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April 6, 2021
CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 5:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING — 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Due to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order and the City Council's Proclamation of
Local Emergency, there will be no in -person meeting location for the community to attend
public meetings.
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember — Ward 1
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Jessie Lopez
Councilmember - Ward 3
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Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember - Ward 5
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Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
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Vicente Sarmiento
Mayor
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David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem -Ward 2
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Phil Bacerra
Councilmember - Ward 4
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Nelida Mendoza
Councilmember - Ward 6
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Mayor and Council telephone: 714-647-6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714-647-6520
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
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Daisy Gomez
Clerk of the Council
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CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •
Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
Mission - To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles - Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •
Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct - At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,
voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
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Due to Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order and the City Council's Proclamation of
Local Emergency, there will be no in -person meeting location for members of the public to
attend the City Council meeting. The City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference
Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via
YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on
Spectrum channel 3 and AT&T U-verse channel 99.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on
closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the
agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by:
1. MAILING OPTION written communications — Public comments may be mailed to: Office of
the Clerk of the Council, 20 Civic Center Plaza M-30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written
communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed
to the City Council and imaged into the City's document archive system which is available for
public review.
2. SENDING E-MAIL OPTION — Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk's
office at eComment(@_santa-ana.ora. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in
the subject line of the email. All emails received before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting
will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City's document archive system
which is available for public review.
3. PROVIDING LIVE COMMENTS OPTION — Members of the public may provide live
comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type
the following address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join
the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900-9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be
prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for i) general public comment, ii) to speak on a
specific agenda item or iii) for a public hearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9
from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the
last three digits of the caller's phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must
press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify
themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to
the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of
time to speak.
LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS —You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
the LIVE COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU
MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in
the speaker queue by 5:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NON -AGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) —You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue
will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL PRIOR TO
6:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to
speak.
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LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS — You can provide comments
by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE COMMENTS OPTION
above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
About the Agenda
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CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
CLOSED SESSION
Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez
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 LEGAL COUNSEL - THREAT OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One Claim
a. Claim number 20-146573, Allstate Ins / Sevak Zargaryan
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION- pursuant to
paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
a. California Grocers Association v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30-2021-01189627-CU-MC-CXC
CLOSED SESSION REPORT —The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to be taken at
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the Regular Open Session which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
INVOCATION
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Sarmiento
Moment of Reflection
1. Oath of Office (video) administered to Nellieann Myia Turtleheart LeGaspe, Personnel
Board as the Ward 5 representative — Councilmember Hernandez
2. Introduction of Ward 1 Commissioners by Councilmember Phan.
3. Proclamation presented by Mayor Sarmiento, Mayor Pro Tern Penaloza and
Councilmember Phan to Casa de la Familia recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness
Month.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Toyama Karate -Do
USA in recognition of 30-year Anniversary and Outstanding Contributions to the
Community.
5. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Mendoza to Alan Gersten,
Santa Ana Unified School District for Teacher of the Year and Outstanding
Contributions to the Community.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. COVID-19 Update in the Community.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT —The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT — Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for
ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items, except for public hearings. Comments for
public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
I CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 7 through 29.
