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DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
<br />City Council
<br />City of Santa Ana, California
<br />April 06, 2021
<br />CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 pm
<br />REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:00 PM
<br />(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
<br />CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
<br />22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
<br />Due to Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order and the City Council's Proclamation of
<br />Local Emergency, there was no inperson meeting location for the community to attend
<br />public meetings.
<br />CLOSED SESSION
<br />CALL TO ORDER
<br />ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
<br />Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
<br />Jessie Lopez
<br />Nelida Mendoza
<br />Thai Viet Phan
<br />Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
<br />Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
<br />City Manager Kristine Ridge
<br />City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
<br />Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez
<br />MINUTES:Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza called the Closed Session meeting to order at
<br />5:10 p.m.
<br />Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All were present. Mayor Sarmiento joined the
<br />meeting at 5:40 p.m.
<br />No public comments on Closed Session items.
<br />CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
<br />matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
<br />the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
<br />position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
<br />1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL THREAT OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION
<br />Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
<br /> One Claim
<br />a. Claim number 20146573, Allstate Ins / Sevak Zargaryan
<br />2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
<br />paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
<br />a. California Grocers Association v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court
<br />Case No. 30202101189627CUMCCXC
<br />CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at
<br />the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
<br />RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
<br />City business.
<br />MINUTES:Council recessed meeting to consider items listed on the Closed Session for
<br />discussion at 5:12 p.m. Mayor Sarmiento joined the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
<br />RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
<br />MINUTES:Mayor Sarmiento adjourned Closed Session meeting at 5:52 p.m.
<br />CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
<br />CALL TO ORDER
<br />MINUTES:Mayor Sarmiento called the Regular Open Session meeting to order at
<br />5:58 p.m.
<br />ROLL CALL
<br />MINUTES:Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All councilmembers were present.
<br />Councilmember Mendoza joined the Open Regular Session meeting at 6:03 p.m.
<br />PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Sarmiento
<br />INVOCATION Moment of Reflection
<br />CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
<br />1.Oath of Office (video) administered to Nellieann Myia Turtleheart LeGaspé, Personnel
<br />Board as the Ward 5 representative – Councilmember Hernandez
<br />2.Introduction of Ward 1 Commissioners by Councilmember Phan.
<br />3.Proclamation presented by Mayor Sarmiento, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza and
<br />Councilmember Phan to Casa de la Familia recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness
<br />Month.
<br />4.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Toyama KarateDo
<br />USA in recognition of 30year Anniversary and Outstanding Contributions to the
<br />Community.
<br />5.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to Alan Gersten,
<br />Santa Ana Unified School District for Teacher of the Year and Outstanding
<br />Contributions to the Community.
<br />STAFF PRESENTATIONS
<br />6.COVID19 Update in the Community.
<br />MINUTES:City Manager Kristine Ridge provided brief COVID19 updates on:
<br />Vaccines
<br />Advancement to the Orange Tier
<br />COVID19 Funeral Assistance
<br />Business Loans
<br />Shuttered Venue Operators Grant
<br />CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
<br />Session.
<br />MINUTES:City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported that Closed Session Item 1 was
<br />approved unanimously by the Council, with the exception of the Mayor Sarmiento who was
<br />absent.
<br />PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for
<br />ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, except for public hearings. Comments for
<br />public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
<br />MINUTES:Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez reported out on correspondence received.
<br />Dale Helvig thanked Parks, Recreation and Community Services staff on Item 16,
<br />expressed concern regarding rental fee for Item 22 and abatement concerns for derelict
<br />properties.
<br />Victor Mendez expressed concern with the vaccination appointment process.
<br />Manny Escamilla spoke in support of Item 14 and asked to consider a potential site for a
<br />future library, made comments regarding a potential memorial in honor of the lives lost to
<br />COVID19.
<br />Jeffrey Katz spoke regarding transitional housing and encourages council to adopt the
<br />Costa Mesa ordinance regarding transitional housing.
<br />Speaker spoke regarding a potential $200 stimulus check, requested Council use funds to
<br />reinvest in the community and spoke regarding solar panel manufacturing in the City.
