HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-07 Regular and HAMinutes of the Regular and Housing Authority
Meeting of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
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June 07, 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
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 Closed Session meeting to order at 5:06 p.m.
ROLL CALL
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MINUTES: Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez conducted roll call. All councilmembers
were present. Councilmember Hernandez and Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra joined the Closed
Session meeting at 5:26 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:
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) Full -Time Employees
• Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Part -Time Non -Civil Service
Employees
• Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
• Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Maria Bautista v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-
2020-01143441
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at
the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento recessed the portion of the meeting to consider the Closed
Session item(s) at 5:07 p.m.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned Closed Session meeting at 6:10 p.m. and
convened to the Regular Open Session.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Regular Open Session meeting to order at
6:13 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present with
the exception of Councilmember Mendoza.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza led the pledge of allegiance.
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Rupert Vega, Police Chaplain
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento to the Suavecito Prom
Sweepstakes Committee for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
MINUTES: Item moved to the Junes 21, 2022 City Council Meeting.
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra to the Santa Ana
College Softball Team for Exceptional Athletic Performance.
MINUTES: Item considered out of order prior to item 1 as it was moved to a future
meeting.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Loosies Pizza for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Mendoza, Mayor Sarmiento
and Councilmember Lopez to Moms Demand Action declaring June 3, 2022 as
National Gun Violence Awareness Day.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento gave direction to staff to proceed with a buy back gun
program.
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carva/ho stated there was no reportable action.
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: Dale Helvig spoke on the general plan and the development cycle.
Dr. Carol Vinternute spoke in opposition of gun violence and requested council to consider
the secure gun storage ordinance.
Irma Jauregui spoke in support of the general plan and advocated for a cultural center.
Requested more officers to relieve our current officers.
Pilar Looney thanked council for their support in celebrating Alzheimer caregivers and for
taking care of the people of Santa Ana.
Norma Castellanos thanked council and spoke in support of Alzheimer caregivers.
Maribel Gomez a downtown business owner thanked council for their past support, however
requested an additional 1.5 million dollars in financial support and additional security for
downtown area.
Araceli Robles spoke in support of item 9 and requested council to support the THRIVE
proposal.
Ana Charco spoke in support of item 9.
Ilda Ortiz with Latino Health Access spoke in support of item 9.
Sarai Arpero spoke in support of item 9.
Erik Sanchez spoke in support of item 9.
Lucero Garcia with CLUE Justice spoke in support of item 9.
Danny Vega requested that council prioritize additional officers.
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez reported out on correspondence received.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 13.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
MINUTES: Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez announced Councilmember
Mendoza's excused absence.
6. Minutes from the Special Closed Session, Regular and Housing Authority Meeting of
May 3, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 12, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
8. Approve Agreement with State of California for a Two-year Term in an Amount of
$4,497,514 for a Californians for All Youth Workforce Program (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Agreement No. 2022-XXX— Authorize the City Manager to
execute an agreement (JP1012) in the amount of $4,497,514 with the State of
California — California Volunteers, for a two-year period from June 7, 2022 to May 1,
2024, for a Californians for All Youth Workforce Program, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-089 was approved.
9. Approve First Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement with
THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Development of a Microfarm at 1901 W Walnut Avenue
and Authorize the City Manager to execute a Consent to Assignment of Leases and
Rents Agreement
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Agreement No. 2022-XXX — Authorize the City Manager
to execute First Amendment to Disposition and Development Agreement (agreement
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no. A-2020-044) with THRIVE, Santa Ana, Inc. to extend the term for one year, allow
right of entry for soil remediation, update the schedule of performance, and amend the
ground lease, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
2. Agreement No. 2022-XXX — Authorize the City Manager to execute a Consent to
Assignment of Leases and Rents Agreement with THRIVE, Santa Ana, Inc., subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-090 and Agreement No.
2022-091 were approved.
10. Approve the Recognition of $94,097.52 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies
from Various City Funds
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the recognition of $94,097.52 of revenue in the
General Fund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.
11. Adopt a Resolution Ordering the Implementation of Water Conservation Actions for a
Level Two Water Supply Shortage
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a resolution declaring
Water Supply Shortage Level Two as defined in Chapter 39 of the Municipal Code
and the adopted Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
MINUTES: This consent Item - Resolution No. 2022-042 was approved.
12. 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. 2022-043 was approved.
13. Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be Held on November 8, 2022 and
Requesting Board of Supervisors of the County of Orange to Consolidate a General
Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election (General Fund)
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Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a resolution ordering,
calling, and giving notice of a General Municipal Election to be held in City of Santa
Ana on November 8, 2022 and requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Orange to consolidate with the Statewide General Election.
2. Resolution No. 2022-XXX—Adopt a resolution establishing a charge for
candidates' statements to be submitted to the electorate in the November 8, 2022
General Municipal Election.
MINUTES: This consent Item - Resolution No. 2022-044 and Resolution No.
2022-045 were approved.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to
Approve Consent Calendar items 5 through 13.
YES: 6— Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 — Mendoza
Status: 6 — 0-0— 1 —Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
14. Approve Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Miscellaneous Fee Resolution
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a resolution establishing
a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for Fiscal Year 2022-23.
MINUTES: Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Agency
Kathryn Downs provided a brief presentation.
This consent Item - Resolution No. 2022-046 was approved.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to
Approve recommended action.
