HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-02-19 RegularMINUTES OF THE REGULAR AND ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:06 PM
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
JUAN VILLEGAS, Mayor Pro Tern
CECILIA IGLESIAS
DAVID PENALOZA
VICENTE SARMIENTO (5:17 PM)
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
ROMAN REYNA
JOSE SOLORIO
STAFF Present:
STEVEN MENDOZA, Acting City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
NORMA MITRE, Acting Clerk of the Council
PUBLIC COMMENTS — NONE
COUNCIL RECESSED TO Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:07 PM
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without
members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion
in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
Ross Berrera, et al. v. City of Santa Ana; Orange County Superior Court Case
No. 30-2015-00771129.
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Steven
Pham
Employee Organizations:
• Santa Ana Police Management Association
(PMA)
• Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
• Santa Ana Management Association
(SAMA)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT / APPOINTMENT pursuant to
Government Code 54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager, Acting City Manager, or Interim City Manager
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT / APPOINTMENT pursuant to
Government Code 54957(b)(1)
Title: Clerk of the Council , Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the
Council
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.
ADJOURNED CLOSED SESSION AND CONVENED TO THE REGULAR OPEN SESSION
AT 5:46 PM.
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CALLED TO ORDER
REGULAR OPEN SESSION
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
5:47 PM
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
JUAN VILLEGAS, Mayor Pro Tern
CECILIA IGLESIAS
DAVID PENALOZA
VICENTE SARMIENTO
JOSE SOLORIO (6:19 PM )
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
ROMAN REYNA
STAFF Present:
STEVEN MENDOZA, Acting City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
NORMA MITRE, Acting Clerk of the Council
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE MAYOR PULIDO
INVOCATION DOUG HARDIN, POLICE CHAPLAIN
AGENDA ITEMS 65A AND 65B TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.
REPORTS
65A. APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS RECOMMENDED WITH
THE MID -YEAR BUDGET UPDATE {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4,1} — Finance
and Management Service Agency
Consideration of matter continued from the February 5, 2019 City Council
Meeting.
AMENDED MOTION: Consideration of matter continued to the March 5,
2019, City Council meeting
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MOTION: Villegas
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Iglesias
Iglesias, Penaloza, Pulido, Villegas (4)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna, Sarmiento, Solorio (3)
65B. CONSIDER THE APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT TO
FUND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH THE SANTA
ANA POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION (SAPOA) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
4,1) — Finance and Management Service Agency
Consideration of matter continued from the February 5, 2019 City Council
Meeting.
AMENDED MOTION: Consideration of matter continued to the March 5,
2019, City Council meeting
MOTION: Villegas SECOND: Iglesias
VOTE: AYES: Iglesias, Penaloza, Pulido, Villegas (4)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Reyna, Sarmiento, Solorio (3)
RECESSED REGULAR OPEN MEETING AND CONVENED TO ADJOURNED REGULAR
OPEN SESSION PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 75E AT 5:50 PM.
PUBLIC HEARING
75E. PUBLIC HEARING — FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 2018-
01, DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2018-01, GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 2018-06 AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2018-10
FOR THE PROPOSED MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3,21 — Planning and Building
Agency
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Planning Commission recommended denial of Development Agreement No.
2018-01, General Plan Amendment No. 2018-06, and Amendment Application
No. 2018-10 on January 14, 2019 by a vote of 4-2 (Alderete and Benavides
dissented; Cano abstained).
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on January 25, 2019 and
notices mailed on January 24, 2019.
Adjourned public hearing item continued from the February 5, 2019, City
Council meeting to February 19, 2019 by a vote of 6-0 (Reyna absent).
Mayor Pulido continued the Public Hearing from the February 5, 2019, City
Council meeting. The following spoke on the matter:
• Patricia Bricken, unsupportive of development project.
• Rueben Garcia, in support of development project.
• Deserae Hernandez, in support of development project.
• Patty Maize, unsupportive of development project.
• Mark Angell, unsupportive of development project.
• Alan Fuller, unsupportive of development project.
• David Slaton, unsupportive of development project.
• Carol Slaton, unsupportive of development project.
• Chris Reese, Vice President of Workforce and Economic Development for
Orange County Business Council, in support of development project.
• Frank Lopez, unsupportive of development project.
• Giles Candy, unsupportive of development project.
• Silvia Posada, unsupportive of development project.
• Mike Ovale, President of Park Santiago, unsupportive of development
project.
• Rory Isirk, unsupportive of development project.
• Susan Hyatt, unsupportive of development project.
• Jeffrey Foster, unsupportive of development project.
