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Regular Meeting, Housing Authority and
Special (Open Session — Item 22) Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
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March 02, 2021
VIRTUAL MEETING
Due to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order and the City Council's Proclamation of
Local Emergency, there was no in -person meeting location for the community to attend
public meetings.
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 5:06 p.m.
Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on items on
the Closed Session Agenda may do so by:
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• Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, reported out on correspondence received.
• Mark Rothenberg spoke in support of enforcement of the homeless encampment.
• Roy Kirk spoke in support of enforcement of the homeless encampment.
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• Benjamin Vasquez from El Centro Cultural de Mexico spoke regarding finding a no harm
solution and various other topics related to Item 1.
• Dale Helvig expressed safety concerns with the homeless encampment and provided various
comments related to Item 1.
• Mike Tardiff spoke in support of enforcement related to Item 1.
• Felicity Figeuroa, Chair of the Orange Quality Quality Coalition, provided various comments
related to Item 1 and urges the city to enter into good faith conversation with El Centro Cultural
de Mexico.
• Darius Dehghan with Elder Law and Disability Rights Center urges city to assist homeless and
provided various other comments related to Item 1
• Carlos Perea urged council to find good faith solutions and provided various other comments
related to Item 1.
• Maria Manguilar urged council to find good faith solutions and provided various other
comments related to Item 1.
• Pat Davis urged council to find good faith solutions and provided various other comments
related to Item 1.
• Angel Barnes expressed concern for public safety during the pandemic state and provided
various comments related to Item 1.
• Marla Sanchez encouraged the city to work together for a solution regarding homeless
encampments.
• Jeffrey Katz, resident and volunteer case manager with Second Chance Orange County,
supports any legal action the City decides to take regarding enforcement, urges assistance to
find a humane solution and provided various other comments related to Item 1.
• Speaker with El Centro Cultural urged council to find good faith solutions and provided various
other comments related to Item 1.
• Speaker noted that current shelters are at capacity, expressed the additional assistance
needed to address homelessness, and provided various comments related to Item 1.
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:
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.
1 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) or (3) of subdivision (d) of
Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: One Case, El Centro Cultural de Mexico
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
MINUTES: Council recessed for Closed Session discussion at 5:46 p.m.
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RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento recessed the Closed Session meeting at 6:01 p.m. and convened to
the Regular Open Session.
Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the Regular Open City Council meeting at 9:54 p.m. and reconvened to
the Closed Session meeting.
Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 11:31 p.m.
Daisy Gomez,
Clerk of the Council
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Regular Open Session meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
INVOCATION Pastor Tommy Cota
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra naming March as Youth Art Month.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to Birdwell Beach
Britches for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez and Councilmember
Hernandez to Tish Leon for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento announced that council will be reconvening to Closed Session after
the Open Session has concluded.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
5. COVID-19 Update in the Community.
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief COVD-19 update on:
• Health equity
• Vaccinations, and
• Direct assistance for renters and small business owners
6. Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District presentation on Mosquitoes in
Orange County
MINUTES: Lora Young, Director of Communications with Orange County Mosquito and
Vector Control District, provided a brief presentation.
7. National Fitness Campaign Presentation
MINUTES: Executive Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Agency Lisa Rudloff
introduced Trent Manthias, Director of the National Fitness Campaign, who provided a brief
presentation.
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PUBLIC COMMENT — Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for
ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items, except for public hearings. Comments for
public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
MINUTES: Partial public comments taken out of order and considered after roll call was taken:
• Tania Castaneda, Municipal Manager, with Republic Services spoke regarding Item 31 and
indicated why their company would be the best partner to work with the city.
• Adam Overton with Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE), spoke in support of
Item 30.
• Victor Mendez concurred that City is leading the way in public participation during the
pandemic state and spoke on various other topics.
• Frank Gutierrez thanked council for his appointment to the Arts and Culture Commission and
spoke on various other topics.
• Shauna manager with Rite Aide spoke in support of Item 30.
• Marlyn Cendejas spoke regarding the homeless encampment near El Sol Academy.
• Jennifer Ward, Sr. Vice President of Government Affairs and Advocacy for the Orange County
Business Council, spoke in opposition of Item 30.
• Carlos Viramontes with the Latino Food Industry Association spoke in opposition to Item 30.
• Victor Rojas spoke in support of Item 30.
