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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE SANTA ANA EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
SEPTEMBER 22, 2004
CALLED TO ORDER
DELHI COMMUNITY CENTER
505 E. CENTRAL AVENUE
SANTA ANA, CA
6:05 P.M.
BOARD MEMBERS present:
MARY BLOOM-RAMOS, Chair; RICHARD
BACIGALUPO; MAl CONG; ANGELO
DOTI; LARRY HAYNES; EDDIE
HERNANDEZ; MICHAEL METZLER;
JAMES PRICE; DAVID REAM; ROMAN
REYNA (10)
ATTENDANCE
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Absent:
EUGENE ANTON; AMERICA BRACHO;
JOHN BREWSTER; PAULA BURRIER-
LUND; BILL FOGARTY; MARIA HARO;
IRENE MARTINEZ; RAUL MEDRANO; AL
MIJARES (9)
STAFF present:
BENJAMIN KAUFMAN, Acting General
Cou nsel
BILL MANIS, Empowerment
Manager
PATRICIA HEALY, Recording Secretary
Zone
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CHAIRPERSON BLOOM-RAMOS
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
Items.
MOTION: Hernandez
SECOND: Ream
VOTE:
AYES:
Bacigalupo, Bloom-Ramos, Doti, Haynes,
Hernandez, Metzler, Price, Ream (8)
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SAEC MINUTES
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SEPTEMBER 22 2004
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
1.
MINUTES
Motion: Approve Minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
None (0)
None (0)
Anton, Bracho, Brewster, Burrier-Lund,
Cong, Fogarty, Haro, Martinez, Medrano,
Mijares, Reyna (11)
Regular Meeting held June 23, 2004
2.
RECORDING SECRETARY POSTING REPORT
The following notices were posted pursuant to the Brown Act. Corporation Agendas
and Notices are posted on the door of the City Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center
Plaza; Delhi Community Center, 505 E. Central Avenue, Santa Ana.
Motion: Instruct the Recording Secretary to enter notice of posting into the
Minutes.
Notices/AQendas
Regular Meeting Agenda
3.
EXCUSED ABSENCES
MeetinQ Date
6/23/04
Date Posted
6/18/04
Time Posted
2:30 p.m.
Motion: Excuse the absence of the following directors from the current
meeting:
Anton, Bracho, Brewster, Burrier-Lund, Fogarty, Martinez, Medrano,
Mijares, Haro (9)
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Bacigalupo, Bloom-Ramos, Doti, Haynes,
Hernandez, Metzler, Price, Ream (8)
None (0)
None (0)
Anton, Bracho, Brewster, Burrier-Lund,
Cong, Fogarty, Haro, Martinez, Medrano,
Mijares, Reyna (11)
*** END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
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APPOINT BALTAZAR DE LA RIV A TO THE SANTA ANA
EMPO\'VERMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS THE
REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT
4.
Motion: Appoint Baltazar De La Riva to the Santa Ana Empowerment
Corporation Board of Directors as the representative from the City of
Santa Ana Police Department.
MOTION: Doti
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Price
Bacigalupo, Bloom-Ramos, Doti, Haynes,
Hernandez, Metzler, Price, Ream (8)
None (0)
None (0)
Anton, Bracho, Brewster, Burrier-Lund,
Cong, Fogarty, Haro, Martinez, Medrano,
Mijares, Reyna (11)
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APPOINT JOSE COMPAN TO THE SANTA ANA EMPOWERMENT
CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECOTRS AS THE REPRESENTATIVE
FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY CONGREGATION COMMUNITY
ORGANIZATION
5.
Continue consideration of the appointment of Jose Com pan to the
Santa Ana Empowerment Corporation Board of Directors as the
representative from the Orange County Congregation Community
Organization to the next Board meeting.
Motion:
This motion was unanimously adopted without objection
6.
RE-ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS
Re-elect seven of the current one-year term Board members for a
three-year term pursuant to Section 4.03 of the Santa Ana
Empowerment Corporation Bylaws. (Bacigalupo, Bloom-Ramos,
Cong, Fogarty, Mijares, Price, De La Riva)
Motion:
MOTION: Doti
VOTE:
AYES:
8
NOES:
SECOND: Hernandez
Bacigalupo, Bloom-Ramos, Doti, Haynes,
Hernandez, Metzler, Price, Ream (8)
None (0)
SAEC MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 22 2004
3
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
7.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
None (0)
Anton, Bracho, Brewster, Burrier-Lund,
Cong, Fogarty, Haro, Martinez, Medrano,
Mijares, Reyna (11)
ELECT THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR THE SANTA ANA
EMPOWERMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Empowerment Zone Manager Manis opened the floor for nominations for
chairperson. Director Ream, seconded by Director Metzler, nominated
Mary Bloom-Ramos. Hearing no further nominations, the Empowerment
Zone Manager closed nominations without objection. By a show of hands,
the Board members present unanimously selected Director Bloom-Ramos
as Chairperson for 2004-2005.
The Chair opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chairperson. Director
Metzler, seconded by Director Price nominated Director Haro. Hearing no
additional nominations, the chair closed nominations without objection. By
a show of hands, the Board members present unanimously selected
Director Haro as Vice-Chairperson for 2004-005.
8.
AUTHORIZE THE ALLOCATION OF $4.7 MILLION FOR PRIVATE
ACTIVITY BONDS TO MEMORY EXPERTS INTERNATIONAL
Approve the Budget and Program Task Force recommendation to
have the Santa Ana Empowerment Corporation authorize the transfer
of $4.7 million in Private Activity Bonds to Memory Experts
International for the acquisition of their new Santa Ana facility, and
needed equipment.
