HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-07 RegularMinutes of the Regular Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
February 07, 2023
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
CLOSED SESSION
Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Acting City Clerk Norma Orozco
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ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the meeting to order of 5:07 P.M.
Acting City Clerk Norma Orozco conducted Roll Call. Councilmembers Penaloza, Phan,
and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Lopez, and Mayor Amezcua attended the meeting in
person. Councilmember Hernandez attended via teleconference. Councilmember
Bacerra joined the meeting in person during Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
MINUTES: No public comments were received regarding Closed Session items.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting
regular City business.
MINUTES: MayorAmezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 5:08 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. THREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES pursuant to subdivision (a) of Section
54957 of the Government Code:
Consultation with Santa Ana Police Department, Chief David Valentin
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick
Employee Organizations:
• Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
• Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Full -Time Employees
• Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
• Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: One (1) case
Consideration of Amicus Brief, So Cal Recovery, LLC, Roger Lawson v. City of Costa
Mesa, Case No. 20-55820 (United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit) and Raw
Recovery, LLC v. City of Costa Mesa, Case No. 20-55870 (United States Court of Appeals
for the Ninth Circuit)
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT —The City Attorney will report on any action(s) to betaken at
the Regular Open Session, which will begin immediately following the Closed Session.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council at 7:28 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Acting City Clerk Norma Orozco conducted Roll Call. Councilmembers Bacerra,
Hernandez, Penaloza, Phan, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Lopez, and Mayor
Amezcua were present in person.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Councilmember Bacerra
Pastor Anh Tuan Nguyen
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the American Heart Association declaring
February 2023 as American Heart Month.
2. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez to the Santa Ana Unified School District
and the Santa Ana Youth Mental Health Sub -Committee declaring February 2023 as We
Care Month.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez and Mayor Amezcua to the Second
Baptist Church of Santa Ana and the Orange County Heritage Council declaring February
2023 as Black History Month.
MINUTES: The ceremonial presentations were considered out of order. Item No. 3 was
considered first, followed by Item Nos. 1 and 2.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s)from Closed
Session.
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action from
Closed Session.
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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.
MINUTES: Due to the large number of public speakers, Mayor Amezcua modified the
speaking time limit from three (3) minutes to two (2) minutes per speaker.
Anthony Barela spoke of his experience with Santa Ana Police Department officers.
Tim Johnson spoke of the need for more Measure X commissioner appointments and stated
that there are currently not enough members to meet quorum.
Saanand Singh Sethee, SEVA Collective, spoke of his organization's service to the
community and thanked the Council for their partnership.
Michael Baron spoke of his negative experience with Republic Services as the City's new
solid waste provider.
NeNie Turtleheart Legaspie spoke of the urgent need to appoint commissioners to the
Personnel Board and urged members of the community to reach out and apply.
Will Klahe spoke regarding Item 32 and stated that all businesses should comply with city
and state regulations.
Danny Vega spoke in support of Item 32 and in solidarity with the businesses affected by
unlicensed street vendors.
Mike Carter spoke regarding Item 32 and of the monetary impact that out of town vendors
have on the City.
Roberto Guzman (translation: Spanish) spoke in support of Item 32 and the negative impact
the large number of street vendors have on established brick and mortar businesses.
Nancy Tarin (translation: Spanish) spoke in support of Item 32 and the negative impact
street vendors have had on her business.
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Irma Jauregui spoke of a potential model for mom and pop shops to be assigned a
designated zoned vending location.
Maria Sanchez spoke in support of item 32 and stated that all vendors should adhere to city
regulations.
Charles Jakstis spoke of the difficulties his family has faced at the hands of their restaurant's
property landowner.
Daniel Perez spoke in support of Item 32, the many regulations that unlicensed street
vendors break, and how it is unjust for licensed food truck vendors.
Araceli Gonzalez (translation: Spanish) requested the Council enforce city regulations
related to street vending and spoke of the financial hardship she and other businesses have
endured as a result of the unlicensed street vendors.
Alex spoke of the various licenses that street vendors lack and the obstruction they create
on street sidewalks.
Yareli (translation: Spanish) spoke of how the City must lead by example and enforce street
vending laws.
Guillermo Elizalde spoke of the rapid growth of street vendors and how they have affected
his brick and mortar restaurant.
