Minutes of the Special Closed Session
and Regular Meeting of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
March 7, 2023
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
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Special Closed Session Meeting to order at 4: 09 P. M.
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
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ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City ClerkJennifer L. Hall conductedroll call. All membersof the City Council were present.
Councilmembers Penaloza and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Mayor Amezcua were present in -person. CouncilmembersBacerra, Hernandez, and Phan attended via teleconference.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan reported a recusal for Closed Session Agenda Item Nos. 1B and IC as thelistedentity, Dyer 18, LLC, is a clientof her employer, Rutanand Tucker.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
MINUTES: No public commentswerereceivedregardingClosedSessionAgenda items.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
MINUTES: At 4: 10 P.M., Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS — The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matterswithoutmembersof the publicpresent. The City Councilfinds, basedon advicefrom the CityAttorney, that discussionin open sessionof the followingmatterswill prejudicethe position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph ( 1) of subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9 of the Government Code:
A. City of Santa Ana v. Rim Pacific Investors Portofino LLC, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30- 2021- 01221615
B. Cityof SantaAna v. Dyer 18 LLC, OrangeCountySuperiorCourt, Case No. 30- 2022- 01248172
C. Cityof SantaAna v. Dyer 18 LLC, UnitedStatesDistrictCourt, CaseNo. 8:22-cv- 00433
D. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano V. City of Santa Ana, Santa Ana Police Department, David Valentin Kristine Ride Sonia Carvalho and Jason Motsick, Orange County Superior Court Case No.
30- 2021- 01230129- CU- OE- CJC
E. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. David Valentin, Sonia Carvalho Kristine Ridge, City of Santa Ana, Santa Ana Police Department, Santa Ana City Attorney' s Office, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30- 2021- 01230134- CU- WT- CJC
F. Santa Ana Police Officers Association v. City of Santa Ana, PERB Case No. LA - CITY COUNCIL 2 03/ 07/ 2023
CE- 1620- M
G. Santa Ana Police Officers Association v. City of Santa Ana, Council of the City of SantaAna, andNormaOrozco, OrangeCountySuperiorCourtCaseNo. 30-2022- 01298807- CU- WM- CJC
H. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No. ADJ5249990
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)
Service Employees' International Union ( SEIU) Full - Time Employees Confidential Association of Santa Ana ( CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association ( SAMA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 8:
A. Property Address: 201 S. Mountain View and 4320 W. 1st Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704, APN: 188- 021- 10 and 188- 021- 11
Negotiators: City Manager Kristine Ridge
Negotiating Party: Charles Akoboff Family Trust, the Lucik Akoboff Revocable Trust and Anna Poladian Trust
Terms: Potential Acquisition
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the Regular City Council meeting at 6:35 P.M.
ATTENDANCE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
MINUTES: City ClerkJenniferL. Hall conductedroll call. All members of the City Council were present.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Penaloza, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Lopez arrived at 6: 37 P. M.), and Mayor Amezcua were present in -person. Councilmember Phan attended via teleconference.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Rich Gomez
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Ivan Pitts
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to the City' s Executive Assistants and Executive Secretaries in Honor of Women' s History Month.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerradeclaring March 2023as Arts in Education Month.
MINUTES:
MayorAmezcuapresentedcertificatesof recognitionto the City's Executive Assistantsand Executive Secretaries, thanked them for their hard work and dedication, and spoke regarding Women' s History Month.
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Councilmember Bacerra proclaimed March 2023 as Arts in Education Month and presented the proclamation to Robin McNair and the arts education program from the Santa Ana School District.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - The City Attorney will report on any action( s) from Closed Session.
MINUTES: Chief Assistant City Attorney Laura Rossini stated there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT - Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items, except for public bearings. Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
MINUTES:
The following speakers addressed Council in -person:
1. Zach Kantor- Anaya spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 21.
2. Boris Gresely spoke regarding worker abuse and in support of Agenda item No. 20.
3. May Tanner spoke regarding the housing crisis in California and the impacts to the community and spoke in support of Agenda item No. 21.
4. Kandice Hawes -Lopez announced a free course related to the cannabis industry and invited residents to attend the Senior Cannabis Fair event on March 22, 2023 at Pharmacy Santa Ana from 10: 00 A. M. - 1: 00 P. M.
5. Claudio Gallegos spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 21.
6. Gabriel Montoya spoke regarding women in the healthcare industry and staffing crisis.
7. Roberto Guzman spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 16.
8. Venancio Chavez spoke regarding the welfare and safety of the community and expressed concern regarding the planters placed around the City.
