Meeting
City Council and Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
February 1, 2022
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:15 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM 
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701


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Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
 
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
 		         David Penaloza
Councilmember - Ward 2
 

Jessie Lopez
Councilmember - Ward 3
 		         Phil Bacerra
Mayor Pro Tem - Ward 4
 

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember - Ward 5
 		         Nelida Mendoza
Councilmember - Ward 6
 

Mayor and Council telephone: 714-647-6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714-647-6520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
 
Daisy Gomez
Clerk of the Council
 
 
http://lakeforest.primegov.com/content/images/org/background_1.png In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa-ana.org/city-meetings.
 
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS 
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:

Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services

Mission - To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.

Guiding Principles - Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency

Code of Ethics and Conduct - At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
 

Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in-person or join via Zoom. The City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3 and AT&T U-verse channel 99.

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by one of the following ways: 

  • MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to: Office of the Clerk of the Council, 20 Civic Center Plaza M-30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
  • SENDING E-MAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at [email protected]. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received before 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
  • LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – Members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900-9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) special closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
  • IN-PERSON OPTION - Members of the public can provide in-person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in-person. Face coverings are required for members of the public who enter City buildings. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:15 p.m. for Special Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.


The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on special closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 4:15 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 4:15 p.m. will not be permitted to speak. 
 
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL PRIOR TO 6:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
 
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak. 

4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.  

NOTE: Redistricting Public Hearing Item #16 will be heard at 7:00 p.m.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow).

SPECIAL 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
  Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez

 

 ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Special Closed Session items.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

1.
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) Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees
 
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
 
 
3.
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:

Address of Property:       APN #430-021-02; 1815 E. Carnegie Ave., Santa Ana, CA 92705
Negotiator:                      Steven Mendoza, Assistant City Manager
Negotiating with:             Dyer 18, LLC
Terms:                             Price and terms related to the lease and possible acquisition of real property.  
 

CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.

RECESS – City Council will recess to Special Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
 

 
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

 ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Dr. Willie Holmes

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.
Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra to the staff from Public Works Agency, Parks Recreation and Community Services Agency and Ice-America for the 2021 Winter Village and Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
 
2.
Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan declaring February 1, 2022 as Tet / Lunar New Year.
 
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3.
Homeless Update
 
4.
Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Update – Public Works Agency
 
5.
Residential Permit Parking Update – Public Works Agency
 
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non-agenda items, with the exception of public hearings. Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.

NOTE: Redistricting Public Hearing Item #16 will be heard at 7:00 p.m.

 
CONSENT CALENDAR

Recommended Action:  Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 15.
6.
Excused Absences

Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office

Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
 
7.
Minutes from the Regular and Special Successor Agency Meetings of January 18, 2022

Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office

Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
 
8.
Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of October 2021-December 2021

Department(s): Community Development Agency

Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of October 2021-December 2021.
 
9.
Approve Amendment to the Construction Contract with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. to Increase the Contract Amount by $1,105,789.50, for a New Estimated Total Project Delivery Cost of $1,700,000, to Perform Additional Concrete Repairs (Project No.22-6970) (General and Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to amend the construction contract with CJ Concrete Construction, Inc. by an increase of $1,105,789.50 to perform additional concrete improvements, for a new estimated project delivery cost of $1,700,000.

2. Approve the revised Project Cost Analysis increasing project contingencies by $1,105,789.50, for a new estimated project delivery cost of $1,700,000.
 
10.
Proposed License Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and Santa Ana Unified School District for use of Memorial Park Parking Lot

Continued from the February 1, 2022 City Council meeting. 

Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a license agreement with the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) to allow Washington Elementary school staff to utilize the Memorial Park east parking lot (46 spaces) for the period of February 2, 2022 through June 30, 2023, for an amount not to exceed $39,100, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
 
11.
Approve an Agreement with the County of Orange for Continued Access to the Countywide Coordinated Communications Public Safety Radio System

Department(s): Police Department

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the new Joint Agreement with the County of Orange for the Operation, Maintenance and Financial Management of the Orange County 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
 
12.
Approve a Lease Agreement with Railworks Track Services, Inc., for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a One-year Term with Twelve One-month Extensions for a Total Amount of $87,120 (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1.    Authorize the City Manager to execute a site lease agreement with RailWorks Track Services, Inc., to compensate the City $3,630 per month, with any partial month prorated at $120 per day, for the lease of 1,452 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, for a one-year term beginning February 1, 2022, and ending January 31, 2023, with an option for twelve month-to-month extensions, for a total of $87,120 in lease revenue for the entire term of the agreement, including optional extensions, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX). 

