HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-03 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 3, 2015
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:09 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (5:25 P.M.)
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern (5:28
P.M.)
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES (5:27 P.M.)
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
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 5:09 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss
certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on
advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters
will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code:
Jessie Ibarra v. City of Santa Ana, Case No. SACV14-00131 AG (JPRx)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 MARCH 3, 2015
Le Quyen Vu Ngo, et al. v. City of Santa Ana, Case No. SACV 13-01660
DOC (RNBx)
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 LEGAL COUNSEL —PENDING LITIGATION
pursuant to Section 54956.9(d) of the Government Code: (One Case)
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)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5:54 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 MARCH 3, 2015
REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:06 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
SAL TINAJERO
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
ANDREW BARRON AND MARIELA
ARAMBULO - SEPULVEDA ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
BEAR SUMMERS, POLICE CHAPLAIN
EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS presented by MAYOR PULIDO to:
25 YEARS OF SERVICE
Carlos E. Rojas, Police Chief
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AWARD presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Ashleigh Aitken
for her outstanding service to the Santa Ana community.
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO in memory of Henry T. Segerstrom.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 MARCH 3, 2015
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER AMEZCUA to
the Youth and Government participants: Paula Alvarez, Zabdi Alvarez, Juan Antonio,
Kenia De La Cruz, David Delgado, Martha Delgado, Andrea Diaz, Ivan Enriquez, David
Fuentes, Ricardo Fuentes, Elisa Hernandez, Tristan Orellana, Adrian Ramirez, Mario
Reyna, Michael Solorio, Zarisbeth Soto, Alfredo Torreblanca, Tsui Vasquez
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES in
recognition of the Santa Ana Police Chaplain Program.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — See Agenda Item 19A for Closed Session Report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Dave Hoen, concerned with overall lack of respect; noted that Little Sparrow
Restaurant competing on National television for Best New Restaurant; supports re-
appointment of Phil Bacerra to the Planning Commission - opined that he has
promoted streamline business approval process; also noted that KNX radio station
will broadcast at Westfield Mall profiling Santa Ana.
• Linda Kestin, general comments on recent water rate increase, appointment of
Councilmember Martinez to the Metropolitan Water Board; letter sent to Council in
February and on City permits.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent
Calendar items 10A through 39A, with the following modifications:
• Councilmember Martinez pulled agenda item 20A for separate action;
• Councilmember Martinez noted for the record that she does not support
Agenda Item 25E (Graffiti Removal Services) as approved at the February 17,
2015 Meeting (Minutes page 12); and
• Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento pulled agenda item 13C for separate action.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 MARCH 3, 2015
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 17, 2015
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} - 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 - CODE ENFORCEMENT REMEDIES
AND ADMINISTRATIVE FINES RELATING TO CODE VIOLATIONS
{STRATEGIC N0. 3, 4, AND 51 - City Attorney's Office and Planning and
Building Agency
Placed on first reading at the February 17, 2015 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 6-0 (Tinajero absent)
Published in the Orange County Reporter on February 20, 2015.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
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
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ AS THE WARD 2
REPRESENTATIVES TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION, FOR FULL TERM
EXPIRING DECEMBER 11, 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} - Clerk of
the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint.
1. Maria G. Ruiz as the Regular member (Ward 2 resident) replacing
A. Chavez
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 MARCH 3, 2015
2. Jennifer S. Barron as the Alternate member (Ward 2 resident)
replacing L. Camacho
13B. NOMINATED BY MAYOR PULIDO AS THE CITYWIDE
REPRESENTATIVE (REGULAR) TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION, FOR
FULL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, 2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 1} - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Gustavo Vergara (Ward 1 resident) replacing I.
Ramos.
OATHS OF OFFICE ADMINISTERED BY THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL TO THE
FOLLOWING YOUTH COMMISSIONERS: Gustavo Vergara, Maria G. Ruiz, Jennifer
S. Barron, and Michael Solorio
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the March 17, 2015
City Council meeting.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
13D. COUNCIL COMMITTEES — AGENDA AND MINUTES {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 1} — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
NAME
Legislative Committee
MEETING DATE
February 23, 2015
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 MARCH 3, 2015
13E. NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO AS THE WARD 1
REPRESENTATIVE (REGULAR) TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION, FOR
FULL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, 2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 1} - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Michael Solorio (Ward 1 resident) replacing E.
Castellon.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's
Office
MOTION: Approve:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code:
• AGMT NO. 2015-036 - Jessie Ibarra v. City of Santa Ana, Case No.
SACV14-00131 AG (JPRx); Settlement Agreement in the amount of
$96,000
• AGMT NO. 2015-037 - Le Quyen Vu Ngo, et al. v. City of Santa Ana,
Case No. SACV 13-01660 DOC (RNBx); Settlement authority
provided.