Jose Luis Sandoval (translation: Spanish) stated that he is not opposed to street vendors but
believes that they also have to follow local and state health regulation just as restaurants do.
Jaime Flores (translation: Spanish) urged the Council to enforce local and state regulations
regarding street vendors.
Desi Reyes spoke in support of Item 32 and regarding the narcotics issue along North First
Street.
Paul Simonds, of behalf of his clients Turner Capital and Save Our Selves (S. O. S),
requested Council pull item No. 6 and reopen the Public Hearing.
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Kate Hirsh, Turner Capital and S. O.S., requested Council pull Item No. 6 and reopen the
Public Hearing.
Christy Ward, S.O.S., requested Council pull Item No. 6 and reopen the Public Hearing.
Rosario Galeas spoke of the negative impact the proposed zoning ordinance would have in
the community and for the S.O.S. organization.
David Elliot requested Council pull Item No. 6 and reopen the Public Hearing and spoke of
the potential monetary loss to the city if the ordinance is approved.
Lisa Salsibury spoke of the unpermitted work being done by the landowner at 3700 W.
Warner Ave.
Vanessa Cerda stated that she would like the historic Cypress Fire Station to be converted
into a community center not a Police Athletic and Activities League (PAAL) center.
Albert Castillo spoke in support of Item No. 5 and in opposition to the organization
Downtown Inc.
Venancio Chavez (translation: Spanish) spoke of various issues in the city including Main
Street corridor, solid waste collection, and infrastructure.
Prior to hearing public comments via teleconference, Mayor Amezcua considered Consent
Calendar Item Nos. 7-9 (see Pages 9-10).
Acting City Clerk Norma Orozco reported out the eComments received: One (1) comment in
support of Item No. 22, Fourteen (14) regarding Item No. 32, and Two (2) non -agenda
comments.
The following speakers addressed City Council via teleconference:
Roxana spoke in support of Item 32 and the unsafe conditions created by street vendors.
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Dale Helvig spoke regarding the Legacy Square application process, the 55 Freeway
project, and in support of Item 32.
Armando Nunez spoke in support of Item 32 and spoke of the business owners that are
afraid of retaliation for speaking against street vendors.
John Ramirez spoke regarding Item 32 and requested enforcement be prioritized.
Victor Mendez spoke regarding jobs and job preservation and of the importance of using
Santa Ana based companies, using Item Nos. 15 and 16 as examples.
Wilson Troung, State of California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, spoke
regarding the earthquake early warning system app, MyShake, which is available to
residents.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 30.
MINUTES: The following items were pulled for separate discussion and consideration:
Councilmember Hernandez pulled Item No. 22.
Councilmember Bacerra pulled Item Nos. 12, recorded a no vote on Item No. 20, and
provided comments on Item Nos. 15 and 16.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from Item No. 13, as the listed party is a client of
her employer, Rutan & Tucker.
Councilmember Vazquez pulled Item No. 6.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez pulled Item Nos. 10 and 22.
Councilmember Penaloza pulled Item No. 20.
Mayor Amezcua pulled Item Nos. 17, 18, and 32.
Moved by Councilmember Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to
approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 through 30 with the exception of Item Nos.
6, 10, 12, 17, 18, 20, 22, 30, and 32.
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YES: 7 — Councilmember Bacerra, — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember
Penaloza, — Councilmember Phan, — Councilmember Vazquez, — Mayor Pro Tern
Lopez, — Mayor Amezcua
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:O
Status: 7-0 — 0-0— Pass
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Adopt Ordinance No. NS-3037 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA DISESTABLISHING THE DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
First reading at the January 17, 2023 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on January 27, 2023.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance to Disestablish the Downtown Santa Ana
Business Improvement District on second reading and adopt.
6. Adopt Ordinance No. NS-3038 — ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2022-03
-- AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING
PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO FAMILY DAYCARE, REGIONAL PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM
REGULATIONS, MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS, CONDITIONALLY -PERMITTED USES IN
THE PROFESSIONAL ZONING DISTRICT, RETAIL USES IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES,
TRASH BIN ENCLOSURES, URBAN LOT SPLITAND TWO -UNIT DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS, NOXIOUS USES, DEFINITIONS FOR VARIOUS USES, ELECTRIC
FENCES, SYNTHETIC TURF, AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR LIGHT PROCESSING
FACILITIES
First reading at the January 17, 2023 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on January 27, 2023.
