HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-12-06 RegularMinutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
December 06, 2022
CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 5:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
Acting 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
Norma Orozco
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Closed Session Meeting to order at 5:12 P.M.
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MINUTES: Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco conducted Roll Call.
Councilmembers Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, and Mayor Sarmiento were present in person.
Councilmember Hernandez and Councilmember Mendoza attended via teleconference.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra joined the meeting in person during Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS-- Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
MINUTES: No public comments were received regarding Closed Session items.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 5:14 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS —The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick
Employee Organizations:
• Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
• Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Full -Time Employees
• Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
• Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Santa
Ana Police Department David Valentin Kristin (sic) Ridge, Sonia Carvalho, Jason
Motsick, and Does I-X, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2021- 01230129
B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. David Valentin, Sonia
Carvalho Kristine Ridge City of Santa Ana Santa Ana Police Department, Santa Ana City
Attorney's Office, and Does I-X, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-
2021-01230134
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.
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RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento reconvened the City Council at 6:03 P.M.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco conducted roll call. Councilmembers
Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, and Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra, and Mayor Sarmiento
were present in person. Councilmember Mendoza attended via teleconference.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra
Pastor Segal Simon
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra to the Segerstrom High
School Girls Tennis Team for winning the CIF Championship.
Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez and Mayor Sarmiento to the
Assistance League of Santa Ana for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Concern America for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento presented Certificates of Recognition to the following outgoing
commissioners: Gabriela Hernandez, Joese Gloria Hernandez, Manny Escamilla, and Tim
Johnson. He also expressed his gratitude to the commissioners who were not able to attend:
Emily Tucker, Ginelle Hardy, Andres Ramirez, Richard Santana, and Eric Alderete.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
MINUTES: No presentations.
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.
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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: John Raya spoke of the positive impact TKO Boxing Club has had in his life
and in the community.
Robbie Munoz stated that he would not be the person he is today without the support of
the members of the TKO Boxing Club and requested that Council work collaboratively with
the club to ensure a continued legacy.
Ray Diaz thanked Mayor Sarmiento for all of his hard work and dedication while serving the
residents of Santa Ana as a councilmember and as mayor.
Tim Johnson announced that the County of Orange and PATH will be hosting an
informational session regarding the Yale Navigation Center via Zoom on December 7,
2023, at 4:00 P.M.
Curtis Shipp spoke in support of Item 26 and in honor of his late mother, Helen Shipp.
Dwayne Shipp, President of the Orange County Heritage Council, spoke in support of Item
26 and of his excitement to see Santa Ana continue to grow and diversify.
Francisco Salazar spoke of the positive impact being a member of the TKO Boxing Club
made in his life.
Joese Hernandez thanked Mayor Sarmiento for his service to the residents of Santa Ana,
specifically his work regarding the rent control and just cause evictions ordinances and
the Police Oversight Committee.
Victor Mendez thanked Mayor Sarmiento for his service, voiced concern for the safety of the
residents of senior affordable housing communities, and commented on Item 28.
Linda Stinnett spoke of her family's history in the City of Santa Ana and the thanked the
Council for their continued help toward senior citizens.
Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco reported out the summary of email comments
received: Two (2) comments regarding Item 5, One (1) comment in support of Item 12, and
One (1) comment in support of Item 21.
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CONSENTCALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 24.
MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza pulled Item No. 12 and Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra
pulled Items Nos. 6 and 17 for separate discussion and consideration. Councilmember
Lopez provided comments on Item 20 and recorded a No vote on the item.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember
Penaloza to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 through 24 with the exception
of Items 6, 12, and 17.
YES: 7 — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember Lopez, — Councilmember
Mendoza, — Councilmember Penaloza, — Councilmember Phan, — Mayor Pro Tern
Bacerra, — Mayor Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7 — 0 — 0 — 0 — Pass
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Receive and File the Certification of Approval by City Engineer of the Final Parcel Map
2021-144 (1513 West Civic Center Drive) (Applicant: Saul Delgado representing 1513 Civic
Center, LLC)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the certification of approval by City Engineer of the
final Parcel Map 2021-144.
6. 2022-2023 Historic Resources Commission Historic Preservation Work Program
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Historic Preservation Work Program for
2022-2023 as recommended by the Historic Resources Commission.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra directed staff to research funding sources for future
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historic resource surveys.
No further action taken.
