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November 15, 2022
CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:45 P.M.
(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 Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Acting Clerk of the Norma Orozco
Council
Pfm%l I rAl I
MINUTES: Coon cilmember Penaloza called the meeting to order at 5:07 P.M,
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MINUTES: Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco conducted Roll Call.
Councilmembers Lopez and Penaloza were present in person. Councilmember
Mendoza and Councilmember Phan attended via teleconference. Mayor Pro Term
Ba cerra joined the meeting at 5.-24 P.M. and Mayor Sarmiento joined the meeting at
5:41 P.M., both in person.
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: Councilmember Penaloza recessed to consider items on the Closed
Session Agenda at 5:08 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:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code:
A. Lonerock, Inc. v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case
N. 30- 2021-01211998-CU-BC-CJC
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Dover-nment Code
Section 54,957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason
Motsick
Employee Organizations:
0 Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
a Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
a Service Employees' International Union (S E I U) Fu I I-Ti me Employees
0 Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Part -Time Non -Civil
Service Employees
0 Confidential Association of Santa Ana
• (CASA} Santa Ana Management
Association (SAMA)
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3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENTAPPOINTIVIENT pursuant to
Govemment 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 Closed
Session.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmie n to reconvened the City Council al 6: 10 P.M.
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MINUTES: Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco conducted Roll Call.
Councilmembers Penaloza, Mayor Pro Term Bacerra-, coup cilmember Phan (via
teleconference) and Mayor Sarmiento were present. Coon cilmember Lopez joined
the meeting at 6:13 P.M., Councilmember Hernaode zjoined the meeting at 6:20
P.M., and Councilmerr, ber Mendozajoined the meeting (via teleconference) at 6.-24
P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councillmember Pen alloza
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
CEREM ON IIAL PRESENTATIONS
Pastor Danny De Leon Sr.
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Sarmiento to the Guzman Family for their
Outstanding Contributions related to Advancing Equity in the Public Education
System in the U.S.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
2. Homelessness Update
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief presentation.
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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., Blanca Arellanes spoke regarding the Downtown Santa Ana
Improvement District.
Maureen Sorkin spoke in opposition of the Downtown Santa Ana Improvement
District.
Bulmaro Vincente, Policy Director for hi pa, spoke on police oversight and in
support of repealing the Anti -Cruising Ordinance.
Joaquin Martinez, the owner of Elite Fitness, spoke on changes they would like to
see with the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement District.
Delilah Snell spoke on changes they would like to see to the Downtown Santa Ana
Business Improvement District.
Lexi Hernandez Climate Equity Organizer with Climate Action Campaign., spoke on
Item 12. She also spoke in support of Item 14 and Item 21 and commented on
reducing emissions and creating climate -resilient communities.
Josue Pineda spoke on Item 5 and Item 27 and the difference between street
racing" takeovers, and street cruising,
Nasario Bastidal President of Uniques Car Club, spoke on Item 27 and the
positive impact that his lowrider car club has had in the community and having to
travel to other counties and states in order to participate in cruising events.
Victor Longoria spoke in support of repealing the anti -cruising ordinance.
Junior Longoria spoke in support of repealing the anti -cruising ordnance.
Robert Ruiz spoke in support of repealing the anti -cruising ordinance and the
multi -generational impact the lowri der community has had on his family.
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Armando Nunez Aguilar spoke in support of repealing the anti -cruising ordinance
and provided comments about his 25 years in a car club.
Jorge Mendoza, President of Slick Slide Car Club, spoke of the lowrider communit .
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Ma rcela Pra do spoke regarding the de va s ta ting past years the Fourth Stre e t
merchants have had to endure as a result of the pandemic and the construction of
the streetcar. She also spoke in opposition of the Santa Ana Business Improvement
District.
Maria Perez., Fourth Street business owner, spoke in opposition of the Santa Ana
Business Improvement District.
Shawn Makhani spoke on various topics and the Santa Ana Business Improvement
District.
Maribel Gomez;, Fourth Street business owner,, spoke in opposition of the Santa
Ana Business Improvement District.
Walter Ayala spoke in opposition of the Santa Ana Business Improvement District.
Lorraine Quinones, California Lowrider Alliance, spoke in support of repealing the
anti -cruising ordnance.
