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February 01, 2022
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 4:15 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
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of the Council
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Phil Bacerra
Vicente Sarmiento
Kristine Ridge
Sonia R. Carvalho
Daisy Gomez
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Special Closed Session meeting to order at 4:25
p.m.
ROLL CALL
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MINUTES: Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez conducted roll call. All councilmembers
were present. Councilmember Hernandez joined the Closed Session meeting at 4:30
p.m. Councilmember Mendoza joined the Closed Session meeting at 5:28 p.m.
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 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
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana,
Santa Ana Police Department, David Valentin. Kristin (sic) Ridge. Sonia Carvalho,
Jason Motsick, and Does I-X, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2021-
01230129
B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. David Valentin, Sonia
Carvalho, Kristine Ridge. City of Santa Ana, Santa Ana Police Department, Santa Ana
City Attorney's Office. and Does I-X, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-
2021-01230134
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
Address of Property: APN #430-021-02; 1815 E. Carnegie Ave., Santa Ana, CA
92705
Negotiator: Steven Mendoza, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating with: Dyer 18, LLC
Terms: Price and terms related to the lease and possible acquisition of
real property.
MINUTES: During the Regular Open Meeting Councilmember Phan noted for the
record that she recused herself from closed session Item 3 due to a conflict of
interest and did not participate when the item was discussed.
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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 Special Closed Session for the purpose of conducting
regular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento recessed the portion of the meeting to consider the Special
Closed Session items at 4:28 p.m.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned Special Closed Session meeting at 6:14 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 6:17
p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
Mayor Sarmiento announced that redistricting public hearing item #16 will be heard at 7:00
p.m.
During the Regular Open Meeting Councilmember Phan noted for the record that she
recused herself from closed session Item 3 due to a conflict of interest and did not
participate when the item was discussed.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
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MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza led the Pledge of Allegiance.
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Dr. Willie Holmes
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra to the staff from Public
Works Agency, Parks Recreation and Community Services Agency and Ice -America
for the 2021 Winter Village and Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
MINUTES: Words of inspiration heard after the first ceremonial presentation.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan declaring February 1, 2022 as Tet /
Lunar New Year.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Homeless Update
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge and Homeless Services Division Manager
Ken Gominsky provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff.
Councilmember Penaloza requested monthly reports.
Mayor Sarmiento requested guidelines as to what legally we can do.
After the homeless update, item 3, council considered item 16.
4. Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Update —Public Works Agency
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento announced that the Air Quality Management District
update presentation was continued to a future council meeting.
5. Residential Permit Parking Update — Public Works Agency
MINUTES: Executive Director of Public Works Agency Nabil Saba provided a brief
presentation.
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Council discussion ensued and provided direction to staff.
Councilmember Phan requested consultant to look at adding consideration for
overnight parking only and technology apps.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra requested staff to look at parking on a neighborhood wide
basis. Inquired about enforcement.
Executive Director of Public Works Agency Nabil Saba noted that enforcement is
managed by the Police Department and contractor.
Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra requested information be sent to council to know
what enforcement effort looks like.
Councilmember Penaloza requested to move away from stickers and consider
placards instead.
Councilmember Lopez asked staff to be intentional in their outreach and include
neighborhoods that have condos and apartments. Asked that the Request for
Proposal (RFP) consider how single-family versus multi -family homes are treated.
Requested that City Attorney Sonia Carvalho follow-up with her about a 2015
opinion made by former General Attorney Harris of California stating that local
government cannot discriminate among residents based upon their dwelling type.
Inquired if the opinion was binding.
Councilmember Mendoza requested a section be included in the regulations to
exempt those that have the disabled placards.
Councilmember Hernandez concurs with colleagues' comments. Is in support of
having visible placards in the rearview mirror. Noted that many communities such as
Logan, Santa Anita, and Artesia Pilar, particularly in the area closer to the Santa Ana
College and the Our Lady of the Pilar Church, have reached out to him expressing
their concern with parking. Asked staff to look into these areas to mediate parking
issues.
