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HomeMy WebLinkAbout13A - COUNCIL COMMITTEE MINCITY OF SANTA ARIA COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, BUDGET AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018 5:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Committee Members: Michele Martinez, Chairperson Vicente Sarmiento Recording Secretary: Teresa Ramirez PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public are allowed three minutes to speak on agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee. AGENDA ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes from January 8, 2017 Regular Meeting {Strategic Plan No. 5, 1} 2. Review of Fiscal Year 2016-17 Single Audit Report {Strategic Plan No. 4, 1} (Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA) 3. Verbal discussion: One Stop Shop Tour of City of Riverside and Next Steps {Strategic Plan 3,3 and 7,5} (Candida Neal, PBA) 4. Verbal discussion: Infrastructure Housing Policy (Development Impact Fee) {Strategic Plan 6, 1 E} (William Galvez, PWA & Candida Neal, PBA) 5. Earthquake Preparedness and Seismic Retrofit City Hall {Strategic Plan 6, 1a, c, and f; and 6, 2a and b} (William Galvez, PWA) 6. Update on the Recycled Water Cost -of -Service Study and the new Recycled Water rates {Strategic Plan No. 4,1} (Nabil Saba, PWA) (5 min) 7. Update on the Water Rate "Pass-through" increase scheduled for July 2018 {Strategic Plan No. 4,1} (Nabil Saba, PWA) (5 min) 8. Presentation of Draft Real Property Disposition Policy {Strategic Plan No. 3, 5} (Rob Zur Schmiede, CDA) 9. Update on the Pilot Parking Study {Strategic Plan No. 5, 4} (William Galvez, PWA) Santa Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulido, Michele Mamnez, Vicente Sarmiento, Jose Solana, P. David Benavides, Juan Villages, Sal Thajero, Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Ward 2 Ward 1 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 MPuI'tloo(1sanW-aneao MMatllnezfolsen eene ora VSermlenlordsana an JSolotlonsanlaana.om gBepea'tles©sante-ane ora JVlllaoas sant-anaoro STneerofahsentaanaoo City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza e P.O. Box 1968 . Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714.647-6900 a Agenda Item Inquiries: 714.647.6520 e Website: www.santa-ana.orq 13A-1 STAFF COMMENTS COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT — The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 14th at 5p.m. ®If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title Il, 28 CFR 35.102] The complete Strategic Plan document is available at http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, BUDGET 2 March 12, 2018 AND TECHNOLOGY AGENDA 13A-2 CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, BUDGET AND TECHNOLOGY CALL TO ORDER: ATTENDANCE: STAFF PRESENT: REGULAR MEETING MINUTES January 8, 2018 City Hall 20 Civic Center Plaza, Room 1600 Santa Ana, CA 5:07 p.m. Council Committee members: Michele Martinez, Chairperson Vicente Sarmiento None Raul Godinez II, CMO Rob Zur Schmiede, CDA Francisco Gutierrez, FMSA Sergio Vidal, FMSA Waldo Barela, FMSA Alvaro Castellon, FMSA Melanie Torres, ITD Robert Cortez, CMO Judson Brown, CDA Marc Morley, CDA Fred Mousavipour, PWA Jack Ciulla, ITD Sarah Ro, FMSA GUESTS PRESENT: Peter Katz, Com -Link; Charla Juarez; Cesar Covarrubias, Kennedy Commission; Nitin P. Patel, CPA, White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP; Joe Dieguez, Kosmont Companies PUBLIC COMMENTS • Peter Katz, Com -Link, spoke on marijuana shops and idea of public city banks being created with cash deposits to possibly assist residents with financial products and low interest rates. Cited North Dakota and Colorado as examples. AGENDA DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Approval of Minutes from Regular Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget and Technology Committee Meeting of November 13, 2017. MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: Martinez, Sarmiento (2) NOES: None (0) ABSENT: None (0) January 8, 2018 1 Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget & Technology Minutes 13A-3 (Item 3 taken out of order.) 3. Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures (Strategic Plan No. 4, 5) - (CDA) Rob Zur Schmiede, Interim Executive Director, stated staff will be answering questions from previous committee meeting as requested. Judson Brown, Housing Division Manager, provided presentation with outline of policies and procedures that are very thorough and cover all funding sources. Discussed timeline of review of where we've come from and where we're hoping to go. Committee questions answered and additional information provided. In addition to presentation, the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures and Memorandum on Summary of Recent Housing Legislation Approved by the State of California were provided as reference. Discussion on Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) and basis for Low and Very Low area median incomes: Councilmember Sarmiento commented that due to demographics, policy decision change may be needed with less units and higher subsidy. Mr. Zur Schmiede would look into policy