MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 21, 2014 CLOSED SESSION MEETING

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1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA JANUARY 21, 2014 CLOSED SESSION MEETING CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 5: 12 P. M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (5: 13 p. m.) ANGELICA AMEZCUA P. DAVID BENAVIDES MICHELE MARTINEZ ROMAN A. REYNA VINCENT F. SARMIENTO COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern STAFF Present: DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council Quorum was established thru presence of Councilmembers Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna, and Sarmiento. MOTION: Elect Councilmember Sarmiento as Chair (pursuant to SAMC due to unavailability of Mayor and Mayor Pro Tern). MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides VOTE: AYES Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Sarmiento, Reyna, Sarmiento ( 5) NOES: None ( 0) ABSTAIN: None ( 0) ABSENT: Pulido and Tinajero ( 2) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 JANUARY 21, A -1

2 PUBLIC COMMENTS None COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5: 12 p. m. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph ( 1) of subdivision ( d) of Section of the Government Code: City of Santa Ana, Successor Agency and Housing Authority: Peebler vs. State of California Superior Court Case No ; Court of Appeal Case No. C City of Santa Ana, Successor Agency and Housing Authority: Cuenca vs. State of California Case No CU- WM -G DS City of Santa Ana, Successor Agency and Housing Authority: City of Santa Ana vs. Ana Matosantos ( DOF) Case No CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section ( a): Agency Negotiators: Personnel Services Executive Director, Ed Raya Employee Organizations: Service Employees' International Union SEIU) Part -time Civil Service Employees AGENDA ITEM ADDED Pursuant to Government Code Section ( b), there was a need to take immediate action on an item and the need for action came to the attention of the local agency subsequent to the posting of the agenda; City Attorney Carvalho requested that the following item be added to the Agenda: A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL POTENTIAL LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section ( d) 1 case CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 2 JANUARY 21, A -2

3 Motion: It was moved by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Sarmiento, to add items to Closed Session. Motion carried 6-0 ( Tinajero absent). CLOSED SESSION REPORT See Item 19A. for reportable actions. ADJOURNED THE CLOSED SESSION MEETING AT 5: 53 P. M. AND CONVENED TO THE REGULAR OPEN MEETING CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 JANUARY 21, A -3

4 REGULAR OPEN SESSION CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA SANTA ANA, CA 5: 54 P. M. ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present: MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor ANGELICA AMEZCUA P. DAVID BENAVIDES MICHELE MARTINEZ ROMAN A. REYNA VINCENT F. SARMIENTO COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: SAL TINAJERO, Mayor Pro Tern STAFF Present: DAVID CAVAZOS, City Manager SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CARLOS AYALA AND JAKELYNE CARRERA OF LOWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INVOCATION JERRY HILL, POLICE CHAPLAIN PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO recognizing Korean American Day, January 13, Accepting the Proclamation is Dr. Andrew Oh, President of the Korean American Federation of Orange County. CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PULIDO for MAYOR PRO TEM TINAJERO to the Segerstrom High School Polo Team for winning the 2013 CIF Championship. Coaches: Head Coach Tim Frederickson and Assistant Coaches Andrew Salway and Herb Kimmons Team: Isaac Alfaro, Isaac Ambriz, Brian Arciniega, Balsom Boudiab, Vincent Burreuta, Seth Chavez, Louis Contreras, Jonathan Cubillo, Steven Dinh, Jacob CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 4 JANUARY 21, A -4

