HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-12-06 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 6, 2016
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:17 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
VICENTE SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA (5:39 p.m.)
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
ROMAN A. REYNA
SAL TINAJERO
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
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 5:17 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:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
Kimberly Cerda v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No.
30-2015-00803814.
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION -
Initiation of litigation pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section
54956.9: One Matter
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Section
54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:
Title: City Manager, City Attorney and Clerk of the Council
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - See Item 19A for any reportable actions.
ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 6:15 P.M. AND CONVENED TO
THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING.
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REGULAR OPEN MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:17 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
VICENTE SARMIENTO, Mayor Pro Tern
ANGELICA AMEZCUA
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
ROMAN A. REYNA
SAL TINAJERO
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
MICHELE MARTINEZ
STAFF Present:
DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
EMILY PINEDA, GREENVILLE FUNDAMENTAL
COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES
SPECIAL PRESENTATION - The Significant Achievement Award presented to the Santa
Ana Police Department by the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Agency.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER AMEZCUA to
Greenville Fundamental and Washington Elementary schools for their participation in the
Plaza Navidena event.
CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES and
COUNCILMEMBER REYNA to Warren Bussey in recognition of his contributions to the City
and his 103rd birthday.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER REYNA to the
following individuals in recognition of their commitment and outstanding service as a Board
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Member on a City Commission: Mario Alvarado; Isis Calvario; James R. Gartner; Brian Leal;
Tish Leon; Edward Murashie; Stephanie A. Najera.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER REYNA to the
following individuals for their leadership and mentoring role over the years: Leticia Aguilar;
Mary Bloom Ramos; Cecelia Rodriguez; Mildred Smith; Frank Soto.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT- See Item 19A for any reportable actions.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on Consent Calendar Items 10A
through 31A, with the following modifications:
• Councilmember Tinajero, pulled Agenda Item 19F for separate discussion
MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Pulido (2)
** Consent Calendar later revoted. Motion by Councilmember Reyna, Seconded
by Councilmember Amezcua and unanimously carried.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 15, 2016
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
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ORDINANCES/SECOND READING
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. ADOPTING THE UPDATED CALIFORNIA AND INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
AND FIRE CODES WITH AMENDMENT AND REQUISITE FINDINGS
(STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) — Clerk of the Council
Placed on first reading at the November 15, 2016 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 4-0 (Amezcua, Benavides and Sarmiento absent).
Published in the Orange County Reporter on November 25, 2016.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2905 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THERETO THE
MOST RECENTLY ENACTED CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE,
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE,
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
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
Santa Ana Unified School District and City of Santa Ana 11/14/2016
Joint Policy Committee (Cancelled)
Code of Ethics and Conduct Committee (Cancelled) 11/17/2016
Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement Committee 11/22/2016
FINAL TRACT MAP NOTIFICATIONS
Pursuant to Section 34-183 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the City Engineer has received this Final Map
and is in the process of reviewing the map for final approval. The City Engineer shall approve or disapprove
this map within 10 days of the City Council Meeting,
17A. CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL BY CITY ENGINEER - FINAL PARCEL
MAP NO. 2016-103 FOR 2740 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET (STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 3, 2) - Public Works Agency
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MOTION: Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — None
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES —Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Excuse City Council Member Martinez.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Pulido (2)
There was no motion to excuse Mayor Pulido.
19C. PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY STATUS OF PROJECTS - MONTHLY CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM EXECUTIVE REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 2016
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
19D. MUNICIPAL UTILITY SERVICES SYSTEM UPDATE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
7, 2D) - Information Technology Department
MOTION: Receive and file.
19E. SANITATION RATE REDUCTION {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4) - Public Works
Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
19F POLICE DEPARTMENT PATROL SCHEDULE OPTIONS {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 1, 51 - Police Department
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Councilmembers Tinajero and Amezcua support additional patrol officers and
review in context of union negotiations. Councilmember Benavides, important
to review all patrol schedules.