Pledge of allegiance, invocation, and ceremonial presentations considered out of order after speaker
Victor Rojas.
• Ray Diaz commended Mayor Sarmiento for having a voice for the community, spoke in support
of Item 30, and various other topics.
• Sarmenta Mendoza spoke in support of Item 30.
• Nathan Taft spoke in support of Item 32.
• Dale Heivig thanked Executive Director Lisa Rudloff and Ron Ono regarding Item 19 regarding
Park Santiago improvements, requested Item 28 be placed on hold for reasons cited, and
recommended that the oath of office be changed if Item 29 is approved.
• Carolina Mendez with College Democrats of California State University of Fullerton and
CHISPA member, spoke in support of Item 30.
• Manny Escamilia spoke in support of Item 30, asked for restoration funds for mural and
memorials located at the Memorial Community Center and park, noted the importance of long-
term data storage and expressed support for Item 32.
• Tanya Navarro spoke regarding the homeless encampment and encouraged the city to find a
better solution.
• Ada Tamayo spoke in support of Item 30.
• Speaker Gonzalez called regarding property taken from the unhoused.
• Kathy Aleman spoke regarding the homeless encampment on Ross Street.
• Nick Buro spoke in opposition of Item 30.
• Austin Lynch organizing director with United Local Eleven, spoke in support of Item 30.
• Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, reported out on correspondence received.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 8 through 28.
8. Excused absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Appoint various boards and commissions members nominated by
Councilmember Lopez as the Ward 3 representatives for a full term expiring December
10, 2024
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Appoint.
1. Monica Mouet— Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission
2. Debra Russell — Arts and Culture Commission
3. Michelle Pulido — Personnel Board
4. Mia Verdin — Youth Commission
10. Approve an agreement with Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo for the benefit and support
of the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park for the period March 1, 2021 to February 28,
2026 with two, one-year renewal options (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Friends of Santa Ana Zoo for the benefit and support of the Santa Ana Zoo for the
term from March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2026, with two, one-year renewal
options, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-023 was approved.
11. Adopt two resolutions for the Memorial Community Center (Phase 1) and Santa Ana
Zoo at Prentice Park Revitalization Projects for the submittal of grant applications for
the Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Resolution Nos. 2021-XXX and 2021-XXX —Adopt two
resolutions for the Memorial Community Center (Phase 1) and Santa Ana Zoo at
Prentice Park Revitalization Projects for the submittal of grant applications for the
Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program.
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MINUTES: This consent Item - Resolution No. 2021-008 and Resolution No.
2021-009 was approved.
Executive Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Agency Lisa Rudloff spoke on the
grant application process.
Ethan Fischer, Zoo Manager, provided updates on the proposed changes at Elk Lane and
Chestnut along with additional beatification to be included on Parks Master Plan.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza
to Adopt.
YES: 7 — Penaloza, Phan, Lopez, Bacerra, Hernandez, Mendoza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0— Pass
12. Adopt a resolution accepting the 2021 National Fitness Campaign Grant, approve an
appropriation adjustment for the three project sites, award a purchase order for fitness
court equipment, and amend the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Improvement Program.
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: 1) Resolution No. 2021-XXX— Adopt a resolution
accepting the 2021 National Fitness Campaign Grant of $30,000 per site (Thornton
Park, Lillie King Park, and Heritage Park) and agreeing to endeavor to provide
$109,065 per site to fund the remaining purchase price of the Fitness Courts. 2)
Approve an appropriation adjustment of $212,545 in cellular tower funds received in
prior years (Acct. No. 05113002-50001) to the capital expenditure account (No.
05113263-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes) 3) Approve a sole source
purchase order to the National Fitness Campaign, LLC (NFC) for a NFC Fitness
Court at Thornton Park, Lillie King Park, and Heritage Park for an amount not to
exceed $327,195, to be funded by the Capital Outlay Fund and the Cannabis Public
Benefit Fund, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney. 4) Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital
Improvement Program to include the Thornton Park Fitness Court, the Lillie King Park
Fitness Court, and the Heritage Park Fitness Court projects.
MINUTES: This consent Item- Resolution No. 2021-010 was approved.
13. Approve agreement with California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) For UASI
Training Services for the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area (Specification No. 20-062)
(Non -General Fund)
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Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year
agreement, with two one-year renewal options, with California Specialized Training
Institute (CSTI) to provide on -going emergency management and terrorism training
deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an as -needed basis, for the
period of December 1, 2020 through November 30, 2023, and may be extended for
up to two one-year periods subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-024 was approved.