9. Desi Reyes spoke in support of Agenda item No. 11.
The following speakers addressed Council via teleconference:
10. Tim Johnson spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 13 and thanked Council for their hard work and efforts.
11. Fernando Delgado spoke regarding Agenda item No. 16 and in support of street vendors.
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12. Victor Mendez spoke regarding Measure X funds and Agenda Item No. 18.
City ClerkJenniferL. Hall reportedout the summaryof emailcommentsreceived: One (1) commentregardingAgenda ItemNo. 16, One (1) commentregardingAgenda Item No. 18, One ( 1) comment regarding Agenda Item No. 21, and twenty- one ( 21) non - agenda comments.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 3 through 16 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances
MINUTES: At 7: 32 P. M., Councilmember Penaloza pulled Agenda Item No. 10 and Councilmember Vazquez pulled Agenda Item No. 16 for separate discussion and consideration.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 13, as the listed entities are clients of her employer.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3 through 16 with the exception of Item Nos. 10 and 16, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 — Pass
3. Excused Absences
Department( s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Appoint David Crockett Nominated by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez as the Ward 3 Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial -Term Expiring December 10, 2024
Department( s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Appoint David Crockett to the Personnel Board as the Ward 3 CITY COUNCIL 6 03/ 07/ 2023
representative and administer Oath of Office.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall administered the Oath of Office for David Crockett.
5. Appoint Carlos Perea Nominated by Councilmember Vazquez as the Ward 2 Representative to the Police Oversight Commission for a Full -Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department( s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Carlos Perea to the Police Oversight Commission as the Ward 2 representative and administer Oath of Office.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall administered the Oath of Office for Carlos Perea.
6. Receiveand File Quarterly Reportof Investments as of December31, 2022 Department( s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non -Public Works and up to $250,000for Public Works Authorized by the City Manageras Permitted by Charter Section 421
Department( s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, valued at up to $ 50,000 for non- public works contracts and agreements and up to $ 250, 000 for public works contracts and agreements.
8. Final Payment to Naphcare, Inc. in the amount of $ 66,772 for Inmate Medical Services ( General Fund)
Department( s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize final payment to Naphcare, Inc. for past services rendered in the amount of $ 66, 772.
9. Award Blanket Order Contracts to HD Supply, Snap -on, WESCO Distribution, Inc; and White Cap, LPfor Maintenance, Repair, and OperatingSupplies and Equipment in the Annual not to Exceed Aggregate Amount of $ 565, 000 for a One -Year Term Ending on March 31, 2024, with Provisions for up to Five Additional One Year Renewal Periods ( Specification No. 23- 015) ( General Fund) Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a blanket order contract to vendors listed below for CITY COUNCIL 7 03/ 07/ 2023
as -needed maintenance, repair, operating supplies, and equipment for a one-year term endingon March 31, 2024, with provisionsfor up to five one-year renewalperiods in accordance with each vendor' s respective contract terms and conditions, subject to non -substantivechangesapprovedby the City Managerand City Attorney. The annual aggregate not -to -exceed amount is $ 565, 000, with a total aggregate not -to -exceed amount of $3,390,000 for the entireterm, including renewal periods exercisable by the City Manager.
HD Supply, San Diego, CA
Snap- On, Kenosha, WI
WESCO Distribution, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
White Cap, LP., Orlando, FL
10. Award a Construction Contract to Excel Paving Co. in the Amount of $ 1,798,800.00 for the West Willits Protected Bike Lanes from Fairview Street to Raitt Street Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $ 2, 277, 000. 00 ( Project No. 19- 6948, ATPSBL- 5063( 195)) ( Non - General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Award a construction contract to Excel Paving Co., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $ 1, 798, 800. 00, for construction of the West Willits Protected Bike Lanes from Fairview Street to Raitt Street Project, for a term beginning March 7, 2023 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the CityManagertoexecutethecontractsubjecttonon -substantivechangesapprovedby the City Manager and the City Attorney.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of 2, 277, 000. 00, which includes $ 1, 798, 800. 00 for the construction contract, 270,000.00 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $ 208, 200. 00 projectcontingencyfor unanticipatedor unforeseenwork.
MINUTES:
CouncilmemberPenalozeaskedquestionsregardingcapitalimprovementprojects, fees, and timelines. He spoke regarding the aesthetics of bike lanes and surrounding landscaping.