MOTION: Receive and file.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND:
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Pulido (2)
19G. UPDATE ON THE 2016 PLAZA NAVIDENA AND TREE LIGHTING
CEREMONY {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 5C) - Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A. JOINT USE AMENDMENT AND REIMBURSEMENT AMENDMENT OF
CONSTRUCTION COST FOR ROOSEVELT/WALKER SITE AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4A) - Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Agency; Community Development
Agency
MOTION:
1. AGMT NO. 2016-342 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an amendment to the joint -use agreement with
Santa Ana Unified School District for the programming of
Roosevelt/Walker site for a 30-year term, with the option for two, 10-
year renewals to include language for both parties to contribute
$50,000 per year into an irrevocable trust for repairs, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. AGMT NO. 2016-343 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an amendment to the reimbursement agreement
with Santa Ana Unified School District for the reimbursement of
construction costs of the RooseveltlWalker site improvements by
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increasing the reimbursement amount by $2,587,509, for a total
amount of $7,517,509, subject to non -substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2017-062 - For FY 16/17 to
recognize $498,248 from prior year fund balance and appropriate
$223,248 into Residential Development District 2 and $275,000 into
Residential Development District 3.
2013. APPROVE APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT, CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
FOR OC STREETCAR DESIGN REVIEW SUPPORT, AND AMEND 2016/17
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1C} -
Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2017-063 - Recognize Orange
County Transportation Authority funds as outlined in the Design Agreement
between Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Santa
Ana, in the amount of $493,469, to be received into the Select Street
Construction Fund and Measure M2 Competitive Fund revenue account
and appropriated into the same expenditure accounts for expenditure in
Fiscal Year 2016/17.
2. AGMT NO. 2016-344 - Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Kimley-Born and Associates,
Inc., to provide engineering, technical, and administrative support
services, for the three-year period beginning December 6, 2016 and
expiring December 5, 2019, with provisions for one two-year renewal
option exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, in an
amount not to exceed $250,000 for the term of the contract, including
any renewal, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2016117 Capital Improvement Program to add
Orange County Transportation Authority funding in the amount of
$493,469 to the OC Streetcar Project.
GRANTS/APPLICATIONS
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21A. SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO 2016-2017 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FOR
REALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY BLOCK GRANT FUNDS {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 1) - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Approve a Substantial Amendment to the 2016-2017 Annual
Action Plan for the reallocation of Community Development Block Grant
funds and authorize its submission to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. SPEC. NO. 16-118 - TACTICAL VIDEO PHONE SYSTEM {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 1, 5) - (Police Department) - Finance and Management Services
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order
to 836 Technologies in the amount of $29,240, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
22B. SPEC. NO. 16-136 - REPLACEMENT OF AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
IN THE CITY HALL DATACENTER AND MAINTENANCE AND PARTS FOR
THE EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 21 -
(Information Technology Department) - Finance and Management Services
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order
to ePower Network for the replacement of an Automatic Transfer Switch
in the City Hall datacenter in an amount not to exceed $18,831; and a
$25,000 blanket contract for the term beginning December 1, 2016
through June 30, 2017, for maintenance and parts related to the
emergency power system with ePower Network for a total amount not to
exceed $43,831, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
22C. SPEC. NO. 16-112 - INSTALL ENERGY -EFFICIENT LIGHTING FIXTURES
AND CONTROLS AND EXECUTE AGREEMENT FOR ON -BILL FINANCING
LOAN {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 3D AND 6, 2A) - Finance and Management
Services
MOTION:
1. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to
Pacific Lighting Management Inc. to provide and install advanced
energy -efficient lighting fixtures and controls at the Newhope Library
in an amount not to exceed $78,175 inclusive of a $6,348 contingency,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
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2. AGMT NO. 2016-345 - Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute an agreement with Southern California Edison
(SCE) to provide a $71,785 no -interest On -Bill Financing loan and $6,390
in incentives to fund Spec. No. 16-112 subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A. AWARD CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE SANTA ANA-DELHI
CHANNEL DIVERSION PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 16-6467) {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 6, 1 G) - Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Reject all bids received on September 22, 2016, for the construction of
the Santa Ana —Delhi Channel Diversion project to allow re -advertising
of the project to include significant changes to the scope of
construction.
2. Award a contract and authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the
Council to execute a construction contract to Lonerock, Inc. the
lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the
amount of $4,593,375, for the term beginning upon execution of the
contract and ending upon project completion, for the construction of
the Santa Ana —Delhi Channel Diversion project, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction
delivery cost of $6,386,775, which includes the contract bid amount,
administration, inspection and testing, and an authorized contingency
of $1,024,800.
