Chaungoc Nguyen spoke on toxic cigarette smoke outside her apartment.
Roxie Sanches spoke on Metro East Senior apartments, 10 percent increase in rent and asked for amendment in ordinance to Include seniors in rent control.
Nancy Emerson spoke on 10 percent increase in rent. Asked for funding for assisting with rent.
Angie Yanuzzi spoke rent increase, fixed income and affordable rent for senior.
Carlos Manrique spoke on social security not covering rent.
Deepa Bijlam s poke on social security not covering rent.
Tracy La the Executive Director from Viet Rise Organization to address item 26. In support of a rental registry and rent board as part long term implementation plan for the rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance that were passed in 2021. Expressed opposition recommendation to contract a mediator.
Vincent Tranwith with Viet Rise comment on item 26 in support of establishing rent registry and rent board as part long term implementation plan for the rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance that were passed in 2021. Expressed opposition recommendation to contract a mediator.
Nathaniel Greensides spoke on elderly senior citizens seeing a 10 percent rent increase, rent control board and local rent registry.
Linda Stinnett spoke on rent increase.
David Carbajal s poke on rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordnances. Addressed item 26.
Indigo Vu commented on item 26. Spoke in support of establishing rental registry and rent board as part long term implementation plan for the rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance that were passed in 2021. Expressed opposition recommendation to contract a mediator.
Mextli Lopez a volunteer with Tenets United. Commented on item 26. Spoke in support of establishing rental registry and rent board.
Rosa Salgado spoke on U Visa.
Lisa Nguyen staff member with Viet Rise. Commented on item 26. Spoke in support of establishing rental registry and rent board. Expressed opposition recommendation to contract a mediator.
Victor Mendez spoke on rent increase of 10 percent in affordable housing.
Magdalena Menchaca s poke on rent increase, affordable housing and rent control ordinances.
Houshang spoke on 10 percent rent increase.
Jeff Katz spoke on code enforcement, public safety committee and Block Beautification Program.
Berth Ramirez spoke on rent control and issues parking at apartment complex.
Kayle a volunteer with Tenants United Santa Ana, spoke in support of rent board and rental registry.
Carl Beniger spoke in support of Item 13 and city solar programs.
Danny spoke in support of Item 30.
Maria Victoria spoke on rent stabilization, just cause eviction ordinance and rent increase.
Ana Charco a Housing Councilor with Latino Health Access, spoke on rent stabilization, just cause eviction ordinance and rent increase.
Anabel Para a Member of Esperanza de la Comunidad. Spoke on housing issues including harassment, lack of resources, lack of funding and lack of assistance to help prevent evictions, physical and physiological abuse.
Martha Garcia a member of inquilinos Esperanza. Spoke on Item 26.
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.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to Approve.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
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)
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement Nos. 2022163,2022165 and 2022 168 were approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022173 was approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022162 was approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement Nos. 2022170 and 2022172 were approved.
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).
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza to Approve.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022164 was approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022174 was approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Core Agreement No. 2022167 was approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022169 was approved.
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.
MINUTES: This consent Item Resolution No. 2022073 was approved.
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.
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022171 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Mendoza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra to Motion to Reconsider item.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 2 – Penaloza, – Phan
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 2 – 0 – 0 – Pass
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to Approve recommended action.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Sarmiento
NO: 2 – Mendoza, – Bacerra
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 2 – 0 – 0 – Pass
Moved by Councilmember Mendoza, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to Approve Consent Calendar items 8 through 25 with the exception of items 14 and
20. Councilmember Bacerra voted no on item 25.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**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.
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to Approve the recommended action 1 and 2, to also include the summary of amendments recited by City Manager Kristine Ridge.
YES: 4 – Hernandez, Lopez, Phan, Sarmiento
NO: 3 – Mendoza, – Penaloza, – Bacerra
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 4 – 3 – 0 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: Community Development staff provided a brief presentation.
