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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
July 16, 2019
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
REGULAR CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL - JULY 16, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas called the Closed Session to order at 5:18 p.m.
Councilmember Solorio joined the meeting at 5:22 p.m. Mayor Pulido joined the meeting
at 5:27 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
Mayor Pulido
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas
Councilmember Iglesias
Councilmember Penaloza
Councilmember Sarmiento
Councilmember Solorio
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
Ward 4 councilmember representative resigned on Friday, March 1, 2019.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas recessed the meeting to room 147 at 5:19 p.m. to discuss
Closed Session Items 1-3 as listed on the agenda:
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) Alex Tran, et al. v. Elias Martinez, Jr., et al., OCSC Case No. 30-2017-
00945774-CU-PA-CJC
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B) City of Santa Ana v. Alda South, LLC et al., Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30-2017-00938576
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL --ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
pursuant to paragraph (2) OR (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code: One case.
3. 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)
Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Full -
Time Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
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.
MAYOR PULIDO ADJOURNED CLOSED SESSION AT 6:25 P.M. AND
RECONVENED TO THE REGULAR OPEN SESSION MEETING AT 6:26 P.M.
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REGULAR OPEN MEETING
Mayor Pulido called the Regular Open Session to order at 6:26 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
Mayor Pulido
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas
Councilmember Iglesias
Councilmember Penaloza
Councilmember Sarmiento
Councilmember Solorio
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent: Ward 4 vacant.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - MAYOR PULIDO
INVOCATION DOUG HARDIN, POLICE CHAPLAIN
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. SPECIAL PRESENTATION — Update on recent earthquake activity and
preparedness by Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief James Henery.
2. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO
recognizing the Friends of Santa Ana Zoo for their contributions to the
community.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - The City Attorney will report items to be added to
Consent Calendar Item 19A from the Closed Session meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dale Helvig requested City Council to consider parking requirements on all future
projects.
CONSENT CALENDAR
• Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Item 11A to recuse himself due to an
economic interest within the transit zone area, dissented on 19C, and pulled
25C for separate discussion.
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• Councilmember Iglesias, pulled Agenda Items 19C, 25G and 25H for separate
discussion.
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items: Items 11 A through 25H with the following exceptions.
• Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Item 11A to recuse himself due to an
economic interest within the transit zone area, dissented on 19C, and pulled
25C for separate discussion.
• Councilmember Iglesias, pulled Agenda Items 19C, 25G and 25H for separate
discussion.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Sarmiento
Tern
Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas,
Councilmember Iglesias, Councilmember
Penaloza, Councilmember Sarmiento*,
Councilmember Solorio (6)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
None (0)
*Councilmember Sarmiento abstained from 11A.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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.
11A. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA ADOPTING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2019-03 TO
AMEND CERTAIN DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN STANDARDS APPLICABLE
WITHIN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE (SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84)
ZONING DISTRICT — CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 3, 2; 5, 3){STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1)— Planning and Building Agency
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Placed on first reading at the July 2, 2019 City Council meeting and approved by
a vote of 4-0 (Sarmiento absent and Pulido abstained). Published in the
Orange County Reporter on July 5, 2019.
Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Item 11A to recuse himself due to an economic
interest within the transit zone area.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2970 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
NO. 2019-03 AMENDING SECTIONS 41-2009, 41-2010, 41-2011, 41-2012, 41-
2013, 41-2014, 41-2015, 41-2020, 41-2021, 41-2022, 41-2023, 41-2024, 41-
2025, 41-2026, 41-2027, 41-2028, 41-2029, 41-2030, 41-2031, and 41-2032 OF
THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE IN THE TRANSIT ZONING
CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT TO
MODIFY HEIGHT, MASSING, OPEN SPACE LOCATION, DRIVEWAY
STANDARDS, LOT DIMENSIONS AND AMENDING VARIOUS OPTIONS TO
SATISFY REQUIRED PARKING
This Consent — Motion was approved.