• Kelly Medina, unsupportive of development project.
• Peggy Steggell, unsupportive of development project.
• Steve Steggell, unsupportive of development project.
• Sue Mcdonald, unsupportive of development project.
• Genelle Johnson, unsupportive of development project.
• Andrea Lee Harris, unsupportive of development project.
• Nellie Rojas, unsupportive of development project.
• Debra Curran, unsupportive of development project.
• Edwin Garrido, unsupportive of development project.
• Doug Macleith, unsupportive of development project.
• Candice Vance, unsupportive of development project.
• Mary Tinkhom, unsupportive of development project.
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• Paul Maag, unsupportive of development project.
• George Attalla, in support of development project.
• Elizabeth Hansburg, on behalf of People for Housing Orange County, in
support of development project.
• David Pockett, unsupportive of development project.
• Patricia Coleman, unsupportive of development project.
• Esther Lopez, unsupportive of development project.
• Jo Lester, unsupportive of development project.
• Gary Thomas, unsupportive of development project.
• Lynne Zwickl, unsupportive of development project.
• Stephene Gorgone, unsupportive of development project.
• Joe Vickers, unsupportive of development project.
• Erin Oliver, unsupportive of development project.
• Steve La Motte, in support of development project.
• Heather Sidell, unsupportive of development project.
• Matt Doan, unsupportive of development project.
• Paul Lujan, unsupportive of development project.
• Dolores Aguilar, unsupportive of development project.
• Lori Oliver, unsupportive of development project.
• Art Pedroza, in support of development project.
• Michelle Ovalle, unsupportive of development project.
• Eric Scandrett, unsupportive of development project.
• Anna Zhu, unsupportive of development project.
• Daniel Smith, unsupportive of development project.
• Harris Feldman, unsupportive of development project.
• Joey Jones, unsupportive of development project.
• Joshua Sherman, unsupportive of development project.
• Carol Park, unsupportive of development project.
• Sharon Gullikson, unsupportive of development project.
• Brian Potraj, unsupportive of development project.
• Sabrina Wilson, unsupportive of development project.
• Karen Eaton, unsupportive of development project.
• Brenda Call, unsupportive of development project.
• Justin Chapman, unsupportive of development project.
• Adriana De La Rosa, unsupportive of development project.
• Karyn Igar, unsupportive of development project.
• Mike Plantamura, unsupportive of development project.
• Thomas Cartney, unsupportive of development project.
• John Fradkin, unsupportive of development project.
• Diane Fradkin, unsupportive of development project.
• Ned Ganz, unsupportive of development project.
• Pam Angell, unsupportive of development project.
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• Marnie Schabel, unsupportive of development project.
• Bill Bonnett, unsupportive of development project.
• Dale Helvig, unsupportive of development project.
• Jeff Katz, unsupportive of development project.
• Rob Richardson, unsupportive of development project.
• Catherine Houston, unsupportive of development project.
• Billy Leigh, unsupportive of development project.
• John Sherman, unsupportive of development project.
• Virgel Nickell, in support of development project.
• Michele Lujan, unsupportive of development project.
• Suzanne Blan, unsupportive of development project.
• Christina Dorsa-Smith, unsupportive of development project.
• Rene Flores, in support of development project.
• Dan Peters, unsupportive of development project.
• Danny Carranza, in support of development project.
• Satch Guillen, in support of development project.
• David Lang, unsupportive of development project.
• Lydia Silva, in support of development project.
• Marilyn Fuller, unsupportive of development project.
• Alex Zamora, in support of development project.
• Cathy Morehead, unsupportive of development project.
• Alex Espinoza, in support of development project.
• Pat Campbell, unsupportive of development project.
• Robert Hernandez, in support of development project.
• Frances Rivas, in support of development project.
• Peter Katz, unsupportive of development project.
• Emerald Cota, in support of development project.
• Monet Palafox, in support of development project.
• Mary Monqueros, unsupportive of development project.
• Anne Wilson, unsupportive of development project.
• Paul Maize, unsupportive of development project.
• Luis Lopez, in support of development project.
• Regina Flores, in support of development project.
• Maribel Cota, in support of development project.
• Rene Figueroa, in support of development project.
• Arthur Lerma, in support of development project.
• William Archie, unsupportive of development project.
• Julie Tomlinson, unsupportive of development project.
• Terry Casey, unsupportive of development project.
• Raquel Casey, unsupportive of development project.
• Steve Swytak, unsupportive of development project.
• Joe Lopez, unsupportive of development project
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• Stephen Dubickas, unsupportive of development project.
• Miguel Ortiz, unsupportive of development project.
