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OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 21, 2015
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:17 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tem
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES (5:19 P.M.)
ROMAN A. REYNA
SAL TINAJERO (5:22 P.M.)
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MICHELE MARTINEZ
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 5:17 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:
David Stone v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case
No. 30- 2013- 00695626
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Johnny Hernandez v. City of Santa Ana, Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board Case #ADJ9337063
Timothy Scovel v. City of Santa Ana, Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board Case #ADJ9042296
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT AND EMPLOYMENT, pursuant to
Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:
Title: Planning and Building Agency Executive Director
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5:40 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
5:45 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
ROMAN A. REYNA
SAL TINAJERO
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MICHELE MARTINEZ
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
GIL LOPEZ, ROMERO -CRUZ ELEMENTARY
ERIC WAKELING, POLICE CHAPLAIN
PROCLAMATION presented to Nam Vietnamese Eatery by MAYOR PULIDO
recognizing Earth Day.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER REYNA to the
volleyball team from Calvary Christian School for winning the Division 2 Christian,
Athletic League of Orange County volleyball championship.
Coaches: Rachel Sawada, Cindy Tran; Planers: Mia Awerkamp, Danae Bosch,
Belleau Emery, Olivia Keith, Zoe Le Blanc, Daelynn Lopez, Ava Maresh,
Brennah Molsberry, Vivian Pittman, Mia Spears, Kate Schoubye, Hannah Van
Essen, Grace Wakeling
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER TINAJERO to
wrestlers from Santa Ana High School advancing to the Masters meet.
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Coach: Scott Glabb; Players: Saul Bravo, Joey Daniel, Gil Gutierrez, Ricardo
Navarrete, German Prudencio, Miguel Ramos
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Agenda Item 19A for Closed Session Report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
See Agenda item 25G for comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent
Calendar items: Items 10A through 29A.
• Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento pulled Agenda Item 25A for separate discussion
• Mayor Pulido abstained on Agenda 251, reported potential conflict of interest
due to potential campaign contribution;
• Excused absence of Councilmember Martinez from said meeting; and
• Mayor Pulido pulled agenda Item 25G for public comments.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido
Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
Reyna, Sarmiento,
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2015
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
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BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. COUNCIL COMMITTEES — AGENDA AND MINUTES - DEVELOPMENT
& TRANSPORTATION, APRIL 2, 2015 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) -
Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
13B. NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES AS THE WARD 4
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION (REGULAR
MEMBER) FOR A FULL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 11, 2018
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO, 5, 1 } — Clerk of the Council
MOTION: Appoint Edgar A. Morales (Ward 4 resident) to the Youth
Commission (Regular Member) replaces C. Torres for a full term
expiring December 11, 2018.
13C. NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES AS THE WARD 4
REPRESENTATIVE TO THE YOUTH COMMISSION (ALTERNATE
MEMBER) FOR A FULL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 11, 2018
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} — Clerk of the Council
MOTION: Appoint Tabatha N. Reyes (Ward 6 resident) to the Youth
Commission (Alternate Member) replaces C. Torres for a full term
expiring December 11, 2018.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's
Office
MOTION: Approved as follow by unanimous consent:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code:
David Stone v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case
No. 30- 2013 - 00695626; Settlement in the amount of $15,000.
Johnny Hernandez v. City of Santa Ana, Workers' Compensation
Appeals Board Case #ADJ9337063; Settlement in the amount of
$54,280.
Timothy Scovel v. City of Santa Ana, Workers' Compensation Appeals
Board Case #ADJ9042296; Settlement in the amount of $93,662.50.
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2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT AND EMPLOYMENT, pursuant
to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:
Title: Planning and Building Agency Executive Director - Confirmed
appointment of new Director.
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MOTION: Excuse the absence of Councilmember Martinez from said
meeting.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Tinajero
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez (1)
Pulido, Reyna,
19C. STRATEGIC PLAN MONTHLY REPORT FOR MARCH 2015
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1 } — City Manager's Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
19D. QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING DIVISION PROJECTS AND
ACTIVITIES JANUARY 2015 THROUGH MARCH 2015 (STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 3) - Community Development Agency
Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission approved the
recommended action on April 8, 2015, by a unanimous vote.
MOTION: Receive and file.
19E. CONSOLIDATED FIVE -YEAR PLAN AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,1} - Community Development Agency
Community Redevelopment and
recommended action on March 25,
absent).