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. NOMINATE ROXANA SANCHEZ TO SERVE ON THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION AS THE SANTA ANA
UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE FOR A PARTIAL -TERM
EXPIRING DECEMBER 8, 2020 — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Roxana Sanchez to the Community Redevelopment and
Housing Commission for a partial -term expiring December 8, 2020 as the Student
Representative.
This Consent — Motion was approved.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) —City Attorney's Office
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant
to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government
Code:
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A) Alex Tran, et al. v. Elias Martinez, Jr., et al., OCSC Case No. 30-2017-
00945774-CU-PA-CJC
MOTION: City Council approved a settlement in the amount of $65,000 by a
vote of 5-1 (Iglesias dissented; Agreement No. 2019-110).
Councilmember Sarmiento motioned to approve, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Villegas.
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VOTE:
Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Villegas
Sarmiento
AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas,
Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember
Sarmiento, Councilmember Solorio (5)
NOES: Councilmember Iglesias (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
B) City of Santa Ana v. Alda South, LLC et al., Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30-2017-00938576
MOTION: City Council approved a final payment for the acquisition of property
in the settlement of goodwill in the amount of $275,000 by a vote of 6-0
(Agreement No. 2019-111).
Councilmember Solorio motioned to approve, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Villegas.
MOTION
VOTE
Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Villegas
Solorio
AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas,
Councilmember Iglesias, Councilmember
Penaloza, Councilmember Sarmiento,
Councilmember Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — None.
19C. APPROVE DESTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY OBSOLETE CITY
RECORDS AS OUTLINED IN RESOLUTION 2013-014 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 1) — Public Works Agency
Councilmember Penaloza motioned to approve recommendation, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas.
MOTION: Approve the requests for the destruction of obsolete records from the
Public Works Agency in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City
Council Resolution 2013-014. The Citywide Records Retention Schedule has
specific retention periods for many City documents. The Schedule is modeled
after the California Secretary of State's sample for local government and
incorporates other statutory periods applicable to Santa Ana. These are
minimum retention periods. Each department makes discretionary decisions on
whether to retain records past the minimum requirements.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Villegas
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas,
Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember
Solorio (4)
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
Councilmember Iglesias,
Sarmiento (2)
None (0)
None (0)
Councilmember
20A. APPROVE APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS AND AWARD A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO C.S. LEGACY CONSTRUCTION, INC., IN
THE AMOUNT OF $990,743 FOR THE CENTER STREET URBAN GREENING
PROJECT, FOR A TOTAL DELIVERY COST OF $1,238,430 (PROJECT NO.
17-2674) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 G) - Public Works Agency and Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Agency
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MOTION.
1. Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes).
a. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020-008 - Recognizing $420,000
in Residential Development District 4 prior year fund balance and
appropriating the same amount into the District 4 Acquisition &
Development expenditure account.
b. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020-008 - Recognizing $53,942
in Capital Outlay prior year fund balance and appropriating the same
amount into the Park Improvements expenditure account.
c. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020-008 - Recognizing $93,045
in Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency Fee & Donation
(Carnival Revenue) prior year fund balance and appropriating the same
amount into the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency Fee
& Donation expenditure account.
Award a construction contract to C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of
$990,743, for the term beginning upon execution of the contract and ending
upon project completion, for construction of the Center Street Urban Greening
Project, 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.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery
cost of $1,238,430, which includes $990,743 for the construction contract;
$148,612 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $99,075
project contingency (approximately 10% of the construction contract amount),
paid with State of California Natural Resources Agency grant, District 4
Acquisition & Development funds, Capital Outlay funds, and Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Agency Fee & Donation funds.
This Consent — Motion was approved.
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
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23A. AMEND THE FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
AND AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO VIDO SAMARZICH, INC., IN
THE AMOUNT OF $495,750 FOR THE LOCAL STREET CURB RAMP
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT ESTIMATED DELIVERY COST: $619,708
(PROJECT NO 20-7532) {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 6, 1B AND 1G} - Public
Works Agency
MOTION:
Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Capital Improvement
Program adding the Local Street Curb Ramp Improvements Project and
$620,000 in Community Development Block Grant funding.
