HomeMy WebLinkAbout10A - DRAFT MINUTES 7-21-2020DRAFT MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA
July 21, 2020
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN MEETING - JULY 21, 2020, 5:45 p.m. (Closed
Session Meeting has been canceled.)
CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR PULIDO
Mayor Pulido called the Regular Session to order at 5:46 pm.
COUNCILMEMBERS BACERRA, MENDOZA, PENALOZA, SARMIENTO, SOLORIO,
AND VILLEGAS
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - MAYOR
10
COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:
None
INVOCATION - JANE KELLER, POLICE `CHAPLAIN
CLOSED SESSION REPORT The City Attorney will report items to be added to
Consent Calendar Item 19A from the Closed Session meeting.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action, since the closed
session meeting was canceled.
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SPECIAL PRESENTATION of the Orange County Registrar of Voters regarding
the November 2020 Election by Justin Berardino, Operations Manager
Orange County Registrar of Voters representative Justin Berardino, provided a
brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to Orange County Registrar of
Voters representative and city staff.
Councilmember Bacerra inquired about ballot drop box locations.
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Councilmember Sarmiento provided direction regarding ballot box centers, options
to vote, and educating the public in the proper way of filling out a ballot to ensure
their vote is counted.
Councilmember Penaloza expressed concern regarding historical voting habits.
Mayor Pulido spoke regarding historical turnouts.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Julian Gutierrez spoke regarding the City budget, expressed opposition of an increase to
the public safety budget and spoke on various other topics.
Nathaniel Greensides spoke regarding COVID-19 related evictions, a larger rental
assistance fund and various other topics.
Jose Trinidad Castaneda requests that council place Community Choice Energy a
company that procures cheaper and cleaner energy for residents on the August 18th
agenda.
Jannelle Welker spoke regarding in support of Item 65A, Item 85A, Item 85B. In regards
to Item 85B, asked council to consider using proposed Federal Act funding to provide a
business license waiver.
Josie regarding a permanent ban on COVID-19 related evictions, a private right to action
ordinance, and various other topics.
Chloe Rios with Alianza Translatinx spoke regarding placing transgender issues on a
future meeting agenda and various other topics.
Hector spoke in opposition of the public safety funding increase approved at the last
council meeting and various other topics.
David Carbajal spoke regarding rent control and various other topics.
CONSENT CALENDAR
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
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19A. CONFIRMATION OF CLOSED SESSION ACTION(S) - Closed Session
canceled.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action, the closed
session meeting was cancelled.
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APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENTS
20A. APPROVE AN APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT AND AN AGREEMENT
ACCEPTING U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, OFFICE OF JUSTICE
PROGRAMS BUREAU OF JUSTICE ASSISTANCE FISCAL YEAR 20
CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING PROGRAM
GRANT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $368,135 (NON -GENERAL FUND) -
Police Department
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment. (Requires five affirmative votes).
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT NO. 2020-212 - Recognizing $368,135 in
U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice
Assistance (BJA) FY 20 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding
(CESF) Program grant funds in the CARES Act-CESF revenue account and
appropriate same to the CARES Act-CESF PD expenditure account.
Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached award document,
including award conditions with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of
Justice Programs accepting $368,135 in U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau
of Justice Assistance (BJA) FY 20 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental
Funding Program grant funds to provide emergency funding for the City's
response to the coronavirus pandemic for a two-year period, January 20,
2020 through January 31, 2022, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-
XXX).
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-152 was approved.
AGREEMENTS
25A. AMEND AGREEMENTS WITH GK & ASSOCIATES, INTERWEST
CONSULTING GROUP, INC., PENCO, PROJECT PARTNERS, INC., AND
TRANSTECH ENGINEERS, INC. TO INCREASE THE SHARED CONTRACT
AMOUNT BY $2,500,000 FOR ON -CALL ENGINEERING, TECHNICAL, AND
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR A NEW TOTAL AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $5,000,000 (GENERAL FUND & NON -GENERAL FUND) - Public
Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to
agreements with the firms listed below to
$2,500,000, for a total shared aggregate
execute amendments to the
increase the shared contract amount by
amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for
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engineering, technical, and administrative support services for the remaining
term of the agreement, beginning July 21, 2020, through July 15, 2024, including
the two-year renewal option, if needed, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney:
1. GK & Associates (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX)
2. Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX)
3. Penco, a Cannon Company (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX)
4. Project Partners, Inc. (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX)
5. Transtech Engineers, Inc. (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX)
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-153 was approved.
