HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-07-07 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JULY 7, 2016
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:13 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
ROMAN A. REYNA
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 5:14 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:
• Jesus De La Barcena v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation
Appeals Board Case No. ADJ8423148
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• Victor Romo vs. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation
Appeals Board Case No: 1.) ADJ8375059; 2.) ADJ8226990; 3.)
ADJ7721885; 4.) ADJ9436625
• Melissa Cortez, et al., v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County
Superior Court Case #30-2014-00712370
• Tarune Dillion, et al., v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior
Court Case #30-2015-00786940
*Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Tinajero reported a conflict of Interest, left the
Conference Room and did not participate in deliberation of said item.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of
subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: (Business
Improvement District)
*Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Martinez reported a conflict of Interest, left the
Conference Room and did not participate in deliberation of said item.
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
Address of Property: Centennial Education Center
2900 W. Edinger Avenue
Santa Ana, CA 92704
Negotiators: City Manager David Cavazos, Parks,
Recreation & CoMartinezunity Services
Agency Director Gerado Mouet and Chancellor
of the Rancho Santiago Community College
District (RSCCD) Raul Rodriguez
Terms: Price and Terms of Lease
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators:
Employee Organizations:
Personnel Services Executive Director, Ed
Raya
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
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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 6:14 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
6:16 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
MICHELE MARTINEZ
SAL TINAJERO
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
ROMAN A. REYNA
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
DAVE MITCHELL, POLICE CHAPLAIN
EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AWARD presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Luis Fernandez
for his outstanding contributions to the City of Santa Ana's Artists Village.
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO to Glen and Julie Stroud for their
outstanding contributions to the City of Santa Ana and CERTIFICATES OF
RECOGNITION to the following Com-Link Neighborhood Hero Winners for their
commitment to improving the quality of life in their neighborhoods.
Rosa Maria Pizano; Jesus Oropeza; Bill Mann; Alice Duran; Oscar Martinez;
Selica Diaz; Trisha Torres Morales; Andree L. Weger; Tere Parker; Alex Rivas;
Rom Lozares; Mike Ekstrom; Hector Espinoza; Orlando Quintana; Susan van der
Roest; Mika Denny; Patricia Michel.
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PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO, MAYOR PRO TEM SARMIENTO
AND COUNCILMEMBERS AMEZCUA, BENAVIDES, MARTINEZ AND TINAJERO to
the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Center of Orange County in
recognition of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark ruling on marriage equality in
America.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to
Emily Tavares and Cesar Pompa, Winners of the City of Santa Ana and Santa Ana
Unified School District's Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Contest.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to
Santa Ana students who participated in the California State University of Fullerton's
Upward Bound Program.
Santiago Alva; Abigail Alvarado; Daniel Alvarado; Brisa Amigon; Jennifer
Antunez; Cristian Araujo; Cesar Baranda; Esmeralda Bucio; Amanda Chhouk;
Alize Corrales; Starr Corrales; Bryan Duran; Aitxa Fuentes; Victor Garcia;
Verenice Gomez; Daisy Gonzalez; Hailey Guerrero-Pineda; Joseph Hernandez;
Karinna Hernandez; Luis Jimenez; Polett Juarez; Diego Martinez; Patricia
Morales; Andrea Moran; Sophia Narro; Melany Noyola; Melissa Palmerin;
Monserratt Pena; Breanna Perez; Daniel Perez; Andrea Picazo; Itzel Rivas;
Diana Salgado; Karen Salgado; Erik Sanchez; Milene Sil.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Agenda Item 19A for Closed Session Report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
• David Tingler and Clarence Turner, spoke on Agenda Item 12A, thanked staff for
supporting efforts.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar items 10A
through 29B, with the following modifications:
• Councilmember Martinez pulled Agenda Items 25B, 25C, 25D, and 29B for
separate action;
• Councilmember Amezcua pulled Agenda Item 23C for separate action;
• Councilmember Benavides pulled Agenda Items 19C and 19D for separate
action;
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• Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento reported a potential conflict of interest due to
proximity of family property and abstained on Agenda Item 25C; and
• Mayor Pulido reported that out of an abundance of caution will abstain on
Agenda Item 25B.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Reyna(1)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 16, 2015
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - 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. ORDINANCE SECOND READING: APPROVAL OF CITY BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} - Finance
Management Services Agency
Placed on first reading at the June 16, 2015 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0". (Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Martinez
voted "No" on specified sections of the budget as noted in discussion held
June 16, 2015).
