HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-01-21 RegularCALLED TO ORDER
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 21, 2014
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:12 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (5:13 p.m.)
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
Quorum was established thru presence of Councilmembers Amezcua, Benavides,
Martinez, Reyna, and Sarmiento.
MOTION: Elect Councilmember Sarmiento as Chair (pursuant to SAMC 2-
101 due to unavailability of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem).
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Benavides
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento, Reyna,
Sarmiento (5)
None (0)
None (0)
Pulido and Tinajero (2)
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PUBLIC COMMENTS — None
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:12 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:
• City of Santa Ana, Successor Agency and Housing Authority:
Peebler vs. State of California Superior Court Case No. 34-2012-
80001172; Court of Appeal Case No. C073698
• City of Santa Ana, Successor Agency and Housing Authority:
Cuenca vs. State of California Case No. 34-2013-80001427-CU-
W M-G DS
• City of Santa Ana, Successor Agency and Housing Authority: CCU
of Santa Ana vs. Ana Matosantos (DOF) Case No. 34-2013-
80001477
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director, Ed
Raya
Employee Organizations: Service Employees' International Union
(SEIU) Part-time Civil Service Employees
AGENDA ITEM ADDED
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 (b), there was a need to take immediate
action on an item and the need for action came to the attention of the local agency
subsequent to the posting of the agenda; City Attorney Carvalho requested that the
following item be added to the Agenda:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — POTENTIAL LITIGATION
pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.(d) — 1 case
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Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by
Councilmember Sarmiento, to add items to Closed Session. Motion
carried 6-0 (Tinajero absent).
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — See Item 19A. for reportable actions.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5:53 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING
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CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
REGULAR OPEN SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:54 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
CARLOS AYALA AND JAKELYNE CARRERA
OF LOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JERRY HILL, POLICE CHAPLAIN
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO recognizing Korean American Day,
January 13, 2014. Accepting the Proclamation is Dr. Andrew Oh, President of the
Korean American Federation of Orange County.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO for MAYOR PRO
TEM TINAJERO to the Segerstrom High School Polo Team for winning the 2013 CIF
Championship.
Coaches: Head Coach Tim Frederickson and Assistant Coaches Andrew Salway
and Herb Kimmons
Team: Isaac Alfaro, Isaac Ambriz, Brian Arciniega, Balsom Boudiab, Vincent
Burreuta, Seth Chavez, Louis Contreras, Jonathan Cubillo, Steven Dinh, Jacob
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Espinoza, Danny Gomez, Noe Gonzalez, Steven Huezo, Ivan Lomeli, Martin
Madrigal, Daniel Montezuma, David Molina, Nick Navarro, Fernando Navarro,
Oscar Osario, Christian Palatto, Sol Silva, and Julian Tapia
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to
the Calacas and El Centro Cultural volunteers who helped organize Noche de Altares
(Day of the Dead) celebration that was held on November 2, 2013. Volunteers included
Rudy Cordova, Theresa Dang, Yenni Diaz, Maria Esquivel, Jose Gloria, Nes Medrano,
Carolina Sarmiento, Socorro Sarmiento and Benjamin Vazquez
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — City Attorney Carvalho reported that City Council
approved a late add on to the Closed Session Agenda; City Council authorized the City
Manager to offer a reward of up to $5,000 to find the assailants for the incident that
occurred this past weekend. City Manager noted that it was a matching fund to the
reward offered by the Downtown Santa Ana Association for a total of $10,000. Police
Chief Rojas provided report on incident. Chief Rojas indicated that increased Police
presence in the downtown; unfortunate incident was isolated; leveraging technology
with surveillance equipment; security and safety paramount.
Council discussion ensued, request staff review funds available from the PBID
settlement agreement for security in the downtown area; combine efforts amongst two
downtown associations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• George Estrada, opined that District Attorney or Attorney General should investigate
Brown Act violations and City Council adopt strong ethics laws with
penalties/disciplinary actions for violations; commented on Agenda Item 65A and
modernization of Utility Users Tax "UUT", noted that surrounding cities do not have
UUTs; no need to add matter to the General Election for voter consideration.
• Steve Rocco, commented on various crimes that have occurred in the County.
• Samuel Romero, opined that increased alcohol beverage control license approval
lead to death of young victim over the weekend.