1. Agreement No. A-2020-153-01 - GK & Associates
2. Agreement No. A-2020-153-02 - Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.
3. Agreement No. A-2020-153-03 - Penco, a Cannon Company
4. Agreement No. A-2020-153-04 - Project Partners, Inc.
5. Agreement No. A-2020-153-05 - Transtech Engineers, Inc.
25B. APPROVE AN AGREEMENT WITH CLINICAL LABORATORY OF SAN
BERNARDINO, INC. FOR WATER QUALITY SAMPLING AND TESTING
SERVICES FOR UP TO FIVE YEARS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$385,000 (NON -GENERAL FUND) — Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Clinical
Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc., to provide water quality sampling and testing
services for a three-year period beginning July 21, 2020, and expiring July 20,
2023, with a provision for one two-year extension exercisable by the City Manager
and City Attorney, for an annual amount not to exceed $77,000, for a total amount
not to exceed $385,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
Motion to Adopt to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Clinical
Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc., to provide water quality sampling and testing
services for a three-year period beginning July 21, 2020, and expiring July 20, 2023,
with a provision for one two-year extension exercisable by the City Manager and City
Attorney, for an annual amount not to exceed $77,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$385,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-154).
Councilmember Sarmiento motioned to adopt, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Villegas.
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MOTION
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Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Villegas
Sarmiento
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Mendoza, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas, Mayor
Pulido (7)
None (0)
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25C. AWARD A CONTRACT TO GRAFFITI
PROTECTIVE COATINGS, INC.,
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ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $1,360,000 WITH FIVE ONE YEAR EXTENSIONS IN A
TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,880,000 FOR THE EIGHT YEAR
TERM (GENERAL FUND) — Public Works Agency
MOTION: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Graffiti
Protective Coatings, Inc. for graffiti removal services for a three-year term
beginning November 1, 2020 to October 31, 2023, in an annual amount of
$1,280,000 with an $80,000 contingency, with provisions for five, one-year
extensions exercisable by the City Manager, for a total amount not to exceed
$10,880,000 for the eight -year maximum term, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-
2020-XXX).
Motion to Adopt to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Graffiti
Protective Coatings, Inc. for graffiti removal services for a three-year term beginning
November 1, 2020 to October 31, 2023, in an annual amount of $1,280,000 with an
$80,000 contingency, with provisions for five, one-year extensions exercisable by the
City Manager, for a total amount not to exceed $10,880,000 for the eight -year maximum
term, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. A-2020-155).
Councilmember Penaloza motioned to adopt, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Villegas.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Villegas
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Mendoza, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
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NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
RESOLUTIONS - CONSENT
Solorio, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas, Mayor
Pulido (7)
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
55A. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A GRANT APPLICATION
SUBMISSION FOR THE WATERSMART DROUGHT RESPONSE PROGRAM
FOR THE FLOWER STREET WELL PROJECT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO
$1,500,000 (NON -GENERAL FUND) — Public Works Agency
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. Resolution No. 2020-XXX - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AN
APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING BY THE BUREAU OF RECLAMATION'S
WATERSMART DROUGHT RESPONSE PROGRAM FOR THE FLOWER
STREET WELL PROJECT
This consent Item- Resolution No. 2020-058 was approved.
55B. APPROVE THE REVISED ORANGE COUNTY OPERATIONAL AREA
AGREEMENT ON INTER -JURISDICTIONAL COORDINATION DURING
EMERGENCIES AND ADOPT A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
OPERATIONAL AREA AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE -
Police Department
1. Approve the 2020 Orange County Operational Area Agreement between the
County of Orange and political subdivisions within Orange County
(Agreement No. A-2020-XXX).
2. Adopt a resolution. Resolution No. 2020-XXX -A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING AN
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, COUNTY OF
ORANGE, AND ALL OTHER POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS IN ORANGE
COUNTY TO FORM AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OPERATION AREA
IN COMPLIANCE WITH TITLE 19, CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, SECTION 2400 ET SEQ., AND GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTIONS 8550 ET SEQ.
This consent Item - Agreement No. 2020-156 was approved.
This consent Item - Resolution No. 2020-059 was approved.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
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Motion to Approve the Consent Calendar items Items 19A through 55B with the
exception of items 25B and 25C.
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas motioned to approve the consent calendar items, seconded by
Councilmember Penaloza.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Penaloza
Tern
Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Mendoza, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas, Mayor Pulido
(7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)'
ABSENT: None (0)
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS - BUSINES
60A. DESIGNATE A VOTING DELEGATE AND UP TO TWO ALTERNATES FOR
THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES 2020 GENERAL ASSEMBLY — Clerk of
the Council Office
MOTION: Designate a voting delegate and select up to two alternates for the
League of California Cities' Annual Conference's General Assembly scheduled
for October 9, 2020.
Motion to Approve Substitute motion: Designate a voting delegate, Councilmember
Mendoza, and designate Councilmember Bacerra as the first alternate and
Councilmember Penaloza as second alternate for the League of California Cities'
Annual Conference's General Assembly scheduled for October 9, 2020.
