9/6/2022
City Council, Special Closed Session, Housing
Authority and Special Successor Agency
Meeting Agenda
September 6, 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
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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/citymeetings.
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 inperson 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 M30, 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 EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) 9009128 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 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 closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 INPERSON 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 INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
5. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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
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 LEGAL COUNSEL THREAT OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One Claim
A. Claim number 20151093, Thien Au, et al
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney and City Manager
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Special Closed Session.
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 Pastor Guillermo Gonzalez
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento to OC Pride for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring September 6, 2022 as Pancreas Divisum Awareness Day.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Ugochi Nicholson for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Mendoza and Mayor Sarmiento declaring September 2022 as Hunger Action Month.
5. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan declaring September 10, 2022 as MidAutumn Festival Day.
6. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7. COVID19 Update in the Community
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 nonagenda 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: 8 through 25.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Adjourned Meeting of June 15, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Minutes from the Special Closed Session, Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
12. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022.
13. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group in the Amount of $229,087.64 for Four Ford F150 Electric (EV) Trucks (Specification No. 22113) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment allocating revenues received in FY 20222023 in the amount of $251,268 in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766), Special Revenue Fund account and appropriating the same amount into the Air Quality Improvement, Fleet ServicesMSRC Program expenditure account for FY 20222023 Machinery & Equipment . (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Recognize grant reimbursement received in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766) Special Revenue Fund account in the amount of $251,268.50 in Fiscal Year 2022 2023.
3. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of five Ford F150 EV Trucks, in the amount of $229,087.64, plus a contingency of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $249,087.64, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Construction of a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Installation of a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park: Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize $4,000,000 in Grant Revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency, Recognize $230,250 in Revenue Received in Prior Years from Residential Development District 3, and Amend the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $4,000,000 in grant revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency into the State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Building Improvements expenditure account, and $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Improvements Other than Building expenditure account to construct a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and install a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $230,250 in revenue received from prior years into the Residential Development District 3, Park Acquisition & Development Fees revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Residential Development District 3, Building Improvements expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program to include the Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park projects.
15. Approve Appropriation Adjustment and Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to Increase Construction Engineering and Contingencies by $574,578 for the Flower Street Sewer Main Improvements Project (Project No. 18 6616) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $574,578 of prior year fund balance in the Water Fund, Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program to add Greenleaf Water Main Improvements Project (236474).
16. Historic Property Preservation Agreements
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Property Owner(s), Historic Property Preservation Agreement No., Address/House, Vote by HRC
1. Joey Fermann and Rachel LaVigne , 202021, 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue, 7:0:0:2 (Rush and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
2. Janna Middel, 202210, 1811 Greenleaf Street, 8:0:0:1 (Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
3. Anthony and Patricia Castillo, 202211, 1916 Greenleaf Street, 7:1:0:1 (Carpenter Dissenting and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
17. Approve Master Agreement for Court Reporting and Transcription Services with Veritext Corporation, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Veritext Corporation to provide court reporting and transcription services not to exceed $150,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
18. Approve Master Agreements for Bilingual Testing Services with ALTA Language Services, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with ALTA Language Services, Inc. to provide language proficiency testing services not to exceed $100,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 with three one (1) year renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
19. Approve Agreements with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield to Provide Identity Theft Services and United Pet Care, LLC to Provide Pet Care Insurance for 2023 Employee Benefits
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield, for identity theft services, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with United Pet Care, LLC, for pet care insurance, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022 XXX).
20. Approve an Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to Exceed $500,000 for up to a TwoYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for a twoyear period beginning September 6, 2022 and expiring on September 5, 2024, with a provision for one oneyear extension, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
21. Approve an Agreement for Contract with Walk ‘n Rollers for GrantFunded Willits Street Safe Routes to School Education Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Walk ‘n Rollers to provide bicycle safety education services commencing September 6, 2022, for a twoyear period, beginning September 6, 2022 through September 5, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $196,415, with the option for one, oneyear extension, subject nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
22. Authorize a Purchase Agreement in the Amount of $800,000 for Full Real Property Acquisition for Warner Avenue Improvements Phase 2 (Property Owner: Jose B.
Hernandez) (Project No. 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with property owner Jose B. Hernandez, for the full property acquisition and goodwill (if any) for the real property located at 809 E. Warner (APN 01610421) in the amount of $800,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
23. Approve agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps as a subcontractor to the Californians for All Youth Workforce Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps in an amount of $1,499,087 for a period from September 6, 2022 to May 1, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
24. Teleconferencing for Meetings of City Council and All Boards, Committees, and Commissions Pursuant to the Provisions of Assembly Bill 361 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – 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.
25. Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc. for the Administration, Management and Implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances on an As–Needed Basis in an Amount not to exceed $500,000 Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc., for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances, for a oneyear term beginning on September 6, 2022, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to reallocate up to $500,000 from the Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to pay for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances that will be provided by RSG, Inc.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
26. LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt the LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to begin drafting amendments to the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances based upon the LongTerm Implementation Plan.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
27. Public Hearing Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2021
Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 15, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
28. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of Special Successor Agency Item #3.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 005142 35, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000 plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
WORK STUDY SESSION
29. Campaign Finance Reform
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
30. Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft a Revision of SAPD Policy to Require Officers to Update Calling Parties Upon Resolution of Calls For Service – Mayor Pro 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.
Adjourn in memory of Pamela Gallegos.
Future Items
1. Rent Stabilization Ordinance Update
2. Cannabis Ordinance Update
3. Police Oversight Commission
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 5.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Housing Authority Meeting of June 6, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #10 in the City Council agenda)
4. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #11 in the City Council agenda)
5. Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting and convene to the Special Successor Agency meeting.
SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Successor Agency on items on the Successor Agency Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Successor Agency meeting of Janurary 18, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #28.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: SUCCESSOR AGENCY ACTION
1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the Executive Director to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000, plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and General Counsel.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Successor Agency meeting.
9/6/2022
City Council, Special Closed Session, Housing
Authority and Special Successor Agency
Meeting Agenda
September 6, 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
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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/citymeetings.
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 inperson 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 M30, 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 EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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.