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the state CEQA
Guidelines, the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to
Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, as
there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a
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"project", as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines. As a result, a Notice of
Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2022-73 will be filed upon adoption of this
ordinance.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt.
MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez requested the item be continued.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reminded the Council that any substantive changes made to
the presented ordinance would require a new first reading and would not make any
immediate changes to the Urgency Ordinance.
Moved by Councilmember Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to
approve the recommended action and adopt Ordinance No. NS-3038.
YES: 6 - Councilmember Bacerra, - Councilmember Hernandez, - Councilmember
Penaloza, - Councilmember Phan, - Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, - Mayor Amezcua
NO: 1 - Councilmember Vazquez
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 6- 1 - 0 - 0 - Pass
MINUTES: Item Nos. 7-9 were considered out of order, earlier in the meeting during
Public Comments.
7. Appoint Isabella Guerra Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as the Mayoral Representative to
the Youth Commission for a Full -Term Expiring December 10, 2024
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Isabella Guerra to the Youth Commission as the City -
Wide representative and administer Oath of Office.
8. Appoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by Councilmember
Vazquez as the Ward 2 Representatives for a Full Term Expiring December 8, 2026
(Revised 21112023)
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Appoint.
1. Joese Hernandez - Arts and Culture Commission
2. Maria Zacarias Torres -Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission
3. Ginelle Hardy- Historic Resources Commission
4. Gabriela Hernandez -Castillo - Personnel Board
5. Manuel Escamilla - Planning Commission
6. Ilyn Jaimes - Youth Commission
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9. Appoint Jennifer Oliva Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6
Representative to the Planning Commission for a Full -Term Expiring December 8, 2026
(Revised 21112023)
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jennifer Oliva to the Planning Commission as the Ward 6
representative and administer Oath of Office.
Moved by Councilmember Bacerra, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to
approve the recommended actions for Item Nos. 7-9 and appoint board and
commission representatives.
YES: 5 — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember Penaloza, — Councilmember
Phan, Councilmember Vazquez, — Mayor Amezcua
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 2 — Councilmember Bacerra, — Mayor Pro Tem Lopez
Status: 5-0-0-2— Pass
MINUTES: Acting City Clerk Norma Orozco administered the Oath of Office to the
members present at the meeting.
10. Receive and File Citywide Field Renovation Schedule
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and File Citywide Field Renovation Schedule for 2023 to
2024.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Lopez requested staff utilize City communication channels to
announce the renovation schedule to the public.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke in agreement with Mayor Pro Tem Lopez's request and
requested the closure duration also be disclosed.
No further action taken.
11. Receive and File Trash Enclosure Update
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and File Trash Enclosure Update informational report.
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12. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of October 1,
2022 to December 31, 2022.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division
Projects and Activities for the period of October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra inquired with staff whether any of the current
housing projects had paid in lieu fees into the Inclusionary Housing Fund since 2022 to
which staff responded that no fees had yet been received.
No further action taken.
13. Amend Blanket Order Contract with Home Depot for Construction, Maintenance, and
Repair Materials and Supplies to Extend Term for an Additional Four-year Period Ending
December 31, 2026 (Specification No. 17-121) (General and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Amendment blanket order contract with Home Depot for
construction, maintenance, and repair materials and supplies to extend the term for an
additional four-year period ending December 31, 2026, with provision for five subsequent
one-year renewal periods exercisable by the City Manager in an annual amount not to
exceed $252,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from Item No. 13, as the listed party
is a client of her employer, Rutan & Tucker. MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved
to approve Item No. 13, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
YES: 6 — Councilmember Bacerra, — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember
Penaloza, — Councilmember Vazquez, — Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, — Mayor Amezcua
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 1 — Councilmember Phan
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Status: 6-0— 1 — 0 — Pass
14. Approve a Purchase Order in the Amount of $282,171 to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC. for
LED Sports Lighting with Related Supplies and Services (Project No. 23-2604)
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase order to Musco Sports Lighting,
LLC. for the purchase of LED sports lighting and installation services for the Santa Ana
Stadium in the amount of $282,171, with a contingency of $42,326 for a total of $324,497,
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
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15. Award Purchase Order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos in the Amount of $346,134 for One
2023 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab Short Bed Truck, and Five 2023 Chevrolet Colorado
Crew Cab Long Bed Trucks (Specification No. 22-134) (General Fund and Non -General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to
Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos for the purchase of one 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab
Short Bed Truck, and five 2023 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab Long Bed Trucks, in the
amount of $336,134, plus a contingency of $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$346,134, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra thanked the Public Works Agency for proactively
reaching out to companies located in Santa Ana.