23B. AWARD CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING,
INC., FOR GRANT -FUNDED SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
ENHANCEMENTS AT HENINGER ELEMENTARY (PROJECT NO. 166870)
{STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 6, 1 B & 1 G) — Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Award a contract and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a construction contract to California Professional
Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with
the base bid in the amount of $417,341.50, for the term beginning
upon execution of the contract and ending upon project completion,
for the Safe Routes to School Enhancements for Heninger Elementary
project, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and the City Attorney.
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2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction
delivery cost of $500,811, which includes the construction contract,
administration, inspection and testing, and an authorized contingency
of $41,735.
3. Amend the Fiscal Year 2013.14 Capital Improvement program and
approve the reallocation of $70,811 in Measure M2 Local Fair Share
funds from the Traffic Control Devices Inventory Project to the Safe
Routes to School Enhancements for Heninger Elementary.
23C. AWARD CONTRACT TO CALIFORNIA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING,
INC., FOR GRANT -FUNDED SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL
ENHANCEMENTS AT WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY (PROJECT NO.
166872) {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 6,1 B & 1 G) — Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Award a contract and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the
Council to execute a construction contract to California Professional
Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with
the base bid in the amount of $457,711.75, for the term beginning
upon execution of the contract and ending upon project completion,
for the Safe Routes to School Enhancements for Washington
Elementary project, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and the City Attorney.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction
delivery cost of $572,141, which includes the contract bid amount,
administration, inspection and testing, and an authorized contingency
of $45,772.
AGREEMENTS
25A. INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICE MANAGEMENT {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 7, 2D) {SURPLUS ALLOCATION FUNDING} - Information
Technology Department
MOTION:
1. AGMT NO. 2016-346 - Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the
Council to approve and execute agreement with Cherwell Software for
an Information Technology Service Management System for a two-
year period, beginning December 1, 2016 through November 30, 2018
in the amount of $61,850, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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2. AGMT NO. 2016-347 - Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the
Council to approve and execute agreement with Migration
Technologies (MiTech) for implementation professional services of
the Cherwell system for a one-year period, Beginning December 1,
2016 through November 30, 2017 in an amount not -to -exceed
$150,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION AGREEMENTS {STRATEGIC
PLAN NOS. 5, 2, 31 — Planning and Building Agency
Historic Resources Commission (HRC) approved recommended action on
November 7, 2016.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
the attached Mills Act agreements with the below -referenced property
owners for the identified structures, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney {Property Owner(s),
Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. (HPPA), Address/House
and HRC Vote):
1. AGMT NO. 2016-348 — With June Magarro, HPPA No. 2016-06, 2315 N.
Benton Way (Goodman House), 6:0 (Schaefer absent);
2. AGMT NO. 2016-349 - With Leah Jones Trust, HPPA No. 2016-08, 2449
N. North Park Blvd.(Warren House), 6:0 (Schaefer absent);
3. AGMT NO. 2016-350 - With David & Glenda Fink, HPPA No. 2016-10,
2433 N. Heliotrope Dr.(Dr. Edwards House), 6:0 (Schaefer absent);
4. AGMT NO. 2016-351 - With Eric & Carol Alderete, HPPA No. 2016-11,
1150 W. River Lane (Schulz House), 6:0 (Schaefer absent);
5. AGMT NO. 2016-352 - With Joyce M. Keller, HPPA No. 2016-14, 2502 N.
Valencia St. (Dever House), 6:0 (Schaefer absent);
6. AGMT NO. 2016-353 - With Atticus Wegman, HPPA No. 2016-16, 412
W. Santa Clara Ave. (Chick House), 6:0 (Schaefer absent);
7. AGMT NO. 2016-354 - With Michael & Morgan Liti, HPPA No. 2016-17,
524 E. Virginia Ave. (Barlow-Caltis House), 6:0 (Schaefer absent);
8. AGMT NO. 2016-355 - With Moir Family Trust, HPPA No. 2016-18, 1210
W. River Lane (Dr. Geddes House), 6:0 (Schaeffer absent);
9. AGMT NO. 2016-356- With Karen O'Callaghan and Frank Godden,
HPPA No. 2016-19, 2402 N. North Park Blvd. (Wener House), 6:0
(Schaefer absent);
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10.AGMT NO. 2016-357 - With Robyn MacNair, HPPA No. 2016-20, 1123 N.
