HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-11-17 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
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 (5:25 P.M.)
ROMAN A. REYNA (5:18 P.M.)
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MICHELE MARTINEZ
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 5:13 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:
Chou Matt, et al. v. City of Santa Ana, et al. United States District Court
Central District of California, Case No. SA CV15-00941
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2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to
Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:
Title: Clerk of the Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5:45 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING.
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CALLED TO ORDER
REGULAR OPEN MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:46 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
ROMAN A. REYNA
SAL TINAJERO
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MICHELE MARTINEZ
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
ANTHONY MENDOZA NUNEZ, JOHN MUIR
FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TOM JONES, POLICE CHAPLAIN
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER AMEZCUA to
Fix Auto Santa Ana, Allstate Insurance and Family Promise of Orange County for their
generosity in gifting reliable transportation to a needy family.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO on behalf of
COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Julio Cesar Guzman for his heroic efforts in
assisting the police in the capture of a suspect.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO on behalf of
COUNCILMEMBER MARTINEZ to Grandma's House of Hope; Illumination
Foundation , Mercy House Living Centers; Southwest Community Center; Thomas
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House Shelter; and WISEPlace in recognition Homeless Month and their
compassionate work with the homeless community.
OATH OF OFFICE
Administered by Clerk of the Council to Daniel Ramirez, Arts and Culture Commissioner
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - Nothing to report.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Robert McGrath, representing TriTech Software Systems, spoke in favor of Agenda
Item 25B.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items 10A
through 31A:
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING OF NOVEMBER 3,
2015 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION. Approve Minutes.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
12A. DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT —
INTENT TO LEVY ASSESSMENT FOR THE YEAR 2016 {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO, 3, 417} - Community Development Agency
Recommended Action approved by the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission on November 10, 2015 by a 4-0 vote (Leon
abstained).
MOTION:
1. Approve the 2016 Assessment Report for the Downtown Santa
Ana Business Improvement District, which is administered by two
organizations, the Santa Ana Business Council and Downtown
Incorporated.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-062 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO LEVY AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE DOWNTOWN
SANTA ANA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR THE YEAR
2016
3. Set a public hearing for Tuesday, December 15, 2015.
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. AGENDA AND MINUTES FROM THE NOVEMBER 9, 2015 FINANCE,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL COMMITTEE
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
13B. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS BIANNUAL ATTENDANCE REPORT
APRIL 2015 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2015 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,
I} - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — None
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19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Excuse absence of Councilmember Martinez from said
meeting.
19C. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS — FINANCE
MANAGEMENT SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} — Clerk of the
Council
MOTION: Approve the requests for the destruction of obsolete
records from various City departments in accordance with the
retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013-014.
The Citywide Records Retention Schedule has specific retention
periods for many City documents. The Schedule is modeled after the
California Secretary of State's sample for local government and
incorporates other statutory periods applicable to Santa Ana. These
are minimum retention periods. Each department makes
discretionary decisions on whether to retain records past the
minimum requirements.
19D. STRATEGIC PLAN MONTHLY REPORT FOR OCTOBER 2015
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) - City Manager's Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
19E. QUARTERLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30,
2015 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 1) - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Receive and file.
19F. STATEMENT OF AUDITING STANDARDS PLANNING LETTER FOR
THE YEAR -ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 1} -
Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Receive and file.
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BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AMENDMENT - SAFE MOBILITY
STUDY TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TRANS PORTATION/TRAFFIC
PLANNING AND ENGINEERING SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,
6B) — Public Works Agency and Police Department
MOTION:
1. AGMT. NO. 2015-250 - Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of
the Council to amend an agreement with Nelson\Nygaard
Consulting Associates, Inc., subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, in an amount of
$80,000 for a revised total amount not to exceed $360,000
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2016-058 - Recognizing an
additional $80,000 in Residential Street Improvement revenue and
appropriating the same amount into the Residential Street
Improvement expenditure account.
20B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR CALIFORNIA BOARD OF STATE
AND COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 3B} - Police Department
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2016-059 - Recognizing $295,610
in Board of State and Community Corrections Local Assistance law
enforcement funds from the California Board of State and Community
Corrections in the Police Block Grants revenue account and appropriate
same to the grant expenditure account.
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. SPEC. NO. 15-094 & 15-095 - PURCHASE OF A 2016 GMC SAVANA
PASSENGER VAN AND A GMC TERRAIN SUV {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
6, 2} - Finance & Management Services
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MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and issuance of a
purchase order to Reynolds Buick, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$61,390 subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
22B. SPEC. NO. 15-099 - COPPER TUBING {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1C)
(Public Works Agency) - Finance & Management Services
MOTION: Award contracts for a one-year period expiring October
31, 2016, with provisions for three one-year renewals exercisable by
the City Manager, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed
$85,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney, with the following vendors:
Vendor
Location
Ferguson Enterprises
Santa Ana
H. D. Supply Waterworks
Santa Ana
S & J Supply Co. Inc.
