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Home My WebLink About2015-11-03 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA NOVEMBER 3, 2015 CLOSED SESSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA 5:14 P.M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern (5:30 P.M.) ANGELICA AMEZCUA P. DAVID BENAVIDES (5:27 p.m.) MICHELE MARTINEZ ROMAN A. REYNA SAL TINAJERO (5:17 p.m.) COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: NONE 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: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 E K, 9 1. Michael Fuller v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board cases 1) ADJ8184107; 2) ADJ8183731; 3) ADJ8182225; 4) ADJ8164727; 5) ADJ8933396; and 6) ADJ9214649 2. Donald Bray v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case #ADJ9219247 3. 1901 First Street Owner LLC v. Tustin Unified School District; Case No.: 30-2015-00803234-CU-W M-CJC 4. Santa Ana Police Officers Association & Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court Case No. 8:15-cv-01280-DOC-DFM LIABILITY CLAIMS pursuant to section 54956.95 of the Government Code: Claimant: 1901 First Street Owner, LLC CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Address of Property: Negotiators: Bristol Coalition Properties 1411 N. Bristol -Owner Lee; 1415 N. Bristol -Owner Gonzales; 1417 N. Bristol -Owner Zambrano; City Manager David Cavazos CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: 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 Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA) Agency Negotiator: City Manager, David Cavazos Employee Organizations: Executive Management (EM) 5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code: Title: City Attorney CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions. ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:19 P.M. AND CONVENED TO THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 REGULAR OPEN MEETING CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 6:20 P.M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern ANGELICA AMEZCUA P. DAVID BENAVIDES MICHELE MARTINEZ ROMAN A. REYNA SAL TINAJERO PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION PRESENTATIONS COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: NONE STAFF Present: DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council AMBER G. PEREZ, KENNEDY ELEMENTARY ERIC WAKELING, POLICE CHAPLAIN EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS presented by MAYOR PULIDO to: 25 YEARS OF SERVICE Jason P. Clemente, Water Services Meter Repairer II, Public Works Agency Gerardo R. Mouet, Executive Director; Parks, Recreation and Community Services Sandra Reafleng, Senior Office Specialist, Finance and Management Services Agency David Valentin, Police Captain, Police Department CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER REYNA to the following individuals for being a strong community leader in the field of sports in the City of Santa Ana: Frank Alvarado; Larry Arason; Isaac Curtis; Earl Engman; Harry Evans; Steve Fryer; Scott Glabb; Lucy Guerrero; Bruce Hamlin; Marvin Jones; Dr. Robert Olvera; Bill Ross; Charlie Shaw; Garry Templeton; Jeff Watts; Jerry Witte. CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Agenda Item 19A for Closed Session Report. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items 10A through 31A, with the following modifications: • Councilmember Martinez, pulled Agenda Item 10A for separate action; and • Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, pulled Agenda Item 29A for separate discussion. MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Amezcua VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Reyna(1) ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES 1OA. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF OCTOBER 20, 2015 Councilmember Martinez, requested reconsideration of Agenda Item 65A on the October 20, 2015 City Council Agenda. Noted that vote on item c (Approve Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center's maintenance and improvements (Maintenance, Safety/Liability, Tenant space, signage in the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 amount of $3,800,000 pending completion of city-wide credit analysis indicating the use of the Economic Investment funds would have no adverse impact on the City's credit rating) was not seconded, thus vote not valid. She noted for the record that she would not support use of reserve funds to fill the gap if City's credit rating not approved. Opined that item should have be agendized as a separate matter since not related to surplus funding. City Manager Cavazos, noted that proposed project would be funded with Economic Uncertainty funds which is in excess of the reserve funds and will proceed only if the credit analysis and credit necessity done, but not part of the reserves. Councilmember Benavides, asked if absent a second maker of a vote if it invalidates the action. City Attorney Carvalho, recommended bringing back the second half of the item for a revote since it did not include a second on the motion or a correction can also be noted for the record. City Manager reported that there was no rush on the matter and be brought back for reconsideration. Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, requested clarification on any restrictions as they related to funds above and beyond reserves. Finance and Management Services Executive Director Gutierrez, indicated that Economic Uncertainty Funds are over and above the 20% General Reserve Funds; account set up in the event of economic downturn; matter in question would require City Council approval in the form of an appropriation adjustment. City Attorney Carvalho, held that Economic Uncertainty Funds has a policy; staff to outline process. City Manager Cavazos, clarified that credit analysis to be completed in January; will return to City Council for consideration. MOTION: Reconsider Agenda Item 65A(c); approve Minutes with correction. MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna, Tinajero, Sarmiento (7) NOES: None (0) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES 13A. COUNCIL COMMITTEES — AGENDA AND MINUTES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Receive and file. NAME MEETING DATE Legislative 10/19/2015 Parks, Recreation, Education & Youth (PREY) 10/26/2015 MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's Office MOTION: Approve, as follow: CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: 1. Michael Fuller v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board cases 1) ADJ8184107; 2) ADJ8183731; 3) ADJ8182225; 4) ADJ8164727; 5) ADJ8933396; and 6) ADJ9214649; Approves settlement in the amount of $150,000 by a vote 4-0 (Tinajero, Benavides and Sarmiento absent). 