HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-02-17 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 17, 2015
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:15 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (5:30 p.m.)
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tem
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
SAL TINAJERO
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, 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 5:15 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:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code:
Maria Gomez, et al. v. City of Santa Ana, CASE NO.: SACV06-245 DOC
(RNBx).
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (One Case*)
*Matter placed on the Agenda for legal update at the request of Mayor
Pulido, pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411.
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
Address of Property: Lee Property-1411 N. Bristol Street
Zambrano Property-1417 N. Bristol Street
Gonzalez Property-1415 N. Bristol Street
Chavez Property-1607 N. Bristol Street
Negotiators: City Manager, David Cavazos and Director
Public Works Agency, Fred Mousavipour
Terms: Price and Terms of Property Acquisition
4. 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 Officers Association
(POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association
(PMA)
Service Employees' International Union
(SEIU) Full -Time Employees
Service Employees' International Union
(SEIU) Part-time Civil Service
Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana
(CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association
(SAMA)
Agency Negotiator: City Manager, David Cavazos
Employee Organizations: Executive Management (EM)
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:05 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING.
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REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:07 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
SAL TINAJERO
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
ISAAC LARRIVA AND VICTORIA MEDINA,
TAFT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JANE HEATHERINGTON-RAUTH, POLICE
CHAPLAIN
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO in recognition of the
TeenSpace Circle of Mentoring Program.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — No reportable actions.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent
Calendar items: Items 10A through 31A, with the following modifications:
• Per staff's request, Agenda Item 25F continued;
• Councilmember Martinez pulled Agenda Items 19D and 20A for separate
action; and
• Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento pulled Agenda Items 19E and 25B for separate
action.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
MINUTES
SECOND: Reyna
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Tinajero (1)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 3, 2015
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. REAPPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS {STRATEGIC
Agency
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
PLAN NO. 5, 1) - Community Development
MOTION: Reappoint Ignacio Alegre, Brent Beasley, Patrick Korthuis,
Lee McMurtray, Robert Ruiz, Robert Tucker, and Caleb Everett to the
Santa Ana Workforce Investment Board for a four-year term, expiring
March 1, 2019.
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13B. NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER AMEZCUA AS THE WARD 3
(REGULAR) REPRESENTATIVE TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION, FOR
FULL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, 2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 1} - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Ivan Enriquez (Ward 3 Resident) replacing J.
Madrid.
13C. NOMINATED BY MAYOR PULIDO AS THE CITYWIDE (ALTERNATE)
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION, FOR FULL TERM
EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, 2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of
the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Roy Rodriguez (Ward 2 Resident) replacing I.
Ramos.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — None
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Excuse the absence of Councilmember Tinajero from the
February 17, 2015 City Council meeting.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
19C. QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING DIVISION PROJECTS AND
ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 2014 — DECEMBER 2014 {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 5, 31 - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
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Councilmember Martinez, would like a report on what items have been
completed, to see a timeline for when tasks are performed, and a matrix
provided at each Council Committee.
MOTION: Receive and file.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Pulido
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, thanked staff for following Council direction;
indicated that cameras at intersection of 17th and Tustin are exempt and
excluded pursuant to County Board of Supervisor's decision.
Councilmember Amezcua noted that cameras will be turned off on June
17, 2015.
MOTION: Receive and file.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
BUDGETARY MATTERS
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APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
Councilmember Martinez, asked for clarification on appropriations
received from Orange County Transportation Authority.
