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City of Santa Ana, California
January 19, 2021
CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 5:00 pm
REGULAR OPEN MEETING — 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of the Council
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
Thai Viet Phan
David Penaloza
Vicente Sarmiento
Kristine Ridge
Sonia R. Carvalho
Daisy Gomez
MINUTES:
• Mayor Sarmiento called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5.05 p.m.
• Councilmember Phan joined the meeting at 5.05 p.m.
• Councilmember Bacerra joined the meeting at 5.12 p.m.
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About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each
agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the
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MINUTES: Evan Grant, on behalf of Kara Grant Law, spoke regarding existing litigation.
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:
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph
(1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. AC2525 Main, LLC, et al v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case
No. 30-2020-01137879-C U-WM-CXC
B. Santa Ana Citizens for Responsible Development v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange
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County Superior Court Case No. 30-2019-01119794-CU-WM-CXC
C. Santa Ana Needs Equity, et al v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30-2019-001104316-CU-WM-CXC
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from Closed Session Item 1A due to a
conflict of interest.
Mayor Sarmiento recused himself from Closed Session Item 18 due to a conflict of interest.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the
Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City
business.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned Closed Session meeting at 6.32 p.m. and convened
to the Regular Open Session.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned Closed Session meeting at 6.32 p.m. and convened
to the Regular Open Session at 6.37 p.m.
REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER 5:45 p.m. (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Regular Session meeting to order at 6.37 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento announced that item 27 is continued to the February 2, 2021.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
INVOCATION
MINUTES: Quang Hieu lead the invocation.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Oath of Office (video) administered to Mark McLoughlin, Planning Commission as the
Ward 4 representative — Councilmember Bacerra
Oath of Office (video) administered to Janelle McLoughlin, Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Commission as the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce
representative
2. Honoring the Life and Legacy of Former City Manager Dave Ream
MINUTES: Senator Tom Umberg thanked the City for their leadership in addressing
COVID, and spoke in memory Dave Ream.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to Medica Testing
Group for outstanding contributions to the community
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. COVID-19 Update in the Community.
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief COVID-19 update regarding a
vaccine pilot program, testing, and Santa Ana Cares funding grants assisting the
community.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and
non -agenda items within the jurisdiction of the City, with the exception of public hearing items.
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Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened. This is being done to
respect the time constraints of residents who cannot stay tuned late into the evening to comment
on items that they feel strongly about.
MINUTES: Manny Escamilla spoke regarding item 24, 30, and 31.
Victor Mendez spoke regarding the public comment process and thanked the Clerk for listening to
community input, spoke on items 11,13,15,16, 19 and various other topics.
Bernie Dennis spoke in support of item 31.
Lisa Darmousseh spoke in support of item 31.
Rodella spoke in support of item 31.
Erica Gonzalez spoke regarding sufficient notification prior to construction projects and expressed
concern with displacement.
Letty Rodella spoke in support of the item 31.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent
Calendar items: Items 5 through 26.
5. Excused absences
Department: Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Excuse absent members.
6. Minutes from the regular meeting of November 17, 2020
Department: Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
MINUTES: Councilmembers Lopez and Hernandez abstained from items 6, they were
not present at this meeting.
7. Minutes from the regular meeting of December 1, 2020
Department: Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
MINUTES: Councilmembers Lopez and Hernandez abstained from items 7, they were
not present at this meeting.
8. Minutes from the regular meeting of December 15, 2020
Department: Clerk of the Council
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Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Appoint various boards and commissions members nominated by Councilmember
Hernandez as the Ward 5 representatives for a full term expiring December 10, 2024
Department: Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Appoint.
