Meeting
City Council, Special Closed Session, and Special Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
July 19, 2022
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM 

(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701



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Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor

 
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1

 
        Nelida Mendoza
Councilmember - Ward 2

 

Jessie Lopez
Councilmember - Ward 3

 
        Phil Bacerra
Mayor Pro Tem - Ward 4

 

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember - Ward 5

 
        David Penaloza
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

 
 
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CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS 
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:

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

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

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

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

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.

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) 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 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.


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

 
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 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.  


About the Agenda
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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 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 LEGAL COUNSEL – PENDING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: 
 
A. Monsanto PBC Class Action Settlement, U.S. District Court (Central District of California), Case No. 2:16-cv-03493-FMO-AS
 

 
2.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:

A. Candelario Jalomo v. City of Santa Ana, et al. Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2019-01118103-CU-WT-CJC

 
3.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POSSIBLE INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: One Case

A. Waste Management

 
4.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

Agency Negotiators:                   Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick

Employee Organizations:
  •  Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
  •  Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
  •  Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) Full-Time Employees
  •  Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees
  •  Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
  •  Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)

 
5.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE pursuant to Government Code section 54957
 

 

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

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

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

 
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Bob Barnett, Police Chaplain

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.
Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento to Senior Volunteers at Delhi Center for Outstanding Contributions to the Community. 
2.
Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra, Councilmember Penaloza and Councilmember Mendoza to Santa Ana Police Department recognizing their 136th Year of Service.
3.
Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Volunteers of the East End Block Party for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4.
Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Catalyst Cares for Outstanding Contributions to the Community. 
5.
Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to America on Track Volunteers for Outstanding Contributions to the Community. 
6.
Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan and Mayor Sarmiento to the 2022 Youth Water Poster Contest Winners for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.  
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7.
Homelessness Update
8.
Feasibility of a Public Health Agency Update
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.

 
CONSENT CALENDAR

Recommended Action:  Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 9 through 33.
9.
Excused Absences

Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office


Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
 
10.
Appoint Manuel Escamilla Nominated by Mayor Sarmiento as the Mayoral representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for a Partial-term Expiring December 13, 2022

Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office


Recommended Action: Appoint Manuel Escamilla to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission as the City-Wide representative and administer Oath of Office.
 
11.
Adopt Ordinance - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, ADDING ARTICLE XI ENTITLED “LOBBYIST REGISTRATION” TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE

First reading at the June 21, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0.

Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 8, 2022.

Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office


Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
 
12.
Adopt Ordinance - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE XII OF CHAPTER 41 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO OFF-PREMISE COMMERCIAL ADVERTISING SIGNS AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN APPROVALS TO ALLOW AND REGULATE NEW DIGITAL BILLBOARDS SUBJECT TO CERTAIN LOCATION, DESIGN, AND OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS  

First reading at the June 21, 2022 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0.

Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 8, 2022.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency


Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
 
13.
Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from the Public Works Agency in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013-014.
 
14.
Receive and File Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021

Department(s): Finance and Management Services


Recommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2021.
 
15.
Amend the Blanket Order Contract Award for Desktop Computers, Laptops, Mobile Devices & Related Equipment in an Annual Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $1,200,000 (Specification No. 18-074)

Department(s): Information Technology


Recommended Action: Amend the contracts for desktop computers, laptops, mobile devices, and related equipment to increase the annual agreement amount by an additional $600,000, for a revised annual aggregate amount not to exceed $1,200,000, for the remainder of the current one-year period and the remaining optional one-year renewal, if exercised, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, with the following vendors:

Vendor                              Location
2nd Gear, LLC                Costa Mesa, CA
Dell Computer Corp.       Austin, TX

 
16.
Award Purchase Order to Sandoval Custom Creations Incorporated for Security Cameras and Accessories in the Amount of $137,473 (Specification No. 22-038) (Cannabis Enforcement Fund)

Department(s): Police Department


Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase of security cameras and accessories from Sandoval Custom Creations Incorporated in the amount of $137,473, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
 
17.
Approve an Amendment to the Amazon Capital Services, Inc. Contract for the Purchase of Online Marketplace Goods for an Annual Amount Not to Exceed $400,000 per Year, for a Two-Year Term (Specification No. 19-028) (General and Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Finance and Management Services


Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to increase the blanket order contract with Amazon Capital Services, Inc. for an additional $300,000 per year for the period beginning July 20, 2022 and expiring June 30, 2024, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
 
18.
Award a Purchase Order to FieldTurf USA, in the Amount of $568,598, for Synthetic Turf Installation, with Turf Maintenance for Eight Years at Santa Anita Park (Project 19-7527) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to FieldTurf USA, in the amount of $568,598, to furnish and install a synthetic turf field at Santa Anita Park, and maintain it for eight years beginning upon completion of the turf installation, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
 
