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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13B - COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS CITY OF SANTA ANA PARK DEVELOPMENT/JOINT USE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE May 4, 2004 MINUTES The meeting was convened at 5:45 p.m. in the City Hall, Room 831. The following Council Members were present: Jose Solorio Mike Garcia Claudia Alvarez Staffs present were: Jon 'Rip' Ribble, Executive Director, PRCSA Gerardo Mouet, Assistant Director, PRCSA Mike Vigliotta, Deputy City Attorney Ron Ono, Park Planning/Design Manager, PRCSA Larry Chavez, Recreation Supervisor, PRCSA Dolores Ramos, Management Aide, PRCSA Public present: Glen Stroud, PRCSA Board member Maggie Brown, PRCSA Board member 1. APPROV AL OF MINUTES ACTION ITEM: Minutes of March 9, 2004 meeting were approved as submitted. Council member Alvarez arrived at 6:00 pm. 2. UPDATE ON PEPSI CONTRACT Staff presented an update on the 5-year agreement with Pepsi Cola Bottling Group, which expired on May 3,2004. At the request of the committee, staff surveyed 21 cities regarding beverage vending machine contracts in an attempt to identify any lucrative type agreements and/or arrangements with beverage companies. The information received indicated the beverage companies enter into agreements for marketing in areas of high profile and pedestrian exposure. Most contracts with local cities are not focused on marketing, but to sell product in high traffic pedestrian areas. The cities of Huntington Beach and Oakland were able to execute lucrative contracts, due to the high visibility and product exposure at beaches and major sporting events. The City of Garden Grove allowed vending machines at bus shelter locations. Staff contacted Ron Hagen, former Parks and Recreation Director at Huntington Beach and current Associate Consultant with Public Enterprise Group, to obtain guidance on Santa Ana's prospects for executing a better contract with the beverage companies. Mr. Hagen confirmed the information staff obtain from the various cities and indicated he would send us information on how to approach Corporate Partnership Programs and how his company can assist in developing a Feasibility Study for Santa Ana and assist in it implementation. 138-1 ACTION ITEM: . The committee is not interested in vending machines at bus shelters. . Meet with Pepsi and Coca Cola to explore other opportunities. . Review infonnation sent by consultant and present at the next meeting. 3. POLICYIISSUES ON OPERATION OF THE DAN YOUNG YOUTH SOCCER FIELD Staff presented the Dan Y oung Youth Soccer Field construction schedule and the Groundbreaking event that will be held on June 5, 2004, at 11 :00 am. Community Development Block Grant funding was part of the funding used to develop the youth field. As part of the funding requirement, rosters were collected from 8 leagues of the Santa Ana Youth Soccer United (SA YSU) on March 11 th. The infonnation collected indicated there are currently 3,235 youth soccer players, instead of the 15,000 youth players originally reported by the leagues. A map of the player's location was presented to the committee. The CDBG funding requirement also indicates any revenues generated as a result of the project must be identified in a special account and returned to CDBG or used back into the project site. Staff presented the proposed Youth Field Usage Fee that is proposed in the FY 2004/05 City Budget. Currently, field usage by youth groups is free to the organization. The new fee will assess a minimum reservation fee to youth sports organizations for field usage. The fees are structured at a different rate for fields with and without lights and for residents and non- residents. The proposed fees are among the lowest in Orange County and will help the City recover some of the costs of scheduling, maintaining and improving the sports fields in our park system. Upon approval by City Council, the fee would begin on September 1, 2004 to accommodate the league season. ACTION ITEM: . Prepare process and notify the youth sports organization by July, prior to the implementation on September 1,2004 of the proposed fee. 4. STADIUM PROGRAMMING UPDATE Staff presented the 2003 Santa Ana Stadium Usage schedule. The schedule identified the various events held at the Stadium from soccer, football, graduation, car shows, City events, and other usage. The committee requested infonnation on Golden Boy Promotions, if the organization will be having another event at the stadium next year. Staff reported Golden Boy Promotions has a number of events at other locations in the country and are currently booked, therefore will not be scheduling an event next year at the stadium. City Council Committee on Park Development/Joint Use Facilities - Minutes 2 May 4, 2004 138-2 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS . Glen Stroud commented on the facility use policy prepared by the Committee on Facilities Use (COFU) in helping to fairly schedule the reservation of fields to the sports organization. 6. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS . Requested special meeting prior to May 24th to discuss the Joint Use Policy . Provide information on the Civic Center Act. 7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS: . Pepsi Contract Update . Joint Use Agreement Update . Centennial Park (Hector Godinez High School) Update 8. NEXT MEETING: July 6, 2004-5:45p.m. City Hall, Room 831 Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Jon "Rip" Ribble Executive Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency City Council Committee on Park Development/Joint Use Facilities - Minutes 3 May 4, 2004 138-3 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON MAIN STREET DEVELOPMENT MINUTES May 19, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The meeting convened at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. ATTENDANCE City Council Committee members present: Council member Lisa Bist, Councilmember Jose Solorio and Councilmember Claudia Alvarez. Staff members present: City Manager, Dave Ream, Community Development Agency Executive Director John P. Reekstin, Chief Assistant City Attorney Ben Kaufman, Senior Planner Sergio Klotz, Community Preservation Inspector Alvaro Nunez, City Engineer George Alvarez, Administrative Services Manager Teri Cable, Projects Manager Mary Gonzalez, Police Captain George Saadeh and Redevelopment Assistant Danell Mercado. Community members present: None AGENDA ITEMS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - April 21, 2004 Action: The minutes were approved 3:0 2. PROPOSED CODE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS Alvaro Nunez reported that citations are continuing, with citations being issued on 4th street for banners and signs. Ricci Zuckerman (Otis Building) has been cited with a 60-day notice to complete work by May 17. Councilmember Solorio requested a report be completed to capture the successes of signage removals and new signs installed on South Main for the last two years. 138-4 3. O.C. MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY Approximately 100 people a day are using the facility. Statistics for this year show that the activity is not significant, however, at times, it is problematic. Most cases are quality of life problems with no felonies. There have been 33 disturbance calls in the area. Captain Saadeh is working with the Executive Director of the facility to keep the issues down. Captain Saadeh will also look into the statistics for the Delhi neighborhood and bring them back to the committee in two months. 4. S. Main Street Improvements - Phase II Update, George Alvarez George Alvarez discussed the staging of Phase II improvements from Edinger to Columbine. Stage 1 of Phase II will take place from 9/04 to 11/04 and Stage 2 from 11/04 to 3/05. The total project investment is 3 million. 5. City Banner Policy, Teri Cable CHOC banners have been extended for two 90-day periods, which extends the period through June 30, 2004. The committee discussed the issue of multiple groups asking to put banners up in South Main. The committee asked Teri to work with CHOC to bring down one-half of the banners they currently have up to make room for United Way banners. 6. PROJECT UPDATES a) SWC First and Main Streets - Mike Harrah would like to open the restaurant in 6 weeks. Sergio Klotz distributed a status memo on plan check and permit issuance for the project. b) City Place West- The Environmentalist Consultant is determining the appropriate level of environmental analysis required. c) YMCA- Danell Mercado and Matt Lamb are working on a due diligence process with ABCO Realty. John Reekstin is working with Rosie Avila on a potential Youth Facility for the building. Both proposals will be brought to the committee as well as a possible proposal for low-income housing once formally submitted. City Council Committee on Main Street Development. Minutes 2 May 19, 2004 138-5 d) Court of Appeals - No update - news to come at next meeting. e) 4th Street Pushcart Status- Matt Lamb will be presenting the vendor cart selection to the vendors for approval the week of June 2nd. If approved, staff will move forward on purchasing by going out to bid. f) Sav-On Lofts - Sav-On is now open. Staff is facilitating a discussion between the owner and CSUF to use lofts for faculty. g) Sycamore GaraQe LandscapinQ - Sergio Klotz drafted a letter to put Caribou on notice to finish landscaping. The lease payments are being held until the landscape work is completed. h) South Main Steam Cleaninq - The cost to complete steam cleaning of all the sidewalks on Main from 1 st Street to Edinger is $6,545. The committee requested that staff bring back a frequency schedule for the area, with alternatives to fund the cleaning with corridor money. 