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FINAL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
June 16, 2020
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
5:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas called the closed session to order at 5:07 p.m. Councilmember
Bacerra joined the meeting at 5:11 p.m. Mayor Pulido was absent.
Councilmembers, BACERRA, MENDOZA, PENALOZA, SARMIENTO, SOLORIO AND
VILLEGAS
PUBLIC COMMENTS - Members of the public may address the City Council on items
on the Closed Session Agenda.
None.
COUNCIL RECESSED to room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:08 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss
certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on
advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters
will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
1A. Felix Meza-Gomez v. Union Pacific Railroad, Orange County Superior
Court, Case No. 30-2018-01023065
1B. 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)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Steven Pham
Employee Organizations:
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1. Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
2. Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
3. Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) Full-Time Employees
4. Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) Part-time Civil Service
Employees
5. Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) Part-Time
6. Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
7. 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.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND CONVENE TO THE REGULAR OPEN SESSION.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas adjourned Closed Session meeting at 5:35 p.m. and convened
to the Regular Open Session.
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REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:45 p.m. (Immediately following the Closed Session
Meeting)
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Pro Tem Villegas called the Regular Meeting to order at 5:49
p.m
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
Councilmember Bacerra
Councilmember Mendoza
Councilmember Penaloza
Councilmember Sarmiento
Councilmember Solorio
Mayor Pulido
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - MAYOR PULIDO
INVOCATION - BOB BARNETT, Police Chaplain
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION presented by MAYOR PRO TEM VILLEGAS AND
COUNCILMEMBER MENDOZA recognizing Santa Ana Solidarity.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - The City Attorney will report items to be added to
Consent Calendar Item 19A from the Closed Session meeting.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there is no reportable action.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated Mayor Pulido abstained due to a conflict of interest.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
MOTION TO APPROVE staff recommendations on the following Consent
Calendar items: Items 10A through 55B, with the exception of items, 20C, 25F,
and 29A. Mayor Pro Tem Villegas announced 25F is pulled at the request of staff.
Councilmember Sarmiento motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember
Bacerra.
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MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Bacerra
Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Mendoza, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem
Villegas (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
MINUTES
10A. MINUTES FROM THE SPECIAL AND REGULAR MEETINGS OF JUNE 2, 2020
- Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approved Minutes.
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. APPOINT VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS MEMBERS NOMINATED
BY COUNCILMEMBER MENDOZA AS THE WARD 6 REPRESENTATIVES
FOR A FULL TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, 2020 {Strategic Plan No. 5, 1} -
Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint.
1. Frank Gutierrez - Arts and Culture Commission
2. Sergio Escobar - Board of Recreation and Parks
3. Roy Afusia - Community Redevelopment and Housing Commission
4. Brian Germain - Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee
5. Tom Morrisey - Historic Resources Commission
6. Denise Naranjo - Personnel Board
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7. Elizabeth Weber - Planning Commission
8. Lori Karaguezian - Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee
9. Dilan Oezkan - Youth Commission, Regular
10. Jaquelyn Manguilar - Youth Commission, Alternate
11. Natalia Pedraza - Youth Commission, Associate
13B. APPOINT JACOB DE LEON NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA
AS THE WARD 4 REPRESENTATIVE (ALTERNATE) TO THE YOUTH
COMMISSION FOR A FULL-TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, 2022
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 1} - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Appoint Jacob De Leon to the Youth Commission as an Alternate
member representing Ward 4.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) – City Attorney’s Office
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there is no reportable action.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated Mayor Pulido abstained due to a conflict of
interest.
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES – Clerk of the Council Office
19C. RECEIVE AND FILE THE 2020 LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM AND 2019
LEGISLATIVE SCORECARD - City Manager's Office
1. Receive and file the 2020 Legislative Platform.
2. Receive and file the 2019 Legislative Scorecard.
BUDGETARY MATTERS
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A. APPROVE TWO APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS AND AWARD A
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO EXCEL PAVING COMPANY FOR THE
BUSH STREET BICYCLE BOULEVARD, WATER, AND SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,927,280, FOR A TOTAL
ESTIMATED DELIVERY COST OF $2,522,280 (PROJECT NOS. 18-9002, 21-
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6442, 21-6443) (NON-GENERAL FUND) - Public Works and Community
Development Agency
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020-195 - Recognizing $1,278,080
in the Water Fund, Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward
account and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction,
Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure account.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020-193 - Recognizing $124,200
from prior year fund balance in the Sanitary Sewer Capital Fund, and
appropriate the same amount to the Capital Recovery Charges,
Improvements Other than Buildings expenditure account.
