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September 07, 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
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of the Council
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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.
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Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
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. Candelario Jalomo v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No.
30-2019-01118103-CU-WT-CJ C
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, City Attorney and City Manager
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS Pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6
Agency designated representative: Human Resources Director
Unrepresented employee: Clerk of the Council, City Attorney and City Manager
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 meeting to consider items listed on the Closed Session for
discussion at 5:06 p.m.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned Closed Session meeting at 6:03 p.m. and
convened to the Regular Open Session.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Regular Open Session meeting to order at 6:09
p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
INVOCATION Nati Alvarado
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza to Johanna Scillieri
for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Alexis Rocha for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Orange County Fire Authority
recognizing the Twentieth Anniversary of 9/11.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to California State
Fullerton University in Recognition of your Spirit of Collaboration in the Arts Community.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
5. COVID-19 Update in the Community.
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief update on COVID-19 cases
numbers, vaccination statistics, and vaccination sites.
Council provided input to staff.
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.
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PUBLIC COMMENT — Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for
ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items, except for public hearings. Comments for
public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
MINUTES: Chad Kroeger spoke on a non -agenda item for potential grant funds.
JT Parr spoke on a non -agenda item for potential grant funds.
Alex Diaz spoke in support of Item 30, resolution supporting the Orange County Veterans
Cemetery.
Ernesto Medrano with Orange Counties Building and Construction Trades Council spoke
on Item 35 and urged council to include language in the ordinance supporting a skilled
and trained workforce.
Ayn Craciun thanked council for considering Item 33 and encourages acceleration of
targets for climate change.
Andrew Gonzales spoke regarding Item 35.
Mario Munoz spoke in support of Item 30.
Nick Berardino President of VALOR (Veterans Alliance of Orange County) spoke in
support Item 30.
John Hanna with Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters spoke in support of Item 30
and Item 35.
Dale Helvig spoke about Peter Katz' passions and his many contributions to the
community. In addition, encouraged council to support Item 30.
Albert Castillo spoke against Police Officer Association President Gerry Serrano's high
salary and behavior.
Jose Guevara, on behalf of Congressmen Luis Correa, spoke in support of Item 30.
Provided a few words in memory of Peter Katz.
Araceli Cazales requested council support the Fiestas Patrias Event in Centennial Park.
Max Madrid spoke in support of Item 30.
Venancio Chavez spoke regarding an increase in neighborhood crimes and how the police
budget is being utilized.
Carl Benninger provided a few words in memory of Peter Katz, urged council to pass Item
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30 supporting the Orange County Veterans Cemetary.
Perla Rocio Cruz requested council support for the Fiestas Patrias cultural event.
Juan Godoy requested financial support for the Fiestas Patrias event.
Hermelindo "Linda" Saldavor with Los 32 de Mexico spoke to request council support for
the Fiestas Patrias cultural event.
Giselda Cabrera and Mike Gonzalez spoke to request council support for the Fiestas
Patrias cultural event and asked for an extension raise funds.
Mayor Sarmiento provided a comment sent to him by Zeke Hernandez in support of Item
30.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez reported out on correspondence received prior to
hearing public comments via Zoom.
Jose Trinidad Castaneda spoke in support Item 30
Nathan Taft, Senior campaigner for Stand. Earth, spoke on Item 33 climate change
resolution and encouraged council to approve resolution.
Ana Charco with Latino Health Access spoke on Item 16 to urge the council to utilize the
Willowick property.
Danny Gray Capistrano Beach resident spoke regarding Item 33.
Adam Wood spoke in opposition of Items 33 and 35.
Catherine Green candidate forACWA Vice President spoke regarding item 31.
Cynthia with Rise Up Willowick Coalition spoke regarding Item 16.
Karen de Silvia with Rise Up Willowick Coalition spoke on Item 16 and
encouraged decision to preserve Willowick as park land.
Victor Mendez spoke on vaccination rates, in regards to Police Office Association matter
encouraged council to address, and spoke on Item 34.