1. Fernando Olivares - Arts and Culture Commission
2. Ruby Woo - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission
3. Anacany Torres — Community Development Commission
4. Tsui Vasquez — Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission
5. Dwayne Shipp — Historic Resources Commission
6. Nellieann LeGaspe — Personnel Board
7. Michael Hernandez — Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizens' Oversight Committee
8. Ray Diaz — Youth Commission
10. Approve agreements with Wonderware California in the amounts of $269,300 and
$752,205 for SCADA software, hardware, and installation services, and an approve
amendment to the agreement with XV Solutions in an amount not to exceed $473,250 for
SCADA software migration management and integration (Non -General Fund)
Department: Public Works
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Wonderware California for the Walnut Site Integration as part of the SCADA system
upgrade, for the period beginning January 19, 2021, and expiring on June 30, 2023, in an
amount not to exceed $269,300, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Wonderware California for
hardware, software, training and support as part of the SCADA system upgrade project,
for the period beginning January 19, 2021, and expiring on June 30, 2023, in an amount
not to exceed $752,205, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to increase the agreement amount with XV Solutions for
project management of the SCADA system upgrade in the amount of $473,250, for an
updated agreement amount not to exceed $898,250 for the remaining term of the
agreement ending September 30, 2022, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-002, 2021-003 and 2021-
004 was approved.
11. Approve appropriation adjustments, approve amendments to the FY 2020-21 Capital
Improvement Program, and award a construction contract to C.S. Legacy Construction,
Inc. in the amount of $12,759,695 for the South Main Street Corridor Improvements
Project with an estimated total delivery cost of $18,309,245 (Project Nos. 17-9001,18-
6911, 19-6940 20-6958, 21-6014, 21-6451, 21-6461) (Non -General & General Fund)
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Department: Public Works
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment (2021-115) to
recognize $3,791,468 of prior year fund balance in the Sanitary Sewer Fund, Capital
Recovery Charges, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same
amount to the Sanitary Sewer Fund, Capital Recovery Charges, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment (2021-110) to recognize $3,863,143 of prior year
fund balance in the Water Fund, Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward
and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital
Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment (2021-114) to recognize $71,407 of prior year
fund balance in the Peebler Fund Capital Project Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward and
appropriate the same amount to the Peebler Fund Capital Project, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Improvement Program to
include $3,791,468 in construction funds for the South Main Street Sewer Improvements
Project (Project No. 21-6451).
5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Improvement Program to
include $3,863,143 in construction funds for South Main Street Water Improvements
Project (Project No. 21-6461).
6. Reject Bid Protest and award a construction contract to C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc.,
the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternatives 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 7, and 8 in the amount of $12,759,695, for construction of the South Main Street
Corridor Improvements Project, for the term beginning January 19, 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.
7. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$18,309,245, which includes $12,759,695 for the construction contract, $1,599,050 for
contract administration, inspection and testing; and a $3,950,500 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
Moved by Councilmember Bacerra, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza to
Approve.
YES: 7 — Sarmiento, Penaloza, Bacerra, Mendoza, Lopez, Hernandez, Phan
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0— Pass
MINUTES: councilmember Lopez requested a three-week notification to businesses and
residences surrounding project and allow for increased community input.
Executive Director of Public Works Agency Nabil Saba provided a brief presentation.
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Council provided direction to City staff.
12. Approve agreement with Butier Engineering to provide construction engineering services
for the South Main Street Corridor Improvements Project in an amount not to exceed
$936,924 for a three-year term (Project No. 17-9001, 18-6911, 20-6451, 21-6461, & 19-
6940) (Non -General Fund)
Department: Public Works
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Butier Engineering, Inc., to provide construction engineering services for the South Main
Street Corridor Project in the amount of $780,770, with a 20 percent contingency of
$156,154, for a total amount not to exceed $936,924, for a three-year term beginning
January 19, 2021 and expiring January 18, 2024, with an option for two, one-year
extensions, subject non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez requested staff list the cities for the consulting firms on staff
reports.
Mayor Sarmiento requested staff to include the companies' background in the staff reports.
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-005 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to
Approve.
YES: 7 — Sarmiento, Penaloza, Bacerra, Mendoza, Lopez, Hernandez, Phan
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7-0-0-0— Pass
13. Approve an appropriation adjustment, approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-21
Capital Improvement Program, and award a construction contract to Stephen Doreck
Equipment Rentals, Inc. in the amount of $1,126,670 for the Valley Adams Neighborhood
Water Main Improvements Phase 2 Project with an estimated total delivery cost of
$1,577,338 (Project No. 21-6457) (Non -General Fund)
Department: Public Works
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment (2021-111) to
recognize $1,577,338 in the Water Fund, Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year
Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition &
Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure
account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Improvement Program to
include $1,577,338 in construction funds for the Valley Adams Neighborhood Water Main
Improvements Phase 2 project.
