HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-05-04 Regular and HAMinutes of the Regular Meeting of the City
Council
City of Santa Ana, California
May 04, 2021
CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 5:00 pm
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:45 pm
(Immediately following the Closed Session 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
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 5:05 p.m.
Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present. Councilmember
Bacerra joined the Closed Session meeting at 5:20 p.m.
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Mayor Sarmiento recused himself from closed session Item 1A, due to a conflict of
interest.
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.
Benjamin Vaszquez spoke regarding the criminalization of vagrancy and reopening the
Link Shelter.
Tim Johnson provided comments on the Link Shelter, El Centro Cultural de Mexico and
various other topics.
Brooke Wietzmen expressed concern with the lack of homeless assistance and urged
council to seek solution to save money and lives.
Pat Davis spoke regarding the use of the American Rescue Plan Act funds and various
other topics.
David Duran spoke regarding the concept of humanity, urges council
decriminalize homelessness and various other topics.
Dale Helvig provided various comments regarding closed session Items 2 and 3. Noted
the historical significance of the Cypress Fire Station and expressed concern with the
unsanitary and unsafe conditions at El Centro Cultural de Mexico.
Karen Hernandez spoke on closed session Item 2A and urged council to work with El
Centro Cultural de Mexico, the use of Project Roomkey Funds, and various other topics.
Esperanza De Rosas spoke regarding assistance and housing to the unhoused
population.
Pat Lenahan spoke on closed session Item 2A inquired about the outreach provided to the
unhoused currently residing at El Centro Cultural de Mexico.
Felicity provided comments regarding the criminalization of the unhoused and various
other topics.
Aileen with El Centro Cultural de Mexico spoke regarding the disbursement of funds
towards homeless outreach and services. Urged council to provide rehabilitation and
mental health assistance and spoke on various other topics.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke on the various outreach services provided at El Centro
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Cultural de Mexico, settlement agreement, Rescue Plan funds yet to be received by the
city, and regional housing needs met by the city.
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. Santa Ana Needs Equity, et al v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior
Court, Case No. 30-2019-01113224-CU-WM-CXC
B. City of Santa Ana v. County of Orange, et al, United States District Court Case No.
SA CV 20-0069-DOC (DFMx)
C. Orange County Catholic Worker, et al. v. Orange County, et al.., U.S. District Court
(Central District of California), Case No. SA CV 18-0155-DOC (KESx)
D. City of Santa Ana v. County of Orange, et al., (Cross -Complaint), U.S. District
Court (Central District of California), Case No. SA CV 18-0155-DOC (KESx)
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
MINUTES: Item continued to the May 18, 2021 City Council Meeting.
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.
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MINUTES: Council recessed to consider items listed on the Closed Session for
discussion at 5:56 p.m.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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MINUTES: Closed Session recessed to Open Regular Meeting at 6:01 p.m.
Mayor Sarmiento recessed the Open Regular meeting after Council Comments concluded
at 11:59 p.m. to Closed Session.
Mayor Sarmiento reconvened to Closed Session on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 12:08
a.m. and adjourned the Closed Session at 1:32 a.m.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Regular Open Session meeting to order at 6:17
p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
Councilmember Phan joined the Open Regular Session meeting at 6:57 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
INVOCATION Moment of Reflection — Gustavo Hernandez
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento to Juan Tariffa, Bolmex
Financial Group in recognition of the 30-Year Anniversary and Outstanding
Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza recognizing May 9th — May 15th,
2021 as National Police Week.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez recognizing May as Drowning
Prevention Awareness Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. COVID-19 Update in the Community.
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief update on: Revive Santa Ana,
guidance for fully vaccinated individuals, vaccine hotline updates. Council provided direction to
staff regarding vaccine outreach.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento announced that council will reconvene into Closed Session
after the Regular Open Session has concluded and that he is abstaining from Closed
Session Item 1A.
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 with the Media Arts of Santa Ana provided announcements for various upcoming
virtual events.
Daniel Channel spoke regarding concerns of an increase in criminal activity by Santiago
Creek.
Councilmember Tran joined the open regular session at 6:57 p.m.
Tim Johnson spoke on Item 26 and urged city to pursue Project Room Key funds.
Jennifer Rojas with the American Civil Liberties Union spoke in support of Item 24.
Speaker with El Centro Cultural de Mexico spoke on the homeless encampment and lack
of beds available at local shelters.
Indigo Vu spoke in support of Item 21.