Craig Preston, with the Orange County Chapter of Citizens' Climate Lobby, spoke in
support of a climate emergency being declared, Item 33; and thanked council for their
leadership and Congressman Louis Correa support at the federal level.
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Daisy Cruz, on behalf of the Kennedy Commission, spoke on Item 35 in support of
affordable housing for families.
Patricia Flores, Director of OC environmental Justice, spoke on the importance of
supporting of Item 33.
Senait Forthal spoke in support of Item 33.
Lynda Kraemer, chapter co-chair of Climate Reality OC, spoke in support of Item 33.
Thanked Councilmember Lopez for writing resolution.
Mayor Sarmiento moved to reconsider Item 26 considered on the August 17, 2021.
Seconded by Councilmember Mendoza. 7-0 Passed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 29.
6. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 24, 2021
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
8. Minutes from the Regular and Housing Authority Meetings of June 1, 2021
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Minutes from the Adjourned Meeting of June 3, 2021
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance Amending the Cannabis Public Benefit
Fund Restricted Uses for Additional Youth Services
Continued from the August 17, 2021 City Council meeting.
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Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Place Ordinance on second reading and adopt.
NS-XXXX—AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLE XX OF CHAPTER 13 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO AUTHORIZE DISCRETIONARY ALLOCATIONS
BETWEEN YOUTH SERVICES AND ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FROM THE
CANNABIS FUND
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to
Adopt staff recommended item..
YES: 3 — Bacerra, Mendoza, Penaloza
NO: 4 — Hernandez, — Lopez, — Phan, — Sarmiento
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 3-4-0-0 —Fail
Moved by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Mayor Sarmiento to Amend.
YES: 6 — Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 1 — Bacerra
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 6— 1 —0-0 —Pass
MINUTES: Council discussion ensued and provided direction to staff.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho provided answers and guidance regarding ordinance.
This consent Item - Ordinance No. NS-3008 was approved.
11. Appoint Steve Gallegos 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 Steve Gallegos to the Arts and Culture
Commission representing Ward 2.
12. Appoint Leonel Flores Nominated by Councilmember Mendoza as the Ward 6
Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial -Term
Expiring December 13, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Leonel Flores to the Arts and Culture Commission
representing Ward 6.
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MINUTES: Leonel Flores was appointed to Arts and Culture Commission.
13. Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January
through June 2021
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual
Attendance Report or provide direction to staff.
MINUTES: Council discussion ensued and provided direction to staff.
Received and filed.
14. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non -Public Works
and up to $250,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Continued from the August 17, 2021 City Council meeting.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts (COVID-19
and non-COVID-19-related) entered into between April 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021,
valued at up to $50,000 for non-public works contracts and agreements, up to
$250,000 for public works contracts and agreements and all other contracts and
agreements related to COVID-19.
15. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the Period of April
2021 — June 2021
Continued from the August 17, 2021 City Council meeting.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division
Projects and Activities for the period of April 2021 — June 2021.
MINUTES: Community Development Housing Division Manager Judson Brown
addressed council regarding projects and activities.
Council discussion ensued and provided direction to staff.
Received and filed.
16. Willowick Golf Course Update
Continued from the August 17, 2021 City Council meeting.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Willowick Golf Course update.
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MINUTES: Council discussion ensued and provided direction to staff.
Received and filed.
17. Receive and File Permit Parking Program Evaluation
Continued from the August 17, 2021 City Council meeting.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and File Permit Parking Program Evaluation.
MINUTES: Executive Director of Public Works Agency Nabil Saba provided a brief
presentation.
Council discussion ensued and provided direction to staff.
Received and filed.
18. Award a Contract to Waterline Technologies Inc., in an Amount not to Exceed
$825,000 for up to a Four-year Term for Water Treatment Chemicals (Specification
21-072) (General and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services and Public Works
Agency
Recommended Action: Award a contract to Waterline Technologies Inc., for water
treatment chemicals, in the amount of $225,000 for an initial term through August 31,
2022, with provisions for three one-year renewal periods, for annual amounts of
$200,000 and a total contract amount of $225,000, exercisable by the City Manager
and City Attorney, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
19. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment Accepting Orange County Transportation
Authority M2 Comprehensive Arterial Capacity Enhancement and Intersection
Capacity Enhancement Grant Funds in the Amount of $15,747,645 and Approve an
Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Improvement Program (Project Nos.