MOTION:
1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2014/15 Seven-CIP, to
add the projects listed below, both of which are funded through
the OCTA Measure M2 program, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGMT NO. 2015-024 — With OCTA, Letter Agreement No. 9, C-1-
2783, to add the Safe Transit Stops Project
AGMT NO. 2015-025 — With OCTA, Letter Agreement No. 10, C-1-
2783, to add Residential Catch Basin Connector Pipe Screen
Installation Project
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO, 2015-130 - Recognizing
$887,519 in Measure M2 grant funds into the Measure M Street
Construction Fund revenue account, and appropriating $687,519 for
the Safe Transit Stops Project and $200,000 for the Residential Catch
Basin Connector Pipe Screen Installation Project in the Measure M
Street Construction expenditure account.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
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SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Tinajero (1)
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annual amount not to exceed $500,000, with provisions for one two-
year renewal exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
22D. SPEC. NO. 15-006 - ASPHALT CONCRETE MATERIALS (NON -
GENERAL FUND) (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 C) - Finance &
Management Services and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Award a contract to Vulcan Materials Co. for a one-year
period expiring February 29, 2016, in an annual amount not to exceed
$50,000, with provisions for three one-year renewals exercisable by
the City Manager and the City Attorney, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
22E. SPEC NO. 15-013 - REPAIRS TO ELEVATOR NO. 4H IN POLICE
DETENTION CENTER {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6,1,1c) - Finance &
Management Services and Police Department
MOTION: Award a contract to KONE, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $32,000.00, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGREEMENTS
25A. LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6,
1 B) - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute amendments, subject to non -substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and the City Attorney:
1. AGMT NO. 2015-026 - With Landscape West for landscape
maintenance services in District 1 to adjust the scope, extend the term
11 months and provide compensation in an amount of $284,900, which
includes a 10% contingency, for the term February 1, 2015 through
January 31, 2016.
2. AGMT NO. 2015-027 - With DMS for landscape maintenance services
in District 2 to adjust the scope and provide compensation in an
amount of $318,331.20, which includes a 10% contingency, for the
term February 1, 2015 through January 31, 201,
3. AGMT. NO. 2015-028 - With Mariposa Landscape for landscape
maintenance services in District 3 to adjust the scope and reduced the
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compensation to $882,208.80, which includes a 10% contingency, for
the term February 1, 2015 through January 31, 2016. In addition, for
landscape maintenance services in District 4 to adjust the scope,
extend the term 11 months and provide compensation in an amount of
$861,612.44, which includes a 10% contingency, for the term February
1, 2015 through January 31, 2016,
Executive Director of Community Development, Kelly Reenders, clarified
that gap funding provided through Neighborhood Stabilization Program
(NSP) and HOME Investment funds through a Request for Program
process.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, and Clerk of the
Council to execute agreements, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney for 815 North Harbor
Boulevard.
1. AGMT NO. 2015-029 - Loan agreement for HOME Investment
Partnership Program funds not to exceed $380,000 with 815 N.
Harbor, L.P.
2. AGMT NO. 2015-030 - Neighborhood Stabilization Program
amendment to agreements, Loan Agreement with 815 N. Harbor L.P.
(A-2013-158) and the Affordability Restrictions on Transfer of Property,
not to exceed $880,000 with 815 N Harbor, LP.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
25C. ON -CALL HOUSING FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND ADVISORY
SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 3} - Community Development
Agency
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MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute agreements, subject to nonssubstantive changes approved
by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
1. AGMT NO, 2015-031 - With Keyser Marston Associates in an amount
not to exceed $100,000 for a two-year term.
2. AGMT NO. 2015-032 — With CSG Advisors, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $100,000 for a two-year term.
25D. AGMT NO. 2015-033 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING TO
ESTABLISH A PROCESS TO CONSIDER A POTENTIAL JOINT USE OF
A PORTION OF THE SANTA ANA ZOO AND THE ELKS PROPERTY
LOCATED AT ELKS LANE AND FIRST STREET {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 3, 5, A} - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Elks Building
Association of Santa Ana, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
25E. AGMT NO. 2015-034 - GRAFFITI REMOVAL SERVICES (NON -
GENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 B) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute the fourth and final option to renew the agreement with
Graffiti Protective Coatings, Inc., subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, expiring February
29, 2016, in an amount not to exceed $600,000.
