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SPECIALI - 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - .
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 ouncil Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David lz
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tern Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City AttorneyiCarvalho
Clerk Council Daisy Gomez
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Special Closed Session meeting to order at 4.13
p.m.
ROLL CALL
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MINUTES: Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez conducted roll call. All councilmembers
were present
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Special
Closed Session items.
MINUTES: No public comments on Special Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS —The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation-.
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code-.
A. 'Santa Ana 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.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code- One (1)
case
Consideration of Am icus Brief, Ohio House, LLC v. City of Costa Mesa, 8-2019-cv-
01710 (United States District Court, Central District of California, filed Sept. 6, 2019).
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957
Title- Clerk of the Council, City Attorney and City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT—The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at
the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Special Closed
Session.
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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 Special
Closed Session item(s) at 4.-15 p.m.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned Special Closed Session meeting at 545 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 5.-52
p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza led the pledge of allegiance.
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Rabbi Stephen Einstein
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra to Behr Paint
Company in Recognition of their 75-Year Anniversary.
MINUTES: Item 3 was taken out of order and considered after item I followed by
items 4, 5, 2, and 6.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Neutral Ground declaring
May 2022 as National Mental Health Awareness Month.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez and Mayor Sarmiento
to Orange County Fire Authority Chief James Henery for 35-years of Outstanding
Contributions to the Community.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to El Mariachi
Santanero for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
5. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Eva Barrios declaring April
24-30, 2022 as National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
6. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan and Councilmember Hernandez to
the Lau Family declaring May, 2022 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage
Month.
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STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7. OC Streetcar Project— Orange County Transportation Authority
MINUTES: Executive Director of Public Works Agency Nabil Saba provided a brief
update.
Council discussion ensued and input provided.
8. Homelessness Update
MINUTES: Homeless Division Services Manager Gominsky Jr, Kenneth provided a
brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and provided input to city staff.
Councilmember Phan requested legislative updates.
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.
Mayor Sarmiento announced that items 12-14 will be taken out of order prior to public
comments.
Councilmember Hernandez administered the oath of office to Jose Mario Fernandez, Arts
and Culture Commissioner, Daniel Cornelious, Community Development Commissioner,
and Roberto Herrera, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commissioner.
PUBLIC COMMENT— Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for
ALL comments on agenda and non-agenda items, except for public hearings. Comments for
public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento announced that Public Hearing item 35 has been continued.
Delilah Snell spoke on item 7 with concern to street access for emergency personnel. Also,
called on Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to aide and support the
businesses in downtown Santa Ana.
Ana Padilla spoke on item 7 and emphasized a need for further relief from the OCTA and
requested the support from council and the Board of County Supervisors.
Maria Perez thanked the mayor and council for the economic relief provided but called on
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OCTA to support the affected businesses.
Juliet Castro spoke on item 7 and expressed concern with the loss of business caused by
the streetcar construction. Juliet requested help from OCTA and council to continue
providing support to the affected businesses.
Nati Alvarado spoke on a non-agenda item and emphasized the need for crime
intervention and prevention.
Roberto Herrera spoke on his appointment, item 14, and thanked the council. Addressed
council on colonialism as it relates to open space.
Daniel Estrada expressed the need for community journalism.
Lucia Gonzalez spoke in opposition of item 31.
Perla Dionicio spoke in opposition of item 31 and emphasized the need for love in the
community.
Jackie Cordova spoke on the May 5th National Missing and Murdered Native Women and
Girls Awareness Day and lack of communication.
Victor Mendez provided comment on the budget, item 30, and spoke in opposition of item
31.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez reported out on correspondence received.
Alfredo Torreblanca spoke on a past program, Catalina Camp-out Program, that was
offered by the City of Santa Ana and how it impacted his life. Noted that similar programs
help youth develop a sense of self sufficiency and asked that council agendize a
conversation about re-instating this program.
Tsui Vazquez spoke on the Catalina Camp-out program. Urges council to agendize the
item to bring back the program to help bring this program back.
