HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-12-15 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 15, 2015
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
6:01 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
VINCENT F. SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
MICHELE MARTINEZ
ROMAN A. REYNA
SAL TINAJERO (6:03 p.m.)
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
STAFF Present:
CARLOS ROJAS, Chief of Police (Acting for
City Manager)
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
FERNI ANTHONY NISHIZAKI, MACARTHUR
FUNDAMENTAL INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
CURTIS SMITH, POLICE CHAPLAIN
CERTIFICATE OF TRIBUTE presented by MAYOR PULIDO, MAYOR PRO TEM
SARMIENTO, AND COUNCILMEMBERS AMEZCUA, MARTINEZ, REYNA AND
TINAJERO commemorating the life of Tin Nguyen presented to The Nguyen Family.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) on
various projects impacting Santa Ana
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Catalina Iniestra, thanked City Council for adding a crossing guards at Kennedy
Elementary School.
• Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, thanked Police Chief for addition of temporary
crossing guard while matter being studied.
• Rick Niedermeyer, spoke on Agenda Item 13A, concerned that Public Safety Council
Committee met for a special meeting to discuss important matter — firework stands.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items 10A
through 25K, with the following modifications:
• Councilmember Martinez, commented on Agenda Items 20A, 20C, 25A, 25B,
25C, 25D, 25E, and 25G; recorded a "No" vote on Agenda Items 20A and
20C; proposed amended motion on Agenda Item 251;
• Councilmember Reyna, commented on Agenda Item 25H; and
• Councilmember Amezcua, commented on Agenda Items 19E and 25C.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF DECEMBER 1, 2015
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve minutes.
ORDINANCESISECOND READING
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 DECEMBER 15, 2016
In the event a Councilmember recorded an "abstention" before consideration of the
following ordinance(s) on first reading, such abstention will also be reflected in the
minutes for second reading.
11A. SECOND READING ORDINANCE: AMENDING CHAPTER 39 OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE TO DEFINE SEWER LATERAL OWNERSHIP
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO, 5, 1) - Clerk of the Council Office
Placed on first reading at the December 1, 2015 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on December 4, 2015.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2887 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 39, ARTICLE III
OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO SEWER
FACILITIES
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. COUNCIL COMMITTEES — AGENDA AND MINUTES {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO, 5, 1} - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
NAME MEETING DATE
Code of Ethics 11/30/2015
Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement 11/24/2015
Development and Transportation 12/09/2015
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — NONE
19B. AGENDA ITEM TAKEN OUT OF ORDER
19C. STRATEGIC PLAN MONTHLY REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2015
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - City Manager's Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
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19D. PROJECT COMPLETION UPDATE: MAPLE BIKE TRAIL SAFETY
ENHANCEMENTS AT OCCIDENTAL STREET, ST. ANDREW PLACE,
AND ST. GERTRUDE PLACE (PROJECT 136797) {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 6, 1B & 1G} - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
19E. FIRE SERVICE ENHANCEMENTS REPORT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,
11 — Orange County Fire Authority
MOTION: Receive and file.
19F. DESTRUCTION OF OBSOLETE CITY RECORDS {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO, 5, 1) - Personnel Services Agency - Clerk of the Council Office
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.
20A. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AGREEMENTS - BUS
PASSENGER SERVICES AT THE SANTA ANA REGIONAL
TRANSPORTATION CENTER (SARTC) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2C} -
Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. AGMT NO. 2015-283 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a site license agreement with Tres Estrellas de
Oro, to compensate the City $6,000 per month for use of the
license area, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney, for bus passenger services at the
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center.
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2. AGMT NO. 2015-284 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a one-year site lease agreement with Tres
Estrellas de Oro, to compensate the City $1,786 per month for use
of lease area, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney, for bus passenger services at
the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, with four one-year
extension options exercisable by the City Manager.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2016-067 - Recognizing lease
income in the amount of $93,432 into the SARTC Operations Rental —
Tres Estrellas de Oro Revenue Account and appropriating the same
amount to the SARTC Operations Contractual Services expenditure
account.
*Councilmember Martinez voted "No" on Agenda Item 20A.
20B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING FOR PUBLIC SAFETY REALIGNMENT AND
POSTRELEASE COMMUNITY SUPERVISION {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
1, 3B) - Police Department
MOTION:
1. AGMT NO. 2015-285 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute the attached one-year Memorandum of
Understanding with the County of Orange, for the period of July 1,
2015 through June 30, 2016, for cost reimbursement in an amount
of $173,568.66, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2016-066 - Recognize
$6,010.66 in reimbursement funds from the County of Orange in
revenue account and appropriate same to expenditure account.
