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FINAL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
April 7, 2020
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
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COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS), THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARED A LOCAL
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CALL TO ORDER - Mayor PULIDO
Mayor Pulido called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.
Councilmembers: BACERRA, IGLESIAS, PENALOZA, SARMIENTO, SOLORIO AND
VILLEGAS
PUBLIC COMMENTS - In accordance with California Governor's Executive Order N-25-
20 regarding the Brown Act and guidance from the California Department of Public
Health on gatherings, please note the following:
Comments for Public Participation or for a specific item on the agenda will be accepted
by email only. Comments will be viewable on the City Meetings web page. The City
Clerk will announce a report in support of or opposition to an item. The deadline to
submit your comments is Council meeting Tuesday, by 5:00 p.m.
Please email your comments to ecomment@santa-ana.org
Please state your name for the record, on the subject line of your email, state the
following: "Public Comment for Agenda Item No. #"
E-comments received and filed.
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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:
1A) City of Santa Ana v. County of Orange, et al, United States District Court
Case No. SA CV 20-0069-DOC (DFMx)
2B) 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)
3C) 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)
4D) AC 2525 Main, LLC, et al v. City of Santa Ana, et al, Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 30-2020-01137879-CU-WM-CXC
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.8:
Address of Property: 3017 West 5th Street, APN: 198-291-08
Agency Negotiator: Kristine Ridge, City Manager
Negotiating Parties: City of Garden Grove
Under Negotiation: Price and terms related to the possible acquisition of real
property.
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.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND CONVENE TO THE REGULAR OPEN SESSION.
Mayor Pulido adjourned Closed Session meeting at 6:25 p.m. and convened to the
Regular Open Session.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN MEETING - APRIL 7, 2020, 5:45 p.m.
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR PULIDO
Mayor called meeting to order 6:25 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
Councilmember Bacerra
Councilmember Iglesias
Councilmember Penaloza
Councilmember Sarmiento
Councilmember Solorio
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas
Mayor Pulido
STAFF Present
COUNCILMEMBERS BACERRA, IGLESIAS, PENALOZA, SARMIENTO, SOLORIO,
AND VILLEGAS
Clerk of the Council described the process for public participation and how to provide
public comment.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - MAYOR PULIDO
INVOCATION - HEATHER RILEY, POLICE CHAPLAIN
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - The City Attorney will report items to be added to
Consent Calendar Item 19A from the Closed Session meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - In accordance with California Governor's Executive Order N-25-
20 regarding the Brown Act and guidance from the California Department of Public
Health on gatherings, please note the following: Comments for Public Participation or
for a specific item on the agenda will be accepted by email only. Comments will be
viewable on the City Meetings web page. The City Clerk will announce a report in
support of or opposition to an item. The deadline to submit your comments is Council
meeting Tuesday, by 5:00 p.m.
Please email your comments to ecomment@santa-ana.org
Please state your name for the record, on the subject line of your email, state the
following: "Public Comment for Agenda Item No. #"
E-comments received and filed.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 3 APRIL 7, 2020
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items:
Items 10A through 55D.
Motion to adopt staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items: Items 10A
through 55D, with the exception of item 55A, moved by Councilmember Penaloza seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas.
Councilmember Penaloza motioned to adopt, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Villegas.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Villegas
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Penaloza, Councilmember Solorio, Mayor Pro
Tem Villegas, Mayor Pulido (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Councilmember Iglesias, Councilmember
Sarmiento (2)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 17,
2020 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approved 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.
11A. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 2019-03 REZONING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 813
NORTH EUCLID STREET FROM TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R-2) TO
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (C-1) – Planning and Building Agency - Placed on
first reading at the March 17, 2020 City Council meeting and approved by a vote
of 6-0 (Pulido absent). Published in the Orange County Reporter on March 27,
2020.
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MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
This consent Item - Ordinance No. NS-2985 was approved.
11B. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS – Planning and Building
Agency - Placed on first reading at the March 17, 2020 City Council meeting and
approved by a vote of 5-0 (Pulido and Solorio absent). Published in the Orange
County Reporter on March 27, 2020.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
This consent Item - Ordinance No. NS-2986 was approved.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) – City Attorney’s Office
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there is no reportable action.
