HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-06-03 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 3, 2013
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:09 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern (5:15 p.m.)
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES (5:11 p.m.)
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA (5:15 p.m.)
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
NONE
STAFF Present:
KEVIN O'ROURKE, Interim 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 5:09 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:
1A CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL--EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(a)
• JOINT ITEM - City of Santa Ana, Successor Agency and Housing
Authority v. Ana J. Matosantos, Director of DOF, State Board of
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 JUNE 3, 2013
Equalization, et al; Superior Court, Sacramento, Case Number 34-
2013-800001477
• JOINT ITEM - Hilda Cuenca, Claudia Castaneda, Enima Hernandez,
and Evangelina Avalos, on behalf of themselves and others similarly
situated v. State of California Department of Finance; Ana J.
Matasantos, in her official capacity as Director of the State of California
Department of Finance; County of Sacramento Superior Court Case
No. 34-2013-20001427
• JOINT ITEM - Gerald Peebler v. California Department of Finance,
Ana Matosantos, et al, County of Sacramento Superior Court Case No.
34-2012-80001172, awaiting Court of Appeal Case Number.
1B PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - APPOINTMENT AND PERFORMANCE
EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A. for Report.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:15 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 JUNE 3, 2013
REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:18 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
KEVIN O'ROURKE, Interim City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR PULIDO
INVOCATION ERIC WAKELING, Police Chaplain
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION AND GIFTS to Mayor Roberto Aquino Ruiz of
Sonsonate, El Salvador presented by MAYOR PULIDO, MAYOR PRO TEM
TINAJERO AND COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO for collaborative relationship
between the City of Santa Ana and Sonsonate, El Salvador.
AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
55A DONATION OF SURPLUS LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT TO CITY
OF SONSONATE, EL SALVADOR - City Manager's Office
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 JUNE 3, 2013
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-025 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE DONATION OF A
SURPLUS LAW ENFORCEMENT EQUIPMENT TO THE CITY OF
SONSONATE, EL SALVADOR
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION
Battalion Chief Jim
Prevention Summer.
presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Orange County Fire Authority
Henery and Division Chief Scott Brown recognizing Drowning
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM TINAJERO to
Frank Cabada, student at Godinez Fundamental High School for receiving the Hispanic
Heritage Foundation's National ExxonMobil Engineering and Mathematics Award.
PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Pro Mixed Martial
Arts Fighter Gilbert Melendez, for winning the Strikeforce Lightweight Championship
and ranking #2 in his weight division.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO
to MacArthur Fundamental School students for participating and winning the Orange
County Academic Pentathlon competition.
7th Grade Team:
Selene Chang
Angel Cuellar
Mikaella Miguel
Christina Nguyen
Kevin Nguyen
Elisa Olivares
Blake Pham
Brian Roman
Justin Salgado
8th Grade Team 1
Josceline Acosta
Valerie Borroel
Ashley Chavez
Aaron Mendez
Teddy Moreno
Sofia Olivares
Jesse Perez
Giselle Ramos
Noah Tristan
8th Grade Team 2:
Jason Acosta
Vanessa Avalos
Kyle Cung
Charissa Nguyen
Celina Olivares
Alexis Ortega
Karina Torres
Kyle Nguyen
Miya Lopez
Principal
David Casper
Teachers/Coaches:
Ms. Christine Silva
Mrs. Laurie Tristan
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JUNE 3, 2013
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - No report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Scott Lucero, representing PRAG, spoke in support of medical marijuana
dispensaries; ombudsman hired to help represent their interests.
• Dr. Mark Burrow, concerned that patient's rights infringed when medical marijuana
dispensaries closed.
• Bishop L. J. Guillory, representing Office of Ombudsman General, opined that
patient's rights not represented; support medical marijuana dispensaries.
• Joel Torres, representing H. Martin Foundation, spoke about his service
organization.
• Courtney Baker, supports medical cannabis dispensaries in Santa Ana.
• Raana Assadi, supports medical cannabis dispensaries to alleviate symptoms of
glaucoma.
• Ron Gavelle, support medical cannabis dispensaries to provide him with appetite
stimulants.
• Steve Rocco, indicated that he has witnessed police in area of residence, spoke
about local newspapers that did not print his intent for recall documents; also, noted
that recall requires 15% signature requirement vs. 10% required from Medical
Initiative that recently qualified for the November, 2014 General Election.
