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Council
City of Santa Ana, California
July 19, 2022
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 4:00 pm
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:45 pm
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members
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. 04
p.m.
ROLL CALL
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MINUTES: Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez conducted roll call. All councilmembers
were present.
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 — PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Monsanto PBC Class Action Settlement, U.S. District Court (Central District of
California), Case No. 2:16-cv-03493-FMO-AS
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Candelario Jalomo v. City of Santa Ana, et al. Orange County Superior Court, Case
No. 30-2019-01118103-C U-WT-CJ C
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government
Code: One Case
A. Waste Management
4. 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)
• Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
• Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Full -Time Employees
• Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Part -Time Non -Civil Service
Employees
• Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
• Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE pursuant to Government
Code section 54957
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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 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 4.06 p.m.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned Special Closed Session meeting at 6.50 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 6.51
p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City staff conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra led the pledge of allegiance.
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Bob Barnett, Police Chaplain
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento to Senior Volunteers at Delhi
Center for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra, Councilmember
Penaloza and Councilmember Mendoza to Santa Ana Police Department recognizing
their 136th Year of Service.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Volunteers of the
East End Block Party for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Catalyst Cares for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
5. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to America on Track
Volunteers for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
6. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan and Mayor Sarmiento to
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the 2022 Youth Water Poster Contest Winners for Outstanding Contributions to the
Community.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7. Homelessness Update
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff.
8. Feasibility of a Public Health Agency Update
MINUTES: Health Management Associates representatives, Vice President John
Freeman and Principal Christina Altmayer, provided a brief presentation to solicit
direction and feedback from council.
Mayor Pro Tem requested to engage state lobbyists as well.
Councilmember Phan directed staff to work with our environmental justice planner to
obtain grants to make more resources available.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
MINUTES: City Attorney, Sonia Carvalho reported out on the following,
Item 1- The City accepted a settlement in the amount of 2.9 million dollars
Item 3 — Council directed staff to gather evidence of Waste Management's
nonperformance, in terms of leaving trash uncollected on City streets. Preceding the
transition of the Waste Management services contract, to determine the City's legal
recourse on behalf of its residents and business owners. Staff was also directed to prepare
a report and provide an update on the status of trash pick.
Item 5 — Council dismissed the Clerk of the Council in accordance with the employment
agreement.
Items 3 and 5, were voted on unanimously.
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: Delilah Snell spoke regarding Main Street and Downtown Businesses.
John Hanna with the Southwest Regional Council of Carpenters spoke in support of item
33 and item 31.
Melina Ramirez spoke in support of item 38.
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Leonel Flores spoke in support of items 38, 39 and item 40.
Ray Diaz spoke in support of items 38, 39 and item 41.
Nelly Turtleheart Legaspe spoke in support of items 38 and 39 and extended an invitation
to council for a BACA event and for an Indigenous People's Day event.
Nasario Basira spoke in support of item 38.
Felipe Lucero with Uniques Car Club spoke in support of item 38 and 39.
Saul Garcia spoke in support of item 38 and requested support to initiate a mentor
program.
Tony Longoria spoke in support of item 38.
Dale Helvig spoke in regards to COVID-19 cases increase, lead contamination and about
housing.
Guadalupe Barragan extended her thanks to Mayor Sarmiento and Councilmember
Hernandez for their work in the community.
Selica Diaz spoke in regards to neighborhood events.
Victor Mendez spoke in regard to Community Wellness and Public Safety.
City Staff reported out on correspondence received.
Lorraine Quinones spoke in support of item 38.
Flavio Huizar with the Sacramento Lowrider Commission spoke in support of item 38.
Idalia Rios spoke on item 36 and provided a charter amendment suggestion.
Francine Mata, President of the Sacramento Lowrider Commission spoke in support of
item 38.
David Polanco with the United Lowrider Council of San Jose spoke in support of item 38.
Roberto spoke in support of item 19.
Aida Castaneda with the United Lowrider commission of National City spoke in support of
item 38.