Olive St. (Urbine House) 6:0 (Schaefer absent);
11.AGMT NO. 2016-358 - With Giovanna Piazza, HPPA No. 2016-23, 2318
N. Bonnie Brae (Yeagle House), 6:0 (Schaefer absent);
12.AGMT NO. 2016-359 - With Brad & Beth Harkins, HPPA No. 2016-27,
1825 N. Ross St. (Oakes House), 5:0 (Murashie abstained, Schaefer
absent); and
13.AGMT NO. 2016-360 - With Blake Bailey, HPPA No. 2016-28, 2435 N.
Riverside Dr. (Stanley Bailey House), 6:0 (Schaefer absent).
25C. AGMT NO. 2016-361 - PURCHASE, INSTALLATION, AND SUPPORT OF
MOBILE IN -CAR COMPUTER EQUIPMENT FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT (RFP. NO.16-122) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1,2C) - Police
Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
a five-year agreement with CDCE Inc., commencing December 7, 2016, in
an amount not to exceed $1,097,771.56, and an additional $75,000
contingency totaling $1,172,771.56, terminating on February 17, 2021,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
25D. APPROVE TENANT -INTEREST PURCHASE AGREEMENTS FOR BRISTOL
STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 3A (PROJ. NO. 136792 NONGENERAL
FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 6, 1 G; 3, 2C) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
purchase agreements of Tenant Interest in the properties listed below
and goodwill (if any) with the following property owners, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Property Owner, Address, and Amount):
1. AGMT NO. 2016-362 - With Phuc Duc Nguyen; 1111 N Bristol Street,
Suite C, Nails Pro (APN 405-274-10); $16,357;
2. AGMT NO. 2016-363 - With Reyna Talavera; 1111 North Bristol Street,
Suite E, Queen's Beauty Salon (APN 405-274-10); $26,940; and
3. AGMT NO. 2016-364 - With Hugo Solorzano Hernandez, 1111 North
Bristol Street, Suite H, Computer Repair (APN 405-274-10); $41,290.
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25E. AGMT NO. 2016-365 - APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR REAL
PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR BRISTOL STREET IMPROVEMENTS
PHASE 4 (PROJECT NO. 116741, NON -GENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC
PLAN NOS. 6, 1G; 3, 2C) - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
Purchase Agreement for the real property acquisition, temporary
construction easement, and goodwill (if any) with property owner listed
below, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney with property owner(s) Louella May McNeal, Leslie
Maureen McNeal, Marlene Leigh McNeal and James H. McNeal III, Co -
Trustees of the J. Walter Schaefer Testamentary Trust, for the property
located at 2215 & 2219 S. Bristol Street (APN 015-194-38 & 39); for a full
acquisition in an amount of $1,108,700.
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
29A. DONATION AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT A LECTURE SERIES {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 41 - Councilmember Amezcua
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 $750, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and the City Attorney.
29B. DONATION AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT A LECTURE SERIES {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 4) - Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento
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 $500, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and the City Attorney.
29C. DONATION AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT THE "FAMILIES HELPING
FAMILIES CAMP HEART" EVENT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4) -
Councilmember Amezcua
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with the Orange County Child Abuse Prevention Center for
a one-time donation amount of $750, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
29D. DONATION AGREEMENT TO SUPPORT A BASEBALL TOURNAMENT
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4) - Councilmember Amezcua
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MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Santa Ana Pony Baseball, Inc. for a one-time donation
amount of $700, subject to non -substantive changes
29E. DONATION TO SUPPORT HOOVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S MOVIE
NIGHT EVENT (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4) - Councilmember Amezcua
MOTION: Approve a donation request from Hoover Elementary School for
a one-time donation in the amount of $300.
29F. DONATION TO SUPPORT WILSHIRE SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL PARADE (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4) - Mayor
Pulido
MOTION: Approve a donation request from Wilshire Square
Neighborhood Association for a one-time donation in the amount of
$2,900.
LAND USE MATTERS
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT/VARIANCES
31A. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-38 TO ALLOW THE SALE OF
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES FOR OFF -PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT ALDI
GROCERY STORE LOCATED AT 2840 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET - DOUG
COUPER, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2) - Planning and Building
Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on November 14, 2016,
by a vote of 6-0 (Mendoza absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the staff report approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2016-38.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following members spoke in support of the proposed Sanctuary City resolution:
• Carlos Perea, recognized City and protections it deserves; propose that no resources be
used for mass deportation as proposed by incoming US President, and police oversight.