• Manuel Pena, spoke on behalf of Hispanic Affairs Committee, requests support to
re-establish the Hispanic Affairs Office (through the Police Department).
• Carlos Melendez, spoke on sunshine ordinance, City to fully implement spirit of the
ordinance.
• Madeline Spencer, supports only temporary amendments to the Sunshine
Ordinance.
• Alex Vega, spoke about lottery system to assign adult baseball fields to league.
• Jesus Nieto, spoke in opposition to adding another adult baseball league.
• Maria Velasquez, thanked Councilmember Benavides for improvements at Jerome
Park; request improvements be done at other park sites as well.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 31A with the
following modifications:
• Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Agenda Item 19E for separate discussion;
• Councilmembers Benavides and Reyna abstained on Agenda Item 25D for
potential conflict of interest;
• Councilmember Martinez pulled Agenda Items 25C, 25D, and 25H; and
• Interim City Manager O'Rourke requested a continuance on Agenda Items
23B and 25E.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Tinajero
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 JUNE 3, 2013
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show
the actual vote. Items without votes are adopted as part of the consent motion.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 20, 2013 - Clerk of the
Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT - City Manager's
Office
MOTION: Confirm Councilmembers Martinez and Sarmiento to
Legislative Council Committee
13B NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER AMEZCUA AS THE WARD 3
REPRESENTATIVE FOR A FULL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 13,
2016 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint.
Residing
Name Board/Commission Ward
Ivan Enriquez Youth Commission, Alternate 3
(Replaces J. Madrid)
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A CLOSED SESSION REPORT - None
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JUNE 3, 2013
19B EXCUSED ABSENCES - None
19C DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS - City Manager's Office
MOTION: Approve the requests for the destruction of obsolete
records from various City departments in accordance with the
retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013-014.
19D QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING DIVISION PROJECTS AND
ACTIVITIES (JANUARY 2013 - MARCH 2013) - Community Development
Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
19E AUTHORIZATION TO RELEASE REQUESTS FOR QUALIFICATIONS
FOR SPECIALIZED LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES - City Attorney's
Office
Councilmember Sarmiento requested background information on item.
City Attorney Carvalho reported that contracts will be for specialized legal
services for a three-year period. Contract approval by the City Council will
be forthcoming. Council discussion ensued. City Council supports efforts;
all City departments must have coordinated legal services.
MOTION: Authorize the City Attorney to issue Request for
Qualifications for specialized legal services.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 JUNE 3, 2013
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A 2012 STATE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR THE ANTI-DRUG
ABUSE ENFORCEMENT TEAM - Police Department
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2013-132 - Recognizing the 2012
State Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of $113,723 and appropriate
same into the 2012 State Justice Assistance Grant fund
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
MOTION: Award in accordance with Request for Council Action.
(Items 22A through 22D)
22A SPEC. NO. 12-038 - CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH UNITED RENTAILS
INC. FOR EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND CONCRETE - Renew the contract
with United Rentals, Inc. for equipment rental and concrete for a one year
period in an amount not to exceed $40,000 - Finance & Management
Services
22B SPEC. NO. 13-022 - CONTRACT AWARD TO EN POINTE
TECHNOLOGIES FOR VMWARE SUPPORT CONTRACT RENEWAL -
Award contract with En Pointe Technoloogies Sales, Inc. for the purchase
of a VMware Support Contract in the amount not to exceed $38,600 -
Finance & Management Services
22C SPEC. NO. 13-023 - CONTRACT AWARD TO NEW TECH SOLUTIONS,
INC. FOR CISCO NETWORK SWITCH UPGRADES - Award a contract
to New Tech Solutions, inc. for the purchase of a Cisco network switch
upgrades in the amount not the exceed $77,000 - Finance & Management
Services
22D SPEC. NO. 13-028 - CONTRACT AWARD TO DELL CORP FOR
COMPUTERS AND SERVER EQUIPMENT- Award a contract to Dell
Computer Corporation for the purchase of computers and server
equipment for the Public Works Agency, the Planning and Building
Agency and the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency in an
amount not to exceed $104,000 - Finance & Management Services
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 JUNE 3, 2013
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A CONTRACT INCREASE TO ADD STREETLIGHTS TO FIRST STREET
BRIDGE REPLACEMENT OVER THE SANTA ANA RIVER (PROJECT
NO. 061723) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Increase the contract with Powell Constructors, Inc., for
the construction of the First Street bridge replacement over the
Santa Ana River by $250,000 for a total estimated contract amount of
$8,065,000, and authorize the City Manager to execute change orders
in an amount not to exceed the authorized contingency.