Jovita Arellano with the United Lowrider commission of National City spoke in support of
item 38.
Carl Benninger spoke in support of Ceremonial Labeling of Streets and in support of item
38.
I CONSENT CALENDAR
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 9 through 33.
9. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
10. Appoint Manuel Escamilla Nominated by Mayor Sarmiento as the Mayoral
representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for a
Partial -term Expiring December 13, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Manuel Escamilla to the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Commission as the City -Wide representative and administer
Oath of Office.
MINUTES: Item was heard after Council Requested items, 38 and 39.
Moved by Mayor Sarmiento, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to Approve.
YES: 4 — Hernandez, Lopez, Phan, Sarmiento
NO: 3 — Mendoza, — Penaloza, — Bacerra
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 4-3-0-0— Pass
11. Adopt Ordinance -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE XI ENTITLED "LOBBYIST
REGISTRATION" TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
First reading at the June 21, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 7-
0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 8, 2022.
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
MINUTES: This consent Item - Ordinance No. NS-3022 was approved.
12. Adopt Ordinance -AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE XII OF
CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO OFF -
PREMISE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING SIGNS AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
PLAN APPROVALS TO ALLOWAND REGULATE NEW DIGITAL BILLBOARDS
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SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LOCATION, DESIGN, AND OPERATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
First reading at the June 21, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 7-
0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 8, 2022.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
MINUTES: This consent Item - Ordinance No. NS-3023 was approved.
13. Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records
from the Public Works Agency in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in
City Council Resolution 2013-014.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento dissented on item 13.
14. Receive and File Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2021.
15. Amend the Blanket Order Contract Award for Desktop Computers, Laptops, Mobile
Devices & Related Equipment in an Annual Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed
$1,200,000 (Specification No. 18-074)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Amend the contracts for desktop computers, laptops,
mobile devices, and related equipment to increase the annual agreement amount by
an additional $600,000, for a revised annual aggregate amount not to exceed
$1,200,000, for the remainder of the current one-year period and the remaining
optional one-year renewal, if exercised, subject to non -substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney, with the following vendors:
Vendor Location
2nd Gear, LLC Costa Mesa, CA
Dell Computer Corp. Austin, TX
16. Award Purchase Order to Sandoval Custom Creations Incorporated for Security
Cameras and Accessories in the Amount of $137,473 (Specification No. 22-038)
(Cannabis Enforcement Fund)
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Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase of security cameras and
accessories from Sandoval Custom Creations Incorporated in the amount of
$137,473, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
17. Approve an Amendment to the Amazon Capital Services, Inc. Contract for the
Purchase of Online Marketplace Goods for an Annual Amount Not to Exceed
$400,000 per Year, for a Two -Year Term (Specification No. 19-028) (General and
Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
increase the blanket order contract with Amazon Capital Services, Inc. for an
additional $300,000 per year for the period beginning July 20, 2022 and expiring June
30, 2024, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
18. Award a Purchase Order to FieldTurf USA, in the Amount of $568,598, for Synthetic
Turf Installation, with Turf Maintenance for Eight Years at Santa Anita Park (Project 19-
7527) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to FieldTurf USA, in the amount
of $568,598, to furnish and install a synthetic turf field at Santa Anita Park, and
maintain it for eight years beginning upon completion of the turf installation, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
19. Approve Appropriation Adjustments and Award a Construction Contract to Byrom -
Davey Inc. in the Amount of $7,317,701 for the Santa Anita Park New Synthetic
Soccer Field and Park Improvements FY 2022-23 Project with an Estimated Project
Delivery Cost of $9,513,011.30 (Project Nos. 19-7527, 20-2745) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing
revenue received in prior years in the amount of $1,439,641 in the Residential
Development District 1 and District 4 ($869,224 and $570,417, respectively), District
Park Acquisition & Development Fees revenue account and appropriating the same
amount into the Residential Development District 1 and District 4, Improvements
Other Than Building expenditure account for FY 2022-23 capital operating expenses.
(Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing the grant revenue from the 2018
Parks Bond Act Per Capita Grant Program in the amount of $177,952 in the PRCSA
Capital Grants revenue account and appropriating the same amount into the 2018
Parks Bond Act -Per Capital Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account
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for FY 2022-23 capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Award a construction contract to Byrom -Davey Inc., the lowest responsible bidder,
in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $7,317,701 for construction of the
Santa Anita Park New Synthetic Soccer Field and Park Improvements FY 2022-23,
for the term beginning July 19, 2022 and ending upon project completion, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$9,513,011.30, which includes $7,317,701.00 for the construction contract,
$731,770.10 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $1,463,540.20
project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program
to modify and combine all Santa Anita Park Improvement Projects.
20. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with City Net to Provide Street Outreach
and Engagement Services and to Respond to Diverted Santa Ana Police Department
Calls for Service for Quality -of -Life Services, in an Amount not to Exceed
$2,483,599.59 through June 30, 2023 (Non -General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana
Program)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
the agreement with City Net to provide enhanced street outreach and engagement
services, including diverted Santa Ana Police Department calls for service for quality -
of -life services, from July 20, 2022 through June 30, 2023, in an amount not to exceed
$2,483,599.59, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all funding agreements required by state or
federal agencies for the use of funding, including Homeless Housing Assistance and
Prevention (HHAP) Program and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) (Agreement No.
2022-XXX).
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra requested staff to bring back an agreement
that's incentive based. Requested to extend the contract for 6 months with the
direction that staff will re -negotiate the scope of services.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff.
This consent Item - Agreement Nos. 2022-149 and 2022- 150 were approved.
Moved by Mayor Sarmiento, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to approve
as is and amend the language for extensions.
YES: 0 —
NO: 0
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ABSTAIN: 7 — Hernandez, — Lopez, — Mendoza, — Penaloza, — Phan, — Bacerra, —
Sarmiento
ABSENT:0
Status: 0-0-7-0—
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza to
approve substitute motion to amend agreement term.
YES: 4 — Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra
NO: 3 — Hernandez, — Lopez, — Sarmiento
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 4-3-0-0— Pass
21. Grant Agreement with Streetfootballworld to install a Mini -Pitch Soccer Field at Cesar
Chavez Campesino Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement
with Streetfootballworld for the installation of a Mini -Pitch Soccer Field at Cesar
Chavez Campesino Park, valued at approximately $150,000 with no installation cost
to the City, for the period July 19, 2022 through July 19, 2032, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2022-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-138 was approved.
22. Approve Renewal of Joint Powers Authority Agreement between the City of Santa
Ana and Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Approve
Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Fees and Corresponding Agreement for an
amount not to exceed $10,336,300
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve the Agreement
between the City of Santa Ana ("City") and Arthur J. Gallagher, broker of record from
July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, for insurance brokerage services, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2022-XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and
programs to Independent Cities Risk Management Authority ("ICRMA") for excess
liability, property and workers' compensation and protection of all other City assets
from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023
a. Excess Liability Program
b. Excess Workers' Compensation Program
c. Auto Physical Damage Program
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d. Property and Equipment Program
e. Crime Program
f. Cyber Program
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of associated ICRMA program
costs including but not limited to the 2022 City facilities appraisal and employee crisis
and assistance program in an amount not to exceed $185,000.
4. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J.
Gallagher, Broker, for ancillary coverages of City's assets from July 1, 2022 to June
30, 2023.
a. General Liability Buffer Program
b. Workers' Compensation Buffer Program
c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage Program
d. Terrorism Insurance Program
e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program
5. Authorize the City Manager to approve funding to cover FY 2022/23 City Special
Events Insurance for events including but not limited to Fourth of July fireworks show,
winter ice-skating events, and other City -sponsored events as created and held, in an
amount not to exceed $300,000.
