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November 02, 2021
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 5:00 PM
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
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
Council Members
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tern
David Penaloza
Mayor
Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Special
Closed Session item.
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION — The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss
certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on
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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. POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to § 54956.9(c):
(One Case)
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Special and Regular Closed Session meetings to
order at 5:08 p.m.
Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza joined the meeting at
5:10 p.m. and Councilmember Bacerra joined the meeting at 5:24 p.m.
No public comments on Closed Session items.
Mayor Sarmiento recessed the portion of the meeting to consider the Closed Session
items at 5:09 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tem
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 Special and Regular Closed Session meetings to
order at 5:08 p.m.
Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza joined the meeting at
5:10 p.m. and Councilmember Bacerra joined the meeting at 5:24 p.m.
No public comments on Closed Session items.
Mayor Sarmiento recessed the portion of the meeting to consider Closed Session items at
5:09 p.m.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS — The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
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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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
Agency Negotiator: Steven Mendoza, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating Parties: CEO Ronnie Sandoval, Civic Center Barrio Housing Corporation
Under Negotiation: Price and terms related to the possible disposition/acquisition of
real property interest.
Address of Properties
Address
Unit
APN
1.
600 West Third St.
A, 208
937-920-63
2.
600 West Third St.
A, 309
937-921-24
3.
600 West Third St.
A, 312
937-921-37
4.
600 West Third St
B, 310
937-921-51
5.
721 West First St.
F, 102
937-922-19
6.
600 West Third St.
A, 204
937-920-70
7.
700 West Third St.
A, 318
937-922-95
8.
700 West Third St.
A, 220
937-922-40
9.
700 West Third St.
B, 209
937-922-59
10.
721 West Third St.
F, 203
937-922-79
11.
601 West First St.
F, 202
937-921-21
12.
701 West Third St.
D, 201
937-922-71
13.
711 West First St.
E, 101
937-922-15
14.
700 West Third St.
B, 102
937-922-05
15.
700 West Third St.
B, 108
937-921-99
16.
700 West Third St.
B, 117
937-921-90
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: Mayor Sarmiento recessed the portion of the meeting to consider the Closed
Session item(s) at 5:09 p.m.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned Regular Closed Session meeting at 5:50 p.m.
and convened to the Regular Open Session.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Regular Open Session meeting to order at 6:06
p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
INVOCATION Matt Doan
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Recognition presented by Council member Bacerra to Pacific Symphony
for Outstanding Contributions to Arts and Culture.
MINUTES: Certificate of Recognition to Pacific Symphony postponed to a future
meeting.
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Council member Hernandez to Dance 4:13
Competition Team in recognition for their top placements in the Spotlight 2021
Nationals and their Outstanding Contributions to Performing Art: Andrea Cerda,
Amanda Campos, Abigail Valdivia, Sara Lopez, Paulina Sigala, Joscelyn Martinez,
Samara Ocampo, Vanessa Gallegos, Lauren Charman and Jessica Vela.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Santa Ana High
School District's Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps for Outstanding
Contributions to Education.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. COVID-19 Update in the Community.
MINUTES: Management Assistant Daniel Soto provided a brief update.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported out on the special closed session of
potential or anticipated litigated item regarding the County of Orange's redistricting
procedure and that the Council unanimously approved 7-0 to sign a letter by the entire
Council to ensure compliance of the Voting Rights Act.
Consent Calendar Item 6 was heard out of order at this time, prior to public comments.
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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, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
NOTE: Redistricting Public Hearing Item #27 will be heard at 7:00 p.m.
Non -Agenda Ecomment
MINUTES: Skeith De Wine, representing Da Vinci Institute of Discovery, spoke regarding
the benefits of an outdoor cinema venue.
Octavio Cesar Martinez, representing Recicladores Unidos, spoke regarding the benefits
of local recycling and requested for Council support.
Madeleine Spencer, representing Santa Ana Business Council, spoke in support of Item
18 and requested for additional Council support.
