HomeMy WebLinkAbout10A - MINUTES 06-19-18MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
JUNE 19, 2018
CLOSED SESSION MEETING
CALLED TO ORDER COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
5:14 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
MICHELE MARTINEZ, Mayor Pro Tem (5:16 p.m._
VICENTE SARMIENTO
JOSE SOLORIO
SAL TINAJERO (5:17 p.m.)
JUAN VILLEGAS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
P. DAVID BENAVIDES
STAFF Present:
RAUL GODINEZ, II, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
COUNCIL RECESSED to Room 147 for Closed Session discussion at 5:14 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS - The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators:
Peter Brown, Liebert Cassidy and Steven V. Pham,
Executive Director of Human Resources
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Employee Organizations:
• Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
• Service Employees' International Union (SEIU)
Part -Time
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
a. Orange County Catholic Worker, et al. v. Orange County, et al.., U.S. District
Court (Central District of California), Case No. SA CV 18 -0155 -DOC (KESx)
b. Theresa Le v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case
No. 30-2018-00988425-C U -C R-CJC
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at
the Regular Meeting which will begin immediately following the Closed Session Meeting.
ADJOURNED CLOSED SESSION AND CONVENED TO THE REGULAR OPEN SESSION.
AT 6:23 P.M.
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CALLED TO ORDER
REGULAR OPEN MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA, CA
6:25 P.M.
ATTENDANCE COUNCILMEMBERS Present:
MIGUEL A. PULIDO, Mayor
MICHELE MARTINEZ, Mayor Pro Tem
P. DAVID BENAVIDES (7:51 P.M.)
VICENTE SARMIENTO
JOSE SOLORIO
SAL TINAJERO
JUAN VILLEGAS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
STAFF Present:
RAUL GODINEZ, II, City Manager
SONIA R. CARVALHO, City Attorney
MARIA D. HUIZAR, Clerk of the Council
MAYOR PULIDO
BOB BARNETT, POLICE CHAPLAIN
• PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER VILLEGAS declaring the rights of all
students to equity in arts learning.
• PROCLAMATION presented by COUNCILMEMBER SARMIENTO FOR BENAVIDES
naming June as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT - There was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Ginelle Hardy, urged City Council to allow Planning Commissioner Phil Becerra to serve
the remaining term.
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• Carl Benninger, expressed support for Commissioner Becerra and expressed opposition to
proposed action.
• Tish Leon, opined that Commissioner Becerra being punished for asking questions
regarding new restaurant, Cevicheria.
• Mike Tardiff, opposed to removal of commissioner, should be justifiable.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
MOTION; Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar
items 10A through 29A, with the following modifications:
• Mayor Pulido pulled Agenda Item 13C for Councilmember Benavides to attend
meeting;
• Councilmember Sarmiento pulled Agenda Item 19D;
• Councilmember Solorio pulled Agenda Items 13A and 13B for joint consideration
with 13A and 13B; and
• Clerk of the Council noted that Agenda Item 20A - requires five affirmative votes
and held off until five members present for consideration.
MOTION: Villegas
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
MINUTES
SECOND: Sarmiento
Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (4)
None (0)
None (0)
Benavides, Martinez, Tinajero (3)
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
10A. MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING OF JUNE 5, 2018 {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 1 } — Clerk of the Council Office
MOTION: Approve Minutes.
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ORDINANCES/SECOND READING
11A. ADOPT AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA UPDATING SOLAR STREAMLINING ORDINANCE FOR SOLAR
ENERGY SYSTEMS, ESTABLISH REVISED MAXIMUM FEES FOR SOLAR
ENERGY SYSTEMS, AND ESTABLISH MAXIMUM PERMIT FEES FOR
THERMAL ENERGY SYSTEMS, EXTENDING APPLICABILITY OF LIMITS ON
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM FEES AND EXTENDING REPEAL DATE TO
JANUARY 1, 2025 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 11 - Clerk of the Council Office
Placed on first reading at the June 5, 2018 City Council meeting and approved
by a vote of 5-0 (Martinez and Sarmiento absent). Published in the Orange
County Reporter on June 8, 2018.
MOTION: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2950 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE UPDATING SOLAR STREAMLINING ORDINANCE FOR
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
AGENDA ITEMS 13A -13C CONSIDERED OUT OF ORDER,
MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATION
19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) — None
19B. EXCUSED ABSENCES — None
19C. STRATEGIC PLAN MONTHLY REPORT FOR MAY 2018 (STRATEGIC PLAN
NO. 5, 1) — City Manager's Office
The Strategic Plan Monthly Reports are available on the City's website at:
http://www. santa-ana. o rg/strategic-planning/.
MOTION: Receive and file.
** Councilmember Tinajero teleconferenced at 7:14 p.m. and participated in the meeting
from Residence Inn Weston Ft. Lauderdale, 2605 Weston Road, Weston, FL 33331.
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Councilmember Sarmiento, asked how requests for proposals were drafted and
availability of funds included in proposal; opined funds and resources to address
homelessness is the primary role of the County; noted that in -lieu funds
ordinance drafted to ensure larger inventory of affordable housing to possibly
avoid homelessness; asked if time sensitive matter. Motion to table
consideration until the County solves the homeless problem, seconded by
Councilmember Solorio.
Executive Director of Community Development Mendoza, noted funds are being
reserved to deal with homelessness and possibility of funds being used in the
future; noted that in -lieu funds are the most flexible use of funds; deadline to
release is July 1St
City Manager Godinez, commented that proposal discussed with County would
allow possibility of acquiring property, funding source may help start process.
