City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
May 16, 2023
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
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 Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. 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.
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 one of the following ways:
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Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, 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.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start 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.
LIVE VIRTUAL 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) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. 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 or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 4:30 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
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 EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. City of Santa Ana v. United California Bank Realty Corporation, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101184614
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Jason Motsick, Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU)
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Closed Session meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Danny De Leon Jr., Templo Calvario ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Councilmember Phan to Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency declaring May 2127, 2023, as National Public Works Week.
2. City Tile presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Mark McLoughlin for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring May 1420, 2023, as National Police Week.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Santa Ana Active Streets declaring May 2023, as National Bike Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
5. Homelessness Update
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 28.
6. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Appoint Keith Carpenter Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Police Oversight Comission for a FullTerm Expiring on December 10, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Keith Carpenter to the Police Oversight Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8. Minutes from the Special Closed Session and Regular Meetings of October 4, 2022 and October 18, 2022.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Receive and File the Rental Registry Fee Study
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Rental Registry Fee Study identifying the appropriate Rental Registry Fee to recover all costs associated with the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance.
10. Periodic Quarterly Report of Investments as of March 31, 2023 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
11. Fiscal Year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update and Appropriation Requests Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the fiscal year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments with a net General Fund impact of $1,784,000 ($1,500,000 for Business Interruption Grant, $3,900,000 for Main Library Transformation and Newhope Library Tenant Improvement, and reduction of $3,616,000 transfer from General Fund to the Cannabis Public Benefit Fund) (requires five affirmative votes).
12. Receive and File the Certification of Approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221, County Tract Map No. 19142 (830 South Harbor Blvd.) (Applicant: City Ventures and MAS Investments LP)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the certification of approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221.
13. Award a Purchase Order to Galls, LLC for Body Armor Protective Vests for the Santa Ana Police Department in the Amount of $135,474 (Specification No. 23086) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime award and payment to Galls, LLC for the procurement of 35 body armor protective vests in the amount of $135,474, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Award a Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Computer Endpoint Protection Software, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 (Specification No. 22060) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Endpoint Protection Software Subscription Services for a threeyear period expiring May 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Approve and Amend an Agreement with Infor (US) LLC For Lawson Financial System Maintenance, Services, and Software Licenses in an Amount not to Exceed $1,216,709.87 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to amend an agreement with Infor (US) LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance, services, and software licenses in an amount not to exceed $1,216,709.87 over a twoyear period beginning June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, with a oneyear optional renewal, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to Housing Authority Agenda Item No. 2) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17. Amend Agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing, Inc. to Increase the Agreement by $60,000 for a New Total Agreement Amount not to Exceed $675,000 and to Extend the Term to June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing Inc. to provide citywide offset printing services, increasing the agreement amount by $60,000 ($30,000 annually for the remaining term) for a new total agreement amount of $675,000 and extending the term from June 3, 2024 to June 30, 2024, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
18. Approve an Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $483,584 and Award a Construction Contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $358,210 for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $483,584 (Project No. 236030) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to include $483,584 in construction funds for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project (Project No. 236030).
2. Award a construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc, the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $358,210, for the construction of the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project for a term beginning May 16, 2023 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $483,584, which includes $258,210 for the construction contract, $53,732 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $71,642 contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 2023181475 was filed for the project.
19. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the Amount of $2,954,000 for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $3,840,200 (Project No. 236907) (NonGeneral & General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $248,391 in the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction Area III, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Authorize the reallocation of unspent Drainage Area Fee funds from various projects: $38,609 from D03 Channel Repair at Alton Avenue, $248,391 from Local Drainage Area III, $171,343 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 1920, $98,516 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2021, and $505,341 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2122 for a total of $1,062,200 to the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, completing the project’s funding requirement.
3. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and add alternate in the amount of $2,954,000 for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, for a term beginning May 16, 2023, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,840,200, which includes $2,954,000 for the construction contract; $443,100 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $443,100 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 202303 was filed for project 236907.
20. Approve Agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers for OnCall Engineering Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000, for up to a FiveYear Term (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers to provide oncall engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring on May 16, 2026, with the provision for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21. Approve Agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. for OnCall Landscape Architectural Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. to provide oncall landscape architectural services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring May 15, 2026, with provisions for two, one year extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve License Agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a site license agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for the rental of one bus bay, for a oneyear period beginning June 1, 2023 and expiring May 31, 2024, with four, oneyear optional renewals, at a monthly rate of $4,500, for a total amount of $54,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. to Modify the Scope of Work for Solid Waste Consultant Services, Increase the Agreement Capacity in an Amount Not to Exceed $634,345, and Exercise the OneYear Extension (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with EcoNomics Inc. to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $574,345, with a contingency of $60,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $634,345, and exercise the oneyear extension expiring June 30, 2024, with option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to Expand the Solid Waste Consultant Services Scope of Work, Increase the Agreement Amount by $234,000, and Exercise the OneYear Term Extension (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $195,000, plus a contingency of $39,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $234,000, and exercise the oneyear term extension expiring June 30, 2024, with an option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
25. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve an Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 for Construction Engineering Services for San Lorenzo Sewage Lift Station (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $500,000 in the Sewer Connection Fee Fund, Sewer Connection Projects, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Sewer Connection Projects, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for construction engineering services, for a total agreement amount of $500,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $500,000 in construction funds for the San Lorenzo Sewer Lift Station Project (063510).
26. Approve Appropriation Adjustment Accepting Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project in the Amount of $10,117,365 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting California State Water Resources Control Board’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan funds in the amount of $10,117,365 into the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Water Division Capital Expense, Financing Proceeds/Reserve Appropriation revenue accounts and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project/Reserve Appropriation expenditure accounts for current and future year expenditures. (requires five affirmative votes)
27. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center Project Located at 1901 East Fourth Street
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center project located at 1901 East Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED CABRILLO TOWN CENTER PROJECT
28. Resolutions of the City of Santa Ana City Council Exempting all Eligible Properties in the City of Santa Ana from the Requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65912.114, 65912.124, and 65852.24
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code sections 65912.114 and 65912.124.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114(i) and 65912.124(i) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114 AND 65912.124 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
2) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.24.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24(e) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
29. Approve Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for the School Crossing Guard Program in an Amount not to Exceed $7,706,655 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. to provide a School Crossing Guard Program, in the total amount not to exceed $7,706,655 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026, with an option for up to two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
30. Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 Amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 (Sunshine Ordinance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Related to Noticing, Meeting Format, and Transparency Measures for Community Meetings for Certain Development Projects
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 amending Section 2153 in Article II.II of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLES II.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (includes determination that this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
31. Ordinance Amending City Manager’s Contracting Authority for Public Works and Non Public Works Contracts Under Chapter 2, Article VII and Article VII.II and Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations Under Chapter 33, Article VIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Articles VII and VII.II of Chapter 2 regarding the City Manager’s contracting authority and City purchasing rules and regulations, and Article VIII of Chapter 33 regarding Public Works construction rules and regulations of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as follows:
i) Amend Section 2748 of Chapter 2, Article VII concerning the City Manager’s Contracting Authority: (1) Public Works contracts to increase from $250,000 to $750,000; (2) emergency public works construction contracts to increase from $100,000 to $750,000; and (3) NonPublic Works and Public Works contract change orders authority increase from 10 percent or $25,000, whichever is greater, to 20 percent.
ii) Amend Section 2803 to 2807 of Chapter 2, Articles VII.II concerning Purchasing Rules and Regulations: (1) Clarifying language administrative in nature; (2) Extending local vendor preference to increase from procurement between $5,000 and $100,000 to procurement between $15,000 and $100,000; (3) For administrative contracts to increase from $5,000 to $15,000; (4) For informal contracts to increase from $5,000 and $25,000 to $15,000 and $50,000; (5) For formal contracts to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; (6) For nobid purchases to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; and (7) Add language to coincide with current practices for awarding service contracts.
iii) Amend Section 33203 of Chapter 33, Article VIII concerning the Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations: (1) Housekeeping language administrative in nature.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLES VII AND VII.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY MANAGER’S CONTRACTING AUTHORITY AND CITY PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION RULES AND REGULATIONS (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
32. Ordinance Amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Streets Sidewalks and Public Works) Related to Ceremonial Street Naming (continued from City Council meeting of March 7, 2023, Item No. 17) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code relating to ceremonial street naming.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 to the environment, as there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines).
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
33. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Develop and Implement an Employee Anniversary Pin and Recognition Policy – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmember Phan
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Quality PFAS Work Study Session
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Jessie Lopez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on items on the Special Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 16) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc., to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and Authority General Counsel.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
5/16/2023
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
May 16, 2023
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
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 Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. 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.
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 one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, 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.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start 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.
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INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. 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 or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 4:30 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.
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SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
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 EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. City of Santa Ana v. United California Bank Realty Corporation, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101184614
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Jason Motsick, Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU)
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Closed Session meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Danny De Leon Jr., Templo Calvario ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Councilmember Phan to Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency declaring May 2127, 2023, as National Public Works Week.
2. City Tile presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Mark McLoughlin for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring May 1420, 2023, as National Police Week.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Santa Ana Active Streets declaring May 2023, as National Bike Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
5. Homelessness Update
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 28.
6. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Appoint Keith Carpenter Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Police Oversight Comission for a FullTerm Expiring on December 10, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Keith Carpenter to the Police Oversight Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8. Minutes from the Special Closed Session and Regular Meetings of October 4, 2022 and October 18, 2022.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Receive and File the Rental Registry Fee Study
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Rental Registry Fee Study identifying the appropriate Rental Registry Fee to recover all costs associated with the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance.
10. Periodic Quarterly Report of Investments as of March 31, 2023 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
11. Fiscal Year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update and Appropriation Requests Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the fiscal year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments with a net General Fund impact of $1,784,000 ($1,500,000 for Business Interruption Grant, $3,900,000 for Main Library Transformation and Newhope Library Tenant Improvement, and reduction of $3,616,000 transfer from General Fund to the Cannabis Public Benefit Fund) (requires five affirmative votes).