• Ryan Chase, President of Dowtown Inc. saddened by tragic incident over the
weekend; noted that security is top priority; dedicated patrol and increased video
surveillance will help in the future; thanked City Council for matching fund of $5000
for arrest of perpetrators; some initiatives include new retailers and restaurants
coming into Downtown; fruit and cinema festival debut next month — momentum
building to have a vibrant and safe Downtown.
• Jeannie Gillett, President of Old Orchard Conservancy, attended ribbon cutting
today of Madison Park Garden — public/private venture; conservancy presented 50 —
50 plan to the City that includes education component, legal precedence to support
their Plan; opined that City Council responsible for making policy decisions that
benefit health and welfare of families in community.
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• Lou Correa, State Senator, proud resident of Santa Ana and believe City is safest
compared to others of similar size; brutal and senseless death of Kim Pham over the
weekend; many witnesses to altercation; public plead to come forward with evidence
or witness accounts; bothered that lack of assistance to stop beating; commitment to
share cost of security cameras; dedicated officers in area; police presence
important; together find resources to improve safety.
• Manuel Pena, opined that increased restaurants and entertainment businesses in
the Downtown will increase crime.
• Zuleyma Valera, member of SACReD, praying for family of Kim Pham; commented
that many residents afraid of being involved if illegal residents because of
deportation/arrest concern; send police officers and positively engage
neighborhoods to earn their trust; discourage decriminalization of youth; library too
far; unregulated housing; schools that don't prepare youth for leadership roles;
building relationships is most important to include in strategic plan.
• Apolonio Cortez, commented on public forums on strategic plan, equal growth,
incentivize small businesses and economic development.
• Adrian Munoz, member of SACReD and volunteer with Centro Cultural de Mexico,
seek support in educating community on where to obtain assistance; important to
showcase talents.
• Manuela Lopez, member of SACReD and Healthy Communities, have participated in
strategic plan forums; cultural expression important; Plan should include 1. Value
traditions of immigrants 2. Education, art and culture expression.
• Alondra Campos, spoke of proposed Strategic Plan and values that should be
included in Plan - health, healthy and fresh foods, safety, and acceptance of
residents regardless of immigration status, quality housing.
• Miriam Lopez, voice of youth should be included in Strategic Plan, opportunity to
grow in community — participate in city government, leadership skills,
decriminalization of youth.
• Carlos Melendez, commented on Strategic Plan and need for housing that is
dignified and better transportation alternatives such as bicycle lanes.
• Juan Carlos Macedo, has attended several forums on Strategic Plan; priorities
should be transportation and accessible housing; want to know status of jail.
• Madeline Spencer, happy new year to all, member of SACReD, coalition has been
working with staff and City Council to develop Strategic Plan, key issues have been
raised by various members of the community; values need to be included in plan;
include "Inclusions"; discussed the 7 values as proposed by SACReD; outreach and
communication; engage residents of all backgrounds; reduce barriers and increase
dialogue. Ideas of communities important to be incorporated
• Matthew Southgate, commented on destruction of mural at Santora Building; lack of
cameras when previous murder occurred several months ago; artist village parking
garage has no cameras in place urged Council policy
• Jeffrey Hall, owner of C4 Deli and Chapter One, proud of City's progress to date,
spoke on behalf of his businesses and condemn incident over the weekend; focus
on bringing justice and prevent future incidents; the Downtown Association
Restaurant Association will be discussing at upcoming meeting.
• Frances Cadenas, spoke on behalf of Orange County Board of Supervisor Janet
Nguyen, read statement on incident over the weekend; encouraged witnesses to
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come forward; ensure safety of all patrons; safety measures to be placed; willing to
assist the City.
• Alex Vega, seek moment of silence in memory of young victim
• Robert M. Hammond, member of the Orange County Board of Education, expressed
condolences to family of Kim Pham; spoke of efforts to receive full funding for
special education — currently at 16%, if fully funded would be able to hire about
4,000 teachers at $88,000 a year; request City Council assistance in reaching out
and applying pressure to State elected officials to support program; would result in
economic boom and assist special needs community.
o City Council expressed support for Special Education Funding and efforts by
the Orange County Board of Education; Legislative Council Committee to add
to platform and allow state and federal lobbyist to make it a priority; letter of
support to be prepared by staff.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 29A as recommended by
staff with the following modifications:
• Excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero from January 21, 2014 City
Council Meeting;
• Councilmember Martinez pulled agenda Item 256 for separate discussion; and
• Councilmember Reyna pulled Agenda Items 20A and 22A for separate
discussion.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
Separate actions
art; of the consent
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 2014 -
Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER AMEZCUA AS THE WARD 3
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION FOR
A FULL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, 2016 - Clerk of the Council
Office
MOTION: Appoint Carolina Sarmiento (Ward 3 resident).