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None 8. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS - 9. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS O.C. Mental Health Facility - George Saadeh with Delhi Statistics 10. NEXT MEETING - June 16, 2004 City Council Committee on Main Street Development - Minutes 3 May 19, 2004 138-6 ADJOURNMENT - The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m. to June 16, 2004. John P. Reekstin Recording Secretary Community Development Agency JPR/lf City Council Committee on Main Street Development - Minutes 4 May 19, 2004 138-7 CITY OF SANTA ANA EDUCATION AND YOUTH PROGRAM CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE November 6, 2003 MINUTES The meeting was convened at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall, Room 831. The following Council Members were present: Mike Garcia Alberta Christy arrived at 6:30 pm Staffs present were: Gerardo Mouet, Assistant Director, PRCSA Mike Vigliotta, Deputy City Attorney Ron Ono, Park Planning/Design Mgr., PRCSA Mike Lopez, Park Superintendent, PRCSA Lorraine Lazarine McCarty, Community Services Mgr., PRCSA Patrick Mitchell, Park Naturalist, PRCSA Dolores Ramos, Management Aide, PRCSA Guest: Rosa Noyola, Youth Commissioner 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of the September 4,2003 minutes postponed until the arrival of Alberta Christy. 2. CHILDREN'S WINTER HOLIDAY Staff presented an outline and schedule for the 19th Annual Children's Winter Holiday Event that will take place on Saturday, December 13, 2003 from 10:00 a.m. to 1 :00 p.m. at the Santa Ana Stadium. Each year, the residents look forward to this annual event. Approximately 6,000 children and adults attend the event. Admission is free and supported heavily by donations oftoys and treats from businesses and other organizations. An approximate $7,000 in cash donation was received, along with toy donations. The Master of Ceremony will be Anita Ford and David Dobos. The event will include Disney Characters (Mickey and Minnie Mouse), Santa and Mrs. Claus, sport contest, games ornamental decorating, crafts, face painting, balloon bounce, etc. More than 150 people volunteer at the event. Alberta Christy arrived at 6:30 p.m. 3. PARK NATURALIST PROGRAM Staff presented a power point presentation on the Park Naturalist Program. The program gives kids from the lower income neighborhoods, the opportunity to learn about the environmental issues and enjoy the natural landscaping within an urban environment. Staff presented the vision and purpose of the Naturalist Program, along with key partners that assist with the program, such as the Audubon Society, Wildlands Foundation, O.C. Department of Education, DCI, and Santa Ana College, etc. The Audubon Society helps to keep track of the 116 types of wild life that live or pass through Santiago Park. The program recently provided education opportunities to 600 138-8 children and 120 adults at a 2-day event at Irvine. The Naturalist Program also coordinates events for creek clean-up, urban forest planning, wild life inventory, etc. Various grants have been awarded to the City for construction and programs to continue the efforts of conservation in Santiago Park. ACTION ITEM: 1) Contact petroleum or gasoline companies for funding to assist in protecting the ecology. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION ITEM: Minutes of September 4, 2003 meeting were approved with the following corrections: 1) Change Rosie Noyola to Rosa Noyola. 2) Add Youth Commissioner to David Chapel, Jr. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS . None 6. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS . None 7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS: At the next meeting the committee requested the following two items to be presented. . McFadden Technology Center . Santa Ana Read and Create Program at Triangle. At a future meeting the committee requested an update on: . Youth Expo 8. NEXT MEETING: March 4, 2004-5:45p.m. City Hall, Room 831 Meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. Jon "Rip" Ribble Executive Director Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency City Council Committee on Education & Youth Programs - Minutes 2 November 6, 2003 138-9 SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE PUBLIC SAFETY Minutes of Meeting November 17, 2003 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was convened at 4:35 p.m. in the Police Department 4th Floor Conference Room, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. ATTENDANCE Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro Tem Brett Franklin, Councilmembers Alberta Christy, Claudia Alvarez (Absent). Staff present: City Manager David Ream, Assistant City Attorney Paula Coleman; Police Chief Paul Walters; Fire Chief Phil Garcia; Executive Director Rip Ribble, Police Captain George Saadeh, Police Lieutenants Tony Levatino and Mike Foote, Park Superintendent Mike Lopez, Park Rangers Randy Eldridge and Ernie Rodriguez. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSIONS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES The Minutes of the August 18, 2003 meeting and Informational meeting of September 15, 2003 were approved. 2. PARK RANGER REPORT ON SANTIAGO PARK ENFORCEMENT Rip Ribble, Mike Lopez and the Park Rangers reviewed what improvements and programs have been implemented in Santiago Park. A park ranger assigned full-time in the park along with the Police Department's Santiago Park Task Force have made an immediate impact on criminal activity in the park. It was suggested by Committee Member Christy that more information should be linked to positive activities on the web site. 3. PARKING CITATION AUTOMATION Tony Levatino related that a contract renewal would be coming up in the near future and reviewed information on a new company that could handle the administration of the parking citations with a collection rate to 75 percent. 138-10 4. MOBILE DUI SIMULATION CLASSROOM Lt. Levatino displayed and explained a rendering of a 40-foot fifth-wheel trailer that will be used as a mobile DUI simulation classroom purchased through a State of California, Office of Traffic Safety Grant. The mobile classroom will be taken to Santa Ana high schools two times per month for students to watch videos and be given tests on scantron. Staff involved will be one civilian and two officers paid by the OTS grant. The mobile classroom should be operational in May 2004. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS No public comments. 6. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS The Committee Members requested that the meeting for December 15, 2003 be cancelled. 7. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING A. Potential Fireworks Ordinance Changes B. Santiago Park Enforcement Update 8. NEXT MEETING - Tuesday, January 20, 2004, 4:30 p.m., Police Department, 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California ADJOURNMENT - 5:20 p.m. PAUL M. WALTERS Police Chief 138-11 SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE PUBLIC SAFETY Minutes of Meeting May 10, 2004 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was convened at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall 8th Floor Conference Room, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. ATTENDANCE Councilmembers present: Councilmembers Alberta Christy, Claudia Alvarez. Staff present: Assistant City Manager Debra Kurita, Assistant City Attorney Paula Coleman; Police Chief Paul Walters; Fire Chief Phil Garcia; Assistant Director PRCS Gerardo Mouet, and Fire Marshal Lori Smith. Public Present: Vie and Judy Edge; and Glen and Julie Stroud. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSIONS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes of the November 17, 2003 meeting was deferred until the next scheduled meeting. 2. FIREWORKS, REGULATIONS & FEES Fire Marshal Lori Smith updated the Committee on the Fireworks Booth Lottery and presented Information Bulletin 04-02 for their review. There will now be a total of 85 fireworks booths. 3. PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO SAFETY-RELATED FEES AND CHARGES Assistant City Manager Kurita reviewed the new and modified safety related fees for the Police and Fire Departments in the budget for 2004-05. Included in the fees will be a revised application fee of $300 for fireworks booths. 4. SANTIAGO PARK ENFORCEMENT UPDATE This item was continued to the meeting of July 12, 2004. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS 138-12 Ms. Stroud directed a question to Chief Walters as to the Department's policy on pedestrian safety and jaywalking fines. Ms. Edge identified some of their concerns and issues related to ongoing parking problems and illegal activities in the park and around the Sandpointe Neighborhood. She provided items to the committee she had collected at the park. Ms. Edge also asked about the timeframe that fireworks are allowed to be sold, which is from noon July 1 to Midnight July 4. 6. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Council member Alvarez requested reports of the following issues: . Incidents of fireworks booth violations from last five years; . Correlation between seasons of crime that may need extra staffing; and . Listing of intersections with highest number of accidents. 7. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING A. B. Santiago Park Enforcement Update Briefing of the Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) 8. NEXT MEETING - Monday, July 12, 2004, 6:00 PM, Police Department, 60 Civic Center Plaza, 4th floor, Santa Ana, California. ADJOURNMENT - 8:00 p.m. PAUL M. WALTERS Chief of Police 138-13 138-14