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FINAL MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
December 15, 2020
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CLOSED SESSION MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 15, 2020 - 5:00
P.M.
CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR SARMIENTO
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza,
Mayor Sarmiento
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
Mayor Sarmiento called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:05 p.m. and announced
that he recused himself from Closed Session Item No. 1.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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: Santa Ana Needs Equity, et al v. City of
Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-
2019-01113224-CU-WM-CXC
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be
taken at the Regular Open Session Meeting which will begin immediately following the
Closed Session Meeting.
ADJOURN CLOSED SESSION AND CONVENE TO THE REGULAR OPEN SESSION.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza adjourned Closed Session meeting at 5:40 p.m. and convened
to the Regular Open Session at 5:54 p.m.
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REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:45 p.m. (Immediately following the Closed Session
Meeting)
CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR SARMIENTO
Mayor Sarmiento called the Regular Open Session to order at 5:54 p.m.
COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember Hernandez
Councilmember Lopez
Councilmember Mendoza
Councilmember Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza
Mayor Sarmiento
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
STAFF Present:
None
Clerk of the Council made an announcement regarding Boards and Commissions
COUNCILMEMBERS BACERRA, HERNANDEZ, LOPEZ, MENDOZA, PENALOZA
AND PHAN
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - MAYOR SARMIENTO
INVOCATION - Vincent Barringer, Police Chaplain
Invocation was issued by Hussam Ayloush.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION presented by
COUNCILMEMBER MENDOZA to Alice Kao for her Outstanding
Contributions to the Community.
Ceremonial presentation was considered after Staff Presentation on the COVID-19
update in the community.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
1. COVID-19 Update in the Community
City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief summary update.
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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 was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez provided instructions on providing public comment.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez provided a report of eComments received.
Adela Montanez congratulated the incoming council and spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
An unidentified speaker expressed concern regarding a lack of low income housing.
Rachel Posos requested council's support towards Alliance Trans Latinx.
Rosa Ramirez spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
Fausto Ramirez spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
Juan Garcia, liaison for Northgate, clarified concerns related to Item 11A.
Alexis Teodoro spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
An unidentified speaker spoke regarding Item 20C.
Sammy Carmona spoke in support of Item 11A.
Penelope Lopez spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
Alondra spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
Jackie Cordova spoke in opposition to Items 11A, 20C, and 23A.
Dave Elliot with the Chamber of Commerce spoke in support of Item 11A and welcomed
incoming council.
Sarai Arpera spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
Isuri Ramos spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
Abraham Sandoval congratulated incoming council and spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
Kimberly Castro spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
Araceli Robles spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
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Maria Victoria spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
Cesar Covarrubias, Executive Director with the Kennedy Commission, spoke in
opposition to Item 11A.
David Carbajal spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
Bulmaro Vicente spoke in support of Item 65D and in police oversight.
Albert Castillo spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
Evan Grant, on behalf of Kara Grant Law, spoke regarding existing litigation.
Speaker Martinez spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
Erica Gonzalez spoke in opposition to Items 11A, 11B, and 20C.
Carla Yaonicia spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
Victor Mendez spoke regarding public comment process and various items.
Khloe Rios-Wyatt, with Alliansa Trans-LATINX, spoke in opposition to Item 11A and
spoke regarding her organization.
Manny Escamilla congratulated incoming council and spoke in support of Item 20E,
recommendation for a property listed Item 80A, and spoke regarding Item 11A.
Carla Juarez spoke in opposition to Item 11A.
Leonel Velasquez spoke in opposition to Item 11A and lack of affordable low income
housing.
Erick Carbajal spoke in opposition to Item 11A and various other topics.
Gabby Hernandez Castillo spoke regarding Items 20C and 75A, residents struggle, and
in opposition to luxurious developments.
Melissa Palmerin spoke regarding to place literature regarding the Indigenous or Native
Tribes of Santa Ana on the City's website.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Motion to approve the Consent Calendar Items with the following modifications.
Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items 11A through
55E with the exception of items: 11A, 20A, 20C, 20D, 20E, 22B, 25E, and 55B. Mayor
Sarmiento abstained from item 11A and Councilmember Phan abstained from 55D.
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Councilmember Bacerra motioned to approve the remaining consent calendar items,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza
Bacerra
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
ORDINANCES/SECOND READING - In the event a Councilmember recorded an
"abstention" before consideration of the following ordinance(s) on first reading, such
abstention will also be reflected in the minutes for second reading.
11A. ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2020-04 MODIFYING THE SUB-
ZONING DESIGNATION OF THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 501, 507, 509, 515,
AND 519 EAST FOURTH STREET AND THOSE AT 502, 506, 510, 514, 520 EAST
FIFTH STREET FROM SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84, URBAN
NEIGHBORHOOD 2 (UN-2) SUB-ZONE, TO THE URBAN CENTER (UC) SUB-ZONE –
Planning and Building Agency Placed on first reading at the December 1, 2020 City
Council meeting and approved by a vote of 5-0 (Pulido and Sarmiento
abstained). Published in the Orange County Reporter on December 4, 2020.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
Motion to place ordinance on second reading and adopt Ordinance NS-2999. Moved by
Councilmember Bacerra seconded by Councilmember Mendoza.
Councilmember Bacerra motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Mendoza
Bacerra
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Mendoza, Councilmember Phan, Mayor Pro
Tem Penaloza (4)
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NOES: Councilmember Hernandez, Councilmember
Lopez (2)
ABSTAIN: Mayor Sarmiento (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
11B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2020-02 REZONING THE
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 4310, 4314, 4318, 4322, 4326 AND 4330 WEST FIFTH
STREET; 113, 117, 121, 201, 203, 207, 211, 221, 223, 225, 227, 229, 231, 233, 235,
237, 239, 241, 243, 245, 247, 301 AND 305 NORTH MOUNTAIN VIEW STREET; AND
4311 WEST FIRST STREET ? Planning and Building Agency
Placed on first reading at the December 1, 2020 City Council meeting and approved by
a vote of 6-0 (Pulido abstained). Published in the Orange County Reporter on
December 4, 2020.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
This consent Item - Ordinance No. NS-3000 was approved.
BOARDS / COMMISSIONS / COMMITTEES
13A. APPOINT MARK MCLOUGHLIN NOMINATED BY COUNCILMEMBER
BACERRA TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION AS THE WARD 4 REPRESENTATIVE
FOR A PARTIAL-TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 13, 2022 - Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Nominate Mark McLoughlin for an appointment to the Planning Commission as
the Ward 4 representative.
13B. APPOINT JANELLE MCLOUGHLIN NOMINATED BY THE SANTA ANA
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION
ADVISORY COMMISSION (ETAC) AS THE SANTA ANA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
REPRESENTATIVE FOR A TERM EXPIRING JANUARY 5, 2025.
MOTION: Nominate Janelle McLoughlin for an appointment to the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Commission as the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce
representative.
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) – City Attorney’s Office
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES – Clerk of the Council Office
BUDGETARY MATTERS
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APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A. APPROVE APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT TO RECOGNIZE $2,803,706 IN
PERMANENT LOCAL HOUSING ALLOCATION PROGRAM FUNDS AND
AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA (NON-GENERAL FUND) -
Community Development Agency
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2021-101 - Recognizing $2,803,706 in
funds from the State of California, in revenue account and appropriate the same
amount to expenditure account to address homelessness in the City of Santa
Ana.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the standard agreement with the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development to receive
Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds in the amount of $2,803,706, subject
to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
Motion to Adopt 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five
affirmative votes). APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2021-101 -
Recognizing $2,803,706 in funds from the State of California, in revenue account
and appropriate the same amount to expenditure account to address
homelessness in the City of Santa Ana.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the standard agreement with the State
of California Department of Housing and Community Development to receive
Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds in the amount of $2,803,706, subject
to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. A-2020-253). moved by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza seconded by
Councilmember Mendoza.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Mendoza
Tem
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
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ABSENT: None (0)
20B. APPROVE APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS RECOGNIZING HOUSING
ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNTS OF $1,127,700 FOR THE HOUSING
CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM, $1,231,722 FOR THE MAINSTREAM VOUCHER
PROGRAM, AND $344,259 FOR FOSTER YOUTH TO INDEPENDENCE VOUCHERS
(NON-GENERAL FUND) - Community Development Agency
MOTION: Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes).
1. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2021-097 – Recognizing additional
Housing Choice Voucher Program Housing Assistance Payments funds in the
amount of $1,127,700 in revenue account and appropriating same to expenditure
account.
2. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2021-098 – Recognizing additional
Mainstream Voucher Program Housing Assistance Payments funds in the
amount of $1,231,722 in revenue account and appropriating same to expenditure
account.
3. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2021-096 – Recognizing additional
Foster Youth to Independence Voucher Housing Assistance Payments funds in
the amount of $344,259 in revenue account and appropriating same to
expenditure account.
20C. APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND THIRD AMENDMENT TO
AGREEMENT WITH DOWNTOWN INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $400,000 TO PROVIDE
CLEAN AND SAFE PROGRAM FOR DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA (NON-GENERAL
FUND) - Community Development Agency
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2021-103 - Recognizing $500,000 from
the sale of the YMCA property at 203-205 W. Civic Center Drive in the General
Fund Miscellaneous Revenue, Sale of Land account and transferring $400,000 of
this revenue to the Parking Enterprise Downtown Enhancements, Contract
Services expenditure account for the agreement with Downtown Inc.
2. Authorize City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the Downtown Clean
and Safe Program Services Agreement with Downtown Inc. for cleaning services
of the Downtown Santa Ana area and a reduction of security guard services in
the agreement amount of $400,000 for the period of January 1, 2021 through
December 31, 2021, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
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Motion to Adopt as amended 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five
affirmative votes). APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2021-103 - Recognizing
$500,000 from the sale of the YMCA property at 203-205 W. Civic Center Drive in the
General Fund Miscellaneous Revenue, Sale of Land account and transferring $400,000
of this revenue to the Parking Enterprise Downtown Enhancements, Contract Services
expenditure account for the agreement with Downtown Inc.
2. Authorize City Manager to execute a Third Amendment to the Downtown Clean and
Safe Program Services Agreement with Downtown Inc. for cleaning services of the
Downtown Santa Ana area and a reduction of security guard services in the agreement
amount of $400,000 for the period of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021,
subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. A-2020-254).
3. City Staff to consider using some of the laid off part time employees for the clean and
safe crew. moved by Councilmember Hernandez seconded by Councilmember
Mendoza.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned to adopt as amended, seconded by
Councilmember Mendoza.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Mendoza
Hernandez
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Hernandez, Councilmember
Lopez, Councilmember Mendoza,
Councilmember Phan, Mayor Pro Tem
Penaloza, Mayor Sarmiento (6)
NOES: Councilmember Bacerra (1)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
20D. APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND APPROVE A FIRST
AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH INFOSEND, INC. FOR A TOTAL 2020-21
FISCAL YEAR AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $750,000 (GENERAL FUND AND NON-
GENERAL FUND) - Finance and Management Services Agency, Public Works Agency
and City Manager's Office
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2021-099 - Recognizing $310,500 of
prior year fund balance in the Water Quality, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account, and appropriate the same amount in Water Quality, Contract Services
Professional, to accommodate the added expenditures for FY 2020-21.
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2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the agreement with
InfoSend, Inc. (“InfoSend”) for printing, processing, and mailing, and electronic
bill presentment services to update the scope of services, a provision for a six (6)
month extension period beginning January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021, and
increases in the total budgeted amounts of $200,000 for FY 2020-21, by a net
amount of $550,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $750,000, subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza directed staff to provide an option to opt out of paper billing.