• William Rogers, unsupportive of development project.
• Thomas Frazier, unsupportive of development project.
• Kitty Canada, unsupportive of development project.
• Fernando Lopez, in support of development project.
• Brett Franklin, unsupportive of development project.
• Sam Sanchez, unsupportive of development project.
• Flor Barajas Tena, unsupportive of development project.
• Jonie Archie, unsupportive of development project.
• Yvonne Pittman, unsupportive of development project.
• Eric Vismantas, unsupportive of development project.
• Lindsay Thompson, unsupportive of development project.
• Tim Basalone, unsupportive of development project.
• Camillia Sornstein, unsupportive of development project.
• Eddie Sanchez, in support of development project.
• Laurie Horton, unsupportive of development project.
• Angelina Lopez, unsupportive of development project.
• Robert Gallardo, unsupportive of development project.
• PJ Bollinger, in support of development project.
There were no other speakers. Mayor Pulido closed the Public Hearing 9:54
P.M.
Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Iglesias, requested staff to provide development project
overview, outline studies performed, traffic and parking considerations, and a
project comparison to other projects developer is pursuing. Expressed concern
as to project density and need to place community needs first. Requested staff
to provide estimated timeframe for revised development project to return to
Planning Commission for consideration.
Public Hearing Item 75E discussion recessed at 10:10 P.M. and reconvened at
10:24 P.M.
Council discussion continued.
Executive Director of Planning and Building Safety, Minh Thai, provided City
Council with development overview and studies performed, considerations
towards parking requirements, and noted density plan carries with the property.
CEQA Consultant, Renee Escario, provided City Council with overview and
development comparison between developer's current projects.
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Councilmember Sarmiento, provided historical review of other projects that
have had incompatible use with the community. Requested staff to outline what
is currently allowed to be developed by right. Noted Planning Commission is an
advisory body to the City Council. Requested staff to provide City Council with
project recommendation. Directed staff to communicate with developer to
pursue possibility of modifying project.
Applicant Jeremy Ogulnick addressed council's questions.
Council discussion continued.
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas, requested staff to provide development project
measurements and expressed fire safety concerns.
Councilmember Penaloza, expressed concern as to parking impact. Requested
staff to provide efforts to address parking management on current projects.
Councilmember Solorio, expressed concern EIR did not identify more potential
impacts and staff efforts to address community concerns. Directed staff to
indicate if project meets State guidelines, discuss parking management
enforcement options, and to pursue options to create housing preference to
Santa Ana residents. Opposed to proposed development project. Supportive of
contracting Santa Ana Police to provide security options.
City Attorney Carvalho, outlined options to address security concerns,
recommended Councilmembers to discuss options with Police Chief Valentin,
and discussed Santa Ana resident housing incentives. Indicated developers
proposed revisions are too extensive to be addressed at this meeting.
Developer and Applicant, Ryan Ogulnik, provided City Council with presentation
outlining proposed revisions to reduce density impact.
Mayor Pulido, unsupportive of proposed development project. Noted current
housing projects under consideration by the City of Santa Ana exceeds 1,000
units.
MOTION: Deny staff's recommendation.
MOTION: Villegas SECOND: Pulido
Council discussion continued.
Acting City Manager Mendoza, provided City Council with timeline revised
project could potentially return to Planning Commission and City Council.
Councilmember Solorio, requested staff to clarify if City Council has discretion
to revise proposed development. Supportive of homeownership component in
revised development project.
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Councilmember Penaloza, unsupportive of restarting project process.
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas, opined best practice would be to address a General
Plan update.
Councilmember Sarmiento, supportive of returning item to Planning
Commission after staff works with developers.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION; Project to be taken back to the Planning
Commission after consultation with staff, applicant and community.
MOTION: Sarmiento
SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES:
Iglesias, Penaloza, Sarmiento, Solorio (4)
NOES:
Pulido, Villegas (2)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT: Reyna(1)
ADJOURN THE REGULAR MEETING ADJOURNED PUBLIC HEARING ITEM 75E AND
RECONVENE TO THE REGULAR OPEN SESSION AT 11:45 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — (Agendized items) — See 19D.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items19A through 25B, with the following modifications:
• Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Agenda Item 19D for separate discussion.
MOTION: Villegas
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Sarmiento
Iglesias, Penaloza,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio,
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 15, 2019
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
10B. MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL JOINT STUDY SESSION OF THE CITIES OF
GARDEN GROVE AND SANTA ANA OF JANUARY 29, 2019 {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 1} — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
10C. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 5, 2019
(STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1) — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — City Attorney's Office
Nothing to report out at closed session; staff provided with direction.