Published in The Notice on June 26, 2015.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2878 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO THE
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JULY 7, 2015
SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY
FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2015
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
12A. RESOLUTION OF INTENTION TO FORM THE WARNER INDUSTRIAL
COMARTINEZUNITY ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND AGREEMENT
WITH FIELDMAN, ROLAPP & ASSOCIATES FOR FINANCIAL
ADVISORY SERVICES (NON -GENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 6, 1G)- Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-030 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA DECLARING
INTENTION TO ORDER THE ACQUISITION OR CONSTRUCTION
OF CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
DISTRICT NO. 2015-01 (WARNER INDUSTRIAL COMMUNITY);
DECLARING THE IMPROVEMENTS TO BE OF SPECIAL BENEFIT;
DESCRIBING THE DISTRICT TO BE ASSESSED TO PAY THE
COSTS AND EXPENSES THEREOF; AND PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF BONDS
2. AGMT NO. 2015-123- Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Fieldman, Rolapp &
Associates, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney, to provide professional financial
advisory services to facilitate assessment district formation, for a
period expiring on December 31, 2016, with provision for one,
one-year extension exercisable by written authorization of the
City Manager and City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed
$36,000.
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. COUNCIL COMARTINEZITTEES — AGENDA MINUTES {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Receive and file
NAME MEETING DATE
Legislative (Cancelled) 06/24/2015
Development and Transportation 06/25/2015
Code Conduct and Ethics (Cancelled) 06/30/2015
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Development and Transportation (Cancelled) 07/02/2015
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's
Office
MOTION: Approve settlement agreements, as follow:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code:
• Jesus De La Barcena v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation
Appeals Board Case No. ADJ8423148 — Settlement in the amount
of $32,827 (approved by 5-0 vote with Tinajero and Reyna absent)
Victor Romo vs. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation
Appeals Board Case No: 1.) ADJ8375059; 2.) ADJ8226990; 3.)
ADJ7721885; 4.) ADJ9436625 - Settlement in the amount of
$15,000 (approved by 5-0 vote with Tinajero and Reyna absent)
• AGMT NO. 2015-132 - Melissa Cortez et al. v. City of Santa Ana,
Orange County Superior Court Case #30-2014-00712370 -
Settlement in the amount of $100,000 (approved by 5-0 vote with
Tinajero and Reyna absent)
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Excuse the absence of Councilmember Reyna from the
July 7, 2015 City Council Meeting.
19C.1AUTHORIZE PHASE TWO OF THE PILOT UTILITY CABINET
PROGRAM {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 5131 - CoMartinezunity
Development Agency
Arts and Culture Commission approved recommended action on June 18,
2015, by a vote of 5-0 (Alvarado and Gomez absent).
MOTION: Authorize Community Development Agency staff to
release Phase Two of the Pilot Utility Cabinet Program application,
subject to non -substantive changes.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Martinez
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VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
MOTION: Receive and file.
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Martinez
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
Martinez, Pulido,
Martinez, Pulido,
20A. ACCEPTING SUPPLEMENTAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
ACCOUNT (SLESA) FUNDS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 313} - Police
Department
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2016-02 - Recognizing
$306,172.45 in the FY 2014-15 Supplemental Law Enforcement Services
revenue account and appropriate same to the grant expenditure account
for special enforcement and gang detail overtime.
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20B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AGREEMENT ACCEPTING
OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY, SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM (STEP) PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
1, 3B} - Police Department
MOTION:
1. AGMT NO. 2015-124 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a one-year agreement with the State Office of
Traffic Safety, for the period of October 1, 2015 through
September 30, 2016, in an amount not to exceed $343,480 subject
to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2016-03 - Recognizing State of
California, Office of Traffic Safety, STEP Grant funds in an amount of
$343,480 (Grant No. PT16124) in the Office of Traffic Safety revenue
account and appropriate same to expenditure accounts.
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. SPEC. NO. 15-035 - ACQUISITION AND INSTALLATION OF
WORKSHOP BENCHES AND LOCKERS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6,2131
(Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase
order to LeDoux Industries Inc. in an amount not to exceed $72,207,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF EL SALVADOR PARK
IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT 14-7540) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1B &
G} - Public Works Agency; Parks, Recreation & CoMartinezunity Services
Agency; and CoMartinezunity Development Agency
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute a contract awarded to ACE CD, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the unit bid prices,
totaling $318,344.98, for construction of El Salvador Park
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Improvements, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated project
delivery cost of $410,172.
