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FINAL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
February 18, 2020
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN MEETING - FEBRUARY 18, 2020, 5:45 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro Tem Villegas called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
Mayor Pulido joined the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas
Councilmember Bacerra
Councilmember Iglesias joined the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
Councilmember Penaloza
Councilmember Sarmiento joined the meeting at 6:14 p.m.
Councilmember Solorio
STAFF Present
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Mayor Pro Tem Villegas
INVOCATION - DOUG HARDIN, POLICE CHAPLAIN
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by MAYOR PRO
TEM VILLEGAS recognizing Relampago del Cielo Grupo
Folklorico for their 45th Anniversary and for their Outstanding
Contributions to the Community.
2. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by
COUNCILMEMBER SOLORIO recognizing Curious
Entertainment for their Outstanding Contributions to the
Community.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar items: Items 10A
through 25G. with the exception of items 25A, 25C, and 25D. moved by Councilmember
Sarmiento seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Bacerra
Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Villegas, Councilmember
Bacerra, Councilmember Iglesias,
Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember
Sarmiento, Councilmember Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Mayor Pulido (1)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 4, 2020 – Clerk of
the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. APPOINT MANUEL ESCAMILLA NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER
SARMIENTO AS THE WARD 1 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ARTS AND
CULTURE COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL-TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 8,
2020 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Nominate Manuel Escamilla for an appointment to the Arts and Culture
Commission as the Ward 1 representative.
13B. APPOINT CARLOS PEREA NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO
AS THE WARD 1 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SANTA ANA 2018 MEASURE X
CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE FOR A PARTIAL-TERM EXPIRING
DECEMBER 8, 2020 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Nominate Carlos Perea for an appointment to the Santa Ana 2018 Measure X
Citizens Oversight Committee as the Ward 1 representative.
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13C. APPOINT MICHAEL TARDIF NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER IGLESIAS
AS THE WARD 6 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HISTORIC RESOURCES
COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL-TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, 2022
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Nominate Michael Tardif for an appointment to the Historic Resources
Commission as the Ward 6 representative.
13D. APPOINT GISELA CONTRERAS NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER
IGLESIAS AS THE WARD 6 REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION FOR A PARTIAL-TERM
EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, 2022 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} - Clerk of the
Council Office
MOTION: Nominate Gisela Contreras for an appointment to the Community
Redevelopment and Housing Commission as the Ward 6 representative.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) - Closed Session
canceled.
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES – Clerk of the Council Office
19C. RECEIVE AND FILE QUARTERLY REPORT FOR HOUSING DIVISION
PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES OCTOBER 2019 – DECEMBER 2019-
Community Development Agency Community Redevelopment and Housing
Commission approved the recommended action on January 22, 2020 by a vote
of 5-0 (Garcia, Tardif and Vasquez absent).
MOTION: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and
Activities for the period of October 2019 – December 2019.
19D. RECEIVE AND FILE QUARTERLY REPORT OF INVESTMENTS AS OF
DECEMBER 31, 2019 – Finance and Management Services Agency
MOTION: Receive and file.
19E. QUARTERLY REPORT OF CONTRACTS UP TO $50,000 FOR NON-PUBLIC
WORKS AND UP TO $250,000 FOR PUBLIC WORKS AUTHORIZED BY THE
CITY MANAGER AS PERMITTED BY CHARTER SECTION 421 – Finance and
Management Services Agency
MOTION: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1,
2019 to December 31, 2019 valued at up to $50,000 for non-public works contracts and
agreements and up to $250,000 for public works contracts and agreements.
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BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A. APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AMENDMENT TO THE
FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM TO ACCOUNT
FOR $94,010 IN NEWLY-AWARDED GRANT FUNDS; APPROVE AN
AGREEMENT WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY FOR $1,442,205 FOR THE WARNER AVENUE PROTECTED
BIKE LANES PROJECT (NON-GENERAL FUND) - Public Works Agency
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020–119 - Recognizing $94,010 in
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds into the Select Street
Construction revenue account and appropriating $94,010 into the Select
Street Construction expenditure account for FY 2019-20 capital operating
expenses.