Santa Fe Springs
AGREEMENTS
25A. AGMT. NO. 2015-251 - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU)
(STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7, 6) - Personnel Services Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Service
Employees International Union, 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. The agreement will result in a cost of
$1,887,500 during fiscal year 2015-16 and a cost of $3,407,500 during
fiscal year 2016-17 for a total cost to the City of $5,295,000 during the
term of the Memorandum of Understanding.
25B. AGMT. NO. 2015-252 — PURCHASE AND SUPPORT OF AN
INTEGRATED SOFTWARE SYSTEM COMPRISED OF COMPUTER
AIDED DISPATCH AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 2A) - Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an eight -year agreement with TriTech Software Systems for
the purchase and support of an integrated software system for the
Police Department, commencing November 17, 2015, in an amount
not to exceed $3,514,438.39, and an additional $213,000 contingency
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totaling $3,727,438.39, subject to non -substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney.
25C. AGMT. NO. 2015-253 - COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH SYSTEM
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 1, 3A} - Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute a one-year agreement with Tiburon, Inc. for the period of
December 1, 2015 to November 30, 2016 in an amount not to exceed
$44,159, subject to non -substantive changes by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
25D. AGMT. NO. 2015-254 - SECURITY GUARD SERVICE AT THE SANTA
ANA MAIN LIBRARY {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 1C) - Parks, Recreation
& Community Services Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an amendment to the agreement with G4S Secure Solutions
Inc., for an additional 20 hours of security guard services per week at
the Main Public Library not to exceed $10,794, which includes 15%
contingency for the remainder of the contract, ending on May 31,
2016, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
25E. AGMT. NO. 2015-255 - COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SURVEY
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1A) - Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an eight -month agreement with Chapman University, for the
period of November 17, 2015 to June 30, 2016, for Professional
Services in an amount not to exceed $30,600, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
25F. AGMT. NO. 2015-256 - LEASE FOR WESTEND SUBSTATION OFFICE
LOCATED AT 3750 W. MCFADDEN UNIT #1 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1,
1 F} - Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
enter into a one-year lease agreement with Rio West, LLC, for a
period of November 1, 2015 to October 31, 2016, in an amount not to
exceed $29,664, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
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25G. AGMT. NO. 2015-257 - DONATION FOR WEEKLY READING
PROGRAM, LEYENDO EN FAMILIA {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4} — City
Manager's Office
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Latino Health Access for a one-time
donation amount of $1,000, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITIVARIANCES
31A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2015-17 TO ALLOW A CARE HOME
AT 2151 EAST FIRST STREET - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERS, APPLICANTS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2) - Planning and
Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on October 26,
2015, by a vote of 6-0 (Alderete absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2015-17 as conditioned.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
RESOLUTIONS
55A. MEASURE M2 COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
PROGRAM (CTFP) GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR STREET
IMPROVEMENTS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 G) - Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-063 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE
SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE
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COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER
THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
2. Direct staff to amend the Seven -Year Capital Improvement
Program to incorporate the Comprehensive Transportation
Funding Program projects list.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Tinajero,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
55B. ADOPTION OF MEASURE M2 YEAR-END EXPENDITURE REPORT TO
BE SUBMITTED TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY (OCTA) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1G} - Public Works
Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-064 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING THE FY 2014/15 MEASURE
M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Tinajero,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
55C. EXTENSION OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-19 FOR A
TYPE 41 ABC LICENSE FOR THE DOWNTOWN 414 RESTAURANT TO
BE LOCATED AT 414 WEST FOURTH STREET {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
3, 2; 3, 4) - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-065 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR THE EXTENSION OF
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2013-19 FOR A TYPE 41 ALCOHOL
BEVERAGE CONTROL LICENSE FOR ONE YEAR FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 414 WEST FOURTH STREET
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Tinajero,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
REPORTS
65A. APPROVE YOUTH COMMISSION BYLAWS AND PROVIDE POLICY
DIRECTION ON AGE REQUIREMENT OF REGULAR MEMBERS AND
ELIGIBILITY OF COLLEGE STUDENTS RELOCATED OUTSIDE OF
CITY LIMITS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
and Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Council discussion ensued. Unanimously agreed to maintain age
requirement for Regular members and not increase to 24 years of age as
recommended by the Youth Commission. Also, although teleconferencing
is acceptable for some meetings, not conducive for long term, important to
attend events locally.