Councilmember Hernandez echoed Councilmember Bacerra's comments and stated he is
glad the vendor selected will provide American -made and union -made vehicles.
16. Award a Purchase Order in the Amount of $399,274 to National Auto Fleet Group for Eight
Chevrolet Colorado Trucks for the Public Works Maintenance Services, Building
Maintenance, CIP Engineering, and NPDES Divisions (Specification No. 22-135)
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to
National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of eight Chevrolet Colorado Trucks in the
amount of $369,274, plus a contingency of $30,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$399,274, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra thanked the Public Works Agency for proactively
reaching out to companies located in Santa Ana.
Councilmember Hernandez echoed Councilmember Bacerra's comments and stated he is
glad the vendor selected will provide American -made and union -made vehicles.
17. Approve Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing $674,887 in Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Account Funds and Spending Plan (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $674,887 in
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Law Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Supplemental Law
Enforcement Services Fund expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve use of the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account funds for frontline
municipal police services as included within this staff report.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua inquired about the use of the appropriated funds.
Chief of Police David Valentin stated that the funds would be used to support core
services, equipment, building safety, and overtime.
Moved by Mayor Amezcua, seconded by Councilmember Phan to approve the
recommended action for Item No. 17.
YES: 7 — Councilmember Bacerra, — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember
Penaloza, — Councilmember Phan, — Councilmember Vazquez, — Mayor Pro Tern
Lopez, — Mayor Amezcua
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:O
Status: 7-0 —0-0 — Pass
18. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Remainder Disbursement of Homeless
Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Funds — Round 3 (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve appropriation adjustment recognizing $8,232,281.35 in
funds from the State of California, Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency in
revenue account (no.12218002-52025) and appropriate the same amount to expenditure
account (no. 12218717-various) to address homelessness in the City of Santa Ana.
(Requires five affirmative votes)
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua requested staff update the City's website to include an
expenditure report for the homeless services funds.
Moved by Mayor Amezcua, seconded by Councilmember Phan to approve the
recommended action for Item No. 18.
YES: 7 — Councilmember Bacerra, — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember
Penaloza, — Councilmember Phan, — Councilmember Vazquez, — Mayor Pro Tern
Lopez, — Mayor Amezcua
NO: 0
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ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7-0-0-0— Pass
19. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Permanent Local Housing Allocation
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $4,795,654 in
funds from the State of California, into the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA)
Program revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the PLHA Round 3
expenditure account to address homelessness in the City of Santa Ana. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
20. Approve Agreement with 3Di, Inc. for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction
Ordinance Rental Registry Portal (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with 3Di, Inc.
to implement, operate, and maintain a rental registry portal for the Rent Stabilization and
Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, for a three-year term beginning on February 7, 2023
through January 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $305,895, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-A-2023-
011).
MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza inquired about future reimbursements for the
rental registry portal.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez thanked staff for their assistance regarding Item No. 20 and
stated that she believed residents would benefit from the item.
Councilmember Bacerra stated that while he appreciated that the Housing Opportunity
Ordinance (HOO) has been identified as a funding source, he reiterated that no one has
paid into the HOO or the Inclusionary Housing Fund.
Councilmember Phan inquired about the current amount of funds available in the
lnclusionary Housing Fund.
Housing Division Manager Judson Brown addressed Council and answered questions.
Mayor Amezcua requested staff provide her with a background of the item and the
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timeline approved by the previous Council.
Moved by Councilmember Phan, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza to
approve the recommended action for Item No. 20.
YES: 7 — Councilmember Bacerra, — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember
Penaloza, — Councilmember Phan, — Councilmember Vazquez, — Mayor Pro Tem
Lopez, — Mayor Amezcua
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7— 0-0-0— Pass
21. Approve a First Amendment to the FY 21-22 Agreement with Habitat for Humanity to
Administer the Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a First Amendment to the FY 21-22 Agreement with
Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for the administration of the Residential
Rehabilitation Grant Program to increase it by $11,000 for a new total agreement amount of
$556,532, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-012).