Councilmember Penaloza motioned to approve, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Councilmember Bacerra
Penaloza
VOTE: AYES: Mayor Pulido, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas,
Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember
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Sarmiento,
Councilmember
Mendoza (7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
REPORTS
Councilmember Solorio,
Bacerra, Councilmember
65A. CONSIDER OPTIONS TO RECOGNIZE SANTAANA RESIDENTS WHO HAVE
SERVED IN THE U.S. MILITARY AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF — City
Manager's Office
MOTION: Accept informational report regarding options to recognize Santa Ana
residents who have served in the U.S. military and provide direction to staff.
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff.
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas provided direction to city staff to procure a plaque,
fountain or statue to be located in the Civic Center along with an electronic registry.
Councilmember Mendoza requests banners on Main Street recognizing Santa Ana
Residents who have lost their lives or are currently deployed.
City Manager Kristine Ridge shared request by majority of council to bring back
different concepts and ideas to recognize veterans that reside in our community.
Councilmember Solorio in support of many of the ideas, requests that staff include
input from the various veterans oriented non-profit organizations , and encourages
use of social media.
Councilmember Bacerra provided direction to staff regarding monuments,
banners, recognition during the Fourth of July celebration, and supports reaching
out to the non-profit organizations.
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas provided additional direction with majority of council
support to implement an electronic registry and have a memorial to honor our
fallen heroes.
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75A. PUBLIC HEARING — ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2019-21 TO ALLOW THE 24-HOUR OPERATION OF A
PROPOSED 7-ELEVEN CONVENIENCE STORE AND SERVICE STATION TO
BE LOCATED AT 813 NORTH EUCLID STREET — Planning and Building
Agency Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 10 2020,
and notices mailed on July 9, 2020.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. Resolution No. 2020-XXX - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-21 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW 24-
HOUR OPERATIONS AT A NEW 7-ELEVEN CONVENIENCE STORE AND
SERVICE STATION LOCATED AT 813 NORTH EUCLID STREET
Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency Minh Thai provided a brief
presentation.
Mayor Pulido opened the public hearing at 7:20 p.m.
Clerk of the Council, Daisy Gomez, reported out on correspondence received on
Item 75A.
Dale Helvig spoke regarding participating in voting and Census 2020 to help the
city.
Josh Golcheh, applicant, spoke regarding specifics of the proposed project.
Adan Madrid, applicant representative, informed council that he is available for
questions.
Mayor Pulido closed the Public Hearing at 7:24 p.m.
Council discussion ensued.
Councilmember Bacerra inquired about light poles and requested staff to work with
applicant regarding the relocation of the trash enclosure currently situated on the
southern property line. Requested to be conditioned on the project robust vines
adorning the walls to deter graffiti.
Motion to Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-060 ENTITLED: - A RESOLUTION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2019-21 AS CONDITIONED TO ALLOW 24-HOUR OPERATIONS AT A
NEW 7-ELEVEN CONVENIENCE STORE AND SERVICE STATION LOCATED AT 813
NORTH EUCLID STREET
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Mayor Pro Tern Villegas motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
MOTION: Mayor Pro SECOND: Councilmember Penaloza
Tern
Villegas
VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Mendoza, Councilmember Penaloza,
Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember
Solorio, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas, Mayor Pulido
(7)
NOES: None (0)
ABSTAIN: None (0)
ABSENT: None (0)
75B. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE FISCAL YEAR
19-20 RECOVERY OF $5,761.32 IN UNCOLLECTED COSTS FOR
ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS AND ABANDONED BUILDINGS (GENERAL
FUND REVENUE) — Planning and Building Agency Legal Notice published in
the Orange County Reporter on July 10 2020, and notices mailed on July 9,
2020.
MOTION: Adopt a resolution. Resolution No. 2020-XXX - A RESOLUTION OF
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS
OF SECURING AND/OR DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES
DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES; MAKING, CONFIRMING AND
LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING SUCH
COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER'S
OFFICE
Executive Director of Planning and Building Agency Minh Thai provided a brief
presentation.
Mayor Pulido opened the public hearing and seeing no public speakers closed the
public hearing at 7:33 p.m.
Motion to Adopt Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2020-061 ENTITLED: - A RESOLUTION
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS
OF SECURING AND/OR DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES DECLARED TO
BE PUBLIC NUISANCES; MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS
FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING SUCH COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE
ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER'S OFFICE.
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Mayor Pro Tern Villegas motioned to adopt, seconded by Councilmember Mendoza.