Motion to Adopt 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes). APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2021-099 - Recognizing $310,500 of
prior year fund balance in the Water Quality, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account,
and appropriate the same amount in Water Quality, Contract Services Professional, to
accommodate the added expenditures for FY 2020-21.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the agreement with
InfoSend, Inc. (“InfoSend”) for printing, processing, and mailing, and electronic bill
presentment services to update the scope of services, a provision for a six (6) month
extension period beginning January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021, and increases in
the total budgeted amounts of $200,000 for FY 2020-21, by a net amount of $550,000,
for a new total amount not to exceed $750,000, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-255). moved
by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Bacerra
Tem
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
20E. APPROVE APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AWARD A CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT TO ALL AMERICAN ASPHALT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,967,436 FOR
THE BRISTOL STREET PROTECTED BIKE LANES FROM EDINGER AVENUE TO
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FIRST STREET PROJECT WITH AN ESTIMATED TOTAL DELIVERY COST OF
$2,696,777 (PROJECT NO. 18-6908) (NON-GENERAL FUND) - Public Works Agency
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2021-100 – Recognizing $2,102,777 in
Fiscal Year 2017-18 Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program (BCIP) construction
funding in the Select Street Construction, Federal Grant-Indirect revenue account
and appropriate same in the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Select Street Construction,
Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account.
2. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,967,436, for
construction of the Bristol Street Protected Bike Lanes from Edinger Avenue to
First Street Project, for the term beginning December 15, 2020, 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.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost
of $2,696,777, which includes $1,967,436 for the construction contract; $296,000
for contract administration, inspection and testing; and a $433,341 project
contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
Motion to Adopt 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative
votes). APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2021-100 – Recognizing $2,102,777 in
Fiscal Year 2017-18 Bicycle Corridor Improvement Program (BCIP) construction
funding in the Select Street Construction, Federal Grant-Indirect revenue account and
appropriate same in the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Select Street Construction, Improvements
Other Than Building expenditure account.
2. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,967,436, for construction of the
Bristol Street Protected Bike Lanes from Edinger Avenue to First Street Project, for the
term beginning December 15, 2020, 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.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$2,696,777, which includes $1,967,436 for the construction contract; $296,000 for
contract administration, inspection and testing; and a $433,341 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work. moved by Councilmember Bacerra seconded by
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza.
Councilmember Bacerra motioned to adopt, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza.
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MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza
Bacerra
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Director of Planning and Building Agency Nabil Saba provided a brief presentation.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza requested staff to consider the aesthetics of the protected bike
line.
SPECIFICATIONS - PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $229,075 TO
PB LOADER CORPORATION FOR ONE COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS DUMP
TRUCK (SPECIFICATION NO. 20-141) (NON-GENERAL FUND) -Finance and
Management Services Agency and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to PB Loader
Corporation for the purchase of one compressed natural gas dump truck, in the amount
of $219,075, with a contingency of $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $229,075,
subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
22B. AMEND PURCHASE ORDER WITH FAIRWAY FORD SALES, INC. FOR
TWELVE FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR VEHICLES IN THE AMOUNT OF
$494,207.79 (SPECIFICATION NO. 19-135) (NON-GENERAL FUND) - Finance and
Management Services Agency, Police Department and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Amend the contract with Fairway Ford Sales, Inc., for the procurement of 12
additional Ford Police Interceptor vehicles for the Santa Ana Police Department for a total
amount not to exceed $494,207.79, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
Motion to Adopt Amend the contract with Fairway Ford Sales, Inc., for the procurement
of 12 additional Ford Police Interceptor vehicles for the Santa Ana Police Department
for a total amount not to exceed $494,207.79, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. moved by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza
seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
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Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Bacerra
Tem
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
AGREEMENTS
25A. APPROVE SUBSCRIPTION AGREEMENT WITH LEXISNEXIS FOR LEGAL
RESEARCH SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $58,098.60 (GENERAL
FUND) – City Attorney’s Office
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with LexisNexis for legal
research software services in the amount of $58,098.60, for a three-year term beginning
January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
This consent item - Agreement Number A-2020-256 was approved.