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Capital Improvement
Program to include CMAQ grant funds in the amount of $94,010 for the
inclusion of the Warner Avenue Protected Bike Lanes project.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperative agreement (C-9-1837)
with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) in the amount of
$1,442,205, for a term through December 21, 2024, or until final Project
acceptance, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney, to provide Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality
(CMAQ) funding for the Warner Avenue Protected Bike Lanes project
(Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-018 was approved.
20B. RECOGNIZE CLAIMS COST REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS AND APPROVE
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT TO FACILITATE PAYMENTS FOR REPAIRS
AND RENOVATIONS ON VARIOUS DAMAGED CITY PROPERTIES ? Human
Resources Department
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020?126 - Recognizing Fiscal Year 2019-20
claims cost reimbursement revenue in the estimated amount of $1,486,520 into general
liability revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the general liability contract
services-professional.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. AWARD BLANKET ORDER CONTRACT FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$369,000 TO ALHAMBRA FOUNDRY CO., LTD. FOR SEWER MANHOLE
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FRAMES AND COVERS (SPECIFICATION NO. 19-143) - Finance and
Management Services Agency and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Award blanket order contract to Alhambra Foundry Co., LTD., for sewer
manhole frames and covers for a three-year period beginning February 19, 2020, and
expiring January 31, 2023, with provisions for two one-year renewals exercisable by the
City Manager, in an annual amount not to exceed $73,800, for a total amount not to
exceed $369,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
PROJECTS/CHANGE ORDERS
23A. AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO C.I. SERVICES, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $997,647, FOR ROOF IMPROVEMENTS AT THE SANTA ANA
REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION CENTER - ESTIMATED PROJECT COST:
$1,247,060 (PROJECT NO. 20-6012) - Public Works Agency
1. Award a contract to C.I. Services, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, in
accordance with the base bid in the amount of $997,647, for construction of
the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center Roof Improvements Project,
for the term beginning upon execution of the contract and ending upon project
completion, and authorize the City Manager 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 $1,247,060, which includes $997,647 for the construction contract;
$149,648 for contract administration, inspection and testing; and a $99,765
project contingency (approximately 10% of the construction contract amount),
paid with PWA - SARTC Operations and Maintenance Funds.
AGREEMENTS
25A. APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH LIEBERT CASSIDY WHITMORE FOR
SPECIAL LEGAL COUNSEL SERVICES AND CONSORTIUM EMPLOYEE
TRAINING SERVICES ($220,000) - Human Resources Department
Motion to Approve
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore for special legal counsel services for labor contract negotiation
assistance and legal consultation services for the period of January 1, 2020
through June 30, 2022 in the amount of $200,000.00 subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-
2020-019).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore for expert training and consultation services for a one-year period
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beginning January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, with three one-year
renewal options, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $20,000, subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. A-2020-020). moved by Councilmember Solorio seconded by
Councilmember Sarmiento.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Sarmiento
Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Villegas, Councilmember
Bacerra, Councilmember Iglesias,
Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember
Sarmiento, Councilmember Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Mayor Pulido (1)
25B. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH DN TANKS, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $460,800 FOR INSTALLATION AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR FALL
ARREST SYSTEMS ON WATER FACILITIES – Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with DN Tanks, Inc. for
design and installation services for fall arrest systems on water facilities for the three-year
period beginning February 18, 2020 through February 17, 2023, with provisions for one
two-year extension, in an amount not to exceed $460,800, which includes the contract
amount of $384,000 and a 20% contingency of $76,800, subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney(Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-021 was approved.