City ManagerKristineRidge spoke regardingtimelinesrelated to capitalimprovement projects.
Public Works Director Nabil Saba spoke regarding the landscaping plans.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked the Public Works Department for all their hard work and efforts.
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MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve Item No. 10, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
The motion carried, 6-0- 0- 1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,
COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ
Status: 6- 0- 0— 1 — Pass
11. Approve an Amendment to the FY 2022- 23 Capital Improvement Program for 752, 471. 25 and Award a Construction Contract to International Line Builders, Inc. in the Amount of $ 601, 977. 00 for the Saddleback View Neighborhood Street Lighting Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $ 752, 471. 25 ( Project No. 22- 6017) ( General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an amendment to the FY 2022- 23 Capital Improvement Program to include 752, 471. 25 in construction funds for the Saddleback View Neighborhood Street Lighting Project ( Project No. 22- 6017).
2. Award a construction contract to International Line Builders, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $ 601, 977. 00, for construction of the Saddleback View Neighborhood Street Lighting Project, for the term beginning March 7, 2023, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of 752, 471. 25, which includes $ 601, 977. 00 forthe construction contract, $ 90, 296. 55 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $60,197.70 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
12. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment, and Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., in the Amount of $ 493, 244. 76 for the Bristol Street and Santa Clara Avenue Traffic Signal Installation Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $ 616, 555. 95 ( Project No. 22- 6995) ( Non - General Fund) Department( s): Public Works Agency
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Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $ 297, 100 in FY 2022- 23 Highway SafetyImprovementProgram, StateGrant -Direct fundsintothe PublicServicesStreet Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $ 493, 244. 76, for construction of the Bristol Street and Santa Clara Avenue Traffic Signal Installation Project, for the term beginning March 7, 2023, and ending upon project completion, subject to non -substantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of 616, 555, 95, which includes $ 493, 244. 76 for the construction contract; $ 73, 986. 71 for contract administration, inspection and testing; and a $ 49, 324. 48 project contingencyfor unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Approve an amendment to the FY 2022- 23 Capital Improvement Program to include 297,100 in construction funding from Highway Safety Improvement Program grant funds and $320,000 in constructionfunding from General Funds approved in FY 22-23 proposed budget for the Bristol Street and Santa Clara Avenue Traffic Signal Modification.
13. Approve a Loan Agreement with North Broadway Housing Partners LP ( CIO Jamboree Housing Corporation and WIISEPlace) for a total of $ 5, 256, 327 for the Development of the WISEPIace Permanent Supportive Housing Project Located at 1411 N Broadway; Approve a Subordination Agreement with Bank of America as the Senior Lender; Approve Two ( 2) Subordination Agreements with the County of Orange and the Orange County Housing Finance Trust, Respectively, as Junior Lenders ( Non - General Fund)
Department( s): Community DevelopmentAgency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorizethe City Manager to execute a Loan Agreement with North Broadway HousingPartnersLP (c/o JamboreeHousing CorporationandWISEPIace) for 5, 256, 327 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program - American Rescue Plan (" HOME - ARP") funds for the development of the WISEPIace Permanent Supportive Housing project located at 1411 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701, APN 398- 523- 04 (" Site") subject to non -substantive changes approved bytheCityManagerandCityAttorney (Agreement No. A 2023-027).
2. Authorizethe CityManagerto executea SubordinationAgreementwithBankof America to subordinate the City's Loan Agreement to a senior loan, subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney CITY COUNCIL 10 03/ 07/ 2023
Agreement No. A- 2023- 028).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute two (2) Subordination Agreements with the County of Orange (" County') and Orange County Housing Finance Trust OCHFT), respectively, to subordinate the County and OCHFT's junior loan agreements to the City' s HOME - ARP Loan Agreement, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney Agreement Nos. A- 2023- 029 and A- 2023- 030).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a future Subordination Agreement with Jamboree Housing Corporation, WISEPIace, Bank of America and/or any other senior lender as needed after the WISEPIace Permanent Supportive Housing project is complete, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney Agreement No. 2023- 031).
