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City of Santa Ana, California
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April 20, 2021
VIRTUAL MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Due to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order and the City Council's Proclamation of
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 5:03 p.m.
Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
Councilmember Hernandez joined the Closed Session meeting at 5:20 p.m.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, reported out on correspondence received.
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:
A. Randy Saunders v. City of Santa Ana; Workers' Compensation Appeals Board
Case #ADJ11212513
B. City of Santa Ana v. JPacific International, et al., Orange County Superior Court,
Case No.30-2021-01183801
2. 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
A. El Centro Cultural de Mexico 837 N. Ross
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
Address of Property: 625 S. Cypress Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (APN# 404-102-
06)
Negotiators: City Manager Kristine Ridge
Negotiating Party: T.R. Customs, Owner, Taylor J. Rudd
Terms: Potential Sale of Cypress Fire Station
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: Council recessed to room 147 to consider items listed on the Closed Session
for discussion at 5:06 p.m.
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RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento recessed Closed Session meeting at 6:11 p.m. and
convened to the Regular Open Session.
Mayor Sarmiento announced that Council will reconvene to Closed Session to consider
Closed Session Item 3 after the Open Session items have been considered.
Mayor Sarmiento recessed the Open Session meeting at 7:58 p.m. and reconvened to the
Closed Session meeting to consider Closed Session Item 3.
Mayor Sarmiento recessed the Closed Session and reconvened to the Open Session
meeting at 9:15 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho reported out and stated that Closed Session
Item 3 is continued for two weeks.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Regular Open Session meeting to order at 6:16
p.m.
Mayor Sarmiento announced that Council will reconvene to Closed Session after the
Regular Open Business items are considered.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
Mayor Sarmiento announced that Item 28 will be heard at a later date, per staffs request.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
INVOCATION Moment of Reflection
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition Presented by Mayor Sarmiento to Jeff Jensen of Chapter
One in Recognition of the 10-Year Anniversary and Outstanding Contributions to the
Community.
2. Certificate of Recognition Presented by Councilmember Lopez to Orange County Fire
Authority Fire Captain Robert Richardson for 35 Years of Outstanding Service.
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3. Certificate of Recognition Presented by Councilmember Mendoza to Alianza
Translatinx for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Proclamation Presented by Councilmembers Phan and Bacerra to Pivot Network
Recognizing Black April, the Fall of Saigon.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
5. COVID-19 Update in the Community.
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief update on vaccine
hesitancy, availability and the pause in distribution of the Johnson & Johnson
vaccine.
6. Friends of Santa Ana Zoo
MINUTES: Cathi Decker Executive Director with Friends of Santa Ana Zoo provided
a brief presentation.
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 foritem 1
and 2 of the closed session; noted council will reconvene to Closed Session to consider
item 3 after the Regular Open items have been considered.
PUBLIC COMMENT — Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for
ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez reported out on correspondence received.
Victor Mendez spoke regarding COVID-19 communications made available to resident.
An unidentified speaker spoke regarding the public comment process.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 7 through 27.
7. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Regular, Special, Housing Authority, and Successor Agency Meetings
of March 2, 2021
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
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Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Appoint Andrea Harris Nominated by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza as the Ward 2
Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial -Term
Expiring December 13, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Appoint Andrea Harris to the Arts and Culture Commission
representing Ward 2.
10. Receive and File Certification of Approval by City Engineer of Final Tract Map 2017-
02 (610 South Newhope Street) (Applicant: Steven Jones; Owner: Rocky L.Y.
Diamond, LLC)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file certification of approval by City Engineer of
final Tract Map 2017-02 (640 S Newhope Street).
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza to
Approve.
YES: 7 — Penaloza, Phan, Lopez, Bacerra, Hernandez, Mendoza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7-0-0-0 — Pass
11. Receive and File Citywide Sidewalk Replacement Program Update
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file citywide Sidewalk Replacement Program
update.
12. Receive and File Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2020
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year
ended June 30, 2020.