25C. APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO AGREEMENTS WITH MERCY HOUSE LIVING
CENTERS, INC. TO INCREASE EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT AND TO
UTILIZE HOMELESS EMERGENCY AID PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE LINK
SHELTER ($2,305,911) - Community Development Agency
Motion to Approve
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third amendment to the agreement with the
Mercy House Living Centers, Inc. to increase funding for the operation of the Link
shelter, in the amount of $398,123, for a total amount not to exceed $6,398,123,
subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. A-2020-022).
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2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Mercy House Living
Centers, Inc. to utilize Homeless Emergency Aid Program funds in an amount not to
exceed $2,300,000, to count toward the total amount of $6,398,123 through October
14, 2020 for the Link shelter agreement, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-023). *The
Homeless Emergency Aid Program will fund the additional $393,123 noted in
Recommended Action #1.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Emergency Solutions
Grant agreement increasing the amount of funding for the Link Shelter by $5,910.43,
for a total amount not to exceed $322,401.43 for program year 2019-2020, to count
toward the $6,398,123 for the Link shelter, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. (Agreement No. A-2020-024)
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Sarmiento
Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Villegas, Councilmember
Bacerra, Councilmember Iglesias,
Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember
Sarmiento, Councilmember Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Mayor Pulido (1)
25D. AWARD AGREEMENT WITH SYSTEMS AND SOFTWARE, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $3,361,516 AND AMEND AGREEMENT WITH UTILIWORKS
CONSULTING, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,592 FOR UTILITY BILLING
SOFTWARE UPGRADE PROGRAM MANAGEMENT; AMEND APPLEONE
AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $350,000 FOR CONTRACT EMPLOYEE
SERVICES; AMEND INVOICE CLOUD, INC. AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $210,000 FOR CONTINGENT UTILITY PAYMENT KIOSK AND PAYGO
SERVICES) - Public Works Agency, Finance and Management Services Agency,
Information Technology Department and Human Resources Department
Motion to Approve to
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Systems and Software,
Inc. for a comprehensive upgrade of enQuesta, the City’s utility customer service and
billing system, necessary for Advanced Meter Infrastructure integration, an integrated
workforce management system (enQuesta Link Mobile) and an enhanced Customer
Portal environment (Capricorn). The agreement would include software license and
support for a 6-year period commencing March 1, 2020, and expiring December 31,
2025, with provision for 2 renewal options ending December 31, 2029 exercisable by
the City Manager and City Attorney, in a base amount of $3,144,516 and a
contingency amount of $217,000, for a total not to exceed $3,361,516 for the term of
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the agreement, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-025).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement amendment with UtiliWorks
Consulting, LLC for project management related to the City’s utility customer service
and billing system upgrade in a base amount of $68,720 and a contingency amount
of $6,872, for a total not to exceed $75,592 for the term of the agreement, subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. A-2020-026).
3. Authorize the City Manager to increase the Human Resources part-time vendor
contract with AppleOne Employment Services, an ActOne Group Company, to pay
for five (5) part-time Customer Service Representatives (two and a half (2.5) full-time
equivalent bilingual Customer Service Representatives) for a time-limited amount of
twenty-one (21) months beginning April 1, 2020, not to exceed $350,000, subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. A-2020-027).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement amendment with Invoice
Cloud, Inc. for contingent forty-five (45)-month pre-paid lease for Payment Kiosk
equipment, software and services in the amount of $135,000, and PayGo 7-Eleven
store/CVS Pharmacy remote utility bill payment services for 36 months in the amount
of $58,500, including a contingency of $16,500 ($5,500 per year), for a total amount
not to exceed $210,000 (Agreement No. A-2020-028).