<br />Paul Lujan spoke in opposition of the Lincoln Pathway Project.
<br />Irvin M. expressed concern with the homeless issue and maintenance in Memorial Park.
<br />CONSENT CALENDAR
<br />RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
<br />Consent Calendar Items: 7 through 29.
<br />7.Excused absences
<br />Department(s): Clerk of the Council
<br />Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
<br />8.Minutes from the regular, special and Housing Authority meetings of February 2, 2021
<br />Department(s): Clerk of the Council
<br />Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
<br />9.Minutes from the special closed session meeting of February 12, 2021
<br />Department(s): Clerk of the Council
<br />Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
<br />10.Minutes from the regular meeting of February 16, 2021
<br />Department(s): Clerk of the Council
<br />Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
<br />11.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $90,364.23 in 2020
<br />Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funds (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Police Department
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
<br />$90,364.23 in the Law Enforcement Grants Revenue account and appropriate same
<br />in the Byrne Justice Assistance account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
<br />2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute an agreement
<br />(Award #2020DJBX0773) with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department for the
<br />period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023, accepting the 2020 Edward
<br />Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program funds in the amount of $90,364.23,
<br />subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
<br />(Agreement No. 2021XXX).
<br />MINUTES:This consent Item Agreement No. 2021039 was approved.
<br />12.Approve a Lease Agreement with Railworks Track Services, Inc. for Office Space at
<br />the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a Oneyear Term with Twelve One
<br />month Extensions for a Total Amount of $19,560 (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a site lease
<br />agreement with RailWorks Track Services, Inc., to compensate the City $815 per
<br />month, with any partial month prorated at $27 per day, for the lease of 326 square feet
<br />of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, for a one
<br />year term beginning on April 6, 2021, and ending April 5, 2022, with an option for
<br />twelve monthtomonth extensions, for a total of $19,560 in lease revenue for the entire
<br />term of the agreement, including optional extensions, subject to nonsubstantive
<br />changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021
<br />XXX).
<br />2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Fiscal Year 202021 lease
<br />income in the amount of $2,310 into the SARTC Operations, RentalRailWorks
<br />revenue account and appropriating the same amount to the SARTC Operations,
<br />Contractual Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
<br />MINUTES:This consent Item Agreement No. 2021040 was approved.
<br />13.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment, Approve an Amendment to the FY 202021
<br />Capital Improvement Program, and Award a Construction Contract to Big Ben, Inc. in
<br />the Amount of $707,733 for the BakerGlenwood Sewer Main Upgrade Project with
<br />an Estimated Total Delivery Cost of $920,053 (Project No. 216446) (NonGeneral
<br />Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
<br />$920,053 from prior year fund balance in the Sewer Connection Fee Fund, prioryear
<br />carry forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Sewer
<br />Connection Projects, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure
<br />account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
<br />2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202021 Capital Improvement
<br />Program to include $920,053 in construction funds for the BakerGlenwood Sewer
<br />Main Upgrade.
<br />3. Award a Construction Contract to Big Ben, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in
<br />accordance with the base bid in the amount of $707,733, for construction of the
<br />BakerGlenwood Sewer Main Upgrade, for the term beginning April 6, 2021 and
<br />ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
<br />contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
<br />Attorney.
<br />4. Approve the Project Delivery Cost for a total estimated construction cost of
<br />$920,053, which includes $707,733 for construction contract, $106,160 for contract
<br />administration, inspection and testing, and $106,160 for project contingency.
<br />MINUTES:Executive Director of Public Works Agency Nabil Saba addressed
<br />council regarding project timeline and traffic during construction.