25B. APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH DYNAMIC VIDEOS COMMUNICATIONS,
VIDEO ENGINEERING SERVICES, AND IPTV INTERNATIONAL INC. DBA TV PRO
GEAR FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING VIDEO PRODUCTION AND OTHER AS-
NEEDED VIDEO SERVICES IN A TOTAL AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$600,000 (GENERAL FUND) – City Manager’s Office
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Dynamic Videos
Communications, Video Engineering Services, and IPTV International Inc. DBA TV Pro
Gear Inc. to provide as-needed City Council meeting video production, video technical
consulting, and other video production services, for the period of January 1, 2021,
through December 31, 2022, with an optional one-year extension, for an annual shared
aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$600,000 subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
This consent item - Agreement Number A-2020-257 was approved.
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25C. AUTHORIZE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 FOR
REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION FOR WARNER AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PHASE
2 (PROPERTY OWNER: WARNER INDUSTRIAL, LLC) (PROJECT NO. 18-6901)
(NON-GENERAL FUND) – Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Agreement for the partial
acquisition and goodwill (if any) of the real property located at 1221 E. Warner Avenue
(APN 016-120-48), with owner Warner Industrial, LLC, a California Limited Liability
Company, in the amount of $35,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
This consent item - Agreement Number A-2020-258 was approved.
25D. APPROVE AGREEMENTS WITH MONUMENT ROW, OVERLAND PACIFIC &
CUTLER, THE ROW COMPANY, AND CLARK LAND RESOURCES, INC., FOR ON-
CALL RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION SERVICES IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $550,000 FOR UP TO A FIVE-YEAR TERM (NON-GENERAL FUND) –
Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Monument ROW,
Overland Pacific & Cutler, LLC, The ROW Company, and Clark Land Resources, Inc., to
provide on-call right-of-way acquisition services for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $550,000 for the three-year term beginning December 15, 2020, and expiring on
December 14, 2023, with a provision for two, one-year extensions, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-
2020-XXX).
This consent item - Agreement Number A-2020-259 was approved.
25E. APPROVAL OF SECOND AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH AVOLVE
SOFTWARE CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENTATION
OF PROJECTDOX ELECTRONIC PLAN SUBMITTAL SOFTWARE TOTAL NOT TO
EXCEED $629,215 (GENERAL FUND AND NON-GENERAL FUND) – Planning and
Building Agency, Public Works Agency and Information Technology Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute addendum to agreements with Avolve
Software Corporation for the purchase and implementation of ProjectDox, an electronic
plan submittal, review, tracking, and archiving system, for the Planning and Building
Agency and Public Works Agency for a period of two years ending December 31, 2022,
with the option to renew for up to three additional years. This project will increase
customer service levels with paperless plan review, while decreasing costs of issuing
permits and storing plan documents. The aggregated not to exceed amount is $629,215,
subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
Motion to Adopt Authorize the City Manager to execute addendum to agreements with
Avolve Software Corporation for the purchase and implementation of ProjectDox, an
electronic plan submittal, review, tracking, and archiving system, for the Planning and
Building Agency and Public Works Agency for a period of two years ending December
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31, 2022, with the option to renew for up to three additional years. This project will
increase customer service levels with paperless plan review, while decreasing costs of
issuing permits and storing plan documents. The aggregated not to exceed amount is
$629,215, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-261). moved by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza seconded
by Councilmember Lopez.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza motioned to adopt item, seconded by Councilmember Lopez.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Lopez
Tem
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
MISCELLANEOUS - LAND USE
39A. APPROVE RENAMING OF THE KIWANIS BARRIER FREE PLAYGROUND AT
CARL THORNTON PARK TO THE “GEORGE UPTON ALL ACCESS PARK” – Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Agency
MOTION: Approve renaming of the Kiwanis Barrier Free Playground to the “George
Upton All Access Park.”