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Sarmiento
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pro Tem Villegas, Councilmember
Bacerra, Councilmember Iglesias,
Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember
Sarmiento, Councilmember Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Mayor Pulido (1)
25E. AMEND AND RENEW AGREEMENTS WITH HIGH LINE CORPORATION FOR
PAYROLL /HUMAN RESOURCE SYSTEM MAINTENANCE, SERVICES, AND
LICENSES ($503,144) ? Information Technology Department and Human
Resources Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to amend and renew the agreements with High
Line Software Corporation (High Line) for Payroll and Human Resources system
maintenance, services, and software licenses in an amount not to exceed $503,144 over
a two -year period, from April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2022, with three-one-year renewals,
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subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-029 was approved.
25F. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH TESLA, INC. FOR UTILITY WORK AND
INSTALLATION OF 20 TESLA SUPERCHARGERS AT THE FIFTH AND
SPURGEON PARKING STRUCTURE FOR A FIVE-YEAR TERM, WITH TWO
FIVE-YEAR EXTENSIONS; APPROVE EASEMENT WITH SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY - Community Development Agency, Public
Works Agency and Planning and Building Agency
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Tesla, Inc. for the
installation and maintenance of twenty Tesla Superchargers at the City-
owned Fifth and Spurgeon parking structure, for a five-year term with two five-
year extensions, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
2. Approve a Grant of Easement with Southern California Edison Company for
utility work and equipment at the Fifth and Spurgeon parking structure and
authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents necessary to
effectuate the Grant of Easement.
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-030 was approved.
25G. APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH GALLS, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,089,000
AND GOODIES, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,000 FOR POLICE UNIFORMS
AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT - Police
Department and Planning and Building Agency
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with Galls,
LLC for the purchase of police uniforms and equipment, for the period of
February 18, 2020 through January 31, 2023, $363,000 annually for a total
amount not to exceed $1,089,000, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-
XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with Goodies,
LLC for the purchase of police uniforms and equipment, for the period of
February 18, 2020 through January 31, 2023, $22,000 annually for a total
amount not to exceed $66,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-031 and Agreement No. 2020-032 was
approved.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE:
Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, administered oaths of office to:
1. GISELA CONTRERAS, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING
COMMISSIONER
2. MANUEL ESCAMILLA, ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSIONER
3. CARLOS PEREA, SANTA ANA 2018 MEASURE X CITIZENS’ OVERSIGHT
COMMITTEE MEMBER
4. MICHAEL TARDIF, HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSIONER
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem made an announcement that Item 55E would be heard before Item 55A.
RESOLUTIONS
55A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019-111 TO
UPDATE AND CENTRALIZE THE CITY’S MASTER PAY SCHEDULE IN
CONFORMANCE WITH TITLE 2 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS SECTION 570.5 AND THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS) – Human Resources
Department
Motion to Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-006 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019-
111 TO UPDATE AND CENTRALIZE THE CITY’S MASTER SALARY SCHEDULE IN
CONFORMANCE WITH TITLE 2 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
SECTION 570.5 AND THE CALIFORNIA EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM
(CALPERS).
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Penaloza
Tem
Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas,
Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Iglesias, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarmiento (1)
55B. APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT FOR $140,000; ADOPT A
RESOLUTION APPROVING A RELOCATION PLAN FOR WARNER AVENUE
PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS BETWEEN OAK STREET AND GRAND AVENUE
(PROJECT NO. 18-6901) (NON-GENERAL FUND) - Public Works Agency
Motion to approve recommendation and adopt
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes). APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020–120 - $140,000 in Measure M2
Competitive, Arterial Capacity Enhancements grant funding from the Measure M-
Street Construction revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the
Measure M2 Competitive Street expenditure account for the relocation plan.
2. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-007 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE RELOCATION PLAN
FOR PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENTS OF THE WARNER AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT BETWEEN OAK STREET AND GRAND AVENUE
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Mayor Pulido
Tem
Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas,
Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Iglesias, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarmiento (1)
55C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION 91-087 REGARDING
FLOWER PARK PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT HOURS – Public Works Agency
PUBLIC COMMENT - Alfredo Rodriguez spoke in support of the Item 55C.
