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Home My WebLink About10A - MINUTES - 07-01-14MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JULY 1, 2014 CLOSED SESSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 5:10 P.M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (5:40 P.M.) SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern ANGELICA AMEZCUA P. DAVID BENAVIDES (5:12 P.M.) MICHELE MARTINEZ ROMAN A. REYNA VINCENT F. SARMIENTO COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: None STAFF Present: DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council PUBLIC COMMENTS Robin Cook, would like to know what, if any, liability medical marijuana establishments have on the City; suggest hold harmless provision be included in permit process from such businesses. COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:13 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: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -1 1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director, Ed Raya Employee Organizations: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA) • Part -time Civil Service Employees (PTNS) • Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA) • Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA) CLOSED SESSION REPORT — See Item 19A. for any reportable actions. ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5:51 P.M. AND CONVENED TO THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -2 REGULAR OPEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 5:55 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 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION PRESENTATIONS COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: None STAFF Present: DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council MAYOR PULIDO JACK ABEELEN, POLICE CHAPLAIN 1. PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Michael Ray for his exemplary citizen participation and service to the Santa Ana community. 2. PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Susan Andersen for her 100th birthday. 3. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM TINAJERO and COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO to Erik Santacruz for his outstanding academic achievements. 4. PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to Bishop Abel Aguilar for his 23 years of service to the Christian Tabernacle Church in Santa Ana. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -3 5. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to Pastor Jason Aguilar for becoming the new pastor of Christian Tabernacle Church in Santa Ana. 6. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Vincent Tinajero for being selected as an All American player by the United States Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) and to Coach Baum, Coach Cueva, and Coach Ramirez for dedicating their time to Santa Ana youth through baseball. 7. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Kathy Brown for her 17 years of dedication and service to the Santa Ana Boys and Girls Club. AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER RESOLUTION 55D. SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 4, 2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTION: CITY OF SANTA ANA INITIATIVE ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA- Planning and Building Agency Continued from the June 17, 2014 City Council Meeting by a vote 7 -0. The following speakers addressed the City Coucil on the matter: • State Senator Lou Correa, spoke a couple of different issues; noted that United States lost game at 2014 Federation International of Football Association (FIFA) World Cup; provided community an update at the State level - Water Bond considered by the Senate; also, advised what is going on at the State level and listen to concerns of residents as it applies to medical marijuana; sponsored legislation at the request of City of Anaheim; proposed to have 600 feet of home or residence, but governor did not sign Bill; concerned with people driving after medicated; California Police Chiefs Association has zero tolerance; Association requested support to sponsor Bill; opposed Medical Marijuana Bill (SB420) 20 years ago, only one measure has passed to begin to address the regulation; SB1262 is in Assembly, sponsored by OC Deputy Sherriff, Santa Ana Police Officers Association among other groups, industry is not regulated and confusing for law enforcement (guidelines vague), not legal for recreational use; agricultural product that needs regulation, medical subject to labeling requirements; create new bureau of medical marijuana regulations within consumer affairs department; dispensaries away from children, neighborhoods, opposed to initiative CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -4 that is paid by special interest groups - not good policy; City proposal should include Police Chief to enforce rules and regulations; revenue must fund public safety monitoring. • John Grace, representative of OC NORML, suggested that regulations proposed by the City are de -facto bans; opposed to City's ability to increase tax up to 10 %. • Sean Donahoe, opined that good set of policies regulating dispensaries may help reduce crime; City needs defendable and reasonable regulations; edibles permitted. • Kandice Hawes, founder of OC NORML, opined that Argument and Rebuttal Against Voter Initiative inaccurate and concerned with issues included in statement. • Robin Cook, not totally against initiative; need to regulate. • Dan Peters, supports regulation of medical marijuana. • Guy Lopez, concerned with City's proposed initiative. • Elizabeth Lopez, supports City's alternative to allow in commercial area; and 500 feet is acceptable. • Douglas Lanphere, noted that City's proposed ordinance on Medical Marijuana better than first version presented; concerned with Argument and Rebuttal submitted against the Voter Initiative. • Evangeline Gawronski, suggested one dispensary in each quadrant in the City to allow for easy access to medication; person