<br />Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 7 – Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem, – Phan, Councilmember, – Lopez,
<br />Councilmember, – Bacerra, Councilmember, – Hernandez, Councilmember, –
<br />Mendoza, Councilmember, – Sarmiento, Mayor
<br />NO: 0
<br />ABSTAIN: 0
<br />ABSENT: 0
<br />Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />14.Award a Purchase Order Contract to Bibliotheca, LLC to Provide and Install Two Full
<br />TurnKey Book Dispenser Remote Lockers at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation
<br />Center and Police Athletic & Activity League (PAAL) Center for $59,109.74 and a
<br />TwoYear Extended Warranty with Hardware and Software Maintenance for $10,260,
<br />for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $69,369.74 (Specification No. 21037) (General
<br />Fund)
<br />Department(s): Library
<br />Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to Bibliotheca, LLC to
<br />provide and install two full turnkey book dispenser remote lockers at the Santa Ana
<br />Regional Transportation Center and Police Athletic & Activity League (PAAL) Center
<br />for $59,109.74 and a twoyear extended warranty with hardware and software
<br />maintenance for $10,260 for a total amount not to exceed $69.369.74, subject to non
<br />substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
<br />15.Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to MetronFarnier,
<br />LLC for construction fire hydrant water meters with Verizon Solution Registers in the
<br />amount of $82,560, plus a contingency of $8,256, for a total amount not to exceed
<br />$90,816, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
<br />Attorney.
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
<br />order to MetronFarnier, LLC for construction fire hydrant water meters with Verizon
<br />Solution Registers in the amount of $82,560, plus a contingency of $8,256, for a total
<br />amount not to exceed $90,816, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
<br />City Manager and City Attorney.
<br />16.Authorize Budget Reallocation and Award a Construction Contract to Wright
<br />Construction Engineering Corp. in the Amount of $1,099,195.50 for the Lincoln
<br />Avenue Pedestrian Pathway from Park Lane to Santiago Creek Project with an
<br />Estimated Total Delivery Cost of $1,341,991 (Project No. 176802) (NonGeneral
<br />Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Authorize Budget Reallocation of $140,105 in unspent
<br />project funds to the Lincoln Avenue Pedestrian Pathway from Park Lane to Santiago
<br />Creek Project (176802) as follows: $46,105 in Measure M2 Local Fairshare funds
<br />from the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from 17 to Santa Clara project (Project 18
<br />6909), and $94,000 in Measure M2 Local Fairshare funds from Project Development
<br />(Project 216899).
<br />2. Award a construction contract to Wright Construction Engineering Corp., the lowest
<br />responsible bidder, in accordance with the Base Bid plus Alternates 1 and 2 in the
<br />amount of $1,099,195.50, for construction of the Lincoln Avenue Pedestrian Pathway
<br />from Park Lane to Santiago Creek Project, for the term beginning April 6, 2021 and
<br />ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
<br />contract, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
<br />Attorney.
<br />3. Approve the Project Delivery Cost with a total estimated construction cost of
<br />$1,341,991, which includes $1,099,195.50 for the construction contract, $110,891.50
<br />for contract administration, inspection and testing, and $131,904 for project
<br />contingencies.
<br />MINUTES:Executive Director of Public Works Agency Nabil Saba provided a brief
<br />presentation.
<br />Council requested staff research or provide outreach regarding the number of Santa
<br />Ana based contractors who submit bids.
<br />Moved by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 7 – Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem, – Phan, Councilmember, – Lopez,
<br />Councilmember, – Bacerra, Councilmember, – Hernandez, Councilmember, –
<br />Mendoza, Councilmember, – Sarmiento, Mayor
<br />NO: 0
<br />ABSTAIN: 0
<br />ABSENT: 0
<br />Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />17.Approve Agreement with TPX Communications, Inc. for Telecom Services in an
<br />Annual Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Information Technology
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement
<br />with TPX Communications, Inc., for telecom services for a threeyear period
<br />beginning April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2024 with the potential for three (3)
<br />additional oneyear (1) renewal terms, exercisable by the City Manager and the City,
<br />in an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually and $300,000 over the life of the
<br />agreement if all extensions are utilized, subject to nonsubstantive changes and
<br />approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021XXX).
<br />2. Approve payment for invoices for services incurred with TPX for telecom services
<br />through April 30, 2021 for an additional amount nottoexceed $18,000.
<br />MINUTES:This consent Item Agreement No. 2021041 was approved.