Noted that proposal would allow for a 90 day continued review of proposals.
Housing Manager Brown, noted that continuance would limit the $6 million
vouchers.
Mayor Pulido, requested reconsideration to allow for some projects to continue.
Councilmember Sarmiento, willing to reconsider motion to allow the in -lieu funds
maintain original purpose which is affordable housing.
City Attorney Carvalho, mentioned that potential consideration may be to use in -
lieu funds to provide different types of affordable housing and may be in the form
of a shelter or alternative housing project; $6.1 million bid out and additional
$3.1 million in 90 days after negotiations with the County.
AMENDED MOTION: Authorize the Community Development Agency to
release a Fiscal Year 2018 — 2019 Request for Proposals seeking
proposals to develop affordable rental and ownership project(s) in the City
of Santa Ana with funding from the HOME Investment Partnerships
Program, Community Development Block Grant Program, Project Based
Voucher Program, and Housing Successor Agency Fund; including the
$3.1 million.
MOTION: Sarmiento SECOND: Solorio
VOTE: AYES: Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (5)
NOES: None (0)
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ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: Benavides, Martinez (2)
AGENDA ITEM 20A CONSIDERED OUT OF ORDER.
MOTION: Approve appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
1. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT - Recognizing additional Housing Choice
Voucher Program funds in the amount of $2,771,060 in revenue account
(nos. 13618002-52000 and 13718002-52000) and appropriating the same
amount to expenditure accounts (nos. 13618760 -various and 13718760 -
various).
2. APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT - Recognizing additional HOME
Investment Partnerships Program funds in the amount of $6,083 in revenue
account (no. 13018002-52000) and appropriate same to reserve
appropriation account (no. 13018780-69011).
MOTION: Solorio
SECOND: Tinajero
VOTE: AYES:
Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (5)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Benavides, Martinez (2)
SPECIFICATIONS — PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
22A. AWARD PURCHASE ORDER TO GUARANTY CHEVROLET MOTORS INC.
FOR A CHEVROLET SILVERADO CREW LEADER TRUCK - SPEC. NO. 18 -
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005 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 2) — Finance and Management Services
Agency; and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order
to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors Inc., for the procurement of one Chevrolet
Silverado truck with a low profile WorkPod insert in the amount of
$52,659.20, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
22B. AWARD PURCHASE ORDER TO MCCAIN, INC. FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL
CABINETS - SPEC. NO. 18-039 STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1C) — Finance and
Management Services Agency; and Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order
to McCain, Inc. for the purchase of seven traffic signal control cabinets in
an amount not to exceed $53,400, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
AGREEMENTS
25A. APPROVAL OF VARIOUS HISTORIC PROPERTY PRESERVATION
AGREEMENTS (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 2; 5, 3) — Planning and Building
Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
the attached Mills Act agreements with the below -referenced property
owners for the Identified structures, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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Property
Owner(s)
Historic
Prop. Pres.
Agmt. No.
Address
Vote by HRC
Agmt. No.
1.
Santo Puzzo Jr.
2017-54
1110 W.
6:0 (Nguyen &
2018-152
& Carol H. Frank
Sixteenth
Tardif absent)
St.
2.
Eric W. Wittman
2017-56
1615 N.
6:0 (Nguyen
2018-153
Freeman
& Tardif
Lane
absent)
3.
Randy J. & Maria
2017-58
1815 N.
6:0 (Nguyen
2018-154
G. Hamilton
Heliotrope
& Tardif
Dr.
absent)
4.
Mark Phillip &
2017-67
2377 N.
5:0 (Nguyen
2018-155
Marilyn Bernaudo
Flower St.
& Tardif
Delgado
absent;
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Murashie
abstained)
25B. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH HCI ENVIRONMENTAL & ENGINEERING
SERVICE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT FIRING RANGE CLEANING
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 3A) — Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
three-year agreement with HCI Environmental & Engineering Service for
police firing range cleaning and ventilation system filter replacement, for
the period of July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2021, in an amount not to
exceed $204,518, which includes a 10 percent contingency ($18,593),
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agmt. No. 2018-156).
25C. APPROVE AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT WITH LINEAR SYSTEMS FOR
ANNUAL MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT OF POLICE DIGITAL IMAGING
SYSTEM {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1, 3A) — Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
two-year amendment to the existing agreement with Linear Systems for
the maintenance and support of the Digital Imaging Management System
(DIMS), for the period of July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020, in an amount
not to exceed $20,000 per year for two years, plus a $10,000 contingency,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney. This $50,000 amount is being added to the original
agreement amount of $23,000, for a total not to exceed agreement amount
of $73,000 (Agmt. No. 2018-157).
25D. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH SERCO INC. TO PROVIDE PARKING
ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 1, 51 — Police Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and the Clerk of the Council to
execute a two-year agreement for the period of July 1, 2018 through June
30, 2020, with the option of three (3) one-year extensions, with Serco Inc.
for parking enforcement services in the amount of $1,324,780.16, including
a 10 percent ($120,434.56) contingency, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agmt. No. 2018-
158).
25E. APPROVE AGREEMENTS FOR ON-CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES (NON -
GENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 1 G) — Public Works Agency
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MOTION:
1. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
agreements with each of the firms listed below, to provide on-call
engineering services for general engineering projects for a -three year
term expiring June 18, 2021, with one, two-year extension exercisable
by the City Manager and the City Attorney, for a total aggregate amount
not to exceed $2,000,000 for the term of the entire contract and subject
to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agent. No. 2018-159).
a.