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — Clerk of the Council Office
19C. QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS VALUED AT $25,000 OR LESS
ENTERED INTO BY THE CITY MANAGER AS PERMITTED BY CHARTER
SECTION 421 (OCTOBER 1, 2018 TO DECEMBER 31, 2018) {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 4, 1) — Finance and Management Services Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
19D. APPROVE THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE SALE OF CITY -
OWNED PROPERTIES WITH RESTRICTED USE OF PROCEEDS AND
ALLOW FOR DIRECT NEGOTIATION FOR SALE OF EXEMPT REAL
PROPERTY PER SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS.
3, 2C, 5A & 6, 1 G) — Public Works Agency and Community Development
Agency
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Karyn Rodriguez, urged City Council to continue item until City can address how
it intends to comply with California Surplus Land Act.
Luis Sarmiento, urged City Council to continue item and to not proceed with
RFP.
Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Sarmiento, supportive of continuing item, possibly using
properties to promote open space and affordable housing. Noted potential
compliance issue with California Surplus Land Act.
Executive Director of Public Works, Fuad Sweiss, noted all land listed in RFCA
does not fall under California Surplus Land Act.
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to two weeks.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Iglesias
Iglesias, Penaloza, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A. APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ALDRIDGE GROUP FOR OFFICE
SPACE AT THE SANTA ANA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER
(SARTC) LOCATED AT 1000 E. SANTA ANA BLVD. SUITE 300 {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 3, 2C) — Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a site
lease agreement with Aldridge Group to compensate the City $4,082
per month, with any partial month prorated at $134 per day, for the
lease of 2,041 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana
Regional Transportation Center, for a two-year term beginning on
February 20, 2019 through February 19, 2021, with an option for twelve
month -to -month extensions, for a total of $144,771 in lease revenue for
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the entire term of the agreement, including optional extensions,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2019-029).
2. Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2019-085 - Recognizing Fiscal Year
2018-19 lease income in the amount of $16,328 into the Santa Ana Regional
Transportation Center Operations Rental -Aldridge Group Revenue Account
and appropriating the same amount to the Santa Ana Regional
Transportation Center Operations Contractual Services expenditure
account.
20B. APPROVE LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SRK ENGINEERING, INC., FOR
OFFICE SPACE AT THE SANTA ANA REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION
CENTER (SARTC) LOCATED AT 1000 E. SANTA ANA BLVD. SUITE 500
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2C) — Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a site
lease agreement with SRK Engineering, Inc., to compensate the City
$1,870 per month, with any partial month prorated at $62 per day, for
the lease of 934 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana
Regional Transportation Center, for a one-year term beginning on
February 20, 2019 through February 19, 2020, with an option for twelve
month -to -month extensions, for a total of $44,116 in lease revenue for
the entire term of the agreement, including optional extensions,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2019-030).
2. Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2019-084 - Recognizing Fiscal Year
2018-19 lease income in the amount of $7,480 into the Santa Ana Regional
Transportation Center Operations Rental-SRK Engineering Revenue
Account and appropriating the same amount to the Santa Ana Regional
Transportation Center Operations Contractual Services expenditure
account.
20C. APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT TO RECEIVE ORANGE
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY (OCTA) MEASURE M2 GRANT
FUNDING AND AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO STL
LANDSCAPE, INC., FOR THE MABURY PARK STORMWATER CAPTURE
PROJECT (PROJECT 19-6425) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 C & 1G) — Public
Works Agency; and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
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MOTION:
1. Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO.2019-086 - Recognizing $380,000 in
Measure M2 grant funds for the Mabury Park Stormwater Capture Project in
the Measure M2 Competitive -Street Construction Revenue Account and
appropriating the same into the Measure M2 Competitive -Street
Construction Expenditure Account.
2. Award a contract to STL Landscape, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid of $328,160, for the term
beginning upon execution of the contract and ending upon project
completion, for construction of the Mabury Park Stormwater Capture
Project, and authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to
execute the contract subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost
delivery cost of $475,000,
administration, inspection
of $97,616.
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
Analysis for a total estimated construction
which includes the contract bid amount,
and testing, and an authorized contingency
23A. AWARD CONTRACT TO ARNAZ ENGINEERING CONTRACTORS, INC.,
FOR THE FIRST STREET UNDERCROSSING STORMWATER LIFT
STATION PROJECT (PROJECT NO 19-6495) {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 6, 1 C
& 1 G) — Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Award a contract to Arnaz Engineering Contractors, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of
$630,300, for construction of the First Street Undercrossing
Stormwater Lift Station Project, for the term beginning upon execution
of the contract and ending upon project completion, and authorize the
City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute the contract
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
the City Attorney.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction
delivery cost of $787,875, which includes the contract bid amount,
administration, inspection and testing, and an authorized contingency
of $63,030.