purchasing from unauthorized business to be find and tax should at least equal to enforcement cost; no grey area just black and white ordinance for voters to consider. • Mika Denny, member of the West Floral Park Neighborhood Association, represent 600 homes; concerned with increase loitering, traffic and upsetting to her neighborhood, 600 feet is not enough; place far away from homes and children. • Edwin Gomez, supports medical marijuana initiative; thank city council members for considering the matter. • Steve Rocco, spoke of concern with security at City Hall, and concerns with organized crime. • Alex Vega, concerned with smoking marijuana and additions by some homeless. • Thomas Gordon, noted that 5 year old resident was killed by a driver that was smoking marijuana; contrary of City Council action to approve a grant fund from the State to enforce drugs; concerned with increased crime; noted that City of Denver has far exceeded the cost of public safety enforcement after approving Medical Marijuana. • Steve McGuigan, thanked Senator Correa for proposing legislation; dispensaries are businesses; City Council to listen to residents Council discussion ensued. Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero, thanked all speakers; opposed to closure of medical marijuana; enforcement would be costly; concerned with mobile CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -5 dispensaries; voter initiative proposed variance is too close to schools; noted that some dispensaries are following state regulations, but not all; supports staff recommendation. Staff presentation by Interim Planning and Building Executive Director, Karen Haluza. Background • February 2013 - Santa Ana Medical Cannabis Restriction and Limitation Initiative Obtained enough valid signatures to qualify the initiative for the November 2014 General Election ballot • March 2013 - City Council directed staff to explore placing a competing initiative on the November 2014 ballot. • June 3, 2014 — City Council considered options to address the qualified initiative and directed staff to draft a competing ballot initiative that would allow a limited number of regulated collectives /cooperatives. • June 17, 2014 — City Council considered the draft ballot initiative. Following discussion the City Council directed staff to make several changes to the draft ballot initiative and continued the item to July 1, 2014. • June 18 — June 30, 2014 — Staff received additional feedback from members of the City Council and the advocate community. Policy Changes • Remove the cap • The cap of no more than 12 collectives /cooperatives has been removed. ■ Reduce hours of operation • Hours are now 10 am to 8 pm Monday- Saturday and 11 am to 7 pm on Sunday. • Reduce the separation requirement • The separation requirement between collectives /cooperatives is now 500 ft. • Give Council flexibility to make changes • Council reserves authority to make future amendments without voter approval. • Address potential conflicts with competing measures • If approved by the voters, the Council initiative would render competing measures null and void. Technical Changes ■ Remove /amend items that may be subject to legal challenge • Clarifies that requests for video recordings must be by consent, through a warrant or court order. • Clarifies that agents, employees and volunteers can be cited for violations. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -6 Clarifies that proposed gross receipts tax will not be adjusted by both a percentage and inflation. Provides that violations of the proposed ordinance are subject to Penal Code penalties. Modifies requirements regarding the maintenance of records. Additional Alternatives • Allow collectives /cooperatives in Arterial Commercial (C -5) or Professional (P) zones if no Industrially -zoned land is available. No more than two per ward in these zones. o Alternative Section 18 -615 • Replace the Conditional Use Permit with a Regulatory Safety Permit issued administratively, subject to annual review and renewal. o Alternative Section 18 -617 • Include a "Sunset Provision" to repeal the ordinance unless readopted by the City Council. • Alternative Section 6 • Remove language regarding medical marijuana testing and testing logs. • Remove Sections 18 -617.5 (b) and (c) • Use a Request for Proposals (RFP) process to select collectives/cooperatives. Enforcement Staffing Scenario 1 — Focus is on enforcement primarily from a land use perspective with police assistance. Estimated cost is $1 million. Code Enforcement Officer (3) Assistant City Attorney (2) Police Officer (1) Building Inspector (0.5) Office Assistant (1) Scenario 2 — Focus is on enforcement primarily from a land use perspective with police assistance, but with increased capacity. Estimated cost is $1.5 million. Code Enforcement Officer (4) Assistant City Attorney (2) Police Officer (2) Building Inspector (1.5) Office Assistant (1) Enforcement Staffing Scenario 3 — Would create a vice unit within the Police Department, in addition to land use enforcemnt. Estimated cost is $2 million. Code Enforcement Officer (4) Assistant City Attorney (2) Police Officer — Vice Unit (4) Building Inspector (1.5) Office Assistant (1) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 0A -7 JULY 1, 2014 Staff presentatation concluded and Council discussion continued. Councilmember Benavides asked about the approval process. Staff noted that alternative included Regulatory Safety Permit in lieu of Conditional Use Permit. Mayor Pulido asked how many additional dispensaries could be added if allowed in other areas of the City. Councilmember Martinez, noted that final approval with Police Chief, but process starts at the Planning Department. Councilmember Sarmiento supports discretionary permit because it is not a vested right, like conditional use permits. Interim Planning and Building Executive Director Haluza noted that permit would be renewed annually. Carvalho noted that background checks were included in alternative. Councilmember Amezcua, suggested 800 feet as a compromise between each