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3. Award a construction contract to Stephen Doreck Equipment Rentals, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,126,670, for
construction of the Valley Adams Neighborhood Water Main Improvements Phase 2
Project, for the term beginning January 19, 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.
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$1,577,338, which includes $1,126,670 for the construction contract, $225,334 for
contract administration, inspection and testing; and a $225,334 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
14. Approve an appropriation adjustment for $517,500 and authorize a purchase agreement
in the amount of $690,000 for real property acquisition for Warner Avenue Improvements
Phase 2 (Property Owner: Veronique Pham) (Project No. 18-6901) (Non -General Fund)
Department: Public Works
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment (2021-107) of
$517,500 in Measure M2 Competitive, Arterial Capacity Enhancements grant funding
from the Measure M-Street Construction, Measure M2 Competitive revenue account and
appropriate the same amount to the Measure M2 Competitive Street, Land expenditure
account for the property acquisition referenced in Recommended Action 2. (Requires
five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Agreement with property owner
Veronique Pham for the property acquisition and goodwill (if any) for the real property
located at 2241 and 2245 S. Kilson Drive (APN 016-103-22) in the amount of $690,000,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-006 was approved.
15. Award purchase order in an amount not to exceed $625,385 to Altec Industries, Inc. for
two bucket trucks (Specification No. 20-142) (Non -General Fund)
Department: Public Works
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order
to Altec Industries, Inc. in the amount of $615,385, plus a contingency of $10,000, for a
total amount not to exceed $625,385, for the purchase of two bucket trucks, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
16. Award a purchase order in an amount not to exceed $346,382 to Trane U.S. Inc., dba
Trane, for replacement of an air conditioning unit in the Ross Annex portion of City Hall
(General Fund) (Specification No. 20-145)
Department: Public Works
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order to Trane U.S. Inc., dba Trane, in the
amount of $314,892, with a contingency amount of $31,490, in amount not to exceed
$346,382, to replace a failing air conditioning unit at the Ross Annex, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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17. Approve cooperative agreement with the City of Irvine for grant -funded traffic signal
synchronization on Segerstrom Avenue/ Dyer Road/ Barranca Parkway for a maximum
amount of $259,224 and term effective until December 31, 2025 (Non -General Fund)
Department: Public Works
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperative
agreement with the City of Irvine in the amount of $259,224, to implement a Traffic Signal
Synchronization Corridor (Project No. 21-6982) on Segerstrom Avenue/ Dyer Road/
Barranca Parkway, for the term beginning upon approval of the agreement by the City of
Santa Ana and the City of Irvine, and effective until December 31, 2025, with an option to
be extended with mutual consent of all parties for a term to be determined upon
extension, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-007 was approved.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan abstained from item 17 due to a potential conflict of
interest.
18. Approve amendment to the construction contract with EBS General Engineering, Inc. to
increase the contract amount by $600,000, for a new estimated total project delivery cost
of $1,450,470, to perform additional sidewalk concrete repairs (Project No. 20-6970)
(General Fund and Non -General Fund)
Department: Public Works
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to amend the construction
contract with EBS General Engineering Services Inc. via change order, to increase the
contract amount by $600,000, for a new estimated project delivery cost of $1,450,470, to
perform additional sidewalk concrete improvements.
2. Approve the revised Project Cost Analysis increasing project contingencies by
$600,000, for a new estimated project delivery cost of $1,450,470.
19. Approve an amendment to the agreement with T.R. Holliman and Associates, Inc. to
expand the scope of work for preparation of the Recycled Water Master Plan, increase
the agreement amount by $242,418 for a total amount not to exceed $442,418, and
extend the term from February 19, 2021 through February 19, 2023 (Non -General Fund)
Department: Public Works
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
agreement with T.R. Holliman and Associates, Inc. to include additional scope of work in
the preparation of the Recycled Water Master Plan, increase the agreement amount by
$242,418, which includes a $220,380 increase plus a contingency of $22,038, for a total
amount not to exceed $442,418, and extend the term of the agreement from February 19,
2021 to February 19, 2023, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-008 was approved.