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Capital Improvement
Program to include $1,278,080 in construction funds for the Bush Street
Water Improvements Project, and $124,200 in construction funds for the Bush
Street Sewer Improvements Project.
4. Award a construction contract to Excel Paving Company, the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of
$1,927,280, for construction of the Bush Street Bicycle Boulevard, Water, and
Sewer Improvements, 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.
5. Approve the Project Delivery Cost for a total estimated construction cost of
$2,522,280, which includes $1,927,280 for the construction contract,
$290,000 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $305,000
project contingency.
20B. APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT OF $91,047 TO RE-
ESTABLISH AN ESCROW ACCOUNT FOR THE BRISTOL STREET
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (NON-GENERAL FUND) – Public Works Agency
MOTION: Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020-192 - Recognizing $91,047 of
escrow funds refunded to the City in the Select Street Construction Fund,
Miscellaneous Revenues account and appropriate the same amount to the OCTA
Bristol Street Corridor Improvements, Land expenditure account, to re-establish
an escrow account for redevelopment of portions of the parcels of land at 400 and
421 South Bristol Street.
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20C. AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP IN THE
AMOUNT OF $236,215 FOR FIVE CHEVROLET TAHOE 4X2 PPV POLICE
VEHICLES (SPEC. NO. 19-135), APPROVE A CONTRACT AMENDMENT
WITH LEHR AUTO ELECTRIC IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000, AND APPROVE
AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT RECOGNIZING $202,647 IN EQUITABLE
SHARING FUNDS FROM THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY
(NON-GENERAL FUND) - Public Works and Police Department
1. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to National
Fleet Group for five Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles for the Santa Ana Police
Department for a total amount not to exceed $236,215, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Amend the contract with Stommel Inc. dba Lehr Auto Electric to increase the
contract amount by $75,000, for police vehicle conversion equipment and
installation services, for a new not to exceed amount of $1,075,000, subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020-198 - Recognizing $202,647 in
Equitable Sharing – Treasury revenue account and appropriate same to
Equitable Sharing expenditure account.
Motion to Approve:
1. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to National
Fleet Group for five Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles for the Santa Ana Police
Department for a total amount not to exceed $236,215, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Amend the contract with Stommel Inc. dba Lehr Auto Electric to increase the
contract amount by $75,000, for police vehicle conversion equipment and
installation services, for a new not to exceed amount of $1,075,000, subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020-198 - Recognizing $202,647 in
Equitable Sharing – Treasury revenue account and appropriate same to
Equitable Sharing expenditure account.
Councilmember Sarmiento motioned to approve, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Mendoza
Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas,
Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember
Sarmiento, Councilmember Solorio,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Bacerra (7)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
20D. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT ACCEPTING $194,720 IN 2019
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE OFFICE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
GRANT FUNDS, AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AMENDMENT
WITH HUMAN OPTIONS, INC. (NON-GENERAL FUND) - Police Department
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020-196 - Accepting $194,720 in the
Department of Justice Grants account and appropriate same in the Office on
Violence Against Women Improving Criminal Justice Response expenditure
account.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Memorandum of
Understanding with Human Options, Inc. to update the Department of Justice
grant amount and to clarify the role of the Santa Ana Police Department,
subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-123 was approved.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR MCCAIN, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $73,823 FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL CONTROLLER CABINETS
(SPECIFICATION NO. 20-069) (NON-GENERAL FUND) - Finance and
Management Services Agency and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to
McCain, Inc., for the purchase of nine traffic signal controller cabinets, in an
amount not to exceed $73,823, subject to non-substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
22B. AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,690 TO FAIRWAY
FORD SALES, INC. FOR ONE FORD SUPER DUTY F250 HD TRUCK
(SPECIFICATION NO. 20-072) (NON-GENERAL FUND) - Finance and
Management Services Agency and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to
Fairway Ford Sales, Inc., for one Ford Super Duty F250 HD Truck in the amount
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of $31,690, plus a contingency of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$36,690, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
22C. AWARD BLANKET ORDER CONTRACTS TO ACME SUPPLY CO. LTD.,
AMERICAN TEXTILE SYSTEMS, AND VICTORY SUPPLY LLC FOR INMATE
SUPPLIES IN AN ANNUAL AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $90,000, AND A
TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED AMOUNT OF $450,000 OVER THE FIVE-YEAR
PERIOD (SPECIFICATION NO. 20-016) (GENERAL FUND) - Finance and
Management Services Agency and Police Department
MOTION: Award blanket order contracts for inmate supplies for a three-year
period beginning July 1, 2020, and expiring June 30, 2023, with provisions for two
one-year renewal options exercisable by the City Manager, in an annual
aggregate amount of $90,000, and a total not to exceed amount of $450,000 over
