HomeMy WebLinkAbout10A - MINUTES 12-4-18MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
DECEMBER 04, 2018
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:16 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MICHELE MARTINEZ, Mayor Pro Tem
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
JOSE SOLORIO
SAL TINAJERO
JUAN VILLEGAS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
VICENTE SARMIENTO
STAFF Present:
RAUL GODINEZ, ll, 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 5:18 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 54956.9 of the
Government Code:
a. Orange County Catholic Worker, et al. v. Orange County, et al.., U.S.
District Court (Central District of California), Case No. SA CV 18 -0155 -
DOC (KESx)
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b. City of Santa Ana v. County of Orange et al., (Cross -Complaint), U.S.
District Court (Central District of California), Case No. SA CV 18 -0155 -
DOC (KESx)
c. Elouise Augustus et al. v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior
Court, Case No. 30-2018-00974931-CU-EI-CXC
d. Carlos Roias v City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case
No. 30-2017-00946219-CU-OE-CJC
e. City of Santa Ana v McDonald's Corporation, Orange County Superior
Court, Case No. 30-2015-00775718-CU-EI-CJC
f. Santa Ana Police Officers Association et al. v. City of Santa Ana, et al.
FLSA), Case No. 30-2015-00771129-CU-WM-CJC.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code: One Case (Opioid Litigation).
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director,
Steven Pham
Employee Organizations: Service Employees' International Union
(SEIU) Full -Time Employees
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — See Agenda Item 19A for reportable action.
ADJOURNED CLOSED SESSION AND CONVENED TO THE REGULAR OPEN
SESSION AT 6:26 P.M.
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REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALLED TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:28 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor (6:30 p.m.)
MICHELE MARTINEZ, Mayor Pro Tem
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
JOSE SOLORIO
SAL TINAJERO
JUAN VILLEGAS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
VICENTE SARMIENTO
STAFF Present:
RAUL GODINEZ, II, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PRO TEM MARTINEZ
SUSAN CHO, POLICE CHAPLAIN
PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PULIDO recognizing November 11, 2018
as 'Bells of Peace" A World War I Centennial Armistice Remembrance Day to
American Legion Post 131 and for their contributions to the community
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM MARTINEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES AND COUNCILMEMBER TINAJERO to all of the
current and former board/commission members that have served our community and
represented Wards 2, 4 and 6 over the past 12 years.
• CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES
on behalf of COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO recognizing OC Free Tax Prep
Program to Orange County United Way and for their contributions to the community.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT — No reportable action. See 19A for the addition on an
emergency item to the Closed and Open Regular agenda.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Ken Nguyen, provided City Council with newspaper article in support of ward map C3.
• Mike Tardif, expressed concern over revised map and opined map will negatively
impact a newly elected councilmember. Unsupportive of map C3.
• Everlena Oliver, unsupportive of ward map. Opined map should be inclusive of
everyone.
• Cecilia Iglesias, urged City Council to adopt ward map D2. Unsupportive of ward map
C3.
• Theresa Le, expressed support for map and thanked City Council for their efforts.
• Chris Schmidt, addressed City Council to express concern over possible violation of
City Charter in adopting new ward boundaries.
• Alberta Christy, unsupportive of map that may negatively impact newly elected
councilmember.
• Thomas Gordon, opined litigation did not ask for redistricting and only asked to
transition to a ward system. Urged City Council to continue item and allow newly
elected council to address issue.
• Luis Sarmiento, unsupportive of sale of public land. Opined need to utilize public funds
to benefit community and pursue community land trust model.
• Ryan Reza Farsai, expressed concern over tax increase and unregulated cannabis
industry. Opined debt is being placed on the tax holders and concerned that election
process is broken.
• Karen Romero Estrada with Orange County Communities Organized for Responsible
Development (OCCORD) spoke on Agenda Item 19G, commends city's efforts to
support homelessness services and also remind and urge council to continue to direct
inclusionary funds towards the production of long-term affordable housing units to use
public parcels for public needs, and advocates to be included in all affordable housing
discussions.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent
Calendar items10A through 25E, with the following modifications:
• Mayor Pro Tem Martinez pulled Agenda Items 11A, 19C, 19E, 19F, 19G, 20C,
and 20E for separate discussion and dissented on Agenda Item 20D, 25A and
25D.
