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Home My WebLink About13A - COUNCIL CMTSCITY OF SANTA ANA SPECIAL COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & TECHNOLOGY July 22, 2015 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER City Hall, Ross Annex Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Committee Members: Michele Martinez, Chairperson Vincent Sarmiento, Vice - Chairperson Vacant — Councilmember #3 Recording Secretary: Teresa Ramirez, Executive Secretary PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public are allowed three minutes to speak on agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee. AGENDA ITEMS Approval of Minutes for May 18, 2015, Meeting IT Assessment Update (Strategic Plan No. 6, 1 i) (Robert Cortez, CMO) 3. Overview of the upcoming implementation of the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (Strategic Plan No. 2,4) (Deborah Sanchez, CDA) 4. Update on potential Transportation or Infrastructure Bond Measure(s); timeline and next steps (Strategic Plan No. 4) 5. Participatory Budgeting (Strategic Plan No. 4) Pilot Program CDBG Funds for Non - profits {Strategic Plan No. 4, 3e) If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647 -5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans With Disabilities Act, Title Il, 28 CFR 35.102] Santa Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulido, Vincent F. Sarmiento. Michele Martinez, Angelica Amezcua, P. David Benavides, Roman Reyna, Sal Tnajero, Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 MPUI da @son -re Ward MMaNnwffi- nbanaora M1V,rezcua@san aan a f)6�,av desffisa" o Ry' ysannemobamrIAMM City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza . P.O. Box 1988 . Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714 -647 -6900 . Agenda Item Inquiries: 714 - 647-6520 . Website: Www.santa-2na.org 13A -1 FE_DT Agenda 2 Julv 22 2015 7. CDBG Funding and Timeline {Strategic Plan No. 4, 3e} (Sylvia Vasquez, CDA) 8. Procurement process {Strategic Plan No. 5, 1 b} 9. Reserve policy for deferred maintenance for city infrastructure (Newport Beach Model) {Strategic Plan No. 6, 2a} 10. RFP Process for Housing Funds {Strategic Plan No. 5, 3} 11. Grant Funding Update {Strategic Plan No. 4, 3e} (Jorge Garcia, CMO) STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: ADJOURNMENT — Next regularly scheduled meeting is Monday, September 14, 2015 13A -2 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON FINANCE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, & TECHNOLOGY RESCHEDULED REGULAR MEETING MINUTES MAY 18, 2015 CALL TO ORDER: City Hall 20 Civic Center Plaza, Room 1600 Santa Ana, CA 5:39 p.m. ATTENDANCE: Council Committee members: Michele Martinez, Chairperson Vincent Sarmiento, Vice - Chairperson Vacant, Committee Member #3 MEMBERS ABSENT STAFF PRESENT: None Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA Sergio Vidal, FMSA Waldo Barela, FMSA Teresa Ramirez, FMSA Nabil Saba, PWA Natalie Verlinich, CDA Gabby Lomeli, CDA Deborah Sanchez, CDA Jorge Garcia, CMO Robert Cortez, CMO Fred Mousavipour, PWA Carlos Rojas, SAPID Vince Fregoso, PBA Marc Morley, CDA Ryan Hodge, CDA Susan Gorospe, CDA Alma Flores, CMO GUESTS PRESENT: Peter Katz, Cam -Link; Greg R. Uttecht, Fabrica Intl.; Francisco Colon, MGOICPA; Jim Simon, RSG- EconDev; Adela Montanez, Latino Health Access; Tad Springer, T &S Inc.; Paul Deibel, Latino Health Access. PUBLIC COMMENTS Greg Uttecht, VP of Operations, Fabrica Int'I., spoke on concerns of water restrictions and how they may affect his employees and business. Peter Katz, Com -Link, spoke in support of water conservation measures due to severe drought. Paul Deibel, Latino Health Access, spoke on affordable housing and in support of wayfinding signs. Would like to see marker signs for walkers and to promote fitness. May 18, 2015 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes 13A -3 • Tad Springer, TES Inc., spoke on affordable housing units • Adela Montanez, Latino Health Access, will reserve comment until after presentation for Downtown Wayfinding. AGENDA DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes from the Special Meeting of March 18, 2015. MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Martinez, Sarmiento (2) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) (Items taken out of order.) 