20C. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENTS
AND PARKING MODERNIZATION IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO THE
PARKING GARAGE FACILITIES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 4131 - City
Manager's Office
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
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APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2016-066 - Approve an
appropriation adjustment for FY 15-16 and FY 16-17 to recognize
$3,500,000 from recognized prior year fund balance and appropriating
$3,500,000 into the Downtown Enhancements expense account.
*Councilmember Martinez voted "No" on Agenda Item 20C.
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A. TERMINATE CONTRACT FOR SEVENTEENTH STREET WATER MAIN
IMPROVEMENTS, BRISTOL TO BROADWAY (PROJECT 11-6416)
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 B} - Public Works Agency
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Authorize the Executive Director of Public Works to terminate for
convenience the contract extended to Paulus Engineering for
construction of the Seventeenth Street Water Main, originally
awarded in the amount not to exceed of $1,832,571, but now
closing the contract for a $1,287,167.64 total.
2. Approve Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $178,184.15 which
is a contract increase to pay for remaining inventory of water
main material.
3. Approve Change Order No. 3 which is a final closeout credit,
reducing the contract by $818,547.
AGREEMENTS
25A. AMENDMENT TO SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS FOR EMERGENCY
SERVICES GRANT (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 6) - Community
Development Agency
MOTION,
AGMT NO. 2015-286 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an amendment to the Emergency Solutions
Grant Subrecipient Agreement with Illumination Foundation to
increase the compensation by $25,786.34 to provide housing
assistance for Civic Center homeless individuals and families in a
total amount not to exceed $89,536.34 for the period of July 1,
2015 through June 30, 2016, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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2. AGMT NO. 2015-287 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an amendment to the Emergency Solutions
Grant Subrecipient Agreement with Mercy House Living Centers
to increase the compensation by $25,786.33 to provide housing
assistance for Civic Center homeless individuals and families in a
total amount not to exceed $113,286.33 for the period of July 1,
2015 through June 30, 2016, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
25B. AGMT NO. 2015-288 - CUSTODIAL SERVICES IN PARK BUILDINGS
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 113} - Parks, Recreation & Community
Services Agency
Councilmember Martinez, requested terms of contract of future contacts
not allowing early termination clause.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an amendment to the agreement with Xanadu Service
System, Inc. for $43,638.32, for a term from January 1, 2016 to May
31, 2016, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and the City Attorney.
25C. AGMT NO. 2015-289 - PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
FOR THE SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT
UPDATE (STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2A & 5, 6B) - Planning and
Building Agency and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an amendment with IBI Group for planning and
environmental services to prepare the General Plan Circulation
Element update, for a period no longer than eighteen months
expiring June 30, 2017 for an additional amount of $80,245 not to
exceed a total contracted amount of $613,245, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
25D. AGMT NO. 2015-290 - PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
(PROJECT 16-6855) (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1A & 1F) - Public Works
Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc.,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney, for a one-year term to expire on December 31,
2016, for a total amount not to exceed $89,000.
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25E. AGMT NO. 2015-291 - COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR
IMPLEMENTATION OF ARTERIAL PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM PROJECTS (NON -GENERAL FUND) (STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 6, 1 G) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute the Cooperative Agreement (C-5-3632) with the Orange
County Transportation Authority for implementation of two Arterial
Pavement Management Program projects, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
25F. AGMT NO. 2015-292 - PURCHASE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1725
NORTH BRISTOL STREET (APN 399-085-11) FOR BRISTOL STREET
IMPROVEMENTS (PROJECT NO. 116740) (NON -GENERAL FUND)
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 G; & 3, 2C) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute a purchase agreement with Eusebio Santiago Antonio and
Judith Santiago, husband and wife, as joint owners of the property,
in the amount of $617,000, for the full purchase price for said real
property and goodwill (if any), subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
25G. AGMT NO. 2015-293
OUTREACH (PROJECT
Public Works Agency
- BICYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION AND
16-6866) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 3B) -
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Alta Planning & Design, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney, for a one-year period expiring December 31, 2016, in an
amount not to exceed $100,000.