the five-year period, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney, to the following vendors:
1. Acme Supply Co., Inc., LTD - Uniforms
2. American Textile Systems - Linens
3. Victory Supply LLC - Undergarments, Shoes, and Personal Care Items
22D. INCREASE AGGREGATE AMOUNT WITH HCI SYSTEMS, INC. BY $39,320,
FOR AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $64,320 FOR FIRE ALARM
TESTING AND INSPECTION AT THE JAIL (SPECIFICATION NO. 20-086)
(GENERAL FUND) - - Finance and Management Services Agency, Public Works
Agency and Police Department
MOTION: Increase the aggregate purchasing amount with HCI Systems, Inc. by
$39,320, for an annual amount not to exceed $64,320, for a one-time payment of
purchase order for fire alarm testing and inspection at the Police Department,
subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
22E. APPROVE A PURCHASE ORDER TO SOUTH COAST LIGHTING & DESIGN
IN THE AMOUNT OF $133,427 FOR STREETLIGHT POLE PURCHASE
(GENERAL FUND) (SPECIFICATION NO. 20-079) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6,
1C} - Finance and Management Services Agency and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to
South Coast Lighting & Design for eighteen streetlight poles in an amount not to
exceed $133,427, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
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AGREEMENTS
25A. APPROVE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH NEC
CORPORATION OF AMERICA, INC. FOR TELEPHONE SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $79,497 (NON-GENERAL
FUND) – Information Technology Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a fourth amendment with NEC
Corporation of America, Inc. to provide maintenance and support services for the
City’s telephone system for a six-month period, from July 1, 2020 through
December 31, 2020, for an amount not to exceed $79,497, which is composed of
the sum of $72,270 for on-site labor and support services and a 10% contingency
of $7,227, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-124 was approved.
25B. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH MEALS ON WHEELS ORANGE COUNTY
FOR SENIOR MEALS PROGRAMS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,290
(GENERAL FUND) – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Meals on
Wheels Orange County for Senior Meals Programs in an amount not to exceed
$90,290 for the term beginning July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-125 was approved.
25C. APPROVE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION ON MAIN
STREET (PROJECT NO. 19-6949) (NON-GENERAL FUND) – Public Works
Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperative agreement (12-
790) with the State of California (Caltrans) identifying each agency’s roles and
responsibilities, including a project-sponsored payment of $7,500 to Caltrans for
the cost to implement traffic signal synchronization and improvements at three
Caltrans intersections along Main Street, for the term beginning upon execution of
the agreement and ending upon project completion subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-
2020-XXX).
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-126 was approved.
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25D. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH ECONOMICS, INC.,
FOR SOLID WASTE CONSULTANT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $64,964 (NON-GENERAL FUND) – Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to amend the agreement with EcoNomics,
Inc., by exercising the one-year extension to extend the term from June 30, 2020
to June 30, 2021; expanding the scope of work for Solid Waste Consulting
Services to include additional services that address legislative mandates; and
increasing the total compensation by $49,970, plus a 20% contingency of
$14,994, for a total increase of $64,964, and a total agreement amount not to
exceed $89,964, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-127 was approved.
25E. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH LINEAR SYSTEMS FOR ANNUAL
MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF POLICE DIGITAL IMAGING SYSTEM IN
THE AMOUNT OF $77,304.19 (GENERAL FUND) – Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with
Linear Systems for the maintenance and support of the Police Department’s
Digital Imaging Management System (DIMS), for the period of July 1, 2020
through June 30, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $77,304.19, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement
No. A-2020-XXX).
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-128 was approved.
25F. APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE SANTA ANA POLICE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) – Human
ResourcesDepartment
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas announced Item 25F is pulled at the request of staff.
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
29A. AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $311,111.23 TO TOLAR
MANUFACTURING FOR BUS STOP TRASH CONTAINERS AND BENCHES
(GENERAL FUND) – Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to Tolar
Manufacturing for 134 bus benches and 155 trash containers in an amount not to
exceed $311,111.23, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
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Motion to Adopt to authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to
Tolar Manufacturing for 134 bus benches and 155 trash containers in an amount not to
exceed $311,111.23, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
Councilmember Penaloza motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember Sarmiento.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Sarmiento
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Mendoza, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem
Villegas (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
RESOLUTIONS - CONSENT
55A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020-21, AS REQUIRED BY
STATE LAW – Finance and Management Services Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX - A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE
APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR
2020-2021
This consent Item- Resolution No. 2020-048 was approved.