Kimley-Horn
b.
Huitt-Zollars
c.
CSG
d.
Anderson Penna
e.
NV5
f.
TAIT
g.
Mark Thomas
h.
Wllldan
I.
Stantec
2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
agreements with each of the firms listed below, to provide on-call
engineering services for water resources projects for a three-year term
expiring June 18, 2021, with one, two-year extension exercisable by the
City Manager and the City Attorney, for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $1,200,000 for the term of the entire contract and subject to
nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agmt. No. 2018-160).
a. Kimley-Horn
b. Tetra Tech, Inc.
c. Huitt-Zollars
d. NV5
e. Willdan
25F. AUTHORIZE FIRST AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR SALES AND USE TAX
REVENUE AUDITING AND CONSULTING SERVICES WITH MUNISERVICES,
LLC {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 2A) — Finance and Management Services
Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
First Amended Agreement ("Amended Agreement") with MuniServices,
LLC ("MuniServices") for Sales and Use Tax Revenue Auditing and
Consulting Services for a period of two and one-half (2%) years. Amended
Agreement to become effective July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2020
for a stated amount, subject to an annual CPI adjustment of not less than
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two percent (2%) or greater than four percent (4%), not to exceed a total
amount of $12,000 annually; plus 15% of recovered sales tax revenues
over the life of the Amended Agreement, with a contingency of up to
$100,000 to cover other consulting services subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agmt. No.
2018-161).
25G. APPROVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION
FOR LOCATED AT 1241 WEST SAINT ANNE PLACE (APN 015-215-10) FOR
BRISTOL STREET IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 4 (PROJECT NO. 116741, NON -
GENERAL FUND) {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 6, 1G; 3, 2C} — Public Works
Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
Purchase Agreement with Qwan Capital for the real property located at
1241 West Saint Anne Place (APN 015-215.10) for Partial Acquisition,
temporary construction easement, and goodwill (if any) in the amount of
$20,500 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney (Agmt. No. 2018-162).
25H. AWARD YOUTH PROVIDER AGREEMENTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY
CHILDREN'S THERAPEUTIC ARTS CENTER, THE ORANGE COUNTY
CONSERVATION CORPS, AND THE SANTA ANA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR
PROGRAM YEAR 2018-2019 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 2, 4}— Community
Development Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of Council to execute
contracts and memorandum of understanding for a total amount of
$484,445 with the following Youth Service Providers for a one-year term
beginning July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019 subject to final funding
notification for Grant Year 2018 from the United States Department of
Labor and the California Employment Development Department and allow
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
1. Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center - $184,000 - To
provide occupational skills training in the areas of office
administration, mental health paraprofessional, and childcare worker
certification, job preparation, paid work experience, tutoring,
mentoring, counseling, and supportive services, for 22 youth (Agent.
No. 2018-163);
2. Orange County Conservation Corps - $180,000 - To provide alternative
secondary education that leads to a high school diploma, credential
training in forklift operator, safe food handling, customer service,
computer software, job preparation, paid work experience, post -
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secondary education resources, and support services for 22 youth
(Agmt. No. 2018-164);
3. Santa Ana Public Library - $120,445 - To provide post -secondary
occupational skills training in the areas of digital technology, computer
maintenance and repair, paid work experience, leadership
development, tutoring, and mentoring for 15 youth (Agmt. No. 2018-
165).
251. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH COMMUNITY SENIORSERV INC. FOR
SENIOR MEALS PROGRAMS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5, 6E) — Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. for Senior Meals Programs
in the amount of $90,290 for the period from the effective date of the
agreement through June 30, 2019, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agmt. No. 2018-166).
25J. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH MARIPOSA LANDSCAPE, INC. FOR
LANDSCAPE SERVICES AT PACIFIC ELECTRIC PARK AND ROOSEVELT -
WALKER COMMUNITY CENTER {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 6, 113) — Parks,
Recreation and Community Services Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Mariposa Landscape, Inc. to provide landscape
maintenance services at Pacific Electric Park and Roosevelt -Walker
Community Center for an amount not to exceed $17,667.03, which includes
a ten percent contingency, for a term from July 1, 2018 through January
31, 2019, with two, one-year renewal options for amounts not to exceed
$32,600.70 and $34,643.40, respectively, which include a ten percent
contingency, for a total agreement amount of $84,911.13, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agmt. No. 2018-167).
25K. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH SUPERIOR PROPERTY SERVICES, INC.
FOR HARDSCAPE PAVEMENT CLEANING AND INFECTIOUS WASTE
REMOVAL SERVICES IN THE SANTA ANA CIVIC CENTER (STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 6, 1 B) — Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
an agreement with Superior Property Services, Inc. to provide hardscape
pavement cleaning and infectious waste removal services for an annual
amount not to exceed $274,656, which includes a 20% contingency, for a
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term from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2020, with two, one-year renewal
options, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agmt. No. 2018-168).
25L. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH OCCU-MED, LTD. FOR MEDICAL SERVICES
FOR CITY EMPLOYEES AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENTS
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 7, 5E) — Human Resources Department
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of Council to execute an
agreement with Occu-Med Ltd., subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney, to provide
comprehensive medical services to City employees and pre-employment
assessments for prospective employees for the period of July 1, 2018
through June 30, 2019, in the amount not to exceed $115,000 (Agent. No.
2018-169).