5 Espinoza, Danny Gomez, Noe Gonzalez, Steven Huezo, Ivan Lomeli, Martin Madrigal, Daniel Montezuma, David Molina, Nick Navarro, Fernando Navarro, Oscar Osario, Christian Palatto, Sol Silva, and Julian Tapia CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES to the Calacas and El Centro Cultural volunteers who helped organize Noche de Altares Day of the Dead) celebration that was held on November 2, Volunteers included Rudy Cordova, Theresa Dang, Yenni Diaz, Maria Esquivel, Jose Gloria, Nes Medrano, Carolina Sarmiento, Socorro Sarmiento and Benjamin Vazquez CLOSED SESSION REPORT City Attorney Carvalho reported that City Council approved a late add on to the Closed Session Agenda; City Council authorized the City Manager to offer a reward of up to $ 5, 000 to find the assailants for the incident that occurred this past weekend. City Manager noted that it was a matching fund to the reward offered by the Downtown Santa Ana Association for a total of $ 10, 000. Police Chief Rojas provided report on incident. Chief Rojas indicated that increased Police presence in the downtown; unfortunate incident was isolated; leveraging technology with surveillance equipment; security and safety paramount. Council discussion ensued, request staff review funds available from the PBID settlement agreement for security in the downtown area; combine efforts amongst two downtown associations. PUBLIC COMMENTS George Estrada, opined that District Attorney or Attorney General should investigate Brown Act violations and City Council adopt strong ethics laws with penalties /disciplinary actions for violations; commented on Agenda Item 65A and modernization of Utility Users Tax " UUT, noted that surrounding cities do not have UUTs; no need to add matter to the General Election for voter consideration. Steve Rocco, commented on various crimes that have occurred in the County. Samuel Romero, opined that increased alcohol beverage control license approval lead to death of young victim over the weekend. Ryan Chase, President of Dowtown Inc. saddened by tragic incident over the weekend; noted that security is top priority; dedicated patrol and increased video surveillance will help in the future; thanked City Council for matching fund of $ 5000 for arrest of perpetrators; some initiatives include new retailers and restaurants coming into Downtown; fruit and cinema festival debut next month momentum building to have a vibrant and safe Downtown. Jeannie Gillett, President of Old Orchard Conservancy, attended ribbon cutting today of Madison Park Garden public /private venture; conservancy presented plan to the City that includes education component, legal precedence to support their Plan; opined that City Council responsible for making policy decisions that benefit health and welfare of families in community. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 5 JANUARY 21, A -5

6 Lou Correa, State Senator, proud resident of Santa Ana and believe City is safest compared to others of similar size; brutal and senseless death of Kim Pham over the weekend; many witnesses to altercation; public plead to come forward with evidence or witness accounts; bothered that lack of assistance to stop beating; commitment to share cost of security cameras; dedicated officers in area; police presence important; together find resources to improve safety. Manuel Pena, opined that increased restaurants and entertainment businesses in the Downtown will increase crime. Zuleyma Valera, member of SACReD, praying for family of Kim Pham; commented that many residents afraid of being involved if illegal residents because of deportation /arrest concern; send police officers and positively engage neighborhoods to earn their trust; discourage decriminalization of youth; library too far; unregulated housing; schools that don' t prepare youth for leadership roles; building relationships is most important to include in strategic plan. Apolonio Cortez, commented on public forums on strategic plan, equal growth, incentivize small businesses and economic development. Adrian Munoz, member of SACReD and volunteer with Centro Cultural de Mexico, seek support in showcase talents. educating community on where to obtain assistance; important to Manuela Lopez, member of SACReD and Healthy Communities, have participated in strategic plan forums; cultural expression important; Plan should include 1. Value traditions of immigrants 2. Education, art and culture expression. Alondra Campos, spoke of proposed Strategic Plan and values that should be included in Plan - health, healthy and fresh foods, safety, and acceptance of residents regardless of immigration status, quality housing. Miriam Lopez, voice of youth should be included in Strategic Plan, opportunity to grow in community participate in city government, leadership skills, decriminalization of youth. Carlos Melendez, commented on Strategic Plan and need for housing that is dignified and better transportation alternatives such as bicycle lanes. Juan Carlos Macedo, has attended several forums on Strategic Plan; priorities should be transportation and accessible housing; want to know status of jail. Madeline Spencer, happy new year to all, member of SACReD, coalition has been working with staff and City Council to develop Strategic Plan, key issues have been raised by various members of the community; values need to be included in plan; include " Inclusions "; discussed the 7 values as proposed by SACReD; outreach and communication; engage residents of all backgrounds; reduce barriers and increase dialogue. Ideas of communities important to be incorporated Matthew Southgate, commented on destruction of mural at Santora Building; lack of cameras when previous murder occurred several months ago; artist village parking garage has no cameras in place urged Council policy Jeffrey Hall, owner of C4 Deli and Chapter One, proud of City' s progress to date, spoke on behalf of his businesses and condemn incident over the weekend; focus on bringing justice and prevent future incidents; the Downtown Association Restaurant Association will be discussing at upcoming meeting. Frances Cadenas, spoke on behalf of Orange County Board of Supervisor Janet Nguyen, read statement on incident over the weekend; encouraged witnesses to CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 JANUARY 21, A -6