23B. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MEMORIAL PARK
SECURITY LIGHTING (PROJECT 14-7515) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6,
16, 1G} - Public Works Agency; Parks, Recreation & CoMartinezunity
Services Agency; and CoMartinezunity Development Agency
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute a contract awarded to Green Giant Landscape Inc., the
lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the unit bid prices,
totaling $334,500, for construction of the Memorial Park Security
Lighting Project, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated project
delivery cost of $430,415.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, would like staff to conduct thorough inspection
of street work and warranty period.
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute a contract awarded to All American Asphalt, the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the Base Bid totaling
$2,150,000, for construction of the Local Street Slurry Seal 2014-
15 Project, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated project
delivery cost of $2,902,500.
MOTION: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES:
SECOND: Benavides
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
Martinez, Pulido,
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Reyna (1)
AGREEMENTS
25A. AGMT NO. 2015-125 - ANIMAL LICENSE FEE COLLECTION PROGRAM
OF NEW AND DELINQUENT LICENSE FEES AND PENALTIES
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7, 5F} — Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Civic Collection, Inc. (CCI), subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney, for collection for a one year period (July 1, 2015 to June 30,
2016) with provisions to extend an additional year (July 1, 2016 to
June 30, 2017) upon a written request executed by the City Manager.
25B. AGMT NO;. 2015-126 - STREET TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES;
{STRATEGIC PLAN. NO. 6, ,1 B„1 C, 1 F & 7, 5A} - Public,:Works Agency;
Parks,;;; Recreation & Community, Services Agency; and Odd' munity
Development Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc., subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney, for a two-year period expiring June 30, 2017, with
provisions for two, two-year renewal options exercisable by the City
Manager and City Attorney, in an amount not to exceed $1,082,516
annually.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Pulido (1)
ABSENT: Reyna (1)
*Mayor Pulido abstained due to potential conflict of interest
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Councilmember Martinez, staff to monitor and update OC Streetcar
related websites to keep the public informed with the latest progress of the
project.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding between the Orange County Transportation Authority
and the City of Santa Ana that defines the understanding of the
general terms, conditions, and funding responsibilities for the
design, right-of-way acquisition, construction, and operations and
maintenance of the Santa Ana/Garden Grove Streetcar Project.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Sarmiento (1)
ABSENT: Reyna (1)
*Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento abstained due to potential conflict of interest
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Cole & Associates, Inc., subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney, for a one-year period beginning July 8, 2015, and expiring
June 30, 2016, with provision for one, one-year extension exercisable
by the City Manager and City Attorney, in a total amount not to
exceed $531,594, including the renewal period.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
SECOND: Benavides
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
Martinez, Pulido,
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Reyna (1)
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
29A. INSURANCE RENEWALS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 11 - Personnel
Services Agency
MOTION:
1. Approve the City's continued membership in the Big Independent
Cities Excess Pool from July 1, 2015 to July 1, 2016 at an
estimated premium cost not to exceed $1,530,000.
2. Approve the City's continued participation in the Public Entity
Property Insurance Program from July 1, 2015 to July 1, 2016 at
an estimated premium cost not to exceed $320,000.
3. Approve the City's continued participation in the California State
Association of Counties — Excess Insurance Authority's Crime
Bond Program from July 1, 2015 to July 1, 2016 at an estimated
premium cost not to exceed $11,400.
4. Approve the City's continued participation in the California State
Association of Counties — Excess Insurance Authority's Pollution
Insurance Program from July 1, 2015 to July 1, 2018 for an
estimated three-year premium not to exceed $15,000.
