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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13B - COUNCIL COMM RPTSCITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PARKS, RECREATION, EDUCATION AND YOUTH REGULAR MEETING MARCH 23, 2007 MINUTES CALLED TO ORDER The meeting convened at 12:05 p.m. in the City Hall, Room 831, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California. ATTENDANCE Council member present: Michelle Martinez (Chairperson), Vince Sarimento, Sal Tinajero (arrived 12:55pm) Staff present: David Ream, City Manager; Cathy Sandiford, Asst. City Manager; Gerardo Mouet, Executive Director PRCSA; Joe Fletcher, City Attorney; Rob Richard, Executive Director Library; Ron Ono, Administrative Services Manager; Jose Sandoval, Assistant City Attorney; Jenny Rios, Recreation Superintendent; Alma Flores, Sr. Management Assistant; Frances Cadenas, Youth Council Coordinator. 1. PLANNING FOR YOUTH PROGRAMMING Youth In Government Initiative Staff presented the a draft program designed to offer Santa Ana Unified School District students an opportunity to see and participate in local government activities. This program will be similar to the Civic Awareness Program whereby students were given the opportunity to participate in an 8 week program to run the State Government operation in Sacramento. The Santa Ana Youth In Local Government Program (SYILG) is an 8 week program, focused on 30 high school juniors to senior students that will have an opportunity to participate and experience various aspects on how local government works. The program will include an orientation, preparation of staff reports, mock council meeting, and student participation. Students will have an opportunity to go to Sacramento to participate in the State Program. The cost is approximately $1,500/per student for travel and housing. To raise funding for this program and to send the students, a Youth Civic Awareness Banquet will be held at Delhi Center. Youth Expo Youth Expo provides an opportunity for students between the ages of 11 to 18 years and their families to participate and obtain information on higher education programs, employment and careers in community services, health and fitness, police, fire, military, sports and recreation.. The event includes, resource information booths, entertainment, demonstrations, exhibits and activities. The program for the 2007 Youth Expo is being proposed at Santa Ana College on Sunday, October 7, 2007 and will be similar to the 2006 Youth Expo, with the addition of intermediate school workshops concurrent with parent workshops, City of Santa Ana Council Committee on ~ ~ ~ _ ~ March 23, 2007 Parks, Recreation, Education and Youth -Minutes introduction of adult role models, and mentorship programs. Staff is also proposing a Youth Summit for intermediate age students. • Intramural/Intermediate Sports Initiative Staff provided a sports schedule, program cost including awards and T-shirts for intermediate age students. Programs include, Flag Football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, soccer, track and field, and tennis. • Catalina Island Excursion The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency will be sending 40 participants to Catalina in late August. Youth Master Plan Update The Youth Commission has been working on the creation of a Youth Master Plan that will develop a long term strategic plan for the youth and families in Santa Ana. The Youth Master Plan will provide information on Youth Resources, Youth and Family Needs, bases for Community Discussion, and provide a common Goal and Framework for future decision making. Discussion revolved around youth sports and physical improvements that will be phased in the plan. Staff provided a sample resolution in the report. 2. JOINT USE AGREEMENTS • Discussion on new Opportunities Staff presented possible opportunity areas for future joint use, which included Willard, Otsuka property and the Library. Staff is currently working with the Principal at Willard for possible joint use of the sports field and tennis courts. Staff is also working with the district to provide a landscape set back along the Santa Ana River side of the Otsuka property. The Library. Director is also continuing discussions with the district on joint use of school libraries. Issues related to public access through the school campus still needs to be resolved. The district is open to extending the hours at Valley and Century High School. Update on Spurgeon Staff is continuing discussions with the district on an old joint use agreement for use of fields, restrooms and maintenance at Spurgeon Intermediate School. 3. GODINEZ JOINT USE AGREEMENT UPDATE • Youth Fee Proposal. The Godinez Joint Use Agreement identifies one school fee for the use of Godinez facilities. City staff is proposing the district consider amending the district fee schedule to take into consideration a different fee for youth/adults, non-profit/profit organizations, and residents/non-residents. A proposed fee revision was provided for information that will be discussed with the City/School Technical Advisory Committee. • Fence Proposal City of Santa Ana Council Committee on 12.. B-,~ March 23, 2007 Parks, Recreation, Education and Youth -Minutes 3 L Staff presented a site plan of the districts proposal to install a 6' high wrought iron fence with 11 gates around the athletic field of Godinez High School. The gates will be closed during school hours and locked in the open position during non-school hours and on weekends to allow the public access to the joint use portion of the school. The district presented the proposal to the Centennial Park, Valley/Adams, Windsor Village and New Horizon Neighborhood Associations and received mixed reactions from the residents. The proposal will be presented to the Board of Recreation and Parks on March 28, 2007 for their information. 