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Santa Ana Unified School District
1661 E. Chestnut Avenue
Santa Ana, California 92701
MINUTES
Santa Ana Unified School District / City of Santa Ana Council
Joint Policy Meeting
May 4, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 5:38 p.m. by Santa Ana Unified School
District (SAUSD) Board President Palacio. Other SAUSD Board member in attendance
was Ms. Iglesias, Vice President.
SAUSD staff members present were Dr. Miller, Superintendent of Schools; Dr.
Phillips, Deputy Superintendent, operations; Dr. Haglund, Deputy Superintendent,
Educational Services; and Dr. Lopez -Guerra, Director of Community Relations,
City Council members present were Roman Reyna, Angelica Amezcua, and Sal
Tinajero.
City staff present were David Cavazos, City Manager; Gerardo Mouet, PRCSA
Executive Director; Ron Ono, Administrative Services Manager.; Jeannie Jurado,
Community Services Manager; Francisco Orellana, Sr. Engineer; Nabil Saba, Water
Resources Manager Scott Kutner, District Manager Neighborhood Initiatives; Kelly
Reenders, CDA Executive Director; Vince Fregoso, Acting Planning Manager; Robert
Cortez, Special Assistant to the City Manager.
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Jill Gottlieb, Helene Nepomuceno, Tony Viramontes, Alexandra. Smith, and Aimee
Dunkle addressed the committee members related to the Orange County Needle Exchange
Program.
1.0 Approval of minutes of January 26, 2Q15 District/City Minutes
Mr, Tinajero motioned, Mr. Reyna seconded to approve Minutes of January 26,
2015.
Change in Order. of Agenda
5.0 Santa Ana Winds Program - Instruments
Following discussions indicate the Santa Ana Winds no longer exists and
committee asked about the status of the instrument and uniform. storage. Mr.
Mouet, PRCSA Executive Director will look into Ground Lease Agreement and
report back.
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Change in Order of Agenda
2.0 Student Safety Issues
2,5 Proposed IV Needle Exchange Program (near Davis Elementary School)
Mr. Cavazos, City Manager opened discussion; Scott Kutner, District Manager
Neighborhocd Initiatives stated deadline is May 14 and State has to comply with
zoning.
2.1 Cell Tower - Petiole Park (near Muir Fundamental Elementary Schoen
Following discussions and after hearing comments, Mr. Mouet, PRCSA Executive
Director stated the City will communicate with the District related to proposed
locations for cell towers.
2.2 Crossing Guards
Mr. Palacio, SAUSD Board President suggested District should be part of the
pre -planning process on site locations; Mr. Cavazos, City Manager stated SAPD
and SAUSD PD have been meeting.
Change in Order of Agenda
3.0 Possib'_e Joint -Use Agreements
3.1 Master Agreement
3.2 Godinez Fundamental High School -possible use agreement with valley,
Century and other locations in the City
3.2.1 Involving multi-purpose field and Track improvements.
3.2.2 Supported by:
a. 50/50 sharing of capita'_ expense
I. Irrevocable trust with annual contribution
+ To serve maintenance and future improvement needs
Related to the Sports Complex and Century High School, Mr. Palacio
suggests an equal partnership with the City. Mr. Reyna, City Council
member stated working together will create an opportunity for sustained
change. Ms, Amezcua, City Council member stated because of the lack of
open space, community needs access to schools and she is willing to
invest money in future improvements and partnersb.ips. Dr. Miller, SAUSD
Superintendent stated conversations have been initiated with Mr.
Cavazos, City Manager relating to utilizing facilities; joint use must
be very clear, set guidelines, figure out policy, putting aside money to
replace facilities. Joint use should include short term and long term
support.
3.2.3 Home Run Fence on Godinez High Ball Diamonds
Mr. Monet stated agreement must be amended, to reflect reality; project
needs to have a cost estimate for tournament field,
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3.4 MacArthur Fundamental Parking Lot
Mr. Monet stated there was an informal understanding that the parking lot can
be used; however, new gates were installed and locked. City needs access.
Committee suggested the staff get together to resolve how city will have
access.
3.5 Santa Ana Valley High School Sports Complex
Mr. Mouet stated Valley was under a joint use agreement, whereby city installed
the sports lighting for use of fields. The lighting was removed to install the
new sports complex. Need to discuss the continuation of its joint use or
availability through the Civic Center Act.
4.0 Parking and Traffic
4.1 Grant Site Parking (Diagonal)
Mr. Palacio suggested diagonal parking spaces; Mr. Cavazos suggested staff
look into it and return with a solution to continue discussion.
6.0 dater Conservation and Education Presentation
Nabil Saba, Water Resources Manager for the City of Santa Ana provided an
update and stated the governor requires a 25% reduction in water usage, Santa
Ana is required to reduce its water usage by 12€. Jessica Ouwerkerk, Public
Affairs Manager with the Municipal. Water District of Orange County presented
information on the Water Education, School Program provided to over 3 million
students countywide.
7.0 Updates
7.1 Street Resurfacing (Mitchell Child Development Center)
Pilot program with the City of Santa Ana and 'businesses around the area;
place on next Agenda.
7.2 Century High School (trees on Lyon Street)
Mr. Mouet stated the City will follow-up on trees.
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There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m,
Next scheduled meeting - Monday, August 3, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. - City of Santa
Ana, Administration Building.
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