29B REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A CITY WIDE CREDIT RATING
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 2B) Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Authorize release of proposal for an assessment and
citywide credit rating.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES
SECOND: Benavides
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
Martinez, Pulido,
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ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
None (0)
Reyna (1)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR"
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50A. ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10 OF THE SPECIAL EVENT
REIMBURSEMENT AND SPONSORSHIP SECTION TO INCLUDE CO -
SPONSORSHIPS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,4} — City Manager's Office
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2879 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 10-
22.13 OF CHAPTER 10 REGARDING SPECIAL EVENT
REIMBURSEMENT AND SPONSORSHIP
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Reyna (1)
RESOLUTIONS
55A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING DEPARTMENT OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL (ABC) FUNDS {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 1, 3131 - Police Department
MOTION:
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1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2016-04 - Approve an
appropriation adjustment recognizing $99,500 in Department of
Alcoholic Beverage Control Grant funds in the grant revenue
account and appropriate same to the grant expenditure account.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-031 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
OBTAIN CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
CONTROL GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $99,500 AND TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL FOR USE OF THOSE FUNDS
AND EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS OR ASSURANCES
NECESSARY FOR OBTAINING THE GRANT FUNDS
3. AGMT NO. 2015-129 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of
the Council to execute a one-year agreement with the
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to fund the ABC Grant
program, for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016, for
an amount not exceed $99,500 (State agreement no. 15G-LA38),
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Sarmiento
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
Martinez, Pulido,
55B. ACCEPT PRINTED MATERIALS USED IN COMMUNITY EMERGENCY
RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) PROGRAMS PROVIDED THROUGH
FY2014 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP)
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 2F} - Police Department
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-032 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
OBTAIN 2014 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE,
AND EXECUTE A TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY,
DOCUMENTS, AND ASSURANCES THAT MAY BE NECESSARY
FOR THE HSGP
2. AGMT NO. 2016-130 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with the County of Orange for
the period of July 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016, for financial
assistance by providing printed materials, for an amount not to
exceed $6,400, subject ,to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Tinajero
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
Martinez, Pulido,
55C. DESIGNATE THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AS A RECYCLING MARKET
DEVELOPMENT ZONE (RMDZ) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 3, C} -
Community Development Agency
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-033 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO DESIGNATE THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AS A RECYCLING MARKET DEVELOPMENT ZONE
(RMDZ)
2. Authorize the City Manager to forward the Resolution to the City
of Huntington Beach for inclusion in the regional Recycling
Market Development Zone application to CalRecycle.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides
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VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Reyna (1)
Martinez, Pulido,
55D. ESTABLISH THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA FOR FY 2015-16 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 1 D} - Finance &
Management Services
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-034 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION
LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015 2016
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Martinez
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
Martinez, Pulido,
55E. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION RELATED
TO THE THIRD AMENDMENT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE
AUTHORITY (OCFA) JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 5}
MOTION: Per Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors'
recommendation, approve the following:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-035 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE THIRD
AMENDMENT TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY
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AMENDED JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY AGREEMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING ITS EXECUTION
2. AGMT NO. 2015-131 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a third amendment to the Joint Powers
agreement with Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
MOTION: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
REPORTS
SECOND: Pulido
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
Martinez, Pulido,
65A. COUNCIL APPOINTMENT OF A VOTING DELEGATE TO THE LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Designate Councilmember Martinez as the voting delegate
for the League of California Cities' Annual Business Meeting
scheduled for October 2, 2015.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Reyna (1)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Martinez, Pulido,
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75A. RECOVERY OF UNCOLLECTED COSTS FOR ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 41 - Planning and Building Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter June 19, 2014 and
notices mailed on June 18, 2014.
Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing
Hearing closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
There were no speakers and the
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-036 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OVERRULING OBJECTIONS TO AND
CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF SECURING AND DEMOLITION OF
VARIOUS STRUCTURES DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES;
MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH
COSTS; AND ORDERING SUCH COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH
THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Reyna (1)
75B. AFFIRM THE WEED ABATEMENT PUBLIC NUISANCE REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2014-2015 (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4E} - Public Works
Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter June 19, 2014 and
notices mailed on June 18, 2014.
Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing. There were no speakers and the
Hearing closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-037 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF WEED,
RUBBISH AND GARBAGE ABATEMENT: MAKING, CONFIRMING AND
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LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING A
COPY THEREOF TO BE FILED
MOTION: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Martinez
Amezcua, Benavides,
Sarmiento, Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
Martinez, Pulido,
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:01 P.M. TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
AND RECONVENED AT 8:06 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT.
*Councilmember Benavides left the meeting at 8:40 p.m. and did not return.
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Vicente Perez, representing The Academy Charter High, presented recent school
project by biology students on negative effects of vaporizers.
• Jesus Oropeza, requested "No Parking" signs reinstalled on Sullivan between
McFadden and Willits.
o Councilmember Benavides, staff to follow up on parking concerns.
• Michelle Lee, representing the Wellness Center, spoke against police brutality of
mentally ill and African Americans; commented on recent incident.
• Arturo Garcia, representing Orange County Board of Supervisor, Andrew Do,
extended invitation to attend health fair co -sponsored by Mexican Consulate.
• Tish Leon, invited all to upcoming Shakespeare by the Sea's production at Birch
Park; requested consideration for banning fireworks in light of activity over the
weekend; also, requested formal approval if City Council permanently reducing
public comment time limit from 3 to 2 minutes.