business. Councilmember Reyna, concerned that Voter Intiative qualified a year ago; supports lottery process, removal of CUP, keeping to M1 and M2, and proximinity to next dispensary gap may cause red light district; address need for medical marijuana. Councilmember Sarmiento, Clty has grappled with regulation since City approved moratorium, no robust discusson at the federal or state level; thanked staff for including suggestion by residents and council; supports city reservation to amend in the future; alternatives is replacement of CUP and removal of testing regulations; include lottery process together with police background check; limit to M1 and M2 zones. Councilmember Martinez need to consider health impacts, not smoke on site or outside of premise, permission from owners required in permit procecess; concerned with police enforcement and public safety; city has sent letters to busineses back in 2012 for dispensaries; City Council requested options; would only support matter if we have an Action and Enforcement Plan prior to approval. Councilmember Amezcua, focus on enforcement plan, have receive complaints from residents near schools. City Attorney Carvalho noted that staff has identified 5 -6 dispensaries that are in close proximity to school; will provide update. Currently have 41 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -8 open litigation cases. City has moratorium but we don't have control over court process including appeals. Councilmember Martinez asked about police authority. Councilmember Benavides, agree wth need for enforcement plan; opined that negative element brought by establishments; present for consideration is to provide voters with option to have a ban; City not banning medical marijuan, but only allow in clinics and medial facilities. separation of daycare and community centers be included in proposed language; churches and commnity centers are alerady included in proximity Mayor Pulido suggested churches distance from Collective /Cooperative in the future, if possible. and parks be included in 600 feet . Request that City Council consider FRIENDLY AMENDMENT by Reyna to change distance between Collective /Cooperative to 800 feet. Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero concerned that due diligence not performed on new proposed distance. Regulations can be amended in the future, if measure approved. SUBSTITUTE MOTION by Benavides, seconded by Reyna to place City's initiative as proposed and include another measure to ban establishments for voter's to consider all of their options. Motion failed 2 -5 (Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero, Pulido, and Amezcua dissented). MOTION: Approve staff recommendation with following revisions to proposed ordinance: remove cap on number of allowed businesses, reduce hours of operation, reduce separation between Collectives to 500 feet, reserve right to amend ordinance in the future by the City Council, replacement of Conditional Use Permit with a Safety Regulatory Permit, approve a lottery selection process, remove testing requirement and allow only M1 and M2 zones: 1. Adopt resolutions. a. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -037 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 4, 2014 FOR SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF A BALLOT MEASURE RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION AND TAXATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA COLLECTIVES AND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -9 COOPERATIVES AND REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF ORANGE COUNTY TO CONSOLIDATE THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATE'S GENERAL ELECTION b. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -038 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT OF A MEASURE TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 FOR SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION AND TAXATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA COLLECTIVES AND COOPERATIVES; AND DIRECTING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT AN IMPARTIAL ANALYSIS c. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -039 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR OR AGAINST THE PROPOSED ORDINANCE TO REGULATE THE ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION AND TAXATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA COLLECTIVES AND COOPERATIVES TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT OF THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2014 2. Approve guidelines for preparation of arguments for or against the proposed Ordinance, fix the date for the submission of Direct Arguments and Rebuttal Arguments, and post the notice for the argument process in accordance with the provisions of the California State Elections Code. 3. Authorize the City Attorney to prepare an Impartial Analysis to be submitted for consideration by the voters. 4. Direct staff to process all other documents required to proceed with the proposed City Measure. 5. Approve proposed ordinance for voter consideration. ORDINANCE NO. NS -2864 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 18 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO DELETE AND REPLACE ARTICLE XIII, TO DELETE SECTION 41 -121, DELETE SUBSECTION (B) OF SECTION 41 -144, AND AMEND ARTICLE XII OF CHAPTER 21 BY ADDING SECTIONS 21 -126, 21 -127, 21 -128, 21 -129 AND 21 -130 TO REGULATE THE ESTABLISHMENT, OPERATION AND TAXATION OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA COLLECTIVES AND COOPERATIVES CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -10 MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (4) NOES: Benavides, Martinez, Reyna (3) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) CLOSED SESSION REPORT - There were no reportable actions. PUBLIC COMMENT • Steve McGuigan, supports Agenda Item 23A and is available to answer any questions. • Carolyn Torres, Chicanos Unidos, spoke in opposition to gang injunction and expressed that she has spoken about this matter before and has been treated as