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — None
19E. AUTHORIZATION TO FILE RECEIVERSHIP ACTIONS AGAINST
OWNERS OF REAL PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA (VARIOUS) {Strategic Plan No. 3, 31 — City Attorney's Office
MOTION: Authorize the City Attorney to engage special legal
counsel, Silver and Wright, to file receivership actions against
owners of the real properties located the City of Santa Ana: 1701 S.
Flower Street, 1046 W. Bishop, 2021 N. Fairview, 5321 W. First Street,
1705 W. Woodland, 2702 W. Maywood, 2222 S. Renee Drive, 315 E.
Camile St., 2727 W. Edinger and 115 E. Santa Ana Boulevard.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 MARCH 3, 2015
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A._
MOTION:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2015-138 - recognizing
$4,813,000 in Active Transportation Program grant funds into the
Transportation System Management revenue account and
appropriating the same to the Active Transportation Program
expenditure account, and rescinding the $248,886 appropriation of
Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program grant funds in the Select Street
Account
2. AGMT NO. 2015-120 - Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year
2014-15 Capital Improvement Program to add seven new projects,
and change the funding source for Bike Lanes-Newhope, Civic
Center, and Grand project, all funded by a $4,813,000 Active
Transportation Program grant award.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
MISCELLANEOUS BUDGET'
SECOND: Reyna
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
29A. 2014-2015 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENTS
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 51 — Community Development Agency
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 MARCH 3, 2015
MOTION: Approve a substantial amendment to the 2014-2015 Annual
Action Plan approving the reallocation of Community Development
Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Grant funds, and
authorize its submittal to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITNARIANCES
31A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014-55 TO ALLOW A TYPE 47
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR LUCILLE'S
SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-QUE TO BE LOCATED AT 2800 NORTH MAIN
STREET, UNIT 2160 - GREGG BERWIN, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 3, 2} — Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on February 9,
2015 by a vote of 7-0
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2014-55.
31B. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2014-56 TO ALLOW A TYPE 47
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR WOKCANO ASIAN
RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE TO BE LOCATED AT 2800 NORTH MAIN
STREET, UNIT 2140, GREGG BERWIN, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 3,2)
Planning Commission approved recommended action on February 9,
2015 by a vote of 7-0
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2014-56.
MISCELLANEOUS - LAND USE
39A. STREET NAMING NO. 2015-01 TO RENAME A SEGMENT OF RAITT
STREET NORTH OF MACARTHUR BOULEVARD AS JAGUAR WAY —
SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 2, 4 - Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on February 9,
2015 by a vote of 7-0.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 MARCH 3, 2016
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report and affirm the street name
change of a street segment of Raitt Street to Jaguar Way (Street
Name No. 2015-01).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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55A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT, RESOLUTION AND AGREEMENT
ACCEPTING FY 2014-15 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 2D) —
Police Department
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-012 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
OBTAIN 2014 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE
GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2015-140 - recognizing
$51,017 in Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
funds in revenue account, and appropriating same to expenditure
accounts (various).
3. AGMT NO. 2015-038 - Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of
the Council to execute a one-year agreement with the County of
Orange, commencing July 1, 2014, for the EMPG Grant in an
amount not to exceed $51,017, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
NOES: None (0)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 MARCH 3, 2015
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55B. CONFIRM APPOINTMENTS TO COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND
REGIONAL BOARDS AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR ORANGE
COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 5, 1} — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION:
1. Confirm appointment of Sarmiento and Martinez to the Finance,
Economic Development and Technology Council Committee.
2. Appoint Amezcua, Benavides, and Tinajero to the Public Safety,
Neighborhood Improvement & Code Enforcement Council
Committee.
3. Confirm appointments to the following regional boards:
• Appoint Michele Martinez as City's representative to the
Metropolitan Water District Board (replaces Dan Griset).
• Appoint Sal Tinajero as City's representative to the OC Sanitation
District (replaces D. Benavides).
• Appoint Roman Reyna as City's representative to the OC Water
District (replaces V. Sarmiento).
• Appoint Angelica Amezcua as City's representative to the Orange
County Fire Authority (replaces R. Reyna).
• Appoint David Benavides as the City's representative to the
Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA)
4. Appoint the following alternate members:
• Appoint Sal Tinajero as the City's alternate representative on the
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA)
• Appoint David Benavides as the City's alternate representative on
the Orange County Sanitation District
5. Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-013 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-007 AND DESIGNATING AND APPOINTING
A NEW REPRESENTATIVE AND ALTERNATE TO THE ORANGE
COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 MARCH 3, 2015
MOTION: Pulido
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
WORK STUDY SESSION
SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
WS-A. STRATEGIC PLAN UPDATE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) — City
Manager's Office
Presentation by City Manager Cavazos
Planning Process
October 2012
Adoption of the Sunshine Ordinance
April 2013
Strategic Plan Planning Process began
March 2014
Adoption of the Five-year Strategic Plan
May 2014
Allocation of an additional $3 million
July 1, 2014
Implementation of the Strategic Plan
Framework
Mission Statement: To deliver efficient public services in partnership with
our community which ensure public safety, a prosperous economic
environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for
residents.