• Annie Lai, representative of UCI Immigrant Rights, spoke on legality and funding of
sanctuary city resolution.
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• Denise Hinojosa, support legislation as proposed.
• Faby Jacome, deportation defense organizer with OCIYU, request that City not provide
legal status information; supports efforts by the City.
• Emma Sophia Gonzalez, expressed strong support and requested support not just
symbolic.
• Ruben Barreto, Santa Ana Building Healthy Communities, support matter before the City
Council.
• Roberto Herrera, support stronger language and empower immigrant community;
requested campaign contribution reform in addition to strong support of resolution.
• Hairo Cortes, stronger protections and inclusion of commission to address transparency
as it relates to sanctuary designation; support short timeline on closing of ICE jail; also
supports district elections.
• S. G. Sarmiento, member of NOLON, support resolution.
• Alexis Nana Teodoro, thanked the City Council for being present and responsive to the
community; look forward to continued relationship with the City Council on addressing
unintended consequences.
• Eldauah Arango, CIVIC representative, consider ordinance rather than resolution and
include creation of a commission; opined that City will be a sanctuary city when it
terminates its ICE contract.
• Christina Fiolho, attorney for CIVIC, commend City for positive strides; reduction of ICE
number of beds but requested specific timeline, create commission and approve as
ordinance.
• Asmaa Ahmed, policy advocate at CAIR-LA, support resolution that will; protect rights of
all residents and making it law by January 20, 2017.
• Jose Servin, support 55G and 65A, indicated that both go hand in hand.
• Grecia Galeana, member of Las Cristartema, stop criminalization of undocumented
residents.
• Gema Suarez, member of OC May Day Coalition member, need to protect families and
cancel ICE contract.
• Kara Rivera, support making proposal a law— to ensure safety of all residents.
• Brayan Cruz, member of IYU, demand task force to address Sanctuary City rights.
• Cassandra Radclif, support keeping families together.
• Catherine Quinn, community health nurse, supports proposal.
• America Bracho, Latino Health Access, supports proposal; city needs to fight perception;
need accountability and supports district elections.
• Victor Valladares, supports creation of oversight commission.
• Luis Gomez, immigration resource manager at Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender
(LGBT) Center, opined that legislative needs to be more comprehensive.
• Sandra Ortega, Clergy Lady United, establish a blue ribbon commission and provide
timeline to end ICE contract and empower youth;
• David Carbajal, take stand with residents and end ICE contract.
• Martin Lopez, union representative, supports district based elections and end ICE
contract.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, at the request of the City Manager requested a revote on
Consent Calendar items to assure that required 5 votes received on all appropriation
adjustments. Vote reflected under Consent Calendar.
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• Jan Meslin, Director of CIVIC, adopt proposal as an ordinance and establish oversight
commission.
• Norma Cordero, Latino Health Access Advocate, spoke on behalf of domestic violence
victims, supports proposal to protect all rights.
• Tina Shull, reiterated 3 asks as proposed by other speakers.
• Leonel Velasquez, OCCOC, opposed to separating families.
• Mayre Tapia, in support of matter.
• Bryan Tapia, echoed comments from others heard earlier.
• Kimberly Gomez, urged all to oppose separating families.
• Cristina Castillo, mother of US Citizens, need to protect family — dignity and not fear.
• Crystal Gomez, supports family unity; stop contract with ICE.
• Reverand Lurs Alemm, supports action proposed; City cannot be ruled by fear.
• Marilyn Montano, city needs to take pro -active measures; supports termination of ICE
contract.
• Gaby Hernandez, expressed concern that some that some who have voiced opposition
have been target; need to change culture.
• Benjamin Vazquez, City needs to protect our families.
• Peter Katz, recounted historical accounts when groups were persecuted; supports
proposal.
Benavides, thanked speakers.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, indicated that he was made aware that not all members of the
public were informed of limited speaker time, thus allowed the following to comment on
Agenda Item 55G.
• Saul Ocampo, spoke in support of resolution.
• Debbie Pacheco, support district based elections.
• Adriana Cortes Luna, end all ties with ICE, City needs to prioritize families
• Teri Saydak, supports proposal.
• James Goebel, also echoed same sentiments expressed earlier.
• Sara Sorentino, supports sanctuary city designation.