if her concern was unnecessary. • Uriel Ramirez, Chicanos Unidos, spoke about gang injunction on Townsend Avenue feels his rights have been violated. • Vanessa Cerda, Chicanos Unidos, spoke in opposition to gang injunction; protect their families, not break them. • Ariel Meza, Christian Tabenackle, spoke about gang injunction, said there are alternatives, and community should work together to find new ways to meet the needs of the young population. Wants a different solution. • Jaden Rocha, against gang injunction says it is racist and wrong because it separates families. • Genevieve Huizar, spoke in opposition to gang injunction, wants freedom. Alexis Navateodoro, opposes to gang injunction because people are losing their homes, it is unfair. • Robert Sanchez, Chicanos Unidos, opposed to police injunctions; comprehensive job programs and not criminalize youth. • Erica Navarro, Chicanos Unidos, spoke about misrepresentation at community meetings; need job placement and trauma care and summer programs; • Gilbert Belmontes, Chicanos Unidos, spoke on police abuse; increased police presence • Gaby Hernandez, Chicanos Unidos, expressed that gang injunction is not the solution; request all options be exhausted; • Alfonso Alvarez, commented on current gang injunction on Townsend Avenue; protect personal and constitutional rights; that community does not need gang injunction. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -11 • Sara Guerrero, member of South Coast Repertoire, play opening in 3 months in open space in Civic Center area; use dance, music and toy theater; open call to community. • Madeleine Spencer, commented on Santa Ana Unified School District ( SAUSD) outreach efforts; SAUSD approved $4 million over 8 years to be used for Restorative Justice Programs; State approved SB1272; request all conserve water. • Richard Moser, spoke on Agenda Item 55C, thanked City Council for continuing matter in the past; proposed additional revisions to staff recommendation. • Tracy Simons, safety for cars, pedestrians, sidewalk continuation, lights synchronized, wall at least 10 ft., medians, underground utilities, improved intersections; continuity of south Bristol; support full take on Bristol Street Widening Project. • Tony Michalski, spoke on Agenda Item 55C; support full take and complete streets. • Parka Roshanzamir, spoke on Public Hearing 7513; concerned with citation and not include in property tax bill and water bills; staff to meet with applicant CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 31A as recommended by staff, with the following modifications: • Continue consideration of Agenda Item 22C for 30 days at the request for staff; • Continue consideration of Agenda Item 25D at the request for staff; • Councilmember Amezcua abstained on Agenda Item 10A; • Councilmember Martinez pulled Agenda Item 25G for separate action; • Councilmember Benavidez pulled Agenda Item 22C for separate action; and • Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero abstained on Agenda Item 22B Tinajero for potential conflict of interest due to a campaign contribution. MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Amezcua VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Reyna(1) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -12 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES 10A. MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 12, 2014 - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Approve Minutes. * Councilmember Amezcua abstained on Agenda Item 10A. 10B. MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 17, 2014 - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Approve Minutes. ORDINANCES /SECOND READING In the event a Councilmember recorded an "abstention" before consideration of the following ordinance(s) on first reading, such abstention will also be reflected in the minutes for second reading. 11A. SECOND READING ORDINANCE - AMENDING SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14 TO EXTEND OPERATING HOURS FOR SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS STANDS ON THE FOURTH OF JULY - City Manager's Office Placed on first reading at the June 17, 2014 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6 -0 (Tinjero absent) Published in the Orange County Reporter on June 20, 2014. MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt. ORDINANCE NO. NS -2866 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 14 -55 OF ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 14 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING A CHANGE IN OPERATING HOURS OF SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS STANDS ON THE FOURTH OF JULY FINAL TRACT MAP NOTIFICATIONS Pursuant to Section 34 -183 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the City Engineer has received this Final Map and is in the process of reviewing the map for final approval. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -13 The City Engineer shall approve or disapprove this map within 10 days of the City Council Meeting. 17A. CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL BY CITY ENGINEER — FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 17498 (806 EAST SANTA ANA BOULEVARD) TRACT MAP NO. 17498 - Public Works Agency MOTION: Receive and file. 17B. CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL BY CITY ENGINEER — FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 17499 (609 NORTH GARFIELD STREET) TRACT MAP NO. 17499 - Public Works Agency MOTION: Receive and file. 17C. CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL BY CITY ENGINEER — FINAL TRACT MAP NO. 17406 (620 EAST FIFTH STREET) - Public Works Agency MOTION: Receive and file. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — None 19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — None BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS 20A. AGREEMENT AND APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED SPECIALIZED TRANSIT GRANT - Finance & Management Services 1. 