25M. AUTHORIZE FOURTH AMENDED AGREEMENT FOR MERCHANT PAYMENT
SERVICES WITH ISYS MERCHANT SOLUTIONS, LLC (FORMERLY
TRANSFIRST, LLC) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 1; 7, 5F) — Finance and
Management Services Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute a
one-year amended agreement with TSYS Merchant Solutions, LLC,
("TSYS") effective July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2019, with two, one-year
extension options at the election of the City, for an amount not to exceed
$165,000 annually subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agmt. No. 2018-170).
MISCELLANEOUS - BUDGET
29A. APPROVE DONATION AGREEMENTS WITH VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS TO
SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS AND PROGRAMS {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 4) — City Council
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute
agreements with various organizations in support of their community
events and programs, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
City Manager and the City Attorney, as follows:
1. Approve a donation for the Memorial Park Neighborhood Association to
support the Day of Good Deeds Community Clean -Up event on June 30,
2018, in the amount of $500 in City services credit (Mayor Pro Tem
Martinez).
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2. Authorize the City Manager and Clerk of the Council to execute agreements
with various organizations in support of their community events and
programs, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and the City Attorney, as follows:
• Charitable Ventures of Orange County for Memorial Park Neighborhood
Association in support of community services and events, free to the
community, in a one-time donation amount of $1,383.19 (Councilmember
Sarmiento);
• Madison Park Neighborhood Association in support of the 5k walk-a-thon,
various community services and events that promote healthier life
choices, in a one-time donation amount of $883.19 (Councilmember
Sarmiento);
• Orange County Children's Therapeutic Arts Center in support of the
Digital Arts Summer Camp that will teach youth technology skills, arts,
and leadership, in a one-time donation amount of $1,000
(Councilmember Sarmiento);
• Santa Ana Kiwanis Club Foundation in support of services for youth and
youth with disabilities that promote education and self -empowerment
throughout the City of Santa Ana, in a one-time donation amount of
$1,000 (Councilmember Sarmiento);
• Charitable Ventures of Orange County for Santa Anita Neighborhood
Association in support of the event that took place June 15, 2018 at the
Santa Anita Center in celebration of the neighborhoods positive progress,
in a one-time donation amount of $1,000 (Councilmember Solorio);
• Crime Survivors Inc. in support of the Victims of Violent Crime: Art of
Healing Classes, Self -Defense, and additional supportive services, in a
one-time donation amount of $1,575 (Councilmember Solorio);
• Natis House dba Neutral Ground in support of the youth intervention and
prevention program that provides mediation and supportive services for
at -risk youth in Santa Ana, in a one-time donation amount of $1,000
(Councilmember Solorio);
• Natis House dba Neutral Ground in support of the youth intervention and
prevention program that provides mediation and supportive services for
at -risk youth in Santa Ana, in a one-time donation amount of $250
(Councilmember Villegas);
• Orange County Fire Authority Foundation in support of the OCFA Fire
Explorers Program that provide community services, mentoring for youth,
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and acquire information about human service careers, in a one-time
donation amount of $750 (Councilmember Villegas);
• Santa Ana Public Schools Foundation in support of on-going services for
the Santa Ana Unified School District Explorers Program that promotes
career -oriented programming in the area of law enforcement for youth in
Santa Ana, in a one-time donation amount of $500 (Councilmember
Villegas);
• Southland Integrated Services, Inc. in support of on-going services for the
Senior Citizen Community Center as well as a free community event held
June 16, 2018, in a one-time donation amount of $425 (Councilmember
Villegas);
• Rainmaker Effect, Inc. in support of the Rainmaker Effect Leaders
Program that provides high school students with leadership and character
building skills as well as mentors, in a one-time donation amount of
$1,000 (Councilmember Tinajero);
• KidWorks Community Development Corporation in support of the Building
Bridges of Unity Community Resource Fair held May 12, 2018, free to the
community, that promoted safety, quality of life, and access to resources,
in a one-time donation amount of $500 (Councilmember Sarmiento);
• Community Engagement Inc. in support of Cunao's EI Cancion del
Inmigrante at the Bowers Museum that occurred May 12, 2018 an event
free to the community that promotes arts and culture, in a one-time
donation amount of $7,500 (Mayor Pulido);
• Madison Park Neighborhood Association in support of the 5k walk-a-thon,
various community services and events that promote healthier life
choices, in a one-time donation amount of $500 (Councilmember
Benevides).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
REGULAR BUSINESS CALENDAR
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75A-1. PUBLIC HEARING — ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019 CITY BUDGET
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 2A} — Finance and Management Services
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Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on May 25, 2018 and
June 1, 2018.
Continued from the June 5, 2018 City Council Meeting by a 6-0 vote (Martinez
absent).
The following spoke on the matter;
• Claudio W. Gallegos on behalf of Congressman Lou Correa, encouraged
City Council to continue funding of the legal defense fund for deportation
defense. Expressed support for establishment of this fund.
• Lindsay Toczylowski, Executive Director of Immigrant Defenders Law
Center, noted funds allowed the opening of an office in Santa Ana, program
servicing 10 families, and all families served are residents of Santa Ana.
Urged City Council to continue funding program.
• Tania Sawczuk, opined Santa Ana is part of a growing network of
jurisdictions around the country dedicated to ensuring all members of the
community have access to due process and a fair day in court. Noted Vera
Institute for Justice will continue to provide ongoing data driven evaluations
of the program to ensure accountability for the public dollars spent.