14. Award a Contract to HP Inc. for Mobile Computer Equipment in the Amount of
$83,274.40 for the Police Department (Specification No. 21-019) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Award a contract to HP, Inc. for the purchase of mobile
computer equipment for the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed
$83,274.40, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
15. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2020
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
16. Award a Purchase Order in the Amount of $142,731 to Theodore Robins Ford for
Four Ford Super Duty F250 HD trucks with Tommy Lift Gates (Specification No. 20-
148) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase
order to Theodore Robins Ford for four Ford Super Duty F250 HD Trucks with Tommy
Lift Gates, in the amount of $137,731 plus a contingency of $5,000, for a total amount
not to exceed $142,731, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
17. Award a Purchase Order in the Amount of $145,939 for One John Deere 410L
Backhoe and a $25,000 Blanket Order for As Needed Repairs to Bragg Investment
Company Inc., DBA Coastline Equipment (Specification No. 20-138) (Non -General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a one-time purchase order and payment to
Bragg Investment Company Inc., DBA Coastline Equipment for one John Deere 410L
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Backhoe in the amount of $135,939, and a $10,000 contingency, for a total amount
not to exceed $145,939, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney. 2. Authorize a blanket order in the amount of $25,000 for
as -needed repair services subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
18. Award a Purchase Order in an Amount not to Exceed $67,000 to Event Equipment
Distributors Inc. for a Quench Buggy Mobile Water Filling Station (Specification No.
21-010) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase
order to Event Equipment Distributors, Inc. in the amount of $62,000, plus a
contingency of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $67,000, for one Quench
Buggy mobile water filling station for the Public Works Agency, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
19. Award a Construction Contract to Nationwide General Construction Services in the
Amount of $2,143,418.60 for the Santiago Park - Gas House Area Development
Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,663,857 (Project No. 15-2645)
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to reject the bid submitted by
Caliba Inc. as non -responsive and award a construction contract to Nationwide
General Construction Services, the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the
base bid and Addendum 1, in the amount of $2,143,418.60 for construction of
Santiago Park — Gas House Area Development Project, for the term beginning March
2, 2021, and ending upon project completion, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by City Manager and the City Attorney. 2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis
for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $2,663,857, which includes
$2,143,418.60 for the construction contract; $310,438.40 for contract administration,
inspection, and testing; and a $210,000 project contingency for unanticipated or
unforeseen work.
Moved by Councilmember Mendoza, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to
approve.
YES: 7 — Penaloza, Phan, Lopez, Bacerra, Hernandez, Mendoza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge addressed council regarding the bid process.
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Councilmember Lopez requested staff to include project updates and timelines at
neighborhood meetings.
20. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award Purchase Order Contracts to
Cosmetic Care Inc. and Kelly's Body Shop Inc. for Auto Body Repair Services in an
Aggregate Amount not to Exceed $2,500,000 for up to a Five -Year Term
(Specification No. 20-157) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$250,000 of prior year fund balance in the Fleet Maintenance, Prior Year Carry
Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Fleet Equipment
Maintenance -Garage Operation, Maintenance and Repair Machinery and Equipment
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Award blanket purchase order contracts for auto body repair services to Cosmetic
Auto Care Inc. and Kelly's Body Shop Inc. for a one-year period beginning March 17,
2021 and expiring March 16, 2022, with provisions for four, one-year renewal options
exercisable by the City Manager, in an annual shared amount of $500,000, for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
21. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with Enterprise Automation to Increase the
Agreement Amount by $500,000, for a Total Amount not to Exceed $1,500,000, for
Water System Control Design, Documentation, and Testing Services for the
Remaining Term of the Agreement (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
agreement with Enterprise Automation for water system control design,
documentation, and testing services, to increase the agreement amount by $500,000,
for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the remaining term of the
agreement expiring February 5, 2023, and remove the annual spending limit, subject
to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-025 was approved.
22. Approve an Agreement with the State of California -California Transportation
Commission for the Solutions for Congested Corridors Program to Secure Grant
Funding in an Amount not to Exceed $19,917,000 with a Funding match in the Amount
of $426,000 for the Santa Clara Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement Project (Non -
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
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the State of California - California Transportation Commission (SCCP-P-1920-08B)
to secure grant funds from the Solutions for Congested Corridors Program in an
amount not to exceed $19,917,000 with a funding match in the amount of $426,000,
for the Santa Clara Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvement project, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-026 was approved.