2. Donald Bray v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case #ADJ9219247; Approves settlement in the amount of $55,890 by a vote 4-0 (Tinajero, Benavides and Sarmiento absent). 19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — None 19C. QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING DIVISION PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES (JULY 2015 — SEPTEMBER 2015) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 3) - Community Development Agency CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission approved recommended action on October 14, 2015, by a unanimous vote of 5-0. MOTION: Receive and file. 19D, STATUS REPORT - REPAIR OF SIDEWALK AND REPLACEMENT OF PARKWAY STREET TREES ON CABRILLO PARK DRIVE {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 6, 1 B, 1 C & 1 G) - Public Works Agency MOTION: Receive and file. 19E. PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY STATUS OF PROJECTS - MONTHLY REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2015 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Public Works Agency MOTION: Receive and file. BUDGETARY MATTERS SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES 22A. SPEC. NO. 15-081 — PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE GENERATION UNITS FOR DRINKING WATER {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1C) (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services MOTION: Award a contract to Process Solutions, Inc., subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney, for a three-year period expiring October 31, 2018, with provisions for two one-year renewals exercisable by the City Manager, in an annual amount not to exceed $600,000, for a total amount not to exceed $3,000,000, including all approved renewals. 22B. SPEC. NO. 15-076 - SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) NETWORK TO MONITOR AND AUTOMATE WATER PRODUCTION FACILITIES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1C) (Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services MOTION: 1. Reject the bid from Coast Pneumatics as nonresponsive to the specifications. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 2. Award contracts for SCADA network Programmable Logic Controller programming services, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, for a one-year period expiring October 31, 2016, with provisions for three one-year renewals exercisable by the City Manager, in an annual amount not to exceed $85,000, for a total maximum not to exceed $340,000, including all renewal options, with the following vendors: Vendor Location ACS Engineering, Incorporated Irvine Beavens Systems, Incorporated Torrance CPC Powertec, Incorporated Rancho Santa Margarita 22C. SPEC NO. 15-109 — UPGRADE THE DURESS ALARM SYSTEM UPGRADE AT THE SANTA ANA DETENTION FACILITY - {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 2} Police Department - Finance & Management Services MOTION; Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to Primary Systems in an amount not to exceed $50,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. AGREEMENTS 25A. AGMT NO. 2015-243 - APPROVE OPTION TO PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR SALE AND SUBSEQUENT RENOVATION AND REUSE OF THE YMCA PROPERTY AT 205 WEST CIVIC CENTER DRIVE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 5A} - Community Development Agency MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to approve an Option to Purchase Agreement on behalf of the City of Santa Ana with St. Joseph Health System for the sale and subsequent renovation and reuse of the YMCA property located at 205 W. Civic Center Drive, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 25B. AGMT NO. 2015-244 - ON-THE-JOB TRAINING DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR BRIDGES TO ENGINEERING PROGRAM {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 2, 4Bj - Community Development Agency MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Network Kinection, LLC for a one-year period ending June 30, 2016 in an amount not to exceed $127,028.82, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 25C. AGMT NO. 2015-245 - MAIL PROCESSING SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7, 51 - Finance & Management Services MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Pitney Bowes Presort Services, Inc., subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, for a three-year period beginning November 3, 2015 and expiring October 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 annually, with provision for two, one-year extensions exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney. 25D. AGMT NO. 2015-246 - DIGITAL CONTENT HOSTING AND DISTRIBUTION — E-BOOKS, E-AUDIOBOOKS AND VIDEO STREAMING "E-LIBRARY" {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4B) - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an amendment with Overdrive, Inc., increasing the compensation by $25,000 for a total annual amount of $50,000, for the remaining term of February 27, 2013 through February 27, 2016, and renewal term of February 28, 2016 through February 28, 2018, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney. 25E. AGMT NO. 2015-248 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING- WITH THE POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (POA) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO 7, 6} - Personnel Services Agency Ilya Tseglin, concerned that police department failed to take report of alleged abuse and neglect at group home. Robert Tseglin, spoke of need for police oversight. MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Officers Association, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, regarding wages and other terms and conditions of employment for a two-year period ending June 30, 2017 for a total cost of $4,740,000. 