55B. ADOPT RESOLUTIONS CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN AND LOCAL SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PLAN IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN MEASURE M2 FUNDING ELIGIBILITY - Public
Works Agency
Adopt resolutions.
1. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE
OF THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M2
PROGRAM
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2. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE
OF THE LOCAL SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PLAN FOR THE MEASURE
M (M2) PROGRAM
This consent Item - Resolution No. 2020-049 and Resolution No. 2020-050 were
approved.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
BUSINESS CALENDAR
RESOLUTIONS - BUSINESS
55C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DIVISION TO
PREPARE AND PROVIDE NOTICE TO THE AIRPORT LAND USE
COMMISSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE SECTION
21676(b) FOR A PROPOSED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
LOCATED AT 2300, 2310 AND 2320 SOUTH RED HILL AVENUE – Planning
and Building Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX - A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE
PLANNING DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATION OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY
AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF
INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH A PROPOSED MIXED-USE
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 2300, 2310 AND 2320 SOUTH
REDHILL AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION
21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY LAND
USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS
PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT AND PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez provided instructions on providing public
comment
Caller spoke regarding technical difficulties with the live feed.
Speaker spoke regarding item 25F and inquired about providing an email
comment.
Council discussion ensued.
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Motion to Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-051 ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING
DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF FINDINGS AND
DETERMINATION OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE
COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH A
PROPOSED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT LOCATED AT 2300, 2310 AND
2320 SOUTH REDHILL AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
SECTION 21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO
THE SCHEDULED PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND
PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Mendoza motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember Sarmiento.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Sarmiento
Mendoza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Mendoza, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem
Villegas (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - BUSINESS
60A. SELECT AND APPOINT REPRESENTATIVE(S) TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
SANITATION DISTRICT – Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Nominate and appoint a representative(s) to serve on the Orange
County Sanitation District Board.
Motion to approve to nominate and appoint Councilmember Mendoza as the
representative(s) to serve on the Orange County Sanitation District Board, and
Councilmember Penaloza to continue to remain as the alternate representative.
Councilmember Penaloza motioned to approve, seconded by Councilmember Solorio.
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MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Solorio
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Mendoza, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem
Villegas (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
60B. CONSIDER OPTIONS RELATED TO SOLID WASTE COMPLIANCE WITH
STATE MANDATES (NON-GENERAL FUND) – Public Works Agency
MOTION: Options for City Council considerations:
A. Adopt a resolution increasing the City curbside cart refuse rates by
$1.90, effective July 1, 2020, and by $1.50, effective July 1, 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADJUSTING RATES FOR
RESIDENTIAL/CURBSIDE REFUSE COLLECTION SERVICE
PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
OR
B. Approve an amendment to the Waste Management agreement for
collection and handling of solid wastes to extend the agreement from
June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022, to maintain the expanded timeline for
the Solid Waste Request for Proposals, and remove the requirement
for composting of green waste, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-
2020-XXX).
OR
C. Approve neither Option A, nor Option B. If no action is taken, the
Waste Management agreement for collection and handling of solid
wastes will expire on June 30, 2021, allowing only twelve months for
completion of the Solid Waste Request for Proposals process, the
purchase and deployment of equipment, and program implementation
effective July 1, 2021.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez provided instructions on providing public
comment.
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Jarvis Jennings spoke in support of option B to extend the deadline.
Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Mendoza inquired about the cost to the city from option B.
City Manager Kristine Ridge discussed the options presented to council.
Motion to adopt option A to adopt a resolution increasing the City curbside cart refuse
rates by $1.90, effective July 1, 2020, and by $1.50, effective July 1, 2021.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA ADJUSTING RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL/CURBSIDE REFUSE
COLLECTION SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
Councilmember Mendoza motioned to adopt, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Villegas.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Villegas
Mendoza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Mendoza, Mayor Pro Tem
Villegas (2)
NOES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Penaloza, Councilmember Sarmiento,
Councilmember Solorio, Mayor Pulido (5)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Motion failed.
Council discussion ensued regarding fines.
Public Works Agency Projects Manager Christy Kindig addressed council regarding the
compliance unit and cost.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho addressed concerns regarding fines.