7 come forward; ensure safety of all patrons; safety measures to be placed; willing to assist the City. Alex Vega, seek moment of silence in memory of young victim Robert M. Hammond, member of the Orange County Board of Education, expressed condolences to family of Kim Pham; spoke of efforts to receive full funding for special education currently at 16 %, if fully funded would be able to hire about 4, 000 teachers at $ 88, 000 a year; request City Council assistance in reaching out and applying pressure to State elected officials to support program; would result in economic boom and assist special needs community. o City Council expressed support for Special Education Funding and efforts by the Orange County Board of Education; Legislative Council Committee to add to platform and allow state and federal lobbyist to make it a priority; letter of support to be prepared by staff. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS MOTION: Approve Consent Calendar Items 10A through 29A as recommended by staff with the following modifications: Excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero from January 21, 2014 City Council Meeting; Councilmember Martinez pulled agenda Item 25B for separate discussion; and Councilmember Reyna pulled Agenda Items 20A and 22A for separate discussion. MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Reyna VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento ( 6) NOES: None ( 0) ABSTAIN: None ( 0) ABSENT: Tinajero( 1) Items removed for separate action or modified are highlighted. Separate actions show the actual vote` Items without votes are adopted as part' of the consent motion. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 7 JANUARY 21, OA -7

8 ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS MINUTES 10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 7, Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Approve Minutes. BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES 13A. NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER AMEZCUA AS THE WARD 3 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION FOR A FULL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Appoint Carolina Sarmiento ( Ward 3 resident). 13B COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Planning and Building Agency MOTION: Receive and file Development and Transportation minutes of October 31, 2013 and November 7, MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION 19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION( S) None 19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Excuse the absence of Mayor Pro Tern Tinajero from the January 21, 2014 City Council meeting. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 8 JANUARY 21, A -8

9 BUDGETARY MATTERS APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS Councilmember Reyna requested clarification on selection of process. Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services Gerardo Mouet noted that it was competitive process. MOTION: 1. AGMT NO Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Fiesta de Carnival in an amount of $ 22, 500 for a one -year term with option of extending the term for one -year, upon written approval by the City Manager, based on the terms set forth in the agreement and subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 2. AGMT NO Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with " O" Entertainment in the amount of $ 15, 250 for a one -year term with option of extending the term for one -year, upon written approval by the City Manager, based on the terms set forth in the agreement and subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 3. AGMT NO Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement with Robert Acosta & Associates in an amount of $ 13, 500 for a one -year term with option of extending the term for one -year, upon written approval by the City Manager, based on the terms set forth in the agreement and subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. 4. Approve an appropriation adjustment. ( Requires five affirmative votes) APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO Recognizing projected carnival revenue in the amount of $ 51, 250 in the Recreation Special Fees and Donations revenue account and appropriate funds to the Recreation Special Fees and Donations expenditure account. MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Reyna CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 9 JANUARY 21, A -9

10 VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento ( 6) Martinez, Pulido, NOES: None ( 0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Tinajero ( 1) SPECIFICATIONS PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES 22A, Councilmember Reyna requested staff report on matter. Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Francisco Gutierrez indicated that funds will provide for software and infrastructure to allow for WiFi services for 26 sites throughout the City. MOTION: Award a contract to Vector Resources, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $338, 000. MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Reyna VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento ( 6) NOES: None ( 0) ABSTAIN None ( 0) ABSENT: Tinajero ( 1) 22B. SPEC. NO ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SERVCIES - Finance & Management Services MOTION: Award a contract to Excelsior Elevator for a three -year period in an annual amount of $63, 500, with provisions for two one - year renewals exercisable by the City Manager, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 10 JANUARY 21, 2014 illhw1

