HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-18 FEDTCITY 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, Com -Link; Greg R. Uttecht, Fabrica Intl.; Francisco
Colon, MGO/CPA; 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.
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i 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 MOOED 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 Ram
Recording,S
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