• Francisco Pino, advocate of proposal.
• Edna Monroy, spoke in favor of resolution.
• Jose Morales, member of OC Immigrants United, urge all to consider adoption of an
ordinance and opposition to ICE contract.
• Gil Salmon, commend City Council for taking action and labeling Santa Ana a Sanctuary
City; fair treatment of all important - respect; also noted that all comments by members of
the community need to be considered and respected.
• Dylan Thompson (another resident spoke on his behalf), echoed comments by Gaby
Hernandez; City Council to have political courage and challenged all to find revenue
elsewhere and terminate the ICE contract.
BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
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RESOLUTIONS
55A. APPROVE THE RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE SANTA ANA ARTS
COLLECTIVE PROJECT LOCATED AT 1666 N. MAIN STREET {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO 5, 3C} - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-087 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE RELOCATION PLAN FOR THE
SANTA ANA ARTS COLLECTIVE PROJECT LOCATED AT 1666 N. MAIN
STREET
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Pulido (2)
55B. YOUTH SOCCER AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT
APPLICATION {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 4A) - Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-088 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR YOUTH
SOCCER AND RECREATION DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM GRANT FUNDS
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Reyna
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Pulido (2)
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55C. ADOPTION OF MEASURE M2 YEAR-END EXPENDITURE REPORT TO
CONTINUE RECEIVING COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING
PROGRAMS FUNDS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1G) -Public Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-089 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING THE FY 2015/16 MEASURE M2
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Pulido (2)
55D. FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 GRANT APPLICATIONS MEASURE M2
COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 6, 1 G} - Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-090 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF
IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE 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.
MOTION: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
SECOND: Reyna
Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero
(5)
None (0)
None (0)
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ABSENT: Martinez, Pulido (2)
55E. AGREEMENT FOR OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY SERVICES ("BANKING
SERVICES") {STRATEGY PLAN NO. 4,1) - Finance and Management
Services
MOTION;
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-091 -A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING JP MORGAN CHASE
BANK, N.A., AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS,
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2017, AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES
AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID FUNDS
2. AGMT NO. 2016-366 - Authorize the City Manager and the Executive
Director of Finance and Management Services Agency to execute a
banking services agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank for an initial
three-year term beginning January 1, 2017 through December 31,
2019, for an amount not to exceed $65,000 annually, with a provision
for a single two-year extension exercisable by the City Manager and
the City Attorney subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and the City Attorney, with provision for payment of
claims for a six month period following the termination of said
amended agreement. Any price changes for optional years four and
five must be agreed upon by the both parties during the third year. In
the event price changes exceed initial pricing, exercise of the option
to extend the Agreement shall be subject to City Council approval.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Pulido (2)
55F. ESTABLISH A CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON THE DISPLAY OF FLAGS AT
CITY FACILITIES; AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL DISPLAY OF THE PRIDE
FLAG AT CITY HALL {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 6F) - City Manager's Office
MOTION: Adopt resolutions.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-092 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING CITY COUNCIL POLICY ON THE
DISPLAY OF FLAGS AT CITY FACILITIES
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-093 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL FO
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE ANNUAL DISPLAY OF THE
PRIDE FLAG AT CITY HALL TO COMMEMORATE HARVEY MILK DAY AND
LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) PRIDE MONTH
MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Pulido (2)
55G. DECLARE THE CITY OF SANTA ANA A SANCTUARY FOR ALL ITS
RESIDENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 6F) - City Manager's Office
Councilmember Reyna, thanked Benavides for bringing matter forward;
supports item; noted that fear is real although tangible consequences are not
clear.
Councilmember Tinajero, spirit of the law is that you represent the area in
which you run; proposed adopting resolution and set as an ordinance at the
following meeting and hold all councilmembers accountable to the community
and protect the rights of all. Change section 4 to "will establish a commission";
concerned that Trump's advisor is Steve Bannon who is anti -semantic and
urged all to be engaged.
Mayor Pro Tem Sarmiento, indicated that City has an immigrant family, will
continue to treat all residents with dignity and protection remains the same.
AMENDED MOTION: Adopt amended resolution and schedule
introduction of ordinance for consideration at the next regular meeting.