Councilmember Hernandez requested the following; the rental registry fee not exceed $100, that City Attorney’s Office and the Code Enforcement Division work closely together, Rental Housing Board be comprised of 4 tenants and 2 landlords, and the removal of the mediation aspect.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra stated his opposition to the item.
Councilmember Mendoza, requested to reconsider item 25.
Councilmember Lopez provided comments regarding the rental registry fee, and the rent board.
Councilmember Phan requested mediation be maintained, expressed support for staff’s recommendation of providing a variety of options regarding the rental registry fee, ensuring the fee sum is equitable. Requested the fee study reflect the monetary change if a fair petition cost is included. Request amendments to the RSO and JCEO to make affordable housing eligible for both, and remove the exemption for substantial rehabs. Lastly, landlords must be registered in order to increase their rent rate and requests the City Attorney's office provides a redline version within 4 weeks.
Councilmember Penaloza provided various questions and comments.
Mayor Sarmiento expressed support for having a sevenmember board with at least one member being a mobile home tenant.
City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief summary of the council’s direction. **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.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by
Councilmember Mendoza to Approve.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento opened the Public Hearing at 10:15 p.m.
No public comments
Mayor Sarmiento closed the Public Hearing at 10:16 p.m.
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).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to Approve.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento opened the Joint Public Hearing at 10:16 p.m.
No public comments
Mayor Sarmiento closed the Joint Public Hearing at 10:17 p.m.
Mayor Sarmiento recessed the Regular Open Session and convened to the Special Successor Agency at 10:18 p.m.
WORK STUDY SESSION
29. Campaign Finance Reform
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
MINUTES: Management Analyst Daniel Soto provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and direction was provided 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
MINUTES: Council discussion ensued and direction was provided to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided various comments regarding upcoming City events.
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.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan provided her comments out of order, before the consent calendar.
Mayor Sarmiento provided comments regarding the reopening of 4 street and various other comments.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked the new Parks and Recreation for his help, in hosting the first Chicano Festival. Spoke in remembrance of Artesia Pilar business owner, Armando Aguinaga.
Councilmember Lopez thanks staff for all their hard work and announced that City Manager staff connected with Rosa Salgado on September 28, 2021.
Councilmember Mendoza asked council to wear orange in support of her proclamation and provided various other comments.
Councilmember Penaloza extended an invitation to the residents of ward 6, to attend the Wilshire Square and Memorial Park Neighborhood Association meetings and provided various other comments.
Councilmember Bacerrra announced his community office hours on September 10, 2022 and provided various other comments.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.
Adjourn in memory of Pamela Gallegos.
MINUTES: Meeting also adjourned in memory of Amrando Aguinaga Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 11:29 p.m.
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
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento called the Housing Authority meeting to order at 10:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: All members were present.
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.
Moved by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting and convene to the Special Successor Agency meeting.
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and reconvened to the Regular meeting at 10:21 p.m.
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
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.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**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.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to Approve.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento opened the Joint Public Hearing at 10:19 p.m.
No public comments
Chair Sarmiento closed the Joint Public Hearing at 10:20 p.m.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Successor Agency meeting and reconvene to the Regular City Council Meeting.
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City Council
18 9/6/2022
Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City
Council, Special Closed Session, Housing
Authority and Special Successor Agency
City of Santa Ana, California
September 06, 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
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
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Special Closed Session meeting to order at 4:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Roll call was conducted all members were present.
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.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento recessed this portion of the meeting to consider items listed on the Special Closed Session at 4:08 p.m.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Regular Open meeting to order at 6:27 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Interim Assistant Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco conducted roll call, all councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
MINUTES: Councilmember Mendoza led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief presentation.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, except for public hearings. Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan provided her comments before the consideration of the consent calendar. She noted that as a director of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board she would like to invite all eligible Santa Ana residents to apply to attend a free trip to tour the California Water System, including the Orville Dam.
Interim Assistant Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco reported out on the correspondence received.