Ryan Smolar, representing Downtown Inc., spoke in support of Item 18.
Danny Vega requested for regular homeless updates at City Council meetings similar to
COVID-19 updates.
Dale Helvig requested that Council to adjourn in memory of Veterans Day; spoke
regarding Item 21 to allow neighborhood associations to use school facilities; spoke in
support of Item 25 and requested that public comments not be shortened.
Carl Benninger spoke in support of Item 19, the COM-Link meeting held on November 18,
2021, the concerns of not being able to use school facilities to hold neighborhood
meetings, in support of State investigation regarding Brandon Lopez; and concerns of
Bristol Street closure.
Alberta Christy spoke regarding Item 21 to allow neighborhood associations to use school
facilities.
Redistricting Public Hearing Item 427 was considered at this time.
Victor Mendez spoke regarding concerns on Item 13, in opposition to Item 23 due to
discrepancies, and in support of Item 25.
Victor, representing Media Arts Santa Ana, announced local events and expressed
concern with the selection of the South Main Public Art initiative.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez reported out on correspondence received.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 23.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Appoint Emily Tucker Nominated by Mayor Sarmiento as the Mayoral Representative
to the Youth Commission for a Full -Term Expiring December 13, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Emily Tucker to the Youth Commission as the City -
Wide representative and administer Oath of Office.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza to
appoint.
YES: 7 — Bacerra, Councilmember, — Hernandez, Councilmember, — Lopez,
Councilmember, — Mendoza, Councilmember, — Phan, Councilmember, — Penaloza,
Mayor Pro Tern, — Sarmiento, Mayor
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7-0-0-0— Pass
MINUTES: Item 6 was considered out of order prior to public comments.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez administered the oath of office to Emily Tucker,
Youth Commissioner.
7. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of July 2021
— September 2021
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division
Projects and Activities for the period of July 2021 — September 2021.
8. Nonprofit Community Development Block Grant Application Process for Fiscal Years
2022-2024
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the nonprofit Community Development Block Grant
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application and scoring criteria for Fiscal Years 2022-2024.
9. Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order to RobotLAB for the Purchase of Two Robots
and Software Licenses, Three STEM Labs and 10 Virtual Reality Units (Revive Santa
Ana Program)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Approve a sole source purchase order to RobotLAB for the
purchase of two robots and software licenses for $48,089.97, three STEM labs for
$49,470 and 10 virtual reality units for $9,015 for a total amount of $106,574.97,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
10. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Program Year 2021-22 Budget for the
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Programs (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment (2022-046) to the
Title I Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for Program Year 2021-22 to reduce
the budget in revenue account by $10,083 and increase the budget in expenditure
accounts by $9,307 to match the grant award total amount allocated by the State
Employment and Development Department. (Requires five affirmative votes)
11. Approve Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Special Fees from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Veterans Affairs Support
Housing (HUD-VASH) and Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Programs (Contingent
upon approval of Housing Authority Item #3)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment (2022-045)
recognizing the HUD-VASH Special Fees award in the amount of $84,017 in revenue
account and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment (2022-045) recognizing the FYI Special Fees
award in the amount of $84,017 in revenue account and appropriating the same
amount to expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from Item I I due to a conflict of
interest with employer.