Vince Quinones spoke on Item 27 in support of repealing the anti -cruising
ordinance.
Victor Mendez spoke on changes they would like to see in the Police
Oversight Commission and spoke on the Use of Revive Funds for the
Senior Citizens Committee.
Robert Rodriguez spoke on repealing the anti -cruising ordinance.
Saul Garcia spoke on Item 27 and the impact the automotive class has on the
students at Valley High School.
Raul Yanez, Downtown business owner and President of the Santa Ana Business
Council, spoke on keeping the Santa Ana Business Improvement District.
Tito Caro, President of Boulevard Knights, spoke on various topics and repealing
the anti -cruising ordinance.
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Mike HLIsain, business owner in downtown Santa Ana, spoke in favor of keeping the
Santa Ana Business Improvement District.
JC spoke on his pride for cruising and in support of repealing the anti -cruising
ordinance.
Jennie Rojas, Policy Advocate a n d Orga n izer for the American Civil Liberties
Union of sou hem California, spoke in support of Item 5.
Juliet Castro, business owner in Do wn to wn Santa Aria, spoke in opposition of the
Santa Ana Business Improvement District.
George Rhineheart spoke on repealing the anti -cruising ordinance.
Ginette Sanchez spoke on canceling the Santa Ana Business Improvement District.
Ana Padilla, Fourth Street business owner, spoke on dissolving the Santa Ana
Business Improvement District.
Acting Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco reported the summary of the email
comments received: one (1) comment on Item 5, twelve (12) comments on Item
26, and three (3) comments on Item 27.
The following speakers addressed Council via teleconference:
victor Payan spoke on dissolving the Santa Ana Business Improvement District.
Marisa Rosales,, Vice President of the United Lowrider Coalition, spoke on the
Santa Ana Police report regarding the May 6 cruise night in National City.
Betty Santos spoke on repealing the anti -cruising ordinance.
Christiana Romero spoke on repealing the anti -cruising ordinance.
Francine Mata, Chair President of the Sacramento Lowrider Commission, spoke
on !tern 27 and reasons she believes Council should repeal the anti -cruising
ordinance.
Flavio Weezer, Chair of the California Lowrider Alliance, spoke on repealing the
anti -cruising ordinance.
Jerry Thompson-, Vice President of the Modesto Cruisers COLIncil, spoke on
various topics and on repealing the anti -cruising ordinance.
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David Polanco, President of the United Lowrider Council of San Jose, spoke on
Item 27 and in support of repealing the anti -cruising ordinance.
Benjamin Vazquez spoke in support of the Police Oversight Commission, in
support of getting rid of the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement District,
and In SUPport of repealing the anti -cruising ordinance.
Dan Escamilla spoke on various topics and on Item 5.
I CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the
following Consent Calendar Items: 3 through 25.
MINUTES: At staffs request, Item No. 14 was continued to the December 6, 2022
meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra pulled Item Nos, 6, 8, and 19 and Councils -nember Lopez
pulled Items 8, 12, and 17 for separate discussion and consideration.
Councilmember Phan reused herself from Item 17, as the listed party is a client
of her employer, utan & Tucker.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tern Berra, seconded by Councillmernber Penaloza to
approve Consent Calendar Items 3 through 25 with the exception of Item
Nos. 6, 8,12,17, and 19.
YES: 7 — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember Lopez, — Councilmember
Mendoza, — Councilmember Penaloza, — Councilmember Phan, — Mayor Pro Terms
Bacerra, — Mayor Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7-0-0-0— Pass
3. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 16, 2022
Departments): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
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Adopt Ordinance No. NS-3029 —AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING DIVISION 16 TO ARTICLE IV OF
CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA AAA MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION
First reading at the November 1, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a
vote of 7-0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on November 4, 2022.
Department(s): City Manager's Office
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
6. Receive and File the Certification of Approval by City Engineer of Final Parcel
Map 2017-157 (200 E First American Way) (Applicant: Ki Ryu; Owner: Le do
at The Met, LLC)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the certification of approval by City
Engineer of the final Parcel Map 2017-157.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra inquired about the reason for the delay in
the finalization of the Parcel map since the original receipt of the tentative map.