Kathy Scott spoke on safety issue, concerns with Metro East parking situation and Operation Safe Passage for Seniors.
Neelofur Sheikh spoke on rent affordability.
Kristyan Zhei spoke on rent control, rent increase and fixed income.
Chaungoc Nguyen spoke on toxic cigarette smoke outside her apartment.
Roxie Sanches spoke on Metro East Senior apartments, 10 percent increase in rent and asked for amendment in ordinance to Include seniors in rent control.
Nancy Emerson spoke on 10 percent increase in rent. Asked for funding for assisting with rent.
Angie Yanuzzi spoke rent increase, fixed income and affordable rent for senior.
Carlos Manrique spoke on social security not covering rent.
Deepa Bijlam s poke on social security not covering rent.
Tracy La the Executive Director from Viet Rise Organization to address item 26. In support of a rental registry and rent board as part long term implementation plan for the rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance that were passed in 2021. Expressed opposition recommendation to contract a mediator.
Vincent Tranwith with Viet Rise comment on item 26 in support of establishing rent registry and rent board as part long term implementation plan for the rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance that were passed in 2021. Expressed opposition recommendation to contract a mediator.
Nathaniel Greensides spoke on elderly senior citizens seeing a 10 percent rent increase, rent control board and local rent registry.
Linda Stinnett spoke on rent increase.
David Carbajal s poke on rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordnances. Addressed item 26.
Indigo Vu commented on item 26. Spoke in support of establishing rental registry and rent board as part long term implementation plan for the rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance that were passed in 2021. Expressed opposition recommendation to contract a mediator.
Mextli Lopez a volunteer with Tenets United. Commented on item 26. Spoke in support of establishing rental registry and rent board.
Rosa Salgado spoke on U Visa.
Lisa Nguyen staff member with Viet Rise. Commented on item 26. Spoke in support of establishing rental registry and rent board. Expressed opposition recommendation to contract a mediator.
Victor Mendez spoke on rent increase of 10 percent in affordable housing.
Magdalena Menchaca s poke on rent increase, affordable housing and rent control ordinances.
Houshang spoke on 10 percent rent increase.
Jeff Katz spoke on code enforcement, public safety committee and Block Beautification Program.
Berth Ramirez spoke on rent control and issues parking at apartment complex.
Kayle a volunteer with Tenants United Santa Ana, spoke in support of rent board and rental registry.
Carl Beniger spoke in support of Item 13 and city solar programs.
Danny spoke in support of Item 30.
Maria Victoria spoke on rent stabilization, just cause eviction ordinance and rent increase.
Ana Charco a Housing Councilor with Latino Health Access, spoke on rent stabilization, just cause eviction ordinance and rent increase.
Anabel Para a Member of Esperanza de la Comunidad. Spoke on housing issues including harassment, lack of resources, lack of funding and lack of assistance to help prevent evictions, physical and physiological abuse.
Martha Garcia a member of inquilinos Esperanza. Spoke on Item 26.
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.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to Approve.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
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)
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement Nos. 2022163,2022165 and 2022 168 were approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022173 was approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022162 was approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement Nos. 2022170 and 2022172 were approved.
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).
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza to Approve.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022164 was approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022174 was approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Core Agreement No. 2022167 was approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022169 was approved.
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.
MINUTES: This consent Item Resolution No. 2022073 was approved.
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.
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022171 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Mendoza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra to Motion to Reconsider item.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 2 – Penaloza, – Phan
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 2 – 0 – 0 – Pass
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to Approve recommended action.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Sarmiento
NO: 2 – Mendoza, – Bacerra
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 2 – 0 – 0 – Pass
Moved by Councilmember Mendoza, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to Approve Consent Calendar items 8 through 25 with the exception of items 14 and
20. Councilmember Bacerra voted no on item 25.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**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.
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to Approve the recommended action 1 and 2, to also include the summary of amendments recited by City Manager Kristine Ridge.