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20. Approve an agreement with EEC Environmental in an amount not to exceed $1,800,000
for waste discharge requirement compliance services for up to a five-year term (Non -
General Fund)
Department: Public Works
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with EEC
Environmental to provide Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services for a three-
year term beginning January 19, 2021, and expiring January 18, 2024, with a provision
for a one, two-year extension exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, in an
annual amount not to exceed $360,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed
$1,800,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-009 was approved.
21. Approve the first amendment to the agreement with All City Management Inc. for the adult
crossing guard program to extend the term for four months to June 30, 2021 (General
Fund)
Department: Public Works
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to
the agreement with All City Management Inc. to extend the term four months from
February 28, 2021 to June 30, 2021 at no additional cost, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-010 was approved.
22. Approve fourth amendment to agreement with Mercy House Living Centers, Inc. in the
additional amount of $153,214.72 for the operation of The Link Shelter (Non -General
Fund)
Department: Community Development
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to
the agreement with the Mercy House Living Centers, Inc. to increase funding for the
operation of the Link Shelter, in the amount of $153,214.72 for a total amount not to
exceed $6,551,337.72 subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-011 was approved.
23. Approve an agreement with Overdrive, Inc. for digital content hosting and distribution for
$41,010 for the period February 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 AND $70,000 for each
subsequent year From July 1, 2021 To June 30, 2024 for a total amount of $251,010
(Non -General Fund)
Department: Library Department
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Overdrive, Inc. for digital content hosting and distribution for $41,010 for the period
February 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021 and $70,000 for each subsequent year from July
1, 2021 to June 30, 2024 for a total amount of $251,010, with any unspent and
encumbered balance carried forward into the subsequent fiscal years during the term of
the agreement, to be funded by the Cannabis Public Benefit Fund, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-012 was approved.
24. Approve agreement with HDL Coren & Cone for property tax consulting and auditing
services for up to a five-year period for an amount not to exceed $206,250 (General
Fund)
Department: Finance and Management
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with HdL
Coren & Cone (HdLCC) for Secured and Unsecured Property Tax Revenue Auditing and
Consulting Services for a period beginning February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2024
for an amount not to exceed $122,250 which includes a contingency of $52,500, plus two
one-year extensions exercisable by the City Manager for an amount not to exceed
$84,000 which includes a contingency of $37,500 for a total combined amount not to
exceed $206,250, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-013 was approved.
Councilmember Lopez requested City Staff to ask vendor to look for underperforming
properties.
Moved by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza to
Approve.
YES: 7 — Sarmiento, Penaloza, Bacerra, Mendoza, Lopez, Hernandez, Phan
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7-0-0-0— Pass
25. Approve agreement with Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC for Utility Users' Tax Auditing
and Consulting Services for an amount not to exceed $750,000 (General Fund)
Department: Finance and Management
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC ("Avenu Insights") for Utility Users' Tax Revenue Auditing,
Recovery, Reporting, Analysis, and Legislative/State Agency Liaison and Implementation
Monitoring Services for a period beginning February 1, 2021 through January 31, 2024
for an amount not to exceed $462,500 which includes a contingency of $207,500, plus
two one-year extensions exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney for a
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combined amount not to exceed $287,500 which includes a contingency of $117,500,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-014 was approved.
26. Adopt a resolution accepting the donation of tactical medical equipment for the Santa
Ana Police Department
Department: Police Department
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX — Adopt a resolution accepting
tactical medical equipment manufactured by Tactical Medical Solutions from Cops Direct
for the Santa Ana Police Department.
MINUTES: This consent Item- Resolution No. 2021-002 was approved.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from item 17 due to conflict of interest.
MINUTES: Councilmembers Lopez and Hernandez abstained from items 6 and 7, as they did
not attend the meeting.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to Approve
Consent Calendar items 5 through 26 with the exception of 11, 12, and 24.
YES: 7 — Sarmiento, Penaloza, Bacerra, Mendoza, Lopez, Hernandez, Phan
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 —0-0-0— Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR"
BUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC HEARINGS
27. Public Hearing — Appeal Application Nos. 2020-03 and 2020-04 appealing the decision
of the Planning Commission to approve Site Plan Review No. 2020-04 to allow
construction of the Central Pointe Mixed -Use Development Project located at 1801 East
Fourth Street (Property Owner: Park Center Santa Ana Associates L.P. and Applicant:
Waterford Property Company)
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on January 8, 2021 and notices
mailed on January 7, 2021.