25F. AGMT - ADULT CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 1, 1) - Police Department
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter, at the request of staff.
25G AGMT NO. 2015-035 - INCLUSIONARY HOUSING AGREEMENT WITH
C&C N. HARBOR, LLC FOR A NEW MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT AT
1206 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD — {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2;
3, 5; 5, 3; 5, 4} - Planning and Building Agency and Community
Development Agency
MOTION: Approve an Inclusionary Housing Agreement with C&C N.
Harbor, LLC and the payment of an in -lieu fee for a mixed -use
development.
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LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/VARIANCES
31A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014-47 TO ALLOW A TYPE 41
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR TORTAS SINALOA
LOCATED AT 701 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD, UNIT A
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 21 - PARISSIS CHRISTOS, APPLICANT -
Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on January 26,
2015, by a vote of 5-0 (Alderete, Gartner absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 201447.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50A. CODE ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE FINES
RELATING TO CODE VIOLATIONS {STRATEGIC NO. 3, 4, AND 5} - City
Attorney's Office and Planning and Building Agency
Councilmember Martinez, request staff analyze fees to recover actual
costs.
MOTION:
1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2876 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 1
AND CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING CODE ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS, INCLUDING
CIVIL PENALTIES, RECOVERY OF ATTORNEYS' FEES, AND
REMOVAL OF UTILITIES
2. Adopt a resolution.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 FEBRUARY 17, 2015
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-007 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING
ADMINISTRATIVE FINES FOR VIOLATING PROVISIONS OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
RESOLUTIONS
SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Tinajero (1)
55A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT TO RECOGNIZE FUNDING AND
RESOLUTION TO ADD TEN MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES
ENFORCEMENT PLAN POSITIONS (ONE POLICE SERGEANT AND
FIVE POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS, TWO COMMUNITY
PRESERVATION INSPECTOR POSITIONS, ONE REVENUE AND
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE EXAMINER POSITION, AND ONE
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY POSITION) TO THE FY 2014-15
BUDGET {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1; 4; 5)— City Manager's Office
Councilmember Martinez, request staff returns to City Council in five to six
months to re-evaluate staffing needs and proper allocation.
MOTION:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2015-131 - Recognizing
$880,580 in Medical Marijuana Registration Application and Regulatory
Safety Permit revenue and appropriate to various departmental budget
accounts to offset the Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Enforcement
Plan costs from February to June 30, 2015.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-008 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND AND
REESTABLISH THE CITY'S BASIC CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN TO ADD ONE NEW FULL-TIME
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CLASSIFICATION TITLE, RESCIND RESOLUTION NO. 2015-005,
AND TO AMEND THE CURRENT ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADD TEN
FULL-TIME POSITIONS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE
MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES ENFORCEMENT PLAN
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
55B. RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION'S SAFER PEOPLE, SAFER STREETS
INITIATIVE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1,1 E; 5,6131 - City Manager's Office
Councilmember Amezcua, staff to consider adding bike lanes.
Councilmember Martinez, circulation element and safe mobility plan will
inventory infrastructure and include need.
Mayor Pulido, would like staff to obtain a copy of the presentation made at
Orange County Transportation Authority and forward to Councilmembers.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-009 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION'S SAFER PEOPLE, SAFER
STREETS: PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY INITIATIVE
MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
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REPORTS
65A. REVIEW COUNCIL COMMITTEES & APPOINTEES; RECEIVE AND
FILE BYLAWS, AND APPROVE 2015 CALENDAR OF MEETING DATES
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - - Clerk of the Council Office
Continued from the December 16, 2014 City Council Meeting by a vote of
7-0. Continued from the January 20, 2015 City Council Meeting by a vote
of 6-1 (Reyna dissented). Continued from the February 3, 2015 by a vote
of 7-0.
Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Martinez noted that Clerk of the Council had prepared a
list of Council interest for each committee and presented prior to the
meeting. Noted that she would like to be considered on the Development
and Transportation Committee; Finance, Economic Development and
Technology Committee; and Legislative Committee.