Motion to Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-008 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 1991-087
RELATED TO THE FLOWER PARK PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE
PURPOSE OF EXPANDING THE EFFECTIVE HOURS OF SUCH DISTRICT.
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MOTION: Mayor SECOND: Councilmember Solorio
Pulido
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas,
Councilmember Iglesias, Councilmember
Penaloza, Councilmember Solorio (5)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Sarmiento (2)
55D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AT 625
SOUTH CYPRESS AVENUE AS SURPLUS LAND AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF GOVERNMENT
CODE 54220 FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS LAND – Community Development
Agency and Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
Motion to Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-009 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING CITY-OWNED
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 625 SOUTH CYPRESS AVENUE, APN# 404-102-06, AS
SURPLUS LAND AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FOLLOW THE
PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND ACT, CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54220, ET SEQ., AS AMENDED ON JANUARY 1,
2020, FOR THE SALE OF SURPLUS LAND.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Solorio
Tem
Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas,
Councilmember Iglesias, Councilmember Solorio
(4)
NOES: Councilmember Penaloza (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Sarmiento (2)
Item 55E was considered prior to Item 55A.
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55E. ADOPT A RESOLUTION DECLARING OPPOSITION TO THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE’S CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A HOMELESS SHELTER
ON YALE STREET AND ANYWHERE ELSE IN SANTA ANA UNTIL THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE IS OPERATING A PROPORTIONAL AMOUNT OF
SHELTER BEDS IN THE SOUTH SERVICE PLANNING AREA AS EXISTS IN
THE CENTRAL AND NORTH SERVICE PLANNING AREAS – City Manager’s
Office
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jarvis Jennings spoke in support of Item 55E and requested to meet with council
as a community.
Linn Lee spoke spoke in support of the item and requested that a neighborhood
committee be created.
Barbara Lamere spoke in support of the item.
Catalina Vega spoke in support of the item and requested Councilmember Iglesias
participate in the committee.
Cecilia Bautista spoke in support of the item.
Joel C. Muniz R. spoke regarding homelessness issues and on vision to assist.
Chris Schmidt spoke in support of the item.
Vanessa Gonzales spoke in support of the item.
Richard Santana spoke in support of the item on behalf of Senator Umberg.
Dale Helvig spoke in support of the item and the referendum on the 2525 Main
Street project.
Claudio Gallegos, representing Congressman Correa, spoke in support of the item.
Carlo Bonanni spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Pulido joined the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Jeannie Jurado spoke in support of the item and safety in her neighborhood.
Zak Galvez spoke in support of the item and requested that a neighborhood
committee be created.
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Perla Dionicio spoke in support of the recall of Councilmember Solorio,
referendum on the 2525 Main Street project, and the rent control initiative; and in
support of the Item 55E.
Councilmember Iglesias requests council support to oppose AB109, Prop 47 and
57, with a letter to the state legislators to support the Chief of Police to oppose
these legislations.
Motion to Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-005 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL DECLARING ITS OPPOSITION TO THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE’S CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A HOMELESS SHELTER ON
YALE STREET AND ANYWHERE ELSE IN SANTA ANA UNTIL THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE IS OPERATING A PROPORTIONAL AMOUNT OF SHELTER BEDS IN THE
SOUTH SERVICE PLANNING AREA AS EXISTS IN THE CENTRAL AND NORTH
SERVICE PLANNING AREAS.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Penaloza
Bacerra
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas,
Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Iglesias, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Item 55A considered after discussion of Item 5E.
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - BUSINESS
60A. APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2022 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $7,560,549 - Community
Development Agency Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission
approved the recommended action on January 22, 2020 by a vote of 5-0 (Garcia
absent).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Robert Santana spoke in support of Item 60A and funds towards the Boys and Girls Club.
Luz Mendez spoke in support of the item and the continued support to Relampago Del
Cielo.
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Jenny Rios spoke in support of the item and continuous funding toward Delhi Center
programs.