Mayor Sarmiento provided direction to staff to find creative ways for joint use of Santa
Ana Unified School campuses. Also, directed staff to compel developers who
introduce multi -family housing to incorporate stacked parking.
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, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
NOTE: Redistricting Public Hearing Item #16 will be heard at 7:00 p.m.
MINUTES: Larry Gonzales Rivas spoke on the city arts sculpture that was unveiled a
couple of weeks ago. Thanked Mayor and council members who attended. Encouraged
council to continue to foster funding public art. Invited residents to visit the coyote statute
that is located across from Abraham Lincoln Elementary.
Nathaniel Greensides gave acknowledgment to the land upon which we are sitting and
conducting our business that once belonged to the Acjachemen and Tongva peoples.
Spoke on Black History month and the wrongs that are still being perpetuated today.
Wished all a Happy Lunar New year, Happy Black History month and read last two stanzas
from Maya Angelou's poem, `And Still I Rise".
Patricia Boe with Moms Demand Action spoke in support of item 19. Thanked
Councilmember Lopez and Councilmember Mendoza for their request to consider item
and asked council to support ordinance.
Lorrie Ortiz with Moms Demand Action spoke in support of item 19. Thanked Mayor and
council for their leadership.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez reported out on correspondence received.
Victor Mendez expressed concern with the amount of money being awarded for item 9.
Urged council to pull and reconsider item and involve local business. Expressed concern
with Closed Session items 2A and 2B. Lastly, spoke in appreciation of the arts.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 15.
6. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
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Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Minutes from the Regular and Special Successor Agency Meetings of January 18,
2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
8. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of October
2021-December 2021
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division
Projects and Activities for the period of October 2021-December 2021.
9. Approve Amendment to the Construction Contract with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc.
to Increase the Contract Amount by $1,105,789.50, for a New Estimated Total Project
Delivery Cost of $1,700,000, to Perform Additional Concrete Repairs (Project No.22-
6970) (General and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to amend the construction
contract with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. by an increase of $1,105,789.50 to
perform additional concrete improvements, for a new estimated project delivery cost of
$1,700,000.
2. Approve the revised Project Cost Analysis increasing project contingencies by
$1,105,789.50, for a new estimated project delivery cost of $1,700,000.
10. 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).
MINUTES: Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Penaloza inquired about the hours in the tentative agreement, the
opening and closing of gates as it relates to public use and use of funds to
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purchase trash receptacle bins.
Executive Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Agency Lisa Rudloff
addressed council regarding parking mitigation.
Councilmember Penaloza requested and motioned to have agreement (Section
1.3) to be amended to include the following language: licensee will be responsible
to open gates at said time. Requested funds to be earmarked for the parks.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra seconded.
Councilmember Lopez supportive of recommended action as is.
Councilmember Phan not supportive of agreement. Asked about outreach.
Mayor Sarmiento supportive of staffs recommended action. Concurs if there are
inferior receptacles that we should find a way to fund the replacement of trash bins.
Executive Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Agency Lisa Rudloff
noted that there are funds for trash receptacles and that trash receptacles will be
placed in this year at all parks along with the dog weigh station.
Councilmember Penaloza agrees with Councilmember Phan that their is a lack of
outreach to organizations. Rescinded his motion.
Councilmember Penaloza motioned to deny the agreement and died to a lack of
second.
Councilmember Phan motioned for a continuance of the item to ensure that proper
outreach has been performed. Seconded by Councilmember Lopez.
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to
Continue to the February 15, 2021 council meeting.
YES: 6 — Hernandez, Councilmember, — Lopez, Councilmember, — Mendoza,
Councilmember, — Phan, Councilmember, — Bacerra, Mayor Pro Tern, — Sarmiento,
Mayor
NO: 1 — Penaloza, Councilmember
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
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Status: 6 — 1 — 0 — 0 — Pass
11. Approve an Agreement with the County of Orange for Continued Access to the
Countywide Coordinated Communications Public Safety Radio System
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the new Joint
Agreement with the County of Orange for the Operation, Maintenance and Financial
Management of the Orange County 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated
Communications System, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-011 was approved.