2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $495,750, for
construction of the Local Street Curb Ramp Improvements 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.
Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery
cost of $619,708, which includes $495,750 for the construction contract,
$74,383 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $49,575
project contingency (approximately 10% of the construction contract amount),
paid with Community Development Block Grant funding.
This Consent — Motion was approved.
23B. AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO ARNAZ ENGINEERING
CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE CIVIC CENTER STORMWATER LIFT
STATIONS PROJECT ESTIMATED DELIVERY COST: $1,330,000 (PROJECT
NO 17-2675) {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 6, 1 C & 1 G} - Public Works Agency; and
Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
MOTION:
Award a contract to Arnaz Engineering Contractors Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of
$1,022,000, for construction of the Civic Center Stormwater Lift Stations
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.
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2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery
cost of $1,330,000, which includes $1,022,000 for the construction contract,
$153,300 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $154,700
project contingency (approximately 15% of the construction contract amount)
paid with Civic Center Capital Project funding.
This Consent — Motion was approved.
AGREEMENTS
25A. APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH CO -LOCATED
PARTNER ORGANIZATION HOME OWNERSHIP OC AT THE WORK CENTER
AND AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT FROM PARTNER IN THE ESTIMATED
AMOUNT OF $22,117 FOR TERM EXPIRING JUNE 30, 2022 {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 2, 4} -Community Development Agency Workforce Development
Board approved the recommended action at its regular meeting on May 16,
2019, by a vote of 13-0 (Alegre, Baetz, Korthuis, and Smith absent).
MOTION:
Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Workforce Development
Board and Home Ownership OC, which outlines the sharing of resources and
expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center
for a term beginning August 1, 2019 to June 30, 2022 in the estimated
amount of $22,117, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2019-112).
2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute non -
substantive amendments such as adjustments of shared operational
expenses during the term of the Memorandum of Understanding.
This Consent — Motion was approved.
25B. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO LOAN AGREEMENT WITH SANTA ANA
VILLAGE L.P. FOR THE SANTA ANA VETERANS VILLAGE PROJECT
LOCATED AT 3312 WEST FIRST STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $124,383
(GRANT FUNDED) {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 5, 3A; 5, 3C} - Community
Development Agency
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MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute an
amendment to the loan agreement with Santa Ana Village, L.P. for an additional
$124,383 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for a total loan
amount not to exceed $477,346, subject to non -substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2019-113).
This Consent — Motion was approved.
25C. APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH STANTEC IN THE
AMOUNT OF $45,620 TO CONDUCT A STORMWATER FUNDING
FEASIBILITY STUDY, FOR A TOTAL AGREEMENT AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $230,620 (NONGENERAL FUND) (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1H)—
Public Works Agency
Councilmember Sarmiento motioned to approve recommendation, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas.
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to amend the
Scope of Work for the agreement with Stantec which commenced on July 3,
2018 and is scheduled to terminate on July 2, 2021 with provision for two 1-year
extensions, in order to conduct a stormwater funding feasibility study and
increase the compensation by an amount not to exceed $45,620, for a total
agreement amount not to exceed $230,620 in the Water Admin/Engineering
fund, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (AGMT. No. 2019-114).
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Villegas
Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas,
Councilmember Iglesias, Councilmember
Penaloza, Councilmember Sarmiento,
Councilmember Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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25D. APPROVE COOPERATIVE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY
OF COSTA MESA FOR MACARTHUR BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS
(PROJECT NO. 20-6953) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 B, 1 C, 1 G } — Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
cooperative reimbursement agreement with the City of Costa Mesa for the
MacArthur Boulevard Improvements Project, in an amount not to exceed
$64,568.40, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2019-115).
This Consent — Motion was approved.