11 22C. SPEC. NO PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR URGENT HVAC EQUIPMENT REPAIRS AT THE ROSS ANNEX - Finance & Management Services MOTION: Authorize payment to Trane in an amount of $22, 700, and increase the aggregate limit for HVAC equipment inspections, maintenance and repairs in an amount not to exceed $25,000. AGREEMENTS 25A. AGMT NO INMATE FOOD AND CATERING SERVICES FOR VARIOUS CITY EVENTS - Police Department MOTION: Execute an amendment with Aramark Correctional Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $ 1, 330, 185 for a one -year term. Councilmember Martinez, request Police Chief explain funding program. Police Chief noted that funds used to support 46 existing cameras in the Civic Center and Police Department. Staff currently exploring option of receiving video feed from cameras in private sector /local businesses throughout the City. Councilemmber Martinez inquired if funds could be used for Downtown area and cost associated; Strategic Plan to include funds to assist in this endeavor. Councilmember Sarmiento, advise staff utilize federal lobbyist to advocate for expansion of UASI restrictive funding to help fund cameras in the Downtown and outside of the Civic Center area. Councilmember Amezcua, asked for the number of surveillance cameras the City operates at the Downtown parking structures. MOTION: Execute an agreement with Siemens Inc. in an amount not to exceed $ 217, 300 to terminate on June 30, 2014 with option of extending the term, upon written approval by the City Manager, based on the terms set forth in the agreement and subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Martinez VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 11 JANUARY 21, A -11

12 Reyna, Sarmiento ( 6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Tinajero( 1) 25C. AGMT NO PARK LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE SERVICES IN DISTICT TWO - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency and Community Development Agency MOTION: Execute a one -year agreement amendment, with DMS Facility Services, LLC, with option of extending the term for two one - year agreements, upon written approval by the City Manager, based on the terms set forth in the agreement and in an amount not to exceed $ 326, ; also, approve a 10% contingency for unanticipated work for a total amount not to exceed $ 359, , subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET 29A. ESTABLISH A LISTING OF APPROVED QUALIFIED FIRMS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SERVICES - Finance & Management Services MOTION; Approve the selection of the following firms for providing financial advisory services to the City for two years with the option to extend the listing for one additional year with an initial project cost of $ 75, 000 with future projects to be paid from generated savings upon approval of the City Manager: 1. Public Financial Management Group (PFM) 2. Fieldman Rolapp & Associates 3. First Southwest 4. Urban Futures, Inc. (UFI) END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ** CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12 JANUARY 21, A -12

13 BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS ORDINANCES /FIRST READING 50A. ADOPT ORDINANCE TO ALLOW FOR CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE E- FILING - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ORDINANCE NO. NS AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2-110, RELATING TO CAMPAIGN DISCLOSURE FILING METHODS MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Benavides VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Reyna, Sarmiento (6) Martinez, Pulido, NOES: None ( 0) ABSTAIN: None ( 0) ABSENT: Tinajero ( 1) RESOLUTIONS 55A. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WATERSMART PROGRAM - Public Works Agency MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION WATERSMART WATER AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT PROGRAM UNDER THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR AND THE SECURE WATER ACT OF 2011 MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Benavides VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento (6) CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 13 JANUARY 21, A -13