12. Approve Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to HYM
Engineering in the Amount of $5,289,238 for the Santa Ana Zoo Giant River Otter and
Primate Trails FY 2021-22 Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of
$6,600,000 (Project No. 16-2658) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: 1. Award a contract and authorize the City Manager to
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execute a construction contract with HYM Engineering, the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $5,289,238, for the term beginning
upon execution of the contract and ending upon project completion, for construction of
the Santa Ana Zoo Giant River Otter and Primate Trails project, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment (2022-044) to recognize $600,000 in
donations from Friends of the Santa Ana Zoo into the PRCSA Fee & Donation, Gifts
& Donations revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the PRCSA Fee
& Donation, Improvements Other than Building expenditure account for the Santa Ana
Zoo Giant River Otter and Primate Trails project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment (2022-044) to recognize $3,108,060.79 from
prior -year fund balance in the Residential Development District 3, Acquisition &
Development, Prior -Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same
amount into the Residential Development District 3, Acquisition & Development
expenditure account for the Santa Ana Zoo Giant River Otter and Primate Trails
project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Improvement Program
to include in construction funds, $600,000 from the PRCSA Fees & Donation Fund,
and $3,108,060.79 from the Residential Development District 3, Acquisition &
Development Fund, for the Santa Ana Zoo Giant River Otter and Primate Trails project
(No. 16-2658), for and total project budget increase of $3,708,060.79.
13. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Provide Construction Engineering Services
funding for the SR-55/Ritchey Street Water Improvement Projects in the Amount of
$1,000,000 and Approve an Agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc. to Provide
Construction Engineering Services for the SR-55/Ritchey Street Water Improvements
Projects in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,000,000 for a Three -Year Term (Project Nos.
19-6438, 19-6439, 19-6440) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment (2022-047) to
recognize $1,000,000 in reimbursement obligation funds from OCTA, as stipulated in
the three Utility Reimbursement Agreements for the State Route 55 Improvement
Project, into the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Expense
Reimbursement-OCTA revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the
Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Berg & Associates, Inc.
to provide Construction Engineering Services for the SR-55/Ritchey Street Water
Improvements Project, for a three-year term beginning November 2, 2021, and
expiring on November 1, 2024, with provisions for two, one-year extensions
exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, in the amount of $885,279.92, with
an approximate 13-percent contingency of $114,720.08, for a total amount not to
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exceed $1,000,000.00, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-212 was approved.
14. Approve Amendment to the Agreement with Enlightened Pictures, Inc. for the
Development of Planning Informational Videos for a Total not to Exceed $96,865
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
agreement with Enlightened Pictures, Inc. for one year ending November 16, 2022,
increase compensation by $14,615 for a total not to exceed amount of $96,865 for
planning informational videos, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-213 was approved.
15. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority and
Partnering Cities for the First Street I Bolsa Avenue Corridor Traffic Signal
Synchronization Project, in an Amount Not to Exceed $370,642 (Project 22-6993)
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative
Agreement (C-1-3598) with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the cities
of Huntington Beach, Tustin, Westminster, and the County of Orange, which identifies
each participating agency's roles and responsibilities, including Santa Ana's match
requirement of $370,642, to implement the First Street / Bolsa Avenue Corridor Traffic
Signal Synchronization Project, for the term beginning upon full approval of the
agreement by all parties and effective until December 31, 2026, with the option to be
extended by mutual consent of all parties, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from Item 15 due to a conflict of
interest with employer.
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-214 was approved.
16. Approve an Agreement with Healthy Outcomes, Inc. DBA Balancing Act in an Amount
not to Exceed $55,000 for a Subscription and Support Services Agreement (General
Fund)
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Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Healthy Outcomes, Inc., DBA Balancing Act for a three-year period effective
November 3, 2021, with an option to extend for up to two one-year renewals
exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, not to exceed $55,000 over the
entirety of the five-year period, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-215 was approved.
17. Approve and Launch the New "My First Home" Program with a One -Time Allocation of
$1,200,000 from the Inclusionary Housing Fund (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to launch the new "My First
Home' Program.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute Loan Agreements with qualified and
approved homebuyers for the "My First Home' Program, subject to non —substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-
XXX).
MINUTES: Housing Division Manager Judson Brown responded to questions
regarding the down payment assistance program.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza to
approve the item. However, a substitute motioned by Councilmember Phan
and seconded by Mayor Sarmiento considered.
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-216 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Mayor Sarmiento to approve
Substitute Motion to approve the item with the amendment to add the
condition that if the borrower chooses to sell the property and not purchase
another property within one year of the sale in the city that 5% of the profits
go back to the City of Santa Ana.