25E. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH OCEAN
BLUE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $102,000
FOR SPILL RESPONSE, STORM DRAIN FACILITY CLEANING, CRIME
SCENE CLEANUP, AND JAIL CELL DECONTAMINATION SERVICES FOR A
NEW TOTAL AGREEMENT AMOUNT OF $1,222,000 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
6, 1 C} — Public Works Agency and Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute a
second amendment to the Agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services,
Inc., to increase the annual expenditure amount for the one-year term ending
June 19, 2020, by $57,000, and increase the annual expenditure amount for the
optional one-year extension term ending June 19, 2021, by $45,000, if exercised,
for a total increase of $102,000, for a new total agreement amount of $1,222,000,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (AGMT. No. 2019-116).
This Consent — Motion was approved.
25F. AWARD AGREEMENTS TO PROJECT PARTNERS, INC., INTERWEST
CONSULTING GROUP, PENCO ENGINEERING, INC., GKASSOCIATES, AND
TRANSTECH FOR ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS, FOR A TOTAL AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $2,500,000 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1C) — Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to execute
five agreements with the firms listed below to provide engineering, technical, and
administrative support services, for a three-year period commencing July 16,
2019, and expiring July 15, 2022, with a provision for one, two-year renewal
option exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, for a total aggregate
amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for the five contracts combined, for the term of
the contract, including the optional renewal, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney:
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1. Project Partners (AGMT. No. 2019-117-01);
2. Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. (AGMT. No. 2019-117-02);
3. Penco, a Cannon Company (AGMT. No. 2019-117-03);
4. GK & Associates (AGMT. No. 2019-117-04) and
5. Transtech Engineers, Inc. (AGMT. No. 2019-117-05)
In order to provide the best services to the City, staff will endeavor to distribute
work equally among the five consultants, but reserves the right to assign more
work to one or more consultants over another based on type of support position
required, availability of staff, and performance, among other factors.
This Consent — Motion was approved.
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas motioned to approve recommendations for Item 25G and 25H,
seconded by Councilmember Sarmiento.
25G. APPROVE A SIX-MONTH EXTENSION TO SECOND AMENDED AGREEMENT
FOR PARAMEDIC/MEDICAL BILLING AND COLLECTION SERVICES WITH
WITTMAN ENTERPRISES, LLC FOR UP TO $200,000 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
7, 5F} — Finance and Management Services Agency
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council
to execute a six-month extension to the second amended agreement with
Wittman Enterprises, LLC, ("Wittman") effective July 1, 2019 through December
31, 2019, extending the current two-year agreement that expired on June 30,
2019, for an amount of $200,000 subject to non -substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2019-118).
25H. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN CAPITAL ENTERPRISES, INC.
AND SECOND AMENDMENT WITH PENNCREDIT FOR COLLECTION
AGENCY SERVICES {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 11 - Finance and Management
Services Agency
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute an agreement
with American Capital Enterprises, Inc. for a five-year period effective July 1,
2019 through June 30, 2024, for referral of delinquencies beginning July 1,
2019, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2019-119).
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2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with PennCredit for a two-year period effective
July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021, for referral of existing delinquent
accounts placed prior to June 30, 2019, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (AGMT. No. 2019-120).
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Sarmiento
Tern
Villegas
VOTE: AYES:
Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas,
Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember
Sarmiento, Councilmember Solorio (5)
NOES:
Councilmember Iglesias (1)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
None (0)
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pulido made an announcement regarding Item 75A.
ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO ROXANA SANCHEZ, COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSIONER:
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS
55A. APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT; ADOPT A RESOLUTION
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2015-026 TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES
TO THE CITY'S BASIC CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
ADDING THE POSITION OF CORRECTIONAL MANAGER (NON -SWORN)
AND DELETING THE POSITION OF CORRECTIONAL MANAGER; AND
APPROVE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SANTA ANA
POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (SAPMA) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7,
4, & 6) - Human Resources Department
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AMENDED MOTION: Continue Item 55A to the next meeting in August.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pulido
Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas,
Councilmember Iglesias, Councilmember
Penaloza, Councilmember Sarmiento,
Councilmember Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - BUSINESS
60A. APPROVE A DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT TO ALLOW A 552 UNIT
AFFORDABLE RENTAL PROJECT AT 2110, 2114, AND 2020 EAST FIRST
STREET (STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 5, 31 — Community Development
Agency; and Planning and Building Agency Planning Commission approved
recommended action on June 4, 2018 by a vote of 4-1 (Bacerra dissented).
