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Meeting Agenda
March 7, 2023
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
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember —Ward 1
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem - Ward 3
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember - Ward 5
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember - Ward 2
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember - Ward 4
David Penaloza
Councilmember - Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714-647-6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714-647-6520
Sonia R. Carvalho Kristine Ridge
City Attorney City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate -
Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
Mission - To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles - Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility -
Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct - At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,
voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: -
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
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Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in -person or join via Zoom. The
City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the
meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at
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PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on
closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the
agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by one of
the following ways:
• MAILING OPTION written communications — Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M-30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written
communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be
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which is available for public review.
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commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received before 2:00 p.m. on
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• IN -PERSON OPTION - Members of the public can provide in -person comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting in -person. Public comments are limited to
three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding
chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a
"Request to Speak" card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m.
for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS —You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
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the LIVE or IN -PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 4:00 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NON -AGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) —You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN -PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE
CONFERENCE CALL PRIOR TO 6:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by
6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
ROLL CALL
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS — The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. City of Santa Ana v. Rim Pacific Investors Portofino, LLC, Orange County Superior
Court, Case No. 30-2021-01221615
B. City of Santa Ana v. Dyer 18 LLC, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-
2022-01248172
C. City of Santa Ana v. Dyer 18 LLC, United States District Court, Case No. 8:22-cv-
00433
D. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana.
Santa Ana Police Department, David Valentin, Kristine Ridge, Sonia Carvalho and
Jason Motsick, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01230129-CU-OE-
CJC
E. 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, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01230134-
CU-WT-CJC
F. Santa Ana Police Officers Association v. City of Santa Ana, PERB Case No. LA-
CE-1620-M
G. Santa Ana Police Officers Association v. City of Santa Ana. Council of the City of
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Santa Ana. and Norma Orozco, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-
01298807-CU-WM-CJC
H. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No. ADJ5249990
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick
Employee Organizations:
• Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
• Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Full -Time Employees
• Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
• Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.8:
A. Property Address: 201 S. Mountain View and 4320 W. 1 st Street, Santa Ana, CA
92704, APN: 188-021-10 and 188-021-11
Negotiators: City Manager Kristine Ridge
Negotiating Party: Charles Akoboff Family Trust, the Lucik Akoboff Revocable Trust
and Anna Poladian Trust
Terms: Potential Acquisition
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at
the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Ivan Pitts
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to the City's Executive
Assistants and Executive Secretaries in Honor of Women's History Month.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra declaring March 2023 as Arts in
Education Month.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT — Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for
ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
I CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 3 through 16.
3. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Appoint David Crockett Nominated by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez as the Ward 3
Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial -Term Expiring December 10, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Appoint David Crockett to the Personnel Board as the Ward
3 representative and administer Oath of Office.
5. Appoint Carlos Perea Nominated by Councilmember Vazquez as the Ward 2
Representative to the Police Oversight Commission for a Full -Term Expiring December
8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Carlos Perea to the Police Oversight Commission
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as the Ward 2 representative and administer Oath of Office.
6. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2022
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non -Public Works
and up to $250,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, valued at up to $50,000 for non-
public works contracts and agreements and up to $250,000 for public works contracts
and agreements.
8. Final Payment to Naphcare, Inc. in the amount of $66,772 for Inmate Medical Services
(General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize final payment to Naphcare, Inc. for past services
rendered in the amount of $66,772.
9. Award Blanket Order Contracts to HD Supply, Snap -on, WESCO Distribution, Inc; and
White Cap, LP for Maintenance, Repair, and Operating Supplies and Equipment in the
Annual not to Exceed Aggregate Amount of $565,000 for a One -Year Term Ending on
March 31, 2024, with Provisions for up to Five Additional One -Year Renewal Periods
(Specification No. 23-015) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a blanket order contract to vendors listed below for
as -needed maintenance, repair, operating supplies, and equipment for a one-year term
ending on March 31, 2024, with provisions for up to five one-year renewal periods in
accordance with each vendor's respective contract terms and conditions, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. The annual
aggregate not -to -exceed amount is $565,000, with a total aggregate not -to -exceed
amount of $3,390,000 for the entire term, including renewal periods exercisable by the
City Manager.
HD Supply, San Diego, CA
Snap-On, Kenosha, WI
WESCO Distribution, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
White Cap, LP., Orlando, FL
10. Award a Construction Contract to Excel Paving Co. in the Amount of $1,798,800.00
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for the West Willits Protected Bike Lanes from Fairview Street to Raitt Street Project,
with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,277,000.00 (Project No. 19-6948,
ATPSBL-5063(195)) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Award a construction contract to Excel Paving Co., the
lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of
$1,798,800.00, for construction of the West Willits Protected Bike Lanes from
Fairview Street to Raitt Street Project, for a term beginning March 7, 2023 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.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$2,277,000.00, which includes $1,798,800.00 for the construction contract,
$270,000.00 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $208,200.00
project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
11. Approve an Amendment to the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program for
$752,471.25 and Award a Construction Contract to International Line Builders, Inc. in
the Amount of $601,977.00 for the Saddleback View Neighborhood Street Lighting
Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $752,471.25 (Project No. 22-
6017) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the FY 2022-23 Capital
Improvement Program to include $752,471.25 in construction funds for the
Saddleback View Neighborhood Street Lighting Project (Project No. 22-6017).