22. Approve Agreements with Delhi Center and Seva Collective for Food Distribution
Programs for a One -Year Term in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 (Revive
Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Delhi
Center and Seva Collective to operate food distribution programs for a one-year term
beginning March 1, 2023 and expiring February 29, 2024, in a total shared aggregate
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement Nos. 2023-019 and 2023-046).
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Lopez inquired about the ranking given to United Across
Borders.
Management Aide Lauren Matthews provided a breakdown of the rankings administered
to the responsive organizations.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in testament to the work performed by United Across
Borders and the positive impact they have in the community.
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Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of United Across Borders and requested
$83,333.33 be awarded to United Across Borders.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve staffs recommendation and
award $83, 333.00 to United Across Borders, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve staffs
recommendation, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan spoke of her positive experience with United Across
Borders and stated that, although she believes they are a great organization, she would
deem their bid as unresponsive.
Councilmember Hernandez rescinded his motion.
Moved by Councilmember Penaloza, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to
approve the recommended action for Item No. 22.
YES: 7 — Councilmember Bacerra, — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember
Penaloza, — Councilmember Phan, — Councilmember Vazquez, — Mayor Pro Tern
Lopez, — Mayor Amezcua
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT:0
Status: 7-0-0-0— Pass
23. Approve a Master Renewal Agreement with System Innovators for Citywide Europay,
MasterCard, and Visa ("EMV") Chip & PIN Credit Card Hardware Purchases and Payment
Card Industry Data Security Standard ("PCI DSS") Cashiering Software System Upgrades
to the City's existing "iNovah" Centralized Cashiering System, in an Amount not to Exceed
$765,032 and Approve a Corresponding Support and Maintenance Agreement for the City's
Upgraded Cashiering system, Including Ongoing Professional Software and Hardware
services in an Amount not to Exceed $592,946 (General and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a master renewal
agreement with System Innovators, a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation, for a
comprehensive upgrade of iNovah, the City's revenue management and cashiering
software system, necessary for EMV Chip & PIN credit card transactions and PCI DSS
compliance. The master renewal agreement would include related payment terminal
hardware purchases and a software system upgrade, plus contingent options for software
integrations with PRCSA's Centaman Zoo Ticketing System, CivicRec Reservation System
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and, plus PBA's Clariti Land Management System, and CDA-Housing's Rental Registry Fee
Program System, commencing February 7, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2025, with a
provision for two (2) renewal options of three (3) years, and one (1) year; respectively,
ending December 31, 2029 in an amount not to exceed $765,032, which includes a
contingency of $562,262 for the life of the agreement subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-013-01).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a corresponding Support and Maintenance
Agreement with System Innovators, a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation, for
on -going software and hardware support and maintenance of the upgraded iNovah
cashiering system, commencing February 7, 2023, and expiring December 31, 2025, with
a provision for two (2) renewal options of three (3) years, and one (1) year; respectively,
ending December 31, 2029 in an amount not to exceed $592,946, which includes a
contingency of $77,341 for the life of the agreement subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-013-02).
24. Approve Agreement for City Clerk Appointment
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the Mayorto execute an employment agreement
outlining the terms and conditions of the appointment of Jennifer Hall as the City Clerk for
the City of Santa Ana (Agreement No. 2023-014).
25. Approve Amendment to Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. in the amount of $376,379 for
Interview Room Camera System (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
master services agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide interview room camera
equipment and services to the Police Department, in an additional amount not to exceed
$376,379 for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $5,564,017, for the period of June 1,
2023 through June 30, 2027, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-015).
26. Amend Agreements with GK & Associates; Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.; Penco, a
Cannon Company; 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 (General and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to the
agreements with GK & Associates; Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.; Penco, a Cannon
Company; Project Partners, Inc.; and Transtech Engineers, Inc. to increase the shared
contract amount by $2,500,000, for a total shared aggregate amount not to exceed
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$10,000,000, for Engineering, Technical, and Administrative Support Services for the
remaining term of the agreement, beginning May 18, 2021, through July 14, 2024 subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Core
Agreement No. 2023-016).