19.
Approve Appropriation Adjustments and Award a Construction Contract to Byrom-Davey Inc. in the Amount of $7,317,701 for the Santa Anita Park New Synthetic Soccer Field and Park Improvements FY 2022-23 Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $9,513,011.30 (Project Nos. 19-7527, 20-2745) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing revenue received in prior years in the amount of $1,439,641 in the Residential Development District 1 and District 4 ($869,224 and $570,417, respectively), District Park Acquisition & Development Fees revenue account and appropriating the same amount into the Residential Development District 1 and District 4, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account for FY 2022-23 capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes)

2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing the grant revenue from the 2018 Parks Bond Act Per Capita Grant Program in the amount of $177,952 in the PRCSA Capital Grants revenue account and appropriating the same amount into the 2018 Parks Bond Act-Per Capital Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account for FY 2022-23 capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes)

3. Award a construction contract to Byrom-Davey Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $7,317,701 for construction of the Santa Anita Park New Synthetic Soccer Field and Park Improvements FY 2022-23, for the term beginning July 19, 2022 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.

4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $9,513,011.30, which includes $7,317,701.00 for the construction contract, $731,770.10 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $1,463,540.20 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.

5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program to modify and combine all Santa Anita Park Improvement Projects.

 
20.
Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with City Net to Provide Street Outreach and Engagement Services and to Respond to Diverted Santa Ana Police Department Calls for Service for Quality-of-Life Services, in an Amount not to Exceed $2,483,599.59 through June 30, 2023 (Non-General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)

Department(s): Community Development Agency


Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with City Net to provide enhanced street outreach and engagement services, including diverted Santa Ana Police Department calls for service for quality-of-life services, from July 20, 2022 through June 30, 2023, in an amount not to exceed $2,483,599.59, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute all funding agreements required by state or federal agencies for the use of funding, including Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) Program and American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).

 
21.
Grant Agreement with Streetfootballworld to install a Mini-Pitch Soccer Field at Cesar Chavez Campesino Park

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


Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement with Streetfootballworld for the installation of a Mini-Pitch Soccer Field at Cesar Chavez Campesino Park, valued at approximately $150,000 with no installation cost to the City, for the period July 19, 2022 through July 19, 2032, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
 
22.
Approve Renewal of Joint Powers Authority Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Approve Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Fees and Corresponding Agreement for an amount not to exceed $10,336,300

Department(s): Human Resources


Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve the Agreement between the City of Santa Ana (“City”) and Arthur J. Gallagher, broker of record from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023, for insurance brokerage services, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).

2.  Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and programs to Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (“ICRMA”) for excess liability, property and workers’ compensation and protection of all other City assets from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023

a. Excess Liability Program
b. Excess Workers’ Compensation Program
c. Auto Physical Damage Program
d. Property and Equipment Program
e. Crime Program
f. Cyber Program

3.  Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of associated ICRMA program costs including but not limited to the 2022 City facilities appraisal and employee crisis and assistance program in an amount not to exceed $185,000.

4.  Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, for ancillary coverages of City’s assets from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

a. General Liability Buffer Program
b. Workers’ Compensation Buffer Program
c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage Program
d. Terrorism Insurance Program
e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program

5.  Authorize the City Manager to approve funding to cover FY 2022/23 City Special Events Insurance for events including but not limited to Fourth of July fireworks show, winter ice-skating events, and other City-sponsored events as created and held, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.

6.  Authorize the City Manager to approve the City’s obligation to pay the State of California DIR estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000 for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.

 
23.
Approve Appropriation Adjustments and the Second Amendment to the Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. to Increase the Agreement Amount by $376,000, for a Total Amount not to Exceed $1,612,924, for Construction Engineering and Inspection Services for the South Main Corridor Improvements Project (Project Nos. 17-9001, 20-6958, 21-6461) (General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $291,000 from prior year fund balance in the Water Fund, Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure account.  (Requires five affirmative votes)

2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to re-appropriate FY 2021-22 general fund monies in the amount of $1,000,000 in the Public Works Revenues, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriate the same amount to the PWA Service Enhancements, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account for the South Main Corridor Improvements Project (No. 17-9001).  (Requires five affirmative votes)

3. Authorize budget reallocation of $130,144.72 in unspent HUTA 2103 Gas Tax funds to the Main Street Rehabilitation from Warner Avenue to Edinger Avenue (Project No. 20-6958) from Gas Tax Local Street Improvements Project (No. 20-6956).

4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc., for construction engineering and inspection services, to increase the agreement amount by $376,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).

5. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $ 1,421,144.72 for $130,144.72 in additional contingency funds, $291,000 in additional contract administration, inspection and testing, and $1,000,000 for public art related expenses.  The new estimated total construction delivery cost is $23,005,389.72, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
6. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program to include $291,000 in construction funds for South Main Street Water Improvements Project (Project No. 21-6461).

7. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program to include $130,144.72 in construction funds for Main Street Rehabilitation from Warner Avenue to Edinger Avenue (Project No. 20-6958).

8. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,000,000 in construction funds for South Main Street Corridor Improvement (Project No. 17-9001).

 
24.
Adopt Resolution to Summarily Vacate a Portion of Santa Ana Boulevard, Authorize a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Approve an Appropriation Adjustment, in the amount of $130,000, for the Sale of City-owned Real Property Locate at 1247 W. Santa Ana Boulevard, to Rafael and Yolanda Ramos (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022-XXX – Adopt a resolution to Summarily Vacate excess Santa Ana Boulevard right of way east of Bristol Street.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement with Rafael and Yolanda Ramos for the sale of City-owned property located at 1247 W. Santa Ana Boulevard  (APN 008-082-29), in the amount of $130,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).

3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $130,000 in the Select Street Construction Fund, Sale of Land revenue account for Fiscal Year 2022-23 from the sale of City-owned property located at 1247 W. Santa Ana Boulevard (APN 008-082-29) and appropriating the same to the OCTA Bristol Street Corridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account.  (Requires five affirmative votes)

 
25.
Authorize a Purchase Agreement in the Amount of $785,000 for Full Real Property Acquisition for Warner Avenue Improvements Phase 2 (Property Owner: Maria Gamboa) (Project No. 18-6901) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with property owner Maria Arellano De Gamboa, as Successor Trustee of the Gamboa Declaration of Trust, U/A Dated April 27, 1998, for the full property acquisition and goodwill (if any) of the real property located at 2247 S. Evergreen Street (APN 016-211-26) in the amount of $785,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
 
26.
Approve an Agreement with Crosstown Electrical & Data Inc., for On-Call Repair Services of Advance Traffic Management and Communication Systems in an Amount not to Exceed $500,000 for up to a Five-Year Term (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Crosstown Electrical & Data Inc. to provide on-call repair services and routine maintenance for the advance traffic management and communication system for a three-year period beginning July 19, 2022 and expiring July 18, 2025, with a provision for two, one-year extensions exercisable by the City Manager, in an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually, and $500,000 for the term of the agreement, including extension periods, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).
 
27.
Approve Three-Year Agreements with Luis Raul Martinez and Felice Hernandez for Jail Counseling Services

Department(s): Police Department


Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with Luis Raul Martinez, for the period of July 19, 2022 through June 30, 2025, to provide counseling services, in an amount not to exceed $120,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with Felice Hernandez, for the period of July 19, 2022 through June 30, 2025, to provide counseling services, in an amount not to exceed $120,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).

 
28.
Police Officer Hiring Bonus Program

Department(s): Police Department


Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022-XXX – Adopt a resolution approving a Police Officer Hiring Bonus program in a total amount not to exceed $100,000, offering up to $10,000 per officer.
 
29.
Resolution Authorizing a Reciprocal Agreement with the California Franchise Tax Board for the Exchange of Business License Tax Data

Department(s): Finance and Management Services


Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022-XXX – Adopt a Resolution authorizing a reciprocal agreement with the California Franchise Tax Board for the exchange of business license tax data.

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a non-financial reciprocal agreement with the California Franchise Tax Board for the exchange of business license tax data for a term beginning July 19, 2022 through December 31, 2024, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).

 
30.
Adopt a Resolution of Intent to Vacate a Portion of Alley North of Second Street between Broadway and Sycamore Street, Abandonment 21-01 

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022-XXX – Adopt a resolution which declares the City’s intent to vacate a portion of alley north of Second Street between Broadway and Sycamore Street, and which sets a public hearing for August 16, 2022.
 
31.
First Extension of Site Plan Review No. 2020-04 for the Central Pointe Mixed-Use Project to be Located at 1801 East Fourth Street

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency


Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022-XXX – Adopt a resolution approving a one-year extension of Site Plan Review No. 2020-04 to November 9, 2023.
 
32.
Use of Teleconferencing for Meetings of City Council and All Boards, Committees, and Commissions Pursuant to the Provisions of Assembly Bill 361

Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office


Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022-XXX – Adopt a resolution to consider continuing the use of teleconferencing for City Council, board, committee, and commission meetings pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 361 for the next 30 days.
 
33.
Renew Memorandum of Understanding with required Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Partners (Contingent upon approval of Housing Authority Item #2.)

Department(s): Community Development Agency


Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center, Santa Ana College, Employment Development Department, Department of Rehabilitation, SER Jobs for Progress, United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Long Beach Job Corps, and Community Action Partnership of Orange County, which outlines the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one-stop center for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2023, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).