MOTION: Mayor
Tern
Villegas
VOTE: AYES:
NOES
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ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Mayor Pulido,
Councilmember
Sarmiento,
Councilmember
Mendoza (7) ,
None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas,
Penaloza, Councilmember
Councilmember Solorio,
Bacerra, Councilmember
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. Only action available to City Council is to provide direction to City
Manager.
85A. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DIRECTING THE CLERK OF THE COUNCIL TO
ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS VIA TELEPHONE AS
WELL AS IN PERSON IN AN EFFORT TO ENCOURAGE CIVIC
ENGAGEMENT WHILE THE LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY DUE TO
COVID-19 IS IN PLACE - Councilmembers Penaloza and Sarmiento
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke in favor of giving the public options to participate
in council meetings.
Councilmember Sarmiento expressed support for the City Manager, Clerk of the
Council and Information Technology Director to access additional technical
support via COVID-19 funds to ensure the public's right to be heard.
Mayor Pulido expressed concern with in -person meetings due to the current
pandemic state declared by Governor.
Councilmember Bacerra in support of being a leader in transparency by allowing
residents an opportunity to express their comments on all items at the beginning
of the meeting with the exception of public hearing items.
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Clerk of the Council will continue with virtual comments until it appears that it is
safe. All comments at the beginning of the meeting will continue with the exception
of public hearing items.
85B. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INCLUDE IN
THE CARES ACT SPENDING PLAN A PROGRAM TO ASSIST WORKING
FAMILIES WITH CHILDCARE NEEDS AS A RESULT OF THE GOVERNOR'S
CLOSURE OF IN -CLASS INSTRUCTION FOR THE SCHOOLS IN OUR
REGION - Mayor Pro Tern Villegas
Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff. Mayor Pro Tern Villegas
expressed support of a pilot program.
Mayor Pulido spoke.
City Manager Kristine Ridge will look to the state as they have provided subsided
childcare early on to first responders and see if it can be duplicate it to provide
services for residents impacted by COVID-19 in our community.
Councilmember Penaloza requested clarification regarding current resources
available.
City Manager Kristine Ridge to find out what current state money and resources
are available and report to the council. .'
Councilmember Solorio directed staff to collaborate with organizations that will be
able to provide services and also expressed the urgency of rolling assistance out.
Councilmember Sarmiento in support of proposal provided by staff at the last
meeting. Expressed the importance to identify the priorities and continue
discussion to dedicate funds as quickly as possible. Expressed concern with the
moratorium that is expiring at the end of the month and in support of rental
assistance and personal protective equipment (PPE). Conveyed the importance of
having weekly updates and deployment funds.
Mayor Pulido in support of placing an on -going agenda item to provide updates
due to the unpredictable state.
Councilmember Mendoza advised city staff and the school district to work together
to find a solution to benefit the residents and children.
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas in support of the school district assisting with the meal
program.
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COMMENTS
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City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief update on planning efforts, will be
presenting an update on COVID-19 and Cares Act spending plan via a virtual community
meeting thru ComLink, and shared the success of the Censoteria game that took place
this past Friday, educating the community regarding the importance of completing Census
2020.
90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
Councilmember Bacerra requested staff work with Registrar of Voters to increase the
number of locations for Ballot Drop Boxes. Expressed concern with an individual who was
released from confinement. Thanked District Attorney for notifying the community of the
release.
Deputy Chief Gominsky informed council that they are consistently monitoring the
situation and are working with several agencies.
Councilmember Mendoza spoke regarding the public comment process, encourages
the city to participate in the Community Choice Energy program with the City of Irvine,
and expressed support of a rent moratorium extension.
Councilmember Penaloza encourages community to be outspoken regarding the
individual recently released from confinement and is residing in the city. Thanked staff,
and encouraged community to visit www.my202Ocensus.gov and participate.
Councilmember Sarmiento thanked council for the flexibility in having recurring meetings
to receive updates and address the public health issue. Encouraged redeployment of
part-timers to act as ambassadors and inquired about what the options for relief on the
submission of an initiative to be placed on the ballot due to the pandemic state.
Councilmember Solorio, thanked staff regarding the CARES program, in support of
redeployment of the SEW workers to assist as ambassadors, and directed staff to
consider the Community Choice Aggregation.
Mayor Pro Tern Villegas spoke on the success of the Artesia Pilar Neighborhood virtual
meeting.
Mayor Pulido spoke on Community Choice Aggregation and in support of having a special
meeting to act judicially to address the pandemic.
ADJOURNMENT - The next regular meeting scheduled for August 4, 2020 has been
canceled. The next meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, August 18,
2020 at 5:00 p.m. for the Closed Session Meeting immediately followed by the Regular
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Open Business Meeting at 5:45 p.m. in the Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana, California.
Mayor Pulido adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:47 p.m.
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