7. Award a Blanket Order Contract to CDW-G for Adobe Software and Subscriptions, in an
annual amount not to exceed $75,000 (Specification No. 22-149) (General and Non -General
Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award a contract for the purchase of Adobe Software and
Subscriptions, for an eleven -month period expiring October 30, 2023, with provision for one
optional one-year renewal exercisable by the City Manager, in an annual amount not to exceed
$75,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
8. Amend the Blanket Order Contract with Horizons Construction Co., Pro -Craft Construction,
Inc., and Veme's Plumbing for Plumbing Services by Increasing it to an Annual Aggregate
Amount Not to Exceed $370,000 for the Remainder of the Contract Term (Specification No.
20-118) (General and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase order contracts
with Horizons Construction Co., Pro -Craft Construction, Inc., and Verne's Plumbing for
plumbing services to increase the annual amount by $165,000, for a revised annual
aggregate amount not to exceed $370,000, for the remainder of the current one-year term
expiring September 30, 2023, and two one-year renewal periods, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
9. Award Blanket Order Contracts to Daniels Tire Service and Parkhouse Tire, Inc. for Vehicle
Tires in the Annual Aggregate Amount of $200,000, for a One -Year Term with Four, One -Year
Renewal Options (Specification No. 22-157) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award blanket order contracts to Daniels Tire Service and
Parkhouse Tire, Inc. for vehicle tires for a one-year period beginning December 6, 2022
and expiring December 5, 2023, with provisions for four, one-year renewals, in an annual
aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney.
10. Approve Appropriation Adjustments Recognizing Housing Assistance Payments and
Administrative Funds to Administer New and Existing Vouchers (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing additional
Housing Assistance Payments funds in the amount of $623,708 in the revenue account
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and appropriating the same amount to the expenditure account to administer 38 new
vouchers. Also, recognize an additional $28,500 in Special Administrative Fees in the
revenue account to expend the same amount on expenditure account. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing additional Foster Youth to
Independence Housing Assistance Payments funds in the amount of $376,512 in revenue
account and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account to administer 25 new
Foster Youth to Independence vouchers. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing additional Administrative funds in the
amount of $115,500 in the revenue account and appropriating the same amount to the
expenditure account to administer 231 existing Mainstream Program Vouchers. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
11. Approve an Agreement and Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing Grant Revenue in an
amount not to exceed $9,928 for the California State Library for the Zip Books Program
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Library Services Director to execute a Grant
Agreement via DocuSign, accepting grant funds in the amount of $9,928 for the Zip Books
Program, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-230).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $9,928 in grant revenue from the
California State Library and appropriate $9,928 into the corresponding expenditure account
to implement the program. (Requires five affirmative votes)
12. Agreement with the Delhi Center to Lease Space for a New Library Branch (General Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with
the Delhi Center for 2,465 square feet of leased space and adjacent exterior space fora
new Library Branch, for a ten-year term beginning March 1, 2023, with an option for two
five-year renewals, monthly rent rate of $3,550.00 with an annual 3% increase, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2022-239).
MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza expressed excitement for the new library space and
requested a correction to the staff report that the last number of the first paragraph in the
Discussion Section of the staff report should read "2023" not "2024."
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Penaloza, seconded by Mayor Sarmiento to
Approve Item No. 12.
YES: 7 — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember Lopez, — Councilmember
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Mendoza, — Councilmember Penaloza, — Councilmember Phan, — Mayor Pro Tern
Bacerra, — Mayor Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 — Pass
13. Agreement Amendment with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange
County for Senior Meal Programs to Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $50,000 for a
New Agreement Total Not to Exceed $100,000 and Extend the Agreement Term by Six
Months through June 30, 2023 (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Managerto execute an agreement amendment
with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for Senior Meal
Programs to increase the total agreement amount by $50,000, for a new agreement total not
to exceed $100,000, and extend the agreement term by six months through June 30, 2023 to
be funded by the General Fund, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-231).
14. Approve Agreement with SDI Presence, LLP for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System
Selection Professional Services in an annual amount not to exceed $128,344 (Non -General
Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Managerto execute an agreement for
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Selection Professional Services with SDI
Presence, LLP (SDI), fora term beginning January 1, 2023, and expiring June 30, 2024, for
a total amount not to exceed $128,344, which includes a contingency in the amount of
$25,669 subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-232).