DeAndre Valencia with the Building Association of California spoke on the Housing
Opportunity Ordinance.
Mario advocated the return of the Catalina Campout program.
Tim Johnson spoke in support of item 28, on public comments and provided input on item
30.
Kara Juarez spoke in opposition of item 31.
After public comments, Council heard items 35, 33 and consent calendar items prior to
hearing work study session item 9.
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I WORK STUDY SESSION
9. Lobbyist Registration Assessment
Depart ment(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
MINUTES: Work study session considered out of order, after consent calendar
items.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez and Management Partners consultant Andrea
Miller provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff to bring back an
ordinance.
After the work study session was heard, council considered item 30.
I CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 10 through 29.
10. Excused Absences
Depart ment(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
11. Minutes from the Regular and Housing Authority Meeting of April 5, 2022
Depart ment(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
12. Appoint Jose Mario Fernandez nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the
Ward 5 representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a partial-term expiring
December 10, 2024
Depart ment(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jose Mario Fernandez to the Arts and Culture
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Commission representing Ward 5 and administer Oath of Office.
Moved by Councillmember Penalloza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra to
approve items 12-14.
YES: 7 — Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
: 7 -0 - 0- 0 — Pass
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez administered the oath of office to Jose
Mario Fernandez, Arts and Culture Commissioner.
13. Appoint Daniel Cornelious nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5
representative to the Community Development Commission for a partial-term expiring
December 10, 2024
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Daniel Cornelious to the Community Development
Commission representing Ward 5 and administer Oath of Office.
Moved by Councillmember Penalloza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra to
approve items 12-14.
YES: 7 — Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
: 7 -0 - 0- 0 — Pass
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez administered the oath of office to Daniel
Cornelious, Community Development Commissioner.
14. Appoint Roberto Herrera nominated by Councilmember Lopez as the Ward 3
representative to the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission for a
partial-term expiring December 10, 2024
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Roberto Herrera to the Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Commission representing Ward 3 and administer Oath of Office.
Moved by Councillmember Penalloza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra to
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approve items 12-14.
YES: 7 — Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 —0 - 0- 0 — Pass
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez administered the oath of office to Roberto
Herrera, Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commissioner.
15. Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records
Department(s): City Attorney Office, Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records
from the City Attorney's Office and Clerk of the Council's Office in accordance with the
retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013-014.
16. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of January
2022 to March 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division
Projects and Activities for the period of January 2022 to March 2022
MINUTES: Council discussion ensued and input and direction provided to staff.
Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra asked staff to perform additional outreach.
Received and filed quarterly report.
17. Award a Purchase Order in the Amount of$147,988.87 to Hewlett Packard
Enterprise for Server and Storage Support (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase
order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise for HP Support Services for Servers and Storage
Systems, for a three-year period beginning May 14, 2022 through May 14, 2025, in
the amount of$147,988.87, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
18. Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustments for Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Funding (Non-General Fund)
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Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding (#1 5PBJA-21-GG-01 188-JAGX) with the
County of Orange, Sheriffs Department for the period of October 1, 2020 through
September 30, 2024, accepting the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant program funds in the amount of$105,143, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $105,143 in the Law
Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to expenditure account.
(Requires five affirmative votes.)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $6,110 in the Law Enforcement
Grants revenue account and appropriate same to expenditure account for portions of
the 2019 and 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program funds.
(Requires five affirmative votes.)
MINUTES: This consent Item -Agreement No. 2022-061 was approved.
19. Approve a Five-Year Agreement with Rancho Santiago Community College District
for Course Registration Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Rancho Santiago Community College District for registering students to receive
college credit for attending certified training, for the period of July 18, 2022 through
July 17, 2027, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney. This agreement will result in tuition expenses of up to $95,835, and
generate up to $270,000 in reimbursement revenue over the five-year term
(Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item -Agreement No. 2022-062 was approved.
20. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the
Purchase of Real Property at 315 E 17th Street in the Amount of$550,000 for the
Relocation of a Water Resources Pressure Regulating Vault (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with HuuAn Nguyen for the purchase of real property located at 315 E
17 th Street (AP N 003-153-49), in the amount of$550,000, plus normal closing costs
and escrow fees, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $575,000 of prior-year fund
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balance in the Water Fund, Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward
revenue account, and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction,
Water Utility Capital Projects, Land expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Capital Improvement Program
to include $575,000 in construction funds for the Pressure Regulating Vault Relocation
Project (No. 22-6474).
MINUTES: This consent Item -Agreement No. 2022-063 was approved.
21. Approve an Agreement with All Environmental, Inc., dba AEI Consultants in the
Amount of$300,000, to Conduct a Facilities Condition Assessment for Various City
Buildings and Structures Throughout the City of Santa Ana, for up to a Three-year
Term (Specification No. 21-014) (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
All Environmental, Inc., dba AEI Consultants to provide comprehensive Citywide
facilities assessment services for a one-year period beginning May 3, 2022 and
expiring May 1, 2023, with a provision for two, one-year renewal options exercisable
by the City Manager and City Attorney, in an annual amount not to exceed $285,838,
with a contingency of$14,162, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $300,000,
subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item -Agreement No. 2022-064 was approved.
22. Approve Agreements with J&G Industries, Inc., Macro Z Technology Co., Interior
Demolition, Inc., and American Wrecking, Inc. for On-Call Demolition Services for a
Total Amount not to Exceed $2,000,000 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
J&G Industries, Inc., Macro Z Technology Co., Interior Demolition, Inc., and American
Wrecking, Inc. to provide on-call demolition services, for a shared aggregate amount
not to exceed $2,000,000 for a three-year term beginning May 3, 2022 and expiring
May 2, 2025, with provisions for two, one-year extensions, subject non-substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-
XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item -Agreement No. 2022-065 was approved.
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23. Approve a Reallocation of Funds and Increase the Shared Agreement Amount by
$40,000 for Existing Agreements with TSI and AIM for a new Aggregate Amount not
to Exceed $140,000 (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the reallocation of$40,000 in unspent Measure
M2 Local Fairshare funds from Traffic Management Plans FY1 9/20 Project (No. 20-
6897) to Traffic Management Plans FY 20/21 Project (No. 21-6897).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreement amendments for traffic counting
services with AimTD, LLC and Transportation Studies, Inc. to increase the shared
agreement amount by $40,000, for an aggregate agreement amount of$140,000,
subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item -Agreement No. 2022-066 was approved.
24. Approve an Agreement with Procure America, Inc. for Streetlight Utility Cost Savings
Monitoring in an Amount not to Exceed $310,000 for up to a Five-year Term (Non-
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Procure America, Inc., for streetlight utility cost savings monitoring, for a five-year term
beginning October 1, 2021 and expiring September 30, 2026, in an amount not to
exceed $310,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent It -Agreement No. 2022-067 was approved.
25. Approve an Agreement with Valley Maintenance Corporation to Provide Custodial
Services of City Park Restrooms and Park Buildings for an Annual Amount not to
exceed $494,095 for Four Years and Total Agreement Amount of$1,976,380
(General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Valley Maintenance Corporation to provide custodial services of City park restrooms
and park buildings for an annual amount not to exceed $494,095, which includes a
15% contingency, for a term from June 1, 2022 through May 31, 2026 and total
agreement amount of$1,976,380, subject to non-substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
MINUTES: Council discussion ensued.
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Councilmember Penaloza requested information on how staff monitors the
maintenance.
This consent Item -Agreement No. 2022-068 was approved.
Moved by Councillmember Penalloza, seconded by Councillmember Phan to
approve.