4. PARK PROJECT AND GRANT UPDATE Staff provided a list and status of the various park projects and grants administered by the agency. 5. PUBLIC COMMENTS • No Public Comments. 6. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS • Provide data of areas lacking open space. • Look into providing directional signage to Saddleback Park. • Provide signage for the public at Main Library north entrance to "Please use south entrance". • Look into posting the agenda and minutes on line. • Look into changing the time of the meetings to the evening. 7. ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS: • None 8. NEXT MEETING: May 25, 2007 12:OOpm City Hall, Room 831 Meeting adjourned at 1:45 p.m. Gerardo Mouet Executive Director Parks, Recreation Community Services Agency City of Santa Ana Council Committee on ~w Bow March 23, 2007 Parks, Recreation, Education and Youth -Minutes 3 3 CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON DEVELOPMENT Special Meeting Minutes April 5, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 2:08 p.m. in Room 831 of City Hall. ATTENDANCE The following Committee members were present: Miguel Pulido, Carlos Bustamante and Vince Sarmiento Staff present were: Dave Ream, City Manager, Steve Harding, Deputy City Manager for Development Services, Jay Trevino, Executive Director Planning and Building Agency; and Ben Kaufman, Chief Assistant City Attorney; AGENDA ITEMS 1. YMCA -POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT Steve Harding outlined the status of the Claremont Club interest in the YMCA. After significant evaluation and cost analysis, the Claremont Club concluded that costs (~ were higher than it anticipated. It ultimately determined not to pursue the project. Committee members briefly discussed the range of other proposals that had been submitted for the YMCA. Representatives from the Historic Society, Chapman University and the Orange County Clerk-Recorder's Office expressed a potential interest in using the building, or in its long-term preservation. Committee members suggested that, given how long the building has been vacant, an additional short wait through the summer of 2007 might be beneficial, especially if One Broadway Plaza gets under way. The committee asked that the item be kept on the agenda for further discussion. 2. INCLUSIONARY HOUSING POLICY Jay Trevino, Steve Harding and Ben Kaufman provided a brief presentation on the background of inclusionary housing concepts. Mandates from the State have placed a growing burden on communities to produce ever-increasing numbers of housing units, especially affordable housing units. These mandates stem from SCAG's Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) and also from redevelopment law. Staff advocated that the City Council establish a clear policy as to inclusionary housing and whether the City should enact an inclusionary housing ordinance or other program. Committee members expressed the need to balance the provision of affordable units ~ throughout the County, and the Region. Committee members suggested pursuing legislative options to change law that unfairly burden some communities. Committee 13 B-4 members requested additional. information about Santa Ana's RHNA numbers compared to other cities in Orange County. 3. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS Jay Trevino summarized a memorandum provided to the Committee which provides an overview of development agreements and how they are used in California. The overview included a discussion of best practices in part culled from a League of California Cities publication. Committee members asked for a future comparison of how other cities use development agreements. The Committee discussed how development agreements might provide incentives for investment and development in Mid-City neighborhoods. 4. DEVELOPMENT FEES UPDATE Jay Trevino distributed the current schedule of development fees. He explained the periodic need to update the fees to ensure they comply with all State requirements, as well as to potentially raise revenue in categories where current fees are significantly subsidized by the general fund. An update to development fees will be the subject of an upcoming consultant agreement to be presented to the City Council. Committee members asked that the updated fee study include a comparison of fees in other cities, particularly a comparison as to the amount of subsidy other cities provide. 5. SCHEDULE FOR FUTURE MEETINGS -This item was not discussed. 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Bud Warrick commented on regional economics, wages and housing affordability. Glen and Julie Stroud commented on the fence around Godinez High School. 7. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS -None 8. