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February 15, 2022
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
Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember —Ward 1
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember - Ward 3
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember - Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember - Ward 2
Phil Bacerra
Mayor Pro Tem - Ward 4
Nelida Mendoza
Councilmember - Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714-647-6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714-647-6520
Sonia R. Carvalho Kristine Ridge
City Attorney City Manager
Daisy Gomez
Clerk of the Council
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CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate -
Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
Mission - To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles - Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility -
Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct - At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,
voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: -
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
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City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the
meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at
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PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on
closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the
agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by one of
the following ways:
• MAILING OPTION written communications — Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the Clerk of the Council, 20 Civic Center Plaza M-30, Santa Ana, CA
92701. All written communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the
meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City's document
archive system which is available for public review.
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Clerk's office at eComment@santa-ana.org. Please note the agenda item you are
commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received before 4:00 p.m. on
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document archive system which is available for public review.
• LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION — Members of the public may provide live comments during
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general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing
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due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a
different amount of time to speak.
• IN -PERSON OPTION - Members of the public can provide in -person comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting in -person. Face coverings are required for
members of the public who enter City buildings. Public comments are limited to three
(3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair.
Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a "Request to
Speak" card by 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other
designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after
the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS —You can provide live
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comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
the LIVE or IN -PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 5:00 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 5:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NON -AGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) — You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN -PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE
CONFERENCE CALL PRIOR TO 6:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by
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comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN -PERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be
permitted to speak.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of the Council
ROLL CALL
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Phil Bacerra
Vicente Sarmiento
Kristine Ridge
Sonia R. Carvalho
Daisy Gomez
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
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 LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Hudson Clay Victoria Royer, et al. v. Toyota Motor Corporation, et al., Orange
County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2019-01060146
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick
Employee Organizations: Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
• Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Part -
Time Non -Civil Service Employees
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
Address of Properties:
A. 605 W. Santa Ana Blvd, Santa Ana CA 92702 Parcel No. 008-067-36
B. 1221 E. 3rd St. Santa Ana CA 92701 Parcel No. 398-385-05
C. 1222 E. 4th St. Santa Ana CA 92701 Parcel No. 398-385-03
D. 1225 E. 4th St. Santa Ana CA 92701 Parcel No. 398-385-04
E. 202 N. Grand Ave. Santa Ana CA 92701 Parcel No. 398-453-06
F. 1222 E. 3rd St. Santa Ana Ca 92701 Parcel No. 398-453-05
Negotiator: Kristine Ridge, City Manager
Negotiating with: State of California
Terms: Price and terms related to the possible acquisition/sale of real property
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.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Sarmiento
Rupert Vega, Police Chaplain
Proclamation presented by Mayor Sarmiento to The G.R.E.E.N. Foundation in
Recognition of their Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra to Little Onion
Mexican Restaurant in Recognition of their 50th Anniversary and Outstanding
Contributions to the Community.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring April 1, 2022 as
Helen Shipp Day.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. COVID-19 Update in the Community
5. Solid Waste Agreement Update — Public Works Agency
6. Feasibility of a Public Health Agency Update — City Manager's Office and Community
Development Agency
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
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.
ICONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 7 through 23.
7. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
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Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Regular and Housing Authority Meetings of February 1, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Appoint Gary Wood nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 representative
to the Personnel Board for a partial -term expiring December 10, 2024
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Gary Wood to the Personnel Board representing
Ward 1.
10. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2021
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
11. Pension Debt Cost Savings Update
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file and the pension debt cost savings update.
12. City -Produced Special Events Update for Fiscal Year 2021-22 and Proposed Events
for Fiscal Year 2022-23
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file a report regarding City -produced events
scheduled for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2021-22 and proposed City -produced
special events for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
13. Authorize Purchase Order Agreements with FieldTurf USA in the Amount of $582,462
to Replace and Maintain the Synthetic Turf Field at Eddie West Field for an Eight -Year
Period (Project 22-2752) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a purchase order with FieldTurf USA in the
amount of $535,762 to remove and replace the existing synthetic turf field at Eddie
West Field.