14 NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None ( 0) ABSENT: Tinajero( 1) 55B. RESOLUTION FOR HOUSING - RELATED PARKS PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION IN AN AMOUNT OF $ 717, 450 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PARK AT MEMORY LANE AND THE SANTA ANA RIVER - Parks, Recreation & Community Services Agency MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR HOUSING RELATED PARKS GRANT MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento (6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Tinajero ( 1) 55C. NOMINATE AND APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE, COUNCILMEMBER ANGELICA AMEZCUA, AND AN ALTERNATE, MAYOR PRO TEM SAL TINAJERO, TO THE ORANGE COUNTY FIRE AUTHORITY ( OCFA) BOARD - Clerk of the Council Office MOTION: Matter pulled from the Agenda at the request of Orange County Fire Authority representatives. 55D. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1102 ( AB1102) REGARDING BEACH BONFIRES - City Manager's Office Mayor Pulido abstained on matter due to his role at the Air Quality Management District. MOTION: Adopt a resolution. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 14 JANUARY 21, OA -14

15 RESOLUTION NO A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1102 AND THE PROTECTION OF BEACH BONFIRES MOTION: Reyna SECOND: Sarmiento VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Reyna, Sarmiento (5) NOES: None ( 0) ABSTAIN: Pulido ( 1) ABSENT: Tinajero ( 1) REPORTS 65A. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PREPARE DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT TO VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 4, 2014 MUNICIPAL ELECTION: ORDINANCE MODERNIZING THE UTILITY USER TAX City Manager' s Office MOTION: Authorize and direct staff to prepare all required documents necessary to proceed with a ballot measure to modernize the Utility Users Tax Code ( UUT), including, but not limited to, all of the following: a) a resolution giving notice of the City's General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Santa Ana on November 4, 2014 for the submission of questions to the voters relating to changes in the City's UUT; b) a resolution containing the ballot question and related proposed UUT ordinance; c) a resolution authorizing Councilmembers to file written arguments for or against the amendments; d) guidelines for preparation of arguments for or against the proposed amendments; e) all other documents required to proceed with the UUT modernization. MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Sarmiento CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 15 JANUARY 21, A -15

16 VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento ( 6) NOES: None (0) ABSTAIN: None ( 0) ABSENT: Tinajero ( 1) 65B. DISCUSSION OF POTENTIAL CHARTER AMENDMENT FOR PRIMARY ELECTIONS AND RELATED ELECTION ISSUES - City Attorney's Office Continued from the December 2, 2013 City Council meeting by a vote of 6-0 ( Tinajero absent). Continued from the December 16, 2013 City Council meeting by a vote of 6-0 ( Tinajero absent). MOTION: Table item indefinitely. MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Amezcua VOTE: AYES: Amezcua, Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Reyna, Sarmiento (6) NOES: None ( 0) ABSTAIN: None (0) ABSENT: Tinajero ( 1) WORK STUDY SESSION WSA. CITY'S ISSUANCE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL ( ABC) LICENSES - Planning and Building Agency Presentation by Karen Haluza, Interim Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency Status Report on Restaurants with Alcohol Sales CUPs and Entertainment Permits Where We Are Today New ordinance adopted in July Streamlined and reduced costs to obtain an alcohol sales CUP, and standardized conditions. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 16 JANUARY 21, A -16

17 Added a new permit to allow restaurants to offer entertainment. Since adoption 13 new alcohol sales CUPs for stores ( 2) and restaurants ( 11) have been approved citywide. One entertainment permit has been approved so far. Trends in Restaurant CUPs 2011 to 2013 Trends in Restaurant CUPs 2011 to All Restaurant CUPs Downtown Restaurant CUPs Overall Increase In new restaurants with alcohol sales citywide. New restaurants in the Downtown have grown as a proportion of all restaurants from 20% In 2011 to 60% In Downtown Restaurants Since ordinance adoption in July 2013 there have been 7 CUPs approved in the Downtown to allow alcohol sales at new or existing restaurants. Most went into spaces that were vacant. Address Business Name Previous Building Use 305 E. 4t" St., # 200 Native Son Alehouse Vacant 301 N. Spurgeon El Mercado Vacant 206 N. Broadway Au Naturaw Existing Restaurant 207 W. 2no, Bldg. A The Volstead Vacant 207 W. 2nd, Bldg. B Robbin' s Nest Vacant 324 W. 4t", Unit A Barrel Room Vacant 305 E. 4t ", Unit 106 Wurst Haus Retail Distribution of Existing Downtown Land Uses CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 17 JANUARY 21, A -17