25H. PHASE TWO OF THE UTILITY CABINET PILOT ART PROGRAM
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 5B) - Community Development Agency and
Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute agreements in an amount of $200 per cabinet, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney with the following artists:
1. AGMT NO. 2015-294 - Crisselle Mendiola (Ward 1)
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2. AGMT NO. 2015-295 - Fernando Olivares (Ward 4)
3. AGMT NO. 2015-296 - Alberto Donjuan (Ward 5)
4. AGMT NO. 2015-297 - Darren Hostetter (Ward 3)
5. AGMT NO. 2015-298 - Kristy Moreno, (Ward 6) os�
6. AGMT NO. 2015-299 - Joseph A. Castro ( Ward 2)
7. AGMT NO. 2015-299-01 - Joseph A. Castro (Citywide -At Large)
AGMT NO. 2015-300 SOLID WASTE CONSULTING SERVICES
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 1 AND 5) Public Works Agency
Councilmember Martinez, requested item continued to review terms of
contract.
Acting City Manager Rojas, indicated that matter is time sensitive.
Public Works Executive Director, Fred Mousavipour, indicated that
consultant contract is connected to pavement and safe mobility program
that will research data prior to City Council approval. Consultant will
provide staff with raw data needed to formulate Request for Proposal.
Councilmember Martinez, concerned that consultant will recommend solid
waste contractor until questions answered.
City Council, unanimously directed staff not to move forward with the solid
waste provision of the contract.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Sloan Vasquez, LLC, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney, to provide solid waste consulting services for a three-year
period expiring December 31, 2018, in an amount not to exceed
$164,654.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT
Amezcua, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Benavides (1)
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25J. AGMT NO. 2015-301 - DONATION AGREEMENT WITH EL CENTRO
CULTURAL DE MEXICO {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4} - City Manager's
Office
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with El Centro Cultural de Mexico for a one-
time donation amount of $1,000, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
25K. AGMT NO. 2015-302 - AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR -
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4) -
Community Development Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an amendment to the agreement with Rincon Consultants,
Inc. to increase the agreement amount by an additional $65,000 for a
total amount not to exceed $90,000 through December 31, 2017, for
the provision of environmental consultant services, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50A. EL NINO EMERGENCY PREPARATION PLAN; URGENCY ORDINANCE
UPDATING DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY PROCEDURES; PRE -
QUALIFIED VENDORS FOR EL NINO RELATED EMERGENCY
SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 2E} - City Attorney's Office
Presentation by Steve Rhyner, Emergency Operations Coordinator and
Orange County Fire Authority Meteorologist, Pete Curran.
Councilmember Martinez, requested consideration to increase
expenditure limit and City to evaluate flood insurance for our assets.
MOTION:
1. Receive and file report on City's El Nino Emergency Preparation
Plan.
2. Adopt an emergency ordinance. (Requires five affirmative votes)
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 DECEMBER 15, 2015
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2888 - AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING DIVISION 3 OF ARTICLE IV OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING EMERGENCY
SERVICES
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve up to $250,000 in
expenditures for El Nino related emergency services based on a
pre -qualified vendors list, subject to non -substantive changes by
the City Manager and the City Attorney.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero
(5)
None (0)
None (0)
Benavides, Pulido (2)
*Councilmember Tinajero, reported a potential conflict of interest and abstained and left
the dais during discussion of Agenda Item 508.
5013. ORDINANCE TO REAFFIRM A BAN ON THE CULTIVATION AND
DELIVERY OF MARIJUANA {STRATEGIC PLAN 1; 3; 4; 51 - City
Attorney's Office
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2889 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO REAFFIRM A BAN ON THE
CULTIVATION AND DELIVERY OF MARIJUANA
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento (4)
None (0)
Tinajero (1)
Benavides, Pulido (2)
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RESOLUTIONS
55A. CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY SERVICES
("BANKING SERVICES") FOR SIX MONTH PERIOD COMMENCING
JANUARY 1, 2016 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 1} - Finance &
Management Services
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-067 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXTENDING THE
DESIGNATION OF JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS THE
DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS, EFFECTIVE
JANUARY 1, 2016, AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES
AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID
FUNDS
2, AGMT NO. 2015-303
- Authorize the City Manager and the
Executive Director of
Finance and Management Services Agency
to execute an amended
agreement extending the existing Bank
Depository Services
("Banking Services") Agreement (A-2010-
204) for a six month
period (January 1, 2016 through June 30,
2016), with provision for an optional additional six month
extension (July 1, 2016
through December 31, 2016), exercisable
by the City Manager
and City Attorney, for an amount not to
exceed $22,500 per
each six month term, with provision for
payment of claims
for a six month period following the
termination of said
amended agreement, subject to non -
substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
MOTION: SECOND:
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento,
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Tinajero (1)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
55B. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT, RESOLUTION AND AGREEMENT
ACCEPTING 2015 COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING SERVICES
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(COPS) HIRING GRANT FUNDS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 3B and 1,
1 F} - Police Department
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1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2016-068 - Recognizing
$1,250,000 in 2015 COPS Hiring Grant funds in revenue account, and
appropriating same to expenditure account.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION N0. 2015-068 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE
CURRENT ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADD TEN FULL TIME POLICE
OFFICER POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.