• Cynthia Felix, staff attorney for Immigrant Defenders Law Center, read a
letter from her client to the City Council. Noted addition of two new referrals
from Santa Ana residents.
• Carlos Perea, expressed support for universal representation and immigrant
legal defense fund. Opined program is an important service fund for the
community.
• Alexis Teodoro, urged City Council to approve option "A" including no cuts in
funding. Opined city should invest in transformative restorative justice like
practices.
• Gwen Barrios, opined City should approve budget option "A" which includes
youth and immigrant family services.
• Citlali Ruiz, address City Council to request support for budget option "A" and
invest in youth and universal representation.
• Roger Valeneva Ricardez, expressed support for budget option "A" and to
invest in youth and immigrant families by using cannabis revenue.
• Emily Peraza, urged City Council to approve budget option "A"
Hearing closed. Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Solorio, asked how many of the families being serviced are
Santa Ana residents, DACA applicants, and veterans. Noted budget
incorporates City Council input, restores youth programs, and projected adult
use commercial cannabis revenue. Directed staff to use all future legal defense
dollars towards Santa Ana residents with priority to DACA members or veterans.
City Manager Godinez, noted anticipated commercial cannabis revenue is being
placed in reserve account and staff would provide City Council with spending
plan for review and approval.
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Councilmember Villegas, expressed opposition to funding the legal defense
fund, possibility of others asking for legal representation in other areas of law,
and program is not open to everyone.
Councilmember Sarmiento, opined not all items are addressed in budget,
services to residents is diminishing, and expressed support for budget. Noted
previous city investment and matching funds received from Vera Foundation
towards legal defense fund.
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1. Approve the use of unassigned fund balance ("one-time monies") from
the General Fund up to $10.2 million. This will result in a General Fund
Budget of $264,561,084 for Fiscal Year 2018-19. Passage of the
proposed One -Time funding for Fiscal Year 2018-19, will be the second
consecutive year if authorization of One -Time monies is utilized. In
accordance, with the City Council adopted Budget and Financial Policy
(dated June 6, 2017), the policy only allows for use of One -Time funding
for two consecutive years. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
2. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title.
ORDINANCE NO. NS -2951 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO THE SEVERAL
OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL
YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2018
*Councilmember Villegas opposed to funding legal defense program.*
3. Adopt a Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning
fiscal year 2018-19 through fiscal Year 2024-25 per Orange County
Transportation Authority (OCTA) Measure M2 eligibility requirement.
4. Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-039 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND RESOLUTION NO. 2015-026
TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY'S BASIC
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLANS
MOTION: Villegas*
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
SECOND: Tinajero
Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (5)
None (0)
None (0)
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ABSENT: Benavides, Martinez (2)
75A-2. PUBLIC HEARING — ADOPT THE FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
MISCELLANEOUS FEE SCHEDULE {STRATEGIC PLAN 4, 2A} — Finance and
Management Services
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on May 25, 2018 and
June 1, 2018.
Continued from the June 5, 2018 City Council Meeting by a 6-0 vote (Martinez
absent).
Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing.
The following spoke on the matter:
Laura Perez, expressed concern over prostitution activity in her
neighborhood. Urged City Council to address issue.
The Hearing Closed.
Councilmember Villegas, commented on number of police vacancies and
previous attempts to address prostitution issue.
Councilmember Solorio, noted increase in service calls for prostitution issue;
need to fill police vacancies, expansion of vice unit, and comprehensive
approach to address prostitution.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-040 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Tinajero
Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (5)
None (0)
None (0)
Benavides, Martinez (2)
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75A-3. APPROVE PRE -PAYMENT FOR THE CITY'S ANNUAL UNFUNDED
ACTUARIAL LIABILITY TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RETIREMENT SYSTEM —
SAFETY PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19 (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 2D) —
Finance and Management Services
Continued from the June 5, 2018 City Council Meeting by a 6-0 vote (Martinez
absent).
Approve the pre -payment for the City's annual Unfunded Actuarial Liability
to California Public Employees Retirement System (CaIPERS) — Safety
Plan for fiscal year 2018-19 in the amount of $18,690,264.
75A-4. ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-19, AS REQUIRED BY
STATE LAW (GANN LIMIT) {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 1D)— Finance and
Management Services
Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-041 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018 2019
MOTION: Approve Item 75A-3 and 75A-4 as proposed.
MOTION: Sarmiento
SECOND: Villegas
VOTE: AYES:
Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero, Villegas (5)
NOES:
None (0)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Benavides, Martinez (2)
*Councilmember Benavides arrived at 7:51 p.m.
75B. PUBLIC HEARING — APPEAL NO. 2018-02 OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. 2018-01 TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ALLOWING
THE OPERATION OF A K-12 SCHOOL FOR CITRUS SPRINGS CHARTER
SCHOOL LOCATED AT 2121 NORTH GRAND AVENUE, CITRUS SPRINGS
CHARTER SCHOOL — APPLICANT {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 2) — Planning
and Building Agency
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Planning Commission motion to approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No.
2018-01 on March 12, 2018 failed by a vote of 2-4 (Bacerra, McLoughlin,
Mendoza and Verino dissented, Alderete absent). Legal Notice published in the
Orange County Reporter May 25, 2018 and notices mailed on said date.
Continued at the request of the applicant at the June 5, 2018 City Council
Meeting.
Mayor Pulido opened the Hearing. The following spoke on the matter:
• Stefanie Phillips, Santa Ana Unified School District Superintendent,
expressed interest in City Council denying appeal. Opined English learners
with disabilities and struggling students would be better served in local public
schools; Charter school will be unable to meet the needs of students with
disabilities, and addition of days would impact traffic and quality of life of
Santa Ana residents.