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan reported a recusal on Item No. 13, as the listed entities are clients of her employer.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve Item No. 13 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
The motion carried, 6-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER PHAN
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 6- 0— 1 — 0 — Pass
14. Resolution Accepting the In -Kind Donation for the Repair and Resurfacing of the Basketball Court at Portola Park
Department( s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023- 010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF THE REPAIR AND RESURFACING OF THE
BASKETBALL COURT AT PORTOLA PARK
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute donation agreement with Project Backboard for the repair and resurfacing of a basketball court, valued at approximately $75,000, with no cost to the City, for the period of March 7, 2023 through April 30, 2023, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney Agreement No. 2023- 032).
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15.Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Grant Application Submission for California Department of Water Resources 2022 Urban and Community Drought Relief Grant Program ( Non - General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution ( RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 011)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE GRANT APPLICATION, ACCEPTANCE, AND EXECUTION FOR THE WELL 38
WELLHEAD TREATMENT PROJECT AND WEST STATION WELL PROJECT
16.A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Affirming its Dedication and its Priority to Protect the Health, Safety and Welfare of Its Residents, Visitors, and Business Owners in the Enforcement of State Sidewalk Vendor Regulations, the Federal Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and Other Disability Access Standards, and All Local Regulations Pertaining to the Use and Maintenance of Public Sidewalks and Other Pedestrian Pathways, and Urging the State Legislature of the State of California to Amend State Law and Allow Local Jurisdictions the Right of Self - Determination to Enact Local Sidewalk Regulations Department( s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution ( RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 112)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING ITS DEDICATION AND ITS PRIORITY
TO PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF ITS RESIDENTS, VISITORS,
AND BUSINESS OWNERS IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF STATE SIDEWALK VENDOR REGULATIONS, THE FEDERAL AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 AND
OTHER DISABILITY ACCESS STANDARDS, AND ALL LOCAL REGULATIONS
PERTAINING TO THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC SIDEWALKS AND
OTHER PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS, AND URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE OF THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO AMEND STATE LAW AND ALLOW LOCAL
JURISDICTIONS THE RIGHT OF SELF- DETERMINATION TO ENACT LOCAL
SIDEWALK REGULATIONS
MINUTES:
Councilmember Vazquezspoke regarding Senate Bill 972and requested Whereasclauses nos. 16-18 be removed from the proposed resolution and add the following language to the resolution to urge the City to work alongside the County to facilitate timely implementation of SB972 and ensure all local street food vendors are made aware and can access County permittingprocessoncethecompactmobilefoodvendingprocesshasbeendevelopedand establish a municipal sidewalk vending permitting program, as well as outreach, educate, and provide assistance.
Councilmember Bacen-a spoke regarding the proposed resolution and in support of the item.
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Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the proposed changes by Councilmember Vazquez and regarding street vendors, exploitation of workers, and education of the bill. He proposed additional amendments to Section 3 of the resolution to incorporate the following language: `TheCity of Santa Ana affirms its dedication and its priority to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its residents, local street vendors, visitors, and business owners'; and to Section 4 to incorporate ` local street vendors. "
MOTION: Councilmember Vazquez moved to adopt the resolution, as amended, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to adopt the resolution, as presented, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Lopez spoke regarding the proposed changes to the resolution.
Councilmember Phan spoke in support of the proposed resolution and requested a clarification regarding the stationary street vendors.
Discussion ensued regarding clarification of the stationary street vendors and the proposed changes to the resolution.
Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of the item and spoke regarding pop- up street vendors and violations.
The substitute motion carried, 5-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM
LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQ U EZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 5 — 2 — Pass
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
AT 8: 10 P. M., AGENDA ITEM NO. 20 WAS CONSIDERED OUT OF ORDER AND HEARD PRIOR TO THE BUSINESS CALENDAR.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
20. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Amending Section 8-6 of the Municipal Code to Increase Transparency and Accountability Regarding Contractor and Subcontractor Disclosures — Councilmember Phan
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MINUTES:
CouncilmemberPhanspokeregardingdatacollectionof subcontractorsand associated violations. She spoke in support of the item.
Councilmembers Penaloza, Vazquez, Bacerra, and Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of the item and requested the second reading be presentedat thesecondmeetingin April.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
MINUTES: At 8: 17 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered.
17. Ordinance Amending Article XI Of Chapter 33 Of The Santa Ana Municipal Code Streets Sidewalks And Public Works) Related To Ceremonial Street Naming Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approvefirst readingof an ordinanceamendingArticleXI of Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code relating to ceremonial street naming.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ( STREETS,
SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING MINUTES: Public Works Director Nabil Saba gave a presentation regarding amending Article XI relating to Ceremonial Street Naming.