and potential changes to thresholds. Chairperson Martinez also stated we need to articulate the numbers to obtain our goals and strive for them, letting developers understand policy and expectations. Investing in homeownership: Chairperson Martinez would like to see homeownership obtainable for millennials and others in the City. Mr. Zur Schmiede will look into approaches that may be available to City to help in purchase of home. Additionally, Chairperson Martinez would like to have a streamlined process to help developers with a possible by -right funding for housing based on City goals and objectives versus point system. City Manager Godinez stated we could give added points. Criteria could help address some of the priorities that would help incentivize and achieve goals of council. Chairperson Martinez would like council committee members to review revised policies and procedures before it goes to council. 2. Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts (Strategic Plan No. 3, 5) - (Kosmont) Joe Dieguez, from Kosmont Companies, a Real Estate Economic Development Public Finance advisory firm, has worked with City on a limited basis through engagement with SLAG, as SCAG's subject matter expertise as related to EIFDs and other tools. Mr. Dieguez provided presentation on Housing and Sustainability Districts: City of La Verne TOD EIFD Case Study. Kosmot worked with SCAG to set-up a screening tool to evaluate if projects make sense and helped take the lead on pilot projects to get things going. Example was a joint effort with Santa Ana and Garden Grove regarding golf course where a preliminary analysis was presented to the cities. Kosmont can provide a logistical and collaborative meeting to help take projects to the next steps with direction from City to focus on priorities. Chairperson Martinez commented that EIFDs or CRIA (Community Revitalization and Investment Authorities) could possibly help with streetcar or affordable housing projects in Santa Ana. Councilman Sarmiento inquired if this would be of benefit for Civic Center area, i.e. homeless encampment. Mr. Dieguez commented that Civic Center improvement is a good January 8, 2018 1 Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget & Technology Minutes 13A-4 example of where various jurisdictions could benefit. Other areas mentioned by committee members: South Main Street and First Street, could benefit. 4. Update on Rent Stabilization Measures Discussion {Strategic Plan No. 5} - (CDA) Judson Brown, Housing Division Manager, provided proposed outline for Rent Stabilization Measures Work Study Session as requested by council. Session would be in four parts that includes Academic Perspective and Administrative Perspective with expert speakers. Councilmember Sarmiento commented on better enforcement where tenants and renters are treated fairly and equitably. Need thorough discussion on all alternatives that might fit our community. (Item 6 taken out of order.) 6. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report—Audit Update {Strategic Plan No. 4, 1c} (FMSA) Francisco Gutierrez, Executive Director, introduced Nitin Patel, CPA, Partner with White Nelson Diehl Evans LLP (City auditors). Mr. Patel provided a presentation with an overview of auditors' services, responsibilities, opinion & reports and audit results. A Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) were distributed to each committee member. Chairperson Martinez commented she would review report over the next few days. Mr. Patel offered to answer any questions or revisit. 5. Unfunded Liability / PARS Update (Strategic Plan No. 4, 11 (FMSA) Sergio Vidal, Assistant Director of Finance, provided an overview of financial report (CAFR) for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017, Francisco Gutierrez, commented that pension liabilities now have to be reported on the balance sheet with Internal Service Funds. Also one of the bigger issues is workers' compensation for Fire staff. When outsourced, claims were kept in- house and there is no revenue since fire department is no longer here and employees are no longer paying into it. 7. Review the Debt Management Policy (Strategic Plan No. 4, 1} (FMSA) Francisco Gutierrez, Executive Director, provided presentation and overview of SB1029 requirements and the development of Debt Policy for the City. Policy objectives are in alignment with the City's Strategic Plan and CIP. Finance looking for feedback in order to take to City Council in February for formal adoption. Chairperson Martinez stated she is unable to make comment on debt policy as information was just provided today; but will review and provide comment. Would like to know about any EMT feedback as well. Regarding the CAFR, information in arears and is not prospective. In response to Councilman Sarmiento, Mr. Gutierrez stated that staff does monitor, study and compare with other cities in regards to their unfunded liabilities and exposure. Santa Ana is in the middle; part of the group dealing with liabilities. City Manager Godinez added that due to our staffing levels, Santa Ana is a much leaner, hence our liabilities are midrange. January 8, 2018 1 Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget & Technology Minutes 13A-5 8. Update on the Purchase of Real Property located at 651-657 East Washington Avenue for future Water Well and other Water System Improvements (Strategic Plan 6.1, c) (PWA) Nabil Saba, Water Resources Manager, provided presentation on Site for Future Water Well. Vacant land is ideal site to replace aging water wells; most built in the 60's. Location near existing high capacity infrastructure; like waterlines, storm drain, and power lines. Ideal size and a willing seller. 