27. Approve Agreement with TrueLine Construction and Surfacing for Outdoor Sports Court
Resurfacing Citywide in an Amount Not to Exceed $1,790,290 for a Five -Year Term (General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
TrueLine Construction and Surfacing, Inc., to provide outdoor sports court resurfacing
citywide in the amount of $195,988, with an annual contingency of $162,070, for a total
agreement amount not to exceed $358,058, for a three-year period beginning February 7,
2023 to February 6, 2026, with an option for two, one-year extensions, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023-017),
28. Approve Agreement with FieldTurf USA, Inc. for Artificial Turf Sports Field Maintenance
Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $520,800 for a Five -Year Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
FieldTurf USA, Inc. to provide artificial turf sports field maintenance in the amount of
$86,800, with a contingency of $17,360, for a total agreement amount not to exceed
$520,800 for a three-year period beginning February 7, 2023 to February 6, 2026, with an
option for two, one-year extensions, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-018).
29. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Construction Installment Sale Agreement with the
California State Water Resources Control Board for Financing of the Automated Metering
Infrastructure Project (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2023-006 —Adopt a Resolution approving the
Construction Installment Sale Agreement (D2202006) with the California State Water
Resources Control Board for financing of the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project, in
an amount up to $10,117,365 (Agreement No. 2023-047).
30. Teleconferencing for Meetings of City Council and All Boards, Committees, and
Commissions Pursuant to the Provisions of Assembly Bill 361
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 2023-007 — Adopt a resolution to consider
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continuing the use of teleconferencing for City Council, board, committee, and commission
meetings pursuant to the provisions of Assembly Bill 361 for the next 30 days.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
OATH OF OFFICE — Administer Oath of Office to the newly appointed Board and
Commission members present.
MINUTES: Oaths of office were administered earlier in the meeting (see page 10).
BUSINESS CALENDAR
31. Review the City Council Standing Subcommittees Interest List and Appoint Members
Department(s): Clerk of the Council Office
Recommended Action: Review the City Council Standing Subcommittees interest list and
appoint members to serve as representatives through December 2024 to the:
1. School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee
2. Public Safety and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
3. Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee
4. Joint School Collaboration City Council Standing Subcommittee
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern
Lopez to appoint the following subcommittee members and disband the School
Collaboration City Council Subcommittee.
Public Safety and Homelessness City
Council Standing Subcommittee
Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember
Hernandez, Mayor Amezcua
Legislative City Council Standing
Councilmember Penaloza, Mayor Pro Tern
Subcommittee
Lopez, Mayor Amezcua
Joint School Collaboration City Council
Councilmember Hernandez,
Standing Subcommittee
Councilmember Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tern
Lopez
YES: 7 — Councilmember Bacerra, — Councilmember Hernandez, — Councilmember
Penaloza, — Councilmember Phan, — Councilmember Vazquez, — Mayor Pro Tern
Lopez, — Mayor Amezcua
NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 — 0 — 0 — 0 — Pass
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**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR`*
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
32. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Draft a Resolution
Stating the City of Santa Ana's Opposition to Unsafe and Unpermitted Sidewalk Food
Vending and the Prioritization of Enforcement of Existing Regulations Related to Sidewalk
Food Vending — Councilmember Bacerra
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra spoke of the health risk that unpermitted sidewalk
food vendors pose to residents. He requested code enforcement and police staff
enforce the current municipal code and state code regulations pertaining to stationary
sidewalk vendors and that a resolution be drafted in opposition to SB 946.
Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Phan and Penaloza spoke in support of the item.
At 11:38 P.M., Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council to address the Housing
Authority agenda and reconvened at 11:40 P.M.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
A131234 DISCLOSURE — If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. February 1-3, 2023 Mayor Amezcua -- League of California Cities New Mayors and
Council Members Academy in Universal City, CA
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez thanked the public for their participation.
Councilmember Bacerra wished everyone a good night.
Councilmember Phan thanked everyone who visited her booth at the UVSA Tet Festival.
Councilmember Penaloza thanked Councilmember Phan for her participation in the Tet
Festival, wished his niece and Executive Assistant Yesenia Cruz a Happy Birthday, and
announced that a new restaurant would be opening in Ward 6, Casa Ramos.
Councilmember Vazquez wished everyone a happy Black History Month.
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ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the meeting at 11:50 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
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