YES: 5— Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 2 — Hernandez, — Sarmiento
: 5 -0 - 0-2 — Pass
26. Amend the Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan and Approve Agreements with Various
Non-Profit Organizations to Provide Youth Services under the Revive Santa Ana
Program (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Revive Santa Ana
spending plan to increase the amount for Youth Violence Prevention by $404,375 for a
total $904,375, decrease the amount for Early Childhood Support & Head Start &
Child/Day Care by $409,979 for a total $590,021, decrease the amount for After-
School/Youth Sports Programs by $32,828 for a total $467,172 and approve an
amount of$38,432 to administer the agreements, the total of all services and
administration is $2,000,000 (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
2. Approve an agreement with ALBI (Active Learning Believe & Inspire) to provide
youth services (Youth Violence Prevention) under the Revive Santa Ana Program for
an amount not to exceed $47,869 for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023,
subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
3. Approve an agreement with America On Track to provide youth services (Youth
Violence Prevention) under the Revive Santa Ana Program for an amount not to
exceed $125,000 for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
4. Approve an agreement with Backhausdance to provide youth services (After-
School/Youth Sports) under the Revive Santa Ana Program for an amount not to
exceed $30,000 for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
5. Approve an agreement with Community Action Partnership of Orange County to
provide youth services (After-School/Youth Sports) under the Revive Santa Ana
Program for an amount not to exceed $65,000 for the period July 1, 2022 through
June 30, 2023, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
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City Attorney.
6. Approve an agreement with Delhi Center to provide youth services (Youth Violence
Prevention) under the Revive Santa Ana Program for an amount not to exceed
$123,930 for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
7. Approve an agreement with Discovery Science Center of Orange County to provide
youth services (Early Childhood Support & Head Start & Child/Day Care) under the
Revive Santa Ana Program for an amount not to exceed $90,028 for the period July 1,
2022 through June 30, 2023, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
8. Approve an agreement with KidWorks Community Development Corporation to
provide youth services (Early Childhood Support & Head Start & Child/Day Care)
under the Revive Santa Ana Program for an amount not to exceed $125,000 for the
period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
9. Approve an agreement with Kidworks Community Development Corporation to
provide youth services (After-School/Youth Sports) under the Revive Santa Ana
Program for an amount not to exceed $125,000 for the period July 1, 2022 through
June 30, 2023, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
10. Approve an agreement with Latino Health Access to provide youth services (Youth
Violence Prevention) under the Revive Santa Ana Program for an amount not to
exceed $125,000 for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
11. Approve an agreement with Nati's House to provide youth services (After-
School/Youth Sports) under the Revive Santa Ana Program for an amount not to
exceed $122,172 for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
12. Approve an agreement with Nati's House to provide youth services (Youth
Violence Prevention) under the Revive Santa Ana Program for an amount not to
exceed $113,183 for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
13. Approve an agreement with Orange County Children Therapeutic Arts Center to
provide youth services (Youth Violence Prevention) under the Revive Santa Ana
Program for an amount not-to-exceed $124,998 for the period July 1, 2022 through
June 30, 2023, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
14. Approve an agreement with Orange County Children Therapeutic Arts Center to
provide youth services (Early Childhood Support & Head Start & Child/Day Care)
under the Revive Santa Ana Program for an amount not to exceed $124,998 for the
period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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15. Approve an agreement with Orange County Bar Foundation to provide youth
services (Youth Violence Prevention) under the Revive Santa Ana Program for an
amount not to exceed $125,000 for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023,
subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
16. Approve an agreement with Padres Unidos to provide youth services (Early
Childhood Support & Head Start & Child/Day Care) under the Revive Santa Ana
Program for an amount not to exceed $124,995 for the period July 1, 2022 through
June 30, 2023, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
17. Approve an agreement with Padres Unidos to provide youth services (Youth
Violence Prevention) under the Revive Santa Ana Program for an amount not to
exceed $119,395 for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
18. Approve an agreement with The Cambodian Family to provide youth services
(After-SchoolNouth Sports) under the Revive Santa Ana Program for an amount not to
exceed $125,000 for the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, subject to non-
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
19. Approve an agreement with Think Together to provide youth services (Early
Childhood Support & Head Start & Child/Day Care) under the Revive Santa Ana
Program for an amount not to exceed $125,000 for the period July 1, 2022 through
June 30, 2023, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
MINUTES: This consent Item— Core Agreement No. 2022-069 was approved.
27. Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Grant Funds from the State of California in
the Amount of$4,000,000 to the General Fund
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022-XXX— Adopt a resolution approving
the acceptance of grant funds from the State of California in the amount of$4,000,000
to the General Fund for the Zoo Educational Hub and installation of a Universally
Accessible Playground at Thornton Park.
MINUTES: Council discussion ensued.
Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra thanked Senator Urnberg for securing funding for park.
Councilmember Penaloza expressed gratitude to Senator Urnberg.
Councilmember Lopez thanked Senator Urnberg and testified how the aid of this
funding can be seen in her ward.
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This consent Item - Resolution No. 2022-032 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Penaloza, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to approve.
YES: 6— Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 — Sarmiento
Status: 6 -0 - 0— 1 — Pass
28. 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. 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.
MINUTES: This consent Item - Resolution No. 2022-033 was approved.
29. Resolution Calling Upon Our State Legislators to Introduce and Pass a Bill that Would
End Child Marriage
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022-XXX—Adopt a resolution calling upon
our state legislators to introduce and pass a bill that would end child marriage.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento suggested a clarification to staff on item number one
of the resolve clause to indicate to end child marriage for anybody under 18 so that
it is consistent with the whereas clauses in the resolution.
This consent Item - Resolution No. 2022-034 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to
approve Consent Calendar items 10-29 with the exception of 12, 13, 14, 16, 25 and
27. Councilmember Phan recused herself from Item 19 due to a conflict of interest.
Items 12-14 were considered earlier and approved.
YES: 6— Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra
NO: 0
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ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 — Sarmiento
Status: 6 -0 - 0— 1 — Pass
MINUTES:After item 33, council considered consent calendar items. Prior to Consent
Calendar vote, Mayor Sarmiento announced for the record that he is supportive of the
consent calendar items and suggested a clarification for item 29, and left the council
meeting at 8.-55 p.m.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR"
BUSINESS CALENDAR
30. Fiscal Year 2021-22- Third Quarter Budget Update
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file the FY 2021-22 —Third Quarter Budget
Update
MINUTES:After the work study session was heard, council considered item 30.
Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Agency Kathryn Downs
provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and input provided to city staff. Received and filed third
quarter budget update.
31. Consider an Ordinance Amending Section 2-809 of Article VI 1.11 of Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code Adopting a Policy Pursuant for the Use of Military
Equipment by the Santa Ana Police Department Pursuant to California Assembly Bill
481 (Government Code § 7070 et. seq.)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance adopting a policy for
the use of military equipment by the Santa Ana Police Department pursuant to
California Assembly Bill 481 (Government Code § 7070 et. seq.).
MINUTES: Police Chief David Valentin and Commander Matthew
Sorenson provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and input provided to city staff.
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Councilmember Lopez moved and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem
Becerra requesting the last line, "additionally the RA Vs may be deployed as
displays for community outreach events'; from the policy be stricken and further
define emergency.
Moved ouncil a r Penaloza, seconded ouncil a r Phan to
approve a substitutei rvi recommended action and
include language in Sectionpolicy further define
emergency.
YES: 4— Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra
2 — Hernandez, — Lopez
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 — Sarmiento
Status: 4 -2 - 0— 1 — Pass
32. Request for Direction Related to Outdoor Dining
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and direct staff to prepare an
ordinance allowing and regulating outdoor dining citywide.
MINUTES: Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency Minh Thai
provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued, informational report accepted and direction provided to
staff. Majority of council supportive of item.
After item 32 was heard, council considered public hearing item 34.
33. Appoint Two to Three Members of the City Council to the Joint School Collaboration
City Council Standing Subcommittee with the Santa Ana Unified School District
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Appoint two to three members of the City Council to the
Joint School Collaboration City Council Standing Subcommittee with the Santa Ana
Unified School District for terms expiring on December 15, 2022.