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INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 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 closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 INPERSON 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 INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
5. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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
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 LEGAL COUNSEL THREAT OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One Claim
A. Claim number 20151093, Thien Au, et al
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney and City Manager
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Special Closed Session.
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 Pastor Guillermo Gonzalez
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento to OC Pride for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring September 6, 2022 as Pancreas Divisum Awareness Day.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Ugochi Nicholson for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Mendoza and Mayor Sarmiento declaring September 2022 as Hunger Action Month.
5. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan declaring September 10, 2022 as MidAutumn Festival Day.
6. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7. COVID19 Update in the Community
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 nonagenda 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: 8 through 25.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Adjourned Meeting of June 15, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Minutes from the Special Closed Session, Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
12. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022.
13. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group in the Amount of $229,087.64 for Four Ford F150 Electric (EV) Trucks (Specification No. 22113) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment allocating revenues received in FY 20222023 in the amount of $251,268 in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766), Special Revenue Fund account and appropriating the same amount into the Air Quality Improvement, Fleet ServicesMSRC Program expenditure account for FY 20222023 Machinery & Equipment . (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Recognize grant reimbursement received in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766) Special Revenue Fund account in the amount of $251,268.50 in Fiscal Year 2022 2023.
3. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of five Ford F150 EV Trucks, in the amount of $229,087.64, plus a contingency of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $249,087.64, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Construction of a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Installation of a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park: Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize $4,000,000 in Grant Revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency, Recognize $230,250 in Revenue Received in Prior Years from Residential Development District 3, and Amend the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $4,000,000 in grant revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency into the State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Building Improvements expenditure account, and $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Improvements Other than Building expenditure account to construct a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and install a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $230,250 in revenue received from prior years into the Residential Development District 3, Park Acquisition & Development Fees revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Residential Development District 3, Building Improvements expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program to include the Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park projects.
15. Approve Appropriation Adjustment and Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to Increase Construction Engineering and Contingencies by $574,578 for the Flower Street Sewer Main Improvements Project (Project No. 18 6616) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $574,578 of prior year fund balance in the Water Fund, Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program to add Greenleaf Water Main Improvements Project (236474).
16. Historic Property Preservation Agreements
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Property Owner(s), Historic Property Preservation Agreement No., Address/House, Vote by HRC
1. Joey Fermann and Rachel LaVigne , 202021, 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue, 7:0:0:2 (Rush and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
2. Janna Middel, 202210, 1811 Greenleaf Street, 8:0:0:1 (Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
3. Anthony and Patricia Castillo, 202211, 1916 Greenleaf Street, 7:1:0:1 (Carpenter Dissenting and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
17. Approve Master Agreement for Court Reporting and Transcription Services with Veritext Corporation, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Veritext Corporation to provide court reporting and transcription services not to exceed $150,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
18. Approve Master Agreements for Bilingual Testing Services with ALTA Language Services, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with ALTA Language Services, Inc. to provide language proficiency testing services not to exceed $100,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 with three one (1) year renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
19. Approve Agreements with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield to Provide Identity Theft Services and United Pet Care, LLC to Provide Pet Care Insurance for 2023 Employee Benefits
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield, for identity theft services, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with United Pet Care, LLC, for pet care insurance, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022 XXX).
20. Approve an Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to Exceed $500,000 for up to a TwoYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for a twoyear period beginning September 6, 2022 and expiring on September 5, 2024, with a provision for one oneyear extension, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
21. Approve an Agreement for Contract with Walk ‘n Rollers for GrantFunded Willits Street Safe Routes to School Education Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Walk ‘n Rollers to provide bicycle safety education services commencing September 6, 2022, for a twoyear period, beginning September 6, 2022 through September 5, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $196,415, with the option for one, oneyear extension, subject nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
22. Authorize a Purchase Agreement in the Amount of $800,000 for Full Real Property Acquisition for Warner Avenue Improvements Phase 2 (Property Owner: Jose B.
Hernandez) (Project No. 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with property owner Jose B. Hernandez, for the full property acquisition and goodwill (if any) for the real property located at 809 E. Warner (APN 01610421) in the amount of $800,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
23. Approve agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps as a subcontractor to the Californians for All Youth Workforce Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps in an amount of $1,499,087 for a period from September 6, 2022 to May 1, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
24. Teleconferencing for Meetings of City Council and All Boards, Committees, and Commissions Pursuant to the Provisions of Assembly Bill 361 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – 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.
25. Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc. for the Administration, Management and Implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances on an As–Needed Basis in an Amount not to exceed $500,000 Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc., for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances, for a oneyear term beginning on September 6, 2022, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to reallocate up to $500,000 from the Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to pay for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances that will be provided by RSG, Inc.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
26. LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt the LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to begin drafting amendments to the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances based upon the LongTerm Implementation Plan.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
27. Public Hearing Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2021
Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 15, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
28. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of Special Successor Agency Item #3.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 005142 35, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000 plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
WORK STUDY SESSION
29. Campaign Finance Reform
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
30. Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft a Revision of SAPD Policy to Require Officers to Update Calling Parties Upon Resolution of Calls For Service – Mayor Pro 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.
Adjourn in memory of Pamela Gallegos.
Future Items
1. Rent Stabilization Ordinance Update
2. Cannabis Ordinance Update
3. Police Oversight Commission
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 5.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Housing Authority Meeting of June 6, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #10 in the City Council agenda)
4. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #11 in the City Council agenda)
5. Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting and convene to the Special Successor Agency meeting.
SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Successor Agency on items on the Successor Agency Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Successor Agency meeting of Janurary 18, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #28.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: SUCCESSOR AGENCY ACTION
1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the Executive Director to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000, plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and General Counsel.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Successor Agency meeting.
9/6/2022
City Council, Special Closed Session, Housing
Authority and Special Successor Agency
Meeting Agenda
September 6, 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
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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/citymeetings.
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 inperson 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 M30, 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 EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) 9009128 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 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 closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 INPERSON 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 INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
5. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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
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 LEGAL COUNSEL THREAT OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One Claim
A. Claim number 20151093, Thien Au, et al
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney and City Manager
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Special Closed Session.
