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CITY OF SANTA ANA
COUNCIL COMMITTEE SPECIAL MEETING
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
Monday, October 19, 2015
12:00 P.M.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
Committee Members: Michele Martinez and Vincent Sarmiento
Recording Secretary: Yasmin Vazquez
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
1. Approval of Minutes of the May 13, 2015 Meeting
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve minutes.
2. Quarterly Federal Legislative Update from Holland & Knight - Report outlining legislative
advocacy work April 2015 to September 2015 — Dan Maldonado
{Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7}
3. Quarterly State Legislative Update from Townsend Public Affairs — Report outlining legislative
advocacy work April 2015 to September 2015 — Christopher Townsend
{Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7}
4. League of California Cities Briefing — Tony Cardenas
{Strategic Plan No. 1 through 71
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5. Local Preference Ordinance Update — Francisco Gutierrez
{Strategic Plan No. 1, 3; 7, 4}
6. Washington DC Lobbying Trip — David Cavazos
{Strategic Plan No. 1 through 7}
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT — The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on Wed., December 23, 2015, 12:00 p.m.
The complete Strategic Plan document is available at httn://www.santa-ana.ora/strateoic-i3lanninci/
Legislative Council Committee Agenda 2 May 13, 2015
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL COMMITTEE
MINUTES
May 13, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 12:09 pm by Chair Sarmiento at City Hall Ross Annex,
Room 1600.
ATTENDANCE
Members Present: Councilmember Michele Martinez
Mayor Pro Tern Vincent Sarmiento, Chair
Members Absent: None
Staff Present: David Cavazos, Robert Cortez, Eddie Duque, Manny Escamilla, Alma
Flores, Matt Foulkes, Vince Fregoso, Jorge Garcia, Francisco
Gutierrez, Scott Kutner, Mark Lawrence, Fred Mousavipour, Mike
Ortiz, Carlos Rojas and Yasmin Vazquez. Also present were Cori
Williams from Townsend Public Affairs, Leslie Pollner (by phone) and
Dan Maldonado (by phone) from Holland & Knight and Casey Elliot (by
phone) from Townsend Public Affairs.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Three members of the public were present and did not provide their names. They made no
comments.
AGENDA ITEMS
Approval of Minutes of the February 23, 2015 Meeting.
Approval of the February 23, 2015 minutes was motioned by Councilwoman Michele
Martinez and approved by a vote of 2 to 0.
2. Quarterly Federal Legislative Update from Holland & Knight - Report outlining
legislative advocacy work from January 2015 to March 2015
Leslie Pollner provided a federal legislative advocacy update to the Committee. Most
notably, the City of Santa Ana received provisional approval from ICE on an increase
of the contract per diem rate the City receives from U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement (ICE) for the Santa Ana Jail. Holland and Knight is working through last
minute questions related to guaranteed bed provisions for the lesbian, gay, bisexual,
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transgender, and queer unit. Holland and Knight expects a response from ICE and
Homeland Security by the end of the week.
Leslie Pollner reported the City of Santa Ana's allocation of Urban Areas Security
Initiative funds will remain at $5.5 million this fiscal year.
Holland and Knight coordinated a conference call with the Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) regarding the City's approach during the second
round of the Promise Zone application process.
Additionally, the Washington D.C. lobbying trip was cancelled due to a snow storm
that closed federal government offices and will be rescheduled for some time in the
fall.
Mayor Pro Tern Vincent Sarmiento thanked Holland and Knight for their work with ICE
on the Santa Ana Jail per diem increase. City Manager David Cavazos mentioned
the rate increased from $83 per day to $105 per day. He emphasized the City is not
profiting from jail operations and, before the per diem increase, had actually been
subsidizing operations. Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento clarified the ICE contract pre-
existed the current administration and is revisited periodically.
Councilwoman Michele Martinez thanked Holland and Knight for the update. She
asked for clarification as to whether HUD may be moving in the direction of an Open
Government National Action Plan as it pertains to Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funding and affordable housing funding.
Councilwoman Michele Martinez expressed concern regarding the digital divide and
the perceived monopoly by wireless internet service providers within the City. Dan
Maldonado responded that there are divisions within the parties regarding this issue
and Councilwoman Martinez asked for continued monitoring.
Leslie Pollner reported the probable need for an extension of the Highway Trust Fund
as the current authorization is expiring on May 31, 2015. Several temporary options
are being considered by Congress. Questions remain as to how long the next
reauthorization will extend the solvency of the Fund.