9. Brief Update: a. Ordinance for Small Businesses/Worker Cooperatives (CDA) Rob Zur Schmiede, Interim Executive Director: working with the City attorney's office on draft for small business ordinance which incorporates encouragement of worker cooperatives. Plan to present at next EDIBT meeting in March. b. Downtown Skate Park Partnership (CDA) Marc Morley, Economic Development Specialist: City Manager and staff met internally to discuss construction of a privately funded skate part in the alley behind 5'h and French parking garage. Will be meeting with the Case family to discuss feasibility of this. c, Fiber Optics Network Plan (ITD) Jack Ciulla, Chief Technology Innovations Officer: PWA issued an RFP last year. Working with PWA and ITD together to select a vendor. Met last week to refine the scope of project as it does involve street lights and small cell sites with fiber component. Public Works is negotiating with vendor all scope elements. Hope to find funding and bring to Council in February. Chairperson Martinez recently at a California League of Cities Latino caucus retreat. One of the sponsors who deals with purchase of lights and is looking to do pilot projects ready -to -go for financing. Amusement park folks have met with various councilmembers regarding fiber, looking for partnership. Fred Mousavipour, PWA Executive Director, stated that amusement park gave a presentation on fiber optic projects last year. Advised them that once City master plan is established, it can be shared and see how all can participate as a private/public partnership. City Manager Godinez, suggested a response letter should be drafted and sent to consultant letting them know where we're at. ITEMS MOVED TO NEXT COMMITTEE MEETING None PUBLIC COMMENTS: None January 8, 2018 1 Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget & Technology Minutes 13A-6 STAFF MEMBER COMMENTS: Raul Godinez II, City Manager: Do not stop lobbying for grants. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS: None NEXT MEETING: Infrastructure — Housing policy Earthquake Preparedness and Seismic Retrofit City Hall Adjournment — 7:17 p.m. Teresa January 8, 2018 1 Economic Development, Infrastructure, Budget & Technology Minutes 13A-7 13A-8 CITY OF SANTA ANA COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETING /e[91=1II17_1 PUBLIC SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT March 13, 2018 5:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER City Hall Ross Annex, Conference Room 1600 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California Committee Members: Councilmembers Tinajero, Vlllegas and Benavides Staff: Police Chief, OCFA Division Chief, Assistant City Attorney Recording Secretary: Elizabeth Plotnik PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public are allowed three minutes to speak on agenda items or matters within the jurisdiction of the Committee. AGENDA ITEMS Approval of Minutes of the January 9, 2018 Meeting 2. Santa Ana Municipal Code 10-153 (Loud Noise) — Acting Deputy Chief Gominsky {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1c} 3. Update on Dispensary Map — Candida Neal, Planning and Building {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1c} If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Santa Ana City Council Miguel A. Pulido Michele Martinez j Vicente Sarmiento Jose Solorio P. David Benavides I Juan Villages Sal Tinajero Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Ward 1 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 M aoansen a -ane ora Ward yseg,i en orasena j dsomnormeen a-anegm oaenamaesrugame.una om dvueaexmsen ne wn sena ergragan a -ane om MMm'nez(lsen eoq j I City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza s P.O. Box 1988 o Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714-647.6900 . AgenI IQAIIas: 714.647.6520 o Website: www.santa-ana.org 4. Chief's Strategic Plan and Policing Philosophy — Chief David Valentin 5. Proposed Contract with Orange County School of the Arts — Chief David Valentin 6. Homelessness Update —Hafsa Kaka, Homeless Services Manager and Acting Deputy Chief Gominsky (update on Quality of Life Team) (Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 3d & No. 1, 1 c) COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Arson Fire Investigation Authority— Santa Ana OCFA Division Chief, Randy Black ADJOURNMENT— The next Public Safety and Neighborhood Improvement meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at 5:30 PM at the City Hall Ross Annex, Room 1600, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA. The complete Strategic Plan document is available at http://www.santa-ana.org/strategic-planning/. If you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at / (714) 647-5624. Please call prior to the meeting date, to allow the City enough time to make reasonable arrangements for �✓' accessibility to this meeting. [Americans with Disabilities Act, Title II, 28 CFR 35.102] Santa Ana Citv Council Miguel A. 