RESOLUTIONS - Consent
55A. APPROVE A $3,170,547 LOAN AGREEMENT WITH LEGACY SQUARE LP FOR
A 55-YEAR TERM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE LEGACY SQUARE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT; APPROVE A SUBORDINATION AGREEMENT
WITH BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.; APPROVE A FUTURE SUBORDINATION
AGREEMENT WITH STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; APPROVE A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE
ISSUANCE OF BONDS (NON-GENERAL FUND) - Community Development Agency
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a loan
agreement with Legacy Square LP (c/o National
Community Renaissance of California) for $3,170,547
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in inclusionary housing funds for the development of
the Legacy Square affordable housing project located
at 609 N. Spurgeon Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701,
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
subordination agreement with Bank of America, N.A.,
for the City’s inclusionary housing loan agreement
with Legacy Square LP, subject to non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a future
subordination agreement with the State of California
Department of Housing and Community
Development, for the City’s inclusionary housing loan
agreement with Legacy Square LP, after the Legacy
Square affordable housing project is complete,
subject to non-substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-
2020-XXX).
4. Resolution No. 2020-XXX - Adopt a resolution
approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the
California Statewide Communities Development
Authority in an amount not to exceed $40,000,000 for
the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction,
improvement, and equipping of the Legacy Square
affordable housing project located at 609 N. Spurgeon
Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
This consent Item- Resolution No. 2020-100 was approved.
This consent Item- Agreement No. 2020-260 and 2020-262 were approved.
55B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN TO CREATE ONE PART-TIME JOB CLASSIFICATION AND
AMEND THE ANNUAL BUDGET TO RECLASSIFY TWO POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY AND ADD ONE POSITION IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT -
Human Resources Department, Public Works Agency and Police Department
1. 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 AND TO AMEND THE
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CURRENT ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2020-2021
2. Amend the City’s Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Budget
to reallocate two vacant, full-time positions in the
Public Works Agency to different job classification
titles.
3. Amend the City’s Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Budget
to enhance the Police Department budget by one
position.
Motion to Adopt 1. Resolution No. 2020-101 Entitled - 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 AND TO AMEND THE CURRENT ANNUAL BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021
2. Amend the City’s Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Budget to reallocate two vacant, full-
time positions in the Public Works Agency to different job classification titles.
3. Amend the City’s Fiscal Year 2020-21 Annual Budget to enhance the Police
Department budget by one position. moved by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza seconded by
Councilmember Phan.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember Phan.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Phan
Tem
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
55C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF TWO POLICE K-9
VESTS FROM SOUTH COAST COLLEGE FOR THE SANTA ANA POLICE
DEPARTMENT – Police Department
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. Resolution No. 2020-XXX - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF
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POLICE K-9 ARMORED VESTS FOR THE SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9
UNIT
This consent Item- Resolution No. 2020-102 was approved.
55D. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT
FOR THE 4TH AND CABRILLO MIXED-USE PROJECT LOCATED AT 1801 EAST
FOURTH STREET – Public Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. Resolution No. 2020-XXX - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY
ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED 4TH AND CABRILLO PROJECT
This consent Item- Resolution No. 2020-103 was approved.
55E. RESOLUTION TO ADOPT AND APPROVE FOR SUBMISSION THE FISCAL
YEAR 2019-20 MEASURE M2 YEAR-END EXPENDITURE REPORT TO CONTINUE
RECEIVING COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION FUNDING PROGRAM GRANTS
ANNUALLY - Public Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. Resolution No. 2020-XXX - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2
EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
This consent Item- Resolution No. 2020-104 was approved.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
BUSINESS CALENDAR
REPORTS
65A. APPROVE THE ANNUAL CALENDAR OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
MEETINGS FOR 2021 - Clerk of the Council Office
1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council
Meetings in 2021.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meeting
for January 5, 2021 and August 3, 2021.
3. Direct staff to post Notice of Cancellation(s). The City
Council hereby waives notice of said meetings as
required by the government code.
Motion to Approve 65A. APPROVE THE ANNUAL CALENDAR OF REGULAR CITY
COUNCIL MEETINGS FOR 2021 - Clerk of the Council Office moved by
Councilmember Bacerra seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza.