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-086 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA DECLARING THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA A SANCTUARY FOR ALL ITS RESIDENTS, REGARDLESS OF THEIR
IMMIGRATION STATUS
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Tinajero
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VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero
(5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Pulido (2)
REPORTS
65A. UPDATE ON THE IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT
CONTRACT FOR DETAINEE SERVICES AND THE SANTA ANA JAIL AND
OPTIONS FOR EXPEDITED PHASE OUT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 4A) -
City Manager's Office and Police Department
The following spoke on the matter:
• Jennifer Rojas, representing ACLU, support ending contract by January
20th.
• Magaly Mendez, asked for a timeline to end the contract.
• Roxana Rosas, supports termination of contract.
• Emma Sophia Gonzalez, member of Las Flores, transgender group,
supports closing of ICE.
Councilmember Benavides, indicated that City will release a Request for
Qualifications; Council has taken previous action on the matter moving towards
termination of contract;
City Manager Cavazos, indicated that jail does have some booking and
processing purpose, but the contract with ICE will slowly end.
Councilmember Benavides, proposed an evaluation committee in February to
evaluate reuse timeline and take further action that may expedite termination.
City Manager Cavazos, summarized fiscal impacts including about 16
employees that would be impacted; and debt is about $3 million a year until
2024.
Councilmember Amezcua, asked if some correctional officers may be able to
train as code enforcement officers or other related positions.
Councilmember Tinajero, summarized that City Manager may transfer some
correctional officers to other positions such as code enforcement or related;
City Council has strong support for the police officers, suggest that police union
build community relations; supports phase -out of ICE contract.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, thanked City Manager for providing data; matter is
not reflection or referendum of police officers or department, strong support for
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law enforcement and public safety; have compelling reason to remove City
from jail business; may need to expand contract with US Marshal Office; may
have a $2 million deficit if ICE terminates contract.
MOTION:
1. Notify Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that the City, per
the terms of the existing agreement, will be reducing the ICE
detainees to a maximum capacity of 128. This action would result in
the closure of one module. After the reduction in revenue and
decreased cost, the annual net revenue loss is $663,743.
2. Continue the practice of hiring part-time correctional officers per the
jail operations phase out plan as previously agreed upon with the
Santa Ana Police Officers Association in 2014.
3. Continue to negotiate with the Santa Ana Police Officers Association
on retirement incentives.
4. Release the Jail Re -Use Request for Qualifications (RFQ) based on
input from 12 community meetings.
MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento,
Tinajero (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Pulido (2)
65B. APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY WATER
BOARD - Clerk of the Council Office
Councilmember Reyna nominated Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento for a term
effective December 21. 2016. There were no other nominations.
MOTION: Appoint Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento to the Orange County Water
District effective December 21, 2016.
MOTION: Reyna
VOTE: AYES
NOES:
SECOND: Benavides
Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Tinajero (4)
None (0)
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ABSTAIN: Sarmiento (1)
ABSENT: Martinez, Pulido (2)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2016-04 TO AMEND PROVISIONS
OF CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
UNDERGROUND UTILITY INSTALLATIONS — CITY OF SANTA ANA,
APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 5, 3) - Planning and Building
Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on November 14, 2016
by a vote of 7-0.
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 25, 2016
and notices mailed on November 23, 2016.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento opened the Hearing; there were no speakers and
the Hearing closed.
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2906 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO PROVISIONS
OF CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
THE REQUIREMENT OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY INSTALLATIONS
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Amezcua
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Sarmiento, Tinajero (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Pulido, Reyna (3)
75B. AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2016-04 TO REMOVE AND REPLACE
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ZONING SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAPS, CITY OF
SANTA ANA - APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 7, 21 - Planning
and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on November 14, 2016
by a vote of 7-0.
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Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 25, 2016
and notices mailed on November 23, 2016.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento opened the Hearing; there were no speakers and
the Hearing closed.
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of
title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2907 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPLACING THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ZONING
SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAPS INTO A NEW GRAPHIC FORMAT
MOTION: Amezcua SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Sarmiento, Tinajero (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Martinez, Pulido, Reyna (3)
75C. CONTINUED - FIRST AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO.
2015-03 FOR THE HERITAGE VILLAGE MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT AT
2001 EAST DYER ROAD — PAMELA SAPETTO, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 3) — Planning and Building Agency
Planning Commission approved recommended action on November 14, 2016
by a vote of 5-1 (Gartner dissented; Bacerra abstained).
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 25, 2016.