Motion to Adopt Option B to approve an amendment to the Waste Management
agreement for collection and handling of solid wastes to extend the agreement from
June 30, 2021 to June 30, 2022, to maintain the expanded timeline for the Solid Waste
Request for Proposals, and remove the requirement for composting of green waste,
subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. A-2020-129).
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Councilmember Sarmiento motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember Solorio.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Solorio
Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Mendoza, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem
Villegas (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
REPORTS
65A. REVIEW PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENTS FROM THE AD HOC
CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF -
City Manager's Office; Clerk of the Council Office and City Attorney's Office
Continued from the June 2, 2020 City Council meeting by a vote of 5-2 (Villegas
and Pulido dissented).
MOTION: Review the proposed Charter amendments from the Ad Hoc Charter
Review Committee and provide direction to staff.
Management Assistant Daniel Soto provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to city staff.
Councilmember Solorio, inquired about cost to implement and outreach.
Councilmember Bacerra, inquired about timeline and costs.
Councilmember Sarmiento spoke about past input from Citizen's Advisory
Committee in 2005 and expressed concern with lack of input due to the pandemic
state.
Councilmember Mendoza inquired about the benefit of a lifetime ban.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas inquired about community input and expressed the
importance of having community input.
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Councilmember Solorio inquired about the survey and outreach.
Daniel Soto addressed council on the survey.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke regarding the survey.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas expressed the importance of community engagement.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding public input.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke regarding lifetime ban on term limits and public
input.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas spoke regarding transparency and the importance of
community input.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke regarding community outreach.
Mayor Pulido spoke in support of clean-up language.
Public Comments:
Thai Phan spoke regarding term limits with no cooling off period and various other
topics.
Steve Gallegos spoke regarding term limits.
Council discussion continued.
Councilmember Solorio expressed that direction has been provided to staff.
Motion to motion failed due to lack of second to continue item to the next meeting
with staff to provide costs, describe a way to methodically go through the items for
council to make a decision and send out Nixle alerts along with social media posts.
Moved by Councilmember Bacerra.
Councilmember Sarmiento spoke as to the process.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho advised council that staff has captured council direction.
City Manager Kristine Ridge read out council direction received at meeting: Staff is to
return with item at the next council meeting and in the interim will encourage community
input. Staff will group recommendations and include cost estimates associated with each
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of the actions in the future staff report, will reach out to neighborhood associations via
Com-Link, and will also include school district to assist with the outreach.
65B. APPROVE A TWO YEAR OPERATIONAL AGREEMENT WITH EIGHT ONE-
YEAR RENEWAL OPTIONS WITH ILLUMINATION FOUNDATION TO
OPERATE A YEAR ROUND HOMELESS NAVIGATION CENTER AND
RECUPERATIVE CARE FACILITY AT 1815 CARNEGIE AVENUE IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,099,351 AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE FUTURE FUNDING RELATED AGREEMENTS
(NON-GENERAL FUND)- Community Development Agency
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year Operator Agreement,
with eight, one-year renewal options, with Illumination Foundation to
operate a Year-Round Homeless Navigation Center and Recuperative
Care Facility at 1815 Carnegie Avenue in Santa Ana, for $4,000,000 in
one-time costs for tenant improvements and structural work, $591,289 for
one-time start-up costs, and $3,155,367 for on-going operational costs per
year with an annual CPI adjustment of 1.5%, for a total not-to-exceed
amount of $38,099,351 over ten years, including Guaranty of Lease for
fifteen years, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2020-XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any/all future agreements required
by County, State or Federal Agencies for the use of HEAP, HHAP, PLHA,
ESG, HHAP COVID-19, ESG-CV, ESG CV 2, CDBG-CV and any/all other
homeless-related funds available.
3. Determine that this action is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301
(categorical exemption for existing facilities), 15303 (categorical
exemption for new construction or conversion of small structures), 15304
(categorical exemption for minor alterations to land), and 15332
(categorical exemption for in-fill development projects).
Public Comments:
Speaker spoke regarding eComment for item 29A.
Jarvis Jennings expressed concerns regarding the location of the homeless shelter
and various other topics.
Speaker cautioned council regarding services provided by Illumination Foundation
and the importance of having oversight.
Selena Gallegos spoke regarding lack of resolution to homelessness, housing and
rehabilitation.
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Michelle spoke regarding monies provided to Orange County through Mental
Health Services Act.
Scott Williamson spoke in opposition to Item 65B, lack of notification care facility
in his area, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption.