12. Receive and File the Certification of Approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221, County Tract Map No. 19142 (830 South Harbor Blvd.) (Applicant: City Ventures and MAS Investments LP)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the certification of approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221.
13. Award a Purchase Order to Galls, LLC for Body Armor Protective Vests for the Santa Ana Police Department in the Amount of $135,474 (Specification No. 23086) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime award and payment to Galls, LLC for the procurement of 35 body armor protective vests in the amount of $135,474, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Award a Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Computer Endpoint Protection Software, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 (Specification No. 22060) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Endpoint Protection Software Subscription Services for a threeyear period expiring May 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Approve and Amend an Agreement with Infor (US) LLC For Lawson Financial System Maintenance, Services, and Software Licenses in an Amount not to Exceed $1,216,709.87 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to amend an agreement with Infor (US) LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance, services, and software licenses in an amount not to exceed $1,216,709.87 over a twoyear period beginning June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, with a oneyear optional renewal, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to Housing Authority Agenda Item No. 2) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17. Amend Agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing, Inc. to Increase the Agreement by $60,000 for a New Total Agreement Amount not to Exceed $675,000 and to Extend the Term to June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing Inc. to provide citywide offset printing services, increasing the agreement amount by $60,000 ($30,000 annually for the remaining term) for a new total agreement amount of $675,000 and extending the term from June 3, 2024 to June 30, 2024, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
18. Approve an Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $483,584 and Award a Construction Contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $358,210 for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $483,584 (Project No. 236030) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to include $483,584 in construction funds for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project (Project No. 236030).
2. Award a construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc, the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $358,210, for the construction of the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project for a term beginning May 16, 2023 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $483,584, which includes $258,210 for the construction contract, $53,732 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $71,642 contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 2023181475 was filed for the project.
19. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the Amount of $2,954,000 for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $3,840,200 (Project No. 236907) (NonGeneral & General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $248,391 in the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction Area III, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Authorize the reallocation of unspent Drainage Area Fee funds from various projects: $38,609 from D03 Channel Repair at Alton Avenue, $248,391 from Local Drainage Area III, $171,343 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 1920, $98,516 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2021, and $505,341 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2122 for a total of $1,062,200 to the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, completing the project’s funding requirement.
3. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and add alternate in the amount of $2,954,000 for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, for a term beginning May 16, 2023, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,840,200, which includes $2,954,000 for the construction contract; $443,100 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $443,100 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 202303 was filed for project 236907.
20. Approve Agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers for OnCall Engineering Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000, for up to a FiveYear Term (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers to provide oncall engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring on May 16, 2026, with the provision for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21. Approve Agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. for OnCall Landscape Architectural Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. to provide oncall landscape architectural services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring May 15, 2026, with provisions for two, one year extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve License Agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a site license agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for the rental of one bus bay, for a oneyear period beginning June 1, 2023 and expiring May 31, 2024, with four, oneyear optional renewals, at a monthly rate of $4,500, for a total amount of $54,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. to Modify the Scope of Work for Solid Waste Consultant Services, Increase the Agreement Capacity in an Amount Not to Exceed $634,345, and Exercise the OneYear Extension (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with EcoNomics Inc. to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $574,345, with a contingency of $60,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $634,345, and exercise the oneyear extension expiring June 30, 2024, with option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to Expand the Solid Waste Consultant Services Scope of Work, Increase the Agreement Amount by $234,000, and Exercise the OneYear Term Extension (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $195,000, plus a contingency of $39,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $234,000, and exercise the oneyear term extension expiring June 30, 2024, with an option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
25. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve an Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 for Construction Engineering Services for San Lorenzo Sewage Lift Station (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $500,000 in the Sewer Connection Fee Fund, Sewer Connection Projects, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Sewer Connection Projects, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for construction engineering services, for a total agreement amount of $500,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $500,000 in construction funds for the San Lorenzo Sewer Lift Station Project (063510).
26. Approve Appropriation Adjustment Accepting Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project in the Amount of $10,117,365 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting California State Water Resources Control Board’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan funds in the amount of $10,117,365 into the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Water Division Capital Expense, Financing Proceeds/Reserve Appropriation revenue accounts and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project/Reserve Appropriation expenditure accounts for current and future year expenditures. (requires five affirmative votes)
27. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center Project Located at 1901 East Fourth Street
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center project located at 1901 East Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED CABRILLO TOWN CENTER PROJECT
28. Resolutions of the City of Santa Ana City Council Exempting all Eligible Properties in the City of Santa Ana from the Requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65912.114, 65912.124, and 65852.24
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code sections 65912.114 and 65912.124.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114(i) and 65912.124(i) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114 AND 65912.124 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
2) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.24.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24(e) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
29. Approve Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for the School Crossing Guard Program in an Amount not to Exceed $7,706,655 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. to provide a School Crossing Guard Program, in the total amount not to exceed $7,706,655 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026, with an option for up to two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
30. Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 Amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 (Sunshine Ordinance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Related to Noticing, Meeting Format, and Transparency Measures for Community Meetings for Certain Development Projects
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 amending Section 2153 in Article II.II of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLES II.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (includes determination that this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
31. Ordinance Amending City Manager’s Contracting Authority for Public Works and Non Public Works Contracts Under Chapter 2, Article VII and Article VII.II and Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations Under Chapter 33, Article VIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Articles VII and VII.II of Chapter 2 regarding the City Manager’s contracting authority and City purchasing rules and regulations, and Article VIII of Chapter 33 regarding Public Works construction rules and regulations of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as follows:
i) Amend Section 2748 of Chapter 2, Article VII concerning the City Manager’s Contracting Authority: (1) Public Works contracts to increase from $250,000 to $750,000; (2) emergency public works construction contracts to increase from $100,000 to $750,000; and (3) NonPublic Works and Public Works contract change orders authority increase from 10 percent or $25,000, whichever is greater, to 20 percent.
ii) Amend Section 2803 to 2807 of Chapter 2, Articles VII.II concerning Purchasing Rules and Regulations: (1) Clarifying language administrative in nature; (2) Extending local vendor preference to increase from procurement between $5,000 and $100,000 to procurement between $15,000 and $100,000; (3) For administrative contracts to increase from $5,000 to $15,000; (4) For informal contracts to increase from $5,000 and $25,000 to $15,000 and $50,000; (5) For formal contracts to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; (6) For nobid purchases to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; and (7) Add language to coincide with current practices for awarding service contracts.
iii) Amend Section 33203 of Chapter 33, Article VIII concerning the Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations: (1) Housekeeping language administrative in nature.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLES VII AND VII.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY MANAGER’S CONTRACTING AUTHORITY AND CITY PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION RULES AND REGULATIONS (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
32. Ordinance Amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Streets Sidewalks and Public Works) Related to Ceremonial Street Naming (continued from City Council meeting of March 7, 2023, Item No. 17) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code relating to ceremonial street naming.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 to the environment, as there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines).
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
33. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Develop and Implement an Employee Anniversary Pin and Recognition Policy – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmember Phan
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Quality PFAS Work Study Session
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Jessie Lopez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on items on the Special Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 16) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc., to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and Authority General Counsel.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
5/16/2023
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
May 16, 2023
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
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 Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. 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.
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 one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, 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.
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INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. 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 or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 4:30 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.
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SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
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 EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. City of Santa Ana v. United California Bank Realty Corporation, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101184614
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Jason Motsick, Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU)
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Closed Session meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Danny De Leon Jr., Templo Calvario ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Councilmember Phan to Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency declaring May 2127, 2023, as National Public Works Week.
2. City Tile presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Mark McLoughlin for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring May 1420, 2023, as National Police Week.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Santa Ana Active Streets declaring May 2023, as National Bike Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
5. Homelessness Update
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 28.
6. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Appoint Keith Carpenter Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Police Oversight Comission for a FullTerm Expiring on December 10, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Keith Carpenter to the Police Oversight Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8. Minutes from the Special Closed Session and Regular Meetings of October 4, 2022 and October 18, 2022.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Receive and File the Rental Registry Fee Study
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Rental Registry Fee Study identifying the appropriate Rental Registry Fee to recover all costs associated with the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance.
10. Periodic Quarterly Report of Investments as of March 31, 2023 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
11. Fiscal Year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update and Appropriation Requests Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the fiscal year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments with a net General Fund impact of $1,784,000 ($1,500,000 for Business Interruption Grant, $3,900,000 for Main Library Transformation and Newhope Library Tenant Improvement, and reduction of $3,616,000 transfer from General Fund to the Cannabis Public Benefit Fund) (requires five affirmative votes).
12. Receive and File the Certification of Approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221, County Tract Map No. 19142 (830 South Harbor Blvd.) (Applicant: City Ventures and MAS Investments LP)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the certification of approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221.
13. Award a Purchase Order to Galls, LLC for Body Armor Protective Vests for the Santa Ana Police Department in the Amount of $135,474 (Specification No. 23086) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime award and payment to Galls, LLC for the procurement of 35 body armor protective vests in the amount of $135,474, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Award a Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Computer Endpoint Protection Software, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 (Specification No. 22060) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Endpoint Protection Software Subscription Services for a threeyear period expiring May 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Approve and Amend an Agreement with Infor (US) LLC For Lawson Financial System Maintenance, Services, and Software Licenses in an Amount not to Exceed $1,216,709.87 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to amend an agreement with Infor (US) LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance, services, and software licenses in an amount not to exceed $1,216,709.87 over a twoyear period beginning June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, with a oneyear optional renewal, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to Housing Authority Agenda Item No. 2) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17. Amend Agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing, Inc. to Increase the Agreement by $60,000 for a New Total Agreement Amount not to Exceed $675,000 and to Extend the Term to June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing Inc. to provide citywide offset printing services, increasing the agreement amount by $60,000 ($30,000 annually for the remaining term) for a new total agreement amount of $675,000 and extending the term from June 3, 2024 to June 30, 2024, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
18. Approve an Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $483,584 and Award a Construction Contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $358,210 for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $483,584 (Project No. 236030) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to include $483,584 in construction funds for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project (Project No. 236030).