2. Authorize purchase order with FieldTurf USA for maintenance of synthetic field,
FieldTurf "FieldCare", in the amount of $46,700, for an eight -year maintenance period.
14. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Increase the Contract Amount by $632,500
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for an Existing Construction Contract with Nationwide General Construction Services,
for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $3,296,357, for Santiago Park Gas
House (Project No. 15-2645) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize prior -
year fund balance of $582,500 in the Residential Development District 2 Fund, Prior
Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriate the same amount into the
Residential Development District 2, Acquisition and Development, Improvements
Other Than Building expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize prior -year fund balance of
$50,000 in the Sanitary Sewer Capital Fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account, and appropriate the same amount into the Capital Recovery Charges,
Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amount of
$392,938.40 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $760,000
project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Improvement Program
in the amount of $632,500, which includes $82,500 in construction engineering funds
and $550,000 for construction contingency funds, for the Santiago Park Gas House
Project.
15. Approval of Historic Property Preservation Agreements
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
attached Mills Act agreement with the below -referenced property owners for the
identified structure(s), subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
Property Owner(s), Historic Property Preservation Agreement No.,
Address/House, Vote by HRC
1. Caroline La and Colin Donnelly, 2021-20, 2383 North Flower Street, 6.0:0:3
(Frazier, McLoughlin, and Shipp Absent) (Agreement No. 2022-XXX)
2. Andrew Dawson, 2021-21, 2445 North Park Blvd, 6:0.0:3 (Frazier, McLoughlin, and
Shipp Absent) (Agreement No. 2022-XXX)
3. Michelle Helvig, 2021-22, 2311 North Santiago Street, 6.0:0:3 (Frazier, McLoughlin,
and Shipp Absent) (Agreement No. 2022-XXX)
4. Deanna Kashani and Behzad Samavati, 2021-23, 2397 North Flower Street,
6:0:0:3 (Frazier, McLoughlin, and Shipp Absent) (Agreement No. 2022-XXX)
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16. Approve an Agreement with Data Ticket Inc. for Automated Parking Citation and
Processing Services for the Police Department in the amount of $1,269,648 (General
and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Approve a three-year agreement with Data Ticket Inc. for
Automated Parking Citation Processing Services for the Police Department, for the
period of February 15, 2022 through February 14, 2025, with the option to extend the
agreement for two additional one-year terms, in an amount not to exceed $1,269,648,
including a five percent contingency ($60,459), subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
17. Approve Agreements with Iteris, Inc., Fehr and Peers, and IBI Group, to Provide
Transportation and Traffic Engineering Services for up to a Three-year, Four -Month
Term in an Aggregate Amount not to Exceed $1,000,000 (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Iteris, Inc, Fehr and Peers, and IBI Group, to provide transportation and traffic
engineering services for a three-year, four month term beginning February 15, 2022
and expiring June 25, 2025, with a provision for two, one-year extensions exercisable
by the City Manager and the City Attorney, in a total shared aggregate amount not to
exceed $1,000,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
18. Approve Lease Amendment with Aldridge Electric, Inc. to Extend the Term Two Years
to February 19, 2024 with a One -Year Renewal Option, for a Total Amount of
$370,527 (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a third amendment
to the site lease agreement with Aldridge Electric, Inc. for the rental of office space to
extend the lease for a two-year period from February 20, 2022 to February 19, 2024,
with a one-year renewal option, and increase the monthly rate to $10,361, for a total