13B COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS — Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Receive and file Development and Transportation minutes
of October 31, 2013 and November 7, 2013.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — None
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero from the
January 21, 2014 City Council meeting.
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BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A,
Councilmember Reyna requested clarification on selection of process.
Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Gerardo
Mouet noted that it was competitive process.
MOTION:
1. AGMT NO. 2014-021 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Fiesta de Carnival in an
amount of $22,500 for a one-year term with option of extending
the term for one-year, upon written approval by the City Manager,
based on the terms set forth in the agreement and subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
2. AGMT NO. 2014.022 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with "O" Entertainment in the
amount of $15,250 for a one-year term with option of extending
the term for one-year, upon written approval by the City Manager,
based on the terms set forth in the agreement and subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
3. AGMT NO. 2014-023 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Robert Acosta &
Associates in an amount of $13,500 for a one-year term with
option of extending the term for one-year, upon written approval
by the City Manager, based on the terms set forth in the
agreement and subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
4. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2014-059 - Recognizing
projected carnival revenue in the amount of $51,250 in the Recreation
Special Fees and Donations revenue account and appropriate funds to
the Recreation Special Fees and Donations expenditure account.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Reyna
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VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides,
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero(1)
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22B
Martinez, Pulido,
Councilmember Reyna requested staff report on matter. Executive
Director of Finance and Management Services Francisco Gutierrez
indicated that funds will provide for software and infrastructure to allow for
WiFi services for 26 sites throughout the City.
MOTION: Award a contract to Vector Resources, Inc. in an amount
not to exceed $338,000.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES
SECOND: Reyna
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
SPEC. NO. 13-070 - ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
SERVCIES - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Award a contract to Excelsior Elevator for a three-year
period in an annual amount of $63,500, with provisions for two one-
year renewals exercisable by the City Manager, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
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22C. SPEC. NO. 13-077 - PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR URGENT HVAC
EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AT THE ROSS ANNEX - Finance & Management
Services
MOTION: Authorize payment to Trane in an amount of $22,700, and
increase the aggregate limit for HVAC equipment inspections,
maintenance and repairs in an amount not to exceed $25,000.
AGREEMENTS
25A. AGMT NO. 2014-024 - INMATE FOOD AND CATERING SERVICES FOR
VARIOUS CITY EVENTS - Police Department
MOTION: Execute an amendment with Aramark Correctional
Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,330,185 for a one-year
term.
Councilmember Martinez, request Police Chief explain funding program.
Police Chief noted that funds used to support 46 existing cameras in the
Civic Center and Police Department. Staff currently exploring option of
receiving video feed from cameras in private sectorflocal businesses
throughout the City.
Councilemmber Martinez inquired if funds could be used for Downtown
area and cost associated; Strategic Plan to include funds to assist in this
endeavor. Councilmember Sarmiento, advise staff utilize federal lobbyist
to advocate for expansion of UASI restrictive funding to help fund cameras
in the Downtown and outside of the Civic Center area. Councilmember
Amezcua, asked for the number of surveillance cameras the City operates
at the Downtown parking structures.