15. Approve a Renewal Agreement with TSYS Merchant Solutions, LLC, DBA Global
Payments, for Debit and Credit Card Merchant Payment Processing Services, including
Europay, MasterCard, and Visa ("EMV") CHIP & Pin and e-Commerce Gateway
Transaction Integration and Support and Maintenance in the Amount not to Exceed
$1,898,400, which includes a General Contingency of $242,400
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal agreement with
TSYS Merchant Solutions, LLC, DBA Global Payments, for debit and credit card payment
processing services, including Europay, MasterCard, and Visa ("EMV") CHIP & Pin and
e-Commerce gateway transaction integration and support and maintenance in an amount
not to exceed $1,898,400, which includes a general contingency of $242,400 over the
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maximum seven-year life of the agreement. The renewal agreement includes a base term
commencing from December 6, 2022 and expiring December 31, 2025, with a provision for
two renewal options of three years and one year, respectively, ending December 31, 2029,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2022-233).
16. Approve Purchase Agreement with Property Owner Gamsey Corp, for the Full Property
Acquisition for the Real Property Located at 841 N Gamsey Street (APN 005-142-03)
(Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Managerto execute a purchase agreement
with property owner Gamsey Corp, for the full property acquisition for the real property
located at 841 N Garnsey Street also identified as APN 005-142-03 (Property) in the
amount of $765,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-234).
17. Approve an Agreement with City Net to Provide Street Outreach and Engagement
Services for Quality -of -Life Services, in an Amount not to Exceed $2,801,700.10
beginning January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 (Non -General Fund and Revive
Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with City
Net in an amount not to exceed $2,801,700.10 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street
Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds to reports for quality -of -fife
services from January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with provision for three (3)
optional one-year extensions as authorized by the City Manager, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Core Agreement No.
2022-240).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements required by state or federal
agencies forthe use of HHAP and ARPA funding.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra requested staff present a progress report at the
October 17, 2023 meeting, prior to the approval of any extensions with the vendor.
MOTION: Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Phan to
approve as amended to include a progress report before enacting any renewals to
the agreement.
YES: 7 — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember Lopez, — Councilmember
Mendoza, — Councilmember Penaloza, — Councilmember Phan, — Mayor Pro Tern
Bacerra, — Mayor Sarmiento
NO: 0
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ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0 —Pass
18. Approve Agreement with MIG, Inc., for Design Services for the City of Santa Ana's First
Dog Park Project in an Amount Not to Exceed $800,000 for a Three -Year Term (Project No.
22-2755) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Managerto execute an agreement with MIG, Inc.
to provide engineering plans for the City of Santa Ana Dog Park project in the amount of
$703,851, with a contingency of $96,149, for a total amount of $800,000, for a three-year
term beginning December 6, 2022, and expiring December 5, 2025, with an option for two,
one-year extensions, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-235).
19. Approve Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for Architectural
Design Services for Santa Anita Community Center in an Amount Not to Exceed $425,000 for
a Three -Year Term (Project No. 22-1378) (Non -General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana
Program)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Little
Diversified Architectural Consulting to provide architectural design and contact documents
for a new community center in the Santa Anita Park Project in the amount of $350,237, with a
contingency of $74,763, for a total amount of $425,000, for a three-year term beginning
December 6, 2022, and expiring December 5, 2025, with an option for two, one-year
extensions, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-236).
20. Purchase Agreement in the Amount of $725,000 for Full Real Property Acquisition for Warner
Avenue Improvements Phase 2 (Property Owner: Virginia G. Ambriz) (Project No. 18-6901)
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement
with Virginia G. Ambriz, for the full acquisition and goodwill (if any), of the property located at
2246 S Cedar Street (APN 016-214-12) in the amount of $725,000, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement
No. 2022-237).
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez recorded a "No" vote on Item 20.
YES: 7 — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember Mendoza, — Councilmember
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Penaloza, — Councilmember Phan, — Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra, — Mayor Sarmiento
NO: 1 — Councilmember Lopez
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 6— 1 — 0 — 0 — Pass
21. Density Bonus Agreement No. 2022-03 to Facilitate the Construction of a For -Sale
Residential Townhouse Development, Consisting of 51 Townhouse Units with Eight Units
Proposed as Affordable to Low -Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022-091 —Adopt a resolution approving
Density Bonus Agreement No. 2022-03 as conditioned.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Warmington
Residential, Inc., for a 55-year term, for a for -sale residential townhouse development,
consisting of 51 townhouse units with eight units proposed as affordable to low-income
households at 717 S. Lyon Street, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-238).
22. First One-year Extension of Variance No. 2017-05 and Variance No. 2017-06 for the Madison
Mixed -Use Development Project Located at 200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022-092—Adopt a resolution approving a
one-year extension of Variance No. 2017-05 and Variance No. 2017-06.