• Dr. Alfonso Jimenez, Deputy Superintendent of Educational Services,
expressed interest in City Council denying conditional use permit. Expressed
concern over the viability of the program in the city.
• John Palacio, addressed City Council to request the city to honor the
Planning Commission's decision. Opined Sierra Intermediate School will be
impacted, difficulty for special needs students, English learners, or struggling
students to only meet two days a week.
• Barbara Pearson, President of Santa Ana Educators Association, urged City
Council to deny appeal. Opined Charter school lacks knowledge of the most
basic elements of education and educational process.
• Mike Tardif, opined staff is still supportive of applicant's request, Planning
Commission has made no changes to recommendations outlined in the
original staff report, and commission only briefly discussed finding.
Expressed support for granting conditional use permit.
• Monica Lopez, Principle of Citrus Charter School Santa Ana Student Center,
noted school has been located at site since the 1960's, Charter is authorized
by Orange County Office of Education, and is fully accredited by Western
Association of Schools and Colleges. Opined charter offers families a variety
of learning options including opportunity to work with California credentialed
teachers and to choose the right combination of personalized learning
programs. Requested City Council to approve conditional use permit.
• Amy Podratz, Assistance Superintendent for Springs Charter Schools,
presented City Council with 200 letters from parents and students in support
of appeal.
• George Urch, opined this is not an argument over charter schools versus
public schools, decision should be based upon merits of application, and
charter has met the requirements.
• Cecilia Iglesias, expressed support for school choice, parents, and staff
decision that conditional use permit is valid. Echoed statements made by
George Urch. Opined need to look at facts and issues.
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City Attorney Carvalho, noted when City Council sits in review of a conditional
use permit, it is a quasi -adjudicative body, not as a legislative body, and must
rely on evidence to support decision.
Councilmember Villegas, expressed concern over traffic study. Noted school
has twice the amount of parking needed, amount of students will not increase,
and timing of traffic study issue.
Councilmember Sarmiento, asked staff to explain land use issues that were
before the Planning Commission, staff position and recommendation, and if any
public funds will be used towards campus. Opined there is a net zero impact or
growth.
Planning Manager Neal noted planning commission was concerned over traffic,
planning staff approval recommendation, and provided review of changes
requested by school. Indicated no additional students will be added and
confirmed no public funds being used.
Councilmember Solorio, expressed support to uphold planning commission
decision. Noted any decision made today on conditional use permit would carry
on with the land. Opined approval would lead to more traffic and growth. Further
discussion ensued.
Councilmember Benavides, asked staff if current conditional use permit has a
student cap, any potential cap increase, and questioned need for conditional use
permit when no student increase is being requested. Further discussion ensued.
Mayor Pulido, asked if a student cap may be placed. Opined need to define
conditional use permit.
Councilmember Tinajero, asked how students with disabilities, English learners,
and struggling students will succeed with courses with only two days a week.
Further discussion ensued.
Councilmember Solorio supports Option 3 to uphold the Planning Commission's
decision because CUP run with the land.
Councilmember Solorio supports Option 3 to uphold the Planning Commission's
decision and Councilmember Tinajero seconded.
Councilmember Benavides conveyed that he would not support Option 3.
Councilmember Villegas made a substitute motion to support Option 2 with a
cap on the number of students of 180.
MOTION: .Adopt resolution (Option 2) with conditions including cap on
number of students of 180.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-042 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL NO. 2018-02 AND
REVERSING THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S DENIAL OF CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2018-01 AS CONDITIONED AND ADDING ADDITIONAL
CONDITIONS TO ALLOW THE OPERATION OF A K-12 SCHOOL FOR
CITRUS SPRINGS CHARTER SCHOOL LOCATED AT 2121 NORTH
GRAND AVENUE
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
RESOLUTIONS
SECOND: Tinajero
Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero, Villegas (5)
Solorio (1)
None (0)
Martinez (1)
55A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BRISTOL STREET URBAN
GREENING GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 5,6F)
— Public Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-043 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT
FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA CLIMATE INVESTMENTS URBAN GREENING
PROGRAM
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Tinajero
Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez (1)
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55B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO MAINTAIN MEASURE M2 FUNDING ELIGIBILITY
BY APPROVING A PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN UPDATE {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 6, 1A, B, F, G} —Public Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-044 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF
THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M2 (M2)
PROGRAM
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Villegas
Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez (1)
55C. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SETTLEMENT OF LIABILITY
CLAIMS AND LITIGATED MATTERS FOR UP TO $50,000 AND WORKER'S
COMPENSATION CLAIMS FOR UP TO $150,000 AND REPEAL
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-041 {STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4, 11 — Human
Resources Department
MOTION: Adopt resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-045 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING CITY STAFF TO SETTLE
LIABILITY CLAIMS AND/OR PENDING LITIGATION AGAINST THE CITY UP
TO FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION
CLAIMS FOR UP TO ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS
AND REPEALING RESOLUTION 2015-041
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES
NOES:
s
SECOND: Sarmiento
Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
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ABSENT: Martinez (1)
55D. GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
NOVEMBER 6, 2018; REQUESTING BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION; AND
SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT REGARDING BY
WARD ELECTIONS FOR VOTER CONSIDERATION {STRATEGIC PLAN NO.