YES: 5 — Hernandez, Councilmember, — Lopez, Councilmember, — Phan,
Councilmember, — Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem, — Sarmiento, Mayor
NO: 2 — Mendoza, Councilmember, — Bacerra, Councilmember
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 5-2-0-0— Pass
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18. Adopt Resolution of Intent to Levy 2022 Assessment for Downtown Santa Ana
Business Improvement District
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the 2022 Assessment Report for the Downtown
Santa Ana Business Improvement District (BID), which is administered by two
organizations: the Santa Ana Business Council and Downtown Incorporated.
2. Resolution No. 2021-XXX — Adopt a resolution of intention to levy an annual
business license tax assessment for the 2022 calendar year and establish a time and
place for a public hearing to be held by the City Council on December 7, 2021.
MINUTES: This consent Item - Resolution No. 2021-063 was approved.
19. Adopt Resolution Approving Revised Environmental and Transportation Advisory
Commission Bylaws
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX— Adopt a resolution whereby the
City Council declares newly revised bylaws for governance over the business matters
of the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission.
MINUTES: Executive Director of Public Works Agency Nabil Saba responded to
questions Council regarding the Environmental and Transportation Advisory
Commission (ETAC) bylaws.
Councilmember Bacerra requested that formal recommendations from ETA be
brought to Council.
This consent Item - Resolution No. 2021-065 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez
to approve.
YES: 7 — Bacerra, Councilmember, — Hernandez, Councilmember, — Lopez,
Councilmember, — Mendoza, Councilmember, — Phan, Councilmember, — Penaloza,
Mayor Pro Tem, — Sarmiento, Mayor
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0— Pass
20. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application Submission for the Bureau of
Reclamation WaterSMART Drought Response Program for the Well 38 Water
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Treatment 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
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, Sustain and Manage
America's Resources for Tomorrow Drought Response Program Grant for the Well 38
Water Treatment Project, in an amount of up to $2,000,000.
MINUTES: This consent Item - Resolution No. 2021-064 was approved.
21. Status and Future Option for Neighborhoods to Access School Facilities at Santa
Ana Unified School District Schools for Neighborhood Association/Community
Meetings
Department(s): City Manager Office, Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
MINUTES: Councilmembers Bacerra, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Mayor Pro Tem
Penaloza, and Mayor Sarmiento expressed concern of the fees imposed for access
to school facilities and encouraged residents to voice their concern to the Santa
Ana Unified School Board of Trustees.
This item was received and filed.
22. Authorize to File and Prosecute Receivership Petitions and a Nuisance Abatement
Action Against Owners of Real Properties Located in the City of Santa Ana
Department(s): City Attorney's Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the filing and prosecution of receivership petitions
and a nuisance abatement action against the owners of the following real properties:
1. 2901 Lingan Lane — Receivership Petition
2. 930 N. Dianne Street — Receivership Petition
3. 2639 W. 1 st Street — JC Tires — Public Nuisance
23. City Attorney Evaluation and Restated Legal Services Agreement with Best Best and
Krieger LLP to reflect positive performance evaluation conducted on October 5, 2021
Department(s): City Attorney's Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor, on behalf of the Council, to execute the
Restated Legal Services Agreement with Best Best and Krieger LLP for City Attorney
and Special Counsel Legal Services (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2021-217 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to
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approve Consent Calendar Items 5 — 23 with the exception of 17, 19, and 21.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from Items 11 and 15 due to a conflict of
interest with employer. Item 6 was considered after the closed session was reported.
YES: 7 — Bacerra, Councilmember, — Hernandez, Councilmember, — Lopez, Councilmember,
— Mendoza, Councilmember, — Phan, Councilmember, — Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem, —
Sarmiento, Mayor
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7— 0-0-0— Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
24. Ordinance Amending Chapter 36 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code for Placement of
Parking Meters Next to Class IV Bikeways
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 36
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to allow motorists parked along Class IV bikeways
to pay the parking meter located on the sidewalk
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to
approve.