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Article Xi of Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code relating to ceremonial street naming, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
ORDINANCE NO. NS- 3042 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AM E N D IN G ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ( STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING, read by title and waive further reading.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to maintain the status quo, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez.
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MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding keeping the status quo and addressing the issue by wards.
Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the inconsistency of addressing this topic by wards and requested additional information with options at the second meeting in May.
Discussion ensued regarding ceremonial street naming toppers and a community survey.
SECOND SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to continue item No. 17 to the May 16, 2023 City Council meeting, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
The second substitute motion carried, 4- 3, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 4 - 3 -- Pass; Item continued to May 16, 2023.
18. Senior Citizens Commission Informational Report
Department( s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
MINUTES:
Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director Hawk Scott gave a presentation regarding the Senior Citizens Commission Informational Report and proposed options.
Councilmember Vazquez asked for costs associated with the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission.
Director Scott stated the cost per meeting is $ 50.
City Manager Kristine Ridge spoke regarding staffing costs.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of staffs recommendation to add two more seats to the existing to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission and questioned who appoints the additional members.
Director Scott stated the Mayor and the Mayor Pro Tern would appoint the additional members.
Councilmember Penaloza expressed concern regarding the terms of office for the two new members.
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Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of Option 2.
Discussion ensued regarding the appointmentand terms of office for the additional members.
Councilmember Penaloza suggested staff select the two additional members from the City' s Senior Centers.
Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of Option 2 and selecting the two individual members from the City's two Senior Centers.
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez echoed previous comments.
Councilmember Phan asked for clarification regarding the age requirement for Seniors.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of staffs recommendation.
General consensus to support Option 2 as presented by staff to add two seats to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission to represent older adults.
END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
WORK STUDY SESSION
19. Environmental Sanitation and Roadway Cleaning Fee Work Study Session Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.
MINUTES: Item No. 19 was considered at 8:48 P. M.
Public Works Director Nabil Saba gave a presentationregarding the Environmental Sanitation and Road Way Cleaning Fee.
Councilmember Vazquez expressed concern with increased fees and services.
Councilmember Bacerra echoed previous comments.
Discussionensuedregarding the RFP, rate study, and timeframeassociatedwith the new contract, rates, and fees implementation. No action taken.
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COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Explore the Feasibility of the Conversion of the City of Santa Ana -Owned Parcels within the River View Golf Course to Parkiand — Mayor Pro Tern Lopez and Councilmember Hernandez
MINUTES:
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez spoke regarding the beautification efforts throughout the City and the positive impacts to the community with the conversion of City -owned parcels within the River View Golf Course to a parkland.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding the ability of bringing the community together with the conversion and thanked all those in support.
Councilmember Penaloza thanked all leadership for their support and spoke regarding funding and in support of the item.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Sacerra spoke in support of the item, spoke regarding funding, and thanked all leadership for their support.
Councilmember Phan echoed previous comments.
Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of the item and thanked all leadership for their support.
Councilmember Penaloza requested a resolution be brought back at the first meeting in April.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge announced the National Public Works Week community event on May 20, 2023 11:00 A.M. — 3: 00 P.M. at the Walnut Water Pump Station.
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 Vazquez announced clean- up and community service efforts.
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Councilmember Penalaza welcomed new City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall, announced Daylight Savings Time on Sunday, March 20, 2023, and spoke regarding residents' concerns related to street construction.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked all those who participated and spoke regarding Ruben Salazar and wished him a Happy Birthday.
Councilmember Bacerra welcomed new City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall, spoke regarding an open house event by Orange County Fire Authority on March 4, 2023, encouraged all to attendbudgetcommunitymeetings, congratulatedtheFloralPark Neighborhoodfor being recognized as a Federal and State Historic area, and wished everyone a Happy St.
Patrick' s Day.
Mayor Amezcua thanked Deputy City Clerk Norma Orozco for her time as Acting City Clerk.
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez congratulated new Personnel Commission members, thanked staff for their hard work and efforts, thanked Deputy City Clerk Norma Orozco for her time as Acting City Clerk, and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Gerardo Mouet.
Councilmember Phan encouraged all to attend budget community meetings and requested all to stay safe.
At 9: 24 P. M., Mayor Amezcua recessed to Closed Session and reconvened at 10: 08 P. M.
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:08 P.M. in memory of Gerardo Mouet.
Respectfully submitted:
Jennifer LOa CMC
erk
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