• Councilmember Benavides pulled Agenda Items 20D and 25A for separate
discussion.
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• *Excuse the absence of Councilmember Sarmiento from the December 4, 2018
City Council meeting.
MOTION: Tinajero SECOND: Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Sarmiento (1)
*Excused absence of Councilmember Sarmiento from the Council Meeting was
considered during the Housing Authority session.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 20, 2018
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1 } — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
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.
Placed on first reading at the November 20, 2018 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 6-1 (Benavides dissented).
Published in the Orange County Reporter on November 23, 2018.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, requested City Attorney to clarify concerns
expressed by public speakers regarding litigation and election.
City Attorney Carvalho, noted Measure AA language allows City to provide
elections by wards with ward boundaries as required by law, proposed map
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D2 would have experienced similar conflicts, and numerous maps were
published to allow City Council to have extensive policy discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, asked City Attorney to confirm proposed
sequencing would prevent councilmembers from extending their term.
City Attorney Carvalho, reminded public and Council of open public hearing
held on October 30th, discussion as to potential conflicts as a result of
sequencing, and recommendation to extend item one more time. Noted
redistricting and redrawing process is difficult for many cities and process
cannot extend the term of any councilmember.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, noted history of opposition to ward map process,
ultimate support to limit liability exposure, and extensive research
performed to choose map with least negative impact. Opined there was no
malicious intent in choosing proposed ward map, difficult decision to find a
map that would least impact all, and Ward at issue will be up for re-election
in 2020.
Councilmember Tinajero, requested City Attorney to clarify the reason
behind having an election in 2020.
City Attorney Carvalho, noted settlement agreement required creation of a
new district in which the Asian voters would have an opportunity to elect a
representative of their choice.
Councilmember Tinajero, noted Asian community was split into three
wards.
City Attorney Carvalho, primary issue was ward boundaries as defined
would not allow community to elect a candidate of their choice. Noted
Measure AA as presented to voters disclosed current ward boundaries were
drawn in the 2010 census and opportunity for voters to review item in detail.
Councilmember Tinajero, cautioned all from moving away from facts. Noted
settlement terms required ward with largest Asian population to be placed
on the 2020 election cycle.
City Attorney Carvalho, stipulated judgment took away the decision from the
City to place the ward with the largest Asian population on the 2020 election
cycle.
Councilmember Tinajero, Council acted in the best interest of the City, City
would have lost litigation, and ward based election was presented to the
voters to decide.
Councilmember Villegas, noted difficulty in deciding on a proposed map and
Council did the best job they could.
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Councilmember Solorio, spoke on public and candidate notification of
potential changes to wards. Noted media article stating overall community
support for Asian ward.
Councilmember Benavides, opined process was involved, meetings worked
towards solving issues the stipulated agreement presented, and expressed
support of proposed map.
Mayor Pulido, noted timing of ward issue is unfortunate, new
councilmembers will live with decision for many years to come without any
input, and is unsupportive of item.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2958 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA ESTABLISHING NEW BOUNDARY LINES OF THE WARDS OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. NS -2826
MOTION: Villegas
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Martinez
Benavides, Martinez, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas
(5)
Pulido (1)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
11B. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A CANNABIS PUBLIC BENEFIT FUND TO
BE USE SOLELY FOR YOUTH SERVICES AND ENFORCEMENT
SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) - Clerk of the Council Office
Placed on first reading at the November 20, 2018 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 5-0 (Pulido and Sarmiento abstained).
Published in the Orange County Reporter on November 23, 2018.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2959 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE XX TO
CHAPTER 13 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH
A CANNABIS PUBLIC BENEFIT FUND
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11C. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-08
REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 301 NORTH TUSTIN
AVENUE, 325 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE, 401 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE,
AND 2320 EAST FOURTH STREET FROM THE PROFESSIONAL (P) TO
THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) ZONING DISTRICT {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
Placed on first reading at the November 20, 2018 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 7-0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on November 23, 2018.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2960 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2018-08 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED
AT 301 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE, 325 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE, 401
NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE, AND 2320 EAST FOURTH STREET FROM
THE PROFESSIONAL (P) TO THE GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2)
ZONING DISTRICT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
12A. ADOPT RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO VACATE BREEDEN STREET AND
A PORTION OF THIRD STREET, ABANDONMENT NO. 18-03
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,2) - Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-083 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS
INTENTION TO VACATE ALL OF BREEDEN STREET AND A
PORTION OF THIRD STREET BETWEEN STANDARD AVENUE AND
BREEDEN STREET, SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON, AND
DIRECTING NOTICE THEREOF TO BE POSTED AND PUBLISHED
(ABANDONMENT NO. 18-01)