Brooke Weitzman spoke in support of Item 26.
Allison with VietRise spoke in support of Item 21 and in solidarity with El Centro Cultural de
Mexico.
Victor Mendez spoke regarding COVID outreach, vaccine assistance and parking.
Karla Juarez spoke regarding homelessness, the lack of housing, the referral process and
closed session Item 2A.
Luis Sarmiento spoke in support of the use Community Development Block Grant funds
and Project RoomKey funds towards homelessness services and spoke regarding Item 26.
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Hairo Cortez with CHISPA spoke in support Item 24 and various other topics.
Roberto with Resilience Orange County spoke regarding Item 21, provided input on ICE
detainee transfers, and provided comments regarding the American Rescue Plan.
Penelope Lopez with CHISPA spoke in support of Item 21.
Benjamin Lopez spoke in support of Item 21, participation in vaccination outreach, El
Centro Cultural de Mexico and various other topics.
Jose Trinidad Castaneda spoke in support of Item 21, 24 and the importance of
addressing climate change.
Felicity Figueroa with the Orange County Quality Coalition spoke in support of Item 21,
Item 24, and Item 26.
Manny Escamilla spoke on Item 20 and regarding the disbursement of American Rescue
Plan funds.
Steph Dorantes with El Centro Cultural De Mexico spoke on an open editorial regarding El
Centro Cultural and homelessness.
Katie N. spoke on an open editorial regarding El Centro Cultural and homelessness; and
expressed support of Item 21 and 24.
Salvador Gregorio Sarmiento with the National Day Laborer Organizing Network expressed
support of Item 21, spoke regarding the encampment at El Centro Cultural, and spoke in
support of Item 24.
Tim Rush spoke regarding Closed Session Item 2A, El Central Cultural de Mexico.
David Jaimes with Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice spoke in support Item 24,
El Centro Cultural, Item 21 and other topics.
Claudia Lazaro urges council to support Item 24.
Kristopher Fortin spoke in support of Item 24, El Centro Cultural and Item 26.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19.
5. Excused Absences
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Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. 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. Dorian Romero — Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission
2. Edward Murashie — Historic Resources Commission
7. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the Period of January
2021 — March 2021
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division
Projects and Activities for the period of January 2021 — March 2021.
MINUTES: Housing Division Manager Judson Brown addressed council regarding
community outreach for the Down Payment Assistance program, the Housing
Opportunity Ordinance and property maintenance located at 302 E. Second Street.
Councilmember Bacerra and Councilmember Lopez provided input to city staff.
Item was received and filed.
8. Receive and File Standards and Guidelines for Wireless Telecommunication Facilities
in the Public Right -of -Way
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file Standards and Guidelines for Wireless
Telecommunication Facilities in the Public Right -of -Way.
MINUTES: Executive Director of Public Works Agency Nabil Saba addressed council
regarding design guidelines.
Item was received and filed.
9. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize $100,000 of Estimated Revenues
in Fiscal Year 2020-21 from CIP Construction Permits
Department(s): Public Works Agency
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Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize an
estimated $100,000 of receipts from Capital Improvement Program (CIP) construction
permit fees into the Public Works Agency, CIP Construction Projects Permits revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Public Works Agency Services,
Contract Services-PWA CIP Construction Permits expenditure account for consultant
services to provide labor oversight on the Community Workforce Agreement for CIP
construction projects. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Award a Purchase Order Contract for the Purchase of 100 Combination Waste -
Recycle Receptacles for City Trails to Outdoor Creations, Inc. in an Amount Not to
Exceed $214,130 (Specification No. 21-056) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase
order contract for 100 combination waste -recycle receptacles for City trails to Outdoor
Creations, Inc. in the amount of $214,130, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MINUTES: Executive Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Agency Lisa
Rudloff addressed council regarding locations of receptacles.
Councilmember Bacerra provided input to city staff.
