily rental
housing facility to be owned and operated by the Borrower and located
at 1666 North Main Street within the City of Santa Ana.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2017-014 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE
BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY IN AN
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000,000 TO
FINANCE A 58 -UNIT AFFORDABLE MULTIFAMILY RENTAL FACILITY
FOR THE BENEFIT OF SANTA ANA ARTS COLLECTIVE, L.P., OR
ANOTHER ENTITY TO BE FORMED BY META HOUSING CORPORATION
AND/OR WESTERN COMMUNITY HOUSING, INC. (OR AN AFFILIATE OF
EITHER) AND CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Solorio
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VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio,
Tinajero, Villegas (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED AT 9:18 P.M. TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING AND RECONVENED AT 9:30 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place items
on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council.
85A. DIRECT STAFF TO ESTABLISH AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW OR CITIZEN
REVIEW BOARD TO REVIEW POLICE FORCE INCIDENTS, PROCEDURES
AND POLICIES AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL —
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez
The following spoke on the matter:
Jennifer Rojas, representing ACLU, support proposal and establishment of a
review board.
Roberto Herrera, expressed support for oversight board.
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, thanked City Attorney for providing summary of
different types of review boards; historical account of cost to the City; suggest
Mayor establish an ad hoc committee to consider options and review all internal
policies of the Police Department.
Councilmember Benavides, indicated that within the Sanctuary City Ordinance a
provision includes creation of a Citizen Review Committee that should be
evaluated in context and discussion of this proposal.
Councilmember Villegas, proposed substitute motion, seconded by Mayor Pulido
to allow the Public Safety Council Committee to review proposal.
Councilmember Tinajero, noted that it was important for police officers to be held
accountable; how do we better serve our community?
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Councilmember Sarmiento, proposed that staff bring back to City Council as an
agenda item with options, analysis, and cost.
Mayor Pulido, request data include per capita comparison and metrics.
Councilmember Solorio, noted that Public Safety Council Committee may
consider; review costs; opined that open data (like Anaheim) provide use of force
data; increase community policing.
City Council consensus to schedule matter as a Work Study Session in 30 days.
Councilmember Tinajero left the meeting at 10:13 p.m. and did not return.
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alex Vega, made inaudible comments.
Mary Lara, spoke of Isaac Gonzalez, who was shot and killed in a drive by shooting;
request continued police presence in the Townsend area.
John M. Raya, echoed comments by Ms. Lara.
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Acting City Manager Mouet, invited all to attend the upcoming community
meeting to plan new park site on the corner of Lacy and 6th Street on Thursday,
April 6th at 9 a.m. and also the groundbreaking ceremony of the Pacific Electric
Park on April 15th at 10 a.m.
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS:
Councilmember Sarmiento:
Opined that Federal government should not be punitive because of Sanctuary
City designation; does not make us a lawless city; need to be better
messengers of meaning and intention of designation; and
Commented on senseless loss of TKO participant, Issac Gonzalez.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez:
Commented on recent training she attended in Tulsa, Oklahoma — public
narrative.
Councilmember Solorio:
Thanked Mary Lara and John Raya for attending meeting; great tragedy;
Thanked Acting City Manager for budget presentations and outreach efforts
and staff for efforts; and
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Echoed commented by Councilmember Sarmiento on Sanctuary City
designation; suggested a Q&A on City website.
Councilmember Villegas:
Expressed condolences to family of Isaac Gonzalez; thanked public safety
personnel.
Councilmember Benavides:
Reflected on life of Isaac Gonzalez and request meeting be adjourned in his
memory; need continued investment in our youth.
ADJOURNED - 10:48 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, April 18, 2017 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.
Adjourned in Memory of
Isaac Gonzalez
1)1 e 'Atv
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Community Engagement Program
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