2. Set a public hearing for January 15, 2019.
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
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13A. AGENDA AND MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, BUDGET AND TECHNOLOGY
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE, OCTOBER 22, 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 5, 1) - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Receive and file.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's
Office
Nothing to report out of Closed Session.
AGENDA ITEM ADDED
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 (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:
MOTION: ADD EMERGENCY ITEM TO THE CLOSED SESSION AND
CONSENT CALENDAR, ITEM 25E, TO CONSIDER PROVIDING A
LEGAL DEFENSE ON THE MATTER OF BACERRA VS. HUIZAR AND
REYNA.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Villegas
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
198. EXCUSED ABSENCES --Clerk of the Council Office
*Excused absence of Councilmember Sarmiento was considered during the
Housing Authority session
MOTION: Excuse the absence of Councilmember Sarmiento from the
December 4, 2018 City Council meeting.
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Council discussion ensued:
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, noted decline in city user utility tax and asked for
clarification of any restriction on proceeds from sale of land that was placed
in the general fund.
Finance and Management Executive Director Kathryn Downs, noted one-
time sale of land for $2.1 million was placed in general fund and can be
used for any general fund purpose.
City Attorney Carvalho, mentioned sale of land was from Hampton Inn
project and not part of Bristol Street project.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, noted public land sold from Bristol Street project
comes with funding restrictions, expenditures have outpaced revenue by
three percent, and current vacant positions at 191. Opined recession is
imminent based on stock market performance, approved sales tax measure
will not address structural deficit, and asked clarification as to funded and
unfunded vacant positions.
Executive Director Downs, current funded vacancy count at 134, unfunded
vacancy count at 57 and are mainly police positions, and funding of
remaining 57 positions would add $5 to $8 million to the structural deficit.
Councilmember Solorio, noted staff report clearly identifies 134 funded
vacancies, larger revenue sources historically increase towards the end of
the year, and expressed interest in addressing utility tax trend with staff.
MOTION: Receive and file the following:
1. Fiscal year 2018-19 First Quarter Budget Update.
2. Fiscal year 2018-19 First Quarter Vacancy Report.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
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Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
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19D. PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY STATUS OF PROJECTS - MONTHLY
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM EXECUTIVE REPORT FOR
NOVEMBER 2018 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 — Public Works Agency
The CIP Executive Summary Schedule for all projects is available on the
City's website at: https://www.santa-ana.org/sites/default/files/2018-
11/201811 cip schedule.pdf
MOTION: Receive and file.
*Mayor Pulido abstained on Agenda Item 19E, due to Cannabis related component of the
matter.
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, in support of transparency from staff and Council.
Councilmember Benavides, opined tax increase measure does not clear
City, need to be responsible with expenditures, and directed staff to
expedite implementation of Citizen Oversight Committee.
City Manager Godinez, committed to bringing forth proposal of oversight
board to Council and need survey other city and identify models.
Executive Director Downs, noted benchmarking has already commenced
and should be ready by end of week, staff has identified different models,
and goal to bring matter before Council in January.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, stated current cannabis testing facility tax rate
should be reduced to be more competitive, surrounding cities have lower
tax rates, and testing facilities is important to City.
MOTION: Receive and file next steps for implementation of the four
municipal ballot measures.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
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SECOND: Benavides
Benavides, Martinez, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas
(5)
None (0)
Pulido (1)
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ABSENT: Sarmiento (1)
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, directed staff to include popups in pilot program.
Supportive of item.
MOTION: Receive and file.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Sarmiento (1)
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, noted item will address replenishment of
inclusionary housing funds.
MOTION: Receive and file.
MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
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BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A. APPROVE APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS
2018 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM GRANT
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 3131 — Police Department
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five
affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2019-041 - Recognizing
$39,999.69 in Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs Bulletproof
Vest Partnership Program grant funds in the Department of Justice Grant
Fund revenue account and appropriate same to the Department of Justice
Grant Fund — Programs expenditure account.