Juan Torres spoke in support of the item and provided testimony as a recipient of the
Delhi Center programs.
Jonathon Magana spoke in support of the Delhi Center programs.
Nati Alvarado spoke in support of the item and continuous funding toward Nati's House
and the Summer Night Lights at the El Salvador Park.
Lucy Santana spoke in support of the item and continued support for Girls Inc. of OC.
Motion to Continued to continue item 60A for two weeks to the March 3, 2020 Council meeting..
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Solorio
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas,
Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Iglesias, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Solorio (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarmiento (1)
REPORTS
65A. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 GENERAL FUND MID-YEAR
UPDATE; ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO AMEND FISCAL YEAR 2019-20 BUDGET TO
ADD TWO FULL-TIME POSITIONS; APPROVE MID-YEAR APPROPRIATION
ADJUSTMENTS - Finance and Management Services Agency
PUBLIC COMMENT- Chris Schmidt spoke in support of the positions
and requests money allocated to fixing the roads and streets.
Motion to approve recommendation and adopt
1. Receive and file Fiscal Year 2019-20 General Fund Mid-Year Update, including revised
revenue estimates.
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2. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-010 ENTITLED: Resolution to amend Fiscal Year 2019-20
Budget to add the full-time position of Executive Secretary in Parks, Recreation and Community
Services Agency (General Fund) and the full-time position of Business Tax Collector-Inspector
in the Finance and Management Services Agency (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund).
3. Approve appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes). APPROPRIATION
ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020–125 - Recognizing various adjustments (Exhibit 3 of staff report) to
revenue in the amount of $6,470,951 and expenditures in the amount of $(6,483,912) in
selected funds.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Mayor Pulido
Tem
Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas,
Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Penaloza, Councilmember Solorio (5)
NOES: Councilmember Iglesias (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Councilmember Sarmiento (1)
65B. PRESENT CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY FOR PETITION TO RECALL
COUNCILMEMBER CECILIA IGLESIAS; ADOPT RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
CERTIFICATE AS TO VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURES AND THE CERTIFICATE OF
SUFFICIENCY; EITHER ADOPT RESOLUTIONS CALLING FOR SPECIAL ELECTION
AND ADOPTING A REGULATION FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE
PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS AND APPROVE APPROPRIATION
ADJUSTMENT; OR DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE RESOLUTIONS CALLING A
SPECIAL ELECTION AT THE MARCH 3, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING - Clerk of
the Council Office
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Mike Tardif spoke in opposition to the Item 65B and the Santa Ana Police Association
and stated that this was groundless.
Carlo J. Bonanni spoke in opposition to the Item 65B and that the Santa Ana Police
Association be under the Sheriff.
Motion to Adopt a resolution accepting the certificate as to verification of signatures from the
Orange County Registrar of Voters and the certificate of sufficiency from the Clerk of Council.
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MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Bacerra
Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Councilmember Bacerra,
Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember
Sarmiento, Councilmember Solorio (5)
NOES: Mayor Pro Tem Villegas, Councilmember
Iglesias (2)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (None)
Motion to Amend to and bring back the appropriation adjustment to the March 3, 2020, City
Council meeting and adopt OPTION 1 to adopt resolutions calling for a special municipal May
19, 2020 election for the submission of (1) the question of the recall of Councilmember Cecilia
Iglesias; (2) the election of candidates to fill the vacancy if the recall prevails; and (3) adopting
Candidate Statement regulations for candidates pursuant to Elections Code section 13307.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Bacerra
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Penaloza, Councilmember Sarmiento,
Councilmember Solorio (4)
NOES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas,
Councilmember Iglesias (3)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez announced that the Nomination Period for the May 19,
2020 Special Election will start February 19, 2020 at 8 a.m. and end March 5, 2020 at
5:00 p.m.
65C. DESIGNATE A VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND GENERAL
ASSEMBLY MEETING – Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Designate a voting delegate for the 55th Southern California Association of
Government’s (SCAG) Regional Conference and General Assembly scheduled for May
6-8, 2020.