2. Award a construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc, the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $358,210, for the construction of the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project for a term beginning May 16, 2023 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $483,584, which includes $258,210 for the construction contract, $53,732 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $71,642 contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 2023181475 was filed for the project.
19. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the Amount of $2,954,000 for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $3,840,200 (Project No. 236907) (NonGeneral & General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $248,391 in the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction Area III, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Authorize the reallocation of unspent Drainage Area Fee funds from various projects: $38,609 from D03 Channel Repair at Alton Avenue, $248,391 from Local Drainage Area III, $171,343 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 1920, $98,516 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2021, and $505,341 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2122 for a total of $1,062,200 to the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, completing the project’s funding requirement.
3. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and add alternate in the amount of $2,954,000 for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, for a term beginning May 16, 2023, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,840,200, which includes $2,954,000 for the construction contract; $443,100 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $443,100 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 202303 was filed for project 236907.
20. Approve Agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers for OnCall Engineering Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000, for up to a FiveYear Term (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers to provide oncall engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring on May 16, 2026, with the provision for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21. Approve Agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. for OnCall Landscape Architectural Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. to provide oncall landscape architectural services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring May 15, 2026, with provisions for two, one year extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve License Agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a site license agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for the rental of one bus bay, for a oneyear period beginning June 1, 2023 and expiring May 31, 2024, with four, oneyear optional renewals, at a monthly rate of $4,500, for a total amount of $54,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. to Modify the Scope of Work for Solid Waste Consultant Services, Increase the Agreement Capacity in an Amount Not to Exceed $634,345, and Exercise the OneYear Extension (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with EcoNomics Inc. to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $574,345, with a contingency of $60,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $634,345, and exercise the oneyear extension expiring June 30, 2024, with option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to Expand the Solid Waste Consultant Services Scope of Work, Increase the Agreement Amount by $234,000, and Exercise the OneYear Term Extension (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $195,000, plus a contingency of $39,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $234,000, and exercise the oneyear term extension expiring June 30, 2024, with an option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
25. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve an Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 for Construction Engineering Services for San Lorenzo Sewage Lift Station (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $500,000 in the Sewer Connection Fee Fund, Sewer Connection Projects, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Sewer Connection Projects, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for construction engineering services, for a total agreement amount of $500,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $500,000 in construction funds for the San Lorenzo Sewer Lift Station Project (063510).
26. Approve Appropriation Adjustment Accepting Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project in the Amount of $10,117,365 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting California State Water Resources Control Board’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan funds in the amount of $10,117,365 into the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Water Division Capital Expense, Financing Proceeds/Reserve Appropriation revenue accounts and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project/Reserve Appropriation expenditure accounts for current and future year expenditures. (requires five affirmative votes)
27. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center Project Located at 1901 East Fourth Street
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center project located at 1901 East Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED CABRILLO TOWN CENTER PROJECT
28. Resolutions of the City of Santa Ana City Council Exempting all Eligible Properties in the City of Santa Ana from the Requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65912.114, 65912.124, and 65852.24
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code sections 65912.114 and 65912.124.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114(i) and 65912.124(i) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114 AND 65912.124 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
2) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.24.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24(e) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
29. Approve Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for the School Crossing Guard Program in an Amount not to Exceed $7,706,655 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. to provide a School Crossing Guard Program, in the total amount not to exceed $7,706,655 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026, with an option for up to two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
30. Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 Amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 (Sunshine Ordinance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Related to Noticing, Meeting Format, and Transparency Measures for Community Meetings for Certain Development Projects
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 amending Section 2153 in Article II.II of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLES II.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (includes determination that this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
31. Ordinance Amending City Manager’s Contracting Authority for Public Works and Non Public Works Contracts Under Chapter 2, Article VII and Article VII.II and Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations Under Chapter 33, Article VIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Articles VII and VII.II of Chapter 2 regarding the City Manager’s contracting authority and City purchasing rules and regulations, and Article VIII of Chapter 33 regarding Public Works construction rules and regulations of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as follows:
i) Amend Section 2748 of Chapter 2, Article VII concerning the City Manager’s Contracting Authority: (1) Public Works contracts to increase from $250,000 to $750,000; (2) emergency public works construction contracts to increase from $100,000 to $750,000; and (3) NonPublic Works and Public Works contract change orders authority increase from 10 percent or $25,000, whichever is greater, to 20 percent.
ii) Amend Section 2803 to 2807 of Chapter 2, Articles VII.II concerning Purchasing Rules and Regulations: (1) Clarifying language administrative in nature; (2) Extending local vendor preference to increase from procurement between $5,000 and $100,000 to procurement between $15,000 and $100,000; (3) For administrative contracts to increase from $5,000 to $15,000; (4) For informal contracts to increase from $5,000 and $25,000 to $15,000 and $50,000; (5) For formal contracts to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; (6) For nobid purchases to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; and (7) Add language to coincide with current practices for awarding service contracts.
iii) Amend Section 33203 of Chapter 33, Article VIII concerning the Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations: (1) Housekeeping language administrative in nature.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLES VII AND VII.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY MANAGER’S CONTRACTING AUTHORITY AND CITY PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION RULES AND REGULATIONS (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
32. Ordinance Amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Streets Sidewalks and Public Works) Related to Ceremonial Street Naming (continued from City Council meeting of March 7, 2023, Item No. 17) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code relating to ceremonial street naming.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 to the environment, as there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines).
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
33. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Develop and Implement an Employee Anniversary Pin and Recognition Policy – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmember Phan
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Quality PFAS Work Study Session
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Jessie Lopez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on items on the Special Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 16) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc., to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and Authority General Counsel.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
5/16/2023
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
May 16, 2023
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
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 Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. 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.
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 one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, 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.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start 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.
LIVE VIRTUAL 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) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. 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 or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 4:30 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
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 EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. City of Santa Ana v. United California Bank Realty Corporation, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101184614
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Jason Motsick, Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU)
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Closed Session meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Danny De Leon Jr., Templo Calvario ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Councilmember Phan to Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency declaring May 2127, 2023, as National Public Works Week.
2. City Tile presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Mark McLoughlin for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring May 1420, 2023, as National Police Week.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Santa Ana Active Streets declaring May 2023, as National Bike Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
5. Homelessness Update
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 28.
6. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Appoint Keith Carpenter Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Police Oversight Comission for a FullTerm Expiring on December 10, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Keith Carpenter to the Police Oversight Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8. Minutes from the Special Closed Session and Regular Meetings of October 4, 2022 and October 18, 2022.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Receive and File the Rental Registry Fee Study
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Rental Registry Fee Study identifying the appropriate Rental Registry Fee to recover all costs associated with the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance.
10. Periodic Quarterly Report of Investments as of March 31, 2023 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
11. Fiscal Year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update and Appropriation Requests Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the fiscal year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments with a net General Fund impact of $1,784,000 ($1,500,000 for Business Interruption Grant, $3,900,000 for Main Library Transformation and Newhope Library Tenant Improvement, and reduction of $3,616,000 transfer from General Fund to the Cannabis Public Benefit Fund) (requires five affirmative votes).
12. Receive and File the Certification of Approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221, County Tract Map No. 19142 (830 South Harbor Blvd.) (Applicant: City Ventures and MAS Investments LP)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the certification of approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221.
13. Award a Purchase Order to Galls, LLC for Body Armor Protective Vests for the Santa Ana Police Department in the Amount of $135,474 (Specification No. 23086) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime award and payment to Galls, LLC for the procurement of 35 body armor protective vests in the amount of $135,474, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Award a Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Computer Endpoint Protection Software, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 (Specification No. 22060) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Endpoint Protection Software Subscription Services for a threeyear period expiring May 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Approve and Amend an Agreement with Infor (US) LLC For Lawson Financial System Maintenance, Services, and Software Licenses in an Amount not to Exceed $1,216,709.87 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to amend an agreement with Infor (US) LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance, services, and software licenses in an amount not to exceed $1,216,709.87 over a twoyear period beginning June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, with a oneyear optional renewal, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to Housing Authority Agenda Item No. 2) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17. Amend Agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing, Inc. to Increase the Agreement by $60,000 for a New Total Agreement Amount not to Exceed $675,000 and to Extend the Term to June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing Inc. to provide citywide offset printing services, increasing the agreement amount by $60,000 ($30,000 annually for the remaining term) for a new total agreement amount of $675,000 and extending the term from June 3, 2024 to June 30, 2024, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
18. Approve an Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $483,584 and Award a Construction Contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $358,210 for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $483,584 (Project No. 236030) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to include $483,584 in construction funds for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project (Project No. 236030).
2. Award a construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc, the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $358,210, for the construction of the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project for a term beginning May 16, 2023 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $483,584, which includes $258,210 for the construction contract, $53,732 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $71,642 contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 2023181475 was filed for the project.
19. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the Amount of $2,954,000 for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $3,840,200 (Project No. 236907) (NonGeneral & General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $248,391 in the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction Area III, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Authorize the reallocation of unspent Drainage Area Fee funds from various projects: $38,609 from D03 Channel Repair at Alton Avenue, $248,391 from Local Drainage Area III, $171,343 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 1920, $98,516 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2021, and $505,341 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2122 for a total of $1,062,200 to the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, completing the project’s funding requirement.
3. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and add alternate in the amount of $2,954,000 for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, for a term beginning May 16, 2023, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,840,200, which includes $2,954,000 for the construction contract; $443,100 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $443,100 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 202303 was filed for project 236907.