3. AGMT NO. 2015-304 - Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of
the Council to execute a three-year agreement with the U.S.
Department of Justice, for the period of September 1, 2015
through August 30, 2018, for the 2015 COPS Hiring Grant in an
amount not to exceed $1,250,000, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides, Pulido (2)
55C. AMENDMENT TO EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7, 61 - Personnel
Services Agency
Councilmember Martinez, expressed opposition as it relates to inequity
with other bargaining groups; no cost analysis as it pertains to retirement
provided for review.
Councilmember Reyna, spoke in support of matter; City Manager and staff
have moved the City in the right direction.
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Mayor Pulido, also opposed due to long term liability.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-069 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 2015-026
TO AMEND THE CITY'S BASIC CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN FOR CERTAIN CLASSIFICATIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT DESIGNATED AS UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE
MANAGEMENT
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (4)
NOES: Pulido, Martinez (2)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Excuse the absence of Councilmember Benavides from
said meeting.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
REPORTS
65A. ANNUAL REVIEW OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES AND APPOINTEES
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} - Clerk of the Council Office
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MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the January 19, 2016
City Council meeting.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides, Pulido (2)
65B. REVIEW OF REGIONAL BOARD APPOINTEES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 1} - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the January 19, 2016
City Council meeting.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero
(5)
None (0)
None (0)
Benavides, Pulido (2)
75A. 2016 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 4F} - Community
Redevelopment Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 4,
2015.
Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing. There were no speakers and the
Hearing closed.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution confirming the Assessment Report and
levying the assessment for 2016.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 DECEMBER 15, 2015
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-070 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE
DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2016
MOTION: Tinajero
SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES:
Amezcua, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (4)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
Martinez (1)
ABSENT:
Benavides, Pulido (2)
75B. ADOPT THE SANTA ANA CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND ASSOCIATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 1; 51 - Public
Works Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 4,
2015.
Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento opened the Hearing.
Staff report presented by Public Works Project Manager Christy Kindig:
Laws and Regulations
• Assembly Bill 32 — California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006
• Senate Bill 97 — California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
• Senate Bill 375 — Sustainable Communities & Climate Protection Act of
2008
• Executive Order B-30-15 issued April 2015. Establishes statewide
greenhouse gas reduction goal for 2030.
• Adoption of the Paris Agreement - United Nations, 12/12/15. Reduces
pollution levels so that the rise in global temperatures is limited to 2
degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit).
What Does Climate Action Mean for Santa Ana?
• Santa Ana becomes more livable and comfortable
• Important benefits of implementing a Climate Action Plan:
• Improves air quality
• Lowers energy usage
• Reduces fossil fuel reliance
• Reduces traffic congestion
• Provides more pedestrian and bicycle options
• Improves public health
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• Uses natural resources more efficiently
2008 Community Emissions Inventory
Approximately 5.5 MTCO2e per capita
(Lower than most cities in California)
Emissions Reduction Goals
• City Council Adopted Community Emissions Reduction Goals:
0 15% below 2008 emissions by 2020
0 30% below 2008 emissions by 2035
• City Operations Emissions Reduction Goals:
0 30% below 2008 emissions by 2020
0 40% below 2008 emissions by 2035
Climate Action Plan Measures
• Tasks/Actions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
• Received input from stakeholders, community, and City steering
committee.
• Measures were confirmed by City staff as supportable and
implementable.
Climate Action Plan Measures
Community
Municipal
Emissions
Emission
—wide
Operations
Reduction-
Reduction -
Measures
Measures
2020
2035
(MTCO2)
(MTCO2)
Transportation
11
1
9,150
73,873
and Land Use
Energy
13
6
36,423
47,909
Solid Waste,
4
0
9,097
13,811
Water and
Wastewater
State
2
0
312,328
518,701
Mandates
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Existing 5 6 51,898 76,796
Programs
Totals 35 13 418,896 731,090
Climate Action Plan and Negative Declaration Timeline
1. City Publishes Notice of Intent in Newspaper
2. Public Review Process
3. Committee and Commission Meetings
4. City Council Approval in 2015
5. Implementation and Monitoring
6. Re -inventory and CAP Update
There were no speakers and the Mayor closed the Hearing.