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. AGMT NO. 2014 -157 - With the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in the amount of $182,000, for a term to expire on March 31, 2019. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 JULY 1, 2014 1 OA -14 2. Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative signatures) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2015 -011- Recognizing FTA 5310 Elderly & Disabled Specialized Transit Grant revenue in the amount of $161,125 in the Recreation Grant Fund revenue account and appropriating the same amount to the expenditure account. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2012 -012 - Recognizing MSRC grant revenue in the amount of $384,000 in the Air Quality Improvement Fund revenue account and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account. 20B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING THE 2014 JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT FOR THE ANTI -DRUG ABUSE ENFORCEMENT TEAM - Police Department MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2015 -014 - Recognizing the 2014 State Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) — Anti Drug Abuse (ADA) Enforcement Team Program grant in the amount of $119,750 and appropriate same into the 2014 State Justice Assistance Grant ADA account. 20C. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2011 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS - Police Department MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2015 - 013 - Recognizing additional FY 2011 Urban Areas Security Initiative funds in the amount of $681,000 in the FY 2011 Urban Areas Security Initiative Program Grant revenue account and appropriate same in the grant expenditure accounts SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES 22A. SPEC NO. 14 -040 — HYDRO - EXCAVATION UNIT - Finance & Management Services CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -15 22B. MOTION: Award a contract to Atlantic Machinery, Inc. in an amount of $478,650 subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. SPEC 14 -028 — VEHICLE TIRES - Finance & Management Services MOTION: Award contracts for vehicle tires for a one -year period in annual aggregate amount not to exceed $140,000, 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, with the following vendors: Vendor Location Parkhouse Tire Inc. Santa Ana Daniels Tire Service Santa Fe Springs *Mayor Pro Tem Tinajero abstained on Agenda Item 22A due to a campaign contribution. MOTION: Continue consideration of matter for 30 days, at the request of staff. MOTION: Benavides VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: PROJECTS /CHANGE ORDERS SECOND: Martinez Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) 23A. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE SANTA ANA ZOO OCELOT EXHIBIT (PROJECT NO. 132636) - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency and Public Works Agency MOTION: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -16 1. Award contract to Lehman Construction, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the Base Bid lump sum prices including Add Alternates I, II, III and IV, totaling $397,419.00 for the construction of the Santa Ana Zoo Ocelot Exhibit; 2. Approve Cost Analysis of $516,630; 3. AGMT NO. 2014 -158 - Approve amendment to the agreement between the City of Santa Ana and Friends of Santa Ana Zoo to accept an additional $176,902 donation for the Santa Ana Zoo Ocelot Exhibit project for a total project contribution of $526,902; 4. Approve an appropriate adjustment. (Requires five affrirmateive votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2015 -010 — Recognizing a Friends of Santa Ana Zoo donation of $176,902 in the PRCSA fees and Donations revenue account and appropriating the same amount into the PRCSA fees and Donations expenditure account. AGREEMENTS 25A. AGMT NO. 2014 -159 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2014 -01 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2214 NORTH GREENLEAF STREET - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Sherrie Gibson for property located at 2214 North Greenleaf Street (Jacobs House), subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 25B. AGMT NO. 2014 -160 - HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENT NO. 2014 -02 FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2335 NORTH OAKMONT AVENUE - Planning and Building Agency MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Giles Benjamin Boden Candy and Kristin Meredith Candy, for the property located at 2335 North Oakmont Avenue (Anderson House), subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 25C. AGMT NO. 2014 -161 - CABLING SERVICES - Finance & Management Services CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -17 MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an amendment agreement with PCC Network Solutions, a Pacific Coast Cabling, Inc. Company, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, with provisions for three one -year renewal options exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, in an increased amount not to exceed $100,000 per term for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000. 25D. SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE COLLECTION - Police Department MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the July 15, 2014 City Council meeting, at the request of staff. 25E. TELEPHONE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - Finance & Management Services MOTION: 1. AGMT NO. 2014 -162 - Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an amendment to the agreement with NEC Corporation of America, Inc. to exercise an option for the first one -year extension to the existing agreement for an amount not to exceed $190,000 per year to provide maintenance services and related equipment for the City's telecommunications systems. 2. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute a future second amendment and third amendment, if and when those amendments are submitted, to extend the agreement with NEC Corporation of America, Inc. for a one -year period for an amount not to exceed $190,000 per year to provide maintenance services and related equipment for the City's telecommunications system. 