6. Authorize the City Manager to approve the City's obligation to pay the State of
California DIR estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000 for the
period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from items 22, 31 and 33 out of
an abundance of caution.
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-139 was approved.
23. Approve Appropriation Adjustments and the Second Amendment to the Agreement
with Butier Engineering, Inc. to Increase the Agreement Amount by $376,000, for a
Total Amount not to Exceed $1,612,924, for Construction Engineering and Inspection
Services for the South Main Corridor Improvements Project (Project Nos. 17-9001,
20-6958, 21-6461) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$291,000 from prior year fund balance in the Water Fund, Public Works Water
Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward and appropriate the same amount to the
Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to re -appropriate FY 2021-22 general fund
monies in the amount of $1,000,000 in the Public Works Revenues, Prior Year Carry
Forward revenue account, and appropriate the same amount to the PWA Service
Enhancements, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account for the South
Main Corridor Improvements Project (No. 17-9001). (Requires five affirmative votes)
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3. Authorize budget reallocation of $130,144.72 in unspent HUTA 2103 Gas Tax funds
to the Main Street Rehabilitation from Warner Avenue to Edinger Avenue (Project No.
20-6958) from Gas Tax Local Street Improvements Project (No. 20-6956).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the agreement
with Butier Engineering, Inc., for construction engineering and inspection services, to
increase the agreement amount by $376,000, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
5. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $
1,421,144.72 for $130,144.72 in additional contingency funds, $291,000 in additional
contract administration, inspection and testing, and $1,000,000 for public art related
expenses. The new estimated total construction delivery cost is $23,005,389.72,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
6. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program
to include $291,000 in construction funds for South Main Street Water Improvements
Project (Project No. 21-6461).
7. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program
to include $130,144.72 in construction funds for Main Street Rehabilitation from
Warner Avenue to Edinger Avenue (Project No. 20-6958).
8. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program
to include $1,000,000 in construction funds for South Main Street Corridor
Improvement (Project No. 17-9001).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-140 was approved.
24. Adopt Resolution to Summarily Vacate a Portion of Santa Ana Boulevard, Authorize a
Purchase and Sale Agreement and Approve an Appropriation Adjustment, in the
amount of $130,000, for the Sale of City -owned Real Property Locate at 1247 W.
Santa Ana Boulevard, to Rafael and Yolanda Ramos (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a resolution to
Summarily Vacate excess Santa Ana Boulevard right of way east of Bristol Street.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement with Rafael
and Yolanda Ramos for the sale of City -owned property located at 1247 W. Santa Ana
Boulevard (APN 008-082-29), in the amount of $130,000, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-
XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of
$130,000 in the Select Street Construction Fund, Sale of Land revenue account for
Fiscal Year 2022-23 from the sale of City -owned property located at 1247 W. Santa
Ana Boulevard (APN 008-082-29) and appropriating the same to the OCTA Bristol
Street Corridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure
account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
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MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-141 was approved.
This consent Item - Resolution No. 2022-058 was approved.
25. Authorize a Purchase Agreement in the Amount of $785,000 for Full Real Property
Acquisition for Warner Avenue Improvements Phase 2 (Property Owner: Maria
Gamboa) (Project No. 18-6901) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase
agreement with property owner Maria Arellano De Gamboa, as Successor Trustee of
the Gamboa Declaration of Trust, U/A Dated April 27, 1998, for the full property
acquisition and goodwill (if any) of the real property located at 2247 S. Evergreen
Street (APN 016-211-26) in the amount of $785,000, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-
XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-142 was approved.
26. Approve an Agreement with Crosstown Electrical & Data Inc., for On -Call Repair
Services of Advance Traffic Management and Communication Systems in an Amount
not to Exceed $500,000 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
Crosstown Electrical & Data Inc. to provide on -call repair services and routine
maintenance for the advance traffic management and communication system for a
three-year period beginning July 19, 2022 and expiring July 18, 2025, with a provision
for two, one-year extensions exercisable by the City Manager, in an amount not to
exceed $100,000 annually, and $500,000 for the term of the agreement, including
extension periods, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-143 was approved.