25F. AGMT NO. 2015-247 - PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN CONSULTING SERVICES AT THE SANTA ANA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 CENTER (SARTC) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1C) - Public Works Agency MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with IBI Group, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, for a term expiring June 30, 2016, in an amount not to exceed $35,000. MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET Staff report presentation by Community Development Agency Executive Director Reenders. Request for Proposals Affordable Housing Development • Request for Proposals closed on Friday August 21, 2015 at 12:00 noon • Four Proposals met the application requirements of the RFP • A Review Panel evaluated and interviewed all four proposals • Meta Housing / Santa Ana Arts Collective (95.2pts) • C&C Development / Orange Housing Development Corporation (88.8pts) • Jamboree Housing (86.8pts) • Mary Erickson Community Housing (56.8pts) Project Description • Adaptive Reuse Project • Existing Office Building located at 1666 N. Main St • Income Mix (100% Affordable) • 7 units — 30%AMI • 7 units — 40% AMI • 32 units — 50% AM] • 17 units — 60% AMI • On -Site Services • EngAGE will provide on -site resident services at no cost to tenants • Will create programs in partnership with residents and provide a minimum of 2 programs per month • Includes: after -school tutoring, computer training, health/nutrition programs, music/arts/crafts programs, among others • Site Amenities • Art Gallery • Music Room ■ Maker Space • Performing Arts Room ■ Media Lab CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 • Community Garden • Bicycle Parking (32 Spaces) • 64 Residential Units • 20 - Studio • 9 — Live / Work Lofts ■ 8 — One Bedrooms • 5 — Two Bedrooms • 3 —Two Bedroom Townhomes ■ 14 — Three Bedrooms ■ 5 —Three Bedroom Townhomes Artist Preference • Target Population: Working Artist Families • Santa Ana Arts Collective would offer a preference to applicants who are artists, who can demonstrate a commitment to participation in the creative arts, a willingness and ability to contribute to a cooperative / creative environment, and a commitment to engage in the greater community. • Applicants will complete an artist questionnaire and submit their resume to be reviewed by an Artist Selection Committee. • The Committee will be trained in Fair Housing Law and comprised of parties from the developer, City and the service provider. • This is an allowable preference under HERA 2008: "A project does not fail to meet the general public use requirement solely because of occupancy restrictions or preferences that favor tenants... who are involved in artistic or literary activities." Project Financing • Permanent Loan ($3,788,911) • City of Santa Ana — HOME Funds ($2,260,000) • City of Santa Ana — CDBG Funds ($500,000) • City of Santa Ana — Inclusionary Housing Funds ($1,875,000) • HCD — Cap & Trade Funds ($3,500,000) • Tax Credit Equity ($14,213,448) • Deferred Developer Fee ($420,974) Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, supports proposed project, recommends in the future additional 2 bedroom units and robust efforts to increase the 30% IMI areas. Councilmember Martinez, thanked applicants for bringing forth creative option; may become model for other adaptive reuse projects. MOTION: Award a pre -loan commitment to Meta Housing Corporation/Santa Ana Arts Collective and authorize the City Attorney and the Community Development Agency to draft loan agreements in an amount not to exceed $4,635,000 for the Santa Ana CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 Arts Collective project that will be conveyed to City Council for approval at a future date. MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna, Tinajero, Sarmiento (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) LAND USE MATTERS CONDITIONAL USE PERMITNARIANCES 31A. VARIANCE NO. 2015-07 TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL WALL SIGNS ON TWO BUILDING ELEVATIONS FOR DEL AMO MOTORSPORTS LOCATED AT 2401 SOUTH PULLMAN STREET - SCOTT KING, APPLICANT (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2) - Planning and Building Agency Planning Commission approved recommended action on October 12, 2015, by a vote of 5-0 (Nalle and Verino absent). MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Variance No. 2015-07 as conditioned. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS RESOLUTIONS 55A. APPROVE THE RELOCATION PLAN FOR DEPOT AT SANTIAGO PROJECT, 923 NORTH SANTIAGO STREET (STRATEGIC PLAN NO 5, 3C) - Community Development Agency MOITON: Adopt a resolution. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 RESOLUTION NO. 2015-060 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE RELOCATION PLAN FOR RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 923 N. SANTIAGO STREET MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Reyna VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna, Tinajero, Sarmiento (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 55B. ESTABLISH A HOTEL DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 3C) - Community Development Agency MOTION: Continue consideration of matter for 30 days (December 1, 2015). MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Reyna VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna, Tinajero, Sarmiento (7) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) 55C. NOTICE OF INTENT TO OVERRULE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY FOR THE HERITAGE MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT AT 2001 EAST DYER ROAD {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2) - Planning and Building Agency Mayor Pulido, asked if staff had established Findings on what to base Notice to Overrule. Planning and Building Executive Director Haghani, noted that staff working on the Findings, will come to Council in the near future; financing of the CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 project has strict timelines, need to accelerate process, thus recommended action before you for consideration. Mayor Pulido, proposed 2 week