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September 06, 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
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Special Closed Session meeting to order at 4:07
p.m.
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ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Roll call was conducted all members 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- THREAT OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One Claim
A. Claim number 20-151093, Thien Au, et al
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)
• 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)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957
Title: City Attorney and City Manager
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code
54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council
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 Special Closed Session for the purpose of conducting
regular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento recessed this portion of the meeting to consider items listed
on the Special Closed Session at 4:08 p.m.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Regular Open meeting to order at 6:27 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Interim Assistant Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco conducted roll call, all
councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
MINUTES: Councilmember Mendoza led the Pledge of Allegiance.
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Pastor Guillermo Gonzalez
Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento to OC Pride for Outstanding
Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring September 6, 2022
as Pancreas Divisum Awareness Day.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Ugochi Nicholson for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Mendoza and Mayor Sarmiento declaring
September 2022 as Hunger Action Month.
5. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan declaring September 10, 2022 as
Mid -Autumn Festival Day.
6. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring September 15 through
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October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7. COVID-19 Update in the Community
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief presentation.
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.
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: Councilmember Phan provided her comments before the consideration of the
consent calendar. She noted that as a director of the Metropolitan Water District of
Southern California Board she would like to invite all eligible Santa Ana residents to apply
to attend a free trip to tour the California Water System; including the Orville Dam.
Interim Assistant Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco reported out on the correspondence
received.
Kathy Scott spoke on safety issue, concerns with Metro East parking situation and
Operation Safe Passage for Seniors.
Neelofur Sheikh spoke on rent affordability.
Kristyan Zhei spoke on rent control, rent increase and fixed income.
Chaungoc Nguyen spoke on toxic cigarette smoke outside her apartment.
Roxie Sanches spoke on Metro East Senior apartments, 10 percent increase in rent and
asked for amendment in ordinance to Include seniors in rent control.
Nancy Emerson spoke on 10 percent increase in rent. Asked for funding for assisting with
rent.
Angie Yanuzzi spoke rent increase, fixed income and affordable rent for senior.
Carlos Manrique spoke on social security not covering rent.
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Deepa Bijlam spoke on social security not covering rent.
Tracy La the Executive Director from Viet Rise Organization to address item 26. In support
of a rental registry and rent board as part long term implementation plan for the rent
stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance that were passed in 2021. Expressed
opposition recommendation to contract a mediator.
Vincent Tranwith with Viet Rise comment on item 26 in support of establishing rent registry
and rent board as part long term implementation plan for the rent stabilization and just
cause eviction ordinance that were passed in 2021. Expressed opposition
recommendation to contract a mediator.
Nathaniel Greensides spoke on elderly senior citizens seeing a 10 percent rent increase,
rent control board and local rent registry.
Linda Stinnett spoke on rent increase.
David Carbajal spoke on rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordnances. Addressed
item 26.
Indigo Vu commented on item 26. Spoke in support of establishing rental registry and rent
board as part long term implementation plan for the rent stabilization and just cause
eviction ordinance that were passed in 2021. Expressed opposition recommendation to
contract a mediator.
Mextli Lopez a volunteer with Tenets United. Commented on item 26. Spoke in support of
establishing rental registry and rent board.
Rosa Salgado spoke on U Visa.
Lisa Nguyen staff member with Viet Rise. Commented on item 26. Spoke in support of
establishing rental registry and rent board. Expressed opposition recommendation to
contract a mediator.
Victor Mendez spoke on rent increase of 10 percent in affordable housing.
Magdalena Menchaca spoke on rent increase, affordable housing and rent control
ordinances.
Houshang spoke on 10 percent rent increase.
Jeff Katz spoke on code enforcement, public safety committee and Block Beautification
Program.
Berth Ramirez spoke on rent control and issues parking at apartment complex.
Kavle a volunteer with Tenants United Santa Ana, spoke in support of rent board and rental
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registry.
Carl Beniger spoke in support of Item 13 and city solar programs.
Danny spoke in support of Item 30.
Maria Victoria spoke on rent stabilization, just cause eviction ordinance and rent increase.
Ana Charco a Housing Councilor with Latino Health Access, spoke on rent stabilization,
just cause eviction ordinance and rent increase.