Lucy Solórzano expressed opposition to the Yale Shelter, requests that the
City ensure it is utilizing 8% of funds allotted for youth homelessness, and spoke
on various other topics.
Steve Gallegos spoke regarding the influx of non Santa Ana residents homeless
and various other topics.
Dan Escamilla spoke regarding the Environmental Impact Survey concerning the
homeless shelter.
Guadalupe Miranda spoke in opposition to the homeless shelters and encourages
cities in South County to assist.
Resident spoke in opposition to the homeless shelters in Santa Ana, a densely
populated area.
Maria Guadalupe Miranda spoke in opposition to homeless shelters in Santa Ana.
Elaine Arreola expressed concern with the lack of response to homelessness by
other cities.
Executive Director of Community Development Agency Steven Mendoza provided a brief
presentation.
Council discussion ensued.
Motion to Approve
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year Operator Agreement, with eight,
one-year renewal options, with Illumination Foundation to operate a Year-Round
Homeless Navigation Center and Recuperative Care Facility at 1815 Carnegie
Avenue in Santa Ana, for $4,000,000 in one-time costs for tenant improvements and
structural work, $591,289 for one-time start-up costs, and $3,155,367 for on-going
operational costs per year with an annual CPI adjustment of 1.5%, for a total not-to-
exceed amount of $38,099,351 over ten years, including Guaranty of Lease for
fifteen years, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. 2020-130).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any/all future agreements required by
County, State or Federal Agencies for the use of HEAP, HHAP, PLHA, ESG, HHAP
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COVID-19, ESG-CV, ESG CV 2, CDBG-CV and any/all other homeless-related
funds available. (Agreement No. 2020-131).
3. Determine that this action is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 (categorical
exemption for existing facilities), 15303 (categorical exemption for new construction
or conversion of small structures), 15304 (categorical exemption for minor
alterations to land), and 15332 (categorical exemption for in-fill development
projects).
Councilmember Solorio motioned to approve, seconded by Councilmember Sarmiento.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Sarmiento
Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Mendoza, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Mayor Pulido (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho announced Mayor Pulido abstained in the Closed Session
discussion item due to a conflict of interest due to campaign contributions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A-1. PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NS-XXXX TO ADOPT
THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-21 BUDGET, RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX TO
APPROVE CHANGES TO THE CITY'S BASIC CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN, ADOPT THE FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN AND
THE SEVEN-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN - Finance and
Management Services Agency Legal Notice published in the Orange County
Reporter on June 5, 2020 and June 12, 2020.
1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROPRIATING MONIES TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES,
AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET
PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2020
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2. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2020-XXX – A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-026 TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE
CITY’S BASIC CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN.
3. Adopt the City of Santa Ana FY 2020-21 to FY 2024-25 Strategic Plan.
4. Adopt the Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning
FY20-21 through FY26-27, as required by the Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Measure M2 eligibility.
Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Agency Kathryn Downs
and all executive directors provided a brief presentation.
Chris Leo Measure X Oversight Committee member provided a brief presentation
The Public hearing opened at 9:30 p.m.
Steve Gallegos spoke regarding public outreach to promote community
involvement and various other topics.
Benancio Chavez spoke regarding basic protection services and in opposition to
public safety funding.
Lisa Gonzalez-Solomon spoke regarding community assistance during the
pandemic and various other topics.
Indigo Vu spoke in opposition of increasing public safety funding.
Kayleigh spoke in opposition of the police safety fund, in support of an eviction
fund to foster security for residents, and expressed concern with resurgence of
COVID-19.
Joyce Noche, with Immigrant Law Defense Center, spoke in support of the renewal
of the Deportation Defense Fund and various other topics.
Kelly Crowsley spoke in opposition of increasing public safety funding and in
support of increasing community funds.
Katie Traverso, with VERA Institute of Justice, spoke in support of the legal
defense fund at its current level.
Ashley spoke in support of reallocating police safety funding to go towards a
COVID rental relief fund.
Eva Ortiz spoke in support of reallocating police safety funds towards housing,
public works, youth services and others community services.
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Jennifer Roja, with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), spoke in support of
funding community based needs to meet the needs of young people, those
experiencing homeless and people living with mental illness, along with various
other topics.
Hairo Cortes, Executive Director of Chispa, spoke in opposition to the budget as it
stands, in support to rethink approach to safety and investment in the community.
Fernando Delgado spoke in opposition of public safety funding and reallocating
funds into community based needs and various other topics.
Jarvis Jennings spoke regarding Measure X funding and various other topics.