2. Award a construction contract to International Line Builders, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $601,977.00, for
construction of the Saddleback View Neighborhood Street Lighting Project, for the
term beginning March 7, 2023, 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.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$752,471.25, which includes $601,977.00 for the construction contract, $90,296.55
for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $60,197.70 project
contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
12. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment, and Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor
Belco Electric, Inc., in the Amount of $493,244.76 for the Bristol Street and Santa
Clara Avenue Traffic Signal Installation Project with an Estimated Project Delivery
Cost of $616,555.95 (Project No. 22-6995) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$297,100 in FY 2022-23 Highway Safety Improvement Program, State Grant -Direct
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funds into the Public Services Street Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than
Building expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $493,244.76, for
construction of the Bristol Street and Santa Clara Avenue Traffic Signal Installation
Project, for the term beginning March 7, 2023, and ending upon project completion,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost
of $616,555.95, which includes $493,244.76 for the construction contract; $73,986.71
for contract administration, inspection and testing; and a $49,324.48 project
contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Approve an amendment to the FY 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program to
include $297,100 in construction funding from Highway Safety Improvement Program
grant funds and $320,000 in construction funding from General Funds approved in FY
22-23 proposed budget for the Bristol Street and Santa Clara Avenue Traffic Signal
Modification.
13. Approve a Loan Agreement with North Broadway Housing Partners LP (C/O
Jamboree Housing Corporation and WISEPIace) for a total of $5,256,327 for the
Development of the WISEPIace Permanent Supportive Housing Project Located at
1411 N Broadway; Approve a Subordination Agreement with Bank of America as the
Senior Lender; Approve Two (2) Subordination Agreements with the County of
Orange and the Orange County Housing Finance Trust, Respectively, as Junior
Lenders (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Loan
Agreement with North Broadway Housing Partners LP (c/o Jamboree Housing
Corporation and WISEPIace) for $5,256,327 in HOME Investment Partnerships
Program - American Rescue Plan ("HOME -ARP") funds for the development of the
WISEPIace Permanent Supportive Housing project located at 1411 N. Broadway,
Santa Ana, CA 92701, APN 398-523-04 ("Site") subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023-XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Subordination Agreement with Bank of
America to subordinate the City's Loan Agreement to a senior loan, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
A-2023-XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute two (2) Subordination Agreements with the
County of Orange ("County") and Orange County Housing Finance Trust ("OCHFT),
respectively, to subordinate the County and OCHFT's junior loan agreements to the
City's HOME -ARP Loan Agreement, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement Nos. A-2023-XXX and A-2023-XXX).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a future Subordination Agreement with
Jamboree Housing Corporation, WISEPIace, Bank of America and/or any other
senior lender as needed after the WISEPIace Permanent Supportive Housing project
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is complete, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-
XXX).
14. Resolution Accepting the In -Kind Donation for the Repair and Resurfacing of the
Basketball Court at Portola Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF THE REPAIR AND RESURFACING OF THE
BASKETBALL COURT AT PORTOLA PARK
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute donation agreement with Project Backboard
for the repair and resurfacing of a basketball court, valued at approximately $75,000,
with no cost to the City, for the period of March 7, 2023 through April 30, 2023, subject
to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2023-XXX).
15. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Grant Application Submission for California
Department of Water Resources 2022 Urban and Community Drought Relief Grant
Program (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AUTHORIZING THE GRANT APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND EXECUTION
FOR THE WELL 38 WELLHEAD TREATMENT PROJECT AND WEST STATION
WELL PROJECT
16. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Affirming its Dedication and
its Priority to Protect the Health, Safety and Welfare of Its Residents, Visitors, and
Business Owners in the Enforcement of State Sidewalk Vendor Regulations, the
Federal Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and Other Disability Access
Standards, and All Local Regulations Pertaining to the Use and Maintenance of
Public Sidewalks and Other Pedestrian Pathways, and Urging the State Legislature of
the State of California to Amend State Law and Allow Local Jurisdictions the Right of
Self -Determination to Enact Local Sidewalk Regulations
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-XXX
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY
OF ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING ITS DEDICATION AND ITS
PRIORITY TO PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF ITS
RESIDENTS, VISITORS, AND BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF
STATE SIDEWALK VENDOR REGULATIONS, THE FEDERAL AMERICANS WITH
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DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 AND OTHER DISABILITY ACCESS STANDARDS,
AND ALL LOCAL REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE USE AND MAINTENANCE
OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS, AND URGING
THE STATE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO AMEND STATE
LAW AND ALLOW LOCAL JURISDICTIONS THE RIGHT OF SELF-
DETERMINATION TO ENACT LOCAL SIDEWALK REGULATIONS
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
I BUSINESS CALENDAR
17. Ordinance Amending Article XI Of Chapter 33 Of The Santa Ana Municipal Code
(Streets Sidewalks And Public Works) Related To Ceremonial Street Naming
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Article XI
of Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code relating to ceremonial street naming.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
(STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) RELATING TO CEREMONIAL
STREET NAMING
18. Senior Citizens Commission Informational Report
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
I WORK STUDY SESSION
19. Environmental Sanitation and Roadway Cleaning Fee Work Study Session
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
20. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Direct Staff to
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Prepare an Ordinance Amending Section 8-6 of the Municipal Code to Increase
Transparency and Accountability Regarding Contractor and Subcontractor
Disclosures — Councilmember Phan
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Explore the
Feasibility of the Conversion of the City of Santa Ana -Owned Parcels within the River
View Golf Course to Parkland — Mayor Pro Tern Lopez and Councilmember
Hernandez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE — If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sunshine Ordinance — Work Study Session
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