<br />18.Approve Agreement with Nogalis, Inc. for Lawson Managed Services in an annual
<br />amount not to exceed $150,000 (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Information Technology
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
<br />Nogalis, Inc. for Lawson Managed Services for a (4) fouryear term expiring April 1,
<br />2025, with the potential for two (2) additional (1) oneyear renewal terms exercisable
<br />by the City Manager and the City Attorney, for a total amount nottoexceed $150,000
<br />annually and $900,000 over the life of the agreement if all extensions are utilized,
<br />subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
<br />(Agreement No. 2021XXX).
<br />MINUTES:This consent Item Agreement No. 2021042 was approved.
<br />19.Approve an Amendment to Add a OneYear Extension to the Agreement with Valley
<br />Maintenance Corporation for Custodial Services at City Park Restrooms and
<br />Facilities from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022 for a Total Annual Amount of $476,708,
<br />for Total Agreement Amount for the FiveYear Period to $2,130,425 (General Fund)
<br />Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
<br />agreement with Valley Maintenance Corporation for custodial services at City park
<br />restrooms and facilities to extend the term for one year, from June 1, 2021 to May 31,
<br />2022 for a total annual amount of $476,708, bringing the total agreement amount for
<br />the fiveyear period to $2,130,425, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
<br />the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021XXX).
<br />MINUTES:Executive Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Agency Lisa
<br />Rudloff addressed council regarding park janitorial maintenance, inspections and
<br />future janitorial bid.
<br />Councilmembers requested an increase in rotation of park restroom cleaning.
<br />This consent Item Agreement No. 2021043 was approved.
<br />Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez
<br />to Approve.
<br />YES: 7 – Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem, – Phan, Councilmember, – Lopez,
<br />Councilmember, – Bacerra, Councilmember, – Hernandez, Councilmember, –
<br />Mendoza, Councilmember, – Sarmiento, Mayor
<br />NO: 0
<br />ABSTAIN: 0
<br />ABSENT: 0
<br />Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />20.Approve a ThreeYear Lease Agreement with Rick Kagasoff for warehouse space for
<br />the Santa Ana Police Department Evidence Section in the amount of $197,227 (Non
<br />General Fund)
<br />Department(s): Police Department
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear lease
<br />agreement with Rick Kagasoff for warehouse space, for the period of April 15, 2021
<br />through April 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $197,227, subject to non
<br />substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. This agreement
<br />also includes an optional oneyear extension, exercisable by the City Manager and
<br />City Attorney, in the annual amount of $67,200 (Agreement No. 2021XXX).
<br />MINUTES:This consent Item Agreement No. 2021044 was approved.
<br />21.Approve a First Amendment to the Conditional Grant Agreement with Habitat for
<br />Humanity of Orange County for the Development of the Lacy Street Project (Non
<br />General Fund)
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment
<br />to the Conditional Grant Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for an
<br />additional $333,777 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for a total Inclusionary Grant
<br />amount of $565,271 for the development of the Lacy Street affordable housing project
<br />located at 826 N Lacy Street (APN 39804122) and 416 Vance Street (APN 398
<br />04118), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
<br />Attorney (Agreement No. 2021XXX).
<br />Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 7 – Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem, – Phan, Councilmember, – Lopez,
<br />Councilmember, – Bacerra, Councilmember, – Hernandez, Councilmember, –
<br />Mendoza, Councilmember, – Sarmiento, Mayor
<br />NO: 0
<br />ABSTAIN: 0
<br />ABSENT: 0
<br />Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />MINUTES:This consent Item Agreement No. 2021045 was approved.
<br />22.Approve an agreement with Illumination Foundation to Operate a Temporary
<br />Homeless Shelter, from April 20, 2021 through September 30, 2021, due to the
<br />Closure of the Link Shelter and Construction of the Carnegie Navigation Center (Non
<br />General Fund)
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
<br />with Illumination Foundation to operate a temporary shelter to provide needed serves
<br />to guests at the Link shelter during the construction of the Carnegie Navigation Center
<br />for $230,000 per month in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, from April 20, 2021
<br />through September 30, 2021, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
<br />City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021XXX).
<br />2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all agreements required by State
<br />or Federal agencies for the use of ESGCV, ESGCV2 and any/all other homeless
<br />related funds available.