Continued from the January 19, 2021 City Council Meeting.
Department: Planning and Building
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX — Adopt a resolution denying Appeal
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Application Nos. 2020-03 and 2020-04 and uphold the Planning Commission's approval
of Site Plan Review No. 2020-04.
MINUTES: At the request of all parties involved, item 27 was continued to the February
2nd City Council Meeting.
28. Public Hearing — Environmental Review No. 2020-48, General Plan Amendment No.
2020-07 and Amendment Application No. 2020-05 for the Westview Housing Residential
Community at 2530 and 2534 Westminster Avenue (Property Owner: Westminster &
Fairview, LLC and Applicant: Community Development Partners)
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register on January 8, 2021 and notices
mailed on January 7, 2021
Department: Planning and Building
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2021-XXX — Approve and adopt Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, Environmental
Review No. 2020-48.
2. Resolution No. 2021-XXX — Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment
No. 2020-07.
3. Adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2020-05 to establish
Specific Development No. 97.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Phan to
Approved.
YES: 7 — Sarmiento, Penaloza, Bacerra, Mendoza, Lopez, Hernandez, Phan
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7-0-0-0— Pass
MINUTES:
Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency Minh Thai provided a brief
presentation.
Mayor Sarmiento opened the public hearing at 8.22 p.m.
• Kimberly Adams spoke in support of item 28.
• Khoa Le spoke in support of item 28.
Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, reported out on correspondence received.
Zed Kekula, Public Works Agency Principal Civil Engineer, addressed council
regarding traffic safety.
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Assistant City Manager Steven Mendoza addressed council regarding funding source.
Mayor Sarmiento closed the public hearing at 8:41 p.m. after public comments and
council deliberation.
This consent Item- Resolutions Nos. 2021-003 and 2021-04 were approved.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
29. Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to explore opportunities through
neighborhood initiatives to better recognize and communicate with the duly appointed
representatives of our neighborhood associations — Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza
MINUTES: Council supports with no objections and provided direction to City staff.
30. Discuss and consider directing City Manager to direct staff to amend Ordinance No. NS-
2992 removing "qualified elector' requirement to serve on boards and commissions from
the Santa Ana Municipal Code to be compliant with Senate Bill 225 — Councilmember
Lopez
MINUTES: Council supports with no objections and provided direction to City staff to
bring .
31. Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to direct staff to begin the process to
change the name of Lyon Street, between Edinger Avenue and St. Andrew Place, to Elk
Lane — Councilmembers Bacerra, Mendoza and Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza
MINUTES: Council supports with no objections and provided direction to City staff.
Councilmember Phan announced that she recused herself from Closed Session Item
1A due to a conflict of interest.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided community updates regarding emergency
rental assistance grant funds and noted the water tower will be lit up honoring those that have
lost their lives to COVID.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra directed staff to promote mySantaAna app, noted attendance to a
UCLA Land Use and Planning Conference on January 8th, attendance to the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG) on January 7th in which he casted a vote in support of Regional
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Council's Resolution affirming climate change crisis in California. In addition, thanked staff for defending
the city against SCAG Regional Housing Needs Assement (RHNA) appeals filed by other cities regarding
low income housing allocations and expressed condolences to the friends and families the council is
adjourning tonight's meeting in memory of.
Councilmember Hernandez adjourned in memory of Miriam Lopez.
Councilmember Lopez inquired clarification regarding low income housing allocation appeals.
Councilmember Phan spoke regarding the new presidency.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza announced the Grand Opening of the Oso Parkway Bridge, spoke regarding
the SCAG RHNA appeal, and adjourned in memory of Juan Carlos Contreras.
Mayor Sarmiento thanked all who spoke, thanked staff for their hard work, noted his attendance to the
Martin Luther King breakfast in which Chief Valentin spoke on the importance of inclusivity, accountability
and respect, and adjourned in memory of Miriam Lopez.
ADJOURNMENT — The next meeting of the City Council will be held on February 02 2021
at 5:00 PM 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.
Adjourn in memory of Dave Ream, Al Serrato, Pat Hernandez and Miriam Lopez.
MINUTES: Adjourned the council meeting and convened to the Housing Authority meeting at
9. 52 p.m.
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