5: 18 P. M. - Granicus

DRAFT MINUTES OF THE ADJOURNED MEETING

OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA

June 18, 2020

5: 00 P. M.

CALL TO ORDER - MAYOR PULIDO

Mayor Pulido called the Adjourned Meeting to order at 5: 08 p. m. CouncilmemberSarmiento joined the meeting at 5: 09 p. m. Councilmember Solorio joined the meeting at5: 18 P. M.

COUNCILMEMBERS Present:

COUNCILMEMBERS BACERRA, MEN

VILLEGAS AND MAYOR PULIDO

COUNCILMEMBERS Absent:

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PENALOZA, SARMIENTO, SOLORIO,

BUSINESS CALENDAR

PUBLIC HEARINGS 1k S

PUBLIC COMMENTS - Public Hearing on the budget was opened and closed at theJune 16, 2020 City Council meeting. No further public comments will be heard at theJune 18, 2020 City Council meeting.

75A- 1. PUBLIC HEARING - TO CONSIDER ORDINANCE NS- XXXX TO ADOPT THE

FISCAL YEAR 2020- 21 BUDGET, RESOLUTION NO. 2020- XXX TO APPROVE

CHANGES TO THE CITY' S BASIC CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION

PLAN, ADOPT THE FIVE- YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN AND THE SEVEN- YEAR

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN - Finance and Management Services Agency - Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on June 5, 2020 andJune 12, 2020.

1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. ANORDINANCE 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, 2020

2. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2020- XXX — A RESOLUTION OF

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND

DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 1 JUNE 18, 2020

RESOLUTION NO. 2015- 026 TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE

CITY' S BASIC CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN.

3. Adopt the City of Santa Ana FY 2020- 21 to FY 2024- 25 Strategic Plan. 4. Adopt the Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program ( CIP) beginning FY20-

21 through FY26- 27, as required by the Orange County TransportationAuthority ( OCTA) for Measure M2 eligibility.

Public hearing on the budget was opened and closed at the Regular meeting of June 16, 2020.

Council Discussion ensued and direction provided to city staff.

Councilmember Solorio clarified motion to approve to approve amended actions

captured by City Manager Kristine Ridge the direction pointes of each department andthat staff return with their best effort at accommodating those recommendations fromthe Council with staff report and/ or presentation for the July 7, 2020 Council meetingwith non -substantial changes.

Motion to Adopt as amended

75A- 1

1. Place ordinance on first reading and authorize publication of title. AN ORDINANCE OF THECITY 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, 2020

Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2020- 052 entitled: 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 PLAN.

3. Adopt the City of Santa Ana FY 2020- 21 to FY 2024- 25 Strategic Plan.

4. Adopt the Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program ( CIP) beginning FY20- 21 throughFY26- 27, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority ( OCTA) for MeasureM2 eligibility.

75A- 2.

Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2020- 053 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF

MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020- 2021

75A- 3.

1. Approve a $ 22, 612, 766 pre -payment for the City's annual Unfunded Actuarial Liability toCalifornia Public Employees Retirement System ( CaIPERS) — Miscellaneous Plan for Fiscal

Year 2020- 21, to save $ 778, 061.

2. Approve a $ 25, 351, 433 pre -payment for the City's annual Unfunded Actuarial Liability toCalifornia Public Employees Retirement System ( CaIPERS) — Safety Plan for Fiscal Year2020- 21, to save $ 872, 293.


Councilmember Solorio motioned to adopt as amended, seconded by Mayor Pro TernVillegas.

MOTION: Councilmember SECOND: Mayor Pro Tern Villegas

Solorio

VOTE: AYES: Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember

Mendoza, Councilmember Solorio, Mayor Pro

Tern Villegas, Mayor Pulido ( 5)

NOES: Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember

Sarmiento ( 2) !'`

ABSTAIN: None ( 0)

ABSENT: None_(0)

75B. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPT A RESOLUTION FOR A MITIGATED NEGATIVE

DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING

PROGRAM FOR THE FAIRVIEW BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND STREET

IMPROVEMENTS FROM 9TH STREET TO 16TH STREET ( PROJECT NO. 15-

6827) ( NON -GENERAL FUND) - Public Works Agency - Legal Notice publishedin the Orange County Reporter on June 5, 2020 and notices mailed on said date.

1. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2020- XXX - A RESOLUTION OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING THE

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING

AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE FAIRVIEW BRIDGE

REPLACEMENT AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS ( 9TH STREET TO 16TH

STREET) PROJECT

2. Approve the Fairview Bridge Replacement and Street Improvements from 9th

Street to 16th Street Project.

Executive Director of Public Works Agency Nabil Saba provided a briefpresentation.

Mayor Pulido opened the public hearing at 7: 58 p. m.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Kristopher Fortin with Santa Ana Active Streets spoke in opposition to Item 75B

and noted safety concerns for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Kelly Crowsley spoke in opposition to the item due to a lack of a protective bikelane.


Mayor Pulido closed the Public Hearing at 8: 03 p. m.

Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff.

Motion to Adopt as amended to include 3 and 4 indicated below:

1. Adopt a resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2020- 054 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING THE MITIGATED NEGATIVE

DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR

THE FAIRVIEW BRIDGE REPLACEMENT AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS ( 9TH STREET

TO 16TH STREET) PROJECT

2. Approve the Fairview Bridge Replacement and Street Improvements from 9th Street to 16th

Street Project.

3. Incorporate protected bike lanes on both the North and South side of the bridge.

4. Consider community input on the aesthetics of the bridge.

MOTION: Councilmember

Bacerra

VOTE: AYES:

NOES-

ABSTAIN

ABSENT:

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Councilmember Bacerra, Councilmember

Mendoza, Councilmember Penaloza,

Councilmember Sarmiento, Councilmember

Solorio, Mayor Pro Tern Villegas, Mayor

Pulido ( 7)

None ( 0)

None ( 0)

None ( 0)

COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS - Pursuant to Santa Ana Charter Section 411, any memberof the City Council may place items on the City Council Agenda to be considered by theCity Council. Only action available to City Council is to provide direction to CityManager.

85A. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT

STAFF TO RESEARCH THE CREATION OF A POLICE OVERSIGHT

COMMISSION BY ORDINANCE AND PRESENT FINDINGS TO THE CITY

COUNCIL WITHIN 90 DAYS — Councilmembers Bacerra, Penaloza and

Sarmiento

Clerk of the Council Gomez reported out on eComments received.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:


Kelly Crowsley spoke in support of creating an effective commission.

Jennifer Rojas, with the American Civil Liberties Union, spoke in support of Item

85A, requests the committee be established in partnership with communityorganization, and spoke on various other topics.

Dan Escamilla spoke in support of an oversight committee and various other

items.

Thai Phan spoke in support of a police oversight committee, a reallocation ofinternal affairs duties and various other topics.

Roberto spoke regarding Santa Ana Police Department response times andaccess to police data.

Tanya Navarro spoke in support of a police oversight committee with variouspowers.

Council discussion ensued and direction provided to city staff to research the mostupdate to date, best practices, and various models of oversight commissions to bebrought back to council in 90 days, September 15, 2020.

Additional PUBLIC COMMENTS.

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Indigo Vu spoke in regards to the public comment' process and spoke in supportof a police oversight committee.

Steve Gallegos spoke regarding technical difficulties with the public commentsprocess.

Selena Gallegos spoke in support of a police oversight committee and variousother topics.

Vicente spoke in support of oversight committee having subpoena, investigatory, firing power and various other topics.

Julie Harris spoke in support of oversight committee having subpoena, investigatory, firing power and various other topics.

Karla Ortiz spoke in support of Item 85A and various other topics.

Marla Sanchez spoke in support of Item 85A and various other topics.

Jay Gist spoke in support of item 85A and various other topics.


Carla Juarez spoke in support of an oversight committee with subpoena power andvarious other topics.

Victor Mendez spoke in support of an oversight committee.

Citizen X spoke in support of a citizen oversight committee and various other

topics.

Juan Gonzalez spoke in support of item 85A and various other topics.

Idalia Rios spoke in support of a police oversight committee and various othertopics.

Speaker spoke in support of Item 85A.