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7. Excused absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the regular, special and Housing Authority meetings of February 2, 2021
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Minutes from the special closed session meeting of February 12, 2021
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Minutes from the regular meeting of February 16, 2021
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
11. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $90,364.23 in 2020
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funds (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$90,364.23 in the Law Enforcement Grants Revenue account and appropriate same
in the Byrne Justice Assistance account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute an agreement
(Award #2020-DJ-BX-0773) with the Orange County Sheriff's Department for the
period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2023, accepting the 2020 Edward
Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program funds in the amount of $90,364.23,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
12. Approve a Lease Agreement with Railworks Track Services, Inc. for Office Space at
the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for aOne-year Term with Twelve One -
month Extensions for a Total Amount of $19,560 (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a site lease
agreement with RailWorks Track Services, Inc., to compensate the City $815 per
month, with any partial month prorated at $27 per day, for the lease of 326 square feet
of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, for a one-
year term beginning on April 6, 2021, and ending April 5, 2022, with an option for
twelve month -to -month extensions, for a total of $19,560 in lease revenue for the entire
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term of the agreement, including optional extensions, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-
XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Fiscal Year 2020-21 lease
income in the amount of $2,310 into the SARTC Operations, Rental-RailWorks
revenue account and appropriating the same amount to the SARTC Operations,
Contractual Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
13. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment, Approve an Amendment to the FY 2020-21
Capital Improvement Program, and Award a Construction Contract to Big Ben, Inc. in
the Amount of $707,733 for the Baker -Glenwood Sewer Main Upgrade Project with
an Estimated Total Delivery Cost of $920,053 (Project No. 21-6446) (Non -General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$920,053 from prior year fund balance in the Sewer Connection Fee Fund, prior -year
carry forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Sewer
Connection Projects, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure
account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Capital Improvement
Program to include $920,053 in construction funds for the Baker -Glenwood Sewer
Main Upgrade.
3. Award a Construction Contract to Big Ben, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in
accordance with the base bid in the amount of $707,733, for construction of the
Baker -Glenwood Sewer Main Upgrade, for the term beginning April 6, 2021 and
ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
contract subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
4. Approve the Project Delivery Cost for a total estimated construction cost of
$920,053, which includes $707,733 for construction contract, $106, 160 for contract
administration, inspection and testing, and $106,160 for project contingency.
14. Award a Purchase Order Contract to Bibliotheca, LLC to Provide and Install Two Full
Turn -Key Book Dispenser Remote Lockers at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation
Center and Police Athletic &Activity League (PAAL) Center for $59,109.74 and a
Two -Year Extended Warranty with Hardware and Software Maintenance for $10,260,
for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $69,369-74 (Specification No. 21-037) (General
Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to Bibliotheca, LLC to
provide and install two full turn -key book dispenser remote lockers at the Santa Ana
Regional Transportation Center and Police Athletic &Activity League (PAAL) Center
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for $59,109.74 and atwo-year extended warranty with hardware and software
maintenance for $10,260 for a total amount not to exceed $69-369-74, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to Metron-Farnier,
LLC for construction fire hydrant water meters with Verizon Solution Registers in the
amount of $82,560, plus a contingency of $8,256, for a total amount not to exceed
$90,816, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase
order to Metron-Farnier, LLC for construction fire hydrant water meters with Verizon
Solution Registers in the amount of $82,560, plus a contingency of $8,256, for a total
amount not to exceed $90,816, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney.
16. Authorize Budget Reallocation and Award a Construction Contract to Wright
Construction Engineering Corp. in the Amount of $1,099,195.50 for the Lincoln
Avenue Pedestrian Pathway from Park Lane to Santiago Creek Project with an
Estimated Total Delivery Cost of $1,341,991 (Project No. 17-6802) (Non -General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize Budget Reallocation of $140,105 in unspent
project funds to the Lincoln Avenue Pedestrian Pathway from Park Lane to Santiago
Creek Project (17-6802) as follows: $46,105 in Measure M2 Local Fairshare funds
from the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from 17th to Santa Clara project (Project 18-
6909), and $94,000 in Measure M2 Local Fairshare funds from Project Development
(Project 21-6899).
2. Award a construction contract to Wright Construction Engineering Corp., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the Base Bid plus Alternates 1 and 2 in the
amount of $1,099,195.50, for construction of the Lincoln Avenue Pedestrian Pathway
from Park Lane to Santiago Creek Project, for the term beginning April 6, 2021 and
ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
contract, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Delivery Cost with a total estimated construction cost of
$1,341,991, which includes $1,099,195.50 for the construction contract, $110,891.50
for contract administration, inspection and testing, and $131,904 for project
contingencies.