Matter continued to December 20, 2016 City Council meeting at the
request of staff.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place items on the City
Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council.
85A. CONSIDERATION OF ESTABLISHING DISTRICT ELECTIONS — Mayor Pro
Tern Sarmiento, Councilmember Amezcua and Councilmember Tinajero
Councilmember Tinajero, indicated that community is in support of district
elections; campaign finance reform also needed.
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Angie Blas, spoke in support of the matter; proposed additional change to the
Charter to Article 4 (30-day residency requirement) to be revised and included;
councilmember needs to be more engaged and informed.
Councilmember Amezcua proposed changing residency requirement to 1 year.
Councilmember Reyna, noted that accountability measures are not available;
residents need to be engaged; if change to district elections may increase
number of candidates.
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, thanked Councilmember Tinajero for bringing
matter forward;
AMENDED MOTION: Direct staff to provide the following at the
December 20, 2016 City Council meeting:
1. An evaluation of various municipal election systems, including at -
large systems, district systems, and mixed systems.
2. The process of transitioning the City of Santa Ana's municipal
election system from its current at -large system to a district system.
3. Options to hold a Special Election in 2017 to present a ballot initiative
to change the current election system from at -large elections to
district elections.
4. Include provisions to change residency requirements to one year.
MOTION: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
WORK STUDY SESSION
SECOND: Amezcua
Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento, Tinajero
(5)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez, Pulido (2)
WS-1 COMMUNITY LAND TRUST: WORK STUDY SESSION AND POSSIBLE
ACTION TO SUPPORT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND PARTNERSHIP OF A
LOCAL COMMUNITY LAND TRUST - City Manager's Office
Deputy City Manager Robert Cortez, presented staff report as discussed at the
Development Council Committee
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The following spoke on the matter:
• Linda Linkering, member of CLUE, spoke in support of partnership.
• Luis Sarmiento, request consideration of vacant land on Lacy and Walnut
be considered.
• Joese Hernandez, OCCORD representative, supports matter, need to
include housing and allow for equitable wages.
• Apolonio Cortez, opined that it will improve community health and serve
area well.
• Isuri Ramos, representing Kennedy Commission, opined that proposal will
support families and increase affordable housing opportunities
• Michele Zuniga, UCI, spoke of recreational spaces and
• Alan Woe, noted that private investment is needed as reinvestment
• Esther Trinidad, Parques Verdes, requested support to allow them to have
livable wages; submitted petitions for consideration that have been signed
by 175 residents;
• Ugoshi Anabere Nicholson, attorney at the Public Law Center, represent
interest for the benefit of homeless
Councilmember Benavides, indicated that Development Committee has
reviewed item in depth; City evaluated all city -owned vacant properties
Councilmember Amezcua, supports matter.
Councilmember Reyna, indicated that in the past developers have obtained
land and benefits
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento, indicated that City Manager has received direction
to move forward; thanked staff for working with community; consider pocket
parks and small community land trust.
RECESSED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:53 P.M. TO THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY MEETING AND RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:54
P.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT.
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Michael Klubnikin, impressed with presentation by Councilmember Reyna who thanked
his mentors;
• James Kendrick, concerned with high speed and lack of traffic mitigation along Broadway
Ave. - public safety concerns; also, funding for improvements not included in the capital
improvement budget.
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90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
• Thanked the City Council, especially Councilmembers Amezcua and Reyna
for their service.
9013. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Benavides:
• Acknowledged the service of Councilmembers Amezcua and Reyna;
pleasure to work with them.
Councilmember Reyna:
• Urged all to conserve water and shop Santa Ana; and
• Thanked mentors, mother and appointed officials.
Councilmember Amezcua:
• Thanked staff for all of their efforts.
Councilmember Tinajero:
Reflected on tenure of Councilmembers Amezcua and Reyna,
Mayor Pro Tern Sarmiento:
• Indicated that it would be last official meeting of current city council; have
made tough decisions; have all made Santa Ana a better place for all; and
• Adjourned in memory of former Santa Ana Firefighter Ron Castro and
Felipe de Jesus Martinez Nunez
ADJOURNED- 10:12 p.m. - To the Special Meeting of Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at
6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana,
California.
Adjourned in Memory of
Firefighter Ron Castro
and
Felipe de Jesus Martinez Nunez
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Community Engagement Program
• Drone Regulations
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