HomeMy WebLinkAbout10A - MIN MARCH 30MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
MARCH 30, 2018
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
9:06 A.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
MICHELE MARTINEZ, Mayor Pro Tem
P. DAVID BENAVIDES (9:22 A.M.)
VICENTE SARMIENTO
JOSE SOLORIO (9:22 A.M.)
JUAN VILLEGAS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
SAL TINAJERO
STAFF Present:
RAUL GODINEZ, II, City Manager
CRISTINA TALLEY, Assistant City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Andrew Do, Chairman of the Board of Supervisor, provided history and issues faced
by the County and City on homelessness; presented following data and pledged to
support the efforts.
Service Planning Area Survey
Origins of Homeless People
Central
Bridges at Kraemer Place* 97.45%
North Service Planning Area —Anaheim
Courtyard Transitional Center* 49.8%
Central Service Planning Area —Santa Ana
Cities with the Highest Homeless Populations in Order
2017 Point In Time Count Data —Unsheltered*
1. Santa Ana 466
2. Anaheim 363
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3. Irvine
199
4. Garden Grove
194
5. Fullerton
149
6. Huntington Beach
119
7. Orange
117
8. Costa Mesa
103
9. Westminster
92
10. Buena Park
70
"2017 Point In Time Count data provided by 2-1-1 Orange County
• Peter Katz, noted that letters from residents have sent letters on the matter; Costa
Mesa has viable option; opposed to abandonment
• Abigail, concerned with current status.
• Connie Hamilton, noted that petition initiated to support efforts; support countywide
assistance.
• Phil Becerra, support City Council efforts;
• Francisco Arriola, concerned with current situation.
• David De Leon, encouraged City Council to unite and work on matter.
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 9:21 a.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice
from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will
prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code: One Case.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code: Orange County Catholic Worker, et al. v. Orange
County, City of Santa Ana, et al.; United States District Court, Central
District Case No. 8:18-cv-00155-DOC-JDE.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken
at the Regular Meeting which will begin immediately following the Closed Session
Meeting.
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ADJOURNED CLOSED SESSION AND CONVENED TO THE REGULAR OPEN
SESSION AT 9:43 A.M. WITH SAME MEMBERS PRESENT.
OPEN SESSION MEETING
CLOSED SESSION ACTION — Councilmember Sarmiento thanked speakers and noted
homeless situation in the Civic Center has been many years; Judge Carter has made it a
priority; issue is Countywide and not just the city of Santa Ana.
Councilmember Solorio, request ground and remedies including County efforts on
enforcement, identify area or agencies to address issues; supports closing the temporary
Courtyard; timeline to move the encampment from the Civic Center to other areas; finalize
the action plan.
Councilmember Benavides, supports action as proposed.
Mayor Pulido, need to stand up for City and moving in the right direction.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code: One Case.
MOTION: Provided direction to the City Attorney to research grounds
on a federal question to file an action against the County of Orange to
provide relief and to relocate the homelessness encampment in the
Civic Center and throughout the City as well on a cost recovery basis
and request that research and recommendations be brought back to
the City Council at the April 3, 2018 City Council Meeting.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Martinez
Benavides, Martinez,
Solorio, Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Tinajero (1)
Mayor Pulido left the Meeting at 9:20 a.m. and did not return.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pulido, Sarmiento,
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• Susana Sandoval, supports City's efforts.
• Irma Macias, on behalf of Comlink and several neighborhood associations; spoke in
support of addressing homeless and safeguard the students that deal with the issue.
• Tim Johnson, thanked the City Council for leadership; support temporary shelter in
the City of Irvine.
• Peter Katz, representing Comlink and neighborhood associations, reiterated
comments made earlier; concerned with comments from residents from other cities;
stop abandonment of homeless in the City.
• Dave Hoen, expressed concern that many homeless are not from Santa Ana.
• Elizabeth Webber, thanked the City for championing issue.
85A. CITY COUNCIL TO APPROVE SHORT-TERM HOMELESS PLAN AND
PROVIDE INPUT AND DIRECTION AND ACTION ON CITY-WIDE PLAN
— MAYOR PRO TEM MARTINEZ
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, spoke about the comprehensive plan needed;
spoke of letter to the County about voucher expiration at the end of the
month, continue vouchers at motels until shelterfor all homeless; short-term
+ plan for staff to immediately do a count of all encampments throughout
the city; close to 400+ that have been identified by the heart program; come
back to council with plan on how to do immediate count and then develop a
plan to address homeless throughout the city; include plan on the City's
website to seek input.
Councilmember Solorio, commented that at the April 31d City Council
meeting have agendized items for consideration; letter to regional agencies
about dumping/abandonment and ordinance; ordinance abandonment
ordinance for consideration in addition to panhandling; request tripling the
quality of life team (HEART) through overtime and subcontracting with other
agencies that may assist.
Councilmember Villegas, agree with suggestion of ordinance to have
enforcement measures; agree with need for count; encouraged all to notify
police department if they witness other agencies dumping homeless.
Councilmember Sarmiento, agree with motion by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez,
need for count; momentum in City's favor; commented on impacts to the
City for decades that other surrounding cities have not borne — library,
residents and employees have been impacted; need judicial fix.
Councilmember Benavides, frustrated that other cities in the county with the
mere threat of homeless came in masses; our city and community members
deserve equal treatment; staff directed to bring options for consideration.
Unanimously agreed to add homeless plan on the city's website and receive
input from the community; move forward with count and contact card and
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staff to come back with plan on quality of life and identify staffing needs; to
increase HEART program.
Motion by Councilmember Sarmiento, seconded by Martinez to give
direction to City Attorney to research grounds on a federal question to file
an action against the County of Orange to provide relief and to relocate the
homelessness encampment in the Civic Center and throughout the City, as
well on a cost recovery basis. Staff to research recommendations and be
brought back to the City Council at their regularly scheduled meeting on
April 3, 2018. Approved unanimously by a 6-0 vote (Tinajero absent).
Councilmember Benavides, a final request that residents remember Board
of Supervisor that have failed the City.
ADJOURNED - 10:21 A.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, April 3, 2018 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.
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
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