23. First One-year Extension of Site Plan Review No. 2020-03 and Variance No. 2020-06 for the
4th and Mortimer Mixed -Use Development Project Located at 409 and 509 East Fourth
Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022-093 —Adopt a resolution approving a
one-year extension of Site Plan Review No. 2020-03 and Variance No. 2020-06 to December
15, 2023.
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. 2022-094 — 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.
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**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
25. Facility Use Agreement Amendment with TKO Youth Foundation (TKO) to Reflect a Rate of
$20.00 Per Hour for the Use of the Fitness Room in the Jerome Community Center with
Anticipated Payments from TKO to the City to Reflect the Period from September 1, 2022
Until September 21, 2023 (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council consider approving one of
the two following options:
1. No change to the existing agreement and TKO will maintain responsibility for the Fiscal
Year 2022-23 Miscellaneous Fee of $116.00 per hour for use of the Fitness Room in the
Jerome Community Center with anticipated payments from TKO to the City to reflect the
period from September 1, 2022 until September 21, 2023.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the facility use agreement with
TKO Youth Foundation (TKO) to reflect a rate of $20.00 per hour for the use of the Fitness
Room in the Jerome Community Center with anticipated payments from TKO to the City to
reflect the period from September 1, 2022 until September 21, 2023, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2022-241).
MINUTES: MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to waive all fees for TKO Boxing
Club seconded by Councilmember Mendoza.
Councilmember Lopez provided comments and recorded her agreement with the amended
motion presented by Councilmember Hernandez and as well as staffs recommended
action.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve Recommended
Action Option 2, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra.
Councilmember Phan provided comments and stated her agreement with the substitute
motion by Councilmember Penaloza.
Mayor Sarmiento provided comments and noted his agreement with the original motion
presented by Councilmember Hernandez.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Penaloza, seconded by Mayor Pro
Tern Bacerra to approve Recommended Action, Option 2.
YES: 3 — Councilmember Penaloza, - Councilmember Phan, — Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra
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NO: 4 — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember Lopez, — Councilmember Mendoza, —
Mayor Sarmiento
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 3-4-0 —0 — Fail
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember
Mendoza to approve the agreement and waive all fees.
YES: 7 — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember Lopez, — Councilmember Mendoza, —
Councilmember Penaloza, — Councilmember Phan, — Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, — Mayor
Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7— 0 — 0 — 0 — Pass
26. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022-095—Adopt a resolution authorizing the
ceremonial street naming of Helen M. Shipp Way, along Willits Street from Fairview Street to
Bristol Street, and the ceremonial naming of the intersection of Willits Street and Raitt Street
to Black History Square.
2. Direct staff to install a certain number of ceremonial signs to be approved for the
stretch along Willits Street from Fairview Street to Bristol Street.
MINUTES: Director of Public Works Nabil Saba provided a brief presentation.
Councilmember Hernandez provided comments on the life of Helen M. Shipp and Black
History in Santa Ana and moved to approve Item No. 26 with Option 3 as presented in
the staff report.
Councilmember Phan inquired about creating an informational page on the City's website
regarding historical figures in Santa Ana.
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember
Phan to approve the recommended action with option 3 of the presentation.
YES: 6 — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember Lopez, — Councilmember Penaloza, —
Councilmember Phan, — Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, — Mayor Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 — Councilmember Mendoza
Status: 6-0-0— 1 —Pass
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Public
Hearing items.
27. Public Hearing - A Resolution and an Ordinance Adopting the Updated California and
International Building and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments and Requisite
Findings
Public Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 25, 2022
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Orange County Fire Authority
Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the
provision of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
2. Resolution No. 2022-097— Adopt a resolution of the City Council setting forth findings for
required amendments, modifications and changes with respect to the local climatic,
geographical and topographical conditions within the City of Santa Ana to the California
Building, Residential, Green Standards, Energy, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, and Fire
Codes as amended by the State of California.
3. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2021 International
Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to local
climatic, geographical and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana to the
California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical, Mechanical,
Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of
California.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento opened the Public Hearing at 8:02 P.M. and, seeing no
questions or comments, closed the Public Hearing at 8.03 P.M.
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember
Phan to Approve Public Hearing Item No. 27.
YES: 5 — Councilmember Lopez, — Councilmember Mendoza, — Councilmember Penaloza,
— Councilmember Phan, — Mayor Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 2 — Councilmember Hernandez, — Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra
Status: 5-0-0-2— Pass
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28. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2022-06 — An Urgency Ordinance of the City Council of
the City of Santa Ana amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Compliance with
Changes to State ADU Law Enacted UnderAssembly Bill 2221 and Senate Bill 897 That Will
Take Effect on January 1, 2023
Public Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 25, 2022.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Ordinance No. NS-3030 —Approve Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2022-06 and adopt the Urgency Ordinance by two-thirds (2/3) vote to
amend Article 11 (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
related to accessory dwelling units. (Requires five affirmative votes)
MINUTES: Director of Planning and Building Minh Thai provided a brief presentation.