12. Approve a Lease Agreement with Railworks Track Services, Inc., for Office Space at
the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a One-year Term with Twelve One -
month Extensions for a Total Amount of $87,120 (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a site lease
agreement with RailWorks Track Services, Inc., to compensate the City $3,630 per
month, with any partial month prorated at $120 per day, for the lease of 1,452 square
feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, for a
one-year term beginning February 1, 2022, and ending January 31, 2023, with an
option for twelve month -to -month extensions, for a total of $87,120 in lease revenue
for the entire term of the agreement, including optional extensions, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2022-XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Fiscal Year 2021-22 lease
income in the amount of $18,150 into the PWA-SARTC Operations, Rental-RailWorks
revenue account and appropriating the same amount to the PWA-SARTC Operations,
Contract Services -Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-012 was approved.
13. Approve Agreements with California Barricade Rentals, Inc. and Statewide Traffic
Safety and Signs, Inc. for up to a Three-year Term in an Aggregate Amount not to
Exceed $500,000 (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
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California Barricade Rentals, Inc. and Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs, Inc. to
provide on -call traffic control services and equipment rental for a three-year period
beginning February 1, 2022, and expiring on January 31, 2025, with a provision for
one two-year extension, for a total shared aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from item 13 due to a conflict of
interest out an abundance of caution.
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-013 was approved.
14. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to
Execute Program Supplement Agreements with the State of California Department of
Transportation, as Required by Master Agreement No. 64A0274, and Approve the
Master Agreement for State -Funded Transit Projects No. 64AO274 to Secure State
Grant Funds
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1.Resolution No. 2022-XXX— Adopt a resolution
authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to execute all program
supplement agreements required by the Master Agreement for State -Funded Transit
Projects No. 64AO274 with the State of California Department of Transportation to
reimburse the City for State -Funded projects.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Master Agreement for State -Funded
Transit Projects No. 64AO274 with the State of California Department of
Transportation for a ten-year term, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Resolution No. 2022-008 was approved.
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-014 was approved.
15. Accept a Quitclaim Deed of an "L" shape parcel at Centennial Park, Deed of Release
of 2.42 acres at Centennial Park, and Declaration of Restrictions on three Park sites
to complete the Land Conversion Process
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: 1. Acknowledge the City Manager's acceptance of a
Quitclaim Deed on Parcel D at Centennial Park from the Federal Government
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pursuant to her authority under Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 33-55.
2. Resolution No. 2022-XXX —Adopt a resolution Accepting a Deed of Release on
2.42 acres at Centennial Park removing the public park and recreational deed
condition to be transferred over to the replacement properties.
3. Resolution No. 2022-XXX —Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of
Restriction on Pacific Electric site.
4. Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of
Restriction on 6th and Lacy site.
5. Resolution No. 2022-XXX —Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of
Restriction on Raitt and Myrtle site.
All recommended actions are subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from item 15 due to a conflict of
interest out an abundance of caution.
Mayor Sarmiento noted reasons for supporting item 15. Thanked Parks,
Recreation, and Community Agency staff, including Administrative Services Ron
Ono, for their work in obtaining three new parks.
This consent Item - Resolution Nos. 2022-009, 2022-010, 2022-011, and 2022-
012 were approved.
Moved by Mayor Sarmiento, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra to Approve
Consent Calendar items 6 —15 with the exception of item 10. Councilmember Phan
recused herself from items 13 and 15 due to a conflict of interest out an abundance
of caution..
YES: 7 — Hernandez, Councilmember, — Lopez, Councilmember, — Mendoza,
Councilmember, — Penaloza, Councilmember, — Phan, Councilmember, — Bacerra, Mayor
Pro Tem, — Sarmiento, Mayor
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7 — 0-0-0— Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
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16. Hold Sixth 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 sixth public hearing seeking input
regarding the content of the draft map(s).
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento opened the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Consultant Paul Mitchell with Redistricting Partners provided a brief presentation.