5, 1) — Clerk of the Council Office
Continued from the June 5, 2018 City Council Meeting by a 6-0 vote (Martinez
absent)
Councilmember Solorio, expressed support for ward based election only if it
includes drawing of new lines in order to abide with the spirit of California Voters
Rights Act.
Councilmember Sarmiento, expressed concern over pending litigation and lack
of discussion.
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the July 3, 2018 City Council
meeting.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Pulido
Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero,
Villegas (6)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez (1)
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138.
13C. CHANGE `WARD t4 PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENT, REMOV
Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 901, a board or commission member
may be removed by the City Council by the affirmative votes of a majority of the
Council.
MOTION: Approve Agenda Items 13A through 13C.
MOTION: Benavides
SECOND: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Tinajero (5)
NOES:
Villegas (1)
ABSTAIN:
None (0)
ABSENT:
Martinez (1)
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL TO ADMINISTER OATH OF OFFICE TO THE FOLLOWING
NEWLY APPOINTED MEMBERS:
• YENNI DIAZ, BOARD OF PARKS AND RECREATION AND
• ANA URZUA, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING COMMISSION
Councilmember Tinajero, conference call disconnected at approximately 8:45 pm.
65A. REVIEW AND APPROVE THE CITY COUNCIL RECOGNITION POLICY
{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 1-71 — City Manager's Office
Continued from the June 5, 2018 City Council Meeting by a 6-0 vote (Martinez
absent)
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Councilmember Sarmiento, noted item was previously continued for efficiency
purposes, limiting councilmember speaking time, and limiting Councilmember
presentations.
Clerk of the Council Huizar, noted policy presently includes one presentation per
councilmember, councilmember comment limit included in decorum resolution;
and closed session end time to be discussed at next Legislative Council
Committee.
MOTION; Review and approve the modified City Council Recognition
Policy.
MOTION: Sarmiento
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Solorio
Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (5)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez, Tinajero (2)
Councilmember Tinajero, conference call reconnected at approximately 8:52 pm.
65B. APPROVE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 6, 2018
MUNICIPAL ELECTION: A SALES TAX MEASURE FOR MUNICIPAL
SERVICES (STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 4.3.) — City Manager's Office
Continued from the June 5, 2018 City Council Meeting by a 6-0 vote (Martinez
absent)
Councilmember Benavides, requested staff to clarify timing and deadline to act.
Clerk of the Council Huizar, noted resolutions to place item on ballot must take
place no later than the July 17 council meeting (August 7, 2018 to be canceled).
City Manager Godinez, noted item only gives direction to bring back resolution.
Mayor Pulido, opined need to continue item, to create analysis, and continue
further discussions. Directed staff to consider a half cent sales tax in staff
recommendation and to communicate with council. Further discussion ensued.
Councilmember Sarmiento, opined council must come to a decision and not
continue item. Further discussion ensued.
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Councilmember Solorio, directed staff to consider possible revenue
enhancement options. Opined research and outreach has been inadequate,
polling not shared with council, and need for better communication with council.
Further discussion ensued.
Councilmember Tinajero, opined need to vote on item and responsibility to place
item on ballot to allow community to choose what direction to take. Further
discussion ensued.
Councilmember Villegas, opined current reduced services to residents, possible
future cuts, and need to have residents make the decision. Further discussion
ensued.
Councilmember Benavides, directed staff to provide financial impact on three
quarter cent tax, to include a sunset provision, and to provide economic
development options.
The following spoke on the matter:
• Peter A. Katz, noted City Council took vote on issue without public input.
Opined Council is placing burden on the backs of the people who live and
work in the city.
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter to the July 3, 2018 and direct
staff to provide analysis and options including a penny sales tax increase.
MOTION: Pulido
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
SECOND: Sarmiento
Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Tinajero, Villegas (5)
Solorio (1)
None (0)
Martinez (1)
*Councilmember Tinajero left the meeting at 9:21 p.m. and did not return.
65C. COUNCILMEMBER REQUEST TO REVIEW PLANNING COMMISSION ITEM
REGARDING SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2017-09 AND DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 2017-02 TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN
AFFORDABLE RENTAL RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY WITHIN THE METRO
EAST MIXED USE OVERLAY DISTRICT AT 2110, 2114, AND 2020 EAST FIRST
STREET, AMG & ASSOCIATES, APPLICANTS {STRATEGIC PLAN NOS. 3, 2;
5, 31 — Planning and Building Agency
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The following spoke on the matter:
• Michael M., Senior Vice President of Finance for Jamboree Corporation,
opined providing as many affordable housing as possible is a solution to the
housing crises, project represents that goal, and project will provide
significant number of homes to working families and seniors. Noted project
contains retail space.
Mayor Pulido, asked if project generates any city revenue. Opined need to
analyze how much revenue projects generate to ensure its revenue neutral and
to help carry the burden of city services. Further discussion ensued.
Councilmember Benavides, inquired if council can deliberate and discuss
decision by planning commission to assign density bonus. Opined need to be
mindful of applicant, potential delays, and need for consideration of impact in a
compact area. Further discussion ensued.
Councilmember Solorio, asked staff to clarify if project requires additional
entitlements or any procedural discretionary items needed. Expressed concern
over creating unnecessary hurdles for development projects. Further discussion
ensued.
MOTION: Direct staff to set as Public Hearing for consideration.
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
*Motion failed 3-2.