amount of $370,527, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
19. Approve Agreements with Inter -Pacific, LEED Electric, Inc., and M. Brey Electric, Inc.
for On -Call Electrical Repair and Rehabilitation Services, for a Total Amount Not to
Exceed $6,000,000 for up to a Five -Year Term (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Inter -Pacific, LEED Electric, Inc., and M. Brey Electric, Inc. to provide on -call electrical
repair and rehabilitation services, for a three-year period beginning February 15,
2022 and expiring February 14, 2025, with provisions for one, two-year renewal
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period exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, with a shared aggregate
amount not to exceed of $6,000,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
20. Approve First Amendments to Legal Services Agreements with Lewis Brisbois
Bisgaard & Smith LLP and Everett Dorey LLP Establishing Total Agreement
Compensation and Expanding Scope (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute the First
Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP
increasing the total agreement compensation to $750,000 and increasing the scope
of services to include additional pending litigation subject to non -substantive changes
approved by Assistant City Manager and Chief Assistant City Attorney; and
(Agreement No. 2022-XXX)
2. Authorize the Assistant City Manager to execute the First Amendment to Legal
Services Agreement with Everett Dorey LLP increasing the total agreement
compensation to $400,000 and increasing the scope of services to include additional
pending litigation subject to non -substantive changes approved Assistant City
Manager and Chief Assistant City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
21. Agreement with IPS Group, Inc. for Modem Upgrade and Warranty for Smart Meters
with Credit Card -Enabled Function (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
IPS Group, Inc. for smart meter data management, modem upgrades, extended
warranty, and sensors for a five-year term with an option of two one-year extensions,
from February 15, 2022 to February 14, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $300,000,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
22. Approve Increase in Spending Capacity with Dyer 18 LLC for Unforeseen Tenant
Improvement Costs Relating to the Homeless Navigation Center (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to increase spending capacity
with Dyer 18, LLC for tenant improvements at the Homeless Navigation Center, in the
amount of $2,000,000.
23. 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
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Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a resolution to consider
continuing the use of teleconferencing for City Council, board, committee, and
commission meetings pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 361 for the next 30
days.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
I BUSINESS CALENDAR
24. Proposed License Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and Santa Ana Unified
School District for use of Memorial Park Parking Lot
Continued from the February 1, 2022 City Council meeting.
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a license agreement
with the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) to allow Washington Elementary
school staff to utilize the Memorial Park east parking lot (46 spaces) for the period of
February 2, 2022 through June 30, 2023, for an amount not to exceed $39,100,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
25. Adopt Ordinance No. NS-XXXX —ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2021-
03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE XVIII.I. OF CHAPTER
41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING THE HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY ORDINANCE
First reading at the November 16, 2021 City Council meeting and approved by a vote
of 4-2 (Mendoza, Penaloza dissented and Bacerra abstained).
Published in the Orange County Reporter on November 26, 2021.
Continued from the December 7, 2021, December 21, 2021 and January 18, 2022
City Council meetings.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Place Ordinance on second reading and adopt.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Public
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Hearing items.
26. Public Hearing - Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report No. 2020-
03 and General Plan Amendment No. 2020-06 for Santa Ana General Plan Update
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 26, 2021 and
notices mailed on November 19, 2021.
Continued from the December 7, 2021, December 21, 2021 and January 18, 2022
City Council meetings.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a resolution certifying
Final Recirculated Program Environmental Impact Report No. 2020-03 (SCH No.
2020029087), including adoption of environmental findings of fact pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act, adoption of a Statement of Overriding
Considerations, and adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
2. Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment
No. 2020-06.
3. Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a resolution of findings to overrule the John
Wayne Airport Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's determination that the
Proposed General Plan Update is inconsistent with the Airport Environs Land Use
Plan.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
27. Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Explore Options to
Implement a Campaign Against Crime — Councilmember Mendoza
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
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.
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Mental Health Mobile Outreach Services
2. Housing Element Update
3. Billboard Ordinance Update
4. Cannabis Ordinance Update
5. Proposition 218 Solid Waste Rates Public Hearing
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SUPPLEMENTAL ITEM
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
A. Orange County Transportation Authority Update (Posted 2-11-2022)
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