Ana Charco with Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition (SARC) spoke on the various
communities of interest the coalition identified in their draft maps: SARC1 and
SARC2 and encouraged council to adopt one of them. Noted that the communities
of interest should represent
Sarai Arpero spoke in support of her community around Chestnut and Halladay and
urged council to support the Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition map 1. Noted that
the districts should represent the communities of interest rather than power votes.
Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, reported out on eComments received for item
16.
Araceli Robles supports the map presented by the Santa Ana Redistricting
Coalition. Requested that her community be supported and that the map chosen
represent her community.
Silvia Hernandez described her community of interest. Spoke in support of the map
presented by the Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition and asked council to consider
it.
Dale Helvig encouraged council to keep communities in tact based on what is best
for the City of Santa Ana and expressed concern with the prison population data.
Executive Director of Chispa Hairo Cortez spoke in support of the proposed maps
submitted by the Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition. Expressed concern with the
revised Santa Ana Goals Southern district. Urged council to adopt one of the SARC
maps.
Gerson Nunez with Orange County Congregation Community Organization
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(OCCCO) spoke in support of the maps submitted by the Santa Ana Redistricting
Coalition. Expressed concern with the revised Santa Ana Goals map. Urged council
to adopt one of the SARC maps.
Biff Baker with Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO)
expressed support of the maps submitted by the Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition:
SARC1 and SARC2. Expressed concern with the revised Santa Ana Goals map.
Maria Estella Valencia with Orange County Congregation Community Organization
(OCCCO) spoke in support of the maps submitted by the Santa Ana Redistricting
Coalition: SARC1 and SARC2. Expressed concern with other maps. Urged council
to consider one of the SARC maps.
Organizer Karen Alvarado with Orange County Congregation Community
Organization (OCCCO) thanked council for extending the redistricting process to
allow deeper community engagement by all residents. Spoke in support of the
maps submitted by the Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition: SARC1 and SARC2.
Expressed concern with the Santa Ana Goals map. Urged council to consider
advancing maps SARC1 and SARC2.
Orange County Congregation Community Organization (OCCCO) leader Blanca
Ruelas spoke in support of maps SARC1 and SARC2 submitted by the Santa Ana
Redistricting Coalition.
Staff member with VietRISE Indigo Vu advocated for one of the two maps submitted
by the Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition. Expressed concern with plan F also known
as #86566.
Daisy Cruz called on the behalf of the Kennedy Commission and urged council to
adopt one of the two maps submitted by the Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition.
Vincent Tran coordinator with VietRISE spoke in support of the maps submitted by
the Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition. Expressed concern with plan F #86656 map.
Asked council to reject map F, and support Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition 1
and Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition 2 map.
American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) staff attorney with Julia
Gomez urged council to support maps submitted by the Santa Ana Redistricting
Coalition and reject any maps the split communities of interest identified by Santa
Ana Redistricting Coalition.
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Leonel Flores spoke in support of maps submitted by the Santa Ana Redistricting
Coalition. Expressed concern with plan F, #86656.
Orange County Environmental Justice Redistricting Organizer Kayla
Asato expressed concern with map F, #86566. Urged council to
support maps submitted by the Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition.
Danny Vega spoke in support of plan F. Expressed that all Santa Ana residents
should have an equal voice.
Jeffry Katz advocated for plan F and spoke on the communities of interest criteria.
Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance representative
(OCAPICA) Kristen Nguyen thanked council for all the work done to ensure that that
all communities in Santa Ana, particularly the vulnerable, low income, and at risk
communities can be heard and participate in the redistricting process. Spoke in
support of SARC1 and SARC2 maps submitted by the Santa Ana Redistricting
Coalition. Expressed concern with plan F, #86566, maps.
Volunteer with Orange County Congregation Community Organization
(OCCCO) Fatima Paque spoke in support of maps SARC1 and SARC2 submitted
by the Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition.
Anabe/ Parra described her community and spoke in support of maps SARC1 and
SARC2 submitted by the Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition.
Orange County Asian and Pacific Islander Community Alliance (OCAPICA)
representative coordinator Manny De Leon thanked council for the redistricting
process. Expressed concern with plan F, # 86566, map. Spoke in support of
maps SARC1 and SARC2 submitted by the Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition.