27. Approve Three -Year Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez and Felice Hernandez for
Jail Counseling Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year
agreement with Luis Raul Martinez, for the period of July 19, 2022 through June 30,
2025, to provide counseling services, in an amount not to exceed $120,000, subject
to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with Felice
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Hernandez, for the period of July 19, 2022 through June 30, 2025, to provide
counseling services, in an amount not to exceed $120,000, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-
XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-144 and No. 2022-145 was
approved.
28. Police Officer Hiring Bonus Program
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a resolution approving a
Police Officer Hiring Bonus program in a total amount not to exceed $100,000,
offering up to $10,000 per officer.
MINUTES: This consent Item - Resolution No. 2022-059 was approved.
29. Resolution Authorizing a Reciprocal Agreement with the California Franchise Tax
Board for the Exchange of Business License Tax Data
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a Resolution
authorizing a reciprocal agreement with the California Franchise Tax Board for the
exchange of business license tax data.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a non -financial reciprocal agreement with
the California Franchise Tax Board for the exchange of business license tax data for a
term beginning July 19, 2022 through December 31, 2024, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-
XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Resolution No. 2022-060 was approved.
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-146 was approved.
30. Adopt a Resolution of Intent to Vacate a Portion of Alley North of Second Street
between Broadway and Sycamore Street, Abandonment 21-01
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a resolution which
declares the City's intent to vacate a portion of alley north of Second Street between
Broadway and Sycamore Street, and which sets a public hearing for August 16, 2022.
MINUTES: This consent Item - Resolution No. 2022-061 was approved.
31. First Extension of Site Plan Review No. 2020-04 for the Central Pointe Mixed -Use
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Project to be Located at 1801 East Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a resolution approving a
one-year extension of Site Plan Review No. 2020-04 to November 9, 2023.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from items 22, 31 and 33 out of
an abundance of caution.
This consent Item - Resolution No. 2022-062 was approved.
32. 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. 2022-063 was approved.
33. Renew Memorandum of Understanding with required Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA) Partners (Contingent upon approval of Housing Authority
Item #2.)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum
of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center, Santa Ana College, Employment
Development Department, Department of Rehabilitation, SER Jobs for Progress,
United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Long Beach Job Corps, and Community
Action Partnership of Orange County, which outlines the sharing of resources and
expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one -stop center for a
one-year term expiring June 30, 2023, subject to non -substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
2. Approve the first amendment to Memorandum of Understanding for Santa Ana
Workforce Development Board and the County of Orange Social Services Agency for
a one-year term expiring June 30, 2023 and authorize the Board Chair or Vice -Chair
to sign (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute non -substantive amendments, such as
adjustment of shared operational expenses, during the term of the Memorandum of
Understanding.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from items 22, 31 and 33 out of
an abundance of caution.
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This consent Item - Agreement Nos. 2022-147 and No. 2022- 148 were
approved.
Moved by Councilmember Mendoza, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to
approve Consent Calendar items 9-33 with the exception of items 10 and 20.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from items 22, 31 and 33 out of an abundance
of caution. Council requested items 38 and 39 were heard before the pulled consent
items.
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**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34. Ordinance Amending Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Related to the
Ceremonial Naming of Streets
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 33
of the Municipal Code by adding Article XI relating to the ceremonial naming of
streets.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by
Councilmember Mendoza to approve as introduced.
YES: 7 — Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 —0-0-0— Pass
35. Ordinance Amending Section 10-96 of Article I of Chapter 10 (Crimes and
Miscellaneous Law Enforcement Provisions) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) Requiring the Posting of Property Maintenance Contact Information on
Commercial and Industrial Properties
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading and adopt amendments to
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Section 10-96 of Article I of Chapter 10 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
requiring commercial and industrial properties (Commercial Centers) to post property
management contact information at various locations on each property.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra
to approve.