15-6827, 17-6883, 18-6901) (Non -General Fund)
Continued from the August 17, 2021 City Council meeting.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment (2022-024)
recognizing $15,747,645 in Measure M2 Arterial Capacity Enhancement (ACE) and
Intersection Capacity Enhancement (ICE) grant funds into the Measure M-Street
Construction Fund, Measure M2 Competitive revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Measure M2 Competitive Street Construction Fund,
Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Improvement Program
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(CIP) to add: $1,012,500 in Measure M2 Competitive ICE funding for the construction
phase of the Bristol Street/Memory Lane Intersection Improvements project (17-6883);
$5,658,840 in Measure M2 Competitive ICE funding to the Fairview Bridge and
Street Improvements from 9th Street to 16th Street project (15-6827) for the right-of-
way and construction phases; and $9,076,305 in Measure M2 Competitive ACE
funding for the construction phase of the Warner Avenue Improvements from Oak
Street to Grand Avenue project (18-6901).
MINUTES: Executive Director of Public Works Agency Nabil Saba and Principal
Civil Engineer Jason Gabriel addressed council regarding Bristol Street widening.
Council discussion ensued and provided direction to staff.
Moved by Mayor Sarmiento, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza to
Approve Appropriation Adjustment.
YES: 6 — Bacerra, Hernandez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 1 — Lopez
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 6 — 1 — 0 — 0 —Pass
20. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Homeless Housing, Assistance and
Prevention Program Funds (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment (2022-027)
recognizing $3,981,386 in funds from the State of California, Business, Consumer
Services and Housing Agency in revenue account and appropriate the same amount
to expenditure account to address homelessness in the City of Santa Ana. (Requires
five affirmative votes)
21. Approve an Amendment to Illumination Foundation Agreement to Operate a
Temporary Shelter at the Fullerton Recuperative Care Center for up to Four Months
(Non -General Fund)
Continued from the August 17, 2021 City Council meeting.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
agreement with Illumination Foundation to continue to operate a temporary shelter at
the Fullerton Recuperative Care Center for an additional four months through January
31, 2022 for an additional amount of $600,000, for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,100,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
Moved by Councilmember Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza to
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Amend.
YES: 7 — Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
MINUTES: Council discussion ensued and provided direction to staff.
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-174 was approved.
22. Approve a Three -Year Operational Agreement with Two, Two -Year Renewal Options
with Illumination Foundation to Operate a 200-Bed Year Round Homeless Navigation
Center at 1815 Carnegie Avenue in Santa Ana in an Amount Not to Exceed
$10,893,885 for Three Years, and Start -Up Costs Not to Exceed $75,000, for a Total
Amount Not to Exceed $10,968,885 (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year
operator agreement, with two, two-year renewal options with Illumination Foundation
to operate a 200- bed year-round Homeless Navigation Center at 1815 Carnegie
Avenue in Santa Ana for $3,577,366 in operational costs per year with an annual CPI
adjustment of 1.5 percent and a not -to -exceed amount of $75,000 in one-time start-up
costs, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $10,968,885 over three years, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any/all future funding agreements required
by state or federal agencies for the use of HHAP, PLHA, ESG-CV, ESG and any/all
other funds available (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from Item 22.
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-175 was approved.
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-176 was approved.
23. Approve Amendments to Agreements for On -call Space Planning and Architectural
Services with IDS Group, West Group Designs, Gensler, Corgan, SVA Architects Inc.,
Black O'Dowd and Associates Inc., Gruen Associates, Gillis & Panichapan Architects
Inc., CAP Architecture, and Ware Malcomb to Increase the Shared Agreement
Amount by $1,000,000, for a Total Amount not to Exceed $1,300,000 Annually
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreement
amendments for on -call space planning and architectural services with IDS Group,
West Group Designs, Gensler, Corgan, SVA Architects Inc., Black O'Dowd and
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Associates Inc., Gruen Associates, Gillis & Panichapan Architects Inc., CAP
Architecture, and Ware Malcomb, to increase the shared agreement amount by
$1,000,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $1,300,000 annually, subject
to non -substantive changes as approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-177 was approved.
24. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award Site License and Lease
Agreements to Pacific Coast Shuttles, Inc. DBA Futura Net, for Bus Passenger
Services at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Site License
Agreement with Pacific Coast Shuttles, Inc., DBA Futura Net, to compensate the City
$1,500 per month for the rental of one bus bay for bus passenger services at the
Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, for a six-month term beginning September
8, 2021, and ending March 7, 2022, with the option to renew of four separate,
consecutive, additional one-year renewal periods, exercisable by the City Manager,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Site Lease Agreement with Pacific Coast
Shuttles, Inc., DBA Futura Net, to compensate the City $1,500 per month for ticket
counter office space for bus passenger services at the Santa Ana Regional
Transportation Center, for a six-month term beginning September 8, 2021, and ending
March 7, 2022, with the option of four separate, consecutive, additional one-year
renewal periods, exercisable by the City Manager, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
3. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment (2022-029) recognizing Fiscal Year 2021-22
lease income in the amount of $18,000 into the Public Works Agency — SARTC
Operations, Rental Pacific Coast Shuttle revenue account and appropriating the same
amount to the Public Works Agency-SARTC Operations, Contract Services -
Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-178 was approved.
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-179 was approved.
25. Approve an Agreement with Seaside Ice, LLC, dba Ice -America, in an Amount Not to
Exceed $875,204, for a Seasonal Ice Rink and Related Services (Revive Santa Ana
Program)
Department(s): Public Works Agency and Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Seaside Ice, LLC, dba Ice -America, for the installation and operation of a seasonal,
portable ice rink and related services, in an amount not to exceed $875,204, which
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includes the base amount of $795,640 plus a contingency of $79,564, for a six-month
term beginning September 7, 2021, and expiring March 6, 2022, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2021-XXX).
MINUTES: Council provided input to city staff.
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-180 was approved.
26. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Amend Agreement with Landscape West
Management Services, Inc., to Increase the Annual Contract Amount by $1,000,000
for Right -of -Way Maintenance Services and Add Two Maintenance Worker Positions
to the Public Works Agency at an Estimated Annual Cost of $260,000 (Revive Santa
Ana Program)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment
to the agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc., for increased
cleaning and sanitizing of the City's public right-of-way, increasing the compensation
amount for Fiscal Year 2021-22 only by $1,000,000, for a total annual amount not to
exceed $2,270,000 and a total agreement amount not to exceed $6,080,000 for the
remaining term of the agreement, ending on June 30, 2023, with an option for a two-
year extension exercisable by the City Manager, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
2. Authorize an adjustment to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) spending plan
in the amount of $1,800,000 and approve an appropriation adjustment (2022-030),
moving funding from Reserve for Revenue Loss Allocation to the Sanitation &
Prevention Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Amend the City's Fiscal Year 2021-22 Annual Budget to add two limited -term
Maintenance Worker II positions to the Public Works Agency, at an estimated annual
cost of $260,000, for a five-year period.
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-181 was approved.
27. Approve Payment of Increase in Initial General Liability Excess Insurance Premiums
to Independent Cities Risk Management Authority ("ICRMA") for Fiscal Year 2021-22
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize increase of payment of $175,467 for the City's
General Liability excess insurance premiums.
28. Receive and File the Orange County Grand Jury's Investigative Report, Findings, and
Recommendations Regarding Santa Ana's Licensed Retail Adult -Use Cannabis
Program and Authorize the City Manager to Deliver the City's Response to the
Findings and Recommendations to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court
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Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury's
investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding Santa Ana's licensed
retail adult -use cannabis program and authorize the City Manager to deliver the City's
response to the findings and recommendations to the Presiding Judge of the Superior
Court.