extension to allow staff to prepare Findings before intent to overrule deliberated. City Attorney Carvalho, stated that Findings and analysis are required, but believe the 45-day timeline will run out before presented to City Council; seek City Council direction on whether to proceed or not. MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-061 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA NOTIFYING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS OF THE CITY'S INTENTION TO OVERRULE THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE PROPOSED HERITAGE MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE 2008 JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN MOTION: Amezcua VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN ABSENT: REPORTS SECOND: Tinajero Amezcua, Benavides, Tinajero, Sarmiento (6) Pulido (1) None (0) None (0) Martinez, Reyna, 65A. DIRECT STAFF TO BEGIN DISCUSSIONS WITH THE CITY OF GARDEN GROVE REGARDING OPTIONS FOR THE WILLOWICK GOLF COURSE SITE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4A}- Planning and Building Agency and Parks, Recreation and Community Services MOTION: 1. Authorize staff to begin discussions with the City of Garden Grove to discuss options for the Willowick Golf Course site. 2. Direct staff to review and identify opportunities for Willowick. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 3. Update the Development and Transportation Council Committee on the progress of the discussions with the City of Garden Grove and potential options. 4. Designate the City Manager to assume the role, with team effort support from the Planning and Building Agency and Parks and Recreation, of managing and developing the direction of the discussions relating to Willowick. MOTION: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN ABSENT: SECOND: Benavides Amezcua, Benavides, Tinajero, Sarmiento (6) Pulido (1) None (0) None (0) Martinez, Reyna, CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 7:16 P.M. TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AND RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 7:17 P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT. COMMENTS PUBLIC COMMENTS • Ilya Tseglin, asked the Police Department to enforce illegal activity at the Regional Center of Orange County. • Robert Tseglin, requested police department assistance with issue at Regional Center of Orange County. • Peter Katz, spoke of health and security concerns at the Santa Ana Main Library. 90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS • Invited all to attend: f 2"d Annual SOMOS event that will be held on Sunday, November 8ch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Economic Development Strategic Plan Forums. 90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 Councilmember Martinez: • Congratulated Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento for being selected one of the nation's Top Pro -Growth Progressive Leaders by the NewDEAL for his efforts to expand affordable and inclusionary housing; • Invited all to upcoming Dia De Los Muertos and SOMOS events scheduled for the upcoming weekend; • Reported her attendance at NALEO House Summit in Florida on October 23, 2015; discussed affordable care act among other matters; requested advocacy efforts at senior centers; • Reported that she attended Orange County Council of Government's Equity Summit in Los Angeles on October 27th; discussed racial equity policy; and *Councilmember Martinez left the meeting at 7:35 p.m. and did not return. Councilmember Tinajero: • Commented on the nationally recognized elected officials that serve on this City Council; and • Noted that Segerstrom and Valley High Schools have qualified for the playoffs; Santa Ana High and Saddleback are expected to win; also, Monarch cheerleaders have qualified for regional championship and will be recognizing them soon. Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento: • Disclosed for the record that he attended advocacy trip to Washington DC on October 26th; met with Department of Justice on COPS grant, Senators and Department of Transportation staff; discussed homelessness, youth programs and transportation; attended meetings with Police Chief, City Manager and Councilmember Benavides. Councilmember Amezcua: • Joined in recognizing Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento on recent recognition; • Thanked Consulado de Mexico, Mario Cuevas, for hosting movie on history of dia de los muertos event at Bowers Museum; and • Thanked staff for great work and service to the community. Councilmember Reyna: • Reminded all to conserve water; • Invited all to attend upcoming SOMOS event; • Welcomed expansion of Jalapenos Restaurant into Santa Ana; • Asked all to participate in Relay for Life event; and • Urged all to shop in Santa Ana as Christmas holidays approach. Councilmember Benavides: • Reported that he attended trip to Washington DC along with Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento; held 12 meetings in the few days there and spoke on various issues; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 NOVEMBER 3, 2015 • Commended all on project at 1666 N. Main Street; • Viva la Vida event held at the train station this past Sunday, very successful event; congratulated promoters Calacas; • Asked all to visit City's website and sign up to receive regular announcements; • Requested City Manager address concerns raised by Mr. Peter Katz on the Main Library; • Announced SOMOS and Dia De Los Muertos events at upcoming weekend; and • Support our local economy and shop in Santa Ana. Mayor Pulido: • Asked City Attorney and City Manager to look into opportunity to take surplus funds and use as matching for a grant provided by the California Energy Commission and Southern California Edison has potential to garner 10-1 on energy efficient measures; application expires November 20t" ADJOURNED- 7:45 p.m. — The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17, 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. M' aria H& Clerk of the Council FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS • Mater Dei High School Parking Structure Project • Community Engagement Plan • General Plan Update CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 NOVEMBER 3, 2015