Leslie Pollner mentioned the federal appropriation process has begun. There is
concern over funding levels. Dan Maldonado commented Congress agreed to a joint
House - Senate budget resolution. The budget resolution maintains the automatic
spending cuts under sequestration and reflects caps on discretionary spending.
In regards to immigrations, Leslie Pollner remarked that the implementation of the
Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents Program
as well as the expanded rules under the existing Deferred Action for Childhood
Arrivals Program have been postponed indefinitely until a resolution can be reached
in court.
Leslie Pollner mentioned she expects the COPS solicitation to open soon. She
added that the Body -Worn Camera solicitation is open and Holland & Knight will be
working closely with the City on this application.
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Mayor Pro Tern Vincent Sarmiento highlighted that affordable housing is an area of
interest for the City. Dan Maldonado asked for a briefing on types of housing projects
the City is interested in or has been working on. Councilwoman Michele Martinez
added that housing for homeless is also an area of interest for the City. Dan
Maldonado asked whether the homeless population included many veterans, as
funding is available for that demographic. Chief Carlos Rojas confirmed there are.
3. Quarterly State Legislative Update from Townsend Public Affairs — Report
outlining legislative advocacy work from January 2015 to March 2015
Casey Elliot provided a state legislative advocacy update to the Committee. Casey
mentioned Townsend Public Affairs continues to provide state budget advocacy. A
budget revision will be released in the middle of May. In the first quarter, budget
advocacy efforts revolved around redevelopment dissolution and the Governor's
funding toward drought related efforts.
Cori Williams reported Townsend Public Affairs was successful with two partnership
grants the City was involved in. America on Track and Awards for Innovation in
Higher Education both received substantial funding. Additionally, the second cycle of
the Active Transportation Program grant has begun. The City was successful in the
previous round of funding. The City is only one of three areas listed as a
disadvantaged community in Orange County which gives Santa Ana a significant
advantage in the current cycle. The application is due June 1, 2015.
Casey Elliot mentioned many bills were passed during the first part of the legislative
session. The City is backing Speaker Toni Atkins package of bills supporting
affordable housing. The City supported Senator Jim Beall's transportation bill which
establishes the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program and Senator Bill
Monning's bill requiring a safety warning on all sealed, sugar- sweetened beverage
containers.
Casey Elliot commented on the adoption of Governor Jerry Brown's Executive Order
directing the State Water Resources Control Board to implement a 25% mandatory
water usage reduction throughout California. Additional provisions mandate an
initiative to replace turf with drought - tolerant landscaping in partnership with local
governments. Regulations provide the State Water Resources Control Board several
enforcement tools including the ability to levy fines against those not meeting
conservations targets. Regulations will take effect on June 1, 2015.
Councilwoman Michele Martinez asked regarding the availability of funds for
municipalities to comply with the mandated turf removal from medians. Casey Elliot
responded the Executive Order did not make any provisions for funding but it is
expected that funds will be made available in the May revision of the State budget.
Councilwoman Michele Martinez mentioned the Metropolitan Water District will be
proposing the addition of $150 million in funding for turf removal and /or replacement
but even with additional funds the demand will not be met. She sees a need for the
State to match funding given that municipalities do not have funding allocated in their
budgets to comply with the turf removal /replacement mandate. The Councilwoman
asked Townsend Public Affairs to inform the City should additional funding become
available.
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Mayor Pro Tern Vincent Sarmiento asked whether there had been any discussion in
the Governor's office regarding subsidies for desalination of water. Casey Elliot
responded Governor Jerry Brown's office has been considering desalinization as part
of the implementation of the Proposition 1 water recycling component but there have
been no discussions about additional funding for desalinization.
Mayor Pro Tern Vincent Sarmiento asked for additional information regarding Senator
Tony Mendoza's proposed bill allowing counties which have more than 2 million
residents to increase the number of seats on their boards of supervisors. Mayor Pro
Tern Sarmiento also inquired about Assemblymember Tom Daly's proposed bill
regarding the school facilities fee. Casey Elliot responded Senator Tony Mendoza's
measure was introduced as a constitutional amendment in the middle of May
expanding the number of board of supervisor seats for charter counties larger than 2
million to seven or more seats after the 2020 census. The measure will need a two -
thirds vote in both Houses to be placed on the 2016 ballot. Casey Elliot commented
he will provide Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento information on Assemblymember Tom
Daly's proposed school facilities fee bill and Mayor Pro Tern asked Townsend Public
Affairs to include the bill in their legislative monitoring.
4. League of California Cities Briefing, January 2015 to March 2015
Tony Cardenas was not present to provide an update. Mark Lawrence noted a
handout was provided which highlights bills of interest to the League.