20. Approve Agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers for OnCall Engineering Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000, for up to a FiveYear Term (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers to provide oncall engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring on May 16, 2026, with the provision for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21. Approve Agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. for OnCall Landscape Architectural Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. to provide oncall landscape architectural services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring May 15, 2026, with provisions for two, one year extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve License Agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a site license agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for the rental of one bus bay, for a oneyear period beginning June 1, 2023 and expiring May 31, 2024, with four, oneyear optional renewals, at a monthly rate of $4,500, for a total amount of $54,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. to Modify the Scope of Work for Solid Waste Consultant Services, Increase the Agreement Capacity in an Amount Not to Exceed $634,345, and Exercise the OneYear Extension (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with EcoNomics Inc. to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $574,345, with a contingency of $60,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $634,345, and exercise the oneyear extension expiring June 30, 2024, with option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to Expand the Solid Waste Consultant Services Scope of Work, Increase the Agreement Amount by $234,000, and Exercise the OneYear Term Extension (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $195,000, plus a contingency of $39,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $234,000, and exercise the oneyear term extension expiring June 30, 2024, with an option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
25. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve an Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 for Construction Engineering Services for San Lorenzo Sewage Lift Station (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $500,000 in the Sewer Connection Fee Fund, Sewer Connection Projects, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Sewer Connection Projects, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for construction engineering services, for a total agreement amount of $500,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $500,000 in construction funds for the San Lorenzo Sewer Lift Station Project (063510).
26. Approve Appropriation Adjustment Accepting Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project in the Amount of $10,117,365 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting California State Water Resources Control Board’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan funds in the amount of $10,117,365 into the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Water Division Capital Expense, Financing Proceeds/Reserve Appropriation revenue accounts and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project/Reserve Appropriation expenditure accounts for current and future year expenditures. (requires five affirmative votes)
27. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center Project Located at 1901 East Fourth Street
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center project located at 1901 East Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED CABRILLO TOWN CENTER PROJECT
28. Resolutions of the City of Santa Ana City Council Exempting all Eligible Properties in the City of Santa Ana from the Requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65912.114, 65912.124, and 65852.24
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code sections 65912.114 and 65912.124.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114(i) and 65912.124(i) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114 AND 65912.124 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
2) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.24.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24(e) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
29. Approve Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for the School Crossing Guard Program in an Amount not to Exceed $7,706,655 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. to provide a School Crossing Guard Program, in the total amount not to exceed $7,706,655 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026, with an option for up to two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
30. Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 Amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 (Sunshine Ordinance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Related to Noticing, Meeting Format, and Transparency Measures for Community Meetings for Certain Development Projects
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 amending Section 2153 in Article II.II of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLES II.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (includes determination that this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
31. Ordinance Amending City Manager’s Contracting Authority for Public Works and Non Public Works Contracts Under Chapter 2, Article VII and Article VII.II and Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations Under Chapter 33, Article VIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Articles VII and VII.II of Chapter 2 regarding the City Manager’s contracting authority and City purchasing rules and regulations, and Article VIII of Chapter 33 regarding Public Works construction rules and regulations of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as follows:
i) Amend Section 2748 of Chapter 2, Article VII concerning the City Manager’s Contracting Authority: (1) Public Works contracts to increase from $250,000 to $750,000; (2) emergency public works construction contracts to increase from $100,000 to $750,000; and (3) NonPublic Works and Public Works contract change orders authority increase from 10 percent or $25,000, whichever is greater, to 20 percent.
ii) Amend Section 2803 to 2807 of Chapter 2, Articles VII.II concerning Purchasing Rules and Regulations: (1) Clarifying language administrative in nature; (2) Extending local vendor preference to increase from procurement between $5,000 and $100,000 to procurement between $15,000 and $100,000; (3) For administrative contracts to increase from $5,000 to $15,000; (4) For informal contracts to increase from $5,000 and $25,000 to $15,000 and $50,000; (5) For formal contracts to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; (6) For nobid purchases to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; and (7) Add language to coincide with current practices for awarding service contracts.
iii) Amend Section 33203 of Chapter 33, Article VIII concerning the Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations: (1) Housekeeping language administrative in nature.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLES VII AND VII.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY MANAGER’S CONTRACTING AUTHORITY AND CITY PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION RULES AND REGULATIONS (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
32. Ordinance Amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Streets Sidewalks and Public Works) Related to Ceremonial Street Naming (continued from City Council meeting of March 7, 2023, Item No. 17) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code relating to ceremonial street naming.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 to the environment, as there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines).
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
33. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Develop and Implement an Employee Anniversary Pin and Recognition Policy – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmember Phan
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Quality PFAS Work Study Session
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Jessie Lopez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on items on the Special Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 16) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc., to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and Authority General Counsel.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
5/16/2023
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
May 16, 2023
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
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 Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. 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.
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 one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, 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.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start 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.
LIVE VIRTUAL 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) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. 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 or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 4:30 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
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 EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. City of Santa Ana v. United California Bank Realty Corporation, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101184614
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Jason Motsick, Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU)
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Closed Session meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Danny De Leon Jr., Templo Calvario ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Councilmember Phan to Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency declaring May 2127, 2023, as National Public Works Week.
2. City Tile presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Mark McLoughlin for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring May 1420, 2023, as National Police Week.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Santa Ana Active Streets declaring May 2023, as National Bike Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
5. Homelessness Update
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 28.
6. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Appoint Keith Carpenter Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Police Oversight Comission for a FullTerm Expiring on December 10, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Keith Carpenter to the Police Oversight Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8. Minutes from the Special Closed Session and Regular Meetings of October 4, 2022 and October 18, 2022.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Receive and File the Rental Registry Fee Study
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Rental Registry Fee Study identifying the appropriate Rental Registry Fee to recover all costs associated with the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance.
10. Periodic Quarterly Report of Investments as of March 31, 2023 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
11. Fiscal Year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update and Appropriation Requests Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the fiscal year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments with a net General Fund impact of $1,784,000 ($1,500,000 for Business Interruption Grant, $3,900,000 for Main Library Transformation and Newhope Library Tenant Improvement, and reduction of $3,616,000 transfer from General Fund to the Cannabis Public Benefit Fund) (requires five affirmative votes).
12. Receive and File the Certification of Approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221, County Tract Map No. 19142 (830 South Harbor Blvd.) (Applicant: City Ventures and MAS Investments LP)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the certification of approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221.
13. Award a Purchase Order to Galls, LLC for Body Armor Protective Vests for the Santa Ana Police Department in the Amount of $135,474 (Specification No. 23086) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime award and payment to Galls, LLC for the procurement of 35 body armor protective vests in the amount of $135,474, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Award a Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Computer Endpoint Protection Software, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 (Specification No. 22060) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Endpoint Protection Software Subscription Services for a threeyear period expiring May 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Approve and Amend an Agreement with Infor (US) LLC For Lawson Financial System Maintenance, Services, and Software Licenses in an Amount not to Exceed $1,216,709.87 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to amend an agreement with Infor (US) LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance, services, and software licenses in an amount not to exceed $1,216,709.87 over a twoyear period beginning June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, with a oneyear optional renewal, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to Housing Authority Agenda Item No. 2) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17. Amend Agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing, Inc. to Increase the Agreement by $60,000 for a New Total Agreement Amount not to Exceed $675,000 and to Extend the Term to June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing Inc. to provide citywide offset printing services, increasing the agreement amount by $60,000 ($30,000 annually for the remaining term) for a new total agreement amount of $675,000 and extending the term from June 3, 2024 to June 30, 2024, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
18. Approve an Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $483,584 and Award a Construction Contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $358,210 for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $483,584 (Project No. 236030) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to include $483,584 in construction funds for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project (Project No. 236030).
2. Award a construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc, the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $358,210, for the construction of the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project for a term beginning May 16, 2023 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $483,584, which includes $258,210 for the construction contract, $53,732 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $71,642 contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 2023181475 was filed for the project.
19. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the Amount of $2,954,000 for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $3,840,200 (Project No. 236907) (NonGeneral & General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $248,391 in the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction Area III, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Authorize the reallocation of unspent Drainage Area Fee funds from various projects: $38,609 from D03 Channel Repair at Alton Avenue, $248,391 from Local Drainage Area III, $171,343 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 1920, $98,516 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2021, and $505,341 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2122 for a total of $1,062,200 to the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, completing the project’s funding requirement.
3. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and add alternate in the amount of $2,954,000 for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, for a term beginning May 16, 2023, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,840,200, which includes $2,954,000 for the construction contract; $443,100 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $443,100 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 202303 was filed for project 236907.
20. Approve Agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers for OnCall Engineering Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000, for up to a FiveYear Term (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers to provide oncall engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring on May 16, 2026, with the provision for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21. Approve Agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. for OnCall Landscape Architectural Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. to provide oncall landscape architectural services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring May 15, 2026, with provisions for two, one year extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve License Agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a site license agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for the rental of one bus bay, for a oneyear period beginning June 1, 2023 and expiring May 31, 2024, with four, oneyear optional renewals, at a monthly rate of $4,500, for a total amount of $54,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. to Modify the Scope of Work for Solid Waste Consultant Services, Increase the Agreement Capacity in an Amount Not to Exceed $634,345, and Exercise the OneYear Extension (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with EcoNomics Inc. to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $574,345, with a contingency of $60,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $634,345, and exercise the oneyear extension expiring June 30, 2024, with option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to Expand the Solid Waste Consultant Services Scope of Work, Increase the Agreement Amount by $234,000, and Exercise the OneYear Term Extension (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $195,000, plus a contingency of $39,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $234,000, and exercise the oneyear term extension expiring June 30, 2024, with an option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
25. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve an Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 for Construction Engineering Services for San Lorenzo Sewage Lift Station (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $500,000 in the Sewer Connection Fee Fund, Sewer Connection Projects, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Sewer Connection Projects, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for construction engineering services, for a total agreement amount of $500,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $500,000 in construction funds for the San Lorenzo Sewer Lift Station Project (063510).