Moved ouncil a r Penaloza, seconded r Pro Tern Bacerra
appointouncil a r Lopez, Councilmember Hernandez and
Councilmember Mendoza.
YES: 6— Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 — Mendoza
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Status: 6 -0 - 0— 1 — Pass
MINUTES:After item 33, council heard consent calendar items.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR"
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
34. Public Hearing —Approve the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan and budgets
for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant,
and Emergency Solutions Grant, and authorize submission to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Legal notice published in the Orange County Register, La Opini6n, and Nguoi Viet on
March 10, 2022.
Continued from the April 19, 2022 City Council meeting.
Depart ment(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Hold a public hearing to receive resident and stakeholder
comments on funding priorities and needs for activities funded with the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency
Solutions Grant programs for the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Action Plan.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 2022 -2023 Annual Action Plan and authorize the
submission of the Fiscal Year 2022 -2023 Annual Action Plan to the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
3. Approve the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 budgets for the Community Development
Block Grant Program in the total amount of$8,294,360 that includes $5,640,635 from
Grant Year 2022 allocation and a re-allocation of$2,653,725 in prior year program
funds and program income; HOME Investment Partnerships grant in the amount of
$1,706,231 from the Grant Year 2022 allocation and a re-allocation of$9,428,513 in
prior year program funds; and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of$489,141
from the Grant Year 2022 allocation. All proposed activities' budgets will be
proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match
actual allocation amounts.
4. Direct the City Attorney to finalize and authorize the City Manager to execute
memorandums of understanding with various city departments and agreements with
non-profit public service providers awarded funds as part of the approved Community
Development Block Grant program budget for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2022
through June 30, 2024, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney, and direct the Risk Manager or designee to determine the
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necessary insurance requirements applicable for each project (Agreement No. 2022-
XXX).
5. Direct the City Attorney to finalize and authorize the City Manager to execute a
memorandum of understanding with the Santa Ana Police Department and
agreements with non-profit homeless service providers awarded funds as part of the
approved Emergency Solutions Grant program budget for a term beginning July 1,
2022 through June 30, 2023, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney, and direct the Risk Manager or designee to determine the
necessary insurance requirements applicable for each project (Agreement No. 2022-
XXX).
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from public hearing Item 34 due
to a conflict of interest.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza opened the public hearing at I I.-I I p.m. and seeing there
were no speakers, closed the public hearing at 11.12 p.m.
This consent Item - Core Agreement Nos. 2022-070 and No. 2022-
071 were approved.
Recessed the Council meeting and convened to the Housing Authority meeting at
11.14 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Mendoza, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez to Approve.
YES: 5— Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Bacerra
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 1 — Phan
ABSENT: 1 — Sarmiento
Status: 5 -0 - 1 — 1 — Pass
35. Public Hearing - Ordinance Amendment No. 2022-01 to Update Chapters 18, 21, And
40 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Addressing Medicinal Cannabis Retail,
Consumption Lounges and Temporary Events, Measure BB Waitlist Termination,
Retail Facility Relocation, Commercial Cannabis Eligible Areas, Commercial
Cannabis Tax Rate Reductions for Commercial Cannabis Cultivation, Distribution,
and Manufacturing, and Adopt Language Addressing Proposed Tax Treatment of
Microbusinesses and Shared Manufacturing, and Make Other Administrative
Amendments of a Complimentary Nature
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on April 22, 2022.
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Continued from the May 3, 2022 City Council Meeting.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services, Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending
Chapters 18, 21, and 40 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code addressing medicinal
cannabis retail, consumption lounges and temporary events, Measure BB Waitlist
termination, retail facility relocation, commercial cannabis eligible areas, commercial
cannabis tax rate reductions for commercial cannabis cultivation, distribution, and
manufacturing, and adopt language addressing proposed tax treatment of
microbusinesses and shared manufacturing, and make other administrative
amendments of a complimentary nature.
2. Resolution No. 2022-XXX—Adopt a resolution modifying various non-retail
commercial cannabis tax rates.