Staff confirmed the final map hadjust been submitted in May 2022,
No further action taken.
7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2022
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
8. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of
July 1, 2022 to September 30, 2022
Department(s): Community Development. Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing
Division Projects and Activities for the period of July 1, 2022 to September 30,
2022.
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez requested staff create an infographic
detailing the legal eviction process and tenant rights and host workshops.
She stated that she of receives communications from residents who are
unaware of the rent control ordinance or what legal rights tenants have during
an eviction process.
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Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra inquired about in -lieu fees to which staff responded
that none were collected during this quarterly reporting period.
Councilmember Phan agreed with Councilmember Lopers request for
info graphics and reminded residents that the city would be hosting a First
Time Home Buyers Workshop in Vietnamese on Saturday, November 19,
2022, at the Salgado Center.
No further action taken.
9. Approve the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Round 4
Application to Receive Funding from the State of California's Homeless
Coordinating and Financing Council (HCFC) to Address Homelessness
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the submission of the Homeless Housing,
Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program Round 4 Application to receive
funding from the State of California's Homeless Coordinating and Financing
Council (HCFC) to address homelessness.
10. Approve an Amendment to the Blanket Order Contracts for Equipment Rentals by
$198,000 Annually and Add Herc Rentals to the List of Approved Vendors on
Contract (Specification No. 22-045) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket order contracts
for equipment rentals to increase the annual aggregate amount by $198,000, for
a revised amount of $278,000 for the remainder of the current one-year term
expiring April 19, 2023, with four one-year renewal periods, and add Herc
Rentals to the list of approved vendors on contract for equipment rentals, subject
to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
11. Award a Blanket Order Contract to Pacific Star Corporation for Water Quality
Testing Supplies, Materials, and Equipment in an Annual Amount of $130,000
(Specification No. 22-118) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a blanket order contract to Pacific Star
Corporation for water quality testing supplies, materials, and equipment for an
annual amount not to exceed $130,000, for a one-year term beginning
November 15, 2022 and expiring November 14,2023, with four one-year
renewal options, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
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12. Approve Appropriation Adjustments Recognizing Measure M2 Local
Fairshare and Senate Bill and Grant Funds and Award a Construction
contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc., in the amount of $3,4001000 for the Santa
Clara Avenue Bike Lane and Pedestrian Improvements From Lincoln Avenue
to Pasadena Street Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of
$4,2 0,000 (Project No. 23-6997) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$581 000 in prior year fund balance in the Measure M2 Local Fairshare, Prior
Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount to
the Measure M2 Local Fairshare, Improvements Other Than Building expense
account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,243,000 in Senate Bill
1, Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP) grant funds in the Select
Street Construction, State Grants -Indirect revenue account, and appropriating
the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than
Building expense account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Authorize the City Manager to reject the bid submitted by Klassic Engineering
& Construction as non -responsive and award a construction contract to Hardy &
Harper, Inc., the lowest responsive bidder, in accordance with the base bid in
the amount of $3,400,000, for construction of the Santa Clara Avenue Bike
Lane and Pedestrian Improvements, for the term beginning November 15, 2022
and ending upon project completion, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery
cost of $4,20,000, which includes $3,400,000 for the construction contract,
$510,000 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and $340,000
project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement
Program to include $581,000 in construction funding from the Measure M2
Local Fairshare funds, and $3,243,000 in construction funding from Senate Bill
1, SCCP grant funds for the Santa Clara Avenue Bike Lane and Pedestrian
Improvements from Lincoln Avenue to Pasadena Street.
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez provided a brief summary of the
improvement project Information detailed in the staff report and in a report
provided to her by habit Saba, director of the Public Works Agency. She
also requested the protected bike lane buffer include landscaping and that
Santa Clara residents be notified of any future construction projects.
Moved by Councillmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember
Hernandez to approve.