MOTION: Execute an agreement with Siemens Inc. in an amount not
to exceed $217,300 to terminate on June 30, 2014 with option of
extending the term, upon written approval by the City Manager,
based on the terms set forth in the agreement and subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney
MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
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Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero(1)
25C. AGMT NO. 2014-026 - PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES
IN DISTICT TWO - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency and
Community Development Agency
MOTION: Execute a one-year agreement amendment, with DMS
Facility Services, LLC, with option of extending the term for two one-
year agreements, upon written approval by the City Manager, based
on the terms set forth in the agreement and in an amount not to
exceed $326,506.79; also, approve a 10% contingency for
unanticipated work for a total amount not to exceed $359,157.47,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
29A. ESTABLISH A LISTING OF APPROVED QUALIFIED FIRMS TO
PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Approve the selection of the following firms for providing
financial advisory services to the City for two years with the option
to extend the listing for one additional year with an initial project
cost of $75,000 with future projects to be paid from generated
savings upon approval of the City Manager:
1. Public Financial Management Group (PFM)
2. Fieldman Rolapp & Associates
3. First Southwest
4. Urban Futures, Inc. (UFI)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50A. ADOPT ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE E-
FILING - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2853 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF
THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2-110,
RELATING TO CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE FILING METHODS
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides,
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero(1)
RESOLUTIONS
Martinez, Pulido,
55A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE BUREAU OF
RECLAMATION WATERSMART PROGRAM - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-003 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
WATERSMART WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT
PROGRAM UNDER THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
INTERIOR AND THE SECURE WATER ACT OF 2011
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
SECOND: Benavides
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
55B. RESOLUTION FOR HOUSING -RELATED PARKS PROGRAM GRANT
APPLICATION IN AN AMOUNT OF $717,450 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A PARK AT MEMORY LANE AND THE SANTA
ANA RIVER - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-004 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR
HOUSING RELATED PARKS GRANT
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Benavides
Amezcua, Benavides,
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Tinajero (1)
Martinez, Pulido,
55C. NOMINATE AND APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE, COUNCILMEMBER
ANGELICA AMEZCUA, AND AN ALTERNATE, MAYOR PRO TEM SAL
TINAJERO, TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (OCFA)
BOARD - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Matter pulled from the Agenda at the request of Orange
County Fire Authority representatives.
55D. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1102 (AB1102)
REGARDING BEACH BONFIRES - City Manager's Office
*Mayor Pulido abstained on matter due to his role at the Air Quality
Management District.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2014-005 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1102
AND THE PROTECTION OF BEACH BONFIRES
MOTION: Reyna
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
REPORTS
SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento (5)
None (0)
Pulido (1)
Tinajero (1)
Martinez, Reyna,
65A. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PREPARE DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT TO
VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 4, 2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTION:
ORDINANCE MODERNIZING THE UTILITY USER TAX — City Manager's
Office
MOTION: Authorize and direct staff to prepare all required
documents necessary to proceed with a ballot measure to modernize
the Utility Users Tax Code (UUT), including, but not limited to, all of
the following:
a) a resolution giving notice of the City's General Municipal Election
to be held in the City of Santa Ana on November 4, 2014 for the
submission of questions to the voters relating to changes in the
City's UUT;
b) a resolution containing the ballot question and related proposed
UUT ordinance;
c) a resolution authorizing Councilmembers to file written
arguments for or against the amendments;
d) guidelines for preparation of arguments for or against the
proposed amendments;
e) all other documents required to proceed with the UUT
modernization.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento
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VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero(1)
65B. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR PRIMARY
ELECTIONS AND RELATED ELECTION ISSUES - City Attorney's Office
Continued from the December 2, 2013 City Council meeting by a vote of
6-0 (Tinajero absent).
Continued from the December 16, 2013 City Council meeting by a vote of
6-0 (Tinajero absent).
MOTION: Table item indefinitely.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
WORK STUDY SESSION
SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Benavides,
Reyna, Sarmiento (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Tinajero (1)
Martinez, Pulido,
WSA. CITY'S ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC)
LICENSES - Planning and Building Agency
Presentation by Karen Haluza, Interim Executive Director of Planning and
Building Agency
Status Report on Restaurants with Alcohol Sales CUPS
and Entertainment Permits
Where We Are Today
• New ordinance adopted in July 2013.
• Streamlined and reduced costs to obtain an alcohol sales CUP, and
standardized conditions.
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• Added a new permit to allow restaurants to offer entertainment.
• Since adoption 13 new alcohol sales CUPS for stores (2) and
restaurants (11) have been approved citywide.
• One entertainment permit has been approved so far.
Trends in Restaurant CUPS — 2011 to 2013
Trends in Restaurant CUPS — 2011 to 2013
16
• All Restaurant CUPS
14 • Downtown
Restaurant CURS
12
10 �-
6
6
4
2
0
2011 2012 2013
Ovenall Increase In new
restaurants with alcohol
solescitvwide.
New restaurants in the
Downtown have grown
as a proportlon of all
restaurants from 20%In
2011 to 60%In 2013.
Downtown Restaurants
• Since ordinance adoption in July 2013 there have been 7 CUPS
approved in the Downtown to allow alcohol sales at new or existing
restaurants.