Julie Gallegos spoke in opposition to increasing police funding, in support of
investing in parks, and various other topics.
Speaker spoke in re-imagining public safety, investing in the community and
various other topics.
Thai Phan spoke regarding support of the legal defense funds and fiscal
responsibility.
Michelle Pulido spoke in support of reallocating police funding towards mental
health and various other topics.
Elaine Arreola spoke in opposition of the increase in public safety funding and
various other topics.
Monica Suter with Service Employees International Union (SEIU) spoke in
solidarity with community, youth, senior and dedicated Santa Ana
employees; and requested council not take action tonight.
Olga Rodriguez spoke in opposition to police safety funding and in support of
defunding the police.
Gina Tiffany spoke in opposition of public safety funding, in support of defunding
the police, and in support reinvestment in necessary community resources.
Jackline Rodriguez spoke in opposition to police safety funding and reinvestment
in necessary community resources.
AJ Johnson spoke in opposition to a funding increase in public safety and request
funds to be reallocated to other services.
Kelly Schully spoke in support of divesting from the police department and
reinvesting in social programs and various other topics.
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Linden Willis spoke in opposition to the increase in public safety funds and
supports reallocating the funds to address homelessness.
Juan Gonzalez spoke in opposition to a funding increase to public safety with the
diverted funds going to other essential departments and on various other topics.
Tracy Wall spoke in opposition to public safety funding and encourages council to
renew the deportation fund.
Maria Ceja spoke in opposition of the police safety funding and instead reallocating
the funds to tenant protections.
Roberto Herrera with Resilience Orange County spoke in support of PRIDE month
and expressed opposition of police safety funding and various other topics.
Katy Newman spoke in support of reallocating funds from the Police Safety funds
to community programs and various other topics.
Alondra spoke in opposition to police safety funding and instead invest towards
housing, renter relief funds, and youth programing to support the community.
Jesus Santana spoke in opposition to police funding and in support of investing
more in parks, homeless community, rehabilitation center, senior centers, and the
undocumented community.
Josiee Mendoza spoke in opposition to police safety funding and in support of
investing in the community, including housing, public libraries, parks and
recreation, and resources for undocumented residents by continuing to fund the
Legal Deportation Defense fund.
Moises Vasquez spoke in opposition to police safety funding and requests funds
be reallocated towards youth services.
David Carbajal spoke in opposition to police safety budget and in support of
prioritizing tenant needs, reimagining safety and various other topics
Citlaly spoke regarding protests, expressed opposition to police funding and in
support of a youth and family center, mental health resources, COVID-19 tenant
funding, and various other topics.
Selena Gallegos spoke in opposition to police safety funding and various other
topics.
Dylan Thompson spoke in opposition to the increase of police safety funding and
various other topics.
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Nathaniel Greenside spoke in opposition of item, in support of funding community
services and various other items.
Aurora Garcia Barrera spoke in opposition of increasing public safety funding, in
support of investing in community needs such as housing, economic and legal
assistance, mental health programing, youth programing and racial healing, and
spoke various other topics.
Yasiri Ramos spoke in opposition to an increase of public safety funding and
various other topics.
Cynthia spoke in opposition to an increase in funding to public safety funding, in
support of reinvesting in the community, and various other items.
Dulce spoke in opposition to an increase in funding to public safety funding, lack
of funding in youth services, and various other items.
Kyle Edgar spoke in opposition to the item as it stands and suggests renegotiating
the Police Officers Association contract.
Allison spoke in regards to the public comments procedures, in opposition to the
item, in support of reallocating funds into the community and various other topics.
Jason spoke in opposition to the item and in support in investing in the community,
parks and recreation, and downtown events.
Kristopher Fortin, with Santa Ana Active Streets, spoke in opposition to the item,
supportive of defunding the police, investing in our communities, and various other
topics.
Luis Sarmiento spoke in opposition to the item, in support of shifting public
spending towards youth programs, mental health counselors, youth re-entry
programs, universal representation program, worker cooperative incentive
programs, expand rental assistance, and various other topics.
Omar Dominguez spoke in opposition to police safety funding.
Maria Gallegos spoke in opposition of an increase in funding to public safety,
instead invest in the community and various other topics.
Cecilia Iglesias spoke in opposition to police safety funding, requests funds be
reallocated towards community services, expressed concern with underfunding
programs, and spoke on various other topics.
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Manny Escamilla spoke in support of the inclusion of the legal defense fund, and
bringing back those who have been laid off. Expressed concern with the
deployment of public safety funding, and various other topics.