Anabel Para a Member of Esperanza de la Comunidad. Spoke on housing issues
including harassment, lack of resources, lack of funding and lack of assistance to help
prevent evictions, physical and physiological abuse.
Martha Garcia a member of inquilinos Esperanza. Spoke on Item 26.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 8 through 25.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Adjourned Meeting of June 15, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Minutes from the Special Closed Session, Regular and Special Housing Authority
Meeting of July 19, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
12. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April
2022 — June 2022
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Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division
Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 — June 2022.
13. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order to National Auto
Fleet Group in the Amount of $229,087.64 for Four Ford F-150 Electric (EV) Trucks
(Specification No. 22-113) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment allocating revenues
received in FY 2022-2023 in the amount of $251,268 in the Air Quality Improvement
(AB 2766), Special Revenue Fund account and appropriating the same amount into
the Air Quality Improvement, Fleet Services-MSRC Program expenditure account for
FY 2022-2023 Machinery & Equipment. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Recognize grant reimbursement received in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766)
Special Revenue Fund account in the amount of $251,268.50 in Fiscal Year 2022-
2023.
3. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to National Auto
Fleet Group for the purchase of five Ford F-150 EV Trucks, in the amount of
$229,087.64, plus a contingency of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$249,087.64, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
14. Construction of a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Installation of a Universally
Accessible Playground at Thornton Park: Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to
Recognize $4,000,000 in Grant Revenue from the State of California Natural
Resources Agency, Recognize $230,250 in Revenue Received in Prior Years from
Residential Development District 3, and Amend the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital
Improvement Program (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize
$4,000,000 in grant revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency
into the State Grant -Direct revenue account and appropriate $2,000,000 into the
State Resources Agency Grant, Building Improvements expenditure account, and
$2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Improvements Other than
Building expenditure account to construct a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and
install a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $230,250 in revenue received
from prior years into the Residential Development District 3, Park Acquisition &
Development Fees revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the
Residential Development District 3, Building Improvements expenditure account.
(Requires five affirmative votes)
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3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Improvement
Program to include the Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Universally Accessible
Playground at Thornton Park projects.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez
to Approve.
YES: 7 — Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
15. Approve Appropriation Adjustment and Amendment to the FY 2022-23 Capital
Improvement Program to Increase Construction Engineering and Contingencies by
$574,578 for the Flower Street Sewer Main Improvements Project (Project No. 18-
6616) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$574,578 of prior year fund 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, Water Capital Project
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program
to add Greenleaf Water Main Improvements Project (23-6474).
16. Historic Property Preservation Agreements
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
attached Mills Act agreement with the below -referenced property owners for the
identified structure(s), subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
Property Ownerfs). Historic Property Preservation Agreement No.,
Address/House. Vote by HRC
1. Joey Fermann and Rachel LaVigne, 2020-21, 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue,
7:0:0:2 (Rush and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022-XXX)
2. Janna Middel, 2022-10, 1811 Greenleaf Street, 8:0:0:1 (Hardy Absent) (Agreement
No. 2022-XXX)
3. Anthony and Patricia Castillo, 2022-11, 1916 Greenleaf Street, 7:1:0:1 (Carpenter
Dissenting and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022-XXX)
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MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement Nos. 2022-163,2022-165 and 2022-
168 were approved.
17. Approve Master Agreement for Court Reporting and Transcription Services with
Veritext Corporation, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General
Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Veritext Corporation to provide court reporting and transcription services not to
exceed $150,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-173 was approved.
18. Approve Master Agreements for Bilingual Testing Services with ALTA Language
Services, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
ALTA Language Services, Inc. to provide language proficiency testing services not to
exceed $100,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 with three -
one (1) year renewal options, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-162 was approved.
19. Approve Agreements with Pre -Paid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield to Provide
Identity Theft Services and United Pet Care, LLC to Provide Pet Care Insurance for
2023 Employee Benefits
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement
with Pre -Paid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield, for identity theft services,
effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for
additional one (1) year terms), subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with United Pet Care, LLC,
for pet care insurance, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with
automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-
XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement Nos. 2022-170 and 2022-172 were
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approved.