<br />MINUTES:This consent Item Agreement No. 2021046 was approved.
<br />23.Approve HEAP Subcontractor Agreement with Orange County United Way for
<br />Landlord Incentive Program for Foster Youth to Independence Housing Voucher
<br />Holders (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
<br />Orange County United Way to utilize Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP)
<br />funds in an amount not to exceed $184,544.29 to provide landlord incentives for
<br />Foster Youth to Independence vouchers issued by the Housing Authority, subject to
<br />nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
<br />(Agreement No. 2021XXX).
<br />MINUTES:Councilmember Phan abstained from Item 23 due to a conflict of
<br />interest regarding her employer.
<br />This consent Item Agreement No. 2021047 was approved.
<br />24.Approve the Regional and Unified Local Workforce Plan for Program Years 2021
<br />2024
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Regional and Unified Local Plan for
<br />Program Year 20212024 and authorize staff to submit to the California Workforce
<br />Development Board and State of California Employment Development Department.
<br />2. Authorize the Mayor to sign all documents necessary for the submission of the
<br />Regional and Unified Local Plan for Program Year 20212024.
<br />3. Authorize staff to make nonsubstantive changes to the Regional and Unified
<br />Local Plan in response to public comments received or as requested by the California
<br />Workforce Development Board and the State of California Employment Development
<br />Department.
<br />25.Local Area Subsequent Designation and Local Board Recertification for a TwoYear
<br />Period from July 2021 to June 2023
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Subsequent Local Area
<br />Designation and Local Board Recertification application for a twoyear period
<br />expiring June 30, 2023.
<br />26.Amend Conflict of Interest Code, list of designated classifications required to file
<br />annual disclosure form (Statement of Economic Interests form)
<br />Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
<br />Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021XXX – Adopt a resolution amending
<br />the City of Santa Ana’s Conflict of Interest Code.
<br />MINUTES:This consent Item Resolution No. 2021014 was approved.
<br />27.Adopt a resolution amending resolution No. 2019111 to effect certain changes to the
<br />City’s Master Pay Schedule in conformance with Title 2 of the California Code of
<br />Regulations section 570.5 and the California Public Employee’s Retirement System
<br />(CalPERS)
<br />Department(s): Human Resources
<br />Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021XXX – Adopt a Resolution Amending
<br />Resolution No. 2019111 to effect certain changes to the City’s Master Pay Schedule
<br />for all represented and unrepresented employee classifications of the City of Santa
<br />Ana, covered by the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan, to conform with
<br />Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Section 570.5, listing all employee pay
<br />rates on a publicly available master pay schedule approved and adopted by City
<br />Council.
<br />MINUTES:This consent Item Resolution No. 2021015 was approved.
<br />28.Adopt a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application Submission for the Bureau of
<br />Reclamation WaterSMART SmallScale Water Efficiency Projects for the Santa Ana
<br />Landscape Transformation Program (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021XXX – Adopt a resolution authorizing
<br />the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit a grant application to the
<br />U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation’s Sustain and Manage
<br />America’s Resources for Tomorrow SmallScale Water Efficiency Programs Grant for
<br />the Turf Removal and Irrigation Improvements Program, in an amount up to $75,000.
<br />MINUTES:This consent Item Resolution No. 2021016 was approved.
<br />29.Adopt a Resolution and Approve an Agreement Accepting the Donation of a Police
<br />K9 Animal, Equipment and Supplies, and $5,000 to Cover Training Expenses from
<br />Johanna Scillieri for the Santa Ana Police Department Vice/Narcotics K9 Program
<br />Department(s): Police Department
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2021XXX – Adopt a resolution
<br />accepting the donation of a Police K9 animal, equipment and supplies, and $5,000
<br />to cover training expenses from Johanna Scillieri for the Santa Ana Police
<br />Department’s Vice/Narcotics Unit and implementation of a K9 Narcotics Detection
<br />Program.
<br />2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $5,000 in Police Miscellaneous
<br />Reimbursement revenue and appropriating same to the Vice/Narcotics Training,
<br />Transportation and Meetings account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
<br />MINUTES:This consent Item Resolution No. 2021017 was approved.