PUBLIC COMMENT
• Lisa Pedersen spoke in support of item.
• Elizabeth Hansburg on behalf of People for Housing Orange County, spoke in
support of item.
• Kimberly Adams spoke in support of item.
• Jonathan Gibson spoke in support of item.
• Isuri Ramos on behalf of the Kennedy Commission, spoke in support of item.
• A motion was made by Councilmember Solorio; seconded by Councilmember
Sarmiento with comment. However, after discussion, Councilmember
Solorio withdrew his motion.
• Michael Massey, Chief Development Officer, representing Jamboree Housing
addressed City Council regarding parking management concerns.
• Laura Archuletta, President and Chief Executive Officer of Jamboree
Housing, provided a brief presentation.
• Councilmember Solorio withdrew his motion.
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MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
Density Bonus Agreement with Santa Ana Pacific Associates, and Santa Ana
Pacific Associates ll, or assigns, for a 55-year term, for the development of a
552-unit affordable rental project at 2110, 2114, and 2020 East First Street,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (A GMT. No. 2019 X)OO.
MOTION:
VOTE
Motion failed.
. VII1100
Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Penaloza
Sarmiento
AYES: Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember
Sarmiento (2)
NOES: Mayor Pulido None, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas,
Councilmember Iglesias (3)
ABSTAIN: Solorio (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
65A. CONSIDER AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT TO APPROPRIATE $399,606
OF NEW GENERAL FUND MONEY FROM UNCLAIMED DEPOSITS
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4,1) - Finance and Management Services Agency
Councilmember Iglesias requested staff to focus on senior services, music
programs for youth, and paid internship programs for youth.
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas requested funds to be allocated to senior programs.
Councilmember Penaloza requested allocation of funds towards census
outreach.
Mayor Pulido in support of allocation of funds of $50,000 or more towards census
outreach.
Councilmember Solorio provided direction to staff regarding allocation of funds
to various programs.
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Councilmember Sarmiento echoed colleagues' requests along with allocation of
funds to address deteriorating park restrooms.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Thomas Gordon expressed concern as to City's efforts to address homeless
issues.
MOTION AMENDED: to approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five
affirmative votes). APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020-011 - Approve
an Appropriation Adjustment of $399,606, to appropriate newly recognized
General Fund money in the service program(s) and amounts selected by City
Council as follows:
• Census Outreach Efforts - $99,000
• Senior Services Programs - $ 100,000
• Quality of Life Team - $100,000
• Additional Youth Programing, Newhope Library and Park Restroom
Maintenance - $100,000
MOTION:
VOTE
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pulido
Solorio
AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas,
Councilmember Iglesias, Councilmember
Penaloza, Councilmember Sarmiento,
Councilmember Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Discussion of Item 75A taken out of order.
75A. PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2019-01 TO
AMEND CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTERS 18, 21, AND 40 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ALLOWING VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL
INTEGRATION OF CANNABIS BUSINESSES; UPDATING OWNERSHIP
TRANSFERS PROCEDURAL STANDARDS AND REQUIREMENTS,
SECURITY DEPOSITS, AND VARIOUS ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSES;
UPDATING AND STREAMLINING REGULATORY COMPONENTS: REDUCING
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CANNABIS TESTING TAXES TO TWO PERCENT OF GROSS RECEIPTS;
AND ADOPTING A CANOPY MEASUREMENT AND SQUARE FOOTAGE
ALLOCATION SERVICE FEE {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2; 3, 3; 3, 5; 4, 31 -
Planning and Building Agency and Finance and Management Services Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 5, 2019 and July
12. 2019.
Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Sarmiento recused themselves from
discussion of Business Item 75B; and discussion of item taken out of order.
AMENDED MOTION: To continue Item 75A to the next meeting in August.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Solorio
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pro Tern Villegas, Councilmember
Penaloza, Councilmember Solorio (3)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pulido and Councilmember Sarmiento
(2)
ABSENT: Councilmember Iglesias (1)
Amended motion failed.