SECOND: Pulido
Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento (3)
Solorio, Villegas (2)
None (0)
Martinez, Tinajero (2)
65D. REVIEW AND PROVIDE DIRECTION ON PROPOSED CHARTER
AMENDMENTS FROM THE COUNCIL AD HOC COMMITTEE {STRATEGIC
PLAN NO. 5, 11 — City Manager's Office, City Attorney's Office and Clerk of the
Council Office
Councilmember Benavides, asked staff to provide recommendation on items to
be considered. Directed staff to simplify item and bring back to City Council.
Further discussion ensued.
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City Attorney Carvalho, noted item is an administrative clean up to remove
archaic provisions, conflicting provisions with municipal code, and to address
larger policy issues.
Councilmember Sarmiento, echoed statements made by City Attorney Carvalho.
Further discussion ensued.
Councilmember Villegas, opined need to discuss item and shorten list.
Councilmember Solorio, echoed statements made by City Attorney Carvalho.
Further discussion ensued.
City Manager, opined process should focus on different parts of the charter at
every election so as to not confuse voters.
MOTION:
1. Receive report from the Ad Hoc Committee.
2. Direct staff to provide analysis and necessary documents to place
proposed Charter amendments on the ballot for November 2018
election for consideration including modernization of the Boards and
Commissions by removing from the Charter and placing in the Santa
Ana Municipal Code, and reforming the Campaign/Gift provisions.
MOTION: Solorio
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Pulido
Benavides, Pulido, Sarmiento, Solorio, Villegas (5)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez, Tinajero (2)
*Councilmember Sarmiento left the meeting at 9:58 p.m. and did not return.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any member of the City Council may place
items on the City Council Agenda to be considered by the City Council.
85A. DISCUSS AND DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN EMERGENCY
ORDINANCE ON PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING AND IDENTIFY
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POTENTIAL SITES; AND AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AND IDENTIFY KEY
SITES FOR MOTEL CONVERSION (Mayor Pro Tem Martinez)
Continued from the June 5, 2018 City Council Meeting by a 6-0 vote (Martinez
absent)
MOTION: Continue consideration of matter.
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
SECOND: Pulido
Benavides, Pulido, Solorio, Villegas (4)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (3)
8513. DISCUSS OPTIONS ON POTENTIAL UPDATES TO THE HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY ORDINANCE IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE IMPACT ON THE
INTENT OF THE ORDINANCE AND DIRECT STAFF TO DO ANALYSIS AND
DRAFT AMENDMENTS TO ANY NEW POTENTIAL CHANGES FOR COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION (Mayor Pro Tem Martinez and Councilmember Benavides)
Councilmember Benavides, noted city approved housing opportunity ordinance
to ensure steps are taken to continue to develop accessible affordable housing.
Asked staff what triggers housing opportunity ordinance and impact of general
plan update.
MOTION: Request that staff analyze the implications of the Housing
Opportunity Ordinance with the General Plan update and return with
recommendations.
MOTION: Benavides
VOTE: AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
WORK STUDY SESSION
SECOND: Solorio
Benavides, Pulido, Solorio, Villegas (4)
None (0)
None (0)
Martinez, Sarmiento, Tinajero (3)
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WS. DRAFT ORDINANCE - WORKER COOPERATIVE (SMALL BUSINESS
ORDINANCE) — Community Development Agency
Continued matter.
COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Raul Nolasco, informed City Council of potential danger from pedestrian sidewalk on Civic
Center. Opined need of guard rail to protect pedestrians.
• Paul Maag, addressed City Council to request an immediate moratorium on all zoning
change requests and general plan amendments allowing additional housing in Santa Ana.
• Dale Helving, expressed opposition to 2525 Main Street development. Informed City
Council of public awareness campaign.
• Michael O'Valle, President of Park Santiago Neighborhood Association, opined project will
cause a lot of traffic, creates a nuisance, and taking away of professional office space will
be detrimental to Santa Ana.
• Frank Lopez, expressed opposition to 2525 Main Street development.
• Genelle Johnson, opined 2525 Main Street development will cause traffic problems and
will severely negatively impact neighborhood. Urged City Council to oppose development.
• Irma Macias, thanked City Council for approving funds to allow additional park clean up
days. Opined need to add zoo positions.
• William "Billy" Leigh, urged City Council to consider the voice of the Santiago residents.
• Kelly Medina, expressed opposition to 2525 Main Street development.
• Stephen Gorgone, opined development will overload surrounding area and urged City
Council to make this a priority.
90A. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
City Manager Godinez, informed City Council as to securing of $4 million for
automated water meter infrastructure. Opined funds will allow city to modernize
water metering and billing system. noted upcoming eight annual 4th of July
celebration at Centennial Park and Works Center relocation.
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Solorio:
• Expressed concern of illegal fireworks in the City.
Councilmember Villegas:
• Congratulated Chief Black for promotion to Assistance Chief of the Orange
County Fire Authority.
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Councilmember Benavides:
• Commented that 4t" of July event is a wonderful event for the community;
staff to promote the event and to have a proactive approach in maintaining
city streets safe.
Note: Mayor Pro Tem Martinez attended Latino Caucus Midyear Board Retreat
in Oakland, CA from June 15-16, 2018.
ADJOURNED- 10:32 P.M. - The next meeting of the City Council is scheduled for
Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session Meeting
immediately followed by the Regular Open Business Meeting at 5:45 p.m.
in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California.
Maria D. Huizar,
Clerk of the Council
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
• Policy on Use of General Reserve and Enterprise Funds
• Amendment to Metro East Mixed -Use Overlay District
• Jail Reuse Study
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