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES – Clerk of the Council Office
None.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A. APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND ADDITIONAL
CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR EXISTING CONTRACTS TO ADD STREET
IMPROVEMENT AND MEDIAN LANDSCAPING PROJECTS FOR AN
ESTIMATED TOTAL PROJECT DELIVERY COST OF $2,981,016 (PROJECT
NOS. 19-6942, 17-6880, & 17-6801) - Public Works Agency
MOTION:
1. Approve an increase to existing contract contingencies to perform additional
street improvements and median landscape improvements as summarized in
the tables below, for a total of $2,981,016:
1a. Street Improvements
Project No. 19-6942 with All American Asphalt, Original Contract Amount -
$1,716,649, Original Contingency Amount - $68,000, Additional
Contingency - $742,500, New Total - $2,527,149
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1b. Median Landscape Improvements
Project No. 17-6880 with Vido Samarzich, Original Contract Amount -
$3,776,881, Original Contingency Amount - $377,688, Additional
Contingency - $1,195,702, New Total - $5,350,271
Project No. 17-6801with Aramexx Construction, Original Contract Amount
- $2,856,418, Original Contingency Amount - $300,160, Additional
Contingency - $1,042,814, New Total - $4,199,392
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020-143 - Recognizing $2,473,000
in the General Fund, Prior Year Fund Balance revenue account, and
appropriating the same to the General Fund, Public Works Roadway
Markings & Signs, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$170,760 TO TRANSWEST TRUCK CENTER LLC FOR TWO FORD F550
CHIPPER BODY TRUCKS (ENTERPRISE FUND) (SPECIFICATION NO. 20-
003) - Finance and Management Services Agency and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to Transwest
Truck Center LLC., for two Ford F550 chipper body trucks for a total amount not to
exceed $160,760, plus a contingency of $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$170,760, to be funded by the Sanitation Enterprise Fund, subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
22B. AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $154,502
TO QUEST SOLUTION INC. FOR 30 PANASONIC TOUGHBOOKS,
ACCESSORIES AND EXTENDED WARRANTY FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC DIVISION (SPECIFICATION NO. 20-029) - Finance
and Management Services Agency and Police Department
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to Quest
Solution Inc., for the purchase of 30 Panasonic toughbooks, accessories and extended
warranty to be used by the Police Department Traffic Division as electronic citation
writing devices for a total not to exceed $154,502 subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGREEMENTS
25A. AMEND AGREEMENT WITH INFOR (US) INC FOR FINANCIAL SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE, SERVICES, AND SOFTWARE LICENSES – Information
Technology Department
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 6 APRIL 7, 2020
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement with Infor (US) Inc. for
Lawson financial system maintenance, services, and software licenses in an amount not
to exceed $811,697.59 over an approximate three-year period from April 8, 2020,
through May 31, 2022, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-062 was approved.
25B. APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH BEYAZ & PATEL, INC., RICHARD BRADY &
ASSOCIATES, INC., AND TETRA TECH, INC. FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING
SERVICES FOR SEISMIC AND STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENTS OF WATER
STORAGE RESERVOIRS FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS, FOR A TOTAL
AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $625,000 – Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Beyaz & Patel, Inc.,
Richard Brady & Associates, Inc., and Tetra Tech, Inc. to provide on-call engineering
services for the three-year period beginning April 7, 2020, and ending on April 6, 2023,
with a provision for one two-year extension, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$625,000 subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX, Agreement No. A-2020-XXX and Agreement No.
A-2020-XXX).
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-063, No. 2020-064, and 2020-065
were approved.
RESOLUTIONS - Consent
55A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 91-088 TO EXPAND THE
SOUTH COAST PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES – Public Works
Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 1991-088 RELATED TO THE SOUTH
COAST PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE
BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT
Motion to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-021 ENTITLED. A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 1991-088
RELATED TO THE SOUTH COAST PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT moved by
Councilmember Penaloza seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Villegas.
Councilmember Penaloza motioned to adopt, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Villegas.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Villegas
Penaloza
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VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Iglesias, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas, Mayor
Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Councilmember Penaloza inquired about the current parking permit procedures
and an update on a citywide parking study.
Public Works Agency Executive Director Nabil Saba provided a brief status on
parking study and timeframe of presenting the results and recommendation to
council for direction.
Councilmember Iglesias inquired about the cost and the maximum permits
allowed.
Councilmember Solorio spoke on a past pilot parking study.
Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency, Minh Tai, noted parking is a
zoning standard and will be part of the comprehensive zoning code update,
immediately following the update of the general plan.