<br />Moved by Councilmember Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza to
<br />approve Consent Calendar items 7 29 with the exception of 13, 16, 19, and 21.
<br />Councilmember Phan abstained from Item 23 due to a conflict of interest.
<br />YES: 7 – Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem, – Phan, Councilmember, – Lopez, Councilmember, –
<br />Bacerra, Councilmember, – Hernandez, Councilmember, – Mendoza, Councilmember, –
<br />Sarmiento, Mayor
<br />NO: 0
<br />ABSTAIN: 0
<br />ABSENT: 0
<br />Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
<br />BUSINESS CALENDAR
<br />30.Approve Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy
<br />Services; Approve Amendment to Agreement with Holland & Knight for Federal
<br />Legislative Advocacy Services; Provide Direction to Staff relating to Local, State, and
<br />Federal Government Associations
<br />Department(s): City Manager Office
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
<br />with Townsend Public Affairs for State legislative advocacy services for a threeyear
<br />term, from April 6, 2021 through March 31, 2024, with an option to extend the term for
<br />an additional oneyear period, for a fouryear nottoexceed amount of $252,000,
<br />subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
<br />(Agreement No. 2021XXX).
<br />2. Approve an amendment to an agreement with Holland & Knight LLP for Federal
<br />legislative advocacy services for a oneyear term from April 1, 2021 through March
<br />31, 2022, in an amount not to exceed $117,600, subject to nonsubstantive changes
<br />approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021XXX).
<br />3. Provide direction to staff relating to local, state, and federal government
<br />associations.
<br />Moved by Councilmember Bacerra, seconded by Mayor Sarmiento to
<br />Approved as amended;
<br />1. Approved a one year agreement to Townsend Public Affairs for state
<br />legislative advocacy services and directed staff to proceed with a
<br />request for proposal. Agreement 2021048
<br />2. Approved an amendment to an agreement with Holland & Knight LLP for
<br />Federal legislative advocacy services for a term of 24
<br />months. Agreement 2021049
<br />3. Provided direction to staff relating to local state and federal government
<br />associations and return to council at a future date during the budget
<br />discussion.
<br />.
<br />YES: 7 – Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem, – Phan, Councilmember, – Lopez,
<br />Councilmember, – Bacerra, Councilmember, – Hernandez, Councilmember, –
<br />Mendoza, Councilmember, – Sarmiento, Mayor
<br />NO: 0
<br />ABSTAIN: 0
<br />ABSENT: 0
<br />Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />MINUTES:Management Assistant Daniel Soto provided a brief presentation.
<br />31.Adopt Resolution Condemning Racism Xenophobia and Hate against Asian
<br />Americans
<br />Department(s): City Manager Office
<br />Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021XXX – Adopt a resolution condemning
<br />racism, xenophobia, and hate against Asian Americans.
<br />MINUTES:Mayor Sarmiento requested staff research and restore the torn down
<br />Vietnamese themed welcome sign.
<br />Resolution No. 2021018 was approved
<br />Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to
<br />Approve.
<br />YES: 7 – Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem, – Phan, Councilmember, – Lopez,
<br />Councilmember, – Bacerra, Councilmember, – Hernandez, Councilmember, –
<br />Mendoza, Councilmember, – Sarmiento, Mayor
<br />NO: 0
<br />ABSTAIN: 0
<br />ABSENT: 0
<br />Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
<br />COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
<br />32.Discuss and consider directing City Manager to direct Police Department staff to post
<br />monthly reports of hate crimerelated data on the Santa Ana Police Department
<br />website – Councilmembers Bacerra and Phan
<br />MINUTES:Council supports with no objections and provided direction to City staff.
<br />City Manager Kristine Ridge noted the data is information that is already collected
<br />by the Police Department.
<br />Mayor Sarmiento recessed the Council meeting and convened to the Housing
<br />Authority Meeting at 9:37 p.m.
<br />Chair Sarmiento adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and reconvened to the
<br />Regular Meeting at 9:40 p.m.