5. Review and Recommend Approval of 2015 Legislative Platform
City Manager David Cavazos reviewed the items on the Legislative Platform that are
new for 2015: Immigration Reform, Homeless, Veterans, Body Cameras, Safe
Mobility, Gangs, Domestic Violence, Promise Zone, Affordable Housing, Enhanced
Infrastructure Financing Districts, Goods Movement and Mobility, Sales Tax,
Renewable Energy Grants, Receivership Actions, Water Conservation, Santa Ana
Regional Transportation Center, Automated Meter Infrastructure, Replacement Water
Wells, and the Reclaimed Water System Master Plan.
Councilwoman Michele Martinez expressed interest in the City seeking funding for an
open data platform. The City received over 600 public records requests in 2014. An
open data platform would allow the public to search City records on their own,
reducing staff time used to research requests and increasing efficiencies.
Councilwoman Michele Martinez would also like the City to seek funding for first and
last mile connections for the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center and the
infrastructure surrounding those connections.
Mayor Pro Tern Vincent Sarmiento suggested prioritizing Legislative Platform items
and aligning the prioritization with the federal government's priorities. His top
priorities include affordable housing and economic development (particularly
attracting and retaining businesses).
Mayor Pro Tern Vincent Sarmiento also commented on the Medical Marijuana item in
the Community Safety section, noting the City has moved beyond enforcement issues
to operational concerns and understanding the dynamics of a new industry. He
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asked the section be reworded to reflect the shift. He mentioned the Platform will be
ready to be presented to Council after those changes are made.
6. Discuss Senate Bill 7
In response to Councilwoman Michele Martinez's concern regarding loss of local
control, Assistant to the City Manager Mark Lawrence provided a high level update on
Senate Bill 7 as it relates to the City of Santa Ana. Beginning in January 2015, the
City has been in compliance with the bill allowing the City to continue to receive state
funding and to be eligible for funding opportunities such as Cap- and -Trade and
Proposition 1 Water Bond funds for infrastructure, Active Transportation Program
funding, Sustainable Transportation Planning Grant funding, Sustainable
Communities funding, Park Bond funding, and Education Bond funding. Although
local control is lost, the City benefits from funding opportunities, which for fiscal year
2013 -2014, were over $45 million in state grants. The impact is projected as a $1.8
million total increase to the City's reoccurring contracts.
Councilwoman Michele Martinez agreed the City benefits from complying and would
like to ensure that within the RFP process the City's Local Preference Ordinance is
followed. She mentioned this is where the City has local control and would like to see
City funds reinvested in the community. City Manager David Cavazos asked staff to
report to the Committee on the ordinance and its effectiveness. Mayor Pro Tern
commented that investing in local businesses has a multiplier effect and circulates
funds through the community.
ICE Agreement Update
City Manager David Cavazos reiterated the City is not profiting from jail operations
and noted the City had been subsidizing jail operations for many years. The City
Manager thanked the City Council, staff and Police Chief Carlos Rojas for their efforts
in securing the per diem increase. Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento asked for clarification
as to whether the City notifies ICE regarding detainees' immigration status. City
Manager David Cavazos responded Santa Ana Police Department arrestees are
processed through the Orange County Jail and, based on the crime, are transferred
to the appropriate facility. Persons held by the federal government are outside the
Santa Ana Police Department's chain of custody. Occasionally, someone may be
arrested and transferred to the Santa Ana Jail but it is not a result of a direct booking.
Committee Member Comments
No comments from Committee members.
Future Agenda Items
Local Preference Ordinance
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ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 1:20 pm.