Laura Sandoval with Orange County Congregation Community Organization
(OCCCO) spoke in support of maps, SARC1 and SARC2, submitted by the Santa
Ana Redistricting Coalition.
Community organizer Jesus Santana currently supporting the resident group
Sullivan En Accion spoke. Thanked the Arts and Culture office and the
Neighborhood Initiative's team for involving Sullivan leaders in the planning of the
Willits and Sullivan Beautification project celebration. Thanked city staff, council
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and residents who joined the Sullivan residents for the unveiling of the coyote
sculpture on January 22, 2022. Encouraged council to support one of the maps,
SARC1 or SARC2, submitted by the Santa Ana Redistricting Coalition. Thanked
the Santa Redistricting Coalition for taking Sullivan into account and for ensuring
that the city has options for equitable maps that do not continue to separate
communities such as Willowick and Sullivan.
Speaker spoke in support of maps, SARC1 and SARC2, submitted by the Santa
Ana Redistricting Coalition.
Irene Bautista with Orange County Congregation Community Organization
(OCCCO) spoke in support of maps, SARC1 and SARC2, submitted by the Santa
Ana Redistricting Coalition. Expressed concern with Santa Ana Goals map.
Thanked council for extending the deadline.
Mayor Sarmiento closed the public hearing at 8:28 p.m.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff and consultant.
Councilmember Lopez reiterated concerns heard from the community regarding
map F. Expressed support draft plans SARC1, A, and J.
Councilmember Hernandez concurred with Councilmember Lopez. Spoke on the
importance of taking into account social justice and equity. Expressed concern with
maps: D, E, J and VietRISE 1. Expressed support for maps A and A2. Noted
reasons why he was unable to support SARC1 and SARC2. Noted that
marginalized communities must be included.
Councilmember Mendoza reiterated support for map #86566, known as map F, and
provided reasons for supporting it.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra provided reasons for supporting map F.
Councilmember Phan spoke on the various communities of interest that exist and
the difficulty of establishing them. Inquired about Section 2 district.
Consultant Paul Mitchell addressed council regarding Section 2 Voting Rights
district.
Councilmember Phan noted that the SARC maps only have four 50 plus 1 Latino
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districts and thus give her pause as she is advocating for an Asian plurality district
that was created subsequent to a settlement in a California voting rights lawsuit.
Noted that she has heard the Sullivan community. Looking to keep them together
in the same district. Noted that the southern area around South Bristol deserve to
continue to be together. Requested to elevate updated map F, # 104634.
Councilmember Penaloza thanked all who spoke and expressed support of plan F,
#86566.
Mayor Sarmiento noted that the adopted map will require a 213 majority vote
according to Article 1, Section 10 1. 2 of the City Charter. Thanked staff, consultant,
Clerk of the Council, and council for their work on the redistricting process. Supports
colleagues maps. Expressed the importance of complying with the settlement in
respect to the Asian Plurality, respect the EJ corridor and Willowick. Noted that the
maps are drafts and require further tweaking to narrow down. Support plans A, A2
and SARC1.
Councilmember Phan stated the draft maps council requested to be elevated: A,
A2, F, J, SARC 1, SARC 2 and ID #104634.
Councilmember Lopez requested to elevate the updated plan J map.
Mayor Sarmiento noted the redistricting item will be brought back to the February
15, 2022 Council meeting.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez noted the draft maps to be brought back for
council consideration: A, AZ J, new version of J, F, 104634, SARC 1, and SARC2
After direction was provided to staff, council considered item 5, residential permit
parking update presentation.
17. Public Hearing -Adopt a Resolution of Necessity Determining Public Interest and
Necessity for the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 2702 N Bristol Street
(Property Owner: Metro Star, 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 January 5, 2022.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. Adopt a resolution of necessity authorizing
the condemnation of a portion of the real property located at 2702 N. Bristol Street
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(APN 002-261-06), owned by Metro Star, LLC, declaring the public necessity and
interest thereof. (Requires five affirmative votes)
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge noted that there is no presentation and that
staff is available to answer any questions.
Mayor Sarmiento opened the public hearing at 9:52 p.m.
Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, noted that there was no written correspondence
received or in -person request to speak on item. Note for the record: Letter submitted
by Mark Rosen was included as part of the staff report packet when the agenda was
published.
Mark Rosen, attorney for property owner, Metro Star, noted he submitted a letter and
asked Council to allow the development process to proceed and postpone
recommended action until June.
Mayor Sarmiento closed the public hearing at 9:55 p.m.
City Manager Kristine Ridge noted the action is adopting a resolution of necessity
and that staff will continue to work with the property owner.
This Public Hearing Item - Resolution No. 2022-013 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to
Adopt.
YES: 6 — Hernandez, Councilmember, — Mendoza, Councilmember, — Penaloza,
Councilmember, — Phan, Councilmember, — Bacerra, Mayor Pro Tem, — Sarmiento,
Mayor
NO: 1 — Lopez, Councilmember
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 6 — 1 — 0 — 0 — Pass
18. Public Hearing -Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Initial Study/Mitigated
Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the
Washington Avenue Well Project (Non -General Fund)
Legal Notice was published in the Orange County Reporter on January 21, 2022.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
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Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022-XXX— Hold a public hearing and
adopt a resolution approving an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and the
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Washington Avenue Well
Project.
2. Approve the Washington Avenue Well Project.
MINUTES: Executive Director of Public Works Agency Nabil Saba provided a brief
presentation.
Mayor Sarmiento opened the public hearing and seeing there were no speakers,
closed the public hearing at 10:00 p.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra expressed concern with landscaping. Asked to possibly
include public art and referred to the Arts Commission.
Councilmember Penaloza expressed support to take it to the Arts Commission.
This consent Item - Resolution No. 2022-014 was approved.
Mayor Sarmiento recessed City Council meeting and convened to Housing
Authority Meeting at 10:05 p.m.
Chair Sarmiento adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and reconvened to the
Regular Meeting at 10:06 p.m. to consider Councilmember Requested items, City
Manager Comments and Council Comments.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Phan to
Approve Item 18.
YES: 7 — Hernandez, Councilmember, — Lopez, Councilmember, — Mendoza,
Councilmember, — Penaloza, Councilmember, — Phan, Councilmember, — Bacerra,
Mayor Pro Tem, — Sarmiento, Mayor
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0— Pass
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COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
19. Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Introduce a Firearms
Safe Storage Ordinance — Councilmembers Mendoza and Lopez
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez expressed reasons for supporting item. Asked
colleagues to advance this item to the Public Safety Committee. After their
research, have the item brought back to council at a future council meeting.
Councilmember Mendoza supportive of item. Requested staff do more research
and bring the item back to council.
Councilmember Penaloza supportive of item whether it's an ordinance or a public
safety campaign, and have it be considered by the Public Safety Committee.
Councilmember Phan agrees in part with Councilmember Penaloza. Supportive of
it being considered by the Public Safety Committee. Wants to see how safe storage
is addressed when it is being transported. Requested the item be brought back to a
future council meeting.
Council Member Hernandez supports seeing a firearm safe storage ordinance.
Wants to see a policy brought back from the staff that is rooted in equity and safety.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra supportive of item going to the Public Safety Committee.
Requested staff bring back information showing the practicality of how it would be
applied, enforced and what a possible ordinance would like.
Mayor Sarmiento supportive of item. Requested item be brought back to council
after it has been considered by the Public Safety Committee.
20. Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Review and Amend
the City Council Recognition Policy— Councilmember Phan
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan requested to update resolution to contact City
Manager's Office 14 days in advance of a council meeting. Requested that
individual councilmembers be given the option to issue a certificate of recognition
rather than have it be issued by the entire council. Also, asked staff to advise if there
is anything in the resolution that needs to be updated from their perspective with the
recognition policy that might be outdated or no longer useful.
Councilmember Lopez expressed support for Councilmember Phan's requests.
Councilmember Penaloza supportive of item.
Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra supportive of the effort.
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Mayor Sarmiento supportive of item.
21. Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft a Resolution for
Adoption by the City Council to Support Assembly Bill (AB) 485 to Require Local Law
Enforcement Agencies to Report Hate Crime Data on Their Own Website Monthly —
Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra asked council to be inclusive and support
Assembly Bill AB 485 Santa Ana by adopting a resolution.
Councilmember Lopez supportive of item.
Councilmember Phan supportive of item.
Councilmember Hernandez supportive of item.
Councilmember Mendoza supportive of item.
Councilmember Penaloza supportive of item.
Mayer Sarmiento supportive of item.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: Wished all a Happy Lunar New Year!
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 Hernandez thanked residents and staff that assisted with the
council meeting today. Wished the community a Happy Lunar New Year. Noted today is
the first day of Black History Month and that Santa Ana is the heart of Black Orange
County since the early sixties. Expressed that he is proud to represent the largest black
demographic in Ward 5 and that there is special history there such as, Warren Bussey who
recently celebrated 108 years of life and history. Noted Helen Shift was the Founder of the
Black History Parade, which will take place this Saturday in the City of Anaheim. Noted that
the Black History parade was a Santa Ana history parade started by 8 people. It slowly
evolved into what it is today where there are thousands of participants in this parade.
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Expressed that it is his aspiration and goal to bring it back to its home in the City of Santa
Ana. Stated that he, along with Mayor Sarmiento and Councilmember Lopez will be there
with the community.
Councilmember Lopez wished all a Happy Lunar New Year. Noted she will attend the Black
History Parade and will also try to attend the Tet Parade. Encouraged residents to attend
one of the events. Thanked staff for working with her and UAB Foundation where they
teamed up to provide free COVID testing in Ward 3, Prentice Park area and the Santa Ana
Zoo. Regarding the homeless update thanked staff for working with multi -agencies. Noted
that she along with city staff are aware of the ongoing issue on East First Street and are
considering options to move forward. Wished all a Happy Lunar New Year and Happy
Black History Month. I hope everyone has a good weekend.
Councilmember Mendoza announced that the city has a lot of parks available for public
use. Announced the grand opening of Thornton that include exercise areas. Wished all a
Happy Lunar New Year along with a Happy Valentines friendship week.
Councilmember Phan wished all a Happy Lunar New Year and Mt. Spoke on the
importance of the holiday in the Vietnamese culture - it focuses on family, it focuses on
gathering together and it focuses on a better and brighter new year. Announced the UVSA
Tet Festival held on Saturday and Sunday at the OC County Fair. Spoke on the
importance of attending to expose ourselves to different cultures. Challenges everyone to
be brave in everything that you do so that keeps with the spirit.
Councilmember Penaloza wished all a Lunar New Year.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra announced his monthly office hours this month. Noted he will
attend the Tet Parade celebrating the lunar new year. Announced that he had attended the
annual UCLA Land Use Law and Planning Conference which provided good updates on
legislation and some land use laws. Wished those who are welcoming in the year of the
tiger a very happy and prosperous new year— Happy Lunar New Year.
Mayor Sarmiento thanked city team along with Daisy Perez, Paul Eakins, Rosa Flores,
City Manager, and those who participated in the State of the City Address held on January
26, 2022. Wished all a Happy Lunar New Year. He noted the Black History Month Parade
and Tet Parade is on the same day. Noted that we need to work with both those groups to
make sure the times do not conflict with each other. Wished all a Happy Black History
Month.
The next regularly scheduled meeting is on February 15, 2022.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
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meeting.
Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:37 p.m.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members
Vice Chair
Chair
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of the Council
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Phil Bacerra
Vicente Sarmiento
Kristine Ridge
Sonia R. Carvalho
Daisy Gomez
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento called the Housing Authority meeting at 10:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
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: X and X.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of December 21, 2021
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
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3. Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of October 1,
2021 to December 31, 2021
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice
Voucher Program for the period of October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Moved by Councilmember Mendoza, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to
Approve consent calendar items 1- 3.
YES: 7— Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7 — 0-0-0 —Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and reconvened to
the Regular Meeting at 10:06 p.m. to consider Councilmember Requested items, City
Manager Comments and Council Comments.
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