Councilmember Amezcua expressed interested on the Parks, Recreation,
Education & Youth (PREY) Council Committee and on the Public Safety
Committee.
Councilmember Benavides expressed interest on the Parks, Recreation,
Education & Youth (PREY) Council Committee; the Development and
Transportation Committee; and on the Legislative Committee.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento noted that Councilmember Tinajero absent.
Mayor Pulido noted that item may be re-agendized, if necessary.
Mayor Pulido motion to move with changes as noted and all others remain
status quo.
MOTION:
1. Review list of established Council Committees and recommend
changes as noted in discussion.
2. Receive and file bylaws for the Development and Transportation
Committee; Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement; Parks,
Recreation, Education & Youth (PREY) and Joint Santa Ana
Unified School District; and Finance, Economic Development and
Technology Council Committees.
3. Approve the 2015 calendar of Council Committee Meeting dates.
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MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Pulido
ma
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
REVIEW OF REGIONAL BOARD APPOINTEES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 1) - Clerk of the Council Office
Continued from the December 16, 2014 City Council Meeting by a vote of
6-1 (Tinajero dissented). Continued from the January 20, 2015 City
Council Meeting by a vote of 6-1 (Reyna dissented). Continued from the
February 3, 2015 by a vote of 7-0.
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento nominated Councilmember Reyna to the
Orange County Water District and Councilmember Tinajero to serve on
the Orange County Sanitation District and Councilmember Amezcua to the
Orange County Fire Authority, Councilmember Martinez to the
Metropolitan Water District, and Councilmember Benavides to the
Transportation Corridor Agency.
MOTION: Review the regional appointment list and recommend
changes, as necessary.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
Councilmember Reyna expressed interest in serving on the Orange
County Vector Control.
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MOTION: Appoint Councilmember Reyna to the Orange County
Vector Control.*
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
*Motion was rescinded at the March 3, 2015 City Council meeting,
pursuant to provisions of California Health and Safety Code section 2022.
65C. ADOPTION OF FISCAL YEAR 2015-16 FORECAST AND REVIEW OF
FOUR YEAR PROJECTIONS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 2} - City
Manager's Office
FY 2015-16 Forecast & 4-Year Projections by David Cavazos, City
Manager
General Fund(s) Unassigned Fund Balances FY 2012-13 to FY 2013-14
Fiscal Year -Ending Fund Balance:
Unassigned
2012-13 $30,687,835
2013-14 $45,297,705
Total — increase / (decrease) $14,609,870
Percentage Increase (%) from prior year 48%
Unassigned Fund Balance includes:
Reserve (20% of operations and surplus) $41,452,113
Economic Uncertainty $ 3,845,592
$45,297,705
FY 13-14 Year -End Results Total General Fund
2"d quarter 2014-15 projections vs. actuals total general fund
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2nd quarter -
Property Tax' $
14,908,195 $
16,108,583
UUT'
10,251,432
11,658,103
Sales Tax'
11,404,170
11,252,814
Hotel Visitors Tax'
3,402,742
3,774,813
Business License'
2,310,695
2,418,032
Property Tax In -Lieu of VLF'
203,498
150,097
TOTAL' t
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ac 297 n17
vs. Actuals
'From July 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014
FY 14-15 Proiected Year -End Results Total General Fund
Total Revenues $ 208,919,360 $ 215,691,000
Total Expenditures $ 208,918,360 $ 204,684,000
Projected Year -End Results: $10M - $12M
Fiscal Year 2015-16 Forecast and 4-year Projections February 2015
Major Assumptions:
• Higher than forecasted revenues (Forecast: $201.8M vs Actual:
$211.5M) and lower expenditures (Forecast: $200.9M vs Actual:
$197.7M) in FY 13-14.