13. Adopt a Resolution Accepting Grant Funds from the California State Library for the
Workforce Partnership Initiative Project and Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to
Recognize and Appropriate the Grant Fund (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2021-XXX — Adopt a resolution
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accepting grant funds in the amount of $16,500 from the California State Library for
the Workforce Partnership Initiative project to offer workforce training to Santa Ana
residents and authorize the City Manager and her designee, the Library Services
Director, to complete, sign, and deliver any required document as it relates to the
grant and its implementation.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment (2021-162) to recognize $16,500 in grant
revenue from the California State Library and appropriate $16,500 into the
corresponding expenditure accounts (Public Library Grant Fund) in implementing the
program. (Requires five affirmative votes)
MINUTES: This consent Item- Resolution No. 2021-019 was approved.
This consent Item- Agreement Number No. 2021-051 was approved.
14. Award a Purchase Order Contract to Dave Bang Associates, Inc. to Provide Fabric
Shade Canopies over the Fitness Courts Located at Cabrillo, Delhi, El Salvador,
Heritage, Jerome, Lillie King, Rosita and Thornton Parks, in an Amount Not to Exceed
$151,401.62 (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to Dave Bang Associates,
Inc. to provide custom fabric shade canopies over the fitness courts located at
Cabrillo, Delhi, El Salvador, Heritage, Jerome, Lillie King, Rosita and Thornton Parks
in an amount not to exceed $151,401.62, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Award Purchase Orders to Safeway Sign Company and Zumar Industries, Inc. for
Traffic and Street Name Signs, for up to a Five -Year Term, in an Aggregate Amount
not to Exceed $850,000 (General and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award blanket purchase order contracts to Safeway Sign
Company and Zumar Industries, Inc. for the purchase of traffic and street name signs
for a three-year period beginning April 27, 2021 and expiring April 26, 2024, with
provisions for two, one-year renewals exercisable by the City Manager, in an
aggregate shared amount not to exceed $850,000, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
16. Award a Purchase Order in the Amount of $145,939 for One John Deere 410L
Backhoe to Bragg Investment Company Inc., DBA Coastline Equipment
(Specification No. 20-138) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase order and payment to Bragg
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Investment Company Inc., DBA Coastline Equipment for one John Deere 410L
Backhoe in the amount of $135,939, with 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.
17. Award a Purchase Order in an Amount not to Exceed $89,257 to National Auto Fleet
Group for One Ford Transit Crew to be Used as a Zoomobile for the Santa Ana Zoo
(Specification No. 21-007) (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency and Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase
order to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of one Ford Transit Crew T-350
van, in the amount of $84,257, plus a contingency of $5,000, for a total amount not to
exceed $89,257, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez
to Approve.
YES: 7 — Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7-0-0-0 — Pass
18. Award a Construction Contract to Best Contracting Services, Inc., in the Amount of
$491,188 for the Main Library Roof Improvements Project With an Estimated Project
Delivery Cost of $552,000 and Amend the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Improvement
Program (Project No. 21-7536) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Award a Construction Contract to Best Contracting
Services, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the Base Bid in the
amount of $491,188, for construction of the Main Library Roof Improvements Project,
for the term beginning April 20, 2021 and ending upon project completion. Authorize
the City Manager to execute the contract subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost
of $552,000, which includes $491,188 for the construction contract, $20,812 for
contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $40,000 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work to be funded from Community Development Block
Grant (CDBG) funds.
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Improvement
Program to include $552,000 in construction funds for the Main Library Roof
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Improvements Project, to be funded from CDBG funds.
19. Approve an Agreement with Edgeworth Integration, LLC for the Purchase and
Installation of Security Cameras at the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park in the Amount
of $82,359.67, and for Annual Monitoring and Maintenance in an Annual Amount of
$51,000, with a Three -Year Not -to -Exceed Amount of $153,000, for a Total Not -to -
Exceed Amount of 235,359.67 (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Edgeworth Integration, LLC for the Purchase and Installation of Security Cameras at
the Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park in the Amount of $82,359.67, and for Annual
Monitoring and Maintenance in an Annual Amount of $51,000, with a Three -Year Not -
to -Exceed Amount of $153,000, for a Total Not -to -Exceed Amount of 235,359.67,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-052 was approved.
20. Approve an Amendment to Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. in the Amount of
$1,007,685 for Parking Citation Processing Services for the Police Department
(General and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for parking citation processing services in the
amount of $1,007,685 for the period of April 20, 2021 through February 6, 2022,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-053 was approved.