YES: 4 – Hernandez, Lopez, Phan, Sarmiento
NO: 3 – Mendoza, – Penaloza, – Bacerra
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 4 – 3 – 0 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: Community Development staff provided a brief presentation.
Councilmember Hernandez requested the following; the rental registry fee not exceed $100, that City Attorney’s Office and the Code Enforcement Division work closely together, Rental Housing Board be comprised of 4 tenants and 2 landlords, and the removal of the mediation aspect.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra stated his opposition to the item.
Councilmember Mendoza, requested to reconsider item 25.
Councilmember Lopez provided comments regarding the rental registry fee, and the rent board.
Councilmember Phan requested mediation be maintained, expressed support for staff’s recommendation of providing a variety of options regarding the rental registry fee, ensuring the fee sum is equitable. Requested the fee study reflect the monetary change if a fair petition cost is included. Request amendments to the RSO and JCEO to make affordable housing eligible for both, and remove the exemption for substantial rehabs. Lastly, landlords must be registered in order to increase their rent rate and requests the City Attorney's office provides a redline version within 4 weeks.
Councilmember Penaloza provided various questions and comments.
Mayor Sarmiento expressed support for having a sevenmember board with at least one member being a mobile home tenant.
City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief summary of the council’s direction. **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.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by
Councilmember Mendoza to Approve.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento opened the Public Hearing at 10:15 p.m.
No public comments
Mayor Sarmiento closed the Public Hearing at 10:16 p.m.
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).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to Approve.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento opened the Joint Public Hearing at 10:16 p.m.
No public comments
Mayor Sarmiento closed the Joint Public Hearing at 10:17 p.m.
Mayor Sarmiento recessed the Regular Open Session and convened to the Special Successor Agency at 10:18 p.m.
WORK STUDY SESSION
29. Campaign Finance Reform
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
MINUTES: Management Analyst Daniel Soto provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and direction was provided 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
MINUTES: Council discussion ensued and direction was provided to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided various comments regarding upcoming City events.
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.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan provided her comments out of order, before the consent calendar.
Mayor Sarmiento provided comments regarding the reopening of 4 street and various other comments.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked the new Parks and Recreation for his help, in hosting the first Chicano Festival. Spoke in remembrance of Artesia Pilar business owner, Armando Aguinaga.
Councilmember Lopez thanks staff for all their hard work and announced that City Manager staff connected with Rosa Salgado on September 28, 2021.
Councilmember Mendoza asked council to wear orange in support of her proclamation and provided various other comments.
Councilmember Penaloza extended an invitation to the residents of ward 6, to attend the Wilshire Square and Memorial Park Neighborhood Association meetings and provided various other comments.
Councilmember Bacerrra announced his community office hours on September 10, 2022 and provided various other comments.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.
Adjourn in memory of Pamela Gallegos.
MINUTES: Meeting also adjourned in memory of Amrando Aguinaga Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 11:29 p.m.
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
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento called the Housing Authority meeting to order at 10:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: All members were present.
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.
Moved by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting and convene to the Special Successor Agency meeting.
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and reconvened to the Regular meeting at 10:21 p.m.
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
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.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**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.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to Approve.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento opened the Joint Public Hearing at 10:19 p.m.
No public comments
Chair Sarmiento closed the Joint Public Hearing at 10:20 p.m.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Successor Agency meeting and reconvene to the Regular City Council Meeting.
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City Council
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City
Council, Special Closed Session, Housing
Authority and Special Successor Agency
City of Santa Ana, California
September 06, 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
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
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Special Closed Session meeting to order at 4:07 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Roll call was conducted all members were present.
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.
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento recessed this portion of the meeting to consider items listed on the Special Closed Session at 4:08 p.m.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento called the Regular Open meeting to order at 6:27 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Interim Assistant Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco conducted roll call, all councilmembers were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
MINUTES: Councilmember Mendoza led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief presentation.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, except for public hearings. Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan provided her comments before the consideration of the consent calendar. She noted that as a director of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Board she would like to invite all eligible Santa Ana residents to apply to attend a free trip to tour the California Water System, including the Orville Dam.