20B. APPROVE APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AGREEMENT
ACCEPTING UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE BODY -
WORN CAMERA POLICY AND IMPLEMENTATION GRANT FUNDS, AND
AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR
BODY -WORN CAMERA EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 1, 3A) — Police Department
MOTION:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2019-042 - Recognizing
$99,291 in U.S. Department of Justice Body -Worn Camera Policy and
Implementation grant funds in the Department of Justice Grant Fund
revenue account and appropriate same to the Department of Justice
Grant Fund — Programs expenditure accounts.
2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute the
attached Grant Award (2018 -BC -BX -0016) and Special Conditions
documents with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs accepting $99,291 in U.S. Department of Justice Body -
Worn Camera Policy and Implementation grant funds to enhance
the Santa Ana Police Department's body -worn camera program, for
the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2021, subject
to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-270).
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3. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an
agreement amendment with Axon Enterprise, Inc, to provide body -
worn camera equipment and services for the Santa Ana Police
Department, in the amount of $358,041.92 (including a $20,000
contingency), subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney. The term of the agreement will
remain May 2, 2017 through May 1, 2022 (AGMT. No. 2018-271).
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, in support of item. Noted item will create public
private partnership to promote skate parks and will attract youth to
downtown area.
Councilmember Benavides, in support of item. Encourages future public
private partnership opportunities and to continue to invest in community
youth.
Mayor Pulido, expressed support for item
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
license agreement with East End Realty Partners, LP to construct
and maintain a new skate park in Downtown Santa Ana for a five-
year period effective on the date of City's execution of the
agreement, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-272).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2019-033 - Recognizing
$10,000 from East End Realty Partners, LP in Parking Operations
Miscellaneous Income revenue account and appropriate the same
amount to Downtown Enhancements, Building Improvement
expenditure account to be used for the completion of parking structure
improvements at the 5th and Spurgeon garage.
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MOTION: Martinez SECOND: Benavides
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Sarmiento (1)
Mayor Pro Tem dissented on staff's Recommended Action.
Council discussion ensued:
Councilmember Benavides, requested clarification if property was
purchased with transportation funding and if it carries any Bristol Street
project restrictions.
City Manager Godinez, confirmed funds are a part of the Bristol Street
project and carry funding restrictions.
Councilmember Benavides, directed staff to ensure use, improvements, or
any adverse impact to residential neighborhood is considered.
Jason Gabriel, proposed site planning addresses potential issues and
concerns.
Councilmember Benavides moved staff's recommended action, however
failed due to a lack of second.
Mayor Pulido, requested a substitute motion and moved for a continuance.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION; Continue consideration of matter for 30 days.
MOTION: Pulido SECOND: Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Pulido, Solorio, Villegas (3)
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NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
*Motion failed by 3-3 vote.
Benavides, Martinez, Tinajero (3)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
Council discussion ensued:
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, supportive of item. Directed staff to develop
informational process to educate the community.
Councilmember Benavides, directed staff to provide update on $2 million
protective bike lane grant awarded to City along Edinger from Santa Ana
River, East towards Bristol.
MOTION:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2019-039 - Recognizing Office
of Traffic Safety (OTS) Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grant funds in the
amount of $50,000 in the OTS -PWA Traffic Safety Grants revenue
account and appropriate the same to the OTS -Bicycle Safety PWA
expenditure accounts.
2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
one-year agreement (PS19031) with the State of California Office of
Traffic Safety for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program funds, in
an amount not to exceed $50,000 for a one-year period from
October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-273).