21. Approve a $1,687,047 Loan Agreement with North Harbor Housing Partners LP for a
55-Year Term for the Development of the North Harbor Village Affordable Housing
Project; Approve a Future Subordination Agreement with JP Morgan Chase Bank,
N.A.; Approve a Future Subordination Agreement with the State of California
Department of Housing and Community Development (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a loan agreement
with North Harbor Housing Partners LP (c/o Jamboree Housing Corporation) for
$1,687,047 in Community Development Block Grant funds for the development of the
North Harbor Village affordable housing project located at 1108 N Harbor Boulevard,
Santa Ana, CA 92701, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
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Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute two future Subordination Agreements with
Union Bank and Jamboree Housing for the City's Community Development Block
Grant loan agreement with North Harbor Housing Partners LP, prior to the execution of
the loan agreement, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
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 Community Development Block Grant loan agreement with North Harbor
Housing Partners LP, after the North Harbor Village affordable housing project is
complete, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from Item 21 due to a conflict of
interest.
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-054, Agreement No. 2021-
055, Agreement No. 2021-056 Agreement No. 2021-057 were approved.
22. Approve an Agreement With IDS Group for Design Services for Pacific Electric Bike
Trail Phase 2 and Sandpointe Park Security Lighting in an Amount not to Exceed
$71,556 for a Three -Year Term (Project Nos. 21-2726 and 21-2728) (Non -General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency and Parks, Recreation and Community
Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
IDS Group to provide concept design, design development, and contract documents
for the Pacific Electric Bike Trail Phase 2 and Sandpointe Park Security Lighting
project in the amount of $65,051, with a contingency of $6,505, for a total amount not
to exceed $71,556, for a three-year term beginning April 20, 2021 and expiring April
20, 2024, with an option for two, one-year extensions, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-
XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-058 was approved.
23. Approve Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting Inc. for Design and
Construction Services for 17th Street Triangle Park Renovation in an Amount not to
Exceed $81,323 for a Three -Year Term (Project No. 21-2741) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency and Parks, Recreation and Community
Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
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Little Diversified Architectural Consulting Inc. to complete plans, specifications, and
cost estimate for the 17th Street Triangle Park Renovation Project in the amount of
$73,930, with a 10 percent contingency of $7,393 in an amount not to exceed
$81,323 for a three-year term beginning April 20, 2021 and expiring April 19, 2024,
with an option for two, one-year extensions, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-059 was approved.
24. Approve Agreement with CLR Design, Inc. for Bidding and Construction
Administration Services for the Santa Ana Zoo Giant River Otter and Primate Trails
Project in the Amount of $106,980 With an Estimated Total Cost of $118,000 (Project
No. 16-2658) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency and Parks, Recreation and Community
Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
CLR Design, Inc. for Bidding and Construction Administration Services for the Santa
Ana Zoo Giant River Otter and Primate Trails Project, for a two-year period beginning
April 20, 2021 and expiring April 20, 2023, with provisions for two one-year renewal
options exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, in an amount not to
exceed $118,000, including any renewals, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-060 was approved.
25. Approve a Three -Year Agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts for
School Resource Officer Services in the amount of $829,560 (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year
agreement with Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), which provides for the
Santa Ana Police Department to staff one full time School Resource Officer to the
academic institution, for the period of April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2024, in an
amount not to exceed $829,560, subject to non -substantive changes and approval by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-061 was approved.
26. Authorize Budget Reallocation in the Amount of $18,761 and Approve Appropriation
Adjustments to Carry Forward Unspent Amounts From Previous Fiscal Years to FY
2020-21 in an Amount not to Exceed $23,664,294.23 (Non -General Fund)
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Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment (2021-171) to
increase the FY 2020-21 budget for amounts carried forward from previous fiscal
years in an amount not to exceed $2,693,855.89. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment (2021-168) of $7,728,611.60 in Measure
M2 Competitive, Arterial Capacity Enhancements grant funding from the Measure M-
Street Construction Revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the
Measure M2 Competitive Street, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure
account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment (2021-170) authorizing the expense of
$1,455,739.14 from the Traffic System Management, State Grant -Direct revenue
account and appropriating the same amount to the Active Transportation Program,
Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment (2021-169) authorizing the expense of
$2,017,642.98 in Highway Safety Improvement Program grant funds from the Federal
Aid Safety Program, Federal Grant -Indirect revenue account, and appropriating the
same amount into the Public Services -Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
5. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment (2021-167) recognizing $9,768,444.62
from prior year fund balance in the Special Gas Tax Fund, Prior Year Carry Forward
revenue account, transferring the funds to the Select Street Construction revenue
account, and appropriating the same to the Select Street Construction, HUTA 2103
Gas Tax, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
6. Approve the reallocation of unspent Measure M2 Local Fairshare funds in the
amount of $18,761 from Project Development FY 19/20 Project (No. 20-6899) to
Edinger Protected Bike Lanes Project (No. 17-6885).
27. Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase 3A, Bristol
Street Improvements Phase 4, and Santa Ana Transit Stop Improvements (Project
Nos.13-6792, 11-6741 & 15-6843) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a one-time,
two-year time extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program Construction funds for the following projects: Bristol Street Improvements
Project Phase 3A, Civic Center to Washington; Bristol Street Improvements Project
Phase 4, Warner to St. Andrew; and Santa Ana Transit Stop Improvements (Project
Nos. 13-6792, 11-6741 and 15-6843).
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Phan to
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Approve.
YES: 7 — Penaloza, Phan, Lopez, Bacerra, Hernandez, Mendoza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7-0-0-0 — Pass
MINUTES: Executive Director of Public Works Agency Nab# Saba addressed council
regarding project timeline.
Moved by Councilmember Bacerra, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza to
Approve Consent Calendar items 7- 27 with the exception of 10, 17 and
27. Councilmember Phan recused herself from item 21 due to a conflict of interest..
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**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
28. Ordinance Adding Article XV, Sections 36-706 through 36-710, Entitled "Street
Racing" to the Santa Ana Municipal Code Prohibiting Spectators at Illegal Speed
Contests and Reckless Driving Exhibitions
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance to prohibit spectators
who knowingly attend or assist with illegal speed contests and reckless driving
exhibitions. If approved, Article XV, sections 36-706 through 36-710 entitled "Street
Racing" will be added to the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento announced that Item 28 is removed from Council's
consideration at the request of staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided technology updates within various
department and the block beautification contest.
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COUNCIL COMMENTS
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding police accountability, the George
Floyd murder case verdict, Santa Ana High School and MaterDei High School's
undefeated football season and Earth Day.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding Autism Awareness Day, recent attacks
towards street vendors, expressed condolences to the families of Adam Toledo and Dante
Wright.
Councilmember Lopez provided updates on free dental screenings, upcoming newsletter,
expressed her condolences to George Floyd's family, and extended her support to anyone
who needs assistance.
Councilmember Mendoza spoke regarding a false rumor regarding the City's water, as a
representative of the Orange County Citizen Advocacy Committee announced that they
are advocating for more senior citizen aimed bills, and lastly, expressed the privilege of
working together with many stakeholders to assist the underprivileged.
Councilmember Phan spoke regarding the verdict George Floyd murder case trial
verdict, accountability, Denim Day, and water conservation.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza spoke regarding the George Floyd murder case, accountability,
the importance in supporting businesses, Administrative Professional's Day and Denim
Day.
Mayor Sarmiento thanked executive assistants for their hard work, requested from staff to
bring back to council Oversight Commission recommendations, inquired about reinstating
the "Gun Buyback Program, " requested recommendations to limit access to those who
shouldn't have fire arms, and announced the "Libro Mobil" located in downtown will be
reopening soon. Lastly, asked staff to bring back to council recommendations for best use
of Federal and State funds, requested creation of an ad hoc committee based on
legislative matters and asked those on council who are interested in serving reach out to
him.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1 . Carnegie Shelter Operator
2. Reasonable Accommodation and Group Homes Regulatory Update
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento recessed the Regular Open Session meeting at 7:58 p.m. and
reconvened to the Closed Session meeting to consider Closed Session Item 3.
Mayor Sarmiento recessed the Closed Session and reconvened to the Open Session meeting at
9:15 p.m. City Attorney Carvalho reported out and stated that Closed Session Item 3 is continued for
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two weeks.
Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the City Council meeting at 9:17 p.m.
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