23B CONTRACT AWARD TO KASA CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR FLOWER
STREET BIKE TRAIL GAP CLOSURE (PROJECT NO. 122620) - Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Table item indefinitely, at the request of staff.
AGREEMENTS
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute the following agreements, subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney and/or
actions as noted on the Request for Council Action report. (Item
25A, 25B and 25E through 25G)
25A AGMT NO. 2013-074 - ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES - With the County
of Orange in an amount not to exceed $1,068,799 - Police Department
25B AGMT NO. 2013-075 - HELICOPTER SERVICES - With the Orange
County Sheriff's Department in an annual amount not to exceed $360,474
- Police Department
25C AGMT NO. 2013-07£ - FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN - City Manager's
Office
Councilmember Martinez requested recap on agenda item. Interim
Deputy City Manager D. Kurita informed that agreement will fund
completion of the Strategic Plan.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement, subject to non-substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney, with Management Partners,
Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,000.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 JUNE 3, 2013
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Benavides
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
Martinez, Pulido,
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
*Councilmembers Benavides (Boardmember on Kidworks) and Reyna (O.C. Education
affiliation) reported potential conflicts of interest on Agenda Item 25D and left the dais
during the discussion of this matter.
25D DISTRIBUTION OF WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT FORMULA
YOUTH FUNDS FOR PROGRAM YEAR 2013-2014 - Community
Development Agency
Councilmember Martinez expressed concern with allocation of certain
programs; suggested PREY Council Committee should partake in the
decision making and review Request for Proposal. City Council concurred
and requested detailed information on one-time City programs and other
funded programs.
Linda Oberman, Economic Development Manager, Community
Development Agency provided background information on process.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute agreements, subject to non-substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney, as follow:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council
to execute agreements for Workforce Investment Act Formula
Youth funds with the following Youth Program Operators for
Program Year 2013-2014 in the amount of $982,562. If final
allocations are less than anticipated, contract amounts will be
decreased proportionately to the actual amount of Youth funds
awarded.
• AGMT NO. 2013-077 - Orange County Asian and $101,340
Pacific Islander Community Alliance
• AGMT NO. 2013-078 - Santa Ana Public Library $170,000
• AGMT NO. 2013-079 - Santa Ana WORK Center $170,000
STEM Youth Program
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 JUNE 3, 2013
• AGMT NO. 2013-080 - Orange County Conservation $200,000
Corps
• AGMT NO. 2013-081 - Orange County Children's $180,000
Therapeutic Arts Center
• AGMT NO. 2013-082 - Career College of California $79,920
• AGMT NO. 2013-083 - KidWorks $81,302
2. AGMT NO. 2013-084 - Approve and authorize the City Manager
and Clerk of the Council extend the term of the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center for the Youth
Service Provider Navigator to June 30, 2014 and allocate funding
from program year 2013-2014 funds in the amount of $357,990.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Martinez, Pulido, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Benavides, Reyna (2)
ABSENT: None (0)
25E MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF THE CABRILLO TENNIS
CENTER - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
Continue consideration of item 25E per staff request.
25F AGMT NO. 2013-085 - SENIOR MEALS PROGRAMS - With Community
SeniorServ, Inc. in an amount of $80,000 - Parks, Recreation &
Community Services Agency and Community Develoment Agency
25G AGMT NO. 2013-086 - SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LA
ESTRELLITA FOR GRAND AVENUE WIDENING (PROJECT NO.
081732 NONGENERAL FUND) - With La Estrellita, tenant of the property
located at 208 North Grand Avenue, Unit A (APN 398-453-06), in an
amount of $12,962 - Public Works Agency
25H SECURE BIKE PARKING FACILITIES Public Works Agency
Councilmember Martinez expressed support of infrastructure
improvements and securing such facilities.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 JUNE 3, 2013
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement, subject to non-substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney, as follows:
1. AGMT NO. 2013-087 - With Acire, Inc., to provide design-build
services for construction of secure bike parking facilities in an amount
not to exceed $200,622.
