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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. City Council 1 5/4/2021 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 City Council 2 5/4/2021 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. City Council 3 5/4/2021 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. City Council 4 5/4/2021 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. City Council 5 5/4/2021 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. City Council 6 5/4/2021 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 City Council 7 5/4/2021 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 City Council 8 5/4/2021 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. City Council 9 5/4/2021 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 City Council 10 5/4/2021 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 City Council 11 5/4/2021 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 City Council 12 5/4/2021 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 City Council 13 5/4/2021 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 City Council 14 5/4/2021 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 City Council 15 5/4/2021 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. City Council 16 5/4/2021 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 City Council 17 5/4/2021 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 City Council 18 5/4/2021 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 City Council 19 5/4/2021 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 City Council 20 5/4/2021 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. City Council 21 5/4/2021