• Most went into spaces that were vacant.
Address Business Name
Previous Building Use
305 E. 41h St., #200 Native Son Alehouse
Vacant
301 N. Spurgeon El Mercado
Vacant
206 N. Broadway Au Naturaw
Existing Restaurant
207 W. 2nd, Bldg. A The Volstead
Vacant
207 W. 2hd, Bldg. B Robbin's Nest
Vacant
324 W. 4th, Unit A Barrel Room
Vacant
305 E. 41h, Unit 106 Wurst Haus
Retail
Distribution of Existing Downtown Land Uses
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■ Eating Establishment
® Office
Other/Misc.
* Residential
Retail
* Service
* Vacant
Follow -Up Items
• Working to complete the issuance of new CUPs for existing concert
venues.
• Contacting businesses to assist them in the entertainment permit
application process.
Council discussion ensued. Mayor Pulido requested number of current
liquor licenses issued Citywide and percentage of vacancies in the
Downtown and Citywide. Councilmember Amezcua, requested number of
entertainment licenses the City has issued to date. Councilmember
Sarmiento asked If Planning and Building Agency staff has identified the
appropriate level of resources necessary to correspond to the level of
Conditional Use Permits issued. Staff to focus resources for public safety
in the 5-Year Strategic Plan.
COMMENTS
90A CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Cavazos reported that revised 5-Year Forecast would be
presented to the City Council at the next City Council Meeting.
90B CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Martinez:
• Thanked Ron Gonzalez, reporter for the OC Register for his service to
the community;
• Reported that the Police Department held bike safety event over the
weekend;
• Attended the ribbon cutting for the Madison Park Joint -Use Community
Garden and Basketball Court Renovation Project;
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• Commented on Agenda Item 55B that applies for a grant for a new
park;
• Requests that staff include an annual update on the Sunshine
Ordinance at a future City Council study session;
• Noted that guidelines for federal platform discussed at Legislative
Committee;
• February 8ch at 9 a.m. the City will host a forum on strategic plan —
encouraged residents to review draft and participate;
• Spoke of incident over the weekend; need to take personal
responsibility and report incidents to the Police Department; build trust
and relationships with Police; proposed the City revive the Community
Policing Academy.
Councilmember Sarmiento:
• Recognized Ron Gonzalez for his service to the community and the
OC Register;
• Thanked staff for tonight's presentation and staff for ribbon cutting
ceremony held earlier today;
• Commented on revised City's financial forecast; significant deviation
from previous fiscal years; very optimistic; and
• Governor's declaration of State of Drought Emergency: Water
Resources Manager reported that City on alert and need to be
conscience of water usage; City has 2 water sources — ground water
and Metropolitan Water District; encouraged all to purchase low usage
devices; - not in crisis mode, but all should conserve.
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Thanked Ron Gonzalez for efforts covering issues in the City;
• Thanked City Manager for positive forecast;
• Thoughts and prayers with family of Kim Pham; security and safety is
important to the City; witnesses to come forward; and
• Adjourn in memory of Kim Pham
Councilmember Reyna:
• Conserve water and use drought resistant plants;
• Support department of education in efforts to fully fund Special Needs
program;
• Commented on ribbon cutting ceremony at Madison Park; City is
leader is joint use ventures; applaud city staff bringing project to
fruition;
• Participated in YMCA Model Legislation Court; cultivate young
residents;
• Encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana for Valentine's Day
• Prayers to family of Kim Pham; City taking proactive measures.
Councilmember Benavides:
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• Attended Grand Center Arts opening event and the Dr. Martin Luther
King Celebration at Second Baptist Church over the weekend;
• Thanked staff for tonight's presentation;
• Encouraged all to attend monthly Art Walk at Artist Village on February
1st; and
• Urged all to shop and patronize restaurants in the City.
Mayor Pulido:
• Requested staff identify Citywide vacancy rate; encourage economic
development; empty lots may be used as community gardens;
• Thanked Ron Gonzalez for fair and responsible reporting;
• Commented that Downtown is safe; continue to support local
businesses; and
• Adjourned meeting in Memory of Kim Pham.
ADJOURNED - 9:24 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 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.
Adjourn in Memory of
Annie "Kim" Pham
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Street Car Project Locally Preferred Alignment
• Public Hearing on Sexlinger Property
• Adoption of Strategic Plan
• Harbor Blvd. Mixed -Use Plan
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