YES: 7 — Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Penaloza, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
25. Options to Streamline City Council Meetings
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office and City Manager's Office
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez provided a brief summary of the item
and Council provided input to city staff.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Phan, Mavor Pro Tem
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Penaloza, and Mayor Sarmiento spoke in support of holding special meetings and
isolating items of interest in opposition to reducing the individual's public comment
time.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, and Mendoza spoke in support of having a
curfew at 11:00 p.m.
Councilmember Lopez spoke in support of not pulling Consent Calendar
items, meeting with staff to ask the technical questions, Council comments should
be kept within three minutes, Robert's Rules of Order refresher training, and limiting
number of items on the agenda.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza spoke in support of taking public comments during the
respective items time of discussion, Robert's Rules of Order refresher training, and
creating a survey for public input.
Councilmember Mendoza spoke in support of not pulling Consent Calendar
items, meeting with staff to ask the technical questions.
Councilmembers Phan and Hernandez spoke in support of having non -agenda
items listed at the end of the agenda, having all of the comments for agendized
items at the beginning of the agenda, special and adjourned meetings scheduled
on Thursdays, reorganize the agenda in the following order: Business Calendar,
Public Hearing, then Consent Calendar.
Mayor Sarmiento spoke in support of all the input provided by members of the
Council with the exception of the curfew.
26. Consider Approving the Continued Use of Teleconferencing for Meetings of City
Council and all Boards. Committees. and Commissions Pursuant to the Provisions of
Assembly Bill 361
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021 -XXX — Adopt resolution to consider
continuing the use of teleconferencing for the meetings of City Council and all boards,
committees, and Commissions pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 361 for the
next 30 days.
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra 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 Business Item - Resolution No. 2021-066 was approved.
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**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR"
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Public
Hearing items.
27. Hold Second Public Hearing Regarding Redistricting Ward Boundaries
Resolution of Intention No. 2021-060 published in the Orange County Register on
October 23 and 30, 2021.
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Open and Close the second public hearing seeking input
regarding possible changes to the wards boundaries before proposed ward map(s)
are drawn.
MINUTES: Item was heard during the public comment period at 7:00 p.m.
Sophia Garcia with Redistricting Partners provided a presentation.
Mayor Sarmiento opened the Public Hearing at 7.30 p.m.
Elizabeth Martinez identified her community of interest to include Latinos, Spanish -
speakers, social justice, immigration support, support labor rights, same economic
status, medical and public transportation needs, west of Santa Ana has Vietnamese
communities, and is in support of the legal -driven maps.
Karen Alvarado, representing OCCCO, requested that Council extend the
redistricting process timeline to gather necessary input and capture all communities
of interests.
Dale Helvig noted map is missing the newly annexed portion.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez noted that all written communications and maps
received are available at santa-ana. org/redistricting website and must be kept for
ten years.
Media Arts Santa Ana spoke in support of drawing boundary lines that are equitable
to parks and other amenities and to extend the redistricting process timeline as
needed.
Ana Charco, representing Latino Health Access, identified communities of interest
to include the low-income, Asian, and tenant (rental and mobilehome) communities;
and spoke in support of extending the redistricting process timeline and outreach
beyond social media.
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Araceli Robles, resident of the east side of the city on Pine Street, requested
additional community involvement and to extend methods of reaching out to the
community.
Sarai Arpero, representing Latino Health Access, spoke on the need of medical
support, public transportation, housing justice, education, linguistic access,
and requested to extend various methods of reaching out to the community.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez announced additional outreach meetings.
Councilmember Phan recommended the public to use DistrictR mapping tool.
Sophia Garcia with Redistricting Partners provided information regarding the
redistricting criteria.
Councilmember Phan inquired about outreach methods.