Mayor Sarmiento opened the Public Hearing at 8:12 P.M. and, seeing no questions or
comments, closed the Public Hearing at 8:13 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra spoke in favor of the item and thanked all of the Planning and
Building staff for their efforts.
Councilmember Phan spoke in favor of the item and wished to remind the public that the
proposed amendment is state mandated.
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember
Hernandez to adopt the ordinance.
YES: 7 — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember Lopez, — Councilmember Mendoza,
— Councilmember Penaloza, — Councilmember Phan, — Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, — Mayor
Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0— Pass
29. Public Hearing -Zoning Ordinance Amendments (ZOAs) Nos. 2022-04 and 2022-05
Amending Chapter 41 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Establish Permit Requirements
and Standards for the Development of Outdoor Dining Areas and the Operation of Mobile
Food Trucks on Private Properties
Public Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 25, 2022.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find and determine that the adoption of these ordinances are
exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
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to sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as amended from time to
time; and
2. Approve first reading of an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
2022-04 establishing permit requirements and development and operational standards for
outdoor dining areas on private properties; and
3. Approve first reading of an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
2022-05 establishing permit requirements and operational standards for the operation of
mobile food trucks on private properties.
MINUTES: Director of Planning and Building Minh Thai provided a brief presentation.
Mayor Sarmiento opened the Public Hearing at 8:26 P.M.
Roberto Guzman (translation: Spanish), member of the Orange County Business
Association, spoke in support of Item 30 and thanked Minh Thai and Alvaro Nunez from
the Planning and Building Department for their assistance.
Mayor Sarmiento closed the Public Hearing at 8:29 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra requested that Ordinance Sec. 21-2304: "all specific
development and specific plan areas that have similar zones" be further clarified.
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza
to approve the recommended actions of Public Hearing Item No. 29.
YES: 6 — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember Mendoza, — Councilmember
Penaloza, — Councilmember Phan, — Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra, — Mayor Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 — Councilmember Lopez
Status: 6-0-0— 1 — Pass
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
City Manager Kristine Ridge provided the following community announcements:
The main library has expanded its hours of operation by eight (8) additional hours: Monday
through Thursday 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., and Friday and Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 6:00
P.M. with additional hours also added at Newhope Library.
The City will be hosting the 2nd Annual Winter Village from December 8. 2022, through
January 8, 2023.
The citywide transition for security services to Lyons Security has been completed and
includes greater integration with the MySantaAna app.
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COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
30. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Evaluate the Current
Vacant Property Registration Requirements and Return with Recommendations to
Enhance its Effectiveness and/or Other Options to Address Both Vacant Structures and
Land — Councilmember Lopez
MINUTES: Item 30 was heard out of order after the City Manager comments.
Councilmember Lopez provided a brief summary of the item.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra spoke on the current foreclosure, abandoned, and vacant
property registry and requested staff research which portions of the registry have been
successful and what improvements can be made.
Councilmember Phan spoke in support of the item and requested staff adhere to the
councilmember requested item policy and include a one page informational report.
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 the attendance of any regional board
or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked Mayor Sarmiento for his service and leadership. He also
announced that he would be partnering with the local non-profit 1901 Projects upcoming toy
drive on Saturday, December 10, 2022, and provided comments on various other community
events.
Councilmember Lopez announced that on December 10, 2022 John Muir Elementary would be
hosting a family movie night. She provided closing comments and thanked Mayor Sarmiento
for his service to the City of Santa Ana.
Councilmember Mendoza congratulated Mayor Sarmiento for his new position as County
Supervisor Elect and thanked staff for all of their hard work and dedication.
Councilmember Penaloza — AB1234 Disclosure The City of Santa Ana paid for his travel
expenses to visit Sacramento for the swearing -in ceremonies of Congressman Thomas
Umberg and Assemblymen Avelino Valencia.
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Councilmember Phan provided various community announcements and requested Council
adjourn the meeting in honor of Nguyen Thi Huang.
Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra announced that his monthly community office hours will be on
December 10, 2022 at Thornton Park.
Mayor Sarmiento thanked staff and the Council for all their hard work and working alongside
him in serving the residents of the City of Santa Ana.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 9:06 P.M. in
memory of Nguyen Thi Huang.
Respectfully Submitted,
Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk
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