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YES: 7 — council member 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
13. Fiscal Year 2022-23 First Quarter Budget Report and Proposed
Appropriation Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve appropriation adjustments (requires five
affirmative votes) to increase General Fund expenditures as follows:
a. $40,000 for a full-time Librarian to staff the second Knowledge Mobile for the
remainder of FY 2022-23;
b. $35,000 for a full-time Receptionist to greet and direct visitors;
c. $36,600 to print and mail election information cards for the City's November
2022 ballot measures;
d. $514,764 for the purchase of bus benches, trash containers, and
advertising kiosks; and
e. $1 000,000 to plan for development of new public facilities in the Civic
Center complex;
f. $1 657,000 to move construction inspection costs from the Public Works
Engineering & Project Management internal service fund to the General Fund,
along with the associated fee/charge revenue of $1,420,000 for a net impact
of $2371000.
2. Resolution No. 2022-088 — Increase authorized full-time staff headcount from
1 342 to 1 359 to capture 11 limited -term positions funded by the Revive Santa
Ana Program as approved by City Council on August 2, 2022, five additional
Library positions to staff the second Knowledge Mobile and new Teen Time
program, and one additional City Hall Reception position.
14. 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
revenue account no.. 14018002-52007) and appropriating the same amount to
expe nd itu re account no. 14018760-62 300) to ad rn i n i ster 3 8 new vouchers.
(Requires five affirmative votes)
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2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing additional Housing
Assistance Payments funds in the amount of $376,512 in revenue account (no.
14018002-52007) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account
(no. 14018760-62300) to administer 25 new Foster Youth to Independence
vouchers. (Regtrrres five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing additional Administrative
funds in the amount of $115,500 in revenue account no. 13918780-52006) and
appropriating the same amount to expenditure account no. 13918780-62300)
to administer 231 existing Mainstream Program Vouchers. (Requires five
affirroative votes)
Item No. 14 continued to December 6, 2022 at the request of staff.
15. Purchase and Sale Agreement of Real Property at 1415 French Street for
Santa Ana Water Resources Elevated Tank Site (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase
and sale agreement with Santa Ana Unified School District for the purchase of
real property located at 1415 French Street (APN 398-151 -01), in the amount
of $781,000, plus normal closing costs and escrow fees, for a total amount not
to exceed $860,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and the City Attorney (Core Agreement No. 2022-218).
16. Approve Agreements with Hunter Consulting, Inc. dba HCI Environmental&
Engineering, Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., and SLS Property
Solutions, Inc. for On -Call Right of Way Property Board -Up Services in an
Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $300,000 for a Three -Year Term
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements
with Hunter Consulting, Inc. dba HCI Environmental & Engineering, Real Estate
Consulting & Services, Inc., and SLS Property Solutions, Inc., for board -up
services after City takes possession of vacant buildings to secure for Capital
I m prove me nt Projects (Cl P) in a shared aggregate amount not to exceed
$300,000, for a three-year term beginning November 15, 2022 and expiring
November 14, 2025, with an option for two, one-year extensions, subject
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Core Agreement No. 2022-219).
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17. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with Ankura Consulting Group,
LLC to Provide Construction Auditing Services for the Construction of the
Carnegie Homeless Navigation Center (General Fund)
D e p a rtm e n t(s): City Attorney Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment
to the agreement with Ankura Consulting Group, LLC ("Ankura") to provide
services for the review and analysis of billings for construction of the Carnegie
Homeless Navigation Center by Dyer 18 LLC ("Dyer"), increasing the total
not -to -exceed amount by an additional $50,000, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2022-220).
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from Item 17, as the listed
party is a client of her employer, Rutan & Tucker, and left the teleconference
during the discussion.
Councilmember Lopez questioned the purpose and scope oft is agreement,
as well as the timeframe for completion.
Moved by Councillmember Lopez, seconded by Councillmernber
Hernandez to approve.
YES: 6 — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember Lopez, —
Councilmember Mendoza, — Councilmember Penaloza, — Mayor Pro Tens
Bacerra, — Mayor Sarmiento
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 1 — Councilmember Phan
ABSENT: 0
Status: 6-0— 1 —0— Pass
Councilmember Phan returned to the meeting via teleconference.
18. Approve a Subcontractor Agreement with Working Wardrobes for Workforce
Services in an Amount not to exceed $250,000 Under the Californians for All
Youth Workforce Program (Non -General Fund)
Departments}: Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
with Working Wardrobes for workforce services in an amount not to exceed
$250,000, for a period from November 151 2022 to May 1 1 2024, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2022-221).