26. Approve Appropriation Adjustment Accepting Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project in the Amount of $10,117,365 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting California State Water Resources Control Board’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan funds in the amount of $10,117,365 into the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Water Division Capital Expense, Financing Proceeds/Reserve Appropriation revenue accounts and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project/Reserve Appropriation expenditure accounts for current and future year expenditures. (requires five affirmative votes)
27. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center Project Located at 1901 East Fourth Street
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center project located at 1901 East Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED CABRILLO TOWN CENTER PROJECT
28. Resolutions of the City of Santa Ana City Council Exempting all Eligible Properties in the City of Santa Ana from the Requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65912.114, 65912.124, and 65852.24
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code sections 65912.114 and 65912.124.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114(i) and 65912.124(i) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114 AND 65912.124 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
2) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.24.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24(e) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
29. Approve Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for the School Crossing Guard Program in an Amount not to Exceed $7,706,655 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. to provide a School Crossing Guard Program, in the total amount not to exceed $7,706,655 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026, with an option for up to two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
30. Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 Amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 (Sunshine Ordinance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Related to Noticing, Meeting Format, and Transparency Measures for Community Meetings for Certain Development Projects
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 amending Section 2153 in Article II.II of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLES II.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (includes determination that this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
31. Ordinance Amending City Manager’s Contracting Authority for Public Works and Non Public Works Contracts Under Chapter 2, Article VII and Article VII.II and Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations Under Chapter 33, Article VIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Articles VII and VII.II of Chapter 2 regarding the City Manager’s contracting authority and City purchasing rules and regulations, and Article VIII of Chapter 33 regarding Public Works construction rules and regulations of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as follows:
i) Amend Section 2748 of Chapter 2, Article VII concerning the City Manager’s Contracting Authority: (1) Public Works contracts to increase from $250,000 to $750,000; (2) emergency public works construction contracts to increase from $100,000 to $750,000; and (3) NonPublic Works and Public Works contract change orders authority increase from 10 percent or $25,000, whichever is greater, to 20 percent.
ii) Amend Section 2803 to 2807 of Chapter 2, Articles VII.II concerning Purchasing Rules and Regulations: (1) Clarifying language administrative in nature; (2) Extending local vendor preference to increase from procurement between $5,000 and $100,000 to procurement between $15,000 and $100,000; (3) For administrative contracts to increase from $5,000 to $15,000; (4) For informal contracts to increase from $5,000 and $25,000 to $15,000 and $50,000; (5) For formal contracts to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; (6) For nobid purchases to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; and (7) Add language to coincide with current practices for awarding service contracts.
iii) Amend Section 33203 of Chapter 33, Article VIII concerning the Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations: (1) Housekeeping language administrative in nature.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLES VII AND VII.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY MANAGER’S CONTRACTING AUTHORITY AND CITY PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION RULES AND REGULATIONS (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
32. Ordinance Amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Streets Sidewalks and Public Works) Related to Ceremonial Street Naming (continued from City Council meeting of March 7, 2023, Item No. 17) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code relating to ceremonial street naming.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 to the environment, as there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines).
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
33. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Develop and Implement an Employee Anniversary Pin and Recognition Policy – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmember Phan
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Quality PFAS Work Study Session
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Jessie Lopez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on items on the Special Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 16) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc., to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and Authority General Counsel.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
5/16/2023
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
May 16, 2023
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/citymeetings.
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 Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. 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.
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 one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, 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.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start 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.
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INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. 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 or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 4:30 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
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 EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. City of Santa Ana v. United California Bank Realty Corporation, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101184614
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Jason Motsick, Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU)
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Closed Session meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Danny De Leon Jr., Templo Calvario ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Councilmember Phan to Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency declaring May 2127, 2023, as National Public Works Week.
2. City Tile presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Mark McLoughlin for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring May 1420, 2023, as National Police Week.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Santa Ana Active Streets declaring May 2023, as National Bike Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
5. Homelessness Update
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 28.
6. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Appoint Keith Carpenter Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Police Oversight Comission for a FullTerm Expiring on December 10, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Keith Carpenter to the Police Oversight Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8. Minutes from the Special Closed Session and Regular Meetings of October 4, 2022 and October 18, 2022.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Receive and File the Rental Registry Fee Study
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Rental Registry Fee Study identifying the appropriate Rental Registry Fee to recover all costs associated with the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance.
10. Periodic Quarterly Report of Investments as of March 31, 2023 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
11. Fiscal Year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update and Appropriation Requests Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the fiscal year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments with a net General Fund impact of $1,784,000 ($1,500,000 for Business Interruption Grant, $3,900,000 for Main Library Transformation and Newhope Library Tenant Improvement, and reduction of $3,616,000 transfer from General Fund to the Cannabis Public Benefit Fund) (requires five affirmative votes).
12. Receive and File the Certification of Approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221, County Tract Map No. 19142 (830 South Harbor Blvd.) (Applicant: City Ventures and MAS Investments LP)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the certification of approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221.
13. Award a Purchase Order to Galls, LLC for Body Armor Protective Vests for the Santa Ana Police Department in the Amount of $135,474 (Specification No. 23086) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime award and payment to Galls, LLC for the procurement of 35 body armor protective vests in the amount of $135,474, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Award a Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Computer Endpoint Protection Software, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 (Specification No. 22060) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Endpoint Protection Software Subscription Services for a threeyear period expiring May 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Approve and Amend an Agreement with Infor (US) LLC For Lawson Financial System Maintenance, Services, and Software Licenses in an Amount not to Exceed $1,216,709.87 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to amend an agreement with Infor (US) LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance, services, and software licenses in an amount not to exceed $1,216,709.87 over a twoyear period beginning June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, with a oneyear optional renewal, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to Housing Authority Agenda Item No. 2) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17. Amend Agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing, Inc. to Increase the Agreement by $60,000 for a New Total Agreement Amount not to Exceed $675,000 and to Extend the Term to June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing Inc. to provide citywide offset printing services, increasing the agreement amount by $60,000 ($30,000 annually for the remaining term) for a new total agreement amount of $675,000 and extending the term from June 3, 2024 to June 30, 2024, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
18. Approve an Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $483,584 and Award a Construction Contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $358,210 for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $483,584 (Project No. 236030) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to include $483,584 in construction funds for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project (Project No. 236030).
2. Award a construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc, the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $358,210, for the construction of the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project for a term beginning May 16, 2023 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $483,584, which includes $258,210 for the construction contract, $53,732 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $71,642 contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 2023181475 was filed for the project.
19. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the Amount of $2,954,000 for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $3,840,200 (Project No. 236907) (NonGeneral & General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $248,391 in the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction Area III, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Authorize the reallocation of unspent Drainage Area Fee funds from various projects: $38,609 from D03 Channel Repair at Alton Avenue, $248,391 from Local Drainage Area III, $171,343 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 1920, $98,516 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2021, and $505,341 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2122 for a total of $1,062,200 to the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, completing the project’s funding requirement.
3. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and add alternate in the amount of $2,954,000 for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, for a term beginning May 16, 2023, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,840,200, which includes $2,954,000 for the construction contract; $443,100 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $443,100 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 202303 was filed for project 236907.
20. Approve Agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers for OnCall Engineering Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000, for up to a FiveYear Term (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers to provide oncall engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring on May 16, 2026, with the provision for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21. Approve Agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. for OnCall Landscape Architectural Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. to provide oncall landscape architectural services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring May 15, 2026, with provisions for two, one year extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve License Agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a site license agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for the rental of one bus bay, for a oneyear period beginning June 1, 2023 and expiring May 31, 2024, with four, oneyear optional renewals, at a monthly rate of $4,500, for a total amount of $54,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. to Modify the Scope of Work for Solid Waste Consultant Services, Increase the Agreement Capacity in an Amount Not to Exceed $634,345, and Exercise the OneYear Extension (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with EcoNomics Inc. to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $574,345, with a contingency of $60,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $634,345, and exercise the oneyear extension expiring June 30, 2024, with option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to Expand the Solid Waste Consultant Services Scope of Work, Increase the Agreement Amount by $234,000, and Exercise the OneYear Term Extension (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $195,000, plus a contingency of $39,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $234,000, and exercise the oneyear term extension expiring June 30, 2024, with an option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
25. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve an Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 for Construction Engineering Services for San Lorenzo Sewage Lift Station (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $500,000 in the Sewer Connection Fee Fund, Sewer Connection Projects, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Sewer Connection Projects, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for construction engineering services, for a total agreement amount of $500,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $500,000 in construction funds for the San Lorenzo Sewer Lift Station Project (063510).
26. Approve Appropriation Adjustment Accepting Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project in the Amount of $10,117,365 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting California State Water Resources Control Board’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan funds in the amount of $10,117,365 into the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Water Division Capital Expense, Financing Proceeds/Reserve Appropriation revenue accounts and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project/Reserve Appropriation expenditure accounts for current and future year expenditures. (requires five affirmative votes)
27. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center Project Located at 1901 East Fourth Street
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center project located at 1901 East Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED CABRILLO TOWN CENTER PROJECT
28. Resolutions of the City of Santa Ana City Council Exempting all Eligible Properties in the City of Santa Ana from the Requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65912.114, 65912.124, and 65852.24
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code sections 65912.114 and 65912.124.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114(i) and 65912.124(i) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114 AND 65912.124 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
2) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.24.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24(e) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
29. Approve Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for the School Crossing Guard Program in an Amount not to Exceed $7,706,655 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. to provide a School Crossing Guard Program, in the total amount not to exceed $7,706,655 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026, with an option for up to two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
30. Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 Amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 (Sunshine Ordinance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Related to Noticing, Meeting Format, and Transparency Measures for Community Meetings for Certain Development Projects
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 amending Section 2153 in Article II.II of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLES II.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (includes determination that this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
31. Ordinance Amending City Manager’s Contracting Authority for Public Works and Non Public Works Contracts Under Chapter 2, Article VII and Article VII.II and Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations Under Chapter 33, Article VIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Articles VII and VII.II of Chapter 2 regarding the City Manager’s contracting authority and City purchasing rules and regulations, and Article VIII of Chapter 33 regarding Public Works construction rules and regulations of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as follows:
i) Amend Section 2748 of Chapter 2, Article VII concerning the City Manager’s Contracting Authority: (1) Public Works contracts to increase from $250,000 to $750,000; (2) emergency public works construction contracts to increase from $100,000 to $750,000; and (3) NonPublic Works and Public Works contract change orders authority increase from 10 percent or $25,000, whichever is greater, to 20 percent.
ii) Amend Section 2803 to 2807 of Chapter 2, Articles VII.II concerning Purchasing Rules and Regulations: (1) Clarifying language administrative in nature; (2) Extending local vendor preference to increase from procurement between $5,000 and $100,000 to procurement between $15,000 and $100,000; (3) For administrative contracts to increase from $5,000 to $15,000; (4) For informal contracts to increase from $5,000 and $25,000 to $15,000 and $50,000; (5) For formal contracts to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; (6) For nobid purchases to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; and (7) Add language to coincide with current practices for awarding service contracts.
iii) Amend Section 33203 of Chapter 33, Article VIII concerning the Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations: (1) Housekeeping language administrative in nature.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLES VII AND VII.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY MANAGER’S CONTRACTING AUTHORITY AND CITY PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION RULES AND REGULATIONS (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
32. Ordinance Amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Streets Sidewalks and Public Works) Related to Ceremonial Street Naming (continued from City Council meeting of March 7, 2023, Item No. 17) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code relating to ceremonial street naming.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 to the environment, as there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines).