Councilmember Lopez agrees with additional outreach meetings and agrees to
extend the timeline.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza suggests that redistricting process can be highlighted at
city events.
Mayor Sarmiento suggested sending text messages along with provided
information in the water bill and that the deadline be included on the PowerPoint
presentation.
Mayor Sarmiento closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m.
The balance of agenda and non -agenda public comment was considered at
this time.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
28. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to Appropriate
Existing AB 2766 Funds Towards Providing City of Santa Ana Residents a Discount
of up to 30% on OCTA Bus Regular 30-Day Passes as an Incentive to Use Local
Public Transportation in Order to Reduce Traffic Congestion and Reduce the Burning
of Fossil Fuels and Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Levels that Cause Climate Change
— Councilmember Bacerra
MINUTES: Majority of council spoke in support of the item.
29. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Schedule a City Council
Presentation on the Advantages and Disadvantages from Implementation of a Rent
Stabilization Local Ordinance — Councilmember Mendoza
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MINUTES: Councilmember Mendoza requested that staff bring an unbiased urban
planner to educate residents and stakeholders on the advantages and
disadvantages of implementing the rent stabilization ordinance.
No other member of the Council provided input.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: Assistant City Manager Steven Mendoza announced the next few redistricting
community meetings, bike lane project meeting, and announced the services provided
during Veteran's Day.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE— If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board
or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra made announcements of holding office hours
Saturday, November 10, 2021, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) playoffs,
and requested colleagues to adjourn the Council meeting in honor of Veteran's Day.
Councilmember Hernandez concurred to adjourn the Council meeting in honor of
Veteran's Day, provided a brief report regarding the Orange County Sanitation District,
and discussed the loss of his cousin Brandon Lopez.
Councilmember Lopez concurred to adjourn the Council meeting in observance of
Veteran's Day, provided a brief report regarding The Cambodian Family and other
community events.
Councilmember Mendoza concurred to adjourn the Council meeting in observance of
Veteran's Day and provided historical information.
Councilmember Phan concurred to adjourn the Council meeting and
recognized Councilmember Mendoza, families, undocumented, and LGBTQ who served
and sacrificed as a veteran.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza made announcements regarding the upcoming Wilshire
Square and Heninger Park neighborhood meetings, reminded everyone of daylight
savings on Sunday, November 7, 2021, and enjoyed the die de los muertos altars.
Mayor Sarmiento made announcements regarding honoring veterans, Attorney
General's visit, and referendum information.
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ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Housing Opportunity Ordinance
2. Mental Health Mobile Outreach Services
3. Events Policy
4. Sunshine Ordinance Amendments
5. General Plan Update
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the Council meeting at 10:13 p.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 9:43 p.m.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez 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
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Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of July 2021
to September 2021
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice
Voucher Program for the period of July 2021 to September 2021.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to
approve.
YES: 7 — Bacerra, Councilmember, — Hernandez, Councilmember, — Lopez, Councilmember,
— Mendoza, Councilmember, — Phan, Councilmember, — Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem, —
Sarmiento, Mayor
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7 — 0-0-0— Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
3. Approve Two Agreements with the Orange County United Way to Provide Housing
Stabilization Services and Supportive Services for the HUD -Veterans Affairs Support
Housing Program (HUD-VASH) and Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Programs
(Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #11)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to
execute two (2) agreements with the Orange County United Way to provide housing
stabilization and supportive services beginning November 2, 2021 and expiring June
30, 2023, for a total amount not to exceed $168,034 subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the Executive Director of the Housing Authority and Authority
General Counsel.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself due to a conflict of intrest.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to
approve.
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YES: 6 — Bacerra, Councilmember, — Hernandez, Councilmember, — Lopez,
Councilmember, — Mendoza, Councilmember, — Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem, —
Sarmiento, Mayor
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 1 — Phan, Councilmember
ABSENT: 0
Status: 6-0— 1 — 0 — Pass
**END OF BUSINESS 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 9:45 p.m.
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