Housing Commission approved
2015 by a vote of 4 -0 (Sandoval
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MOTION: Approve the 2015 -2016 Five -Year Consolidated Plan and
Annual Plan and authorize the submittal to the U. S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH ORANGE COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE BRISTOL STREET TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 156829) AND AMENDMENT TO THE FY
2013/2014 CIP (NON- GENERAL FUND) - Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. AGMT NO. 2015 -053 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a cooperative agreement with the Orange
County Transportation Authority, subject to non - substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, to
implement the Bristol Street Corridor Traffic Synchronization
project, and establish the City's share of the project matching
funds to be $254,835.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2015 -169 - Amend the Fiscal
Year 2013/2014 Capital Improvement Program by rescinding an
appropriation adjustment Measure M2 Competitive funding in the
amount of $962,000 for the Main Street Corridor Traffic Signal
Synchronization project and approve the reallocation of $250,000 in
Measure M2 Local Fair Share funds from the Main Street Corridor
Traffic Signal Synchronization project to the Bristol Street Corridor
Traffic Synchronization project.
20B. SPEC NO. 14 -056 - REPLACE HVAC UNIT AT CORPORATE YARD -
Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2015 -168 - Approve an
appropriation adjustment transferring funds from the Public Works
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Water Quality & Measurement, Sanitary Sewer Service, Roadway
Cleaning accounts and from the Finance and Management Services
Building Maintenance accounts to the City Yard Operations account,
for the purpose of replacing an HVAC unit at the Corporate Yard Public
Works Administration Building.
2. Award a contract to AP Construction Group for the replacement
of a rooftop HVAC unit in an amount not to exceed $134,500,
subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. SPEC. NO. 15 -018 - COUNCIL CHAMBER CAMERAS AND CONTROL
ROOM UPGRADES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 213; 2, 3C} (Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Agency) - Finance & Management
Services
MOTION: Award a contract to California Media Solutions in an
amount not to exceed $38,100, subject to non - substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
22B. SPEC. NO. 15 -029 - FST SAND AND GRAVEL FOR FILL SAND
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 11 - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Amend to the contract with FST Sand and Gravel Inc. for
fill sand and gravel by $10,000 for an annual amount not to exceed
$35,000.
22C. SPEC. NO. 15 -014 - CONTRACTS AWARD FOR CIVIC CENTER TREE
PRUNING SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6; 1 B) (Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Agency) - Finance & Management
Services
MOTION: Award for a one -year period with provisions for three one -
year renewals exercisable by the City Manager, in an annual
aggregate amount not to exceed $78,000, subject to non - substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, with the
following vendors:
Vendor: Location:
George Salinas Tree Preservation Placentia
Mariposa Landscapes, Inc. Irwindale
Tree Pros, Inc. Chino
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AGREEMENTS
City Manager Cavazos provided briefing on process to evaluation number
of crossing guards and noted that Public Safety Committee discussed
program.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute a three -year agreement with All City Management Services
Inc. (ACME), in an amount not to exceed $1,927,978 with an
additional 15% contingency if needed, subject to non - substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez (1)
Pulido, Reyna,
25B. AGMT NO. 2015 -055 - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR SANTA ANA
TRANSIT TERMINAL PUBLIC RESTROOMS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,
61 — City Manager's Office
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an amendment (C -9 -0258) to the Cooperative Agreement
between Orange County Transportation Authority, County of Orange
and the City of Santa Ana, to provide reimbursement for custodial
services at the Santa Ana Transit Terminal, retroactive to November
1, 2014 through October 31, 2015 in an amount not to exceed $36,568
and November 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016 in an amount not to
exceed $38,724 per year each, for the County of Orange and the City
of Santa Ana.
25C. AGMT NO. 2015 -056 - PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF THE HARBOR
BOULEVARD TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PROJECT
(PROJECT NO. 156828) (NON- GENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 6, 1, B) — Public Works Agency
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MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Iteris, Inc., subject to non - substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, in an
amount not to exceed $755,000 for a three -year term expiring
December 31, 2018.