YES: 7 — Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 —0-0-0— Pass
36. Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding One or More Proposed Voter Ballot
Measures to Amend the City Charter as Recommended by the Charter Review Ad
Hoc Committee
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction regarding one or more
proposed voter ballot measures for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election
to amend the City Charter, as recommended by the Charter Review Ad Hoc
Committee, as follows: to clarify when the term of mayor or councilmember is to begin;
consolidate term limit provisions into one section; expand the applicability of the code
of Ethics and Conduct and prescribe a procedure to report allegations of violation;
clarify when the City Council may be the judge of elections; clarify the process for the
adoption of resolutions and ordinances; streamline the process for claims and
payments; update Civil Service provisions to be consistent with state and applicable
laws; update anti -discrimination provisions to be consistent with federal and
applicable laws; require the City to adopt a nepotism policy; change the name of a
City department; eliminate work stoppage provisions to be consistent with state and
applicable laws; allow enforcement of campaign contribution and campaign
committee provisions by a state or county entity; replace gender -specific pronouns
with gender -inclusive pronouns; change the title of a City official; adjust the Mayor's
term from four two-year terms to two four-year terms; impose a lifetime ban relating to
the term of Mayor and member of the City Council by removing the eight -year cooling -
off provision; increase the salary of the Mayor and members of the City Council; and
change the voting approval requirements to require a two-thirds vote of the City
Council to adopt the City budget.
MINUTES: City Manager staff provided a brief presentation.
Councilmember Penaloza proposed imposing a lifetime ban after an elected official
is termed out and change salary to CPI.
Councilmember Phan proposed to change the Mayoral term to two 4 year terms.
Provided direction on salary and term limits.
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Councilmember Hernandez requested to include language that allows voters to
decide if non -citizen residents should be eligible to vote on municipal elections.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra proposed a 6 year term limit for the Mayoral officials.
Provided direction on making clear the signing of resolutions.
Mayor Sarmiento supports adding language that allows non -citizens to vote.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR"
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Public
Hearing items.
37. Public Hearing — General Plan Amendment No. 2021-01 to Update the General Plan
Housing Element for the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Planning Period. The Proposed
Amendment Includes Analysis of Barriers to Fair Housing and Proposed Programs
and services to Comply with State Mandates
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 8, 2022.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a resolution
approving an addendum to the Program Environmental Impact Report for the General
Plan Update (State Clearinghouse No. 2020029087); and
2. Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a resolution approving General Plan
Amendment (GPA) No. 2021-01 for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update subject to
conforming edits by the Executive Director of the Planning and Building Agency and
the City Attorney to comply with State housing law and mandates.
MINUTES: Executive Director of Planning and Building Minh Thai provided a brief
presentation.
No public comments.
City staff reported correspondence received.
Councilmember Phan requested staff to collaborate with Caltrans in order to
facilitate developments and funding, bring the parking permit program to council
sooner and develop a pilot program to expand parking for residential
neighborhoods and to use school district properties. Requested to amend
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resolution to provide an addendum to EIR and adopt resolution approving
GPA 2021-01 for the Housing Element update.
Mayor Sarmiento requested the comments made by Commissioner Nathaniel
Greensides be recorded.
This public hearing Item - Resolution No. 2022-064 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Mayor Sarmiento to adopt as
amended.
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
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
38. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Prepare an
Ordinance Repealing the Anti -Cruising Ordinance and Establishing a Cruising Policy
for Consideration by the City Council — Councilmembers Mendoza and Hernandez
MINUTES: Item 38 and 39 were heard out of order; Items were discussed before the
pulled consent calendar items.
Councilmember Penaloza requested staff to look into providing a space for cruising
and allowable times.
Mayor Pro Tem requested staff to look into a safe way to implement this.
Councilmember Phan requested the Public Safety subcommittee to look into
cruising and a detailed definition of cruising.