29. Adopt a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 2019-111 to Effect Certain Changes to
the City's Master Salary Schedule in Conformance with Title 2 of the California Code
of Regulations Section 570.5 and the California Public Employees' Retirement
System (CalPERS)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX — Adopt a Resolution Amending
Resolution No. 2019-111 to effect certain changes to the City's Master Salary
Schedule for all represented and unrepresented employee classifications of the City
of Santa Ana, covered by the City's Classification and Compensation Plan, to
conform with Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Section 570.5, listing all
employee pay rates on a publicly available master salary schedule approved and
adopted by City Council.
MINUTES: This consent Item - Resolution No. 2021-047 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to Approve
Consent Calendar items 6-29 with the exception of 10, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19 and 21;
Councilmember Phan recused herself from Item 22.
YES: 7— Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 — Araiza
Status: 7 — 0-0— 1 —Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
OATH OF OFFICE
• Steve Gallegos — Arts and Culture Commission, Ward
• Leonel Flores — Arts and Culture Commission, Ward 6
MINUTES: Steve Gallegos not present.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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30. Resolution Supporting the Orange County Veterans Cemetery in Anaheim Hills
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX— At the request of Mayor
Sarmiento, consider adopting a resolution supporting the Orange County Veterans
Cemetery in Anaheim Hills and encouraging federal, state, and local government
support for this much -needed project.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza
to Approve.
YES: 7 — Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
MINUTES: This consent Item - Resolution No. 2021-048 was approved.
31. Resolution to Support Orange County Water District First Vice President Cathy Green
as a Candidate for the Office of ACWA Vice President
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX — At the request of Mayor
Sarmiento, consider adopting a resolution to endorse Orange County Water District
First Vice President Cathy Green as a candidate for Vice President of the
Association of California Water Agencies.
MINUTES: Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Phan Recused herself from Item 31 out of an abunance of
caution.
This consent Item - Resolution No. 2021-049 was approved.
Moved by Mayor Sarmiento, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to
Approve.
YES: 5 — Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Sarmiento
NO: 1 — Penaloza
ABSTAIN: 1 — Phan
ABSENT:0
Status: 5-1 —1 —0—Pass
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32. Agreement with Bear Demographics and Research for Demographic Services and
Public Participation Services Related to the 2021 Redistricting Process (General
Fund)
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Bear Demographics and Research for consulting services, demographics analysis of
census data, drawing of draft maps of proposed ward boundaries, public outreach,
and interactive web tools related to the City's 2021 Redistricting Process for a one-
year term expiring September 6, 2022 in an amount not to exceed $100,000, which
includes the base amount of $71,500 and a contingency amount of $28,500 for
additional unforeseen services at the City's sole discretion, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-
XXX).
MINUTES: Andrew Westall with Bear Demographics and Research provided a brief
presentation.
Council discussion ensued and provided input to staff.
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-182 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Phan to
Amend.
YES: 7 — Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
33. Resolution Declaring a Climate Emergency, Committing to Policies Opposing Fossil
Fuel Expansion and Accelerating the Clean Energy Transition as Part of the Safe
Cities Movement, Committing to Policies that will Reduce Both New and Existing
Lead Contamination, and Endorsing the Call for a Global Fossil Fuel Non -
Proliferation Treaty
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX — At the request of members of
the City Council, adopt a resolution declaring a climate emergency, committing to
policies opposing fossil fuel expansion and accelerating the clean energy transition as
part of the Safe Cities Movement, committing to policies that will reduce both new and
existing lead contamination, and endorsing the call for a global fossil fuel non-
proliferation treaty.
MINUTES: Management Assistant Daniel Soto provided a brief presentation.
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Council discussion ensued and provided direction to staff.
This consent Item - Resolution No. 2021-050 was approved.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez
to Approve.
YES: 6 — Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 1 — Bacerra
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 6 — 1 — 0 — 0 —Pass
34. Informational Report Relating to Police Oversight
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff
MINUTES: Management Assistant Daniel Soto provided a brief presentation.
Council provided direction to City staff, at the discretion of the Mayor, appoint an ad
hoc committee to develop the specific characteristics of the police oversight
mechanism. In addition, directed staff to return with additional information including
a perspective from law enforcement provided to the full council.