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Box 1988 • Santa Ana, California 92702 Mayor & Council Telephone: 714.647.6900 • All= 11t0es: 714.647.6520 • Website: www.santa-ana.org CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY, CODE ENFORCEMENT & NEIGHBORHOOD EMPOWERMENT MINUTES January 9, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: Ross Annex, Room 1600 City Hall, 20 Civic Center Drive Santa Ana, California 5:38 PM ATTENDANCE: Council Committee members: Juan Villegas Sal Tinajero David Benavides MEMBERS ABSENT: N/A STAFF PRESENT: Raul Godinez Il, CMO Robert Cortez, CMO David Valentin, PD Tamara Bogosian, CAO Candida Neal, PBA Jorge Garcia, CMO Alvaro Nunez, PBA Robert Carroll, PD Oscar Lizardi, PD Yessenia Aspeitia, PD Anthony Espinosa, OCFA Elizabeth Plotnik, Recording Secretary PUBLIC SPEAKERS: Ed Murashie, concerned constituent, Floral Park NA Esther Fonseca, concerned constituent, Artesia Pilar NA Peter Katz, President of Com -Link PUBLIC COMMENTS Ed Murashie, a resident of Floral Park neighborhood suggested the City create a map that lists all legal dispensaries in the City that includes all cannabis regulations. Additionally, Mr. Murashie shared iris concerns regarding coyotes in the Floral Park neighborhood, and asked that stain determine a solution to address this concern. 1 13A-11 Esther Fonseca, member of Board of Directors for Artesia Pilar neighborhood, shared her concerns regarding police enforcement of SAMC 10-153 (Loud music and noise). She stated that when officers respond to a loud noise call, no citations are issued, therefore resulting in no consequences and misuse of the limited police resources. Ms. Fonseca asked the committee to request the police department alter their enforcement approach for this municipal code and report back. Peter Katz, president of Com -Link. Mr. Katz proposed to the Committee that the City of Santa Ana open their own bank, outside of federal regulations, for cannabis dispensary owners to deposit their cash/earnings. This would allow for the City to continue to be cutting-edge and for dispensaries to deposit their money in a safe way. AGENDAITEMS (Item Number 4 taken out of order) 4. Approval of Minutes of the November 14, 2017 Meeting (Item Number 6 taken out of order) 6. ShotSpotter Update — Chief Valentin {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, gal Chief Valentin shared with the Committee that following the November 14`x` meeting, representatives from ShotSpotter presented their service and technology to members of Police Management. Based on current Police Department resources, Management recommended not pursuing ShotSpotter's service at this time. Additionally, Chief Valentin reviewed the benefits of ShotSpotter's service in locating shots, and that its cost has decreased over recent years. Chief Valentin suggested addressing the Department's vacancy rate first and reconsidering implementation of ShotSpotter in the future. 13A-12 (Item Number 5 talcen out of order) 5. Update on Police Officer Recruitment and Hiring — Manager Robert Carroll and Corporal Oscar Lizardi {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 111 (Continuous Item) Manager Cat -roll presented the Council Committee with an update on Police Officer hiring, by reviewing the number of vacancies compared to filled positions year-to-date, as well as the number of additional officers that are projected to be hired in 2018. Corporal Oscar Lizardi introduced himself as the recruitment coordinator, During his presentation, Corporal Lizardi shared his strategy for recruitment strategies, provided statistics of officer referrals, and reviewed his plan for tracking recruitment performance. Chief Valentin added that Corporal Lizardi's full-time assignment is the first of its kind in 30 years, and stated the importance of trying non-traditional recruitment approaches and obtaining local applicants from the Santa Ana community. (Item Number S taken out of order;) 7. Orange County Needle Exchange Program/ Homeless Update — Chief Valentin {Strategic Plan Goal No. 5, 3d & No. 1, 1c) Chief Valentin presented a detailed chronological timeline summary of the Orange County Needle Exchange Program (OCNEP) and provided an overview of his recent meetings/conference calls with OCNEP. Chief Valentin explained that OCNEP representatives were required to meet with him as part of the recertification process, during which he shared his concerns and observations, while acknowledging the Program's initial intent. (Coamcilmember Tinajero enters the meeting— 6:23pni) Assistant City Attorney Tamara Bogosian shared that there was an informed dispute in determining whether OCNEP would still require City approval if/when the State approves their recertification. Additionally, City Manager Raul Godinez II compared OCNEP's certification process to that of liquor