20. Approve an Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a
Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to Exceed $500,000 for up to a Two -Year
Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in
an amount not to exceed $500,000 for a two-year period beginning September 6,
2022 and expiring on September 5, 2024, with a provision for one one-year
extension, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2022-XXX).
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza to
Approve.
YES: 7 — Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-164 was approved.
21. Approve an Agreement for Contract with Walk'n Rollers for Grant -Funded Willits
Street Safe Routes to School Education Program (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Walk'n Rollers to provide bicycle safety education services commencing September
6, 2022, for a two-year period, beginning September 6, 2022 through September 5,
2024 in an amount not to exceed $196,415, with the option for one, one-year
extension, subject non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-174 was approved.
22. Authorize a Purchase Agreement in the Amount of $800,000 for Full Real Property
Acquisition for Warner Avenue Improvements Phase 2 (Property Owner: Jose B.
Hernandez) (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 Jose B. Hernandez, for the full property acquisition
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and goodwill (if any) for the real property located at 809 E. Warner (APN 016-104-21)
in the amount of $800,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Core Agreement No. 2022-167 was approved.
23. Approve agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps as a subcontractor to
the Californians for All Youth Workforce Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Orange County Conservation Corps in an amount of $1,499,087 for a period from
September 6, 2022 to May 1, 2024, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-169 was approved.
24. 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. 2022-073 was approved.
25. Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc. for the Administration,
Management and Implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction
Ordinances on an As —Needed Basis in an Amount not to exceed $500,000
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First
Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc., for the administration, management and
implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances, for a
one-year term beginning on September 6, 2022, in a total amount not to exceed
$500,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to reallocate up to $500,000 from the Revive Santa Ana
Spending Plan to pay for the administration, management and implementation of the
Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances that will be provided by RSG,
Inc.
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MINUTES: This consent Item - Agreement No. 2022-171 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Mendoza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra to
Motion to Reconsider item.
YES: 5 — Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 2 — Penaloza, — Phan
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 5-2-0-0 —Pass
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to
Approve recommended action.
YES: 5 — Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Sarmiento
NO: 2 — Mendoza, — Bacerra
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 5-2-0-0 —Pass
Moved by Councilmember Mendoza, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to
Approve Consent Calendar items 8 through 25 with the exception of items 14 and
20. Councilmember Bacerra voted no on item 25.
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
26. Long -Term Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction
Ordinances
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt the Long -Term Implementation Plan for the Rent
Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to begin drafting amendments to the
Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances based upon the Long -Term
Implementation Plan.
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Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to
Approve the recommended action 1 and 2, to also include the summary of
amendments recited by City Manager Kristine Ridge.
YES: 4 — Hernandez, Lopez, Phan, Sarmiento
NO: 3 — Mendoza, — Penaloza, — Bacerra
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 4-3-0-0 —Pass
MINUTES: Community Development staff provided a brief presentation.
Councilmember Hernandez requested the following; the rental registry fee not
exceed $100, that City Attorney's Office and the Code Enforcement Division work
closely together, Rental Housing Board be comprised of 4 tenants and 2 landlords,
and the removal of the mediation aspect.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra stated his opposition to the item.
Councilmember Mendoza, requested to reconsider item 25.
Councilmember Lopez provided comments regarding the rental registry fee, and
the rent board.
Councilmember Phan requested mediation be maintained, expressed support for
staff's recommendation of providing a variety of options regarding the rental registry
fee, ensuring the fee sum is equitable. Requested the fee study reflect the monetary
change if a fair petition cost is included. Request amendments to the RSO and
JCEO to make affordable housing eligible for both, and remove the exemption for
substantial rehabs. Lastly, landlords must be registered in order to increase their
rent rate and requests the City Attorney's office provides a redline version within 4
weeks.
Councilmember Penaloza provided various questions and comments.
Mayor Sarmiento expressed support for having a seven -member board with at
least one member being a mobile home tenant.
City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief summary of the council's direction.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
27. Public Hearing - Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal
Year2021
Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 15, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual
Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by
Councilmember Mendoza to Approve.