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 Pastor Guillermo Gonzalez
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento to OC Pride for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring September 6, 2022 as Pancreas Divisum Awareness Day.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Ugochi Nicholson for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Mendoza and Mayor Sarmiento declaring September 2022 as Hunger Action Month.
5. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan declaring September 10, 2022 as MidAutumn Festival Day.
6. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7. COVID19 Update in the Community
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 nonagenda 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: 8 through 25.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Adjourned Meeting of June 15, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Minutes from the Special Closed Session, Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
12. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022.
13. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group in the Amount of $229,087.64 for Four Ford F150 Electric (EV) Trucks (Specification No. 22113) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment allocating revenues received in FY 20222023 in the amount of $251,268 in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766), Special Revenue Fund account and appropriating the same amount into the Air Quality Improvement, Fleet ServicesMSRC Program expenditure account for FY 20222023 Machinery & Equipment . (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Recognize grant reimbursement received in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766) Special Revenue Fund account in the amount of $251,268.50 in Fiscal Year 2022 2023.
3. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of five Ford F150 EV Trucks, in the amount of $229,087.64, plus a contingency of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $249,087.64, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Construction of a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Installation of a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park: Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize $4,000,000 in Grant Revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency, Recognize $230,250 in Revenue Received in Prior Years from Residential Development District 3, and Amend the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $4,000,000 in grant revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency into the State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Building Improvements expenditure account, and $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Improvements Other than Building expenditure account to construct a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and install a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $230,250 in revenue received from prior years into the Residential Development District 3, Park Acquisition & Development Fees revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Residential Development District 3, Building Improvements expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program to include the Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park projects.
15. Approve Appropriation Adjustment and Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to Increase Construction Engineering and Contingencies by $574,578 for the Flower Street Sewer Main Improvements Project (Project No. 18 6616) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $574,578 of prior year fund balance in the Water Fund, Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program to add Greenleaf Water Main Improvements Project (236474).
16. Historic Property Preservation Agreements
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Property Owner(s), Historic Property Preservation Agreement No., Address/House, Vote by HRC
1. Joey Fermann and Rachel LaVigne , 202021, 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue, 7:0:0:2 (Rush and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
2. Janna Middel, 202210, 1811 Greenleaf Street, 8:0:0:1 (Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
3. Anthony and Patricia Castillo, 202211, 1916 Greenleaf Street, 7:1:0:1 (Carpenter Dissenting and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
17. Approve Master Agreement for Court Reporting and Transcription Services with Veritext Corporation, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Veritext Corporation to provide court reporting and transcription services not to exceed $150,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
18. Approve Master Agreements for Bilingual Testing Services with ALTA Language Services, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with ALTA Language Services, Inc. to provide language proficiency testing services not to exceed $100,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 with three one (1) year renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
19. Approve Agreements with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield to Provide Identity Theft Services and United Pet Care, LLC to Provide Pet Care Insurance for 2023 Employee Benefits
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield, for identity theft services, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with United Pet Care, LLC, for pet care insurance, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022 XXX).
20. Approve an Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to Exceed $500,000 for up to a TwoYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for a twoyear period beginning September 6, 2022 and expiring on September 5, 2024, with a provision for one oneyear extension, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
21. Approve an Agreement for Contract with Walk ‘n Rollers for GrantFunded Willits Street Safe Routes to School Education Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Walk ‘n Rollers to provide bicycle safety education services commencing September 6, 2022, for a twoyear period, beginning September 6, 2022 through September 5, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $196,415, with the option for one, oneyear extension, subject nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
22. Authorize a Purchase Agreement in the Amount of $800,000 for Full Real Property Acquisition for Warner Avenue Improvements Phase 2 (Property Owner: Jose B.
Hernandez) (Project No. 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with property owner Jose B. Hernandez, for the full property acquisition and goodwill (if any) for the real property located at 809 E. Warner (APN 01610421) in the amount of $800,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
23. Approve agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps as a subcontractor to the Californians for All Youth Workforce Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps in an amount of $1,499,087 for a period from September 6, 2022 to May 1, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
24. Teleconferencing for Meetings of City Council and All Boards, Committees, and Commissions Pursuant to the Provisions of Assembly Bill 361 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – 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.
25. Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc. for the Administration, Management and Implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances on an As–Needed Basis in an Amount not to exceed $500,000 Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc., for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances, for a oneyear term beginning on September 6, 2022, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to reallocate up to $500,000 from the Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to pay for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances that will be provided by RSG, Inc.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
26. LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt the LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to begin drafting amendments to the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances based upon the LongTerm Implementation Plan.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
27. Public Hearing Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2021
Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 15, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
28. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of Special Successor Agency Item #3.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 005142 35, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000 plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
WORK STUDY SESSION
29. Campaign Finance Reform
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
30. Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft a Revision of SAPD Policy to Require Officers to Update Calling Parties Upon Resolution of Calls For Service – Mayor Pro 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.
Adjourn in memory of Pamela Gallegos.
Future Items
1. Rent Stabilization Ordinance Update
2. Cannabis Ordinance Update
3. Police Oversight Commission
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 5.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Housing Authority Meeting of June 6, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #10 in the City Council agenda)
4. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #11 in the City Council agenda)
5. Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting and convene to the Special Successor Agency meeting.
SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Successor Agency on items on the Successor Agency Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Successor Agency meeting of Janurary 18, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #28.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: SUCCESSOR AGENCY ACTION
1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the Executive Director to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000, plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and General Counsel.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Successor Agency meeting.
9/6/2022
City Council, Special Closed Session, Housing
Authority and Special Successor Agency
Meeting Agenda
September 6, 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
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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/citymeetings.
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 inperson 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 M30, 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 EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) 9009128 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 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 closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 INPERSON 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 INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
5. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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
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 LEGAL COUNSEL THREAT OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One Claim
A. Claim number 20151093, Thien Au, et al
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney and City Manager
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Special Closed Session.