25F. VOICEMAIL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE - Finance & Management Services MOTION: 1. AGMT NO. 2014 -163 - Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute the an amendment to the agreement with Legacy Voicemail, Inc. to exercise an option for the first one -year extension to the existing agreement for an amount not to exceed $10,000 per year to provide maintenance services and related equipment for the City's voicemail system. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -18 2. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute a future second amendment and third amendment, if and when those amendments are submitted, to extend the agreement with Legacy Voicemail, Inc. for a one -year period for an amount not to exceed $10,000 per year to provide maintenance services and related equipment for the City's voicemail system. MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Orange County Contractors Services dba Orange County Mailboxes and Construction for an amount not to exceed $38,650, subject to non - substantive changes by the City Manager and City Attorney. MOTION: Martinez VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET SECOND: Sarmiento Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) 29A. INSURANCE RENEWALS - Personnel Services Agency MOTION: 1. Approve the City's continued membership in the Big Independent Cities Excess Pool from July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2015 at an estimated premium cost not to exceed $1,510,000. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 JULY 1, 2014 1 0A -19 2. Approve the City's continued participation in the Public Entity Property Insurance Program from July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2015 at an estimated premium cost not to exceed $400,000. 3. Approve the City's continued participation in the California State Association of Counties — Excess Insurance Authority's Crime Bond Program from July 1, 2014 to July 1, 2015 at an estimated premium cost not to exceed $12,000. LAND USE MATTERS CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/VARIANCES 31 A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014 -10 TO A TYPE 47 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) LICENSE AT THE MARKS AT SOUTH COAST METRO, LLC. LOCATED AT 100 EAST MACARTHUR BOULEVARD - FILED BY CYNTHIA EPPELDAUER, APPLICANT - Planning and Building Agency The Planning Commission approved recommended action on June 9, 2014, by a vote of 7 -0. MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2014 -10 as conditioned. * *END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ** BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS RESOLUTIONS 55A. RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FY 2014 -15 - Finance & Management Services MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -040 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 -2015 MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Sarmiento CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20 JULY 1, 2014 1 OA -20 VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 55B. RESOLUTION AND AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT PROJECT W BUS STOP AMENITIES IMPROVEMENT GRANT FUNDING APPLICATIONS - Public Works Agency MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -041 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS OR DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR AMENITY IMPROVEMENTS AT 29 BUS STOP LOCATIONS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER PROJECT W ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND, IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF SUCH GRANT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY AND AMENDING THE BUDGET ACCORDINGLY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 -2015 MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Amezcua VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 55C. BRISTOL STREET IMPROVEMENTS, RIGHT -OF -WAY ACQUISITIONS, AND ADOPTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STUDY / ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIS /EIR) - Public Works Agency Continued from the February 4, 2014 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7- 0; Continued from the March 4, 2014 City Council Meeting by a vote of 6- 0 ( Sarmiento abstained); Continued from the April 1, 2014 City Council CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 21 JULY 1, 2014 1 OA -21 55D. Meeting by a vote of 6 -0 (Sarmiento abstained and not present); Continued from the May 6, 2014 City Council Meeting by a vote of 7 -0; Continued from the June 3, 2014 City Council Meeting by a vote of 5 -0 (Martinez and Sarmiento absent). Councilmember Benavides proposed undergrounding utilities. Interim Executive Director Public Works Agency Galvez noted that future allocation will be maximzed as available MOTION: 1. Authorize staff to proceed with the Bristol Street design which results in meeting Orange County Transportation Authority and City goals; 2. Authorize staff to proceed with full -take property acquisitions on Bristol Street between Washington Avenue and 17th Street based on the approved Bristol Street Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report, EIS No. 89 -01; 3. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -042 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ADDENDUM TO THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT / ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 89 -01 FOR THE BRISTOL STREET IMPROVEMENTS AND WIDENING PROJECT MOTION: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAINED AND NOT PRESENT: SECOND: Reyna Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Tinajero (6) None (0) Sarmiento (1) Pulido, Martinez, ABSENT: None (0) * Councilmember Sarmiento abstained on matter due to campaign contribution. AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 22 JULY 1, 2014 1 OA -22 PUBLIC HEARINGS 75A. PUBLIC HEARING — RECOVERY OF UNCOLLECTED COSTS FOR ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS FISCAL YEAR 2013 -14 - Planning and Building Agency Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 20, 2014 and notices mailed June 19, 2014. Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. Grant Adler spoke on the matter. There were no other speakers and the Hearing closed. MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -043 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING OBJECTIONS TO AND CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF SECURING AND DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES; MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING SUCH COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 75B. PUBLIC HEARING — RECOVERY OF UNCOLLECTED ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES FISCAL YEAR 2013 -2014 - Planning and Building Agency Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 20, 2014 and notices mailed June 19, 2014. Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. Parka Roshanzamir spoke during public comments on the matter. There were no other speakers and the Mayor closed the Hearing. MOTION: Adopt a resolution. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 23 JULY 1, 2014 1 OA -23 75C. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -044 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING OBJECTIONS TO AND CONFIRMING UNCOLLECTED ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION FINES: MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH FINES; AND ORDERING A COPY THEREOF TO BE FILED WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY AUDITOR, ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) PUBLIC HEARING — WEED ABATEMENT PUBLIC NUISANCE REPORT FISCAL YEAR 2013 -2014 - Public Works Agency Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 20, 2014 and notices mailed June 19, 2014. Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the Hearing closed. MOTION: Adopt a resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -045 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF WEED, RUBBISH AND GARBAGE ABATEMENT; MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING A COPY THEREOF TO BE FILED WITH THE COUNTY AUDITOR, ASSESSOR AND TAX COLLECTOR MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 24 JULY 1, 2014 1 OA -24 ABSENT: None (0) 75D -1 PUBLIC HEARING — REAFFIRM AND REVISE THE FISCAL YEAR 2014- 15 CITY BUDGET - Finance & Management Services Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on June 6, 2014 and June 13, 2014. Continued from the June 17, 2014 City Council Meeting by a vote 6 -0 (Tinajero absent). Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. Tom Gordon questioned need for additional executive in the City Manager's office; requested clarification of role and duties of position being proposed. There were no other speakers and the Hearing closed. City Manager clarified that new position is an under -fill position to the Deputy City Manager position. Council discussion ensued. Councilmember Martinez concerned that Capital Improvement process did not comply with the Sunshine Ordinance; budget review with the public did not include component; no process in place to select projects; moving forward need to have comprehensive planning process (like San Diego Plan); request study session to discuss reserves and provide policy direction on capital facilities financing projects. Concerned with addition of new position; need succession plan; need to have Deputy City Manager position filled — no correlation of two positions. Also, request Community Preservation Manager maintain Mid - Manager designation (amend resolution). City Manager Cavazos noted that City projected $11 million in reserves and includes savings for under - filling position. Councilmember Benavides, concur with comments by Martinez. Community Preservation Manager to remain the same; requested succession plan and filling of Deputy City Manager position. City Manager Cavazos indicated that goal is committed to doing recruitment for Deputy City Manager in 6 months. Councilmember Reyna, asked if street closure fees had different categories. Staff noted that fees based on resident, profit and non - profit status. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 25 JULY 1, 2014 1 OA -25 MOTION: Amend recommendation to maintain the Mid - Manager designation for Community Preservation Manager, and: 1. Approve budget ordinance and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS -2867 - 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 FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2014 2. Adopt a Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) from fiscal year 2014 -15 through fiscal Year 2020 -21 per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Measure M2 eligibility requirement. 2. FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15 UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF MISCELLANEOUS FEES - Finance & Management Services MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -046 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014- 2015 AND REPEALING IN PART RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -031 3. PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATIONS TO ADD, DELETE AND MODIFY SELECTED JOB TITLES — Personnel Services Agency MOTION: 1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS -2869 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 2- 300 AND 2 -300.5 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING THE TITLE OF SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER AND MAKING OTHER TECHNICAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE TITLES OF OFFICERS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS OFTHE CITY *Council vote was 6 -1 (Martinez dissented). Councilmember Martinez noted for the record that she opposed to creation of Special Assistant to the City Manager position. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 26 JULY 1, 2014 1 OA -26 2. Adopt amended resolution to change AM designation to MM for Community Preservation Manager. RESOLUTION NO. 2014 -047 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND RESOLUTION NOS. 82 -110, 91 -066 AND 96 -095 TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY'S BASIC CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS AND TO AMEND THE CITY'S BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014 -2015 MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez *, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) *Councilmember Martinez noted for the record that she opposed to creation of Special Assistant to the City Manager position. JOINT SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY 80A. FUNDING ALLOCATIONS FOR THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2014 -15 — Community Development Agency At its special meeting on June 4, 2014, by a vote of 6 -0 the Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission recommended that the City Council and Housing Authority approve the recommended actions. Continued from the June 17, 2014 City Council Meeting by a vote 6 -0 ( Tinajero absent) MOTION: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. AGMT NO. 2014 -165 - Between the City of Anaheim and the City of Santa Ana in an amount of not to exceed $1,531,466 for a one -year CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 27 JULY 1, 2014 1 OA -27 term to administer the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program 2. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute a cooperative agreement, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. AGMT NO. 2014 -166 - With the County of Orange Health Care Agency in an amount of $890,372 for a one -year term to provide supportive housing services to HIV /AIDS - affected individuals in the County of Orange MOTION: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: SECOND: Benavides Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (7) None (0) None (0) None (0) COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place items on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council. 85A. RECAP OF CITY OF SANTA ANA'S CONTRACT WITH ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY (OCFA) FOR FIRE SERVICES — Councilmember Reyna Councilmember Reyna requested summary of contract obligations with the Orange County Fire Authority. City Manager Cavazos noted that City in 20 year contract; any adjustments would require notice to OCFA in 2018. City has sold all apparatus and estimated pension costs in the tens of millions of dollars. CITY COUNCIL RECESSED TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AT 10:58 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 10:59 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT. COMMENTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 28 JULY 1, 2014 1 OA -28 90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS • Introduced new Downtown Development Manager, Leigh Harvey; and • Noted that 45 -day public review period on the Street Car project underway. 90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Martinez: • Noted that City has held three outreach meetings on Street Car Project; look forward to City Council consideration; • Request Strategic Plan strategies be included in the Agenda; aligned with goals; need to coordinate and implement for the next City Council Meeting • Asked that Police staff provide badge number and name when requested by members of the public; important to build communication and relations; • City to address gang injunction and urge all to respect; and • Committed to providing resources needed throughout the community. Councilmember Sarmiento: • Thanked all for addressing City Council at tonight's meeting and colleagues for making tough decisions; • Commented on City's past financial struggles and ability to hire employees lost through attrition; • Proposed fee reduction for Mills Act processing fees; matter discussed at the Development Council Committee; • Wished all a Happy 4th of July and • Reported that he attended NALEO Conference in San Diego. Councilmember Amezcua: • Congratulated City Manager for recovering OCFA escrow funds; • Thanked staff for drafting City initiative on medical marijuana - competing measures for voters to decide • Invited all to attend 4th of July celebration at Centennial Park. Councilmember Reyna: • Urged all to conserve water; • Attended NALEO conference, great workshops; meet other elected officials throughout the country; • Wished all a happy and safe 4th of July and invited all to attend the City's Fireworks event; • Request that allocation of Community Development Block Grant fund to available to the community; direct staff to agendize for City Council or Council Committee discussion; and CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 29 JULY 1, 2014 1 OA -29 • Shop in Santa Ana! Councilmember Benavides: • Attended the NALEO conference; great workshops on economic development; • Invited all to attend the City's Farmer's Market on Thursdays in Downtown on 3'd and Bush; and Summer Jazz Nights in Artist Village; • Encouraged all to attend the 4th of July event hosted by the City at Centennial Park; • Spoke on Gang Injunction encouraged Police Chief to meet with community members and address misconception and general concepts; include on Public Safety Council Committee agenda. • Need for Enforcement Plan to be discussed on Medical Marijuana establishments; and • Request all shop in Santa Ana. Mayor Pulido: • Attended U.S. Conference of Mayors in Dallas; and • Adjourned in Memory of Zoraida Reyes. ADJOURNED - 11:22 P.M. The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 5:00 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 Zoraida Reyes Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Santa Ana Street Car Project Locally Preferred Alignment • Harbor Blvd. Mixed -Use Plan • Solar Permit Fee Waiver • Proactive Rental Enforcement Program Renewal CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 30 JULY 1, 2014 1 OA -30