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Councilmember Bacerra motioned to approve, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza
Bacerra
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
65B. BIENNIAL REVIEW AND APPOINTMENT OF REGIONAL BOARD
REPRESENTATIVES - Clerk of the Council Office
1. Review the regional board appointment list and
appoint members and alternates to serve as
representatives to various outside agencies through
December 2022 (or specific term where noted); and,
2. Adopt a resolution designating and appointing a
representative to the Orange County Fire Authority's
Board of Directors, if necessary; and,
3. Direct the Clerk of the Council to update and post the
Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) Form 806
(Agency Report of Public Official Appointments) on
the City's website.
Motion to Approve appointment for Councilmember Phan to the Metropolitan Water
District moved by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza motioned to approve, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Bacerra
Tem
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
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NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2020-105 appointing Councilmember Lopez to Orange
County Fire Authority. Moved by Councilmember Hernandez seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Penaloza.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned to approve, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza
Hernandez
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Motion to Approve appointment for Councilmember Hernandez as the Representative
and Councilmember Mendoza as the Alternate to the Orange County Sanitation District.
Moved by Councilmember Mendoza seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza.
Councilmember Mendoza motioned to approve, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza
Mendoza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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Motion to Approve appointment for Councilmember Mendoza as the Representative to
the Orange County Water District. Moved by Councilmember Hernandez seconded by
Councilmember Bacerra.
Councilmember Hernandez motioned to approve, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Bacerra
Hernandez
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Mayor Pro Tem
Penaloza, Mayor Sarmiento (6)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: Councilmember Phan (1)
ABSENT: None (0)
Motion to Approve appointment for Councilmember Bacerra as the Representative to
the Southern California Association of Governments and Orange County Council of
Governments Board of Directors. Moved by Mayor Sarmiento seconded by Mayor Pro
Tem Penaloza.
Mayor Sarmiento motioned to approve, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza.
MOTION: Mayor SECOND: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza
Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Motion to Approve appointment for Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza as the Primary and
Councilmember Mendoz as the Alternate to the Transportation Corridor Agency. Moved
by Councilmember Bacerra seconded by Councilmember Phan.
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Councilmember Bacerra motioned to approve, seconded by Councilmember Phan.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Phan
Bacerra
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
Motion to Approve appointment for Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza as the Representative to
the Orange-Santa Ana Transportation System Improvement Authority. Moved by Mayor
Sarmiento seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
Mayor Sarmiento motioned to approve, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
MOTION: Mayor SECOND: Councilmember Bacerra
Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
65C. APPROVE THE BUDGET CALENDAR FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 – Finance
and Management Services Agency
MOTION: Approve the Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2021-2022.
Motion to approve the Budget Calendar for Fiscal Year 2021-2022. moved by Mayor
Pro Tem Penaloza seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza motioned to approve, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
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MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Bacerra
Tem
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
65D. ACCEPT INFORMATIONAL REPORT RELATING TO POLICE OVERSIGHT AND
PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF – City Manager’s Office
MOTION: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
Management Assistant Daniel Soto provided a brief presentation.
Discussion ensued from Council providing direction and comments to city staff.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
75A. PUBLIC HEARING - 2021 DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT DEVELOPMENT - Community Development Agency Legal Notice
published in the Orange County Reporter on December 4, 2020.
1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
regarding the intention to levy an assessment for
2021 for the Downtown Santa Ana Business
Improvement District.
2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of
the public hearing and determine whether they
constitute a majority protest.
3. If the City Council determines that no valid majority
protest was lodged, adopt a resolution confirming the
assessment report, and levying the assessment for
2021. Resolution No. 2020-XXX - A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE
DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA BUSINESS
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IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR CALENDAR YEAR
2021
City Clerk made an announcement regarding public comment participation.
Assistant City Manager Steven Mendoza provided a brief presentation.
Mayor Sarmiento opened the Public Hearing at 11:11 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ryan Smolar, with Downtown Inc., spoke in support of item 75A.
Hearing no other comments, Mayor Sarmiento closed the Public Hearing at 11:16 p.m.
Councilmember Hernandez requested for community involvement along with diversifying
events.
Motion to Adopt 1. Conducted a public hearing to consider all protests regarding the
intention to levy an assessment for 2021 for the Downtown Santa Ana Business
Improvement District.