Interim Assistant Clerk of the Council Norma Orozco reported out on the correspondence received.
Kathy Scott spoke on safety issue, concerns with Metro East parking situation and Operation Safe Passage for Seniors.
Neelofur Sheikh spoke on rent affordability.
Kristyan Zhei spoke on rent control, rent increase and fixed income.
Chaungoc Nguyen spoke on toxic cigarette smoke outside her apartment.
Roxie Sanches spoke on Metro East Senior apartments, 10 percent increase in rent and asked for amendment in ordinance to Include seniors in rent control.
Nancy Emerson spoke on 10 percent increase in rent. Asked for funding for assisting with rent.
Angie Yanuzzi spoke rent increase, fixed income and affordable rent for senior.
Carlos Manrique spoke on social security not covering rent.
Deepa Bijlam s poke on social security not covering rent.
Tracy La the Executive Director from Viet Rise Organization to address item 26. In support of a rental registry and rent board as part long term implementation plan for the rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance that were passed in 2021. Expressed opposition recommendation to contract a mediator.
Vincent Tranwith with Viet Rise comment on item 26 in support of establishing rent registry and rent board as part long term implementation plan for the rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance that were passed in 2021. Expressed opposition recommendation to contract a mediator.
Nathaniel Greensides spoke on elderly senior citizens seeing a 10 percent rent increase, rent control board and local rent registry.
Linda Stinnett spoke on rent increase.
David Carbajal s poke on rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordnances. Addressed item 26.
Indigo Vu commented on item 26. Spoke in support of establishing rental registry and rent board as part long term implementation plan for the rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance that were passed in 2021. Expressed opposition recommendation to contract a mediator.
Mextli Lopez a volunteer with Tenets United. Commented on item 26. Spoke in support of establishing rental registry and rent board.
Rosa Salgado spoke on U Visa.
Lisa Nguyen staff member with Viet Rise. Commented on item 26. Spoke in support of establishing rental registry and rent board. Expressed opposition recommendation to contract a mediator.
Victor Mendez spoke on rent increase of 10 percent in affordable housing.
Magdalena Menchaca s poke on rent increase, affordable housing and rent control ordinances.
Houshang spoke on 10 percent rent increase.
Jeff Katz spoke on code enforcement, public safety committee and Block Beautification Program.
Berth Ramirez spoke on rent control and issues parking at apartment complex.
Kayle a volunteer with Tenants United Santa Ana, spoke in support of rent board and rental registry.
Carl Beniger spoke in support of Item 13 and city solar programs.
Danny spoke in support of Item 30.
Maria Victoria spoke on rent stabilization, just cause eviction ordinance and rent increase.
Ana Charco a Housing Councilor with Latino Health Access, spoke on rent stabilization, just cause eviction ordinance and rent increase.
Anabel Para a Member of Esperanza de la Comunidad. Spoke on housing issues including harassment, lack of resources, lack of funding and lack of assistance to help prevent evictions, physical and physiological abuse.
Martha Garcia a member of inquilinos Esperanza. Spoke on Item 26.
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.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to Approve.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
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)
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement Nos. 2022163,2022165 and 2022 168 were approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022173 was approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022162 was approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement Nos. 2022170 and 2022172 were approved.
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).
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza to Approve.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022164 was approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022174 was approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Core Agreement No. 2022167 was approved.
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).
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022169 was approved.
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.
MINUTES: This consent Item Resolution No. 2022073 was approved.
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.
MINUTES: This consent Item Agreement No. 2022171 was approved.