Moved by Councilmember Bacerra, 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
11. Award Blanket Purchase Order Contracts for Zoo Animal Feed, Hay, and Tack to
Newco Distributors, Midway City Feed Company, Inc., and Kruse Feed & Supply, Inc.
in an Annual Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $35,000 for up to a Five -Year Term
(Specification No. 21-035) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Award blanket purchase order contracts for zoo animal hay,
feed, and tack to Newco Distributors, Midway City Feed Company, Inc., and Kruse
Feed & Supply, Inc. in an annual aggregate amount of $35,000 for a one-year period
beginning June 1, 2021 and expiring May 31, 2022, with provisions for four, one-year
renewal options exercisable by the City Manager, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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12. Award a Purchase Order to PSI Water Technologies, Inc. for Hypochlorite Generator
Units and Equipment in an Amount not to Exceed $3,300,000 (Specification 21-013)
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a blanket order contract to PSI Water Technologies,
Inc. for hypochlorite generator units, in an annual amount not to exceed of $660,000,
for a two-year period beginning May 4, 2021 and expiring May 3, 2023, with
provisions for three one-year renewal periods exercisable by the City Manager and
City Attorney, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $3,300,000, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
13. Award a Contract to Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for a Modular Restroom Building at
the Centennial Park Training Facility for a Five -Year Period in the Amount of $126,758
(Specification No. 21-057) (General Fund)
Continued from the May 4, 2021 City Council meeting.
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Award a contract to Pacific Mobile Structures, Inc. for the
lease of a new modular restroom building at the Centennial Park Training Facility, for
the period of June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed
$126,758, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
MINUTES: Executive Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Agency Lisa
Rudloff addressed council regarding deed restrictions.
Police Chief David Valentin addressed council regarding the various training that
take place on site.
Council provided input to city staff.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to
continue the item to May 18, 2021.
YES: 7 — Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
14. Approve an Amendment to Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-2021 Emergency Solutions Grant
(ESG) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Agreement with Santa Ana Police
Department HEART Program for Additional Street Outreach and ESG Subrecipient
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Agreement with 2-1-1 Orange County for HMIS Data Collection (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
the Santa Ana Police Department HEART Program Memorandum of Understanding
to increase the amount of the agreement by $7,954 for program year July 1, 2020 —
June 30, 2021 for additional street outreach activities, 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 amendment to the 2-1-1 Orange County
Subrecipient Agreement to increase the amount of the agreement by $6,248.40 for
program year July 1, 2020 — June 30, 2021 for additional Homeless Management
Information Systems data collection, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-062 and 2021-063 were
approved.
15. Approve Agreement with Clifton LarsonAllen LLP for Professional Auditing Services in
an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $759,245, for Up to a Four -Year Term (General
and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for professional auditing services, for a two-year period
beginning with the fiscal year -ending June 30, 2021 and June 30, 2022, with a
provision for one two-year renewal for the fiscal year -ending June 30, 2023 and June
30, 2024, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $759,245, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-064 was approved.
16. Approve a Resolution, Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement for Fiscal Year 2021
Homeland Security Grant Program Funding in the Amount of $4,993,750 (Non -
General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2021-XXX — Adopt a resolution
authorizing the City Manager and the Chief of Police, or his designee(s), to enter into
an agreement with the State of California, California Governor's Office of Emergency
Services (Cal OES) for the FY2021 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) funding
program, for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024, in the
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amount of $4,993,750, of which $715,000 is obligated to the Orange County
Intelligence Assessment Center.
2. Direct the City Attorney to prepare and authorize the Chief of Police and the Clerk
of the Council to enter into reimbursement agreements for all grant related program
and project activities, to include planning, organization, equipment, training, exercise,
and management and administration costs, with the County of Orange or any of the
cities located in the designated Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2021-X)(X).
3. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $4,993,750 in the FY 2021
Urban Area Security Initiative revenue account and appropriate same to expenditures
accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
MINUTES: Police Chief David Valentin addressed council regarding funding, use
and management of grant.
Councilmember Hernandez provided input to staff.
This consent Item - Resolution No. 2021-020 and Agreement No. 2021-065
were approved.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Sarmiento to
approve to amend to include a report detailing fund allocation of the Urban
Areas Security Initiative funding program.
YES: 7 — Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
17. Adopt a Resolution to Provide for Continuation of Partially Paid Temporary Military
Leave of Absence for City Employees Called to Active Duty with the Armed Forces
and Continuation of Benefits for Employees and Their Eligible Dependents
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX — Adopt a resolution authorizing
the City Manager to continue to provide additional partially -paid temporary military
leave of absence and benefits for City employees and their eligible dependents called
to active duty with the armed forces.
MINUTES: This consent Item- Agreement No. 2021-021 was approved.
18. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application Submission for Funding from the
Proposition 68 Urban Flood Protection Program for the Downtown Flood Reduction
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and Stormwater Infiltration Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX— Adopt a resolution authorizing
the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit a grant application to the
California Natural Resources Agency for the Downtown Flood Reduction and
Stormwater Infiltration Project, in an amount of up to $3.805 million subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item — Resolution No. 2021-022 and Agreement No.