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19. Approve Amendment to the Agreement with BrightLife Designs, LLC for DTSA
2022 Holiday Decor 2022 in an Amount Not to Exceed $370,000 (Revive
Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
ReGOMmended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment
to the agreement with BrightLife Designs, LLC to, increase the contract amount
by $370,000, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $420,000 to provide holiday
decorations in Downtown Santa Ana, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-222).
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Terri Bacerra moved to approve Item 19 minus the
$25Q 000 requested by the Public Works Aciency. Motion died for lack of a
second.
Moved by Councilmember Pen aloza, seconded by Councillmember
Lopez to approve as presented.
YES: 5 — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember Lopez, —
Councilmember Penal a, — Councilmember Phan, — Mayor
Sarmiento
NO: I — Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 1 — Councilmember Mendoza
Status: 5-1 —0— 1 —Pass
20. Approve an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Emergency Solutions
Grant (ESG}Memorandum of Understanding (MOU}Agreement with the
Santa Ana Police Department HEART Program for Additional Street
Outreach and ESG Subrecipient Agreement with 2-1-1 Orange County for
HMIS Data Collection (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an
amendment to the Santa Ana Police Department HEART Program
Memorandum of Understanding to increase the annount of the agreement by
$30,000 for program year July 1, 2022 -,dune 30, 2023 for additional street
outreach activities, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-223).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the 2-1-1 Orange
County Subrecipient Agreement to increase the amount of the agreement by
$22,340.92 for program year July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 for additional data
collection, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-224).
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21. Approve a Pre -Commitment of $2,200,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds
for the Development of Six Affordable Ownership Units Located at 1921 W
Washington Avenue
De p a rtme n t(s): Corn m u n ity Develo pment Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a
pre -commitment letter with Habitat of Humanity of Orange County for
$25200 000 in I nclusionary Housing Funds for the development of six affordable
ownership units at 1921 W Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA (APN
405-101-37), subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-225).
22. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and
Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented by Service
Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 721 , Part -Time Non -Civil Service
Unit
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum
of Understanding with Service Employees International Union Local 721,
Part -Time Non-Ci,vil Service Unit regarding wages, hours, and other terms and
conditions of employment effective November 16, 2022 through November 15,
2024, and authorize non -substantive changes which may be necessary to
implement the agreement (Agreement No. 2022-226).
23. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and
Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana
Police Management Association
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authodze the City Manager to execute a Memorandum
of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Management Association regarding
wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective January
1, 2022 through June 30, 2025, and authorize non -substantive changes which
may be necessary to implement the agreement (Agreement No.2022-227).
24. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Construction Installment Sale Agreement with
the California State Water Resources Control Board for Financing of the Well
32 Nitrate Treatment Project (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022-089 — Adopt a Resolution
approving the Construction Installment Sale Agreement (D2202003) with the
California State Water Resources Control Board for financing of the Well 32
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Nitrate Treatment Project, in an amount up to $6,249,105 (Agreement No.
2022-228).
25. 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. 2022-090 — 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.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
26. Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding the Recommendation of the
Community Development Commission to Dissolve the Downtown Santa Ana
Business Improvement District or Adopt the Resolution of Intention to Levy
2023 Assessment for Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement District
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss the Downtown Santa Ana Business
Improvement District and direct staff to either.
1. Approve the recommendation of the Community Development Commission
(Commission) to dissolve the Downtown Santa Ana Business Improvement
District (BID) and establish a time and place for a public hearing to be held by
the City Council on December 20, 2022; or
2. resolution No. 2022-XXX — Adopt the resolution of intention to levy an annual
business license tax assessment for the 2023 calendar year and establish a time
and place for a public hearing to be held by the City Council on December 6,
2022.
MINUTES: Director of the Community Development Agency Mike Garcia
provided a brief presentation on the Downtown Santa Ana Business
Improvement District.
Moved by Councillmember Lopez, seconded by Councillmember
Hernandez to approve Option 1.
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YES: 6 — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember Lopez, —
Councilmember Mendoza, — Councilmember Penaloza, — Councilmember
Phan, — Mayor Sarmiento
NO: 1 — Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 6— 1 —0-0—Pass
27. Informational Report Relating to the City's Anti -Cruising Ordinance
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council accept the
informational report and consider one of the following options:
1. Direct staff to return to the City Council with additional information.
2. Leave the anti -cruising ordinance as is (i.e., make no changes to the Santa
Ana Municipal Code relating to cruising).'