2. Approve a Cost Analysis for a total estimated project delivery cost of
$234,275.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITNARIANCES
31A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-02 TO ALLOW AFTER-HOURS
OPERATION AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-07 TO
ALLOW A BANQUET FACILITY FOR THE C4: CURE FOR THE
COMMON DELI AT 200 NORTH BROADWAY - JEFFREY HALL,
APPLICANT - Planning and Building Agency
Recommended action approved by the Planning Commission on
September 13, 2013, by a vote of 6-0 (Bacerra abstained).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2013-02 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2013-07 as
conditioned.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 JUNE 3, 2013
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
Agenda Item 50A initially approved by 7-0 vote; Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero,
seconded by Councilmember Sarmiento motioned to reconsider item.
50A ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 2-155 AND 2-157 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE - THE SUNSHINE ORDINANCE - City Manager's
Office
City Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Sarmiento requested
clarification on proposed changes. City Attorney Carvalho summarized
proposed changes. Councilmember Sarmiento requested that proposed
changes to budget and strategic plan have a one-year moratorium.
Councilmember Martinez concurred. Public participation and engagement
paramount.
Finance & Management Services Agency Executive Director, F. Gutierrez,
communicated that proposed changes would allow staff to present most
complete information to the community and staff would strive to meet
initial deadlines set by City Council.
City Attorney Carvalho recommended following amendment to ordinance:
Section 2-157 (b): Each February and September, staff shall strive to host
a community meeting in preparation of the annual budget, but in no event
shall these meetings be held any later than the last day of March or
October, respectively.
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title, as amended by City Attorney.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2843 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 2-155 AND 2-157 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
SUNSHINE ORDINANCE
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
SECOND: Martinez
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
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JUNE 3, 2013
RESOLUTIONS
55A AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER - CONSIDERED EARLIER
55B RESOLUTION AFFIRMING CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE CITY'S
CIRCULATION ELEMENT AND THE MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL
HIGHWAYS AND CONCURRENCE WITH EXISTING
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT AREA FEE PROGRAM -
Public Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-026 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AFFIRMING CONSISTENCY BETWEEN
THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND THE
MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna,
Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MEETING RECESSED TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENCY
MEETING AT 8:23 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 8:24 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS
PRESENT.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A PUBLIC HEARING: ADOPTION OF TWO-YEAR BUDGET FISCAL
YEARS 2013-15; MISCELLANEOUS FEE INCREASES AND CITY'S
BASIC CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS - City
Manager's Office and Finance & Management Services Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on May 24 and 31,
2013.
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. The following speakers
addressed the City Council:
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 JUNE 3, 2013
Peter Katz, proposed City Council consider adding a Measure on the
November, 2014 General Election ballot to support the arts, culture and
parks programs through a voluntary donation on the water bill.
Apolonio Cortez, thanked City staff for the public forum on the budget held
May 29, 2013; public safety continues to be important; supports
community policing program.
Adrian Munoz, member of SACReD, concerned with expenditures at City
Jail.
Genevieve Southgate, representing Bowers Museum, noted that Bowers
housed at City owned facility; spoke of community programs benefitting
the local community.
Clark Castler, supports library program and return of Bookmobile program.
The Mayor closed the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pulido left the meeting at 8:25 p.m. and did not return.
Interim City Manager K. O'Rourke reviewed issue bin from the 5/28/13
City Council Meeting. Priorities as follows become available will include:
• Willard Joint Use Park Optimal staffing $128,000
• Garfield Community Center Optimal Staffing $199,000
• 4th of July City event $30,000
• Additional General Fund Code Enforcement Staffing $473-$987,000
Community, Preservation - Staffing Prooosal and Obiectives
Current
Budgeted
Effective
Ideal
Staffing Proposal Respond to 190% of
Size of Backlog Proactive Night/Weekend
General Fund Costs
violations within Enforcement Enforcement
11 FTE CDBG - $624,607
- (1) Comm. Pres. Coord.
Less than 25%
General Fund-$576,086
(3) Sr. Inspectors (l-CDBG) 18-days 536 Violation Backlog proactive None PREP-$234.818
- (5) Inspectors (2-CDBG) $1,435,511
- 2) Sr. Office Asst I3-CDBG
15.5 FTE Reduce backlog growth
Increased Special Events Only
General Fund - $659,372
Adds: by SD%.