Motion:
MOTION: Bacigalupo
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Hernandez
Bacigalupo, Bloom-Ramos, Cong, Doti,
Haynes, Hernandez, Metzler, Price, Ream,
Reyna (10)
None (0)
None (0)
Anton, Bracho, Brewster, Burrier-Lund,
Fogarty, Haro, Martinez, Medrano,
Mijares (9)
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
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9.
AUTHORIZE THE ALLOCATION OF $3.9 MILLION FOR PRIVATE
ACTIVITY BONDS TO CRAMER-DECKER INDUSTIRES
Approve the Budget and Program Task Force recommendation to
have the Santa Ana Empowerment Corporation authorize the transfer
of $3.9 million in Private Activity Bonds to Cramer-Decker Industries
for the acquisition of their new Santa Ana facility, and needed
equipment.
Motion:
MOTION: Hernandez
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
8
SECOND: Price
Bacigalupo, Bloom-Ramos, Cong, Doti,
Haynes, Hernandez, Metzler, Price, Ream,
Reyna (10)
None (0)
None (0)
Anton, Bracho, Brewster, Burrier-Lund,
Fogarty, Haro, Martinez, Medrano,
Mijares (9)
10.
CREATE AN AD HOC NEW MEMBER REVIEW TASK FORCE FOR
THE VACANT RESIDENT ZONE THREE DIRECTOR SEAT
Without objection, the Chair announced that an Ad Hoc New Member
Review Task Force would be established to screen and interview the
applicants for the vacant Director position representing Empowerment
Zone three and recommend an applicant to the Santa Ana Empowerment
Corporation at a future meeting. (Two of the members of this Ad Hoc task
force were announced: Reyna and Bloom-Ramos, The Chair may appoint
additional members)
11.
ELECT A CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR FOR THE SUSTAINABILlTY TASK
FORCE
Motion: Elect Chair Bloom-Ramos as Chair and Vice Chair Haro as the Vice
Chair for the Sustainability Task Force.
MOTION: Metzler
VOTE:
AYES:
8
SECOND: Bacigalupo
Bacigalupo, Bloom-Ramos, Cong, Doti,
Haynes, Hernandez, Metzler, Price, Ream,
Reyna (10)
SAEC MINUTES
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NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
12.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
None (0)
None (0)
Anton, Bracho, Brewster, Burrier-Lund,
Fogarty, Haro, Martinez, Medrano,
Mijares (9)
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT INFRASTRUCTURE, PHASE II
FINAL REPORT
Motion: Approve the final report and its components for Phase II of the
Research and Development Infrastructure.
MOTION: Ream
VOTE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Price
Bacigalupo, Bloom-Ramos, Cong, Doti,
Haynes, Hernandez, Metzler, Price, Ream,
Reyna (10)
None (0)
None (0)
Anton, Bracho, Brewster, Burrier-Lund,
Fogarty, Haro, Martinez, Medrano,
Mijares (9)
PRESENTATION
Draft Annual Audit of the Santa Ana Empowerment
Michael A. Harrison, CPA, Partner, Conrad and Associates Corporation, presented an
overview of the audit of the Corporation for Fiscal Year 2003-2004. Mr. Harrison
reported that the independent auditors reviewed the statement of financial position of
the Santa Ana Empowerment Corporation (SAEC) and the related statement of
activities, functional expenses and cash flows for the year ended on June 30, 2004. To
determine if the SAEC's financial statements are free of material misstatement, the
auditors perform tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations,
contracts and grants. The results of the tests disclosed no instances of noncompliance
that are required to be reported under Government Auditing Standards. Mr. Harrison
further noted that the final audit would be placed on the next board agenda for approval
by the Board.
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PRESENTATIONS
Zone Three Indicator Report
Wallace Walrod, Orange County Business Council, presented an overview of the Zone
Three Indicator Report to the Board and noted that a full presentation would be made at
the November meeting of the Board. Copies of the report will also be distributed to the
task forces.
BOARD TASK FORCE REPORT
Budget and Program Task Force
Director Metzler noted that the task force met on September 13, 2004. One of the
issues the task force wants to revisit is the investment component. He also noted that
the Service Navigator and Daisy Wheel components are on track
Education Task Force
Cesar Cedeno, Economic Development Specialist noted that the task force has
approved an action plan
Marketing Task Force
Chair Bloom-Ramos noted that this task force has not met
STAFF REPORTS
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development 2004 Annual
Report
Empowerment Zone Manager Manis gave a brief explanation of the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development 2004 Annual Report of the Santa Ana
Empowerment Zone. The report, prepared by staff, encompasses seven different
sections that address important aspects of the Empowerment Zone Program and
summarizes the activities and accomplishments during the calendar year.
2004 Youth Workforce Development Program Results/Camp Success
Empowerment Zone Manager Manis gave a brief explanation of this program. He noted
that Camp Success was held on July 17th and administered by the Santa Ana W/O/R/K
Center. The event was held at the Delhi Community Center and over 280 individuals
ages 14-21 attended the one day program
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COMMENTS
1.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
2.
BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Director Hernandez
. Noted that there are discussions relative to creating an Education
forum to deal with English in the workplace focusing on Santa Ana. He
further noted that the Chamber of Commerce was taking the lead for
non-profit strategies
Chair Bloom-Ramos
. Reminded the Board that the annual retreat was scheduled for October
13, 2004 at Delhi Community Center at 8:30 a.m.
NEXT MEETING - October 27, 2004
ADJOURNMENT - 7:02 P.M.
Patricia E. Healy
Recordin1~ Secretary
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