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
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SECOND: Benavides
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Sarmiento (1)
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. CONTRACT AWARD TO MIKE PRLICH AND SONS, INC., FOR
CONCRETE COLLAR REPLACEMENTS (SPECIFICATION NO. 18-068)
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1, C & F) - Finance and Management Services
Agency; and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize a contract to Mike Prlich and Sons, Inc., for
concrete collar replacements for water and sewer appurtenances for
a three-year period beginning December 4, 2018, and ending
December 3, 2021, with provisions for one two-year renewal
exercisable by the City Manager, in an annual amount not to exceed
$315,250, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
22B. CONTRACT AWARD TO HARDY & HARPER, INC. FOR ASPHALT
STREET MAINTENANCE (SPECIFICATION NO. 18-084) {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 6, 1 C) - Finance and Management Services Agency; and Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Award a contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street
maintenance for a one-year period, with provisions for four, one-year
renewals exercisable by the City Manager, in an annual amount not to
exceed $990,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
22C. AWARD PURCHASE ORDER TO METRON-FARNIER LLC, FOR FIRE
HYDRANT WATER METERS WITH VERIZON SOLUTION REGISTER
(SPECIFICATION NO. 18-077) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1C) - Finance
and Management Services Agency; and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase
order to Metron-Farnier LLC, for the procurement of 65 fire hydrant
meters with Verizon solution register in the amount of $106,807, plus
a contingency of $10,680, for a total amount not to exceed $117,487,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
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AGREEMENTS
Council discussion ensued:
Mayor Pulido, in support of a 30 -day continuance.
Councilmember Solorio, supportive of 30 -day continuance.
Councilmember Benavides, directed staff to ensure item includes
aesthetics improvements that will have a benefit to community.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Continue consideration of matter for 30 days.
MOTION: Solorio
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Villegas
Benavides, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas
(5)
Martinez (1)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
25B. APPROVE SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT WITH CALIFORNIA
HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY FOR THE SANTA ANA VETERANS
VILLAGE PROJECT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO 5, 3) - Community
Development Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute a Subordination Agreement to a $2.912 million loan from the
County of Orange provided through the California Housing Finance
Agency, for the Loan Agreement with Santa Ana Village LP (c/o
Jamboree Housing Corporation) for $352,962.90 in HOME Investment
Partnerships Program funds, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. (AGMT. No. 2018-
274).
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25C. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH SEDARU, INC. FOR COMPUTER
WATER MODELING LICENSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES (NON -
GENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 C} — Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Sedaru, Inc., to provide computer water
modeling licensing and support services, for a three-year period
expiring December 3, 2021, with provisions for one two-year renewal
option exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, in an
amount not to exceed $150,000 annually for a total agreement amount
not to exceed $750,000, including renewal option, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(AGMT. No. 2018-275).
25D. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY FOR
THE SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PROVIDE JAIL BOOKING
SERVICES FOR CITABLE OFFENDERS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 4) —
Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute a two-year agreement with the City of Fountain Valley to
receive jail booking services for the period of December 3, 2018
through December 4, 2020 in the amount of $146 per prisoner day,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2018-276).
*Mayor Pro Tem Martinez dissented on Agenda Item 25D.
25E. EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM ADDED TO OBTAIN LEGAL
REPRESENTATION ON THE MATTER OF BACERRA VS. HUIZAR AND
REYNA
MOTION: Authorize legal representation for defendants.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
ORDINANCES/FIRST READING
50A. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CITY MANAGER'S CONTRACTING
AUTHORITY FOR NON-PUBLIC WORKS AND PUBLIC WORKS
CONTRACTS {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 4, 1; 7, 5E) — Public Works
Agency; and Finance and Management Services Agency
Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Pulido, unsupportive of item.
Councilmember Benavides, noted increase to City Manager signing
authority is in line with other cities and would lessen matters on the calendar
for Council consideration.
MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication
of title.
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
*Motion failed by 3-0 vote.
RESOLUTIONS
SECOND: Martinez
Benavides, Martinez, Tinajero (3)
Pulido, Solorio, Villegas (3)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
55A. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN TO ADD THE POSITIONS OF RISK
MANAGEMENT ANALYST, HUMAN RESOURCES CLERK, PRINCIPAL
HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST AND TO CHANGE BENEFITS AND
COMPENSATION SUPERVISOR TO BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION
MANAGER{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7,6) — Human Resources Department
Continued from the November 20, 2018 City Council meeting by a vote of
5-2 (Benavides and Tinajero dissented).
MOTION; Continue consideration of matter to the December 18, 2018
City Council Meeting, at the request of staff.