55B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 92-87 TO EXPAND THE
EASTSIDE PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES – Public Works
Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 1992-087 RELATED TO THE EASTSIDE
PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE
BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT
This consent Item- Resolution No. 2020-022 was approved.
55C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 2001-035 TO EXPAND
THE PICO-LOWELL PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES – Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2001-035 RELATED TO THE PICO-LOWELL
PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE
BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT
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This consent Item- Resolution No. 2020-023 was approved.
55D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 96-092 TO EXPAND THE
NORTHEAST PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES – Public Works
Agency
This consent Item- Resolution No. 2020-024 was approved.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS - Business
55E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING PROJECTS FOR SB1 FUNDING IN THE
AMOUNT OF $6,378,389 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM – Public Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY SB 1: THE
ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
Executive Director of Public Works Agency Nabil Saba provided the formulation of
the Capital Improvement Program, status of the Bristol Street Widening project,
and how projects were analyzed.
Mayor Pulido requested staff to provide a memo outlining the timeline of project
completion to be provided to council and public.
Motion to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-025 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO
BE FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT moved by
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas seconded by Councilmember Sarmiento.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember
Sarmiento.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Sarmiento
Tem
Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Iglesias, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas, Mayor Pulido
(7)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55F. ADOPT THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY
SERVICES RESOLUTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF OBTAINING CERTAIN
FEDERAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OR STATE ASSISTANCE UNDER
THE CALIFORNIA DISASTER ASSISTANCE ACT – City Attorney’s Office
MOTION: Adopt the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (“Cal OES”)
Resolution designating the City Manager, the Police Chief, or the Executive Director of
Finance as authorized agents to execute applications for financial assistance on behalf
of the City of Santa Ana for the purpose of obtaining post-disaster public assistance
grants from Cal OES and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”).
Motion to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-026 ENTITLED: Adopt the California
Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (“Cal OES”) Resolution designating the City
Manager, the Police Chief, or the Executive Director of Finance as authorized agents to
execute applications for financial assistance on behalf of the City of Santa Ana for the
purpose of obtaining post-disaster public assistance grants from Cal OES and the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (“FEMA”). moved by Councilmember
Sarmiento seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
Councilmember Sarmiento motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember
Bacerra.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Bacerra
Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Iglesias, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas, Mayor
Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - BUSINESS
60A. APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 - 2021 EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS
GRANTS PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $500,947 - Community
Development Agency
1. Approve an allocation of the Emergency Solutions Grants Program for
Fiscal Year 2020-2021 in the amount equal to the Grant Year 2020 award
of $500,947 from the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
2. Direct the City Attorney to finalize and authorize the City Manager to
execute a memorandum of understanding with the Santa Ana Police
Department and agreements with non-profit homeless service providers
awarded funds as part of the approved program for a one-year term
beginning July 1, 2020 and expiring June 30, 2021 from the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
1. HEART- Outreach and engagement by SAPD - $51,880
2. Interval House - Shelter as a result of domestic violence - $40,000
3. Mercy House – Financial assistance for those at-risk of homelessness,
rental assistance, case management, and housing search placement.
($25,000 for Homeless Prevention and $100,000 for Rapid Re-
Housing) - $125,000
4. Mercy House and New Santa Ana Homeless Shelter Operator
$151,468 for Emergency Shelter at The Link through October 2020.
Any remaining funds will be allocated to the new shelter operator -
$151,468
5. Second Chance OC – shelter services, case management - $30,000
6. WISEPlace - Financial assistance, case management and housing
search and placement - $50,000
7. 2-1-1 Orange County – Data collection - $15,028
Total for Non-Profit Organizations - $463,376
8. Administration - $37,571
TOTAL $500,947
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Motion to adopt:
1. Approve an allocation of the Emergency Solutions Grants Program for Fiscal Year
2020-2021 in the amount equal to the Grant Year 2020 award of $500,947 from the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Direct the City Attorney to finalize and authorize the City Manager to execute a
memorandum of understanding with the Santa Ana Police Department and agreements
with non-profit homeless service providers awarded funds as part of the approved
program for a one-year term beginning July 1, 2020 and expiring June 30, 2021 from the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
A-2020-066).