Councilmember Bacerra expressed interest on serving.
35. Summary of City Council Policy Direction Received on July 26, 2021, and the
Corresponding Proposed Amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive staff presentation and summary of the City Council
policy direction received on July 26, 2021, and provide direction regarding the
proposed amendments to the Housing Opportunity Ordinance.
MINUTES: Assistant Director of Planning and Building Alvaro Nunez provided a
brief presentation.
Council provided direction to City staff.
36. Resolution Establishing the School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Rescolution No. 2021-XXX— Receive direction from the
School Collaboration Ad Hoc Committee and consider adopting a resolution
establishing the School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee.
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief presentation.
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Council discussion ensued and provided direction to City staff.
This consent Item - Resolution No. 2021-051 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Phan, 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
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
37. Hold a Public Hearing to Adopt a Resolution of Necessity Determining Public Interest
and Necessity for the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 1313 W. Memory Lane
(Property Owner: Rim Pacific Investors Portofino, LLC) (Project No. 17-6883) (Non -
General Fund)
Notice of Hearing letter regarding acquisition of real property by eminent domain
mailed to property owners on July 22, 2021.
Continued from the August 17, 2021 City Council meeting.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX — Approve a resolution of
necessity authorizing the condemnation of a portion of the real property located at
1313 W. Memory Lane (APN 002-261-29), owned by Rim Pacific Investors Portofino,
LLC, declaring the public necessity and interest thereof. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento opened the public hearing on Wednesday,
September 8, 2021 at 12:34 a.m. and seeing there were no speakers, closed the
public hearing at 12:35 a.m.
This consent Item - Resolution No. 2021-052 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to
Approve.
YES: 6 — Bacerra, Hernandez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 1 — Lopez
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 6 — 1 —0-0 —Pass
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge recognized winners of the Woman of the Year
Award 2021 from the City. Announced the Clty Housing Authority is a certified high
performing housing authority and OC Streetcar Team Open House.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra expressed condolences for Peter Katz and Claudia
Gonzalez, stated office hours, and wished everyone good night/morning.
Councilmember Hernandez reminded all that COVID-19 unemployment benefits are
ending and increased risk of homelessness, hope rent stabilization will be discussed, and
expressed condolences for Peter Katz.
Councilmember Lopez wish those who celebrate a Happy Rosh Hashanah, and
announced support for Mary's Kitchen and asked for community support.
Councilmember Mendoza thanked Council for supporting Veteran's Cemetery resolution,
showed support for Cathy Green, announced a successful Grandparents Day hosted by the
City and successful Chicano Heritage Month, thanked all sponsors and everyone for
staying for the current meeting and wished all a good night.
Councilmember Phan remined all to remember the veterans, Afghan refugees, and all
affected by the 20 year war. Shared positive interactions with Peter Katz and hope all
remember everything impacted by him in the community.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza wished City staff members early happy birthday. Announced
election of District 1 representative to the League of California Cities OC Division Board
and expressed condolences for Peter Katz and shared positive interactions with him.
Mayor Sarmiento shared interactions with Peter Katz and announced adjournment of
meeting in memory of Peter Katz. Expressed concern for COVID-19 precautions and the
importance of being vaccinated after losing his nephew to the virus.
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Adjourn in memory of Peter Katz.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the City Council meeting on Wednesday,
September 8, 2021 at 12:56 a.m.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
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ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento called the Housing Authority meeting to order on Wednesday,
September 8, 2021 at 12:35 a.m.
Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All Authority Members were present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
MINUTES: No public comments on Housing Authority items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse absent members.
2. Minutes from the Housing Authority Meeting of June 1, 2021
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #8 in the City
Council meeting agenda)
Moved by Councilmember Mendoza, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to
Approve.
YES: 7 — Bacerra, Councilmember, — Hernandez, Councilmember, — Lopez, Councilmember,
— Mendoza, Councilmember, — Phan, Councilmember, — Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem, —
Sarmiento, Mayor
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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 on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 12:37 a.m.
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