Alexis Teodora expressed disappointment in regards to the public commentprocedure, support of an oversight commission and various other topics.

Keith Carpenter spoke in support of a police oversight commission.

Carl Benninger spoke in support of an advisory committee.

Saray Arpero spoke in support of a police oversight committee.

Linden Willis spoke in regards to the public comments process, in support of thepolice oversight committee having subpoena power, investigatory authority, disciplinary authority power, and firing power.

Jarvis Jennings spoke in support of an oversight committee with subpoena powerand various other topics.

Julie Gallegos spoke in regards to the public comment procedures and in supportof item 85A.

Speaker spoke in support of forming an oversight committee and various othertopics. "' 4

Terry spoke in support of a civilian review board with subpoena power, investigatory authority, disciplinary power, and the ability to hire or fire.

Aracely Robles spoke in support of an oversight committee and various othertopics.

Gabrielle spoke in support of abolishing the police and various other topics.

Dominic de Io Santos spoke in support of an oversight committee having subpoenapower, investigatory authority, disciplinary power, and the ability to hire or fire.


Cecilia Iglesias spoke in support of a police oversight committee with subpoenapower and various other topics.

Katie spoke in support of Item 85A.

Rosa spoke in opposition to item 85A.

Ana Ursua spoke in support of an oversight committee with subpoena and

oversight powers and various other topics.

Katie Mondragon spoke in support of an oversight committee and various other

topics.

Council discussion and direction to staff continued.

Councilmember Sarmiento, noted the lack of trust in the community that needs tobe addressed to create a balance and directed staff to present to council withoptions of the various committees in other cities.

Councilmember Solorio, asked staff, colleagues, and the community to considernew ideas and approaches, results to improve community safety overall and createa culture of non -violence and kindness. Directed staff to consider the 10 largest

cities, the type of powers each has, number of members, appointers, cost toadminister program, and where in the organization it sits.

Councilmember Mendoza, expressed support in exploring an oversightcommission and inquired about existing disciplinary actions, policy and laws at thestate and federal level, and reform propositions from the governor and presidentialadministration. Directed staff to include a clear understanding of civilianqualifications, costs to employ or to compensate board members, and indicate proand cons of giving the powers of a subpoena.

Mayor Pro Tern Villegas in support of exploring an oversight committee.

Mayor Pulido expressed support to find areas of improvements to be applied to

many areas.

85B. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PROVIDE

1. 5 MILLION TO SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FUND 2020

SUMMER AND FALL PROGRAMS ( E. G., ETHNIC STUDIES AND THE NOW

VIOLENCE MOVEMENT, INTERACTIVE STEAM ONLINE EDUCATION,

STUDENT LEADERSHIP AND PUBLIC SPEAKING, OPEN- AIR ARTS

PROGRAMS, AND TECHNOLOGY ACCESS PROGRAMS), AS WELL AS

BRING BACK FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION WITHIN 45 DAYS FINAL

RECOMMENDATIONS FROM OUR YOUTH COMMISSION TO ALLOCATE

ANOTHER $ 1. 5 MILLION OR MORE OF THIS FISCAL YEAR' S ALLOCATION


FROM THE YOUTH FUND. WHEN FEASIBLE, FUNDED PROGRAMS

SHOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE CITYWIDE FOR ALL YOUTH IN OUR CITY —

Councilmembers Mendoza, Solorio and Villegas

Council discussion ensued and direction provided to staff.

Councilmember Solorio requested to revise his request, due to the recent

changes, to direct staff to bring back for council consideration within 45- daysfinal recommendations for use of the entire $ 6 - $ 7 million in the youth fund that isfunded by the Cannabis Fund that will be available as of July 1, 2020. In addition, requests city departments, the City Zoo, Santa Ana Unified School District, theDiscovery Cube and Santa Ana based non -profits submit proposals to fund 2020summer and fall programs.

Councilmember Solorio made brief statements on behalf of Youth Commission

Chair Joseph Acevedo.

Mayor Pro Tern spoke regarding childcare.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Thai Phan spoke in support of youth programs.

Gerry Almendariz, Superintendent with Santa Ana Unified School District, spokein support of Item 85B for summer programs and spoke on various other topics.