Goals (7)
Objectives (33)
Strategies (147)
Strategic Plan Goals
1) Community Safety
2) Youth, Education, Recreation
3) Economic Development
4) City Financial Stability
5) Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability
6) Community Facilities & Infrastructure
7) Team Santa Ana
Accountability & Monitoring Progress
• Strategic Plan Alignment:
o City Council Agendas
o Council Committee Agendas
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 MARCH 3, 2015
Monthly progress reports:
o City Council Meetings
o Strategic Plan Website
Provide Strategic Plan updates during Community Budget
meetings
Funding reviewed during the budget process
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Progress — 22 Strategies Accomplished
Accomplishments During FY 2014-15
1. Ensure fiscal accountability in the Police Department (1,3a)
2. Developed a Fire/EMS Marketing & Branding program (1,6a)
3. Developed a Fire Explorer Program (1,6d)
4. Established an Economic Development Task Force (3,1b)
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• Adoption of Economic Development Plan, addition of plan checkers
and inspectors
5. Conducted an assessment of the City's debt service (4,2d)
6. Modernized the UUT ordinance (4,3a)
• 75% voter approval rating to reduce tax and modernize the
ordinance
7. Achieved 20% General Fund reserve level (4,3c)
• $41.8 Million in reserves and ahead of schedule
8. Established a citywide grant coordinated effort (4,3e)
• Secured over $11.6 Million in grant funds
9. Increased community outreach through marketing and social media
(5,1 d)
10. Developed a Community Volunteer & Internship program (5,1f)
• Hired 13 Strategic Plan interns in various departments
11. Completed draft Climate Action Plan (5,2b)
12. Ensure compliance with City's Housing Opportunity Ordinance (5,3b)
13. Ensure Santa Ana residents priority in affordable housing projects
(5,3c)
14.Included walking and biking lanes into the Circulation Element (5,6b)
15. Developed an active transportation pilot event (5,6g)
16. Completed Water/Sewer rate study (6,1 h)
• Will provide for $97 Million in infrastructure and capital
improvements
17. Utilized Council Chambers display case to showcase departments to
the community (7,2a)
18. Promoted fairness and trust to ensure organizational behavior is
consistent with City values (7,3b)
19. Ensured adequate compensation levels to attract and retain skilled
employees (7,4a)
20. Developed a policy that allows for total compensation of staff in
accordance with the City's Financial condition (7,4b)
21.Actively recruit a diverse and talented pool of candidates (7,4c)
• Hired 77 fulltime positions in 2014
22. Promoted the use of new technology to improve service delivery (7,5a)
• Wi-Fi and Mobile Technology Tools
Making More Progress - 2014-15 Highlights
Community Safety:
• Developing a community policing and police services community
survey
• Increasing community outreach efforts regarding traffic, pedestrian,
and bicycle safety
• Partnering with other agencies to develop a restorative justice program
• OCFA and PD organizing a Community Preparedness day
• Partnering with SA Community College in identifying educational
courses for the City's re-entry program
Youth, Education and Recreation:
• Successfully completed the 2014 Catalina Summer Camp
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• After school programs operating at 5 of the 8 sites identified in the plan
• Youth civic engagement and wellness interns have been hired
• Expansion of year round youth sports is underway with 1,265 youth
having been served thus far
• Youth Sports Scholarship program initiated in January 2015
• Expanding services and recreation programs for seniors
Economic Development
• Over $155 Million in assessed valuation of permits issued
• Developing a comprehensive Economic Development Strategic Plan
• Establishing a Co-op business retention team with the Santa Ana
Chamber of Commerce
• Initiating the "Buy Local Buy Santa Ana" campaign
• Partnering with Downtown stakeholders to provide a safe and inviting
public environment
• Increasing entertainment venues and outdoor dining experience in the
Downtown
City Financial Stability
• $41.8 Million in Surplus
• Refinance existing debt to save millions in debt service
• Increasing accessibility of financial information on the City's website
• Conducting Community budget meetings
• Adopting a budget that is in alignment with the forecast and strategic
plan
• Providing Quarterly updates on City's fiscal position
• Expanding the budget and reserve policy to all funds
Community Health, Livability, Engagement & Sustainability
• Engaging a firm to develop a Community Engagement Plan
• Establishing a Sister Cities program
• Partnering with SALISD, non -profits and stakeholders to increase
public awareness of City programs and events
• Developing a green building policy and program
• Increasing City Code Enforcement efforts (hiring 2 Code Enforcement
Officers in April)
• Partnering with artists and merchants to promote arts & culture
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
• Developing a comprehensive inventory of all assets and scope of
improvements
• Leveraging GIS to monitor City capital investments
• Developing a citywide deferred maintenance plan and identify funding
sources
• Completing a comprehensive citywide IT assessment and
implementation roadmap
Team Santa Ana
• Developing a customer service training program
• Conducting a community satisfaction survey
• Investing in software resources to help streamline the flow of
information
• Continuing our commitment to transparency
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• Continuing to promote innovation and efficiency
• Reactivating employee training opportunities
• Mentoring employees through employee rotational and internship
programs
Improving Our Reporting Efforts
• Provide progress reports during Council Committee meetings (April
2015)
• Enhance Accountability (June 2015):
• Performance measures & success indicators at the goal level
• Identify completion dates
• Develop timelines
COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:15 P.M. AND RECONVENED AT 7:21 P.M. WITH SAME
MEMBERS PRESENT
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:21 P.M. TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
AND RECONVENED AT 7:22 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Andres Canepa, request answers from the Police Department on recent shooting.