2021-066 were approved.
19. Authorize a Budget Reallocation in the Amount of $41,937 for the Grant -Funded
Westminster Avenue / 17th Street Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (No.
16-6869) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize Reallocation of $31,306 in unspent Measure M2
Local Fairshare funds from the Bristol St. Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (No.
15-6829) and $10,631 from the Traffic Safety Project (No. 21-6905) for a total of
$41,937 to fulfill the City matching funds requirement for the Westminster Avenue /
17th Street Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (No. 16-6869).
Moved by Councilmember Bacerra, seconded by Mayor Pro Tom Penaloza to
Approve Consent Calendar Items 5 through 19 with the exception of 7, 8, 10, 13 and
16.
YES: 7— Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7 — 0-0-0 —Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. City Council Fiscal Year 2021-22 Budget Workshop Session
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
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Recommended Action: Provide additional direction to staff, as needed.
MINUTES: Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Agency
Kathryn Downs provided a brief presentation.
Council provided input to city staff.
21. Resolution Declaring the City of Santa Ana's Support for Assembly Bill 937 (the
"VISION Act")
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX— Adopt a resolution supporting
Assembly Bill 937 (the "VISION Act").
MINUTES: Management Assistant Daniel Soto provided a brief presentation.
This Business Item - Amended Resolution No. 2021-023 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza to
adopt as amended to include language related to the City's Sanctuary Status.
YES: 7 — Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
22. Public Hearing — Approve the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan and
Budgets for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment
Partnerships Grant, and Emergency Solutions Grant, and Authorize Submission to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register, La Opinion and Nguoi Viet
on April 9, 2021.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan
and authorize the submission of the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Annual Action Plan to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budgets for the Community Development
Block Grant Program in the total amount of $6,171,499 that includes $5,558,720 from
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Grant Year 2021 allocation and a re -allocation of $612,779 in prior -year program
funds; HOME Investment Partnerships grant in the amount of $1,706,231 from the
Grant Year 2021 allocation; and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of
$489,141 from the Grant Year 2021 allocation.
3. Direct the City Attorney to finalize and authorize the City Manager to execute
memorandums of understanding with various City departments awarded funds as part
of the approved Community Development Block Grant program budget for a term
beginning July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
4. Direct the City Attorney to finalize and authorize the City Manager to execute a
memorandum of understanding with the Santa Ana Police Department and
agreements with non-profit homeless service providers awarded funds as part of the
approved Emergency Solutions Grant program budget for a term beginning July 1,
2021 through June 30, 2022, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento opened the public hearing at 10:05 p.m.
Judson Brown with the Community Development Department provided a brief
description of the item.
No public comments.
Council provided input to city staff.
Mayor Sarmiento closed the public hearing at 10:12 p.m, after council deliberation.
This Business Item - Agreement No. 2021-067 and 2021-068 were approved.
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Mayor Sarmiento to Approve.
YES: 7 — Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
23. Public Hearing - Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2021-01 to Amend
Sections 41-472 and 41-472.5 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to Require
a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Light Processing Facilities as Defined by
(SAMC) 41-1250 (d)
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on April 23, 2021.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
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Recommended Action: Ordinance No. NS-XXXX— Approve ZOA No. 2021-01 to
adopt an Urgency Ordinance to amend Sections 41-472 and 41-472.5 of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to require a conditional use permit (CUP) for Light
Processing Facilities in the Light Industrial (M-1) zoning district. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento opened the public hearing at 10:14 p.m.
Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency Minh Thai provided a brief
presentation.
No public comments.
Council provided input to city staff.
Mayor Sarmiento closed the public hearing at 10:22 p.m. after council deliberation.
This Business Item — Urgency Ordinance No. NS-3004 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Bacerra, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza to
Adopt.
YES: 7 — Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
24. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Prepare a
Resolution Declaring the City Of Santa Ana's Support for Senate Bill 2 (Wiener) for
Consideration by the City Council — Mayor Sarmiento and Councilmembers Lopez
and Phan
MINUTES: Council provided direction to city staff to return to council with additional
information to provide a more robust discussion.
25. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Expand the
Sunshine Ordinance — Councilmember Lopez
MINUTES: Council provided input to city staff to return to council regarding the
following:
1. Add second community meeting.
2. Include tenants in notifications.
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3. Expand notification from 500' to 2, 000' perimeter.