licenses, as they require both a State license and City permit. Deputy City Manager Robert Cortez provided the Committee with an update on homelessness and the current efforts taking place. Due to the adoption of the ordinance in October 2017, power washing of the Civic Center has begun to remove prohibited items. Additionally, Deputy City Manager Cortez shared that an interdepartmental team of City M 13A-13 staff had been assembled to address the Civic Center, as well as oversee implementation of said ordinance. At the recommendation of City Manager Godinea., the ordinance and interdepartmental team would be expanded to also address homelessness in other areas of the City, and that the recently hired homeless Manager will start on February 2"', 2017. ACTION: In reference to the County's closure of the riverbed, Councilmember Benavides asked that City Staff be prepared to address any adverse impacts made in the City, as well as contact local shelters to discuss providing services to those relocated. Additionally, Councilmember Benavides requested Staff provide an update to the entire City Council later in the month on this topic. Co -Chair Villegas also requested that Staff continue to monitor the County's action in closing the riverbed, and its potential impact on the City. 8. Illegal Cannabis Enforcement — Candida Neal, Planning and Building {Strategic Plan Goal No. 1, 1c} Candida Neal provided the Committee with an update, on behalf of the Cannabis Enforcement Team (a team comprised of representatives from the Police Department, City Attorney's Office, City Manager's Office and Code Enforcement). Candida shared that as of January 1, 2018 approximately 15 illegal dispensaries remained, and that no additional illegal locations were found after the legalization of recreational cannabis. Additionally, Manager Neal shared details of the enforcement approach, stating that if a "cease and desist" order was not effective, other methods would be used, such as disconnection of utilities, administrative fines and/or installation of metal doors. City Manager Godinez acknowledged City Staff for their hard work in ensuring dispensaries were operational on January 1, 2018 for adult cannabis sales. ACTION: Councilmember Benavides asked that Mr. Mirashie's suggestion of a dispensary map be implemented and added to City Website, as a way to share information with the community, as well as identify known illegal dispensary locations. !! 13A-14 Councilmember Tinajero asked that Staff provide all Councilmembers with a notification memorandum when an illegal dispensary is closed. 2. Review By -Laws (direct staff to make changes as needed) A motion is made to accept the Bi -Laws MOTION: Tinajero VOTE: AYES: NOES: Motion passes. SECOND: Benavides Benavides, Tinajero, Villegas None 3. Review and Approve Proposed Meeting Schedule for this Committee Two options are provided to the Committee: Option 1 would fall on the 2nd Tuesday of every other month; Option 2 would fall on the 4"' Tuesday of every other month. A motion is made to approve Option No. 1. MOTION: Villegas VOTE: AYES: NOES: Motion passes. 1. Elect Chair and Vice Chair SECOND: Tinajero Villegas, Tinajero, Benavides None (0) A motion is made to elect Councilmember Sal Tinajero as Conunittee Chair, and Councilmember Juan Villegas as Committee Vice Chair. MOTION: Benavides VOTE: AYES Motion passes. SECOND: lirajero Tinajero, Benavides I 13A-15 COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS Co -Chair Villegas shared his appreciation of the progress made in officer hiring, and stated that he is confident in Chief Valentin's new changes. He also shared his appreciation of Staff for their hard work and presentations. Councilmember Benavides shared his appreciation for the intentional and non-traditional recruitment strategies and for dedicating a fidl-time position to recruitment. Also, Councilmember Benavides shared his interest in the ShotSpotter service, and recommended that the Committee and City staff continue to monitor the ShotSpotter technology to be considered in the fuhure.Additionally, Councilmember Benavides recognizes OCFA for their response to calls for service pertaining to homeless. He also asked that Animal Control address Mr. Mirashie's concern regarding coyotes. Lastly, pertaining to cannabis, Councilmember Benavides commended the City as whole for a successful launch of recreational sales on January I", and urged Staff to consider implementing a City Bank for dispensary owners, Councilmember Tinajero commended Council for taking a risk in allowing the OCNEP to operate in the City, despite some of the challenges that followed. He also commented that opening a City -owned bank or credit union could help City economics, therefore asking Staff to consider the idea. lastly, Councilmember Tinajero congratulated Assistant to the City Manager, Jorge Garcia, on expecting his second child. The Committee members were engaged in the discussions, expressed interest in the presentations, and asked for some items to be brought back for further dialogue. FUTURE ITEMS Noise ordinance/complaint Update on dispensary mapping ADJOURNMENT — 7:00 P.M --DAVIDVALENTIN Chief of Police ep 13A-16