25D. AGMT NO. 2015 -057 - PUBLIC ACCOUNTING SERVICES IN
CONJUNCTION WITH THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA REGISTRATION
APPLICATION RANDOM SELECTION PROCESS WITH WHITE
NELSON DIEHL EVANS LLP {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 1; 5, 41 -
Finance and Management Services and Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an amendment with White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP
(Consultant) to conduct a random selection "lottery" process under
the provisions of Measure BB (Ordinance No. NS -2864) for an
additional amount of $9,000 not to exceed a total contracted amount
of $34,000, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
25E. AGMT NO. 2015 -058 - DATA CENTER MAINTENANCE & SUPPORT
SERVICES AND RELATED EQUIPMENT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1)
- Finance and Management Services
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an amendment with Signature Technology Group, Inc. (STG),
subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney, to exercise an option for the first one -year
extension to the existing agreement dated April 16, 2012 for an
amount not to exceed $75,000 per year to provide maintenance and
support services and related equipment for the City and Police data
centers.
25F. AGMT NO. 2015 -059 - ARTS AND CULTURE ARTIST GRANT
PROGRAM (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 5B) - Community Development
Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute grant agreements with the selected applicants, subject to
non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney.
25G. AGMT NO. 2015 -060 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT FUNDING
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 -2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 6)
Community Development Agency
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Lili Graham, representing Public Law Center, spoke in support of funding
application.
MOTION:
1. Approve the FY 2015 -2016 Emergency Solutions Grant Program;
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the City Manager
and the Clerk of the Council to execute agreements with non-
profit agencies and /or sub - recipients awarded funds as part of the
approved program, subject to non - substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Tinajero
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez (1)
Pulido, Reyna,
25H. CARNIVAL SERVICES AND BEER GARDEN SUPPLY DURING CINCO
DE MAYO EVENT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 5C) — Parks, Recreation
and Community Services
MOTION:
1. AGMT NO. 2015 -061 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Christiansen Amusement,
Inc. for carnival service rights for a term to end on May 31, 2015,
subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
2. Revenues in the amount of $42,000 will be deposited into the
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency revenue
account for the 2015 Cinco de Mayo event.
3. AGMT NO. 2015 -062 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Anheuser Busch /Straub
Distributing for sponsorship of a beer garden for a term to
continue through the last day of the event, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
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4. Revenues in the amount of $20,000 will be deposited into the
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency revenue
account for the 2015 Cinco de Mayo event.
251. PROTECTIVE SECURITY SERVICES FOR THE CINCO DE MAYO
EVENT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 5C} — Parks, Recreation and
Community Services
MOTION:
1. AGMT NO. 2015 -063- Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Al Party Rental for rental of
event equipment for the Cinco de Mayo event in the amount of
$52,057.98, which includes a 10% contingency, for a term to end
on May 31, 2015, subject to non - substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney. This agreement will increase
the amount authorized to this vendor to $104,901 for the 2014-
2015 fiscal year.
2. AGMT NO. 2015 -064 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Bobby Nava Advertising
and Entertainment Agency for advertising and entertainment
services for the Cinco de Mayo event in the amount of $15,000, for
a term to end on May 30, 2015, subject to non - substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. This
agreement will increase the amount authorized to this vendor to
$35,000 for the 2014 -2015 fiscal year.
3. AGMT NO. 2015 -065 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Stage Plus Event Staging
Services for rental of a stage, stage equipment and stage
manager services for the Cinco de Mayo event in the amount of
$23,100, which includes a 10% contingency, for a term to end on
May 31, 2015, subject to non- substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney. This agreement will increase
the amount authorized to this vendor to $50,950 for the 2014 -2015
fiscal year.
4. AGMT NO. 2015 -066 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Jose L. Romo for event
production services and cleaning services for the Cinco de Mayo
event in the amount of $11,132, which includes a 10%
contingency, for a term to end on May 31, 2015, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney. This agreement will increase the amount authorized to
this vendor to $26,572 for the 2014 -2015 fiscal year.
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5. AGMT NO. 2015 -067 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Insure Protective Security
for security services for the Cinco de Mayo event in the amount of
$17,385.22, which includes a 10% contingency, for a term to end
on May 31, 2015, subject to non - substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney. This agreement will increase
the amount authorized to this vendor to $35,379 for the 2014 -2015
fiscal year.