2. Reviewed any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
3. If the City Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
resolution confirming the assessment report, and levying the assessment for
2021. Resolution No. 2020-106 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA LEVYING AN ASSESSMENT FOR THE DOWNTOWN SANTA
ANA BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2021 moved by
Councilmember Bacerra seconded by Councilmember Mendoza.
Councilmember Bacerra motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Mendoza
Bacerra
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
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75B. PUBLIC HEARING - REGARDING THE ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION
APPROVING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE SEPTIC TO
GRAVITY SEWER CONVERSION PROJECT LOCATED NORTHEAST OF 17TH
STREET AND TUSTIN AVENUE (NON-GENERAL FUND) - Public Works
Agency Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on December 4, 2020.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. Resolution No. 2020-XXX - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING THE MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE SEPTIC TO GRAVITY SEWER CONVERSION
PROJECT
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez provided announcement.
City Manager Kristine made a brief presentation
Mayor Sarmiento opened the public hearing at 11:31 p.m.
Hearing no one wishing to speak Mayor Sarmiento closed the public hearing at 11:32
p.m.
Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 2020-107 Entitled - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR THE SEPTIC TO GRAVITY SEWER CONVERSION PROJECT
moved by Councilmember Mendoza seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
Councilmember Mendoza motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Bacerra
Mendoza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Councilmember Lopez,
Councilmember Mendoza, Councilmember
Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, Mayor
Sarmiento (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
JOINT SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
80A. RECEIVE AND FILE HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT FOR FY 2019-
20 – LOW AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND
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MOTION: Receive and file.
Item 80A was received and filed.
RECESS THE COUNCIL MEETING AND CONVENE TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MEETING AT 11:33 P.M.
RECESS THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND CONVENE TO THE COUNCIL MEETING
AT 11:35 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 THE CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT
STAFF TO PREPARE AND BRING BACK AN ORDINANCE THAT WILL REGULATE
THE VARIOUS TYPES OF GROUP HOMES OPERATING IN OUR CITY – Mayor Pro
Tem Penaloza and Councilmember Mendoza
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza requested that staff provide a report or an assessment
identifying where the group homes are operating in the city and identify what staff can
do to get the group homes to comply.
Councilmember Mendoza concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza’s request.
Councilmember Phan cautioned regulating group homes and provided alternative ways
of reporting non-compliant homes.
Councilmember Hernandez suggested that the city provide dialogue with the group
homes and work with them to comply.
Mayor Sarmiento concurred with Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza’s request and
Councilmember Phan’s suggestion.
COMMENTS
90A. CITY MANAGER’S COMMENTS
City Manager Kristine Ridge provided comments regarding Community Choice
Agency/Energy; status update on Orange County Street Car; and will issue an Executive
Order regarding a Street Sweeping moratorium.
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
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Councilmember Bacerra thanked Police Department regarding curbing street racing and
wished to all safe and Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked all those who provided community input, wished to
all safe and Happy Holidays, and spoke regarding the article on the Santa Ana Police
Officer accepting bribes and looks forward to hearing an update on further action taken.
Councilmember Lopez thanked staff, wished to all Happy Holidays, and asked that all to
be safe by staying home.
Councilmember Mendoza thanked staff, spoke regarding the canvassing of
congressional election ballots, and wished to all safe and Happy Holidays.
Councilmember Phan thanked staff, encouraged all to stay home and be safe, noted that
bed capacity is at zero, encouraged all to be kind, and wished all a Merry Christmas and
a Happy New Year.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza thanked staff, wished all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New
Year, and reminded public if cars can be moved for cleaning to do so.
Mayor Sarmiento thanked staff and residents, requested to consider rewarding those
businesses that stayed closed due to COVID, congratulated Human Resources Director
Steven Pham on his retirement with the city, and wished to all safe and Happy Holidays.
Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the City Council meeting on Wednesday, December 16, 2020
at 12:08 a.m.
ADJOURNMENT - The next regular meeting scheduled on January 5, 2021 to be
canceled. The next meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, January 19,
2021 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.
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