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DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of theCity CouncilCity of Santa Ana, CaliforniaApril 06, 2021CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 pmREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:00 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Due to Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order and the City Council's Proclamation ofLocal Emergency, there was no inperson meeting location for the community to attendpublic meetings.CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezNelida MendozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem David PenalozaMayorVicente SarmientoCity Manager Kristine RidgeCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoClerk 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.
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<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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