• Includes $6M in additional service levels such as the Strategic Plan,
Civic Center Maintenance, additional inspection, permit, plan Check
staff
• Increased new Jail revenue (Bureau of Prisons) in FY 14-15 by $200K.
• Increased new Building Permit revenue in FY 14-15 by $1.2M
• Sales Tax Revenue growth of 4% in FY 15-16.
• Increased new UUT revenue in FY 15-16 and to increase in FY 16-17
by $2.7M.
• New measure BB forecasted revenue/costs in FY 15-16 of $1.5M.
• Includes $1 M in matching funds associated with the COPS Grant for
10 Police Officers in FY15-16
• 1.0% ongoing innovation and efficiency savings ($2.1M annually)
• Includes funding to implement the 5-year Strategic Plan ($3M annually
2014/15 - 2018/19
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Forecast Highlights & Accomplishments
o Incorporates achievement of 20% General Fund reserve level
o Forecast modifies Sales Tax growth factor from 2% to 4%
o Updated revenue projections from UUT due to the recent ordinance
adoption
o Reflects new & used auto sales that have far exceeded the anticipated
sales growth
o Increased development activity in FY 13-14 resulting in approx. $772k
in additional revenue
o Refinanced debt service to realize savings in financing costs:
■ Police Administration & Jail Facility ($3M)
• Water Bond Savings ($1.6M) & Capital Projects Funding ($5.9M)
■ Secured release of escrow from the Orange County Fire Authority
($2.9M)
o Adjusted rates to recover jail costs of $1.41VI
o Forecast reflects the utilization of part-time correctional staff achieving
$386K in savings
o Includes savings with adopted FY 14-15 budget workforce changes of
over $266K
o Year -over -year overtime savings in PD ($2.1 M)
o Embedded a 7% revised health insurance growth, no changes in
salary costs, and maintains adequate staffing levels
o Implemented innovative & efficiency measures, such as:
■ Installation of new parking meters with improved technology in the
Downtown
■ Consolidation of all public front counter services
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MOTION: Adopt the forecast for fiscal year 2015-16 and review of
four-year projections.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Amezcua
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VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento
(5)
Martinez (1)
None (0)
Tinajero (1)
75A. PUBLIC HEARING — RESOLUTION ADJUSTING CITY WATER AND
SEWER RATES FOR 2015-2018 (NON -GENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 6, 1, H} - Public Works Agency
The notice was also published in the Orange County Register on
December 29, 2014, and December 31, 2014, in addition it was published
in The Notice on February 6, 2015 and February 13, 2015.
As required by the provisions of Proposition 218, notices of a public
hearing for adjusting water and sewer rates were mailed to all rate payers
in the service area at least 45 days prior the Hearing (on or before
December 30, 2014). The Clerk of the Council Office received 290 protest
letters, as of printing of the Agenda and additional four prior to the end of
the Hearing; majority protest letters were not received and the Hearing
continued.
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. The following spoke on the rate
increase:
• George Garcia spoke on the proposed rate increase; discussed
alternative energy proposal.
• Linda Kestin, suggested recycling of water to avoid increasing rates.
• Leopold Arguello, noted that water rates have increased in past three
years.
Mayor Pulido closed the Hearing.
Council discussion ensued.
City Manager Cavazos indicated that assessment performed two years
ago, infrastructure improvements needed; last increase approved in 2011;
500 miles of distribution.
Councilmember Martinez concerned with transfer of funds to public safety;
need to adjust before she approves any increases.
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Councilmember Benavides, would like a report on proposed water/sewer
infrastructure improvements.
Mayor Pulido, noted that increase is earmarked for infrastructure
improvements.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-010 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REVISING THE WATER AND SEWER
RATES AND CHARGES
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Pulido
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento
(5)
NOES: Martinez (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Tinajero (1)
75B. PUBLIC HEARING -RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF
TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATIONS AND DIRECTING CERTAIN ACTIONS
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 31 - Community Development Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on February 2,
2015.