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MOTION: Solorio
VOTE: AYES:
SECOND: Villegas
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Sarmiento (1)
55B. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
FOR GRANT FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT TOTALING $1,170,000
REQUEST UNDER MEASURE M2 COMPREHENSIVE
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6,
1 G} — Public Works Agency
Council discussion ensued:
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, unsupportive of item. Opined expansion of
arterials would make the City of Santa Ana a pass-thru city, added burden
will deteriorate infrastructure, and increase service and maintenance cost.
Opined need to pursue other modes of transportation that makes sense.
Councilmember Benavides, directed staff to prioritize funding opportunity
from Measure M2 funding to address lack of pedestrian walkway on the
Fairview Street bridge.
City Manager Godinez, highlighted Bristol Street improvements for the
Memory Lane intersection is in the second phase and Fairview Street
improvements funds will widen streets and will also incorporate active
transportation elements.
MOTION:
1. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-084 - 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
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2. Direct staff to amend the Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program
to incorporate the new Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects.
MOTION: Benavides SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Benavides, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas
(5)
NOES: Martinez (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Sarmiento (1)
55C. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF
APPLICATIONS FOR BICYCLE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
GRANTS (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 313) — Public Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-085 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
FUNDS FOR THE BICYCLE CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FUNDED WITH CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FUNDING UNDER THE FIXING AMERICA'S
SURFACE TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL TRANSPORTATION ACT
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Tinajero
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
55D. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO SUPPORT THE REDUCTION OF
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS BY SUPPORTING THE REDUCTION
OF PLASTIC STRAW WASTE AND BY ENCOURAGING RESIDENTS TO
INCLUDE HEALTHIER PLANT -BASED FOODS IN THEIR DIET
(STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 51 — City Manager's Office
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Action recommended by the Legislative Affairs, Ethics, Transparency and
Communications Council Committee.
MOTION: Adopt resolutions.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-086 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE
REDUCTION OF THE USE OF PLASTIC DRINKING STRAWS AND
ENCOURAGING LOCAL BUSINESSES TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE
OPTIONS TO REDUCE STRAW WASTE IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
2. RESOLUTION NO. 2018-087 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ENCOURAGING SANTA
ANA RESIDENTS TO INCLUDE HEALTHIER PLANT -BASED FOODS
IN THEIR DIET AND IMPROVE EFFORTS TO REDUCE
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Benavides
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
55E. ADOPT RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A $4,000,000 GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES FOR
ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE [NONGENERAL FUND]
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 G) — Public Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-088 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR
GRANT FUNDS FOR THE ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE
PROJECT
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
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Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajem,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Sarmiento (1)
55F. ADOPT RESOLUTION EXTENDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NOS.
2016-29, 2016-30 AND 2016-33 FOR THE MAJESTY RESTAURANT
LOCATED AT 5015 WEST EDINGER AVENUE, UNIT V {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 3, 2} — Planning and Building Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-089 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXTENDING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NOS. 2016-29, 2016-30 AND 2016-33 FOR ONE YEAR FOR THE
MAJESTY RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 5015 WEST EDINGER AVENUE,
UNIT V
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
REPORTS
SECOND: Martinez
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
65A. CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN UPDATE - STATUS REPORT
AND POLICY FRAMEWORK DOCUMENT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2A}
— Planning and Building Agency
The following spoke on the matter:
Paul Berry, in support of Community Choice Aggregations (CCA)
development in Orange County.
Dale Helvig, express concern of adaptive re -use ordinance focus area
labeled as land use professional administrative office and possible
misinterpretation by the general public.
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Robin Ganahl, with Climate Action Campaign, addressed City Council to
express support for climate action plan.
MOTION: Receive and file City of Santa Ana General Plan Policy
Framework report including Vision Statement, Core Values, Goals,
Policies and draft Focus Area Map.
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Villegas
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Sarmiento (1)
65B. REPORT ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE HOUSING OPPORTUNITY
ORDINANCE AND NEXT STEPS IN DEVELOPING POLICY OPTIONS
FOR FUTURE CONSIDERATION {STRATEGIC PLAN NO 5, 3} —
Community Development Agency and Planning and Building Agency
Council discussion ensued:
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, asked staff to provide update and future policy
considerations.
Planning and Building Safety Executive Director Minh Thai, noted ordinance
was adopted in November 2011, stipulated review timeline set for
December 31, 2018, and review indicates ordinance has been unsuccessful
in creating affordable housing within a mixed income environment.