4. The Governor's Executive Order and Water Drought Action Plan: Water Conservation Ordinance (Strategic Plan No. 5, 2) - (PWA) Nabil Saba, Water Resources Manager, provided presentation on Emergency Ordinance Amending SAMC Chapter 39, Article VI, Conservation of Public Water Supply. Statewide water use reduction should be 25% over the next nine months (February 29, 2016). Santa Ana must reduce consumption by 12 %. As compared to 2013, Santa Ana has reduced consumption by 4% in the period between June 2014 and February 2015. Committee Chair Michele Martinez would like to see the City take the lead in water cutbacks along with districts and help residents find ways to reduce consumption. Executive Director Fred Mousavipour stated that PWA is aware of businesses dependence on water for growth and this will be taken into consideration. The overall mandate reduction is to reach 12% and will vary by consumer. The conversion of old water meters to smart meters will be a useful enforcement tool. Vice -Chair Vince Sarmiento would like all to do their fair share in conservation. Is glad PWA is flexible with enforcement. Santa Ana is a densely populated community and we need to make sure we look into any health issues and environmental impacts. In agreement that it is important for the City to take the lead and to show our efforts. Committee Chair would like us to move forward with plan, be prepared, and take the lead and the next steps. Communications outreach could possibly include utilizing Channel 3 and live stream, video to youth showing what needs to be done to reach goal. Work with water districts and agencies to help meet goals. May 18, 2015 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes - 13A -4 7. Housing Opportunity Ordinance Review {Strategic Plan No. 5, 5b) - (CDA) Natalie Verlinich, Housing Programs Analyst, provided presentation on current rulings in the Housing Opportunity Ordinance and issues related, such as confusing and difficult calculations for developers of the in -lieu payment and authority to waive requirements of the Ordinance should not be with Executive Director of Community Development Agency. Committee Member Vince Sarmiento agrees that waiver authority should be considered with city council not at EMT level (CDA/PBA) and should be reviewed with planning commission. Possibly review in -lieu fees of other cities such as Huntington Beach model for developer fees. Committee Chair Martinez in agreement. 5. Update on Downtown Wayfinding (Strategic Plan No. 5, 4a) — (CDA) Marc Morley, Economic Development Specialist, reviewed presentation of signage for various City locations including pedestrian, vehicles, and parking I.D. panels. Additional funding of $150,000 is needed to complete. Locations are currently being evaluated and RTKL will be fine tuning the plan. 6. Update on Economic Development Strategic Plan (Strategic Plan No. 3, 1a) — (CDA) Economic Development Specialist, Marc Morley, presented current progress and next steps for Economic Development Strategic Plan. Input sessions, data analysis, and evaluation on schedule with draft report to Council November / December 2015. 2. FY 2013 -14 Audit Update and FY 2014 -15 Audit Plan (Strategic Plan No. 4, 1c) — (FMSA) Francisco Colon, CPA with Macias Gini O'Connell, (MGO) has concluded opinion of CAFR (Comprehensive Annual Financial Report) for City and is glad to report no financial findings. Only reportable item was CDBG property acquisition transaction noted that written letter to owner did not include market value of property as required. MGO spot tests City controls for risk assessment and has training available to ensure best practices are maintained. May 18, 2015 1 Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes 13A -5 10. Grant Funding Update (Strategic Plan No. 4, 3e) — (CMO) Jorge Garcia, Senior Management Assistant reported that City has been successful in obtaining $14M in competitive grants. Teams have been working together for combined total portfolio of $125M that comprises CDA, PWA, FMSA, and PBA. ITEMS MOVED TO NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING Due to time constraints, the following items will be placed on the next meeting's agenda. • Overview of the upcoming implementation of the Workforce InnovationOpportunity Act COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: Adjournment — 7:29 p.m. Teresa Rami z, CAI Recording Secretary, May 18, 2015 i Finance, Economic Development, & Technology Minutes 13A -6 0 CITY OF SANTA ANA PUBLIC SAFETY AND NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE CANCELLATION NOTICE The City Council Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 28, 2015 has been cancelled. 13A -7 13A -8 CITY OF SANTA ANA PARKS, RECREATION EDUCATION AND YOUTH COMMITTEE (PREY) CANCELLATION NOTICE The regular meeting of the Parks, Recreation and Youth Committee scheduled for July 27, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on August 17, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. City Hall Ross Annex Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, California 1 ;5A -U 13A -10