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
33. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Develop and Implement an Employee Anniversary Pin and Recognition Policy – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmember Phan
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Quality PFAS Work Study Session
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Jessie Lopez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on items on the Special Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 16) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc., to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and Authority General Counsel.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
5/16/2023
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
May 16, 2023
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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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 Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. 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.
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 one of the following ways:
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INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. 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 or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 4:30 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.
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SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
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 EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. City of Santa Ana v. United California Bank Realty Corporation, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101184614
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Jason Motsick, Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU)
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Closed Session meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Danny De Leon Jr., Templo Calvario ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Councilmember Phan to Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency declaring May 2127, 2023, as National Public Works Week.
2. City Tile presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Mark McLoughlin for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring May 1420, 2023, as National Police Week.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Santa Ana Active Streets declaring May 2023, as National Bike Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
5. Homelessness Update
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 28.
6. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Appoint Keith Carpenter Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Police Oversight Comission for a FullTerm Expiring on December 10, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Keith Carpenter to the Police Oversight Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8. Minutes from the Special Closed Session and Regular Meetings of October 4, 2022 and October 18, 2022.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Receive and File the Rental Registry Fee Study
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Rental Registry Fee Study identifying the appropriate Rental Registry Fee to recover all costs associated with the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance.
10. Periodic Quarterly Report of Investments as of March 31, 2023 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
11. Fiscal Year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update and Appropriation Requests Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the fiscal year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments with a net General Fund impact of $1,784,000 ($1,500,000 for Business Interruption Grant, $3,900,000 for Main Library Transformation and Newhope Library Tenant Improvement, and reduction of $3,616,000 transfer from General Fund to the Cannabis Public Benefit Fund) (requires five affirmative votes).
12. Receive and File the Certification of Approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221, County Tract Map No. 19142 (830 South Harbor Blvd.) (Applicant: City Ventures and MAS Investments LP)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the certification of approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221.
13. Award a Purchase Order to Galls, LLC for Body Armor Protective Vests for the Santa Ana Police Department in the Amount of $135,474 (Specification No. 23086) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime award and payment to Galls, LLC for the procurement of 35 body armor protective vests in the amount of $135,474, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Award a Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Computer Endpoint Protection Software, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 (Specification No. 22060) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Endpoint Protection Software Subscription Services for a threeyear period expiring May 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Approve and Amend an Agreement with Infor (US) LLC For Lawson Financial System Maintenance, Services, and Software Licenses in an Amount not to Exceed $1,216,709.87 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to amend an agreement with Infor (US) LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance, services, and software licenses in an amount not to exceed $1,216,709.87 over a twoyear period beginning June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, with a oneyear optional renewal, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to Housing Authority Agenda Item No. 2) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17. Amend Agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing, Inc. to Increase the Agreement by $60,000 for a New Total Agreement Amount not to Exceed $675,000 and to Extend the Term to June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing Inc. to provide citywide offset printing services, increasing the agreement amount by $60,000 ($30,000 annually for the remaining term) for a new total agreement amount of $675,000 and extending the term from June 3, 2024 to June 30, 2024, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
18. Approve an Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $483,584 and Award a Construction Contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $358,210 for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $483,584 (Project No. 236030) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to include $483,584 in construction funds for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project (Project No. 236030).
2. Award a construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc, the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $358,210, for the construction of the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project for a term beginning May 16, 2023 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $483,584, which includes $258,210 for the construction contract, $53,732 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $71,642 contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 2023181475 was filed for the project.
19. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the Amount of $2,954,000 for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $3,840,200 (Project No. 236907) (NonGeneral & General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $248,391 in the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction Area III, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Authorize the reallocation of unspent Drainage Area Fee funds from various projects: $38,609 from D03 Channel Repair at Alton Avenue, $248,391 from Local Drainage Area III, $171,343 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 1920, $98,516 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2021, and $505,341 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2122 for a total of $1,062,200 to the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, completing the project’s funding requirement.
3. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and add alternate in the amount of $2,954,000 for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, for a term beginning May 16, 2023, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,840,200, which includes $2,954,000 for the construction contract; $443,100 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $443,100 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 202303 was filed for project 236907.
20. Approve Agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers for OnCall Engineering Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000, for up to a FiveYear Term (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers to provide oncall engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring on May 16, 2026, with the provision for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21. Approve Agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. for OnCall Landscape Architectural Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. to provide oncall landscape architectural services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring May 15, 2026, with provisions for two, one year extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve License Agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a site license agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for the rental of one bus bay, for a oneyear period beginning June 1, 2023 and expiring May 31, 2024, with four, oneyear optional renewals, at a monthly rate of $4,500, for a total amount of $54,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. to Modify the Scope of Work for Solid Waste Consultant Services, Increase the Agreement Capacity in an Amount Not to Exceed $634,345, and Exercise the OneYear Extension (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with EcoNomics Inc. to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $574,345, with a contingency of $60,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $634,345, and exercise the oneyear extension expiring June 30, 2024, with option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to Expand the Solid Waste Consultant Services Scope of Work, Increase the Agreement Amount by $234,000, and Exercise the OneYear Term Extension (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $195,000, plus a contingency of $39,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $234,000, and exercise the oneyear term extension expiring June 30, 2024, with an option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
25. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve an Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 for Construction Engineering Services for San Lorenzo Sewage Lift Station (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $500,000 in the Sewer Connection Fee Fund, Sewer Connection Projects, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Sewer Connection Projects, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for construction engineering services, for a total agreement amount of $500,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $500,000 in construction funds for the San Lorenzo Sewer Lift Station Project (063510).
26. Approve Appropriation Adjustment Accepting Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project in the Amount of $10,117,365 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting California State Water Resources Control Board’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan funds in the amount of $10,117,365 into the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Water Division Capital Expense, Financing Proceeds/Reserve Appropriation revenue accounts and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project/Reserve Appropriation expenditure accounts for current and future year expenditures. (requires five affirmative votes)
27. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center Project Located at 1901 East Fourth Street
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center project located at 1901 East Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED CABRILLO TOWN CENTER PROJECT
28. Resolutions of the City of Santa Ana City Council Exempting all Eligible Properties in the City of Santa Ana from the Requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65912.114, 65912.124, and 65852.24
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code sections 65912.114 and 65912.124.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114(i) and 65912.124(i) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114 AND 65912.124 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
2) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.24.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24(e) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
29. Approve Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for the School Crossing Guard Program in an Amount not to Exceed $7,706,655 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. to provide a School Crossing Guard Program, in the total amount not to exceed $7,706,655 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026, with an option for up to two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
30. Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 Amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 (Sunshine Ordinance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Related to Noticing, Meeting Format, and Transparency Measures for Community Meetings for Certain Development Projects
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 amending Section 2153 in Article II.II of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLES II.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (includes determination that this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
31. Ordinance Amending City Manager’s Contracting Authority for Public Works and Non Public Works Contracts Under Chapter 2, Article VII and Article VII.II and Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations Under Chapter 33, Article VIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Articles VII and VII.II of Chapter 2 regarding the City Manager’s contracting authority and City purchasing rules and regulations, and Article VIII of Chapter 33 regarding Public Works construction rules and regulations of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as follows:
i) Amend Section 2748 of Chapter 2, Article VII concerning the City Manager’s Contracting Authority: (1) Public Works contracts to increase from $250,000 to $750,000; (2) emergency public works construction contracts to increase from $100,000 to $750,000; and (3) NonPublic Works and Public Works contract change orders authority increase from 10 percent or $25,000, whichever is greater, to 20 percent.
ii) Amend Section 2803 to 2807 of Chapter 2, Articles VII.II concerning Purchasing Rules and Regulations: (1) Clarifying language administrative in nature; (2) Extending local vendor preference to increase from procurement between $5,000 and $100,000 to procurement between $15,000 and $100,000; (3) For administrative contracts to increase from $5,000 to $15,000; (4) For informal contracts to increase from $5,000 and $25,000 to $15,000 and $50,000; (5) For formal contracts to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; (6) For nobid purchases to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; and (7) Add language to coincide with current practices for awarding service contracts.
iii) Amend Section 33203 of Chapter 33, Article VIII concerning the Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations: (1) Housekeeping language administrative in nature.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLES VII AND VII.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY MANAGER’S CONTRACTING AUTHORITY AND CITY PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION RULES AND REGULATIONS (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
32. Ordinance Amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Streets Sidewalks and Public Works) Related to Ceremonial Street Naming (continued from City Council meeting of March 7, 2023, Item No. 17) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code relating to ceremonial street naming.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 to the environment, as there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines).