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Parks, Recreation, Education and Youth (PREY) Council Committee
Monday, October 26, 2015 — 5:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER Room 1600, Santa Ana City Hall Ross Annex
Committee Members: Council Member Tern Sal Tinajero, Council
Member Angelica Amezcua, and Council
Member Roman Reyna
Recording Secretary: Ron Ono, Admin Services Manager
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
1. Approval of Minutes of the August 18, 2014 Meeting
2. City Ball Diamond Field Reservation Status Update (Enrique Marban) {Strategic Plan No. 2, 2B}
3. General Facility Reservation Update (Juan Lara) {Strategic Plan No. 2, 2B}
4. Chepa's Park Update on Security Lights and Cameras, and Handball Courts (Ron Ono) {Strategic
Plan No. 6, 1 G)
5. City Produced Event Update (Jeannie Jurado) {Strategic Plan No. 5, 1C}
6. Joint -Use with SAUSD Update (Ron Ono) {Strategic Plan No. 2, 1B)
7. Use of Unallocated CDBG Monies to Purchase Two Sites for Public Parks (Kelly Reenders)
{Strategic Plan No. 6, 1E}
8. Staff Update & Comments
STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
Next PREY Council Committee Scheduled for Monday, January 25, 2016 at 5:30 PM
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MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON
PARKS, RECREATION, EDUCATION AND YOUTH
August 17, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The special meeting convened at 5:39 p.m. at Santa Ana City Hall Ross Annex Room
1600; 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92702,
ATTENDANCE
Council members Present Roman Rayne
Angelica Amezcua
Absent Mayor Pro Tem, Sal Tinajero (Chair)
Staff Present: David Cavazos, City Manager
Gerardo Mouet, PRCSA Executive Director
Robert Cortez, Special Assistant to the City Manager
Alma Flores, Communications Manager
Jorge Garcia, Sr, Management Assistant CMO
Melanie McCann, Associate Planner
Pedro Guillen, Public Works Maintenance Manager
Ali Borujerdi, General Maintenance Supervisor
William Sandoval, Community Services Supervisor
Francisco Arroyo, Sr. Management Analyst
Lynn Nguyen, Principal Librarian
Hiram Uribe, Graphic Designer
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
o Samuel Romero expressed concerns about criminal activities occurring at
Chepa's Park handball court and requested the handball courts be
removed and replaced with playground equipment.
o Joe Andrade expressed the same concerns and requested the handball
courts be removed and replaced with play equipment.
o Barry Cottle expressed willingness to work with the City and the
neighborhood to provide security lighting and cameras as part of the new
development going in the Logan neighborhood.
PREY Special Meeting &<ea _� August 17, 2015
a APPROVAL OF MINUTES
o Minutes of April 27, 2015 accepted as presented.
® FY 15 -16 PARK IMPROVEMENT PLAN UPDATE
o Gerardo Mouet introduced Ali Borujerdi, General Maintenance Supervisor
who presented information on the FY 15 -16 Park Improvement Plan, focusing
on the basic (Safety) needs.
o David Cavazos and Gerardo Mouet provided historical information on the
development of park improvements and how PRCSA identified the needed
improvements.
Councilmember Reyna expressed concern about the need for lighting at
Kiwanis Barrier Free Park.
o Gerardo Mouet indicated the park is underutilized in the evening due to the
lack of security lighting.
• DISCUSS DISTRICT /CITY AUGUST 24 JOINT POLICY MEETING
o Gerardo Mouet provided a history of the policy meetings and the value of
these meetings.
o Councilmember Reyna requested a comprehensive agreement that could
possibly include the use of district classrooms when not in use by the district.
o Councilmember Amezcua agreed and also wanted to include District libraries.
o Gerardo Mouet presented the existing and future joint projects that the City
has with the District and indicated the start of a pilot program with SAUSD
Student City Library Cards.
o Melanie McCann provided an update on the homeless shelters.
The Public Works Agency provided an update on school parking and street
tree issue. Pedro Guillen indicated that due to the small area it would be a
challenge to add trees.
JOINT USE TENNIS COURT AT SANTA ANA HIG14 SCHOOL
o Gerardo Mouet provided historical information on the joint use of the tennis
courts with SAUSD.
o Councilmember Reyna expressed concern that the cou is might be
underutilized.
Gerardo Mouet responded that a variety of courts around the City are used to
accommodate residents that may not be able to travel to Santa Ana High
School. Additionally PRCSA is working on growing the program to create
more demand and therefore the courts will be utilized more.
UPDATE ON NEW RECREATION AND LIBR.4,R f GROGRAM
o Juan Lara provided information on the FY 14/15 Youth Programs and hove
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Lvnn !Nguyen indicated the i_ibrary Sunday operational hours will begin on
September 20, 2015.
Lorr, !Nguyen peovtded irn`ormation on the FY 14/15 e- library programs and
how strategic funds were used to support the programs.
STAFF UPDATE AND COMIN ENTS
D Gerardo Mouet indicated that as of 8/18/15, 980 registrants had enrolled in
the 5K run. He also provided an update on Fiestas 2015 and SOMOS 2015
events.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
o Councilmember Reyna indicated that the Catalina trip was fantastic and
expressed a desire to increase the participation to 200 youths over the next 5
years. He also expressed a desire to hold a small mariachi festival.
o Councilmember Amezcua indicated to possibly invite school mariachi groups
to participate in SOMOS.
a FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
o None.
i ADJOURNED: 6:58 p.m.
Gerardo Mouet
Executive Director, PRCSA
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