75B. PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2019-02 FILED BY FIEDLER
GROUP ON BEHALF OF 7-ELEVEN INC. (PROJECT APPLICANT)
PERTAINING TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-12 AND TO
CONSIDER A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW NO. 2017-140) AND AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2019-02 TO
PERMIT THE ESTABLISHMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF A 7-ELEVEN
CONVENIENCE STORE AND GAS STATION AT 1904 WEST FIRST STREET
AND TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATIONS OF THE PROPERTIES AT
1904, 1910 AND 1916 WEST FIRST STREET AND AT 1901 WEST WALNUT
STREET FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2)
AND 2002 WEST FIRST STREET FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (Cl) TO
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 21 - Planning and
Building Agency On June 10, 2019, the Planning Commission by a vote of
7-0 approved the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and the Variance and
recommended approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) and zone
change and added conditions to CUP as reflected in staff report. Legal
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Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 5, 2019 and notices
mailed on said date.
Mayor Pulido opened the public hearing at 8:27 p.m. Note: Correspondence
received and on file.
Mayor Pulido reopened the public hearing at 8:28 p.m., and the following
speakers addressed council:
David Benavides in support of denying appeal.
Ben Steckler addressed City Council to request approval of appeal of the second
requirement to have security on the premises.
Diego Zarate unsupportive of item.
Chris Rodriguez addressed City Council to express concerns.
Sherri Olson asking council to support their store without the condition of security
guards, since they have security measures in place.
City Manager Kristine Ridge clarified the motion based on council discussion.
Councilmember Sarmiento motioned to adopt as amended, seconded by Mayor
Pulido.
Councilmember Penaloza moved for substitute motion. Discussion and vote of
substitute motion considered prior to the vote on the amended motion.
SUBSTITUE MOTION: It is recommended that the City Council take the
following actions:
Adopt a resolution to amend with the condition of placing a six-month
review period to determine if a security guard is required after consulting
with Police Department, the neighborhood association, and local non-profit
organizations.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2019-02 OF THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO ADD TWO
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP)
NO. 2019-12 FOR THE 24 HOUR OPERATION OF THE 7 ELEVEN
CONVENIENCE STORE TO BE LOCATED AT 1904 WEST FIRST
STREET AND UPHOLDING GRANTING OF THE CUP WITH THE
ADDITIONAL TWO CONDITIONS FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND
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GENERAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY
2. Adopt a resolution.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
ADOPTING MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW NO. 2017-140 AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING
AND REPORTING PROGRAM RELATIVE TO AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2019-02, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-12
AND VARIANCE NO. 2019-01 FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 1904
WEST FIRST STREET
3. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2019-02
REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1904 WEST FIRST
STREET, 1910 WEST FIRST STREET, 1916 WEST FIRST STREET,
AND 1901 WEST WALNUT STREET FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1)
TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) AND 2002 WEST FIRST STREET
FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL
(C2)
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Iglesias
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember
Iglesias (2)
NOES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio (4)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Substitute motion failed; and original amended motion considered and passed.
AMENDED MOTION: It is recommended that the City Council take the following
actions:
1. Adopt a resolution with the condition of placing security guard for a six-
month review period and authorize staff to negotiate the hours for security
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guard after consulting with Police Department, the neighborhood
association, and local non-profit organizations.