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
33. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Develop and Implement an Employee Anniversary Pin and Recognition Policy – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmember Phan
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Quality PFAS Work Study Session
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Jessie Lopez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on items on the Special Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 16) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc., to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and Authority General Counsel.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
5/16/2023
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
May 16, 2023
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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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 Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. 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.
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 one of the following ways:
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INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. 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 or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 4:30 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.
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SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
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 EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. City of Santa Ana v. United California Bank Realty Corporation, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101184614
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Jason Motsick, Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU)
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Closed Session meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Danny De Leon Jr., Templo Calvario ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Councilmember Phan to Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency declaring May 2127, 2023, as National Public Works Week.
2. City Tile presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Mark McLoughlin for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring May 1420, 2023, as National Police Week.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Santa Ana Active Streets declaring May 2023, as National Bike Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
5. Homelessness Update
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 28.
6. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Appoint Keith Carpenter Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Police Oversight Comission for a FullTerm Expiring on December 10, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Keith Carpenter to the Police Oversight Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8. Minutes from the Special Closed Session and Regular Meetings of October 4, 2022 and October 18, 2022.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Receive and File the Rental Registry Fee Study
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Rental Registry Fee Study identifying the appropriate Rental Registry Fee to recover all costs associated with the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance.
10. Periodic Quarterly Report of Investments as of March 31, 2023 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
11. Fiscal Year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update and Appropriation Requests Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the fiscal year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments with a net General Fund impact of $1,784,000 ($1,500,000 for Business Interruption Grant, $3,900,000 for Main Library Transformation and Newhope Library Tenant Improvement, and reduction of $3,616,000 transfer from General Fund to the Cannabis Public Benefit Fund) (requires five affirmative votes).
12. Receive and File the Certification of Approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221, County Tract Map No. 19142 (830 South Harbor Blvd.) (Applicant: City Ventures and MAS Investments LP)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the certification of approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221.
13. Award a Purchase Order to Galls, LLC for Body Armor Protective Vests for the Santa Ana Police Department in the Amount of $135,474 (Specification No. 23086) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime award and payment to Galls, LLC for the procurement of 35 body armor protective vests in the amount of $135,474, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Award a Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Computer Endpoint Protection Software, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 (Specification No. 22060) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Endpoint Protection Software Subscription Services for a threeyear period expiring May 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Approve and Amend an Agreement with Infor (US) LLC For Lawson Financial System Maintenance, Services, and Software Licenses in an Amount not to Exceed $1,216,709.87 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to amend an agreement with Infor (US) LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance, services, and software licenses in an amount not to exceed $1,216,709.87 over a twoyear period beginning June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, with a oneyear optional renewal, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to Housing Authority Agenda Item No. 2) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17. Amend Agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing, Inc. to Increase the Agreement by $60,000 for a New Total Agreement Amount not to Exceed $675,000 and to Extend the Term to June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing Inc. to provide citywide offset printing services, increasing the agreement amount by $60,000 ($30,000 annually for the remaining term) for a new total agreement amount of $675,000 and extending the term from June 3, 2024 to June 30, 2024, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
18. Approve an Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $483,584 and Award a Construction Contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $358,210 for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $483,584 (Project No. 236030) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to include $483,584 in construction funds for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project (Project No. 236030).
2. Award a construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc, the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $358,210, for the construction of the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project for a term beginning May 16, 2023 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $483,584, which includes $258,210 for the construction contract, $53,732 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $71,642 contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 2023181475 was filed for the project.
19. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the Amount of $2,954,000 for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $3,840,200 (Project No. 236907) (NonGeneral & General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $248,391 in the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction Area III, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Authorize the reallocation of unspent Drainage Area Fee funds from various projects: $38,609 from D03 Channel Repair at Alton Avenue, $248,391 from Local Drainage Area III, $171,343 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 1920, $98,516 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2021, and $505,341 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2122 for a total of $1,062,200 to the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, completing the project’s funding requirement.
3. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and add alternate in the amount of $2,954,000 for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, for a term beginning May 16, 2023, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,840,200, which includes $2,954,000 for the construction contract; $443,100 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $443,100 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 202303 was filed for project 236907.
20. Approve Agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers for OnCall Engineering Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000, for up to a FiveYear Term (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers to provide oncall engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring on May 16, 2026, with the provision for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21. Approve Agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. for OnCall Landscape Architectural Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. to provide oncall landscape architectural services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring May 15, 2026, with provisions for two, one year extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve License Agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a site license agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for the rental of one bus bay, for a oneyear period beginning June 1, 2023 and expiring May 31, 2024, with four, oneyear optional renewals, at a monthly rate of $4,500, for a total amount of $54,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. to Modify the Scope of Work for Solid Waste Consultant Services, Increase the Agreement Capacity in an Amount Not to Exceed $634,345, and Exercise the OneYear Extension (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with EcoNomics Inc. to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $574,345, with a contingency of $60,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $634,345, and exercise the oneyear extension expiring June 30, 2024, with option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to Expand the Solid Waste Consultant Services Scope of Work, Increase the Agreement Amount by $234,000, and Exercise the OneYear Term Extension (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $195,000, plus a contingency of $39,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $234,000, and exercise the oneyear term extension expiring June 30, 2024, with an option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
25. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve an Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 for Construction Engineering Services for San Lorenzo Sewage Lift Station (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $500,000 in the Sewer Connection Fee Fund, Sewer Connection Projects, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Sewer Connection Projects, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for construction engineering services, for a total agreement amount of $500,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $500,000 in construction funds for the San Lorenzo Sewer Lift Station Project (063510).
26. Approve Appropriation Adjustment Accepting Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project in the Amount of $10,117,365 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting California State Water Resources Control Board’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan funds in the amount of $10,117,365 into the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Water Division Capital Expense, Financing Proceeds/Reserve Appropriation revenue accounts and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project/Reserve Appropriation expenditure accounts for current and future year expenditures. (requires five affirmative votes)
27. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center Project Located at 1901 East Fourth Street
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center project located at 1901 East Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED CABRILLO TOWN CENTER PROJECT
28. Resolutions of the City of Santa Ana City Council Exempting all Eligible Properties in the City of Santa Ana from the Requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65912.114, 65912.124, and 65852.24
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code sections 65912.114 and 65912.124.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114(i) and 65912.124(i) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114 AND 65912.124 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
2) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.24.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24(e) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
29. Approve Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for the School Crossing Guard Program in an Amount not to Exceed $7,706,655 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. to provide a School Crossing Guard Program, in the total amount not to exceed $7,706,655 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026, with an option for up to two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
30. Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 Amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 (Sunshine Ordinance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Related to Noticing, Meeting Format, and Transparency Measures for Community Meetings for Certain Development Projects
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 amending Section 2153 in Article II.II of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLES II.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (includes determination that this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
31. Ordinance Amending City Manager’s Contracting Authority for Public Works and Non Public Works Contracts Under Chapter 2, Article VII and Article VII.II and Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations Under Chapter 33, Article VIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Articles VII and VII.II of Chapter 2 regarding the City Manager’s contracting authority and City purchasing rules and regulations, and Article VIII of Chapter 33 regarding Public Works construction rules and regulations of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as follows:
i) Amend Section 2748 of Chapter 2, Article VII concerning the City Manager’s Contracting Authority: (1) Public Works contracts to increase from $250,000 to $750,000; (2) emergency public works construction contracts to increase from $100,000 to $750,000; and (3) NonPublic Works and Public Works contract change orders authority increase from 10 percent or $25,000, whichever is greater, to 20 percent.
ii) Amend Section 2803 to 2807 of Chapter 2, Articles VII.II concerning Purchasing Rules and Regulations: (1) Clarifying language administrative in nature; (2) Extending local vendor preference to increase from procurement between $5,000 and $100,000 to procurement between $15,000 and $100,000; (3) For administrative contracts to increase from $5,000 to $15,000; (4) For informal contracts to increase from $5,000 and $25,000 to $15,000 and $50,000; (5) For formal contracts to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; (6) For nobid purchases to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; and (7) Add language to coincide with current practices for awarding service contracts.
iii) Amend Section 33203 of Chapter 33, Article VIII concerning the Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations: (1) Housekeeping language administrative in nature.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLES VII AND VII.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY MANAGER’S CONTRACTING AUTHORITY AND CITY PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION RULES AND REGULATIONS (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
32. Ordinance Amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Streets Sidewalks and Public Works) Related to Ceremonial Street Naming (continued from City Council meeting of March 7, 2023, Item No. 17) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code relating to ceremonial street naming.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 to the environment, as there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines).
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
33. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Develop and Implement an Employee Anniversary Pin and Recognition Policy – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmember Phan
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Quality PFAS Work Study Session
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Jessie Lopez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on items on the Special Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 16) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc., to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and Authority General Counsel.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
5/16/2023
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
May 16, 2023
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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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 Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. 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.
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INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 6:00 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. 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 or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 4:30 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 6:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.
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SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
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 EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. City of Santa Ana v. United California Bank Realty Corporation, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101184614
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Jason Motsick, Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organizations:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU)
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Closed Session meeting.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Danny De Leon Jr., Templo Calvario ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Councilmember Phan to Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency declaring May 2127, 2023, as National Public Works Week.
2. City Tile presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Mark McLoughlin for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza declaring May 1420, 2023, as National Police Week.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Santa Ana Active Streets declaring May 2023, as National Bike Month.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
5. Homelessness Update
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 28.
6. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Appoint Keith Carpenter Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Police Oversight Comission for a FullTerm Expiring on December 10, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Keith Carpenter to the Police Oversight Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8. Minutes from the Special Closed Session and Regular Meetings of October 4, 2022 and October 18, 2022.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Receive and File the Rental Registry Fee Study
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Rental Registry Fee Study identifying the appropriate Rental Registry Fee to recover all costs associated with the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance.