18 44 17% 22 9% 88 35% % 36 14% tm Eating Establishment Office 23 g% - Other /Misc. 14 i Residential 5% Retail 27 11% Service Vacant Follow -Up Items Working to complete the issuance of new CUPS for existing concert venues. Contacting businesses to assist them in the entertainment permit application process. Council discussion ensued. Mayor Pulido requested number of current liquor licenses issued Citywide and percentage of vacancies in the Downtown and Citywide. Councilmember Amezcua, requested number of entertainment licenses the City has issued to date. Councilmember Sarmiento asked If Planning and Building Agency staff has identified the appropriate level of resources necessary to correspond to the level of Conditional Use Permits issued. Staff to focus resources for public safety in the 5 -Year Strategic Plan. COMMENTS M CITY MANAGER' S COMMENTS City Manager Carvalho reported that revised 5 -Year Forecast would be presented to the City Council at the next City Council Meeting. W CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS Councilmember Martinez: Thanked Ron Gonzalez, reporter for the OC Register for his service to the community; Reported that the Police Department held bike safety event over the weekend; Attended the ribbon cutting for the Madison Park Joint -Use Community Garden and Basketball Court Renovation Project; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 18 JANUARY A -18

19 Commented on Agenda Item 55B that applies for a grant for a park; new Requests that staff include an annual update on the Sunshine Ordinance at a future City Council study session; Noted that guidelines for federal platform discussed at Legislative Committee; February 8th at 9 a. m. the City will host a forum on strategic plan encouraged residents to review draft and participate; Spoke of incident over the weekend; need to take personal responsibility and report incidents to the Police Department; build trust and relationships with Police; proposed the City revive the Community Policing Academy. Councilmember Sarmiento: Recognized Ron Gonzalez for his service to the community and the OC Register; Thanked staff for tonight's presentation and staff for ribbon cutting ceremony held earlier today; Commented on revised City' s financial forecast; significant deviation from previous fiscal years; very optimistic; and Governor's declaration of State of Drought Emergency: Water Resources Manager reported that City on alert and need to be conscience of water usage; City has 2 water sources ground water and Metropolitan Water District; encouraged all to purchase low usage devices; - not in crisis mode, but all should conserve. Councilmember Amezcua: Thanked Ron Gonzalez for efforts covering issues in the City; Thanked City Manager for positive forecast; Thoughts and prayers with family of Kim Pham; security and safety is important to the City; witnesses to come forward; and Adjourn in memory of Kim Pham Councilmember Reyna: Conserve water and use drought resistant plants; Support department of education in efforts to fully fund Special Needs program; Commented on ribbon cutting ceremony at Madison Park; City is leader is joint use ventures; applaud city staff brining project to fruition; Participated in YMCA Model Legislation Court; cultivate young residents; Encouraged all to shop in Santa Ana for Valentine' s Day Prayers to family of Kim Pham; City taking proactive measures. Councilmember Benavides: Attended Grand Center Arts opening event and the Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration at Second Baptist Church over the weekend; CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 19 JANUARY 21, A -19

20 Thanked staff for tonight' s presentation; Encouraged all to attend monthly Art Walk at Artist Village on February 15i; and Urged all to shop and patronize restaurants in the City. Mayor Pulido: Requested staff identify Citywide vacancy rate; encourage economic development; empty lots may be used as community gardens; Thanked Ron Gonzalez for fair and responsible reporting; Commented that Downtown is safe; continue to support local businesses; and Adjourned meeting in Memory of Kim Pham. ADJOURNED - 9: 24 P. M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2014 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. Adjourn in Memory of Annie " Kim" Pham Maria D. Huizar, Clerk of the Council FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Street Car Project Locally Preferred Alignment Public Hearing on Sexlinger Property Adoption of Strategic Plan Harbor Blvd. Mixed -Use Plan CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 20 JANUARY 21, OA -20