2. Approve the first amendment to Memorandum of Understanding for Santa Ana Workforce Development Board and the County of Orange Social Services Agency for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2023 and authorize the Board Chair or Vice-Chair to sign (Agreement No. 2022-XXX).

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute non-substantive amendments, such as adjustment of shared operational expenses, during the term of the Memorandum of Understanding.
 

 

**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**

 
BUSINESS CALENDAR
 
34.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Related to the Ceremonial Naming of Streets

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code by adding Article XI relating to the ceremonial naming of streets.
 
35.
Ordinance Amending Section 10-96 of Article I of Chapter 10 (Crimes and Miscellaneous Law Enforcement Provisions) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Requiring the Posting of Property Maintenance Contact Information on Commercial and Industrial Properties

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency


Recommended Action: Approve the first reading and adopt amendments to Section 10-96 of Article I of Chapter 10 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) requiring commercial and industrial properties (Commercial Centers) to post property management contact information at various locations on each property.
 
36.
Discuss and Provide Direction Regarding One or More Proposed Voter Ballot Measures to Amend the City Charter as Recommended by the Charter Review Ad Hoc Committee

Department(s): City Manager Office


Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction regarding one or more proposed voter ballot measures for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election to amend the City Charter, as recommended by the Charter Review Ad Hoc Committee, as follows: to clarify when the term of mayor or councilmember is to begin; consolidate term limit provisions into one section; expand the applicability of the code of Ethics and Conduct and prescribe a procedure to report allegations of violation; clarify when the City Council may be the judge of elections; clarify the process for the adoption of resolutions and ordinances; streamline the process for claims and payments; update Civil Service provisions to be consistent with state and applicable laws; update anti-discrimination provisions to be consistent with federal and applicable laws; require the City to adopt a nepotism policy; change the name of a City department; eliminate work stoppage provisions to be consistent with state and applicable laws; allow enforcement of campaign contribution and campaign committee provisions by a state or county entity; replace gender-specific pronouns with gender-inclusive pronouns; change the title of a City official; adjust the Mayor’s term from four two-year terms to two four-year terms; impose a lifetime ban relating to the term of Mayor and member of the City Council by removing the eight-year cooling-off provision; increase the salary of the Mayor and members of the City Council; and change the voting approval requirements to require a two-thirds vote of the City Council to adopt the City budget.
 

**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**

PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

37.
Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment No. 2021-01 to Update the General Plan Housing Element for the 6th Cycle (2021-2029) Planning Period. The Proposed Amendment Includes Analysis of Barriers to Fair Housing and Proposed Programs and services to Comply with State Mandates

Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 8, 2022.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency


Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022-XXX – Adopt a resolution approving an addendum to the Program Environmental Impact Report for the General Plan Update (State Clearinghouse No. 2020029087); and
 
2. Resolution No. 2022-XXX – Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment (GPA) No. 2021-01 for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update subject to conforming edits by the Executive Director of the Planning and Building Agency and the City Attorney to comply with State housing law and mandates.

 
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
38.
Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Repealing the Anti-Cruising Ordinance and Establishing a Cruising Policy for Consideration by the City Council – Councilmembers Mendoza and Hernandez
 
39.
Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Research Hate Crime Laws and Determine if the City of Santa Ana May Implement a Law that Might Classify Attacks on Street Vendors as a Hate Crime – Councilmember Hernandez 
 
40.
Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Look into the Feasibility of Purchasing the Santa Ana Armory Located at 612 E. Warner Ave from the State of California for Possible Expansion of Delhi Park and/or Expansion of City's Library Network – Councilmember Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra and Councilmember Mendoza
 
41.
Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Prepare a Campaign Finance Reform Ordinance and Bring Back During the Next Council Meeting – Councilmember Lopez and Mayor Sarmiento
 

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.

1.
June 22-26, 2022 Councilmember Lopez – National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO) 29th Annual Conference, Chicago, IL
 

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

Future Items

  1. Mental Health Mobile Outreach Services
  2. Community Workforce Agreement
     
SPECIAL 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

 

ROLL CALL

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Special Housing Authority agenda. 

 
CONSENT CALENDAR

Recommended Action:  Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1.
Excused Absences

Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office


Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
 
2.
Renew Memorandum of Understanding with required Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Partners (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #33.)

Department(s): Community Development Agency


Recommended Action: 1.  Authorize the Executive Director and Recording Secretary to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board which outlines the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center for a one-year term expiring June 30, 2023 and payment to the City of Santa Ana in an estimated amount of $8,054 subject to non-substantive changes approved by the Executive Director and Authority General Council.

2.  Authorize the Executive Director and Recording Secretary to execute non-substantive amendments such as adjustment of shared operational expenses during the term of the Memorandum of Understanding.

 

**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**

HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
 

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.