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YES: 6 — Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 — Mendoza
Status: 6-0-0— 1 —Pass
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR"*
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
15. Public Hearing -Ordinance to Adopt a Consolidation of Rates and Schedules to Unify
all Non -Cannabis Business License Tax Rates, Schedules, and Charges Currently
Contained in Articles V through X of SAMC Chapter 21
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on May 27, 2022.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance to consolidate
Business License Rates and Schedules to unify all non -cannabis business license tax
rates, schedules, and charges currently contained in Articles V through X of SAMC
Chapter 21, respectively, into a single article (Article X) for clarity and cohesion.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m and seeing no
comment closed the public hearing at 7:06 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to
Adopt.
YES: 6 — Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 — Mendoza
Status: 6-0-0— 1 —Pass
16. Public Hearing -Consider an Ordinance to adopt the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget,
Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City's Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan Budget, and Adopt the Seven -Year Capital Improvement
Program
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on May 27, 2022 and June 3,
2022.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
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Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (FY22-23), which begins on
July 1, 2022 and ends on June 30, 2023. (Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2)
2. Resolution No. 2022-XXX —Adopt a Resolution, to effect certain changes to the
City's basic classification and compensation plan, such as addition of new
classification titles. (Exhibit 3)
3. Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a Resolution, to effect certain changes to the
City's basic classification and compensation plan for classifications in the Police
Management Association (PMA) bargaining unit to comply with the Memorandum of
Understanding. (Exhibit 4)
4. Adopt the Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY 2022-23
through FY 2028-29, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority
(OCTA) for Measure M2 eligibility. (Exhibit 5)
5. Deposit $9,506,967 (including $7,748,811 million from the General Fund) into the
Section 115 Pension Trust Fund to implement Pension Debt Strategy.
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge along with all the executive
directors provided a brief presentation.
Mayor Sarmiento opened the public hearing at 7:43 p.m.
Rachel Pozos (Spanish speaker) spoke on the dangers that the transgender
community faces and called for access to mental health support and affordable
housing.
Cynthia Espinoza (Spanish speaker) spoke on the work that Translatinx is doing in
the community. Requested support from council to aid the transgender community.
Delilah Snell spoke on how the OC Street Car project from the Orange County
Transportation Authority is affecting the downtown community. Requested council to
continue economically helping the downtown businesses.
Irma Jauregui requested council to revisit our sales tax as it is affecting the sale of
items in the city. Advocated for the expansion of the PAL program.
Shawn Makhani advocated for continuous help for business owners.
Victor Mendez spoke on the budget and allocating cannabis revenue towards youth
services as well as reducing police overtime.
Hector Bustos thanked Translatinx for their work in the community. Called for
reoccurring funds to go into community based organizations and investing in police
oversight.
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Ana Padilla thanked council and emphasized the need for continued aid to the
businesses affected by OC the street car construction under Orange County
Transportation Authority.
Maria Perez requested more economic help from council for businesses affected by
the OC street car construction.
Tim Rush called for funding of the 8 approved police officer positions as well as
more code enforcement positions and the Library department.
Guadalupe Barragan called for more funding for police officer training and more
aid for downtown businesses.
Alfredo Bo/anos thanked council for the economic aid provided to downtown
business. Requested more help from council for the businesses affected by the OC
street car construction.
Juliet Castro requested more economic aid from council for the businesses affected
by the OC street car construction.
Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, reported out on correspondence received.
Araceli Robles spoke on the importance of accessible mental health assistance for
the city's youth and the requested council approve all funding aimed at assisting
youth programs.
Hilda Ortiz with Latino Health Access spoke on the importance of community -based
organizations and the need to fund these programs with General Fund monies.
Jairo Cones with Chispa spoke in support of the police oversight and called for
more funding for community -based organizations.
Michelle Pulido called attention to available federal grants that the city can obtain
due to the OC street car construction.
Moises Vasquez encouraged council to adopt a budget that will support
organizations that provide mental health programs as well as other programs.
Called for more funding for the Work Center.
Mayor Sarmiento closed the public hearing at 8:42 p.m. for members of the public
who spoke during the June 7, 2022 public hearing, but the public hearing open to
those who have not yet spoken.
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Moved by Councilmember Penaloza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra to
Adjourn item and continue to Wednesday, June 15, 2022.
YES: 5 — Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 1 — Phan
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 — Mendoza
Status: 5-1 — 0 — 1 —Pass
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.
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 his neighbors for participating in the
Santiago Little League closing ceremony.
Councilmember Lopez thanked everyone that participated in the local elections.
Councilmember Phan reminded everyone about the drought that California is
experiencing and emphasized the conservation of water.
Councilmember Penaloza wished all the fathers a happy Father's Day.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra announced that the park host is at Thornton Park. Highlighted his
experience at his office hours last month.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
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MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento recessed the Regular City Council meeting and convened to
the Housing Authority meeting at 8:44 p.m.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members
Vice Chair
Chair
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 Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
MINUTES: None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Housing Authority Meeting of May 3, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #6 in the City
Council agenda)
Moved by Councilmember Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Phan to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
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YES: 6— Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 — Mendoza
Status: 6 — 0-0— 1 —Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and reconvened
the City Council meeting at 8:45 p.m.
Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the Regular City Council Meeting at 8:48 p.m.
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