23. Approve Agreements with Commonwealth Land Title Company, Fidelity National Title,
and Chicago Title Company for On -Call Real Estate Title and Escrow Services in an
Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $300,000 for up to a Five -Year Term
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Commonwealth Land Title Company, Fidelity National Title Company, and Chicago
Title Company for on -call real estate title and escrow services for a three-year term
beginning March 2, 2021 and expiring March 1, 2024, with two, one-year extensions
exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, for a total shared aggregate
amount not to exceed $300,000 for the term of the agreement, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item — Core Agreement No. 2021-027 was approved.
Councilmember Phan abstained from Items 23, 27, and 28 due to a conflict of interest.
24. Receive and File certification of approval by City Engineer of Final Parcel Map No.
2018-04 (3100 and 3130 South Harbor Boulevard) (Owner: Kearney Harbor, LLCC;
Subdivider: Kearney Real Estate Company)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file certification of approval by City Engineer of
Final Parcel Map 2018-04.
25. Receive and File Certification of Approval by City Engineer of Final Parcel Map No.
2019-04 (1412 North Broadway) (Owner and Subdivider: Glenwood Management,
LLC)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file certification of approval by City Engineer of
Final Parcel Map 2019-04 (1412 N Broadway).
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26. Award Purchase Order in the amount of $47,426 to CDW Government LLC, for
Veeam data recovery software licenses (Specification No. 21-006) (Non -General
Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase
order to CDW Government LLC, for Veeam software licenses in the amount of
$47,426, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
27. Approve a Two -Year Extension of the Pre -Loan Commitment Letter for the
Development of North Harbor Village and Adopt a Resolution Approving the Issuance
of Bonds (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year
extension of the pre -loan commitment letter with Jamboree Housing for $1,687,047 in
Community Development Block Grant funds for the development of the North Harbor
Village (formerly Budget Inn) affordable housing project located at 1108 N Harbor
Boulevard, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney. 2. Resolution No. 2021-XXX — Adopt a resolution approving the
issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an amount
not to exceed $30,000,000 for the acquisition, construction, improvement, and
equipping of a multi -family rental housing project located at 1108 North Harbor
Boulevard.
MINUTES:
• This consent Item - Resolution No. 2021-011 was approved.
• This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-030 was approved.
• Councilmember Phan abstained from Items 23, 27, and 28 due to a conflict of interest.
28. Approve Lease Agreement with DYER 18 LLC for Homeless Navigation Center (Non -
General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a 15-year Lease
Agreement with DYER 18 LLC for a 29,503 square -foot industrial building located at
1815 Carnegie Avenue (APN 430-021-02) for a homeless navigation center, including
improvements, with the option to purchase beginning in Year Two (Agreement No.
2021-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 and any/all other homeless -related funds available.
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-028 and Core Agreement
No. 2021-029 was approved
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Councilmember Phan abstained from Items 23, 27, and 28 due to a conflict of interest.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Phan to approve
Consent Calendar items 8-28 with the exception of items 11 and 19..
YES: 7— Penaloza, Phan, Lopez, Bacerra, Hernandez, Mendoza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7 — 0-0-0 —Pass
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan abstained from Consent Calendar Items 23, 27, and 18
due to a conflict of interest. Fidelity National Title, Jamboree Housing and DYER 18 LLC
are all clients of councilmember's employer.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
29. Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Boards,
Commissions, and Committees
Department(s): City Managers Office, City Attorneys Office
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 2
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Boards, Commissions, and Committees
to remove requirements that a member of an advisory body be a qualified elector of
the City of Santa.
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief summary.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho addressed council regarding age requirements.
Moved by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to
Approve.
YES: 7 — Penaloza, Phan, Lopez, Bacerra, Hernandez, Mendoza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
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ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
30. Ordinance Establishing Premium Pay for Grocery Workers and Retail Pharmacy
Workers
Department(s): City Managers Office, City Attorneys Office
Recommended Action: Consider one of the following options:
1. Adopt an urgency ordinance establishing premium pay for grocery workers and
retail pharmacy workers. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve first reading of an ordinance establishing premium pay for grocery
workers and retail pharmacy workers.