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Motion to Approve Designate Councilmember Bacerra as the voting delegate for the Regional
Council District 16 Representative; attend 55th Southern California Association of Government’s
(SCAG) Regional Conference scheduled for May 6-8, 2020 and General Assembly meeting;
and the Orange County Council of Governments Board of Directors Representative.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas motioned to approve, seconded by Councilmember Sarmiento.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Sarmiento
Tem
Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas,
Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Iglesias, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
JOINT SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Mayor Pulido recessed the City Council meeting and convened to a Joint Session of the
City Council and the Housing Authority at 8:50 p.m.
80A. JOINT SESSION - PUBLIC HEARING - APPROVE A JOINT POWERS
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE; APPROVE AN OPTION
AGREEMENT AND SIXTY-FIVE YEAR GROUND LEASE WITH WASHINGTON
SANTA ANA HOUSING PARTNERS, L.P. FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE
CROSSROADS AT WASHINGTON PROJECT LOCATED AT 1126 AND 1146 E
WASHINGTON AVENUE (APNS 398-092-13 AND 398-092-14); ADOPT A
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ORANGE COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY TO
ADMINISTER PROJECT-BASED VOUCHERS IN SANTA ANA; APPROVE A
REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ALLOCATION AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF
ORANGE; APPROVE A SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD
STABILIZATION PROGRAM ANNUAL ACTION PLAN – Community Development
Agency - Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on February 2, 2020.
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the
County of Orange regarding the County’s and City’s Regional Housing Needs
Allocation for future Housing Element planning periods pertaining to development
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of the Crossroads at Washington affordable housing project located at 1126 and
1146 E Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701, (APNs 398-092-13 and 398-
092-14), subject to approval by the County of Orange Board of Supervisors, and
subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
2. Approve a Substantial Amendment to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Annual Action Plan in order to reallocate $963,951 in Neighborhood Stabilization
Program I, II and III grant funds to the Crossroads at Washington affordable
housing project and authorize its submission to the United States Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
HOUSING AUTHORITY ACTION
1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to enter into a Joint
Powers Agreement with the County of Orange for the joint ownership of the
adjacent properties located at 1126 and 1146 E Washington Avenue, Santa Ana,
CA 92701 (APNs 398-092-13 and 398-092-14) in order to develop the
Crossroads at Washington affordable housing project, subject to approval by the
County of Orange Board of Supervisors and Orange County Housing Authority,
and subject to non-substantive changes approved by the Executive Director of
the Housing Authority and Housing Authority General Counsel.
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute an Option
Agreement with Washington Santa Ana Housing Partners, L.P., a California
limited partnership formed by The Related Companies of California LLC and A
Community of Friends for the development of the Crossroads at Washington
affordable housing project located at 1126 and 1146 E Washington Avenue,
Santa Ana, CA 92701, (APNs 398-092-13 and 398-092-14), subject to approval
by the County of Orange Board of Supervisors, and subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the Executive Director of the Housing Authority and
Housing Authority General Counsel.
3. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a joint sixty-
five (65) year Ground Lease with Washington Santa Ana Housing Partners, L.P.,
a California limited partnership formed by The Related Companies of California,
LLC and A Community of Friends, for the development of the Crossroads at
Washington affordable housing project located at 1126 and 1146 E Washington
Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701, (APNs 398-092-13 and 398-092-14), subject to
approval by the County of Orange Board of Supervisors, and subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the Executive Director of the Housing Authority
and Housing Authority General Counsel.
4. Adopt a resolution granting consent to the Orange County Housing Authority to
administer project-based vouchers in the City of Santa Ana for the development
of the Crossroads at Washington affordable housing project located at 1126 and
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1146 E Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701, (APNs 398-092-13 and 398-
092-14).