1. HEART- Outreach and engagement by SAPD - $51,880 - Agreement No. 2020-066-
01
2. Interval House - Shelter as a result of domestic violence - $40,000- Agreement No.
2020-066-02
3. Mercy House – Financial assistance for those at-risk of homelessness, rental
assistance, case management, and housing search placement. ($25,000 for Homeless
Prevention and $100,000 for Rapid Re- Housing) - $125,000- Agreement No. 2020-
066-03
4. Mercy House and New Santa Ana Homeless Shelter Operator $151,468 for
Emergency Shelter at The Link through October 2020. Any remaining funds will be
allocated to the new shelter operator - $151,468- Agreement No. 2020-066-04
5. Second Chance OC – shelter services, case management - $30,000- Agreement No.
2020-066-05
6. WISEPlace - Financial assistance, case management and housing search and
placement - $50,000- Agreement No. 2020-066-06
7. 2-1-1 Orange County – Data collection - $15,028- Agreement No. 2020-066-07,
moved by Mayor Pro Tem Villegas seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember
Penaloza.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Penaloza
Tem
Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Iglesias, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas, Mayor Pulido
(7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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60B. APPROVE A PRE-COMMITMENT OF $3,904,341 OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
FUNDS TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS AND MERCY HOUSE
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE WESTVIEW HOUSE PROJECT LOCATED
AT 2530 AND 2534 WESTMINSTER AVENUE – Community Development
Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a pre-commitment letter with
Community Development Partners (“CDP”) and Mercy House Community Housing
Development Organization (“Mercy House CHDO”) for $3,904,341 in affordable housing
funds consisting of $1,514,113 in Inclusionary Housing funds, $2,003,705 in HOME
Investment Partnerships Program funds and $386,523 in Rental Rehabilitation Program
funds for the development of the Westview House affordable housing project located at
2530 and 2534 Westminster Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701, (APNs 198-132-21 and
198-132-23), subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
Motion to approve to authorize the City Manager to execute a pre-commitment letter with
Community Development Partners (“CDP”) and Mercy House Community Housing
Development Organization (“Mercy House CHDO”) for $3,904,341 in affordable housing
funds consisting of $1,514,113 in Inclusionary Housing funds, $2,003,705 in HOME
Investment Partnerships Program funds and $386,523 in Rental Rehabilitation Program
funds for the development of the Westview House affordable housing project located at
2530 and 2534 Westminster Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701, (APNs 198-132-21 and
198-132-23), subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney. moved by Councilmember Penaloza seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Villegas.
Councilmember Penaloza motioned to approve, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Villegas.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Villegas
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Iglesias, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas, Mayor
Pulido (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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60C. APPROVE A REALLOCATION OF FISCAL YEAR 2020 - 2021 COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS OF $90,000 AND
APPROVE $90,000 IN INCLUSIONARY HOUSING FUNDS TO FUND
WISEPLACE - Community Development Agency
1. Approve a reallocation of $90,000 Fiscal Year 2020 – 21 Community
Development Block Grant funds from WISEPlace to Relámpago Del Cielo
($30,000), Women's Journey Foundation ($30,000) and the Delhi Center
($30,000).
2. Direct the City Attorney to finalize and authorize the City Manager to
execute agreements with Relámpago Del Cielo, Women's Journey
Foundation, and the Delhi Center for the revised amounts as part of the
approved Community Development Block Grant Program for a two-year
term beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Funding for these three agreements for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 will be
renewed by the City Manager at the same award amount for Fiscal Year
2021-2022 subject to review of the non-profit organization’s performance
(Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
1. Relámpago del Cielo – Folklorico Dance Instruction - $114,650
2. Women’s Journey Foundation – Next Generation, Emotional
Intelligence Through the Arts - $115,000
3. Delhi Center/Public Law Center - Family Economic Success
Initiative Program - $110,000
TOTAL - $339,650
3. Direct the City Attorney to finalize and authorize the City Manager to
execute an agreement with WISEPlace (Steps to Independence) for a
two-year term beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022 from
Inclusionary Housing funds in the amount of $90,000, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Funding for this agreement for FY 2020-2021 will be renewed at the same
award amount for FY 2021-2022 subject to review of the non-profit
organization’s performance (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
Motion to approve:
1. Approve a reallocation of $90,000 Fiscal Year 2020 – 21 Community Development
Block Grant funds from WISEPlace to Relámpago Del Cielo ($30,000), Women's
Journey Foundation ($30,000) and the Delhi Center ($30,000).
2. Direct the City Attorney to finalize and authorize the City Manager to execute
agreements with Relámpago Del Cielo, Women's Journey Foundation, and the Delhi
Center for the revised amounts as part of the approved Community Development
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Block Grant Program for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30,
2022, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney. Funding for these three agreements for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 will be
renewed by the City Manager at the same award amount for Fiscal Year 2021-2022
subject to review of the non-profit organization’s performance (Agreement No. A-
2020-067).