Moved by Councilmember Mendoza, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra to Motion to Reconsider item.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Bacerra, Sarmiento
NO: 2 – Penaloza, – Phan
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 2 – 0 – 0 – Pass
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to Approve recommended action.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Sarmiento
NO: 2 – Mendoza, – Bacerra
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 2 – 0 – 0 – Pass
Moved by Councilmember Mendoza, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to Approve Consent Calendar items 8 through 25 with the exception of items 14 and
20. Councilmember Bacerra voted no on item 25.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**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.
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez to Approve the recommended action 1 and 2, to also include the summary of amendments recited by City Manager Kristine Ridge.
YES: 4 – Hernandez, Lopez, Phan, Sarmiento
NO: 3 – Mendoza, – Penaloza, – Bacerra
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 4 – 3 – 0 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: Community Development staff provided a brief presentation.
Councilmember Hernandez requested the following; the rental registry fee not exceed $100, that City Attorney’s Office and the Code Enforcement Division work closely together, Rental Housing Board be comprised of 4 tenants and 2 landlords, and the removal of the mediation aspect.
Mayor Pro Tem Bacerra stated his opposition to the item.
Councilmember Mendoza, requested to reconsider item 25.
Councilmember Lopez provided comments regarding the rental registry fee, and the rent board.
Councilmember Phan requested mediation be maintained, expressed support for staff’s recommendation of providing a variety of options regarding the rental registry fee, ensuring the fee sum is equitable. Requested the fee study reflect the monetary change if a fair petition cost is included. Request amendments to the RSO and JCEO to make affordable housing eligible for both, and remove the exemption for substantial rehabs. Lastly, landlords must be registered in order to increase their rent rate and requests the City Attorney's office provides a redline version within 4 weeks.
Councilmember Penaloza provided various questions and comments.
Mayor Sarmiento expressed support for having a sevenmember board with at least one member being a mobile home tenant.
City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief summary of the council’s direction. **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.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by
Councilmember Mendoza to Approve.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento opened the Public Hearing at 10:15 p.m.
No public comments
Mayor Sarmiento closed the Public Hearing at 10:16 p.m.
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).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to Approve.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: Mayor Sarmiento opened the Joint Public Hearing at 10:16 p.m.
No public comments
Mayor Sarmiento closed the Joint Public Hearing at 10:17 p.m.
Mayor Sarmiento recessed the Regular Open Session and convened to the Special Successor Agency at 10:18 p.m.
WORK STUDY SESSION
29. Campaign Finance Reform
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Provide direction to staff.
MINUTES: Management Analyst Daniel Soto provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and direction was provided 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
MINUTES: Council discussion ensued and direction was provided to staff.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided various comments regarding upcoming City events.
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.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan provided her comments out of order, before the consent calendar.
Mayor Sarmiento provided comments regarding the reopening of 4 street and various other comments.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked the new Parks and Recreation for his help, in hosting the first Chicano Festival. Spoke in remembrance of Artesia Pilar business owner, Armando Aguinaga.
Councilmember Lopez thanks staff for all their hard work and announced that City Manager staff connected with Rosa Salgado on September 28, 2021.
Councilmember Mendoza asked council to wear orange in support of her proclamation and provided various other comments.
Councilmember Penaloza extended an invitation to the residents of ward 6, to attend the Wilshire Square and Memorial Park Neighborhood Association meetings and provided various other comments.
Councilmember Bacerrra announced his community office hours on September 10, 2022 and provided various other comments.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.
Adjourn in memory of Pamela Gallegos.
MINUTES: Meeting also adjourned in memory of Amrando Aguinaga Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 11:29 p.m.
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
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento called the Housing Authority meeting to order at 10:20 p.m.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: All members were present.
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.
Moved by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting and convene to the Special Successor Agency meeting.
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and reconvened to the Regular meeting at 10:21 p.m.
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
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.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**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.
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez to Approve.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Mendoza, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Sarmiento NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: Chair Sarmiento opened the Joint Public Hearing at 10:19 p.m.
No public comments
Chair Sarmiento closed the Joint Public Hearing at 10:20 p.m.
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Successor Agency meeting and reconvene to the Regular City Council Meeting.
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