17. Approve Agreement with TPX Communications, Inc. for Telecom Services in an
Annual Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 (Non -General Fund)
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Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement
with TPX Communications, Inc., for telecom services for a three-year period
beginning April 1, 2021 through March 31, 2024 with the potential for three (3)
additional one-year (1) renewal terms, exercisable by the City Manager and the City,
in an amount not to exceed $50,000 annually and $300,000 over the life of the
agreement if all extensions are utilized, subject to non -substantive changes and
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
2. Approve payment for invoices for services incurred with TPX for telecom services
through April 30, 2021 for an additional amount not -to -exceed $18,000.
18. Approve Agreement with Nogalis, Inc. for Lawson Managed Services in an annual
amount not to exceed $150,000 (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Nogalis, Inc. for Lawson Managed Services fora (4) four-year term expiring April 1,
2025, with the potential for two (2) additional (1) one-year renewal terms exercisable
by the City Manager and the City Attorney, for a total amount not -to -exceed $150,000
annually and $900,000 over the life of the agreement if all extensions are utilized,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
19. Approve an Amendment to Add a One -Year Extension to the Agreement with Valley
Maintenance Corporation for Custodial Services at City Park Restrooms and
Facilities from June 1, 2021 to May 31, 2022 for a Total Annual Amount of $476,708,
for Total Agreement Amount for the Five -Year Period to $2,130,425 (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
agreement with Valley Maintenance Corporation for custodial services at City park
restrooms and facilities to extend the term for one year, from June 1, 2021 to May 31,
2022 for a total annual amount of $476,708, bringing the total agreement amount for
the five-year period to $2,130,425, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
20. Approve a Three -Year Lease Agreement with Rick Kagasoff for warehouse space for
the Santa Ana Police Department Evidence Section in the amount of $197,227 (Non -
General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year lease
agreement with Rick Kagasoff for warehouse space, for the period of April 15, 2021
through April 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $197,227, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. This agreement
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also includes an optional one-year extension, exercisable by the City Manager and
City Attorney, in the annual amount of $67,200 (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
21. Approve a First Amendment to the Conditional Grant Agreement with Habitat for
Humanity of Orange County for the Development of the Lacy Street Project (Non -
General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment
to the Conditional Grant Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for an
additional $333,777 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for a total Inclusionary Grant
amount of $565,271 for the development of the Lacy Street affordable housing project
located at 826 N Lacy Street (APN 398-041-22) and 416 Vance Street (APN 398-
041-18), subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
22. Approve an agreement with Illumination Foundation to Operate a Temporary
Homeless Shelter, from April 20, 2021 through September 30, 2021, due to the
Closure of the Link Shelter and Construction of the Carnegie Navigation Center (Non -
General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
with Illumination Foundation to operate a temporary shelter to provide needed serves
to guests at the Link shelter during the construction of the Carnegie Navigation Center
for $230,000 per month in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000, from April 20, 2021
through September 30, 2021, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute any and all agreements required by State
or Federal agencies for the use of ESG-CV, ESG-CV2 and any/all other homeless -
related funds available.
23. Approve HEAP Subcontractor Agreement with Orange County United Way for
Landlord Incentive Program for Foster Youth to Independence Housing Voucher
Holders (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Orange County United Way to utilize Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP)
funds in an amount not to exceed $184,544.29 to provide landlord incentives for
Foster Youth to Independence vouchers issued by the Housing Authority, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
24. Approve the Regional and Unified Local Workforce Plan for Program Years 2021-
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2024
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Regional and Unified Local Plan for
Program Year 2021-2024 and authorize staff to submit to the California Workforce
Development Board and State of California Employment Development Department.
2. Authorize the Mayor to sign all documents necessary for the submission of the
Regional and Unified Local Plan for Program Year 2021-2024.
3. Authorize staff to make non -substantive changes to the Regional and Unified
Local Plan in response to public comments received or as requested by the California
Workforce Development Board and the State of California Employment Development
Department.
25. Local Area Subsequent Designation and Local Board Recertification for a Two -Year
Period from July 2021 to June 2023
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayor to sign the Subsequent Local Area
Designation and Local Board Recertification application for a two-year period
expiring June 30, 2023.