Recommendation to reach out to housing community to evaluate potential
improvements to ordinance and will provide City Council with refinements
in three months.
The following spoke on the matter:
Isuri Ramos, on behalf of Kennedy Commission, expressed support of
Housing Opportunity Ordinance.
Council discussion continued:
Councilmember Solorio, directed staff to research program flexibility and
possibility to focus on rehabilitation projects in addition to single family and
new construction projects. Noted new construction subsidies can be as high
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as $200 thousand per unit while rehabilitation units can be substantially less
and can add affordability covenants; potential of innovative proposals; and
possible rental assistance programs.
Councilmember Benavides, supportive of comments made by
Councilmember Solorio, Urged Council to ensure needs are addressed.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, noted total in -lieu fees collected at $13.8 million
and have resulted in 108 units being developed; estimated cost per square
foot is substantially high; and other cities practice to charge developers.
Opined need to develop onsite with mixed income units and importance to
provide housing solutions for all residents.
MOTION: Receive and file.
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
PUBLIC HEARING
SECOND: Solorio
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio (4)
None (0)
None (0)
Sarmiento, Tinajero, Villegas (3)
75A. PUBLIC HEARING: ISSUANCE OF TAX EXEMPT BONDS (TEFRA) FOR
THE BENEFIT OF AQUA APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 317 EAST 17TH
STREET AND RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 3) - Community Development Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 16,
2018.
Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing
Hearing closed.
MOTION:
There were no speakers and the
1. Conducted a new Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing
in consideration of the issuance of tax exempt bond financing by
the California Statewide Communities Development Authority on
behalf of Aqua Housing LP (the "Borrower"), for the benefit of Aqua
Apartments (the "Project") to finance the acquisition,
rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of the Project, a 57 -unit
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multifamily rental housing project located at 317 East 17th Street,
Santa Ana, California.
2. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-090 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE COMMUNITIES
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF MULTIFAMILY HOUSING
REVENUE BONDS FOR THE AQUA APARTMENTS
MOTION: Martinez
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Solorio
Benavides, Martinez, Pulido, Solorio (4)
None (0)
None (0)
Sarmiento Tinajero, Villegas (3)
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
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. DISCUSS AND GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF RELATED TO COUNTY
STAFF'S CONTINUED INTENT TO RE -OPEN ARMORY HOMELESS
SHELTER IN THE DELHI NEIGHBORHOOD IN SANTA ANA, DESPITE
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA'S OPPOSITION LETTER- COUNCILMEMBER
SOLORIO
Council discussion ensued:
Councilmember Solorio, spoke on opportunity to work with County and
State, opening of the new shelter, and requests made to County to not open
Armory shelter. Directed staff to communicate with School District, Head
Start program, and Delhi Community Center to address possible mitigation
and potential partnership to try and stop shelter from opening; research
elements to oppose shelter; and pursue all options to address community
concerns.
Councilmember Villegas, supportive of reaching out to County. Opined
there is no need for Armory shelter.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, unsupportive of opening of Armory Shelter. Noted
continued efforts to communicate with County to express opposition and
need to hold County accountable.
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85B, DISCUSS OPTIONS ON HOUSING SOLUTIONS AND CONSIDERATION
OF JUST CAUSE EVICTION ORDINANCE; AND NEXT STEPS
REGARDING HOMELESS EFFORTS, THE LINK, AND PERMANENT
SHELTER WITH COUNTY — MAYOR PRO TEM MARTINEZ AND
COUNCILMEMBER BENAVIDES
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, commended police department for their efforts in
dealing with homeless crises. Directed staff to place weekly Nixel and social
media alerts to inform community with ongoing efforts to address homeless
issue concerns.
The following spoke on the matter:
• Bill Christiansen, on behalf of the Apartment Association of Orange County,
requested City Council to continue item and engage industry community.
• Luis Sarmiento, opined need for growth and development without
displacement of residents. Supportive of item.
• Mextli Lopez, in support of item.
• Isuri Ramos, expressed support for item.
• Ugochi Nicholson, on behalf of Public Law Center, urged City Council to adopt
a just cause eviction ordinance.
• Hairo Cortes, opined ordinance will create a transparent relationship between
renter and landlord.
• Nancy Mejia, urged City Council to adopt a just cause eviction.