2.    Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Fiscal Year 2021-22 lease income in the amount of $18,150 into the PWA-SARTC Operations, Rental-RailWorks revenue account and appropriating the same amount to the PWA-SARTC Operations, Contract Services-Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
 
13.
Approve Agreements with California Barricade Rentals, Inc. and Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs, Inc. for up to a Three-year Term in an Aggregate Amount not to Exceed $500,000 (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with California Barricade Rentals, Inc. and Statewide Traffic Safety and Signs, Inc. to provide on-call traffic control services and equipment rental for a three-year period beginning February 1, 2022, and expiring on January 31, 2025, with a provision for one two-year extension, for a total shared aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
 
14.
Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Program Supplement Agreements with the State of California Department of Transportation, as Required by Master Agreement No. 64A0274, and Approve the Master Agreement for State-Funded Transit Projects No. 64A0274 to Secure State Grant Funds

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1.Resolution No. 2022-XXX –  Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to execute all program supplement agreements required by the Master Agreement for State-Funded Transit Projects No. 64A0274 with the State of California Department of Transportation to reimburse the City for State-Funded projects.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Master Agreement for State-Funded Transit Projects No. 64A0274 with the State of California Department of Transportation for a ten-year term, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
 
15.
Accept a Quitclaim Deed of an “L” shape parcel at Centennial Park, Deed of Release of 2.42 acres at Centennial Park, and Declaration of Restrictions on three Park sites to complete the Land Conversion Process

Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

Recommended Action: 1.    Acknowledge the City Manager’s acceptance of a Quitclaim Deed on Parcel D at Centennial Park from the Federal Government pursuant to her authority under Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 33-55.
2.    Resolution No. 2022-XXX – Adopt a resolution Accepting a Deed of Release on 2.42 acres at Centennial Park removing the public park and recreational deed condition to be transferred over to the replacement properties.
3.    Resolution No. 2022-XXX – Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Restriction on Pacific Electric site.
4.    Resolution No. 2022-XXX – Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Restriction on 6th and Lacy site. 
5.    Resolution No. 2022-XXX – Adopt a resolution approving a Declaration of Restriction on Raitt and Myrtle site.

All recommended actions are subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
 

**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.

16.
Hold Sixth Public Hearing Regarding Redistricting Ward Boundaries               

Resolution of Intention No. 2021-060 published in the Orange County Register on October 23 and 30, 2021.

Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office

Recommended Action: Open and close the sixth public hearing seeking input regarding the content of the draft map(s).
 
17.
Public Hearing - Adopt a Resolution of Necessity Determining Public Interest and Necessity for the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 2702 N Bristol Street (Property Owner: Metro Star, LLC) (Project No. 17-6883) (Non-General Fund)

Notice of Hearing letter regarding acquisition of real property by eminent domain mailed to property owners on January 5, 2022.

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Resolution No. Adopt a resolution of necessity authorizing the condemnation of a portion of the real property located at 2702 N. Bristol Street (APN 002-261-06), owned by Metro Star, LLC, declaring the public necessity and interest thereof. (Requires five affirmative votes)
 
18.
Public Hearing - Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Washington Avenue Well Project (Non-General Fund)

Legal Notice was published in the Orange County Reporter on January 21, 2022.

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022-XXX – Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Washington Avenue Well Project.

2. Approve the Washington Avenue Well Project.
 
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
19.
Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Introduce a Firearms Safe Storage Ordinance – Councilmembers Mendoza and Lopez
 
20.
Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Review and Amend the City Council Recognition Policy – Councilmember Phan
 
21.
Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft a Resolution for Adoption by the City Council to Support Assembly Bill (AB) 485 to Require Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Report Hate Crime Data on Their Own Website Monthly – Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra
 

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.

Future Items

  1. Mental Health Mobile Outreach Services
  2. Housing Element Update
  3. Billboard Ordinance Update
  4. Cannabis Ordinance Update
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER    
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Jessie Lopez
    Nelida Mendoza
    David Penaloza
    Thai Viet Phan
  Vice Chair Phil Bacerra
  Chair
 		 Vicente Sarmiento
 
  City Manager Kristine Ridge
  City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
  Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez

 

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: X and X.
1.
Excused Absences

Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office

Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
 
2.
Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of December 21, 2021

Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office

Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
 
3.
Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021

Department(s): Community Development Agency

Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the period of October 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
 

**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**

HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
 

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.