26. Amend Conflict of Interest Code, list of designated classifications required to file
annual disclosure form (Statement of Economic Interests form)
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX —Adopt a resolution amending
the City of Santa Ana's Conflict of Interest Code.
27. Adopt a resolution amending resolution No. 2019-111 to effect certain changes to the
City's Master Pay Schedule in conformance with Title 2 of the California Code of
Regulations section 570.5 and the California Public Employee's Retirement System
(CaIPERS)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX — Adopt a Resolution Amending
Resolution No. 2019-111 to effect certain changes to the City's Master Pay Schedule
for all represented and unrepresented employee classifications of the City of Santa
Ana, covered by the City's Classification and Compensation Plan, to conform with
Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations Section 570.5, listing all employee pay
rates on a publicly available master pay schedule approved and adopted by City
Council.
28. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing a Grant Application Submission for the Bureau of
Reclamation WaterSMART Small -Scale Water Efficiency Projects for the Santa Ana
Landscape Transformation Program (Non -General Fund)
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Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX — Adopt a resolution authorizing
the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit a grant application to the
U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation's Sustain and Manage
America's Resources for Tomorrow Small -Scale Water Efficiency Programs Grant for
the Turf Removal and Irrigation Improvements Program, in an amount up to $75,000.
29. Adopt a Resolution and Approve an Agreement Accepting the Donation of a Police
K-9 Animal, Equipment and Supplies, and $5,000 to Cover Training Expenses from
Johanna Scillieri for the Santa Ana Police Department Vice/Narcotics K-9 Program
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Resolution No. 2021-XXX — Adopt a resolution
accepting the donation of a Police K-9 animal, equipment and supplies, and $5,000
to cover training expenses from Johanna Scillieri for the Santa Ana Police
Department's Vice/Narcotics Unit and implementation of a K-9 Narcotics Detection
Program.
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $5,000 in Police Miscellaneous
Reimbursement revenue and appropriating same to the Vice/Narcotics Training,
Transportation and Meetings account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
I BUSINESS CALENDAR
30. Approve Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy
Services; Approve Amendment to Agreement with Holland & Knight for Federal
Legislative Advocacy Services; Provide Direction to Staff relating to Local, State, and
Federal Government Associations
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement
with Townsend Public Affairs for State legislative advocacy services for a three-year
term, from April 6, 2021 through March 31, 2024, with an option to extend the term for
an additional one-year period, for a four-year not -to -exceed amount of $252,000,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
2. Approve an amendment to an agreement with Holland & Knight LLP for Federal
legislative advocacy services for a one-year term from April 1, 2021 through March
317 2022, in an amount not to exceed $117,600, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2021-XXX).
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3. Provide direction to staff relating to local, state, and federal government
associations.
31. Adopt Resolution Condemning Racism Xenophobia and Hate against Asian
Americans
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2021-XXX — Adopt a resolution condemning
racism, xenophobia, and hate against Asian Americans.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
32. Discuss and consider directing City Manager to direct Police Department staff to post
monthly reports of hate crime -related data on the Santa Ana Police Department
website — Councilmembers Bacerra and Phan
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Adjourn in memory of Arthur Sandoval
Future Items
1. Shelter Operator
2. Short Term Rentals & Reasonable Accommodation Regulations Update
3. Cannabis Regulation Updates
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Nelida Mendoza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Vicente Sarmiento
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Clerk of the Council Daisy Gomez
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
I CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Item: 1.
1. Excused absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council
Recommended Action: Excuse absent members.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
I BUSINESS CALENDAR
2. Public Hearing - Approve the Housing Authority Annual Plan
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register, La Opinion and Nguoi Viet on
February 20, 2021.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the
approval and submission of the Housing Authority Annual Plan to the United States
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Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Resolution No. 2021-XXX —Adopt a resolution approving the Housing Authority
Annual Plan and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the
Annual Plan to the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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