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING A. Encouraging development of small lots B. Our Lady of Guadalupe Church ADJOURNMENT - 4:15 P.M. . Trevino Executive Director Planning and Building Agency. JMT:rb fb:Councii Comm~Devel CCiDevel CC Minutes 04-05-07 Special Development Council Committee Minutes 2 April 5, 2007 13 B-5 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PARKS, RECREATION, EDUCATION AND YOUTH SPECIAL MEETING APRIL 20, 2007 MINUTES CALL TO ORDER - 3:05 p.m. City Hall -Ross Annex Building 1~` Floor Conference Room 1600 Santa Ana, California Councilmembers: Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero Councilmembers present: Michele Martinez and Vincent Sarmiento Councilmembers absent: Sal Tinajero Staff Present: Gerardo Mouet, Jill Arthur, Ron Ono, Jose Sandoval, Martha Nunez and Frances Cadenas Public-Present: Robert Nelson, Joseph Stokely, Barbara Tallfy, Alejandra Gonzales, Guadalupe Celedon, Maria Mejorado, Ruth Alcalde, Gregory Bodenhamer, Darlyne R. Pettinicchio, Beverly MacLaren, Arlene Burt, Cynthia Coad, Peggy Bohrer, Deba Bhattacharyya, Rob Richardson, Judith Magsaysay, Manuel Ballestero, Mariel Ballaten, Albert Perez, Don Han, Tim Shaw, Adelina R. Garcia, Jose S. Arias, Hermelinda G. Ortiz and Millie Peralta. 1. Round table discussion with community leaders and agencies regarding Summer opportunities for youth. Michele Martinez welcomed everyone and introductions followed. Darlyne R. Pettinicchio / O.C. Probation Department - Kids are becoming part of the Juvenile Detention System - Early intervention or prevention by having the collaboration of the parents, schools and the City. - Collaborate and Education system can provide social services and after-school programs at the school system. - Parents and schools to bring prevention early intervention. - Parents early intervention by imposing values to children. Some groups brought together are' - Family Center on its way - Education resources for parents as a collaborate - Community Involvement - City of Santa Ana - County at large - We want to make sure we are not duplicating City of Santa Ana Council Committee on 1 April 20, 2007 Parks, Recreation, Education and Youth -Minutes 13 B-6 Collaborate =community, school district, City of Santa Ana, County and non-profit organizations. ISSUES • School is almost out for the summer • This year, it is too late to try to work on a bigger concept • What do we want to accomplish? • Where do we start? • What do we target? Darlyne R. Pettinicchio from the O.C. Probation Department commented on the need to provide more coordinated services to youth in order to prevent them from becoming part of the Juvenile Detention System. Ms. Pettinicchio made the point about the need to collaborate between parents, schools, and the City in order to provide early intervention and prevention social services after school. She emphasized that these efforts are key to instill the correct values in children. These collaborative efforts can be made effective by helping the Pio Pico Family Center to provide education resources for parents and encourage their involvement. She stated that the county too can be part of this collaborative, along with non-profit organizations. Gerardo Mouet, Executive Director, PRCSA, COSA - Youth Sports Program and Santa Anita Prevention Strategy Handouts. - A cost effective way is through sports, i.e. tennis, football, soccer, basketball, etc. - Summer Day Camp - Leisure Classes - Santa Anita Collaborate Programs - Non-profit organizations services Mr. Gerardo Mouet, the City of Santa Ana's Executive Director for the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency emphasized the importance of sports as an effective after school approach and cited the Santa Anita initiative as an example. Mr. Mouet handed out information on the Santa Anita initiative as well as a resource summary list of programs and organizations that offer programs and services for Santa Ana youth. The point was made that sports is a cost effective way to keep youth positively involved in the community after school with proper adult supervision. Mr. Mouet also informed the group that the City is offering this summer a day camp program, the aquatics and other sports programs, as well as leisure classes. Rob Richardson -SAUSD - School district has the following schools Judith Magsaysay /SAUSD, Pio Pico Elementary - Summer School Cluster for elementary, intermediate and high schools was presented. - What is the target? Darlyne R. Pettinicchio / O.C. Probation Department - Elements/Location - Provide services to kids to keep them active Gerardo Mouet, Executive Director, PRCSA, COSA - Bring services to parents that do not speak English. - Explain to them how public services vs. private services work City of Santa Ana Council Committee on 2 April 20, Parks, Recreation, Education and Youth -Minutes 13 B-7 President of the Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education pointed out the handout that listed the schools that would be providing summer school this summer. Principal of Pio Pico Elementary, Ms. Judith Magsaysay reviewed this handout. Ms. Pettinicchio mentioned that these schools offer the community opportunities to provide services to youth and keep them active. Mr. Mouet highlighted that services to parents that do not speak English is also key to a good