YES: 7 — Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento opened the Public Hearing at 10:15 p.m.
No public comments
Mayor Sarmiento closed the Public Hearing at 10:16 p.m.
28. Joint Public Hearing —Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement
for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842
N Garnsey Street (APN 005-142-58, 005-142-35, and 005-142-47) for Park
Space (Contingent upon approval of Special Successor Agency Item #3.)
Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and
August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt a resolution making
certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor
Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency
and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower
Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 005-142-58, 005-142-35, and 005-142-47),
and authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all
required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower
Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 005-142-58, 005-142-
35, and 005-142-47) in the amount of $598,000 plus closing costs and escrow fees,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
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(Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to
Approve.
YES: 7 — Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento opened the Joint Public Hearing at 10:16 p.m.
No public comments
Mayor Sarmiento closed the Joint Public Hearing at 10:17 p.m.
Mayor Sarmiento recessed the Regular Open Session and convened to the Special
Successor Agency at 10:18 p.m.
WORK STUDY SESSION
29. Campaign Finance Reform
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
MINUTES: Management Analyst Daniel Soto provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and direction was provided to staff.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
30. Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft a Revision of
SAPD Policy to Require Officers to Update Calling Parties Upon Resolution of Calls
For Service — Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra
MINUTES: Council discussion ensued and direction was provided to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided various comments regarding upcoming
City events.
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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 Phan provided her comments out of order, before the consent
calendar.
Mayor Sarmiento provided comments regarding the reopening of 4th street and various
other comments.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked the new Parks and Recreation for his help, in hosting
the first Chicano Festival. Spoke in remembrance of Artesia Pilar business owner,
Armando Aguinaga.
Councilmember Lopez thanks staff for all their hard work and announced that City
Manager staff connected with Rosa Salgado on September 28, 2021.
Councilmember Mendoza asked council to wear orange in support of her proclamation
and provided various other comments.
Councilmember Penaloza extended an invitation to the residents of ward 6, to attend the
Wilshire Square and Memorial Park Neighborhood Association meetings and provided
various other comments.
Councilmember Bacerrra announced his community office hours on September 10, 2022
and provided various other comments.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Adjourn in memory of Pamela Gallegos.
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MINUTES: Meeting also adjourned in memory of Amrando Aguinaga
Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 11:29 p.m.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members
Vice Chair
Chair
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of the Council
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Phil Bacerra
Vicente Sarmiento
Kristine Ridge
Sonia R. Carvalho
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento called the Housing Authority meeting to order at 10:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: All members were present.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 5.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Housing Authority Meeting of June 6, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
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3. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #10 in the
City Council agenda)
4. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #11 in the
City Council agenda)
5. Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of April 1,
2022 to June 30, 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice
Voucher Program for the period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022.
Moved by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza to
Approve Consent Calendar 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**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting and convene to the Special
Successor Agency meeting.
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and reconvened to
the Regular meeting at 10:21 p.m.
SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
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Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
Clerk of the Council
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Phil Bacerra
Vicente Sarmiento
Kristine Ridge
Sonia R. Carvalho
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address Successor Agency on items
on the Successor Agency Authority agenda.
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 Special Successor Agency meeting of Janurary 18, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to
Approve Consent Calendar 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**
I PUBLIC HEARING
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3. Joint Public Hearing —Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement
for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842
N Garnsey Street (APN 005-142-58, 005-142-35, and 005-142-47) for Park
Space (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #28.)
Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August
30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: SUCCESSOR AGENCY ACTION
1. Resolution No. 2022-XXX— Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect
to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase
and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of
various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey
Street (APN 005-142-58, 005-142-35, and 005-142-47), and authorize the Executive
Director to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and
all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower
Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 005-142-58, 005-142-35,
and 005-142-47) in the amount of $598,000, plus closing costs and escrow fees,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the Executive Director and General
Counsel.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to
Approve.
YES: 7 — Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7-0-0-0— Pass
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento opened the Joint Public Hearing at 10:19 p.m.
No public comments
Chair Sarmiento closed the Joint Public Hearing at 10:20 p.m.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the Successor Agency meeting and reconvene to the Regular
City Council Meeting.
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