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
29A. MEDICAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARY ENFORCEMENT PLAN
UPDATE REPORT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 1) — City Manager's
Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
* *END OF CONSENT CALENDAR **
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55A. SUPPORTING DEVELOPERS' SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR
THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
PROGRAM, AND IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH DEVELOPER UTILIZING THE GRANT
FUNDS - DEPOT AT SANTIAGO PROJECT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,
3; 6) — Community Development Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -017 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING DEVELOPERS'
SUBMITTAL OF AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
PROGRAM, AND, IF AWARDED, AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER
INTO A CONTRACT WITH DEVELOPERS UTILIZING THE GRANT
FUNDS TO CONSTRUCT THE TRANSPORTATION RELATED
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE DEPOT AT SANTIAGO PROJECT
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
55B. ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF TWO PORTABLE CLASSROOMS AT
CENTENNIAL PARK FROM RANCHO SANTIAGO COMMUNITY
COLLEGE DISTRICT {STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL NO. 1, 5} — Police
Department
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -018 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF TWO
PORTABLE CLASSROOMS AT CENTENNIAL PARK FROM RANCHO
SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A. PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2015 -01, SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 2015 -02 AND ADDENDUM TO MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION NO. 2011 -46 FOR THE LEGADO AT THE
MET RESIDENTIAL PROJECT AT 200 EAST FIRST AMERICAN WAY,
LEGADO COMPANIES — APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 5; 5,
3; 5, 41 — Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on March 23, 2015,
by a vote of 6:0 (Bacerra absent).
Legal Notice published in The Notice on April 10, 2015 and notices mailed
on April 9, 2015.
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Mayor Pulido opened and closed the Hearing. There were no speakers
on said matter.
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the May 5, 2015 City
Council meeting.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez (1)
Pulido, Reyna,
*Councilmembers Benavides and Reyna noted for the record that they would be
abstaining on matter due to potential conflict of interest and did not participate in the
deliberation of Agenda Item 75B.
Councilmember Reyna pleased that funding available for local non - profits.
75B. PUBLIC HEARING - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
(CDBG) PROGRAM FISCAL YEAR 2015 -2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO 2,
2; 2,4; 5;4; 5,6} — Community Development Agency
Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission directed staff to
transmit funding recommendations for fiscal year 2015 -2016 CDBG public
service programs by a vote of 4:0 (Leon abstained) for the Public Law
Center, and 5:0 for all other nonprofit organizations on February 11, 2015,
Finance, Economic Development, and Technology Committee received a
presentation on the CDBG Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 at a Special Meeting on
March 18, 2015.
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register, in La Opinion
(Spanish) and the Nguoi Viet (Vietnamese) on March 24, 2015.
Continued from the April 7, 2015 City Council meeting by a 5 -0 vote
( Benavides and Reyna abstained).
Mayor Pulido re- opened the Hearing to consider additional testimony.
The following spoke on the matter:
Lili Graham, Public Law Center, supports staff recommendation.
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• Gillian Flagg, representing Goodwill of Orange County, request
consideration of application.
• Kathleen Bowman, representing WisePlace, outlined proposed
services to be funded with Community Development Block Grant
funds.
Mayor Pulido closed the Hearing.
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, reflected on current process and opportunity
for non - profits to provide community services; thanked all who applied;
Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission proposed
recommendations; requested consideration to include and augment two
applicants not recommended for funding - Goodwill OC and Illumination
Foundation.
City Manager Cavazos indicated that he would bring back matter for City
Council consideration for funding of both organizations in a total amount of
$80,000.
MOTION:
1. Approve the proposed Fiscal Year 2015 -2016 Community
Development Block Grant Program;
2. AGMT NO. 2015 -068 - Direct the City Attorney to prepare and
authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute memorandums of understanding with various city
departments and agreements with nonprofit agencies awarded
funds as part of the approved program, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAINED Benavides, Reyna (2)
AND NOT
PRESENT:
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
*Councilmembers Benavides and Reyna returned to the meeting at 6:15 p.m.
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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. CONSIDER APPROVING RESOLUTION SUPPORTING WORKERS AT
"EL SUPER" - Councilmember Tinajero, Councilmember Amezcua, and
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento
• Rick Eiden, Executive Vice President of Local 524 and President of the
Orange County Labor Federation that unanimously approved proposed
resolution; have worked to rise standards for employees in the food
industry; surrounding communities also considering approval of
resolution.
• Adrian Rocha, employee of El Super spoke in support of proposed
resolution.
Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Tinajero, noted importance for earning living wages,
treating employees with dignity and urged all to boycott market.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, imperative to provide quality of care and good
working conditions; thanked union representatives for bringing matter to
our attention.
Councilmember Amezcua, echoed comments and emphasized need to
meet basic needs.
Councilmember Benavidez, stated that retaliatory action against
employees seeking fair treatment is not looked at favorable by self and
colleagues; supports resolution.