Proactive
- $785,229
CDBG
(2) Technicians (CDBG)
- 7-Days Backlog reduced to in
enforcement (Downtown fiestas, PREP -$359.149
- 12 Inspectors (1-CDBG) approximately CDBG areas only Mother's Day, $1,803,750
-1.5) Cust. Svc. Clrk. (CDBG) 244-violations Valentine's Day)
Adds:
21 FTE
Expanded Special Events +loint
$456
,528-Staff
Adds: No additional backlog
Proactive Activities with Police .
r
$16
- (2) Technicians
5-Days than 100
Less
created.
enforcement and Public Works ,528
$47272,528
- (2) Inspectors ,
violaton
backlog outside CDBG
- (1) Sr. Office Asst. remains (Vendor, bar sweeps,
- (.5) Cust. Svc.Clrk. areas MMD) Total: $2,276,278
26.5 FTE Adds:
Adds: Special Events +Joint $955,113-Staff
_(1) Sr. Inspector No
new backlog
Full Proactive
Activities with Police
532.000 - Car
- (3) Inspectors 3-Days created + eliminate all
Enforcement
and Public Works
$987,113
- (1) Sr. Office Asst. existing backlog
(Same as effettivel
-IS) Cust. Svc. Clrk. Total: $2,790,863
Job Tide FY 13-14 Cost FY 1415 Cost
Community Preservation Technician $ 84,747 $ 90,188
Community Preservation Inspector $ 99,913 $ 105,908
Senior Community Preservation Inspector $ 111,637 $ 119,306
Senior Office Assistant $ 63,991 $ 67,830
Customer Service Clerk(P/T) $ 23,218 $ 24,300
CDBG Expenditures
FY 12 -13 (est.): $732,252 (incl. indirect)
FY 1344: $870,000
5-Year Avg. R of Annual Viol. Recd - 7
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 JUNE 3, 2013
City Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Martinez requested
information on priorities of funding staff at Willard and Garfield Community
Centers, City sponsoring the 4t" of July event, and increased staffing for
Code Enforcement. Noted for the record that she does not support the
Water Fund transfer to the General Fund.
90A
90B
Councilmember Benavides, requested clarification on budget fluctuations
from 2013-14 to 2014-15; Code Enforcement staffing; and requested
survey information on staffing levels for the City Manager's Office
compared to other cities.
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2844 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO THE
SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR A TWO YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2013
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Reyna
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
Martinez, Reyna,
None (0)
None (0)
Pulido (1)
*Councilmember Sarmiento requested that resolutions on miscellaneous
fee increases and classification changes be adopted concurrently with
budget ordinance at the following meeting. (6/17/13)
COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None
CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Reported that Orange County Fire Authority holding Community Safety
Days tentativley planned for September 22nd; also, Orange County
Safe Apartments Initiative; and
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 JUNE 3, 2013
• Congratulated Orange County High School of the Arts students on
great end of year performance at Segerstrom Performing Arts Center.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Attended Memorial Day event at Fairhaven Cemetery; congratulated
all for nice event;
• Attended Youth Budget Forum that was well attended;
• Congratulated all high school graduates and wished them well;
• Happy Father's Day to all; and
• Encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Invited all to attend the Fourth of July Fireworks Show on Sunday,
June 30th at Centennial Park;
• Asked that all support our local businesses and shop in town.
Councilmember Martinez:
• Commented on recent park opening sponsored by Latino Health
Access;
• Related California, celebrated the grand opening of Triada Court,
Triada Gardens and Triada Village, which together form a new
community of affordable apartment homes in the Lacy Neighborhood
of the Santa Ana Station District;
• Thanked colleagues and staff for another successful Health and
Fitness Event held on Saturday, June 1St;
• Commented on extensive number of public meetings held on the City
budget; noted that 80% of budget was salaries and benefits;
community requesting additional programs;
• Wished all a Happy Father's Day.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Thanked City Manager and staff for budget presentations;
• Commented that Vector Control's special presentation rescheduled;
request press release on recent West Nile virus incident;
• Recently attended Chamber of Commerce meeting; request more
participation in ambassador program and networking;
• Requested update from staff on accountability efforts;
• Reported that Development and Land Use Council Committee holding
meeting on Tuesday, June 4th;
• Wished all graduates well in their endeavors; and
• Happy Father's Day to all.
Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero:
• Commented on recent changes to baseball field assignment process
that will allow for more equity; and pony league and travel ball team
successes-land
• Wished all a Happy Father's Day.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 JUNE 3, 2013
ADJOURNED- 9:36 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Monday, June 17, 2013 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.
OA Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Street Car Project Locally Preferred Alignment
• Ordinance Addressing Homeless Shelters as per Requirements in SB 2
• Study Session on Entertainment Ordinance
• Public Hearing on Sexlinger Property
• Adoption of Strategic Plan
• Harbor Blvd. Mixed-Use Plan
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 JUNE 3, 2013