3. Resolution No. 2022-XXX—Adopt a resolution establishing a map of commercial
cannabis eligible areas in the City.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento opened the public hearing at 8:48 P.m. and seeing no
public speakers left the public hearing open.
After item 35 was heard, council considered item 33.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, seconded by Mayor Sarmiento to
continue to June 21, 2022.
YES: 5 — Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 2 — Hernandez, — Mendoza
Status: 5 -0 - 0-2 — Pass
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
36. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Prepare a
Resolution Apologizing to Chinese Immigrants and their Descendants —
Councilmember Phan
MINUTES: Vice Chair Bacerra adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and
reconvened to the City Council meeting at 11.-16 p.m.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff.
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Councilmember Phan asked to hold a ceremonial signing if the item is
passed. Majority of council supportive of item.
37. Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft an Ordinance to
Require the Use of Skilled and Trained Workforce for Affordable Housing Projects
that Utilizes City Funds— Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra
MINUTES: Council discussion ensued. Majority of council supports item and
provided direction to City Staff to bring back as an informational item rather than an
ordinance.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: The City Manager announced the following events.-
• Orange County Transportation Authority is hosting an 0 C Streetcar public meeting
on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Frida Cinema from 8.-30 a.m. to 9.-30 a.m.
• The Public Works agency is sponsoring the neighborhood block transformation
contest that will recognize and award residents from winning neighborhoods that
make aesthetic improvements to their park ways and properties. For more
information, refer to the city website.
• The Police Department is hosting an open house and a hiring expo on Saturday,
May 14, 2022, from 10.-00 a.m. to 1.-00 p.m. at the Police Department.
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.
1 April 25, 2022 Mayor Sarmiento — Big City Mayors' Lobby Day, Sacramento, CA
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez thanked The Wooden Floor for the community work
that they do in Santa Ana. Thanked Congressman Lou Correa for acquiring funding for the
Discovery Science Center.
Councilmember Penaloza thanked the Library Services Director, Brian Sternberg for the
community events hosted by the library.
Councilmember Phan reminded council of the executive order put in place by Governor
Gavin Newsom in regard to water restrictions and reminded everyone of smart water use.
Councilmember Phan also announced that Santa Ana will be creating its own water
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restrictions in the near future.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked residents that attended the meeting and staff that
helped run it. Thanked Library Services Director Brian Sternberg for the events hosted. He
also sent condolences to the family of the young man who lost his life the previous week.
Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra announced his monthly community office hours on Saturday, May
7, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Thornton Park. Announced the active military service banner
unveiling ceremony taking place on Monday, May 23, 2022, at 2 p.m. at Bomo Koral Park.
He also acknowledged the fallen officers, Edwin Jensen, Nelson Sasser, Daniel Hale and
John Aguilar who Lost their lives in the line of duty.
ADJOURNMENT—Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra adjourned the meeting at 11.-38 p.m.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair it Bacerra
Chair Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez
MINUTES: Vice-Chair Bacerra called the Housing Authority meeting at 11.44 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All Authority Members were present
with the exception of Chair Sarmiento.
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.
I CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
MINUTES: Excused the absence of Chair Sarmiento from the Regular Housing
Authority meeting held on May 3, 2022.
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2. Minutes from the Housing Authority Meeting of April 5, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #11 in the
City Council agenda)
3. Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of January 1,
2022 to March 31, 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice
Voucher Program for the period of January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022.
Moved by Councillmember Phan, seconded by Councillmember Penaloza to approve
items 1-3.
YES: 5— Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 2 — Mendoza, — Sarmiento
: 5 -0 - 0-2 — Pass
MINUTES:Authority Member Mendoza left the meeting prior to the Housing Authority
Consent Calendar vote.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR"
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.
ADJOURNMENT—Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
MINUTES: Vice-Chair Bacerra adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and reconvened
to the Regular Meeting at 11.16 p.m. to consider Councilmember Requested items, City
Manager Comments and Council Comments.
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