• Jeannette Zook, employee of Santa Ana Unified School District, supports upcoming
joint venture, pleased to have more open fields and library services.
• Robert Tseglin, concerned with Orange County mental health services.
• Illya Tseglin, concurred with Robert Tseglin's comments.
• Joshawn Moore, supports additional personal community services.
• Michelle Lee for Michelle Montero, advocate for mentally ill.
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• Madeleine Spencer, urged City Council and staff to be accountable and ethical;
spoke on medical marijuana regulations — opined that City should focus on city
affairs and not on federal issues.
• Ryan Smolar, consultant for Downtown Inc. and resident, stated need to work
together to overcome challenges and continue to build momentum.
• Deloise Moore, opined that police officers not trained to deal with people with mental
disabilities.
• Rob Cook, requested consideration for dignified services for homeless such as
showers.
• Dylan Thompson, spoke of recent police raid on medical marijuana dispensary; need
to be accountable to community by conducting swift and thorough investigation.
• Garnet Fiordalish, opposed to proposed cell tower at Portola Park.
o City Manager Cavazos noted that staff has tabled consideration of said
location indefinitely.
• Carl Mark, saddened by untimely passing of Ed Branch — lived up to Comlink motto
of improving neighborhood block by block.
• Rick Niedermeyer, concerned with slow improvements at Dan Young Soccer
complex; would like to be introduced to park ranger staff.
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
• City Manager Cavazos reported that City water has met all of the water
measurements and standards.
• Saturday, July 11th at 10 a.m. will hold a commemoration event for
Bike Trail Completion Project and Public Art Sculpture.
90B. CITY COLINCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Orange County Fire Authority Battalion Chief Devin Leonard provided
update on Drowning Prevention month — Authority working with private
foundation to offer free swim classes;
• Thanked Police Chief and staff for 4th of July enforcement of illegal
fireworks; and
• Requested consideration for banning safe and sane fireworks.
Councilmember Martinez:
• As required by Assembly BiII1234, reported that she attended Annual
NALEO Conference in Las Vegas, City paid for airfare and balance by
organization;
• Humbled to be elected President of NALEO at their annual conference
held June 23'd:
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• League of California Cities considering transportation bill for voter
approval — hearing underway at the Senate level; important for local
municipalities to get fair share;
• Reported that City experiencing high volume of Section 8 voucher
application requests; residents spending high percentage on
transportation and housing - affordable housing and reliable
transportation needs; and
• Noted that she does not support safe and sane fireworks; City
committed to providing City sponsored fireworks event; cost of
overtime have increased; encouraged colleagues to develop better
solutions to assist non -profits.
Councilmember Tinajero:
• Welcomed Dunkin Donuts to the City of Santa Ana;
• Noted that non -profits make about $15-20,000 in firework sales; City
Council will consider fireworks at the Public Safety Council Committee;
need to review non-profit fundraising needs while providing quality of
life for residents; and
• Commented on rainbow flag that symbolizing marriage equality; staff to
review cost to add poll to permanently display at City Hall.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento:
• Commented on fireworks — need to quantify cost of law enforcement;
supports consideration of matter by the Public Safety Council
Committee;
• Congratulated Councilmember Martinez on being elected President of
NALEO — places City on the map at the National level;
• Staff to follow up with LA Based hair stylist Vidal Sassoon to arrange
for them to provide free haircuts to our homeless population in the
Civic Center area;
• Reported that Plaza of the Flags in the Civic Center flies the flags of all
states in the country including the State of Mississippi - said flag
includes Confederate Flag which is offensive symbol of prejudice and
division; need to consider removal and possibly replace with flags of
cities in the County of Orange; for the record noted that he does not
support flying the State of Mississippi's flag; and
• Requested adjournment in memory of Conrado Gomez.
Mayor Pulido:
• Public Safety Committee to re -consider current enforcement and fine
cost of illegal fireworks; suggested middle ground approach including
use of increased enforcement and technology to address issue — what
are other communities doing to address issue?
• Adjourned in Memory of James E. Ward — served as City
Councilmember and Mayor from 1973-1981.
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ADJOURNED- 9:16 p.m. — The July 21, 2015 City Council meeting is cancelled.
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, August 4, 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
James E. Ward (former City Councilmember)
Conrado Gomez
and
William Edward "Ed" Branch III
M ria Huizar,
Clerk of the Coun
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Mater Dei High School Parking Structure and School Expansion Project
• Community Engagement Plan
• Conflict and Interest Code Review
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