Councilmember Martinez, thanked staff for efforts; long overdue and part
of sustainable communities strategy; stated that these are pioneer
changes that should be noted at the Federal level - tied to land use, water
and transportation efforts; need to apply for grant funding for
implementation and important to broadcast efforts.
Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento, recommended draft issue items be provided to
the White House, may be used to convey Santa Ana's compelling story by
the President, Obama, at the State of Union Address.
Councilmember Amezcua, thanked staff for efforts to bring Plan forward.
Mayor Pulido, noted that California Energy Commission and Southern
California Edison offered grant funds, but missed deadline; asked staff to
capture information and prepare for future opportunities.
1. Approve and adopt the Negative Declaration affirming that the
environmental impact of the Santa Ana Climate Action Plan
policies and procedures has been found to be less than
significant and requires no mitigation measures.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-071 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING THE SANTA
ANA CLIMATE ACTION PLAN AND ASSOCIATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento,
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Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
JOINT SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
80A. HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT FOR FY 2014-15 — LOW
AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 11
MOTION: Receive and file.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Pulido, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides (1)
CITY COUNCIL RECESSED AT 8:23 P.M. TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING
AND RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 8:31 P.M. WITH SAME
MEMBERS PRESENT.
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Ric Rhinehatu, pleased with improvements in Downtown core; requested assistance
in locating parking policy — would like to move closer to their business location.
• Councilmember Martinez, requested staff set-up meeting with business owner
to assist with issue.
• Bruce Bauer, advocated in favor of ordinance to allow bee keeping.
• Sonora Ortiz, spoke on behalf of the Downtown Santa Ana Farmer's Market,
supports legalizing bee keeping.
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• Christina Hall, spoke on behalf of the Whole Food Access Coalition - serve as food
quality council, supports residential bee keeping; offered assistance in developing
policy.
• Anna Maria Desiplis, urban farmer, supports bee keeping and sustainable practices;
offered workshops to educate community on safety measures.
• Rick Niedermeyer, wished all happy holidays; representative of Santa Ana Youth
Soccer Leagues; concerned with Parks and Recreation Policy Manual approved
many years ago that has not been updated and guidelines not followed; invited all on
January 9rh to Centennial Park for championship games.
• Ilya Tseglin, indicated that his goal in making comments is to protect his son from
abuse at group home and improve communication with police department.
• Robert Tseglin, requested assistance in reporting abuse of his brother in group
home with the assistance of the police department.
• Mayor Pulido, requested staff review ordinances of surrounding communities
on bee keeping.
• Councilmember Amezcua, concurred and asked staff to set up meeting with
coalitions.
• Councilmember Martinez, supports recommendation on local food supply
policy; need to look at alternatives on urban gardening; look forward to
working with local food coalition.
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS - None
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Martinez:
• Wished all Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and New Year; look
forward to working with colleagues and staff in the coming year.
Councilmember Tinajero:
• Happy Holidays to all; reflect on blessings and appreciate family and
friends; thanked all for efforts.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento:
• Thanked all for hard work and dedication to the community;
• Happy Holidays, Feliz Navidad and blessings to all;
• Reflected on the life of Tin Nguyen and noted that many policy
decisions need to be discussed including gun control; and
• Requested next meeting be adjourned in memory of daughter of Dona
Penaflor who succumbed to cancer.
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Thanked staff for another successful Plaza Navidad event;
• Attended ribbon cutting of Plaza Calle Cuatro event;
• Requested update of clean-up efforts; and
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• Wished all Happy Holidays and best wishes in the coming year.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Urged all to conserve water;
• Announced that April 23-24 will host annual Relay for Life event; and
• Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas and please shop in Santa Ana.
Mayor Pulido:
• Asked all to be mindful of Climate Action Plan and proactive efforts;
• Adjourned in memory of Tin Nguyen; City to review policies that may
curtail gun violence; and
• Rejoice in the Christmas and holiday spirit.
ADJOURNED- 9:12 p.m. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, January 19, 2016 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.
Adjourned in Memory of
Tin Nguyen
Mara Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Mater Dei High School Parking Structure Project
• Community Engagement Plan
• General Plan Update
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