Dulce strongly believes in investing in youth and supports ethnic studies and non- violent movements. Spoke regarding Youth Commission meetings and variousother topics.

Kathy Decker, Executive Director for the Friends of Santa Ana Zoo, spokeregarding the Santa Ana Zoo and redirecting youth funds for its educationalprograms.

Steve Gallegos spoke in support of investment in youth, however, expressedconcern with the recommended programs.

Selena Gallegos spoke in support of item.

Speaker spoke in support of item.

Magdalena Sorria spoke in support of item and various other topics.

Cecilia Iglesias spoke in opposition of the item, and stated funds should be puttowards other City services and spoke on various other topics.


Julie Gallegos spoke in support of investing in the youth, however, requests moredetails.

Idalia Rios spoke in support of the item and hopes that both the City and the SchoolDistrict collaborate for the benefit of all.

Council discussion continued at the end of public comments and additionaldirection provided to city staff.

Councilmember Penaloza expressed concern and opposition to item 85B.

Councilmember Bacerra expressed concern and opposed item 85B.

Executive Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Agency Lisa Rudloffspoke.

Mayor Pro Tern Villegas spoke in support of the plan provided by ExecutiveDirector of Parks, Recreation, and Community Agency Lisa Rudloff outlined in her2019 memo along with redeploying the part-timers.

Councilmember Bacerra clarified that the code does not require the Youth

Commission ratify a list before proceeding with the implementation of programs.

Councilmember Sarmiento clarified that the cannabis funds are restricted for youthexpenditures and youth programing. Expressed support of opinions from all schooldistricts, however, city staff, in particular Executive Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community Agency Lisa Rudloff, have given a lot of thought of how the cityshould expend these monies and the city has an obligation and role to deliver youthservices. In addition, requested that funds be provided direction to include WiFiaccess to benefit youth and residents.

Councilmember Penaloza, spoke on the need to provide WiFi access to thecommunity.

Councilmember Mendoza, reported that Santa Ana Unified School

District purchased hotspots and urged the city to collaborate with Santa AnaUnified School District.

Councilmember Penaloza, spoke on working on a partnership with the Santa AnaUnified School District.

Mayor Pulido, believes there is a middle ground, is supportive of monies to staywith the city to do more for youth and directed city manager to bring back ideas, talk with councilmembers regarding wish list and return to council to move forwardwith youth services.


85C. DISCUSS AND CONSIDER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO DIRECT

STAFF AS APPROPRIATE, TO PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION, FINE - BASED

ENFORCEMENT AND PREVENTION SERVICES RELATED TO THE USE OF

ILLEGAL FIREWORKS THROUGH REMAINDER OF JUNE AND JULY THIS

YEAR - Councilmember Solorio

Councilmember Solorio provided direction to city staff.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Steve Gallegos spoke in support of mitigation plan, but in opposition of imposinga $ 1, 000 fine.

Carla Juarez spoke regarding Item 85B, urges council to invest in youthservices and various other topics.

Lisa Gonzalez -Solomon spoke in support of collaboration between the city and allschool districts to fund youth programs.

Clerk of the Council reported out electronic comments received.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Olga spoke regarding the public comment process, expressed support of a policeoversight committee and spoke on various other topics.

90A. CITY MANAGER' S COMMENTS

None_..

90B. CITY COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS

Councilmember Solorio expressed appreciation towards City staff and remindedthe community that masks are recommended to help stop the spread of COVID- 19.

Councilmember Penaloza expressed appreciation towards city staff and wishedeveryone a Happy Father' s Day.

Councilmember Mendoza expressed appreciation towards City staff.

Councilmember Sarmiento expressed appreciation towards staff, council and the

public. Provided an update on recent events.

Councilmember Bacerra provided community announcements.


Mayor Pro Tern Villegas wished everyone a Happy 4th of July and a HappyFather' s Day.

Mayor Pulido provided an update on the possible COVID- 19 CARES Act funding, the importance of wearing masks on public transportation, wished everyone aHappy Father' s Day, and spoke on various other topics.

ADJOURNMENT - Mayor Pulido adjourned the meeting at 11: 33 p. m.


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