1. Relámpago del Cielo – Folklorico Dance Instruction - $114,650 - Agreement No.
2020-067-01
2. Women’s Journey Foundation – Next Generation, Emotional Intelligence Through
the Arts - $115,000 - Agreement No. 2020-067-02
3. Delhi Center/Public Law Center - Family Economic Success Initiative Program -
$110,000 - Agreement No. 2020-067-03.
3. Direct the City Attorney to finalize and authorize the City Manager to execute an
agreement with WISEPlace (Steps to Independence) for a two-year term beginning
July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022 from Inclusionary Housing funds in the amount
of $90,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney. Funding for this agreement for FY 2020-2021 will be renewed at the
same award amount for FY 2021-2022 subject to review of the non-profit
organization’s performance (Agreement No. A-2020-068). moved by Mayor Pro
Tem Villegas seconded by Councilmember Sarmiento.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas motioned to approve, seconded by Councilmember
Sarmiento.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Sarmiento
Tem
Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Iglesias, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas, Mayor Pulido
(7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
60D. RECEIVE AND FILE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
ON RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGARDING HISTORIC
RESOURCES POLICIES AND REGULATIONS AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO
COMMISSION AND STAFF – Planning and Building Agency - Historic
Resources Commission approved recommended action on February 6, 2020 by
a vote of 6-0 (Murashie and Schaefer absent).
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Received and filed the Historic Resources Commission memorandum outlining
recommendations to the City Council and provided directions to Commission and staff.
Councilmember Bacerra request staff look to the City of Whittier for examples
regarding prior to the issuance of demolition permits, having project
seek certificate of appropriateness, review the composition of the Historic
Resources Commission, and direct staff to return to council with recommendations
on Issues 4, 5, 6 and regards to the fees.
Councilmember Sarmiento requested staff to consider cost recovery from the
property owners for properties filed on the Mills Act, and that staff be vigilant in
ensuring that there is preservation of properties that may not be in a historic district
or registry during planning process/applications.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas in support of Historic Resources Commission
representative not having a vote when sitting in on a Planning Commission
meeting.
Councilmember Iglesias in support of reducing the Mills Act application fees.
Councilmember Penaloza in echoes Councilmember Bacerra's comment.
Mayor Pulido in support of a Historic Resources Commissioner observing at a
Planning Commission meeting, however, not in support of the representative
having a vote.
City Manager Kristine outlined Council direction.
Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, announced that a comment in support of Item
60D was received.
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75A. PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2020-01 TO
AMEND SEVERAL SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE – Planning and Building Agency - Planning Commission
approved recommended action on February 24, 2020 by a vote of 7-0. Legal
Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on March 27, 2020.
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MOTION: Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE INCLUDING SECTIONS: 41-196 (ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES), 41-313.5 (PARKING LOTS AND PARKING STRUCTURES), 41-324
(PARKING LOTS AND PARKING STRUCTURES), 41-766 (INTERPRETATION OF
CHAPTER REGULATIONS), AND 41-1341 (DRIVE-THROUGH STANDARDS) OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
Mayor Pulido abstained from item 75A due to prior work he has done for parking
companies, that might result in a conflict of interest.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m.
Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency, Minh Thai, provided a brief
presentation.
Councilmember Bacerra requested zoning code be updated to include gender-
neutral language.
Councilmember Sarmiento requested clarification on section 41-196
and expressed support of the additional provisions to be presented to council for
further clarifications.
Councilmember Solorio requested additional information on types of office or
industrial uses that are located next to residential properties; and expressed
concerns with unlawful queuing at drive-thru establishments encroaching on the
public-right-of way.
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Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, announced methods to provide comment.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas closed the public
hearing at 7:48 p.m.
Motion to adopt Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING
VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE INCLUDING SECTIONS: 41-196 (ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES), 41-313.5 (PARKING LOTS AND PARKING STRUCTURES), 41-324
(PARKING LOTS AND PARKING STRUCTURES), 41-766 (INTERPRETATION OF
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CHAPTER REGULATIONS), AND 41-1341 (DRIVE-THROUGH STANDARDS) OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL moved by Councilmember Bacerra seconded by
Councilmember Penaloza.