• Karen Rodriguez, opined a just cause eviction ordinance will protect the most
vulnerable members. In support of item.
• Alma Leyva, opined a just cause eviction ordinance is a key solution.
• Alexis Teodoro, opined living with housing insecurity is unacceptable
• Idalia Rios, requested City Council to support just cause eviction.
• Silvia Avendano, in support of just cause eviction.
• Sarai Arpero, urged City Council to adopt just cause eviction.
• Laura Pantoja, in support of just cause eviction.
Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Benavides, opined renters who raise unacceptable living
condition concerns face retaliatory evictions, community facing eviction
have real concerns, and asked City Attorneys to clarify actions Council may
take.
City Attorney Carvalho, noted charter allows City Council to post an item on
the agenda, past process provides Council to instruct staff to prepare
ordinance, and to provide Council with recommendations; Brown Act
requires City to identify action on the agenda. Recommended City Council
to direct staff to introduce ordinance through established process.
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Councilmember Benavides, requested Community Development Executive
Director Steven Mendoza to provide possible options on how to proceed in
the near future.
Director Mendoza, noted goal to ensure staff and legal department has
opportunity to review and follow established process and to provide City
Council with financial impact analysis and recommendations.
Councilmember Benavides, opined future City Council will need to
determine whether or not to take action and noted opportunity for
discussion.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, opined homeless crises has affected all, need to
build the right type of housing in our community, and need to think like a
global city.
Councilmember Tinajero, noted more than 50% of Santa Ana residents are
renters, lack of adequate housing affects economy, and the only way to fight
special interest groups is to transition towards ward -based elections.
Supportive of item. Motioned to prepare ordinance for first reading and
adoption at next meeting. Seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Martinez.
Councilmember Villegas, in support of holding questionable landlords
accountable, protecting affected renters, and for Council to represent all
communities. Noted past efforts to meet with all groups to open a dialogue
have been unanswered. Directed staff to provide statistics of renters being
evicted. Unsupportive of creating an ordinance that will affect the entire city
without first meeting with all groups.
Councilmember Solorio, noted past success in passing innovative
affordable housing projects and noted over 1,500 units are pending.
Supportive of expanding rental assistance program, tenant first right of
refusal option, and continued expansion of affordable housing programs.
Directed staff to work with Mercy House in developing flyer to highlight
services, to improve inbound communication lines addressing the issue of
homelessness and encampments, and to commence tracking metrics and
data.
Mayor Pulido unsupportive of item.
MOTION: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
SECOND: Martiez
Benavides, Martinez, Tinajero (3)
Pulido, Villegas, Solorio (3)
None (0)
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ABSENT: Sarmiento (1)
*Motion failed 3-3 vote.
RECESSED CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENED THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING AT 10:03 P.M., FOLLOWED BY THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING AT
10:04 P.M. AND RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING WITH SAME MEMBERS
PRESENT AT 10:05 P.M.
COMMENTS
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Godinez, provided update on Incident Action Plan efforts and
opening of Bristol Street bicycle protected bike lane.
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non-Agendized Items)
Dale Helvig, expressed opposition to 2525 Main Street development.
Ryan Reza Farsai, expressed concern over current state of our democracy.
• Carlo Bonanni, expressed support for multi -family housing projects.
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Tinajero, noted efforts to create opportunity for students to
obtain experience in government. Thanked staff for their work and efforts
over the past 12 years.
Mayor Pro Tem Martinez, provided oral report on Economic Development,
Infrastructure, Budget and Technology Committee meeting. Spoke on her
efforts and successes over the past 12 years. Thanked staff for their work
and efforts over the past 12 years.
Councilmember Solorio, thanked staff for their work and efforts in opening
the Link shelter.
Councilmember Villegas, provided report on attendance at Wilshire Square
Neighborhood Association Christmas Parade event.
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Councilmember Benavides, spoke on past efforts over the past 12 years to
address community issues.
ADJOURNED- 10:27 P.M. - The next meeting of the City -Council -is -scheduled -For
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber,
22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Maria D. Huizar
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• 2019 City Council and Council Committee Meeting Schedule
• Regional Board Appointments
• Mid -Year Budget Review
• Trash Contract
• Policy on Use of General Reserve and Enterprise Funds
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