strategy and it is important to clarify with the community how services from government is not the only source for services but that the non-profit sector also provides much of the services needed. Manuel Ballestero, SAUSD, Pio Pico Elementary - Turning bungalows into rooms - Mom's Club that provides services to young mothers - Make it a comprehensive center - Between now and June 30 provide services - Implement programs for kids in gangs - The key of having sports programs -makes kids play with each other -not fight with each other. - The help of the community facilitates the process - Create a prototype Michele Martinez, Councilwoman - Recalls how basketball was at her reach -she had something to do which kept off the streets - Social Services is another area to research Don Han /Santa Ana Human Relations - Boys Scouts and Girls Scouts have different programs Mr. Manuel Ballesteros from Pio Pico Elementary School explained how one of the bungalows was converted into the Family Center. One of the programs in the Center is a Mom's Club that provides services to young mothers. This type of program makes the Center more comprehensive. Another potential for the Center is to implement programs for kids in gangs. Mr. Ballesteros mentioned that a key success factor in sports program is to make sure kids play with each other and not fight with each other. He believes the Family Center at Pio Pico can be a model for other schools. Councilwoman Martinez made the point that sports, in her personal case basketball, can make a difference in keeping youth off the streets. Mr. Don Han from the Santa Ana Human Relations Commission stated that programs from the Boys Scouts and Girls Scouts can also add diversity in service. Rob Richardson -SAUSD - The school district can provide different programs. The problem is he is not sure that they would be able to provide the staff for these programs. Judith Magsaysay /SAUSD, Pio Pico Elementary - There has to be structure - Parents need to be there to participate - Parents need to make an agreement with their children not to be walking on the street. - Kids are being coerced onto selling drugs - Need responsible adults at the playgrounds - Not sure if the lunch program will be available this summer Mr. Richardson stated that the School District can provide the venues for these programs but not the staffing for these programs. Ms. Magsaysay added that the programs established need to be sure to have structure and ensure that parents participate. She suggested that parents make agreements with their City of Santa Ana Council Committee on 3 April 20, Parks, Recreation, Education and Youth -Minutes 13 B-8 children to be walking on the street. She has noticed that kids are being coerced into selling drugs. This is why it is important to have responsible adults at the playgrounds. She is also hoping the lunch program will be available this summer. Darlyne R. Pettinicchio / O.C. Probation Department - SAPD probation officers are willing to help - Establish early childhood values - Build a relationship with kids - Parents do not know where their children are - If programs are available, children would need supervision Councilmember Michele Martinez - Taller San Jose already has some programs Darlyne R. Pettinicchio / O.C. Probation Department - Rules need to be reinforced by parents - Schools to create a neutral territory. Councilmember Vincent Sarmiento - We need responsible participation - We need non-profit organizations that will provide quality service - Demand is high for programs - We don't want to duplicate services Ms. Pettinicchio mentioned that Probation Officers are willing to help. It is important, she said, to establish early childhood values and build positive relationships with kids. It is common for parents to not know where their children are, which is why it is key to obtain supervision for the children. She added that rules need to be reinforced by parents and that schools can offer the community a neutral territory. Councilwoman Martinez mentioned that Taller San Jose offers programs that can play a part in these efforts. Councilman Vincent Sarmiento emphasized that we need responsible participation and that non- profitorganizations are key in providing quality services because we recognize that demand for programs and services is high. Good coordination is also important because we want to avoid duplicating services. 3:55 p.m. Councilmember Sarmiento left at this time for another meeting. No quorum 2. Committee members comments No comments stated 3. Next Meeting: Wednesday, June 6, 2007 City Hall, Room 831 4. ADJOURNMENT: Meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m. Gerardo Mouet Executive Director Parks, Recreation an Community Services Agency City of Santa Ana Council Committee on 4 April 20, 2007 Parks, Recreation, Education and Youth -Minutes 13 B-9 SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE PUBLIC SAFETY Minutes of Meeting April 24, 2007 CALL TO ORDER The meeting was convened at 5:35 p.m. in the Police Department, 60 Civic Center Plaza, 4th Floor, Santa Ana, California. ATTENDANCE Councilmembers present: Claudia Alvarez, David Benavides, and Sal Tinajero. Staff present: City Manager David Ream, City Attorney Joe Fletcher, Assistant City Attorney Paula Coleman, Police Chief Paul Walters, Fire Chief Phil Garcia, Deputy Chiefs Tony Harrelson and Pete Jensen, Deputy City Attorney Laura Rossini, Fire Marshal Lori Smith, Cmdr. Hank Couisine, Sgt. John Follo, Cpl. Jose Gonzalez, PIS Yolanda Pena, Fire Dept. Education Ofr. Mary Melendrez, Fire Capt. Dan Moorhouse, Executive Asst. to the City Manager Mark Lawrence, and Janet Chop, Recording Secretary. Public present: Teresa Flores; Stanley Fiala. SUMMARY OF DISCUSSIONS 1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approved Minutes of the March 27, 2007 meeting. 