• Humberto Guizar, Guizar, Henderson and Carrazco LLP, representing family of
victim, requested names of the officers involved in shooting.
• Angel Carrazco, attorney, spoke on behalf of the family, request independent
investigation of recent shooting.
• Chris R. Mount, proposed alternatives to homeless shelter, allow homeless to earn
housing, etc. goal is allow for productive members of our community.
• Genevieve Huizar, spoke of need for accountability in the police gang unit.
• Peter Katz, reported that KNX radio station will be broadcasting their show live at
Westfield Mall; showcasing Santa Ana.
• Caroline Torres, member of Chicanos Unidos, supports family of victim; spoke
against metal detectors in the Council Chamber.
• Michael Klubnikin, spoke of general corruption in County of Orange; request
answers from the Police Department.
• Gaby Hernandez, member of Chicanos Unidos, spoke in support of victim's family,
need for accountability and independent review.
• Naui Huitzilopochtli, thanked the family of victim for attending meeting; need for
justice and community programs.
• I. Rodas, condolences to the family of Ernesto Canepa.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 MARCH 3, 2015
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Martinez:
• Oral Reports on Council Committees:
• Finance and Economic Development Committee will meet next
Monday - noted that progress has been made on Five -Year
Strategic Plan, have requested matrix with performance measures
for one-time and on -going expenses; concerned that public safety,
parks, education and building healthy community program funds
not expended; also, economic development programs in Downtown
& South Main have not been completed;
• Transportation and Development committee met; noted that policy
recommendation will be approved by the full City Council;
• Condolences to the family (of Ernesto Cadenas); urged all to be
respectful of law enforcement; and
• Commented on recent pedestrian hit and run accidents and fatalities;
City has responsibility to provide safe streets.
Councilmember Tinajero:
• Condolences to the family and all victims of violence;
• Need to respect independent investigations process and continue to
support our Police Department; and
• Congratulated wrestlers from Santa Ana High School that advanced to
Masters.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento:
• Heartfelt condolences to the victim's family and the Segestrom family;
• Commented on pedestrian accident over the weekend — important to
assist in search for the hit and run driver; and
• Thanked public and all speakers at tonight's meeting.
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Commented that City Council and Police staff are accountable and will
follow fair process;
• Thanked Heroes Elementary School Principal Diana Torres for Read
Across America invitation; and
• Noted that Santa Ana Unified School District partnering with City on
Public Service Announcement regarding Safe Streets Program.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Concurred with Councilmember Martinez on Strategic Plan — City has
earmarked funding for public safety and civic engagement; and
• Expressed condolences to the family of the victim.
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Councilmember Benavides:
Recognized family of victim; noted that independent investigation
taking place; commended hard work and dedication of police officers
that risk their lives to protect the residents of our community; and
Recognized the many contributions of the Segestrom family; and
Noted recent passing of Allan Fainbarg, who contributed to the
development of the City and Downtown Santa Ana.
Mayor Pulido:
• Adjourned in Memory of Henry T. Segestrom and Allan Fainbarg; and
• Conveyed support for our Police Department and efforts by staff to
make our City safe and continue to advance.
ADJOURNED 8:07 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, March 17, 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
HENRY T. SEGERSTROM,
AND
FRANCISCO ADAME
Maria Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Proactive Rental Enforcement Program Renewal
• 2015-2016 Budget Adoption
• Mater Dei High School Parking Structure and School Expansion Project
• Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)
• Park Ranger Ambassador Program Update
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