Jessica Enriquez Garcia spoke in opposition of public safety funding increase and
in support of investing in the community.
Leslie spoke in opposition to the increase in police public funding and in support
of investment in families, healthcare, education, transportation, housing and
various other topics.
Carla Juarez spoke regarding the public comment procedures, in opposition to
public safety funding increase and in support of investing into mental health,
education, parks and various other topics.
Ana Ursua spoke in opposition to police public safety increase, supports a
reallocation of funds to youth services, legal defense, rental relief, and various
other services.
Yolanda Martinez spoke in opposition to the police safety fund increase and
various other topics
Dan Escamilla spoke regarding past litigation, expressed opposition of police
public safety funding and various other topics.
Abel, with the civil rights group By Any means Necessary, spoke in regards to a
full defunding of the police, reallocation of those funds to various other services,
and various other topics.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas closed the public hearing at 11:45 p.m.
Motion to Approve to close the Public Hearing.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas motioned to approve, seconded by Councilmember Solorio.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Solorio
Tem
Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas,
Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember
Sarmiento, Councilmember Solorio,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Bacerra (7)
NOES: None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Motion to adjourn the balance of the meeting to Thursday, June 18, 2020, to 5 p.m.
moved by Mayor Pro Tem Villegas seconded by Councilmember Solorio.
Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Mendoza in favor of continuing the item.
Councilmember Solorio spoke in support of the adjournment.
Councilmember Penaloza clarified that the public comment has been closed.
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas in support of the adjournment.
Substitute Motion to approve to consider Item 75A-1 tonight and adjourn the balance
of the agenda to a date certain.
Councilmember Sarmiento motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Penaloza
Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Penaloza, Councilmember Sarmiento, Mayor
Pro Tem Villegas (4)
NOES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pulido (3)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Council with no opposition re-voted to consider Item 75A-1 tonight and adjourn the
balance of the agenda to a date certain.
RE-VOTE on Substitute Motion to Approve to consider Item 75A-1 tonight and
adjourn the balance of the agenda to an adjourned meeting, Thursday, June 18, 2020.
Councilmember Sarmiento motioned to approve, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
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MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Penaloza
Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Penaloza, Councilmember Sarmiento, Mayor
Pro Tem Villegas (4)
NOES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pulido (3)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Council discussion on 75A-1 ensued.
Councilmember Sarmiento, is unsupportive of the budget. Expressed concern with
the inherent imbalance in the way services are funded in the city and directed staff
to create a more balanced approach. Expressed the importance of public safety,
and also noted the value of other civic responsibilities that pertain to our city as it
pertains to infrastructure, youth, i.e, basic civic services. Advised that functions
currently levied in the Police Department that are non-violent be redirected to other
departments.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke on the importance of referencing correct
information and is unsupportive of the current budget. Inquired about the
Bookmobile, library grants, and requested that economic development be included
as part of the goals to actively promote economic growth.
Councilmember Solorio noted major crimes have decreased, the $7 million youth
fund to be spent on services, the use of officers having body-worn cameras, the
use of CDBG funds for youth programs. Directed staff to find more summer and
fall programs for youth in coordination for non-profit organizations and school
districts. Expressed concern with the uniforms and equipment in the new Metro
Division, the need for more community oriented-policing, directed staff to provide
more accessible data , and continue to equalize youth services and police safety.
Councilmember Bacerra noted the biggest hurdle for the community is revenue
generation and is not comfortable with the budget as it stands tonight.
Councilmember Mendoza is unsupportive of the budget tonight.
Mayor Pulido noted the legislature came up with a budget that includes money for
cities and having the flexibility to potentially incorporate that funding will be an
asset to the city. expressed support to continue the item and stated for the record
he has a calendar conflict on June 18, 2020.
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Motion to Approve to adjourn balance of 75A-1 to June 18, 2020 at 5 p.m.
Councilmember Bacerra motioned to approve, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Mendoza
Bacerra
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Mendoza, Councilmember Solorio, Mayor
Pulido, Mayor Pro Tem Villegas (5)
NOES: Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember
Sarmiento (2)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Mayor Pro Tem Villegas spoke on item 75A as it relates to Measure X funds, expressed
support of an affordable pay raise, and looks forward to the upcoming meeting.
ADJOURNMENT - The adjourned meeting is scheduled for Thursday, June 18, 2020.
The next regular meeting of the City Council is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 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 Pro Tem Villegas adjourned the meeting on the morning of Wednesday, June 17,
2020, at 12:39 a.m.
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