10. Periodic Quarterly Report of Investments as of March 31, 2023 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
11. Fiscal Year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update and Appropriation Requests Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the fiscal year 20222023: Third Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments with a net General Fund impact of $1,784,000 ($1,500,000 for Business Interruption Grant, $3,900,000 for Main Library Transformation and Newhope Library Tenant Improvement, and reduction of $3,616,000 transfer from General Fund to the Cannabis Public Benefit Fund) (requires five affirmative votes).
12. Receive and File the Certification of Approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221, County Tract Map No. 19142 (830 South Harbor Blvd.) (Applicant: City Ventures and MAS Investments LP)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the certification of approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 20221.
13. Award a Purchase Order to Galls, LLC for Body Armor Protective Vests for the Santa Ana Police Department in the Amount of $135,474 (Specification No. 23086) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime award and payment to Galls, LLC for the procurement of 35 body armor protective vests in the amount of $135,474, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Award a Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Computer Endpoint Protection Software, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 (Specification No. 22060) (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Blanket Order Contract to BorderLAN, Inc. for Endpoint Protection Software Subscription Services for a threeyear period expiring May 31, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $200,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Approve and Amend an Agreement with Infor (US) LLC For Lawson Financial System Maintenance, Services, and Software Licenses in an Amount not to Exceed $1,216,709.87 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to amend an agreement with Infor (US) LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance, services, and software licenses in an amount not to exceed $1,216,709.87 over a twoyear period beginning June 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, with a oneyear optional renewal, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to Housing Authority Agenda Item No. 2) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17. Amend Agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing, Inc. to Increase the Agreement by $60,000 for a New Total Agreement Amount not to Exceed $675,000 and to Extend the Term to June 30, 2024 (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with Mekong Printing dba MK Printing Inc. to provide citywide offset printing services, increasing the agreement amount by $60,000 ($30,000 annually for the remaining term) for a new total agreement amount of $675,000 and extending the term from June 3, 2024 to June 30, 2024, subject to non substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
18. Approve an Amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $483,584 and Award a Construction Contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $358,210 for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $483,584 (Project No. 236030) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the FY 202223 Capital Improvement Program to include $483,584 in construction funds for the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project (Project No. 236030).
2. Award a construction contract to California Professional Engineering, Inc, the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $358,210, for the construction of the Riverview Neighborhood Street Lighting Project for a term beginning May 16, 2023 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $483,584, which includes $258,210 for the construction contract, $53,732 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $71,642 contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 2023181475 was filed for the project.
19. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the Amount of $2,954,000 for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $3,840,200 (Project No. 236907) (NonGeneral & General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $248,391 in the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction Area III, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Public WorksStorm Drain Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Authorize the reallocation of unspent Drainage Area Fee funds from various projects: $38,609 from D03 Channel Repair at Alton Avenue, $248,391 from Local Drainage Area III, $171,343 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 1920, $98,516 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2021, and $505,341 from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2122 for a total of $1,062,200 to the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, completing the project’s funding requirement.
3. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and add alternate in the amount of $2,954,000 for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2223 Project, for a term beginning May 16, 2023, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,840,200, which includes $2,954,000 for the construction contract; $443,100 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $443,100 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Determine these actions are exempt from further review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER 202303 was filed for project 236907.
20. Approve Agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers for OnCall Engineering Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000, for up to a FiveYear Term (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with KimleyHorn, Tetra Tech, HuittZollars, Inc., RICK Engineering Company, Mark Thomas & Company, Inc., Psomas, Ardurra Group, Inc., CWE, Willdan Engineering, X Engineering & Consulting, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., IDS Group, Inc., TAIT & Associates, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., and KPFF Consulting Engineers to provide oncall engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring on May 16, 2026, with the provision for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21. Approve Agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. for OnCall Landscape Architectural Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with David Evans and Associates, Inc., David Volz Design, KimleyHorn and Associates, Inc., MIG, Inc., NUVIS, PlaceWorks, RJM Design Group, Inc., RRM Design Group, Studio One Eleven, and Verde Design, Inc. to provide oncall landscape architectural services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning May 16, 2023 and expiring May 15, 2026, with provisions for two, one year extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve License Agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a site license agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc. for the rental of one bus bay, for a oneyear period beginning June 1, 2023 and expiring May 31, 2024, with four, oneyear optional renewals, at a monthly rate of $4,500, for a total amount of $54,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with EcoNomics, Inc. to Modify the Scope of Work for Solid Waste Consultant Services, Increase the Agreement Capacity in an Amount Not to Exceed $634,345, and Exercise the OneYear Extension (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with EcoNomics Inc. to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $574,345, with a contingency of $60,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $634,345, and exercise the oneyear extension expiring June 30, 2024, with option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to Expand the Solid Waste Consultant Services Scope of Work, Increase the Agreement Amount by $234,000, and Exercise the OneYear Term Extension (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with HF&H Consultants, LLC to expand the solid waste consulting services scope of work, increase the total compensation by $195,000, plus a contingency of $39,000, for a total additional amount not to exceed $234,000, and exercise the oneyear term extension expiring June 30, 2024, with an option to extend the term for one additional year, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
25. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve an Agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 for Construction Engineering Services for San Lorenzo Sewage Lift Station (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance of $500,000 in the Sewer Connection Fee Fund, Sewer Connection Projects, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriating the same amount into the Sewer Connection Projects, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Butier Engineering, Inc. for construction engineering services, for a total agreement amount of $500,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202223 Capital Improvement Program for $500,000 in construction funds for the San Lorenzo Sewer Lift Station Project (063510).
26. Approve Appropriation Adjustment Accepting Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project in the Amount of $10,117,365 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting California State Water Resources Control Board’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan funds in the amount of $10,117,365 into the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Water Division Capital Expense, Financing Proceeds/Reserve Appropriation revenue accounts and appropriate the same amount to the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project/Reserve Appropriation expenditure accounts for current and future year expenditures. (requires five affirmative votes)
27. Adopt a Resolution Approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center Project Located at 1901 East Fourth Street
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Water Supply Assessment for the Cabrillo Town Center project located at 1901 East Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE WATER SUPPLY ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED CABRILLO TOWN CENTER PROJECT
28. Resolutions of the City of Santa Ana City Council Exempting all Eligible Properties in the City of Santa Ana from the Requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65912.114, 65912.124, and 65852.24
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code sections 65912.114 and 65912.124.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114(i) and 65912.124(i) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114 AND 65912.124 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
2) Adopt a resolution exempting all eligible properties in the City of Santa Ana from the requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6 pursuant to California Government Code Section 65852.24.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24(e) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
29. Approve Agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. for the School Crossing Guard Program in an Amount not to Exceed $7,706,655 for up to a FiveYear Term (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with All City Management Services, Inc. to provide a School Crossing Guard Program, in the total amount not to exceed $7,706,655 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2023 and expiring June 30, 2026, with an option for up to two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
30. Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 Amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 (Sunshine Ordinance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Related to Noticing, Meeting Format, and Transparency Measures for Community Meetings for Certain Development Projects
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt Ordinance Amendment No. 202301 amending Section 2153 in Article II.II of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING ARTICLES II.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (includes determination that this ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
31. Ordinance Amending City Manager’s Contracting Authority for Public Works and Non Public Works Contracts Under Chapter 2, Article VII and Article VII.II and Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations Under Chapter 33, Article VIII of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Articles VII and VII.II of Chapter 2 regarding the City Manager’s contracting authority and City purchasing rules and regulations, and Article VIII of Chapter 33 regarding Public Works construction rules and regulations of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as follows:
i) Amend Section 2748 of Chapter 2, Article VII concerning the City Manager’s Contracting Authority: (1) Public Works contracts to increase from $250,000 to $750,000; (2) emergency public works construction contracts to increase from $100,000 to $750,000; and (3) NonPublic Works and Public Works contract change orders authority increase from 10 percent or $25,000, whichever is greater, to 20 percent.
ii) Amend Section 2803 to 2807 of Chapter 2, Articles VII.II concerning Purchasing Rules and Regulations: (1) Clarifying language administrative in nature; (2) Extending local vendor preference to increase from procurement between $5,000 and $100,000 to procurement between $15,000 and $100,000; (3) For administrative contracts to increase from $5,000 to $15,000; (4) For informal contracts to increase from $5,000 and $25,000 to $15,000 and $50,000; (5) For formal contracts to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; (6) For nobid purchases to increase from $25,000 to $50,000; and (7) Add language to coincide with current practices for awarding service contracts.
iii) Amend Section 33203 of Chapter 33, Article VIII concerning the Public Works Construction Rules and Regulations: (1) Housekeeping language administrative in nature.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLES VII AND VII.II OF CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING CITY MANAGER’S CONTRACTING AUTHORITY AND CITY PURCHASING RULES AND REGULATIONS, AND ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION RULES AND REGULATIONS (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to sections 15061(b)(3) and 15061(b)(5) of the 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).
32. Ordinance Amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (Streets Sidewalks and Public Works) Related to Ceremonial Street Naming (continued from City Council meeting of March 7, 2023, Item No. 17) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Article XI of Chapter 33 of the Municipal Code relating to ceremonial street naming.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE XI OF CHAPTER 33 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS) RELATING TO CEREMONIAL STREET NAMING (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) 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 to the environment, as there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines).
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
33. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Develop and Implement an Employee Anniversary Pin and Recognition Policy – Mayor Amezcua and Councilmember Phan
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Quality PFAS Work Study Session
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Jessie Lopez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on items on the Special Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Approve a First Amendment to Agreements with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc. for OnCall Affordable Housing Financial, Analytical, and Advisory Services on an As–Needed Basis in a Shared Amount not to exceed $500,000 (related to City Council Agenda Item No. 16) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director to execute a First Amendment to three joint oncall consultant agreements for affordable housing financial, analytical, and advisory services with Keyser Marston Associates, Inc., David Paul Rosen & Associates, and RSG, Inc., to add an additional $250,000 and to extend the term for two years until November 1, 2026, for a total shared amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the Executive Director and Authority General Counsel.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.