3. Direct staff to prepare an ordinance to repeal the anti -cruising ordinance.
4. Take no action.
MINUTES: Chief of Police David Valentin provided a brief presentation on the
Anti -Cruising Ordinance repeal impact.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke of his family"s history in Santa Ana and
also spoke of the positive contributions car clubs have made to the city,
Councilmember Lopez thanked the Santa Ana Police Department for their
hard work in policing and citing those participating in illegal street racing and
street takeovers. She also stated that she believes that cruising and lowriders
are mistakenly associated with violence,, and spoke regarding the California
Legislature unanimously passing a resolution commemorating the history of
cruising in California.
Councilmember Mendoza stated that her experience with cruising has always
been positive and that cruising should not be confused with or associated with
street racing or street takeovers.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra spoke of the illegal activities that take place during
cruising events and street racing. He stated his opposition to the approval of a
repeal ordinance but believes the City of Santa Ana has the potential to craft a
model ordinance that other cities can emulate. He requested staff draft an
ordinance that has regulations in place to allow safe cruising.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke in agreement with Mayor Pro Term Becerra's
request for an ordinance with regulations. He also requested staff draft an
ordinance that allows for regulated and controlled cruising.
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Councilmember Phan inquired about the lack of clarity in Municipal Code
Chapter 36, Article X11 and requested staff work with the Public Safety and
Homelessness Subcommittee to establish a program or draft an ordinance
that would allow a cruising pilot program.
Mayor Sarmien to expressed his concern for possible infringement of the
people's right to assemble and the First Amendment. He stated that he does
not associate cruising with danger but rather as a way to profile and target
residents. He spoke in support of staff recommendation three (3) with
conditions.
City Manager Ridge summarized the direction provided by the Council.
Mayor Sarmiento recessed the regular City Council meeting and convened
the Sp e cial Housing A u th ority meeting at 11:3 7 P. M.
Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the Special Housing Authority meeting at 11:39
P.M. and reconvened the regular City Council meeting at 11:39 P.M.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
28. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Develop
a Community Historical it Policy and to Install a Community Historical
Marker on the Corner of Sycamore and Fourth Streets to Honor, Remember,
and Memorialize the Story of Francisco Torres— Councilmember Hernandez
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke about Francisco Torres" life
and the events leading to his death.
Councilmember Penaloza inquired about the costs of purchasing and
installing a historical marker and directed staff to research and draft a
Community Historical Marker Policy.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra voiced his agreement with Councilmember
Penaloza"s suggestions.
Councilmember Lopez spoke in agreement with developing a COMMUnity
Historical Marker Policy and in support of the installation of a marker in
honor of Francisco Torres.
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Councilmember Mendoza spoke in support of developing a Community
Historical Marker Policy and requested that the policy include a history of the
honoree', qualifications, and contributions to the community.
Councilmember Phan thanked Councilmen ber Hernandez for presenting
the item and spoke in favor of developing a policy and inquired about
referring the item to the Historical Resources Commission.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: No comments..
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB 1234 DISCLOSURE — If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional
board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez thanked a// the members of the public who
provided comments regarding the anti -cruising ordinance and thanked everyone
who voted in the November 8, 2022 election.
Councilmember Lopez provided a list of various organizations within the City that
aid the community during the holiday season and wished everyone a happy
Thanksgiving.
Councilmen ber Mendoza wished everyone a happy holiday season.
Councilmember Penaloza wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmen ber Phan thanked all the residents who provided comments,, wished
everyone a happy Thanksgiving, and reminded a// residents to get their COVID-
and flu vaccines.
Mayor Pro Tern Bacerra announced his monthly office hours would be on
December 10, 2022. He requested the Council's support in adjourning the meeting
in memory of Peter Keller.
Mayor Sarmiento spoke in support of adjourning the meeting in memory of Peter
Keller.
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ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at
12:07 A.M. on Nov ernber 16Y 2022 in memory of Peter Keller.
Respectfully submitted,
e ni er L. Ha', CMC
City Clerk
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