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing. There were no speakers and the
Hearing closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-011 - RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF THE
CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY MULTIFAMILY
HOUSING REVENUE BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $16,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING OR REFINANCING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION,
IMPROVEMENT AND EQUIPPING OF 815 N. HARBOR APARTMENTS
AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO
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)
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:29 P.M. TO CONVENED THE SUCCESSOR
AGENCY MEETING AND RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:30
P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT.
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• George Garcia, representative of Republic Homes Neighborhood Association,
suggest that all bicyclist registered; bring back release time.
• Ebruahim Duel, concerned with homeless vandalizing his building located on 4th
street.
• Madeleine Spencer, suggested recycling water alternatives; highlighted report by the
State of California on expenses, and property and sales taxes.
• Michael Klubnikin, presented report on County of Orange social service programs.
• Ilya Tseglin, concerned with County of Orange's Public Defender level of service.
• Thomas Gordon, concerned that SB7 stipulates that Bill does not apply to existing
contracts.
o Councilmember Martinez, request memo to the City Council on SB7 as it
pertains to the graffiti contract and Thomas Gordon's comments about
whether or not prevailing wage is required.
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
• Noted success of Santa Ana Love Project.
• City releasing the Shop Local, Shop Santa Ana video promoting Santa
Ana.
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Martinez:
• Asked that staff agendize resolution of decorum; suggested that City
Council allow 20 minutes of public comments at the beginning of the
meeting and additional 20 minutes at the end; allows for consistency;
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• Would like to agendize for the Public Safety Committee the next steps
for the homeless check -in location;
• Thanked volunteers and Councilmember Benavides for Love Santa
Ana Project;
• Thanked staff and volunteers for successful Graffiti Paint Out Day;
PREY Committee to agendize mitigation of costs;
• Reported that Youth Commission appointments underway; excited
about the future leaders; PREY Committee to review role and
responsibilities of Commission; also discuss education/awareness of
graffiti issue;
• Healthy Cities Committee convened; non-profit organization advise
City Council on health related matters;
• Savor Santa Ana had soft opening of 4t" Street Market; huge success;
• Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee to review their
roles and amend bylaws; and
• Invited all to Tet Festival; wished all a Chinese Happy New Year.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento:
• Noted that City Council making concerted effort to start the Regular
Open Session at 6 p.m.
• Thanked City Council for honor of serving and representing the City on
the Orange County Water District and thanked staff for helping
understand complex issues such as desalination and groundwater
replenishment system; and
• Noted that City Council rotating service on regional boards every two
years.
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Would like to make sure voting system is working and displayed on TV
during votes; and
• Request pictures displayed of individuals and programs being
recognized during Council presentations.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Urged all to conserve water;
• Attended Youth -In -Government conference in Sacramento over the
weekend; kudos to youth that participated;
• American Cancer Society's Relay for Life in Santa Ana will be held on
April 18-19; invited all to participate;
• Boys and Girls Club will be hosting High School Leadership
Conference in March; encouraged students to register for free
conference;
• Commented on upcoming Tet Festival; and
• Shop in Santa Ana; video promoting the City coming soon; request
copy of video.
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Councilmember Benavides:
• Commented that 4th Street Market and Main Place Mall are exciting
new or renovated places to shop in Santa Ana; and
• Santa Ana Project Love held on Saturday February 14th and was great
success.
Mayor Pulido:
• Attended meeting in Sacramento on behalf of Orange County
Transportation Authority;
• Noted that Senator Feinstein coming to Santa Ana on February 19th;
will be discussing Federal funding for Streetcar project;
• OC Register article promoting the City; '/z million dollars in branding
has been committed by Michael Harrah when he bought the OC
Register; and
• Adjourned in Memory of Robert V. Garcia.
ADJOURNED- 8:45 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, March 3, 2015 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
Robert V. Garcia
Ma/a �
ri(a Huizar, �
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Proactive Rental Enforcement Program Renewal
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