Councilmember Bacerra motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember
Penaloza.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Penaloza
Bacerra
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Iglesias, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pulido (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
75B. PUBLIC HEARING - REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
AMENDING THE FY 19-20 MISCELLANEOUS FEES SCHEDULE TO ADD A
SMALL CELL APPLICATION FEE FOR CITY FACILITIES – Public Works
Agency - Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on March 27,
2020 and April 3, 2020.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A SMALL CELL APPLICATION FEE FOR CITY-
OWNED FACILITIES
Mayor Pulido opened the public hearing at 7:49 p.m.
City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief summary of the item.
Seeing no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Pulido closed the public hearing at
7:50 p.m.
Councilmember Penaloza and Councilmember Bacerra expressed concern with
the aesthetics of cell towers and directed staff to research opportunities to provide
citywide public access to Wi-Fi.
Councilmember Iglesias echoed her colleagues' direction.
City Manager Kristine Ridge informed council on discussions with Superintendent
of Santa Ana Unified School District regarding citywide public access to Wi-FI.
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Motion to Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-027 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A SMALL CELL
APPLICATION FEE FOR CITY-OWNED FACILITIES moved by Mayor Pro Tem Villegas
seconded by Councilmember Solorio.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember Solorio.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Solorio
Tem
Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Iglesias, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas, Mayor Pulido
(7)
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 CONSIDER DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT STAFF
TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO FACILITATE A POTENTIAL REPEAL
OF MEASURE X – Councilmember Iglesias
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho informed Council that it did not reserve unto itself
any ability to revise, extend, or suspend the sales tax approved by the voters in
2018. Under Elections Code 9222, Council is allowed to propose a distinct and
separate ballot measure to the voters.
85B. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT STAFF
TO PREPARE AN EMERGENCY STAFFING PLAN FOR CITY HALL - Mayor
Pro Tem Villegas
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas requests a chart identifying the chain of command in the
absence of the City Manager.
Mayor Pulido requests staff to inquire what is reimbursable by FEMA (Federal
Emergency Management Agency) and are there any other things we need to take
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a leadership position on, such as COVID-19 testing our first responders, critical
employees, and finding ways to bring more testing into the City.
Councilmember Sarmiento requests staff to engage our Federal and State
lobbyists regarding funding assistance to advocate on our behalf.
85C. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT STAFF
TO IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE METHODS TO PROMOTE THE 2020 CENSUS
DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC INCLUDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE
COUNCIL MEMBERS TO BECOME CENSUS AMBASSADORS -
Councilmember Penaloza
Census deadline has been extended to August 14, 2020. Visit
www.2020census.gov/ to fill out the form. Council direction provided to City staff.
RECESS THE COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING AT 9:02 P.M.
ADJOURNED THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING AND RECONVENED TO THE
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT 9:11 P.M.
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Mike Tardiff expressed concern about the May 19th election and door to door canvassing
in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gisela Contreras spoke in support of repealing Measure X and Census incentives.
Max Motlagh spoke regarding water bill rate increases.
Mextli Lopez spoke regarding tenants who have suffered income loss as a result of
COVID-19
Danny Vega spoke regarding Measure X spending and social distancing enforcement.
Maria Ceja inquired about a COVID- 19 rental assistance program.
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Valeria Esqueda spoke regarding an emergency assistance fund for undocumented
residents.
Silvia Avendano spoke in support of a rent increase moratorium and an assistance
program for residents.
Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, will forward additional YouTube comments in memo
to Council and add to the record.
Idalia Rios spoke regarding rental assistance
Nathaniel Greensides spoke in support of a rent increase moratorium.
Victor Garcia spoke in support of a rent increase moratorium and increase in penalties
for graffiti offenders.
Cynthia Guerra spoke in support of a rent increase moratorium and emergency
assistance fund.
Sarai Arpero spoke in support of a rent increase moratorium and an
emergency assistance fund.
The Avila Family spoke in support of a rent increase moratorium.
Karla Juarez spoke in support of a rent increase moratorium
Cecilia Bautista spoke in support of a rent increase moratorium
90A. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
City Manager Kristine Ridge made a brief announcement.
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Solorio made community announcements.
Councilmember Penaloza made community announcements.
Councilmember Iglesias made community announcements.
Councilmember Bacerra made community announcements.
Councilmember Sarmiento made community announcements.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas made community announcements.
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Mayor Pulido made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday,
April 21, 2020 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.
Mayor Pulido adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:46 p.m.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1. One Broadway Plaza Mixed Use Development Project
2. Commercial and Medicinal Cannabis Regulation Amendments and
Updates
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