MINUTES: Management Assistant Daniel Soto provided a brief presentation.
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to
approved Urgency Ordinance No. 3002 with amended language to change
definition of "Grocery Store" to 10,000 square feet..
YES: 5 — Phan, Lopez, Bacerra, Hernandez, Sarmiento
NO: 2 — Penaloza, — Mendoza
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 5-2-0-0 —Pass
31. Establish City Council Ad Hoc Committees: Solid Waste, Housing, School
Collaboration, and Homeless Ad Hoc Committees
Department(s): City Manager Office, City Attorney Office
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Mayor establish the following
City Council ad hoc committees:
1. Solid Waste Ad Hoc Committee
2. Housing Ad Hoc Committee
3. School Collaboration Ad Hoc Committee
4. Homeless Ad Hoc Committee
MINUTES:
• City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief presentation.
• Mayor Sarmiento established members to serve on the following Ad Hoc committees:
1. Solid Waste Ad Hoc Committee — Councilmembers Phan, Mendoza and open to
interested councilmembers
2. Housing Ad Hoc Committee — Councilmembers Phan, Lopez, Mayor Sarmiento
3. School Collaboration Committee — Councilmembers Mendoza, Lopez, and Hernandez
4. Homeless Ad Hoc Committee — Councilmembers Hernandez and Bacerra; and Mayor
Pro Tem Penaloza
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**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
32. Discuss and consider directing City Manager to direct staff to research and bring to
the City Council within 60 days a resolution declaring a climate emergency,
committing to policies opposing fossil fuel expansion and accelerating the clean
energy transition as part of the safe cities movement, and endorsing the call for a
global fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty — Councilmember Lopez
MINUTES: Council provided direction to City staff.
Mayor Sarmiento recessed the Council meeting and convened to the Housing Authority
meeting at 9:43 p.m. followed by the Special Successor Agency at 9:44 p.m.
Mayor Sarmiento recessed the Special Successor Agency and reconvened to the Regular
Open meeting at 9:46 p.m.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
MINUTES:
• Councilmember Hernandez expressed his condolences to the Fox family and AFGE Local 2076
for their loss.
• Councilmember Lopez expressed her condolences to the Fox family, provided updates on a
future Vector Control presentations, neighborhood association meetings to discuss parking
concerns and reminded everyone she is available via phone.
• Councilmember Mendoza advised the public to be wary of establishments charging "COVID
fees'; and advised they reach out to the Attorney General Bacerra's office.
• Councilmember Phan expressed concern regarding the increase in hate crimes towards the
Asian American Community.
• Mayor Sarmiento requested staff research legislation regarding the protections aimed at the
Asian American Community.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
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1. Shelter Operator
2. Cannabis Regulation Updates
3. Group Home Regulation Updates
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:54 p.m. and reconvened to
the Closed Session meeting.
Daisy Gomez,
Clerk of the Council
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members
Vice Chair
Chair
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: Chair Sarmiento called the Housing Authority meeting to order at 9:43 p.m.
Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All Authority Members were present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
MINUTES: No public comments on Housing Authority items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Approve the special meeting minutes of January 19, 2021.
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
2. Excused absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
Moved by Councilmember Bacerra, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza to
approve.
YES: 7— Penaloza, Phan, Lopez, Bacerra, Hernandez, Mendoza, Sarmiento
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NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7 — 0-0-0 —Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting and convene to the Special
Successor Agency meeting.
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and convened to the
Successor Agency meeting at 9:44 p.m.
Daisy Gomez,
Clerk of the Council
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SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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 Successor Agency y meeting to order at 9:44 p.m.
Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS —Members of the public may address Successor Agency on items
on the Successor Agency Authority agenda.
MINUTES: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3.
1. Minutes from the special meeting of January 19, 2021.
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
2. Excused absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3. Receive and File the Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into by the City Manager
(September 1, 2020 — December 31, 2020)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
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Moved by Councilmember Mendoza, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to
approve.
YES: 7— Penaloza, Phan, Lopez, Bacerra, Hernandez, Mendoza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7 — 0-0-0 —Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COMMENTS
MINUTES: No public comments on Successor Agency items.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the Successor Agency meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the Special Successor Agency meeting and reconvened to
the Open Regular City Council meeting at 9:46 p.m.
Daisy Gomez,
Clerk of the Council
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