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3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2018/19 Capital
Improvement Program to add $138,000 in Federal Clean Water
Enterprise funds to the First Street Undercrossing Stormwater Lift
Station project (No. 19-6495).
AGREEMENTS
25A. APPROVE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH WEST COAST ARBORIST,
INC. FOR TREE MAINTENANCE SERVICES (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 B)
— Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency; and Public Works
Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an amendment to the agreement with West Coast Arborists, Inc. to provide
tree maintenance services for the City by:
increasing the annual agreement amount by $348,535, which includes
$248,535 for the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
and a $100,000 for the Public Works Agency for the second year of the
first, two-year renewal option period of July 1, 2017 through June 30,
2019, for a total annual cost of $1,679,302.60 (AGMT. No. 2019-031).,
and
2. increasing the annual agreement amount by $100,000 for the Public
Works Agency for the second, two-year renewal option period of July
1, 2019 through June 30, 2021, for a total annual cost of $1,290,767.60,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2019-031).
25B. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH NEIGHBORWORKS ORANGE COUNTY FOR
GRANT FUNDED PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION
SERVICES (PROJECT NO. 19-6952) (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 3, B)— Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute an agreement with Neighborhood Housing Services of Orange
County (dba NeighborWorks Orange County) to provide bicycle safety
education services, for the one-year period beginning February 19, 2019,
through February 18, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(AGMT. No. 2019-032).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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BUSINESS CALENDAR ITEMS
AGENDA ITEMS 65A AND 65B TAKEN OUT OF ORDER.
JOINT SESSIONS OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
80A. CONTINUED: APPROVE A PRE -LOAN COMMITMENT OF $231,494 OF
AFFORDABLE HOUSING FUNDS AND A COMMITMENT FOR A 99-YEAR
GROUND -LEASE TO HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF ORANGE COUNTY FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LACY STREET PROJECT LOCATED AT 826
AND 830 N. LACY STREET (APN: 398-041-22 / 398-041-18) {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 3C) — Community Development Agency
At its regular meeting on January 23, 2019 the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission recommended that the City Council and Housing
Authority approve the recommended actions by a vote of 5:0 (Ramos and Urzua
abstained).
Continued from the February 5, 2019 City Council meeting by a vote of 6-0
(Reyna absent).
MOTION: Continue matter to the March 5, 2019 City Council Meeting at
the request of Acting City Manager.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Pulido
Iglesias, Penaloza,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio,
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.
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85A. DISCUSS AND GIVE DIRECTION TO STAFF TO PREPARE A ONE YEAR
EXTENSION OF THE LICENSE AGREEMENT AT CENTENNIAL PARK
PROPERTY BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND RANCHO
SANTIAGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT FOR MARCH 5
CONSIDERATION - Mayor Pulido
Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Iglesias, requested staff to provide status of discussions with
National Parks Service.
Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Lisa Rudloff,
provided City Council with status of ongoing negotiations with National Park
Service.
Mayor Pulido, recommended a two-year extension and creating committee to
address issue. Supportive providing staff direction in pursuing both a one and
two-year extension agreement.
Councilmember Solorio, supportive of creating an ad hoc committee and two
year extension.
Councilmember Iglesias, unsupportive of a two-year extension. Supportive of a
one-year extension. Expressed need to communicate with residents to address
community needs.
MOTION: Direct staff to return in two weeks with agreements for council
to consider an option of a one-year or two-year license extension.
MOTION: Pulido
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Sarmiento
Iglesias, Penaloza, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Reyna (1)
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COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS (If not considered by the Chair at an earlier time. Please refer to Basic
City Council Meeting Information page for details).
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
Public Works Agency awarded $7.2 million from the State Active Transportation
program.
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Sarmiento, thanked staff for their efforts and work.
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas, echoed statements made by Councilmember
Sarmiento.
Councilmember Solorio, noted upcoming City of Santa Ana 150-year
anniversary.
Councilmember Penaloza, reported attendance at Tet parade, swearing in
ceremony at Transportation Corridor Agency, and meeting with Congressman
Harley Rouda.
Councilmember Iglesias, reported attendance at SCAG meeting, and OCCOG,
and Orange County Sanitation District meeting.
Mayor Pulido, thanked City Council.
ADJOURNMENT - 12:06 P.M.
Norma Mitre
Acting Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Ground -Lease to Habitat for Humanity of Orange County
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