Councilmember Reyna, thanked all for efforts to improve quality of life of
members of our community.
Mayor Pulido, added that it has been multi -year effort to bring justice and
fairness to workers.
MOTION; Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -019 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE BOYCOTT OF ALL
EL SUPER MARKETS DUE TO INADEQUATE WAGES AND BENEFITS
AND POOR HEALTH STANDARDS
MOTION: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES:
SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna,
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Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Irma Jauregui, spoke in support of Community Development Block Grant funding
and upcoming Pacific Electric Park that will improve south Main Street corridor.
• Theo Hirsch, proposed organized effort to do a community garden and compost for
organic waste and assist with recycling efforts; need more efficient recycling.
• Wilma Peterson, requested speed bumps on Brooks Street due to excessive speed
and also noted that gangs have proliferated into the area.
o Councilmember Reyna to meet with resident and follow up on request.
• Cecilia Aguinaga, Orange County Vector Control representative, provided brief
update and noted that April 20 -24 is Mosquito Awareness.
• OC Vector Control, Director of Communications, reminded all of West Nile
Virus cases last year; urged all to report out of service pools.
• Mayor Pulido, asked staff to assist with this effort to avoid any spraying;
public safety concern.
• Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento, requested that staff work collaboratively with
agency in identifying areas of concern.
• Councilmember Amezcua, suggested neighborhood associations send out
notices to homeowners.
• Councilmember Tinajero, recounted gravity of disease; need to take care of
public.
• Michael Klubukin, spoke of County of Orange wrongdoings.
• George Garcia, need to do more for climate change, recycle; proposed ban on
plastic bags; betterment of future generations.
• Laun Martin, introduced self as new Principal of Vista Heritage Charter School.
c Councilmember Reyna to meet with resident and follow up on request.
• Ramon Hernandez, neighborhood president of Pico Lowell that suffered 3 hit and
runs in past six months; requested speed humps and better signage; also, issue with
produce trucks, requested an update; and noted that he has seen improvements in
the neighborhood, but more needed.
• Pierre Espino, supports green efforts - plant trees to bring back natural water
channels.
o Councilmember Reyna to meet with resident and follow up on request.
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90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Cavazos:
• Announced upcoming Budget Hearings scheduled for April 23rd and
28th encouraged all to participate.
• Summer Youth Fair to be held on April 25th
• Cinco de Mayo Festival to be held first weekend in May.
90B. CITY COLINCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Thanked Payan Group for providing free community workouts and
encouraged all to attend.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Announced that California Governor Jerry Brown has imposed water
mandates; need to be water wise and further reduce consumption;
• Reported that Relay for Life exceeded fundraising goal; kudos to team
captains for raising funds and awareness; challenged all to participate
next year;
• Youth Conference scheduled for coming weekend at Santa Ana Boys
and Girls Club;
• Encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana; and
• Recognized hard work and dedication of assistants and in celebration
of Administrative Professionals Day.
Councilmember Benavides:
• Requested update on Centennial Education Center, youth skate park
system; and opportunities to expand youth programs;
• Invited all to attend Cinco de Mayo celebrations and Art Walk the first
weekend in May; and
• Asked all to support local economy and businesses.
Councilmember Tinajero:
• Attended McFadden Intermediate's 50th Anniversary celebration; was
designated Principal for a Day;
• Joined the Relay for Life event; and
• Noted that Santa Ana School District has built up infrastructure along
with the City; evident change and improvements throughout the City
that have enhanced our youth's sport experience.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento:
• Thanked staff and commended all involved in success of Relay for Life
event;
• Recognized efforts to bring balanced budget and ability to fund
improvements such as Pacific Electric Park and South Main Street;
need to consider expanding branding efforts to other areas of the City;
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• Strict water conservation efforts underway; commend all for voluntary
conservation; and
• Wished all a safe Cinco de Mayo.
Mayor Pulido:
• Reflected on City's progress and commitment over a long period of
time, including: Bristol Street Widening Project, Court of Appeals,
Bowers Museum and Science Center expansion projects and Zoo
improvements; Skyline project may be asset to the City in the future.
• Adjourned in memory of retired City employee, Sharon Kay Hennegen.
ADJOURNED- 7:12 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, Mary 5, 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.
ADJOURNED IN MEMORY OF
SHARON KAY HENNEGEN
Maria Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Proactive Rental Enforcement Program Renew
• 2015 -2016 Budget Adoption
• Mater Del High School Parking Structure and School Expansion Project
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