2. IDENTIFY 10 PROBLEMATIC LOCATIONS Deputy Chiefs Jensen and Harrelson reviewed the locations identified as problematic in the city. They stressed that the Police Department could have an impact on them using the Problem Oriented Policing model to help reduce visible signs of disorder and frequency of crime in the areas. Committee Member Benavides requested that the 1900 block of W. Myrtle and the 800 block of S. Townsend be added to the areas being addressed. Chief Walters stated that these locations would be added and that the Strike Force Unit would address those locations. 3. GANG INJUNCTION UPDATE ACA Paula Coleman reviewed the Santa Nita Gang Injunction and the progress to date. The gang injunction applies to the 134 identified members of the Santa Nita gang who engage in acts prohibited by the lawsuit. These prohibitions must occur in the "Safety Zone" and in an area open to the public. To date, 32 arrests have been made for violating the Gang Injunction. Half of those arrests involved other crimes in addition to an injunction violation. 13B-10 2 4. GANG ENHANCEMENTS At the last meeting, Councilmember Alvarez asked the City Attorney to look into possible municipal codes regarding graffiti that could aid the District Attorney's office in getting gang enhancements for sentencing. The City Attorney stated that graffiti is already one of those violations that the DA can obtain a gang enhancement on. The only other municipal code that "might" be a possibility is an anti-gang loitering ordinance similar to that which other cities are obtaining, but there was nothing else specific to graffiti. 5. STRIKE FORCE UPDATE Sgt. John Follo presented an update of the Strike Force, which consists of 10 SWAT Team members. He related the enforcement statistics since the inception of the Un_ it: 1448 total arrests; 84 weapons seized, _ approximately 95-1/2 Ibs of narcotics seized, 2,342 field interview cards written, 196 gang members documented, 245 parolees sent back to prison, and 12 murder suspects arrested. He also gave some sample cases of the outstanding work the Strike Force is doing. 6. POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFFING Chief Walters reviewed a chart showing the Police Department's full-time employees per 1,000 population. There are currently 386 positions in the Department with a City population of 351,322. He stated that the use of technology in solving cases has helped the Department to be as effective as possible considering that there is approximately the same number of employees now as in 1988 with a population of 274,600. 7. CENSUS TRACT STATS REGARDING ABC LICENSE LOCATIONS The ABC census tract information was received and filed. 8. ANIMAL SERVICES ORDINANCES DCA Laura Rossini reviewed miscellaneous amendments to Chapter 5 of the SAMC concerning various animal service issues. Incentives will be given for spay and neuter and micro chipping since they are not included in the amendments at this time. Committee members will review the amendments and recommend any suggestions of changes at the next Public Safety meeting. 13B-11 3 9. FIREWORKS REPORT Fire Chief Garcia introduced Mary Melendrez who is the Fire Department's Public Education Officer. Officer Melendrez gave a power point presentation regarding the Fourth of July activities, which included the City fireworks ordinance, fireworks booth lottery system, fireworks booth prevention activities, and the enforcement and educational campaign. TNT Fireworks donated a grant in the amount of $5,000, which was used for printing posters, flyers and a billboard to educate the citizens on the use of fireworks. The Fire Department and Police Department will continue their partnership to eliminate personal injury and property damage, along with minimizing the impact that improper use of Safe and Sane fireworks and illegal fireworks pose on the City's emergency services. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS Stanley Fiala spoke regarding the gang issue in the city. 11. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Fire Chief Garcia thanked the Police Department for their assistance on the Fireworks Education program. Committee Member Benavides stated that he was impressed how Departments work together to solve issues. 12. ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING A. Proposed Amendments to Animal Services Ordinances B. Helicopter Contract Status C. Fire Department Personnel Chart with Compilation of Needs Data D. 10 Problematic Locations Relating to Gang Activity E. Possible Additional Gang Injunction Locations F. EPIC Commission G. Proposed Plan to Address Gang Violence 13. NEXT MEETING DATE -May 15, 2007, 5:30 p.m., City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, 8~h Floor, Santa Ana, California. ADJOURN 8:30 p.m. CPAUL M. WALTERS Chief of Police jc 13B-12