MOTION;
1. Approve the bylaws of the Youth Commission as proposed by the
Youth Commission members.
2. Provide policy direction, on following issues:
a. Should the age requirement of Regular Members be increased
to 16-24 years of age? No. Maintain age requirement of
Regular Members status quo of 16-20 years of age.
b. Should Youth Commission members relocated outside of City
limits to attend college/university be able to continue serving
on the Commission? No. Support past practice of vacating
their seat when they relocate outside of the City limits.
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MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Tinajero,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
65B. UPDATES TO THE CITY'S SECOND DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 3) - Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Direct staff to initiate the Zoning Code Update process for
the Second Dwelling Unit Ordinance as proposed.
MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Tinajero,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
65C. UPDATES TO THE CITY'S ZONING CODE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,
213} - Ptlanning and Building Agency
MOTION: Direct staff to initiate the Zoning Code Update process as
proposed.
MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Tinajero,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
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65D. 6TH /LACY STREET AND RAITT/MYRTLE STREET REAL PROPERTY
ACQUISITIONS USING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
FUNDS TO PROVIDE FOR OPEN SPACE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,
4A}
MOTION: Approve staff recommendation to initiate the
administrative process required to acquire real properties to provide
for new open space using Community Development Block Grant
funds in the amount of $1,743,000 for the following properties owned
by the Housing Authority as the Housing Successor Agency:
• 710 E.
6th Street
• 714 E.
6th Street
• 720 E.
6th Street
• 415 S.
Raitt Street
• 423 S.
Raitt Street
Further City Council actions required for this administrative process
will be agendized as noted in the timeframe provided in the staff
report.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Pulido, Reyna, Tinajero,
Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez (1)
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Rene Guzman, expressed concern with activity at the Senior Center.
• Idalia Velazquez, member of OCCOG, asked why petitions not considered in surplus
funds discussion.
• Carmen Silva, member of OCCOG, asked for assistance with parking, may provide
petitions if needed.
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90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
• Reported that $16.33 million in grant funding for Active
Transportation projects received thus far.
• Invited all to attend Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on November
18th at 7 p.m.
90B. CITY COLINCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Tinajero:
• Congratulated sports teams and coaches, 6 local high school teams
have made CIF championship, 3 advanced to 2nd round; also, Pop
Cheerleaders are in last tournament to qualify for Nationals;
• Reflected and gave thanks for serving the community; thanked staff for
dedication and leadership;
• Announced that Boys and Girls Club will be handing out turkeys on
Friday — asked all to give back to those less fortunate; and
• Wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento:
• Friday the 13th met with President Obama's Chief of Staff in
Washington DC; discussed many issues including Paris Terrorist
Attacks that took place that day; Also, opined that Washington DC's
success and legacy mirrors our City;
• Will be attending New Deal session in Washington DC on November
19th;
• Thanked City Manager for attending Economic Development Summit
last night; better marketing and efforts appear to have afforded a better
meeting than the first one; and
• Reflected on tragedy in Paris.
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Thanked staff for hard work and dedication;
• Disclosed that she attended Hispanic Council for Reform and
Education Options (HCREO) Conference in Florida paid for by the City;
• Welcomed Julie Castro -Cardenas and Victor Negrete to the City of
Santa Ana; and
• Wished all a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Reminder to conserve water, especially on rainy days;
• Relay for Life event scheduled in early Spring; urged all to participate
and support organization;
• Commented that Santa Ana Youth and Government Alfredo
Torreblanca chosen to be a statewide chaplain for the 68th California
YMCA Youth and Government Model Legislature and Court;
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• Asked that we reach out to those less fortunate during this
Thanksgiving;
• Indicated that 7-11 Stores will be hosting 3`d annual thank heaven
meal;
• Welcomed Jalapenos' Restaurant and noted that will be serving free
food on Thanksgiving Day; and
• Asked all to shop in Santa Ana!
Councilmember Benavides:
• Supports downtown businesses and renewal of Business Improvement
District;
• Comments that Main Place Mall has made significant improvements
and investments in our community;
• City has active partnerships with auto mall; asked Community
Development to continue looking at ways to maximize our investments;
• Asked staff to look into security issues raised at Senior Center;
• Need for parks in the City; thanked staff to review pockets throughout
the City; gang diversion;
• Reflected on great strides made in recent past;
• Grateful for family; reflect and give thanks; and
• Happy thanksgiving
Mayor Pulido:
• Expressed appreciation for all that we have; need to move forward in
making this a better City.
ADJOURNED 6:40 p.m. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, December 1, 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.
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FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Mater Dei High School Parking Structure Project
• Community Engagement Plan
• General Plan Update
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