Motion to Adopt
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the
County of Orange regarding the County’s and City’s Regional Housing Needs
Allocation for future Housing Element planning periods pertaining to development of
the Crossroads at Washington affordable housing project located at 1126 and 1146
E Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701, (APNs 398-092-13 and 398-092-14),
subject to approval by the County of Orange Board of Supervisors, and subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. A-2020-033).
2.Approve a Substantial Amendment to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program Annual
Action Plan in order to reallocate $963,951 in Neighborhood Stabilization Program I, II
and III grant funds to the Crossroads at Washington affordable housing project and
authorize its submission to the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
HOUSING AUTHORITY ACTION
1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to enter into a Joint
Powers Agreement with the County of Orange for the joint ownership of the adjacent
properties located at 1126 and 1146 E Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701
(APNs 398-092-13 and 398-092-14) in order to develop the Crossroads at
Washington affordable housing project, subject to approval by the County of Orange
Board of Supervisors and Orange County Housing Authority, and subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the Executive Director of the Housing Authority
and Housing Authority General Counsel.
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute an Option
Agreement with Washington Santa Ana Housing Partners, L.P., a California limited
partnership formed by The Related Companies of California LLC and A Community
of Friends for the development of the Crossroads at Washington affordable housing
project located at 1126 and 1146 E Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701,
(APNs 398-092-13 and 398-092-14), subject to approval by the County of Orange
Board of Supervisors, and subject to non-substantive changes approved by the
Executive Director of the Housing Authority and Housing Authority General Counsel.
3. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a joint sixty-
five (65) year Ground Lease with Washington Santa Ana Housing Partners, L.P., a
California limited partnership formed by The Related Companies of California, LLC
and A Community of Friends, for the development of the Crossroads at Washington
affordable housing project located at 1126 and 1146 E Washington Avenue, Santa
Ana, CA 92701, (APNs 398-092-13 and 398-092-14), subject to approval by the
County of Orange Board of Supervisors, and subject to non-substantive changes
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approved by the Executive Director of the Housing Authority and Housing Authority
General Counsel.
4. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-002 ENTITLED: A Resolution granting consent to
the Orange County Housing Authority to administer project-based vouchers in the
City of Santa Ana for the development of the Crossroads at Washington affordable
housing project located at 1126 and 1146 E Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA
92701, (APNs 398-092-13 and 398-092-14)..
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Mayor Pulido
Tem
Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas,
Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Iglesias, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Mayor Pulido recessed Joint Session of the City Council and the Housing Authority
and convened to the Housing Authority Meeting at 8:53 P.M.
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 RECOGNIZE
SANTA ANA RESIDENTS SERVING IN THE MILITARY – Mayor Pro Tem Villegas and
Councilmember Iglesias - Continued from the February 4, 2020 City Council meeting
by a vote of 6-0 (Iglesias absent).
Council supports with no objections and provided direction to City staff.
85B.DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DEVELOP A
HOMELESS WORK PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MEANINGFUL WORK FOR THE
HOMELESS – Councilmember Iglesias - Continued from the February 4, 2020 City
Council meeting by a vote of 6-0 (Iglesias absent).
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Direct City Manager to develop a homeless work program to provide meaningful work for
the homeless and bring back options to council.
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS (If not considered by the Chair at an earlier time. Please refer to
Basic City Council Meeting Information page for details).
Non-agenda comments considered prior to Council Agenda Items 85A and 85B.
Shelly Faulkner spoke regarding the parking issues in their community.
Carlo Bonanni spoke regarding the traffic congestion, the 150th Santa Ana Anniversary
coin and expressed support of the rail line.
Items 85A and 85B considered after Public Comments.
90A. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
None.
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Sarmiento made community announcements.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas made community announcements.
Councilmember Solorio made community announcements.
Councilmember Penaloza made community announcements.
Councilmember Iglesias made community announcements.
Mayor Pulido made community announcements.
ADJOURNMENT - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday,
March 3, 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 meeting at 9:15 p.m.
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