AMENDED RESOLUTION NO. 2019-066 - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL
APPLICATION NO. 2019-02 OF THE DETERMINATION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION TO ADD TWO ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
FOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) NO. 2019712 FOR THE 24
HOUR OPERATION OF THE 7 ELEVEN CONVENIENCE STORE TO BE
LOCATED AT 1904 WEST FIRST STREET AND UPHOLDING
GRANTING OF THE CUP WITH THE ADDITIONAL TWO CONDITIONS
FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE
COMMUNITY
2. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2019-067 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION, ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW NO. 2017-140
AND ADOPTING A MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM RELATIVE TO AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2019-02,
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-12 AND VARIANCE NO. 2019-
01 FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 1904 WEST FIRST STREET
3. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-2971 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2019-02 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED
AT 1904 WEST FIRST STREET, 1910 WEST FIRST STREET, 1916
WEST FIRST STREET, AND 1901 WEST WALNUT STREET FROM
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) AND 2002
WEST FIRST STREET FROM COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (Cl) TO
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2)
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pulido
Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio (4)
NOES: Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember
Iglesias (2)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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75C. PUBLIC HEARING —REPORT ON WATER QUALITY RELATIVE TO PUBLIC
HEALTH GOALS (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 61 - Public Works Agency
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 5, 2019.
Mayor Pulido opened the Public Hearing at 9:12 p.m. There were no speakers
and the Hearing closed.
Water Resources Manager Nabil Saba provided council with a brief presentation.
MOT/ON: Receive and file the report on Water Quality Relative to Public Health
Goals.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Sarmiento
Tem
Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas,
Councilmember Iglesias, Councilmember
Penaloza, Councilmember Sarmiento,
Councilmember Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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. Only action available to City Council is to provide direction to City
Manager.
85A. DISCUSS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION, IF ANY, TO CITY MANAGER
REGARDING OC STREETCAR PROJECT AND TRANSIT -ORIENTED
DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AROUND PROPOSED PROJECT
STATIONS, INCLUDING THE WILLOWICK STATION AREA AND PROPERTY —
Councilmember Solorio
Councilmember Solorio directed staff to provide City Council with OC Streetcar
Project review and surrounding transit development.
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COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS (Non -Agenda Items).
• John Raya and Mary Lara, addressed City Council to extend invitation to TKO's
recognition ceremony on July 21, 2019.
• Mayor Pulido requested staff to place the TKO recognition Ceremony event on
councilmembers' calendars.
• Carl Beninger commended Santa Ana Police Department for their efforts in
responding to neighborhood incident, thanked staff for addressing railroad clean-up,
and expressed concern with lack of funds for tree maintenance.
• Councilmember Penaloza directed City Manager to address tree concerns.
• Chris Schmidt echoes Carl Beninger's request for additional tree maintenance funds.
Also, spoke in support of creating new libraries and increasing library staff.
• Ellen Koldeway addressed City Council to express recommendations to operations
to Boards and Commissions and updating gift limitations.
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Ridge informed City Council of upcoming Shakespeare by the Sea
performance at Birch Park on Thursday, July 25th; Street Breakfast event held on
Sunday, July 28th; Blessing of the City to be held on Saturday, August 4th in
honor of the City's 150th Anniversary; and provided City Council with update on
medium enhancement efforts.
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
• Councilmember Penaloza reported on attendance at Independence Day
event, appointment to Orange County Housing Finance Trust, and opening of
Benchmark restaurant.
• Councilmember Solorio directed staff to provide update on parking
management study, inquired about a past pilot median program highlighting
California friendly landscape, noted upcoming attendance to the Santa Anita
Neighborhood Association meeting to speak on the redevelopment of
Willowick, and congratulated Public Works Agency staff for receiving a grant.
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• Councilmember Iglesias reported attendance at Police Department simulator
facility and the 4th of July celebration event. Directed staff to introduce a
parade at the next 4th of July event and to address Ward 4 appointments at
the next City Council meeting.
Councilmember Sarmiento welcomed Daisy Gomez, Clerk of the Council;
going forwarded requested public comments to be heard at the beginning of
meeting; thanked Police Chief and department this past week for the Nixle
messaging; and thanked Public Works Agency director and staff for
expediting applications.
• Mayor Pro Tern Villegas thanked Santa Ana Police Department for their efforts
in assisting pool -drowning incident that occurred over the
weekend. Congratulated 11 Orange County Fire Authority Explorers who will
be graduating this coming weekend.
ADJOURNED 9:54 P.M. - The next regular meeting scheduled for August 6, 2019 has
been canceled. The next meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, August
20, 2019 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.
Daisy Gomez
Clerk of the Council
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