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 Pastor Guillermo Gonzalez
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento to OC Pride for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring September 6, 2022 as Pancreas Divisum Awareness Day.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Ugochi Nicholson for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Mendoza and Mayor Sarmiento declaring September 2022 as Hunger Action Month.
5. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan declaring September 10, 2022 as MidAutumn Festival Day.
6. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7. COVID19 Update in the Community
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 nonagenda 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: 8 through 25.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Adjourned Meeting of June 15, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Minutes from the Special Closed Session, Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
12. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022.
13. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group in the Amount of $229,087.64 for Four Ford F150 Electric (EV) Trucks (Specification No. 22113) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment allocating revenues received in FY 20222023 in the amount of $251,268 in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766), Special Revenue Fund account and appropriating the same amount into the Air Quality Improvement, Fleet ServicesMSRC Program expenditure account for FY 20222023 Machinery & Equipment . (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Recognize grant reimbursement received in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766) Special Revenue Fund account in the amount of $251,268.50 in Fiscal Year 2022 2023.
3. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of five Ford F150 EV Trucks, in the amount of $229,087.64, plus a contingency of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $249,087.64, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Construction of a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Installation of a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park: Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize $4,000,000 in Grant Revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency, Recognize $230,250 in Revenue Received in Prior Years from Residential Development District 3, and Amend the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $4,000,000 in grant revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency into the State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Building Improvements expenditure account, and $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Improvements Other than Building expenditure account to construct a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and install a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $230,250 in revenue received from prior years into the Residential Development District 3, Park Acquisition & Development Fees revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Residential Development District 3, Building Improvements expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program to include the Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park projects.
15. Approve Appropriation Adjustment and Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to Increase Construction Engineering and Contingencies by $574,578 for the Flower Street Sewer Main Improvements Project (Project No. 18 6616) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $574,578 of prior year fund balance in the Water Fund, Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program to add Greenleaf Water Main Improvements Project (236474).
16. Historic Property Preservation Agreements
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Property Owner(s), Historic Property Preservation Agreement No., Address/House, Vote by HRC
1. Joey Fermann and Rachel LaVigne , 202021, 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue, 7:0:0:2 (Rush and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
2. Janna Middel, 202210, 1811 Greenleaf Street, 8:0:0:1 (Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
3. Anthony and Patricia Castillo, 202211, 1916 Greenleaf Street, 7:1:0:1 (Carpenter Dissenting and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
17. Approve Master Agreement for Court Reporting and Transcription Services with Veritext Corporation, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Veritext Corporation to provide court reporting and transcription services not to exceed $150,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
18. Approve Master Agreements for Bilingual Testing Services with ALTA Language Services, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with ALTA Language Services, Inc. to provide language proficiency testing services not to exceed $100,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 with three one (1) year renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
19. Approve Agreements with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield to Provide Identity Theft Services and United Pet Care, LLC to Provide Pet Care Insurance for 2023 Employee Benefits
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield, for identity theft services, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with United Pet Care, LLC, for pet care insurance, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022 XXX).
20. Approve an Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to Exceed $500,000 for up to a TwoYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for a twoyear period beginning September 6, 2022 and expiring on September 5, 2024, with a provision for one oneyear extension, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
21. Approve an Agreement for Contract with Walk ‘n Rollers for GrantFunded Willits Street Safe Routes to School Education Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Walk ‘n Rollers to provide bicycle safety education services commencing September 6, 2022, for a twoyear period, beginning September 6, 2022 through September 5, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $196,415, with the option for one, oneyear extension, subject nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
22. Authorize a Purchase Agreement in the Amount of $800,000 for Full Real Property Acquisition for Warner Avenue Improvements Phase 2 (Property Owner: Jose B.
Hernandez) (Project No. 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with property owner Jose B. Hernandez, for the full property acquisition and goodwill (if any) for the real property located at 809 E. Warner (APN 01610421) in the amount of $800,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
23. Approve agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps as a subcontractor to the Californians for All Youth Workforce Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps in an amount of $1,499,087 for a period from September 6, 2022 to May 1, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
24. Teleconferencing for Meetings of City Council and All Boards, Committees, and Commissions Pursuant to the Provisions of Assembly Bill 361 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – 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.
25. Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc. for the Administration, Management and Implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances on an As–Needed Basis in an Amount not to exceed $500,000 Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc., for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances, for a oneyear term beginning on September 6, 2022, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to reallocate up to $500,000 from the Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to pay for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances that will be provided by RSG, Inc.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
26. LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt the LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to begin drafting amendments to the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances based upon the LongTerm Implementation Plan.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
27. Public Hearing Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2021
Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 15, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
28. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of Special Successor Agency Item #3.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 005142 35, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000 plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
WORK STUDY SESSION
29. Campaign Finance Reform
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
30. Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft a Revision of SAPD Policy to Require Officers to Update Calling Parties Upon Resolution of Calls For Service – Mayor Pro 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.
Adjourn in memory of Pamela Gallegos.
Future Items
1. Rent Stabilization Ordinance Update
2. Cannabis Ordinance Update
3. Police Oversight Commission
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 5.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Housing Authority Meeting of June 6, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #10 in the City Council agenda)
4. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #11 in the City Council agenda)
5. Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting and convene to the Special Successor Agency meeting.
SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Successor Agency on items on the Successor Agency Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Successor Agency meeting of Janurary 18, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #28.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: SUCCESSOR AGENCY ACTION
1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the Executive Director to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000, plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and General Counsel.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Successor Agency meeting.
9/6/2022
City Council, Special Closed Session, Housing
Authority and Special Successor Agency
Meeting Agenda
September 6, 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
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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/citymeetings.
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 inperson 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 M30, 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.
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INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 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 closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 INPERSON 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 INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
5. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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
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 LEGAL COUNSEL THREAT OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One Claim
A. Claim number 20151093, Thien Au, et al
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney and City Manager
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Special Closed Session.
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 Pastor Guillermo Gonzalez
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento to OC Pride for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring September 6, 2022 as Pancreas Divisum Awareness Day.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Ugochi Nicholson for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Mendoza and Mayor Sarmiento declaring September 2022 as Hunger Action Month.
5. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan declaring September 10, 2022 as MidAutumn Festival Day.
6. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7. COVID19 Update in the Community
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 nonagenda 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: 8 through 25.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Adjourned Meeting of June 15, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Minutes from the Special Closed Session, Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
12. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022.
13. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group in the Amount of $229,087.64 for Four Ford F150 Electric (EV) Trucks (Specification No. 22113) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment allocating revenues received in FY 20222023 in the amount of $251,268 in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766), Special Revenue Fund account and appropriating the same amount into the Air Quality Improvement, Fleet ServicesMSRC Program expenditure account for FY 20222023 Machinery & Equipment . (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Recognize grant reimbursement received in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766) Special Revenue Fund account in the amount of $251,268.50 in Fiscal Year 2022 2023.
3. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of five Ford F150 EV Trucks, in the amount of $229,087.64, plus a contingency of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $249,087.64, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Construction of a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Installation of a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park: Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize $4,000,000 in Grant Revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency, Recognize $230,250 in Revenue Received in Prior Years from Residential Development District 3, and Amend the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $4,000,000 in grant revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency into the State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Building Improvements expenditure account, and $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Improvements Other than Building expenditure account to construct a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and install a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $230,250 in revenue received from prior years into the Residential Development District 3, Park Acquisition & Development Fees revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Residential Development District 3, Building Improvements expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program to include the Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park projects.
15. Approve Appropriation Adjustment and Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to Increase Construction Engineering and Contingencies by $574,578 for the Flower Street Sewer Main Improvements Project (Project No. 18 6616) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $574,578 of prior year fund balance in the Water Fund, Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program to add Greenleaf Water Main Improvements Project (236474).
16. Historic Property Preservation Agreements
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Property Owner(s), Historic Property Preservation Agreement No., Address/House, Vote by HRC
1. Joey Fermann and Rachel LaVigne , 202021, 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue, 7:0:0:2 (Rush and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
2. Janna Middel, 202210, 1811 Greenleaf Street, 8:0:0:1 (Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
3. Anthony and Patricia Castillo, 202211, 1916 Greenleaf Street, 7:1:0:1 (Carpenter Dissenting and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
17. Approve Master Agreement for Court Reporting and Transcription Services with Veritext Corporation, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Veritext Corporation to provide court reporting and transcription services not to exceed $150,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
18. Approve Master Agreements for Bilingual Testing Services with ALTA Language Services, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with ALTA Language Services, Inc. to provide language proficiency testing services not to exceed $100,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 with three one (1) year renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
19. Approve Agreements with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield to Provide Identity Theft Services and United Pet Care, LLC to Provide Pet Care Insurance for 2023 Employee Benefits
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield, for identity theft services, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with United Pet Care, LLC, for pet care insurance, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022 XXX).
20. Approve an Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to Exceed $500,000 for up to a TwoYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for a twoyear period beginning September 6, 2022 and expiring on September 5, 2024, with a provision for one oneyear extension, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
21. Approve an Agreement for Contract with Walk ‘n Rollers for GrantFunded Willits Street Safe Routes to School Education Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Walk ‘n Rollers to provide bicycle safety education services commencing September 6, 2022, for a twoyear period, beginning September 6, 2022 through September 5, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $196,415, with the option for one, oneyear extension, subject nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
22. Authorize a Purchase Agreement in the Amount of $800,000 for Full Real Property Acquisition for Warner Avenue Improvements Phase 2 (Property Owner: Jose B.
Hernandez) (Project No. 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with property owner Jose B. Hernandez, for the full property acquisition and goodwill (if any) for the real property located at 809 E. Warner (APN 01610421) in the amount of $800,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
23. Approve agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps as a subcontractor to the Californians for All Youth Workforce Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps in an amount of $1,499,087 for a period from September 6, 2022 to May 1, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
24. Teleconferencing for Meetings of City Council and All Boards, Committees, and Commissions Pursuant to the Provisions of Assembly Bill 361 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – 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.
25. Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc. for the Administration, Management and Implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances on an As–Needed Basis in an Amount not to exceed $500,000 Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc., for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances, for a oneyear term beginning on September 6, 2022, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to reallocate up to $500,000 from the Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to pay for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances that will be provided by RSG, Inc.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
26. LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt the LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to begin drafting amendments to the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances based upon the LongTerm Implementation Plan.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
27. Public Hearing Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2021
Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 15, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
28. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of Special Successor Agency Item #3.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 005142 35, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000 plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
WORK STUDY SESSION
29. Campaign Finance Reform
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
30. Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft a Revision of SAPD Policy to Require Officers to Update Calling Parties Upon Resolution of Calls For Service – Mayor Pro 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.
Adjourn in memory of Pamela Gallegos.
Future Items
1. Rent Stabilization Ordinance Update
2. Cannabis Ordinance Update
3. Police Oversight Commission
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 5.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Housing Authority Meeting of June 6, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #10 in the City Council agenda)
4. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #11 in the City Council agenda)
5. Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting and convene to the Special Successor Agency meeting.
SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Successor Agency on items on the Successor Agency Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Successor Agency meeting of Janurary 18, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #28.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: SUCCESSOR AGENCY ACTION
1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the Executive Director to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000, plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and General Counsel.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Successor Agency meeting.
9/6/2022
City Council, Special Closed Session, Housing
Authority and Special Successor Agency
Meeting Agenda
September 6, 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
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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/citymeetings.
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 inperson 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 M30, 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 EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) 9009128 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 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 closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 INPERSON 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 INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
5. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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
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 LEGAL COUNSEL THREAT OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One Claim
A. Claim number 20151093, Thien Au, et al
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney and City Manager
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Special Closed Session.
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 Pastor Guillermo Gonzalez
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento to OC Pride for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring September 6, 2022 as Pancreas Divisum Awareness Day.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Ugochi Nicholson for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Mendoza and Mayor Sarmiento declaring September 2022 as Hunger Action Month.
5. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan declaring September 10, 2022 as MidAutumn Festival Day.
6. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7. COVID19 Update in the Community
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 nonagenda 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: 8 through 25.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Adjourned Meeting of June 15, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Minutes from the Special Closed Session, Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
12. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022.
13. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group in the Amount of $229,087.64 for Four Ford F150 Electric (EV) Trucks (Specification No. 22113) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment allocating revenues received in FY 20222023 in the amount of $251,268 in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766), Special Revenue Fund account and appropriating the same amount into the Air Quality Improvement, Fleet ServicesMSRC Program expenditure account for FY 20222023 Machinery & Equipment . (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Recognize grant reimbursement received in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766) Special Revenue Fund account in the amount of $251,268.50 in Fiscal Year 2022 2023.
3. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of five Ford F150 EV Trucks, in the amount of $229,087.64, plus a contingency of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $249,087.64, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Construction of a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Installation of a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park: Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize $4,000,000 in Grant Revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency, Recognize $230,250 in Revenue Received in Prior Years from Residential Development District 3, and Amend the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $4,000,000 in grant revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency into the State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Building Improvements expenditure account, and $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Improvements Other than Building expenditure account to construct a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and install a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $230,250 in revenue received from prior years into the Residential Development District 3, Park Acquisition & Development Fees revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Residential Development District 3, Building Improvements expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program to include the Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park projects.
15. Approve Appropriation Adjustment and Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to Increase Construction Engineering and Contingencies by $574,578 for the Flower Street Sewer Main Improvements Project (Project No. 18 6616) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $574,578 of prior year fund balance in the Water Fund, Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program to add Greenleaf Water Main Improvements Project (236474).
16. Historic Property Preservation Agreements
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Property Owner(s), Historic Property Preservation Agreement No., Address/House, Vote by HRC
1. Joey Fermann and Rachel LaVigne , 202021, 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue, 7:0:0:2 (Rush and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
2. Janna Middel, 202210, 1811 Greenleaf Street, 8:0:0:1 (Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
3. Anthony and Patricia Castillo, 202211, 1916 Greenleaf Street, 7:1:0:1 (Carpenter Dissenting and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
17. Approve Master Agreement for Court Reporting and Transcription Services with Veritext Corporation, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Veritext Corporation to provide court reporting and transcription services not to exceed $150,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
18. Approve Master Agreements for Bilingual Testing Services with ALTA Language Services, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with ALTA Language Services, Inc. to provide language proficiency testing services not to exceed $100,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 with three one (1) year renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
19. Approve Agreements with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield to Provide Identity Theft Services and United Pet Care, LLC to Provide Pet Care Insurance for 2023 Employee Benefits
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield, for identity theft services, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with United Pet Care, LLC, for pet care insurance, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022 XXX).
20. Approve an Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to Exceed $500,000 for up to a TwoYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for a twoyear period beginning September 6, 2022 and expiring on September 5, 2024, with a provision for one oneyear extension, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
21. Approve an Agreement for Contract with Walk ‘n Rollers for GrantFunded Willits Street Safe Routes to School Education Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Walk ‘n Rollers to provide bicycle safety education services commencing September 6, 2022, for a twoyear period, beginning September 6, 2022 through September 5, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $196,415, with the option for one, oneyear extension, subject nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
22. Authorize a Purchase Agreement in the Amount of $800,000 for Full Real Property Acquisition for Warner Avenue Improvements Phase 2 (Property Owner: Jose B.
Hernandez) (Project No. 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with property owner Jose B. Hernandez, for the full property acquisition and goodwill (if any) for the real property located at 809 E. Warner (APN 01610421) in the amount of $800,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
23. Approve agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps as a subcontractor to the Californians for All Youth Workforce Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps in an amount of $1,499,087 for a period from September 6, 2022 to May 1, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
24. Teleconferencing for Meetings of City Council and All Boards, Committees, and Commissions Pursuant to the Provisions of Assembly Bill 361 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – 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.
25. Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc. for the Administration, Management and Implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances on an As–Needed Basis in an Amount not to exceed $500,000 Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc., for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances, for a oneyear term beginning on September 6, 2022, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to reallocate up to $500,000 from the Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to pay for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances that will be provided by RSG, Inc.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
26. LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt the LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to begin drafting amendments to the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances based upon the LongTerm Implementation Plan.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
27. Public Hearing Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2021
Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 15, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
28. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of Special Successor Agency Item #3.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 005142 35, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000 plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
WORK STUDY SESSION
29. Campaign Finance Reform
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
30. Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft a Revision of SAPD Policy to Require Officers to Update Calling Parties Upon Resolution of Calls For Service – Mayor Pro 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.
Adjourn in memory of Pamela Gallegos.
Future Items
1. Rent Stabilization Ordinance Update
2. Cannabis Ordinance Update
3. Police Oversight Commission
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 5.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Housing Authority Meeting of June 6, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #10 in the City Council agenda)
4. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #11 in the City Council agenda)
5. Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting and convene to the Special Successor Agency meeting.
SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Successor Agency on items on the Successor Agency Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Successor Agency meeting of Janurary 18, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #28.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: SUCCESSOR AGENCY ACTION
1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the Executive Director to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000, plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and General Counsel.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Successor Agency meeting.
9/6/2022
City Council, Special Closed Session, Housing
Authority and Special Successor Agency
Meeting Agenda
September 6, 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
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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/citymeetings.
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 inperson 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 M30, 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 EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) 9009128 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 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 closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 INPERSON 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 INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
5. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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
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 LEGAL COUNSEL THREAT OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One Claim
A. Claim number 20151093, Thien Au, et al
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney and City Manager
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Special Closed Session.
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 Pastor Guillermo Gonzalez
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento to OC Pride for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring September 6, 2022 as Pancreas Divisum Awareness Day.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Ugochi Nicholson for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Mendoza and Mayor Sarmiento declaring September 2022 as Hunger Action Month.
5. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan declaring September 10, 2022 as MidAutumn Festival Day.
6. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7. COVID19 Update in the Community
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 nonagenda 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: 8 through 25.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Adjourned Meeting of June 15, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Minutes from the Special Closed Session, Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
12. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022.
13. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group in the Amount of $229,087.64 for Four Ford F150 Electric (EV) Trucks (Specification No. 22113) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment allocating revenues received in FY 20222023 in the amount of $251,268 in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766), Special Revenue Fund account and appropriating the same amount into the Air Quality Improvement, Fleet ServicesMSRC Program expenditure account for FY 20222023 Machinery & Equipment . (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Recognize grant reimbursement received in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766) Special Revenue Fund account in the amount of $251,268.50 in Fiscal Year 2022 2023.
3. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of five Ford F150 EV Trucks, in the amount of $229,087.64, plus a contingency of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $249,087.64, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Construction of a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Installation of a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park: Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize $4,000,000 in Grant Revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency, Recognize $230,250 in Revenue Received in Prior Years from Residential Development District 3, and Amend the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $4,000,000 in grant revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency into the State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Building Improvements expenditure account, and $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Improvements Other than Building expenditure account to construct a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and install a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $230,250 in revenue received from prior years into the Residential Development District 3, Park Acquisition & Development Fees revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Residential Development District 3, Building Improvements expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program to include the Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park projects.
15. Approve Appropriation Adjustment and Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to Increase Construction Engineering and Contingencies by $574,578 for the Flower Street Sewer Main Improvements Project (Project No. 18 6616) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $574,578 of prior year fund balance in the Water Fund, Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program to add Greenleaf Water Main Improvements Project (236474).
16. Historic Property Preservation Agreements
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Property Owner(s), Historic Property Preservation Agreement No., Address/House, Vote by HRC
1. Joey Fermann and Rachel LaVigne , 202021, 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue, 7:0:0:2 (Rush and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
2. Janna Middel, 202210, 1811 Greenleaf Street, 8:0:0:1 (Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
3. Anthony and Patricia Castillo, 202211, 1916 Greenleaf Street, 7:1:0:1 (Carpenter Dissenting and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
17. Approve Master Agreement for Court Reporting and Transcription Services with Veritext Corporation, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Veritext Corporation to provide court reporting and transcription services not to exceed $150,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
18. Approve Master Agreements for Bilingual Testing Services with ALTA Language Services, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with ALTA Language Services, Inc. to provide language proficiency testing services not to exceed $100,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 with three one (1) year renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
19. Approve Agreements with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield to Provide Identity Theft Services and United Pet Care, LLC to Provide Pet Care Insurance for 2023 Employee Benefits
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield, for identity theft services, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with United Pet Care, LLC, for pet care insurance, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022 XXX).
20. Approve an Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to Exceed $500,000 for up to a TwoYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for a twoyear period beginning September 6, 2022 and expiring on September 5, 2024, with a provision for one oneyear extension, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
21. Approve an Agreement for Contract with Walk ‘n Rollers for GrantFunded Willits Street Safe Routes to School Education Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Walk ‘n Rollers to provide bicycle safety education services commencing September 6, 2022, for a twoyear period, beginning September 6, 2022 through September 5, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $196,415, with the option for one, oneyear extension, subject nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
22. Authorize a Purchase Agreement in the Amount of $800,000 for Full Real Property Acquisition for Warner Avenue Improvements Phase 2 (Property Owner: Jose B.
Hernandez) (Project No. 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with property owner Jose B. Hernandez, for the full property acquisition and goodwill (if any) for the real property located at 809 E. Warner (APN 01610421) in the amount of $800,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
23. Approve agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps as a subcontractor to the Californians for All Youth Workforce Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps in an amount of $1,499,087 for a period from September 6, 2022 to May 1, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
24. Teleconferencing for Meetings of City Council and All Boards, Committees, and Commissions Pursuant to the Provisions of Assembly Bill 361 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – 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.
25. Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc. for the Administration, Management and Implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances on an As–Needed Basis in an Amount not to exceed $500,000 Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc., for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances, for a oneyear term beginning on September 6, 2022, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to reallocate up to $500,000 from the Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to pay for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances that will be provided by RSG, Inc.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
26. LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt the LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to begin drafting amendments to the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances based upon the LongTerm Implementation Plan.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
27. Public Hearing Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2021
Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 15, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
28. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of Special Successor Agency Item #3.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 005142 35, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000 plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
WORK STUDY SESSION
29. Campaign Finance Reform
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
30. Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft a Revision of SAPD Policy to Require Officers to Update Calling Parties Upon Resolution of Calls For Service – Mayor Pro 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.
Adjourn in memory of Pamela Gallegos.
Future Items
1. Rent Stabilization Ordinance Update
2. Cannabis Ordinance Update
3. Police Oversight Commission
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 5.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Housing Authority Meeting of June 6, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #10 in the City Council agenda)
4. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #11 in the City Council agenda)
5. Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting and convene to the Special Successor Agency meeting.
SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Successor Agency on items on the Successor Agency Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Successor Agency meeting of Janurary 18, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #28.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: SUCCESSOR AGENCY ACTION
1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the Executive Director to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000, plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and General Counsel.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Successor Agency meeting.
9/6/2022
City Council, Special Closed Session, Housing
Authority and Special Successor Agency
Meeting Agenda
September 6, 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
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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Vacant
Clerk of the Council
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/citymeetings.
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 inperson 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 M30, 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 EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) 9009128 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 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 closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 INPERSON 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 INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
5. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUCCESSOR AGENCY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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
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 LEGAL COUNSEL THREAT OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One Claim
A. Claim number 20151093, Thien Au, et al
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) FullTime Employees Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime NonCivil Service Employees
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: City Attorney and City Manager
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Clerk of the Council, Acting Clerk of the Council, or Interim Clerk of the Council CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Special Closed Session.
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 Pastor Guillermo Gonzalez
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Sarmiento to OC Pride for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez declaring September 6, 2022 as Pancreas Divisum Awareness Day.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Ugochi Nicholson for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Mendoza and Mayor Sarmiento declaring September 2022 as Hunger Action Month.
5. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan declaring September 10, 2022 as MidAutumn Festival Day.
6. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring September 15 through October 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7. COVID19 Update in the Community
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 nonagenda 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: 8 through 25.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Adjourned Meeting of June 15, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Minutes from the Special Closed Session, Regular and Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
12. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 2022 – June 2022.
13. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group in the Amount of $229,087.64 for Four Ford F150 Electric (EV) Trucks (Specification No. 22113) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment allocating revenues received in FY 20222023 in the amount of $251,268 in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766), Special Revenue Fund account and appropriating the same amount into the Air Quality Improvement, Fleet ServicesMSRC Program expenditure account for FY 20222023 Machinery & Equipment . (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Recognize grant reimbursement received in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766) Special Revenue Fund account in the amount of $251,268.50 in Fiscal Year 2022 2023.
3. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of five Ford F150 EV Trucks, in the amount of $229,087.64, plus a contingency of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $249,087.64, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Construction of a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Installation of a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park: Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize $4,000,000 in Grant Revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency, Recognize $230,250 in Revenue Received in Prior Years from Residential Development District 3, and Amend the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $4,000,000 in grant revenue from the State of California Natural Resources Agency into the State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Building Improvements expenditure account, and $2,000,000 into the State Resources Agency Grant, Improvements Other than Building expenditure account to construct a Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and install a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $230,250 in revenue received from prior years into the Residential Development District 3, Park Acquisition & Development Fees revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Residential Development District 3, Building Improvements expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20222023 Capital Improvement Program to include the Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park projects.
15. Approve Appropriation Adjustment and Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to Increase Construction Engineering and Contingencies by $574,578 for the Flower Street Sewer Main Improvements Project (Project No. 18 6616) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $574,578 of prior year fund balance in the Water Fund, Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program to add Greenleaf Water Main Improvements Project (236474).
16. Historic Property Preservation Agreements
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Property Owner(s), Historic Property Preservation Agreement No., Address/House, Vote by HRC
1. Joey Fermann and Rachel LaVigne , 202021, 1010 W. Santa Clara Avenue, 7:0:0:2 (Rush and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
2. Janna Middel, 202210, 1811 Greenleaf Street, 8:0:0:1 (Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
3. Anthony and Patricia Castillo, 202211, 1916 Greenleaf Street, 7:1:0:1 (Carpenter Dissenting and Hardy Absent) (Agreement No. 2022XXX)
17. Approve Master Agreement for Court Reporting and Transcription Services with Veritext Corporation, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Veritext Corporation to provide court reporting and transcription services not to exceed $150,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
18. Approve Master Agreements for Bilingual Testing Services with ALTA Language Services, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with ALTA Language Services, Inc. to provide language proficiency testing services not to exceed $100,000, effective September 6, 2022 through June 30, 2024 with three one (1) year renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
19. Approve Agreements with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield to Provide Identity Theft Services and United Pet Care, LLC to Provide Pet Care Insurance for 2023 Employee Benefits
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with PrePaid Legal Services, Inc., dba LegalShield, for identity theft services, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with United Pet Care, LLC, for pet care insurance, effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023, with automatic renewals (for additional one (1) year terms), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022 XXX).
20. Approve an Agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to Exceed $500,000 for up to a TwoYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Dixon Resources Unlimited, for Consulting Services for a Citywide Parking Study in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for a twoyear period beginning September 6, 2022 and expiring on September 5, 2024, with a provision for one oneyear extension, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
21. Approve an Agreement for Contract with Walk ‘n Rollers for GrantFunded Willits Street Safe Routes to School Education Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Walk ‘n Rollers to provide bicycle safety education services commencing September 6, 2022, for a twoyear period, beginning September 6, 2022 through September 5, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $196,415, with the option for one, oneyear extension, subject nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
22. Authorize a Purchase Agreement in the Amount of $800,000 for Full Real Property Acquisition for Warner Avenue Improvements Phase 2 (Property Owner: Jose B.
Hernandez) (Project No. 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with property owner Jose B. Hernandez, for the full property acquisition and goodwill (if any) for the real property located at 809 E. Warner (APN 01610421) in the amount of $800,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
23. Approve agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps as a subcontractor to the Californians for All Youth Workforce Program
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Orange County Conservation Corps in an amount of $1,499,087 for a period from September 6, 2022 to May 1, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
24. Teleconferencing for Meetings of City Council and All Boards, Committees, and Commissions Pursuant to the Provisions of Assembly Bill 361 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2022XXX – 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.
25. Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc. for the Administration, Management and Implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances on an As–Needed Basis in an Amount not to exceed $500,000 Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc., for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances, for a oneyear term beginning on September 6, 2022, in a total amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to reallocate up to $500,000 from the Revive Santa Ana Spending Plan to pay for the administration, management and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances that will be provided by RSG, Inc.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
26. LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt the LongTerm Implementation Plan for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to begin drafting amendments to the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinances based upon the LongTerm Implementation Plan.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
27. Public Hearing Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2021
Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 15, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
28. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of Special Successor Agency Item #3.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 005142 35, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000 plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2022XXX).
WORK STUDY SESSION
29. Campaign Finance Reform
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
30. Discuss and Consider Directing City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft a Revision of SAPD Policy to Require Officers to Update Calling Parties Upon Resolution of Calls For Service – Mayor Pro 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.
Adjourn in memory of Pamela Gallegos.
Future Items
1. Rent Stabilization Ordinance Update
2. Cannabis Ordinance Update
3. Police Oversight Commission
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 5.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Housing Authority Meeting of June 6, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of June 21, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #10 in the City Council agenda)
4. Minutes from the Special Housing Authority Meeting of July 19, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes. (Please refer to agenda item #11 in the City Council agenda)
5. Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the period of April 1, 2022 to June 30, 2022. **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting and convene to the Special Successor Agency meeting.
SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
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
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Successor Agency on items on the Successor Agency Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Successor Agency meeting of Janurary 18, 2022 Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
3. Joint Public Hearing – Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) for Park Space (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #28.) Public notice published in the Orange County Register on August 23, 2022 and August 30, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: SUCCESSOR AGENCY ACTION
1. Resolution No. 2022XXX – Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of various properties: 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247), and authorize the Executive Director to execute all required documents as necessary.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at 915 N Flower Street, 921 N Flower Street, and 842 N Garnsey Street (APN 00514258, 00514235, and 00514247) in the amount of $598,000, plus closing costs and escrow fees, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and General Counsel.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Successor Agency meeting.
9/6/2022