Councilmember Hernandez requested this item to be brought back in August.
Directed staff to work with the Santa Ana Police Department in regard to traffic
control and costs.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff.
39. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Research Hate
Crime Laws and Determine if the City of Santa Ana May Implement a Law that Might
Classify Attacks on Street Vendors as a Hate Crime — Councilmember Hernandez
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MINUTES: Item 38 and 39 were heard out of order; Items were discussed before the
pulled consent calendar items.
Councilmember Hernandez requested to classify attacks on street vendors as hate
crimes.
Councilmember Phan requested staff to research the legality of classifying attacks
on street vendors as hate crimes.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff.
40. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Look into the
Feasibility of Purchasing the Santa Ana Armory Located at 612 E. Warner Ave from
the State of California for Possible Expansion of Delhi Park and/or Expansion of
City's Library Network — Councilmember Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra and
Councilmember Mendoza
MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza requested support from colleagues in
directing City Manager to purchase armory.
Direction was provided to staff.
41. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Prepare a
Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance and Bring Back During the Next Council
Meeting — Councilmember Lopez and Mayor Sarmiento
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez requested support from colleagues in moving
forward with this proposed ordinance.
Councilmember Phan requested this to be brought later in August.
Councilmember Hernandez provided an example of special interests and directed
staff to focus on similar issues.
Direction was provided to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge thanked city staff for supporting the council
meeting. Reported out from waste vendor that all pick-ups in the city had been completed
and extra staff was hired by vendor to accommodate.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
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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 June 22-26, 2022 Councilmember Lopez — National Association of Latino Elected and
Appointed Officials (NALEO) 29th Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra thanked everyone who came out to Thornton Park on
July 9th to welcome the new park host, Katie Rivera. Announced that The Pacific
Symphony will be performing at Thornton Park Friday, July 22"d at 6 p.m. and on
Wednesday July 20th the City will be showing the movie Luca at Lillie King Park.
Councilmember Hernandez shared the story of Lorenzo Perez and Jose Rangel who
passed away while working as street vendors.
Councilmember Lopez thanked Santa Ana Zoo Keeper, Fisher Park and Riverview as well
as OCFA for allowing her involvement. Requested meeting to be concluded in honor of
Matthew Rule who passed away in a recent shooting in Santa Ana. Congratulated Zedna
Kakula from the Public Works department who was awarded the 2021 Hero Award.
Councilmember Mendoza also requested to end the meeting in honor of those who had
passed away and thanked detectives for their hard work. Reminded the public of the
Wilshire Square Summer Concert on July 30th at 7 p.m.
Councilmember Penaloza reminded the public of the Wilshire Square Summer Concert
on July 30th from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the corner of Ross Street and Russell Avenue.
Councilmember Phan announced that the City of Duarte lost one of their Councilmembers
who had served for many years and recognized her hard work.
Mayor Sarmiento wished everyone a good night/morning. Requested City Manager to
bring back Police Oversight item for a study session.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing
Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Mental Health Mobile Outreach Services
2. Community Workforce Agreement
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MINUTES: Recess the council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority
meeting at 12.40 a.m.
Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the City Council meeting at 12.55 a.m. in memory of those
killed recently. Thanked the Police Department for effective policing.
SPECIAL 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
MINUTES: City staff conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Special Housing Authority agenda.
MINUTES: There were no public comments.
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. Renew Memorandum of Understanding with required Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (WIOA) Partners (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item
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#33.)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Executive Director and Recording Secretary
to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Workforce
Development Board which outlines the sharing of resources and expenses associated
with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center for a one-year term expiring
June 30, 2023 and payment to the City of Santa Ana in an estimated amount of $8,054
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the Executive Director and Authority
General Council.
2. Authorize the Executive Director and Recording Secretary to execute non -
substantive amendments such as adjustment of shared operational expenses during
the term of the Memorandum of Understanding.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to
approve.
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**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and reconvened to
the City Council meeting at 12.45 a.m.
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