4. Uphold the values of transparency to have lobbyists register with the City
Clerk.
5. Change the agenda publication to one week.
6. Community meetings be both in -person and virtual.
26. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Look Into Project
Roomkey or Alternative Housing — Councilmember Hernandez
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided guidelines to qualify for Project
RoomKey Services.
Council provided direction to obtain additional information.
Councilmember Bacerra and Penaloza request it be considered by the Homeless
Ad Hoc Committee.
Council directed city staff to enact Project RoomKey services for the individuals who
qualify and provide council with an update.
27. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Clerk to Take the Appropriate Action
Necessary to Resume the Option of In -Person Participation for Members of the Public
at City Council Meetings to Allow for Formal and Robust Participation During the
Budget Process — Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza
MINUTES: Council provided direction to city staff.
Recessed the Council meeting and convened to the Housing Authority meeting at
11:44 p.m.
Chair Sarmiento adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and reconvened to the
Regular Meeting at 11:47 p.m.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra provided community announcements regarding the
upcoming Ed Arnold Golf Classic Tournament and May being Oncology Nursing month.
Councilmember Hernandez noted May is Mental Health Awareness month and
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additionally that May 5th is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Native
Women and Girls.
Councilmember Lopez thanked Santa Ana Unified School Teachers, City Municipal Clerk
and her staff and Public Works Agency for their dedication. Announced that Mabury Park
would be having a dumpster day on Saturday May 8, 2021.
Councilmember Mendoza announced that the Orange County Office of the Aging is
requesting for proposals regarding elderly services. Thanked Councilmember Lopez for
her acknowledgment of Santa Ana Unified teachers and reminded everyone that May is
also National Bike Month.
Councilmember Phan announced that the hate crimes report is now live on the city's
website. Encouraged residents to visit the Southern California Edison website and
research cost saving measures and laslty, noted that it is mosquito season.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza wished all mother's a Happy Mother's Day.
Mayor Sarmiento wished all mother's a Happy Mother's Day, announced that the Arbor
Day Foundation named Santa Ana Tree City USA for the twenty second consecutive year.
Thanked the Public Works staff for the hard work they contribute to maintaining the city's
tree, and thanked Chief Valentin and staff for coordinated May Day march supporting
immigration reform.
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Solid Waste Services Work Study Session
2. Carnegie Shelter Operator
3. Reasonable Accommodation and Group Homes Regulatory Update
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MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the Closed Session meeting at 1:32 a.m.
Mayor Sarmiento recessed the Open Regular meeting after Council Comments concluded
at 11:59 p.m. to Closed Session.
Mayor Sarmiento reconvened to Closed Session on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 12:08
a.m.
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 11:44 p.m.
Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All Authority Members were present
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
MINUTES: No public comments on Housing Authority items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 5.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Receive and File the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the
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Period of January 2021 to March 2021
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice
Voucher Program for the period of January 2021 to March 2021.
3. Approve an Agreement with Happy Software, LLC for Housing Authority Management
Software
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to
execute an agreement with Happy Software, LLC to provide housing authority
management software services beginning June 1, 2021 and expiring May 31, 2024, for
a total amount not to exceed $200,000 over a three-year period, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the Executive Director and Authority General
Counsel.
4. Approve an Agreement with Nan McKay and Associates, LLC for Housing Authority
Case Management Service
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to
execute an agreement with Nan McKay and Associates, Inc. to provide case
management services for the Housing Authority beginning May 4, 2021 and expiring
April 30, 2024, for a total amount not to exceed $300,000 over a three-year period,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the Executive Director and Authority
General Counsel.
5. Approve a First Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement for Inter -Jurisdictional
Mobility with the Orange County Housing Authority, Anaheim Housing Authority, and
Garden Grove Housing Authority
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to
execute a First Amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement for Inter -Jurisdictional
Mobility with the Orange County Housing Authority, Anaheim Housing Authority, and
Garden Grove Housing Authority effective May 4, 2021, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the Executive Director and the Housing Authority General
Counsel.
MINUTES: Authority Member Phan recused herself from Item 5, due to a conflict of
interest.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza to
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Approve Consent Calendar items
Authority Member Phan recused herself from item 5, due to a conflict of interest.
YES: 7— Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7 — 0-0-0 —Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and reconvened to
the Regular Meeting at 11:47 p.m.
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