<br />CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
<br />MINUTES:City Manager Kristine Ridge provided an update regarding the number of
<br />tutoring sessions provided by the library and announced the City has been named “Tree
<br />City” for 22 consecutive year.
<br />COUNCIL COMMENTS
<br />MINUTES:Councilmember Bacerra wished everyone a happy National Library Week.
<br />Councilmember Hernandez mentioned the unfortunate loss of a family friend due to
<br />COVID19 and reminded the public that FEMA can provide financial assistance to those
<br />who have lost a loved one due to COVID19.
<br />Councilmember Lopez reminded residents she will be hosting a meeting aimed at
<br />discussing environmental concerns on April 29, 2021. Announced that the developer of
<br />the 2525 site has agreed to secure the site and provide guards overnight. Thanked
<br />residents for their patience and asked that they continue to reach out.
<br />Councilmember Mendoza requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Sergeant
<br />Salvador Lujan.
<br />Councilmember Phan reminded the public that the CDC still recommends social
<br />distancing and using masks after vaccination.
<br />Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza invited the public to visit the newly renovated Newhope Library
<br />and reminded the public of Denim Day on April 28, 2021 and it’s background.
<br />Mayor Sarmiento spoke regarding the American Rescue Plan and the importance of
<br />efficiently vaccinating the City’s residents.
<br />ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
<br />meeting.
<br />Adjourn in memory of Arthur Sandoval
<br />Future Items
<br />1. Shelter Operator
<br />2. Short Term Rentals & Reasonable Accommodation Regulations Update
<br />3. Cannabis Regulation Updates
<br />MINUTES:
<br />Mayor Sarmiento adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:00 p.m.
<br />Adjourn in Memory of Arthur Sandoval, Sergeant Salvador Lujan and Matthew Farias.
<br />Daisy Gomez,
<br />Clerk of the Council
<br />HOUSING AUTHORITY
<br />CALL TO ORDER
<br />ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
<br />Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
<br />Jessie Lopez
<br />Nelida Mendoza
<br />Thai Viet Phan
<br />Vice Chair David Penaloza
<br />Chair Vicente Sarmiento
<br />City Manager Kristine Ridge
<br />City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
<br />Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez
<br />MINUTES:Chair Sarmiento recessed the Regular City Counil meeting and called the
<br />Housing Authority meeting to order at 9:37p.m.
<br />Clerk of the Council conducted roll call. All Authority Members were present.
<br />PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
<br />the Housing Authority agenda.
<br />MINUTES:None.
<br />CONSENT CALENDAR
<br />RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
<br />Consent Calendar Item: 1.
<br />1.Excused absences
<br />Department(s): Clerk of the Council
<br />Recommended Action: Excuse absent members.
<br />MINUTES:None.
<br />**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
<br />BUSINESS CALENDAR
<br />2.Public Hearing Approve the Housing Authority Annual Plan
<br />Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register, La Opinion and Nguoi Viet on
<br />February 20, 2021.
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the
<br />approval and submission of the Housing Authority Annual Plan to the United States
<br />Department of Housing and Urban Development.
<br />2. Resolution No. 2021XXX – Adopt a resolution approving the Housing Authority
<br />Annual Plan and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the
<br />Annual Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
<br />Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza
<br />to Approve.
<br />YES: 7 – Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tem, – Phan, Councilmember, – Lopez,
<br />Councilmember, – Bacerra, Councilmember, – Hernandez, Councilmember, –
<br />Mendoza, Councilmember, – Sarmiento, Mayor
<br />NO: 0
<br />ABSTAIN: 0
<br />ABSENT: 0
<br />Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
<br />MINUTES:
<br />Busniess Calendar Item Resolution No. 2021001 was approved
<br />Chair Sarmiento opened the public hearing and seeing there were no speakers,
<br />closed the public hearing at 9:39 p.m.
<br />**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
<br />HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
<br />MINUTES:None.
<br />ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
<br />MINUTES:Chair Sarmiento adjourned the Housing Authority meeting and reconvened to
<br />the Regular Meeting at 9:40 p.m.
<br />Daisy Gomez,
<br />Clerk of the Council
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