Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City
Council
City of Santa Ana, California
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November 07, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 4: 00 P. M.
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5: 30 P. M.
Immediatelyfollowingthe ClosedSessionMeeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: MayorAmezcue called the Closed SessionMeetingto order at 4: 03 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
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ROLL CALL
MINUTES: CityClerkJenniferL. Hallconductedroll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Phan and Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present.
Councilmembers Hernandez and Penaloza and Mayor Pro Tern Lopez joined the meeting during Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Membersof the public may addressthe City Councilon Closed Session items.
MINUTES: NopubliccommentswerereceivedregardingClosedSessionAgendaitems.
RECESS — CityCouncilwill recessto ClosedSessionfor thepurposeof conductingregular City business.
MINUTES: MayorAmezcuarecessedto considerthe ClosedSession itemsat 4:04P.M.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS — The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matterswithoutmembersof thepublicpresent. TheCityCouncilfinds, basedonadvicefrom theCityAttorney, thatdiscussioninopensessionof thefollowingmatterswillprejudicethe positionof the Cityinexistingandanticipatedlitigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph ( 1) of subdivision ( d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
Jesus Morales Guerrero v City of Santa Ana Michael Claborn, and DOES 1 through 50, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2021-01223509
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATIONpursuantto Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One matter [ personnel claim]
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956. 9( d)(2):
One ( 1) matter
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6( a):
AgencyNegotiator: RamonFigueroa, Acting HumanResourcesExecutive Director Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association ( POA)
Confidential Association of Santa Ana ( CASA)
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957( b)( 1)
Title: City Attorney
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6. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957( b)( 1):
Title: Acting City Manager
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957
Title: Acting City Manager/ Interim City Manager/ Permanent City Manager
8. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6
Agency Designated Representative: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: MayorAmezcua calledthe Regular CityCouncilmeeting to order at 6:09 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
Acting City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
ROLL CALL
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Jessie Lopez
Valerie Amezcua
Steven A. Mendoza
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
MINUTES: City ClerkJenniferL. Hall conductedroll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Penaloza, Phan ( arrived at 7:19 P.M.), and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tern Lopez ( arrived at 7.10 P.M.), and Mayor Amezcua were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Councilmember Bacerra
Pastor Nat! Alvarado
ADDITIONS WELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: CityClerkJenniferL. Hallannounceda clericalupdateregardingAgendaItemNo. 7 andarevised staff reportpertainingto Item No. 24, GlenwoodPlace WaterImprovements, wherebytheychangetheadditionalfundingsourceandamendtherecommendedaction accordinglyto approvean appropriationadjustmentpertaining to the funding.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to Beta Cell Foundation declaring November 2023 as Diabetes Month
2. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro TernLopezto Family Court Awareness Month Committeedeclaring November 2023as Family Court Awareness Month
3. City Tile and Proclamation
Police Chief David Valentin
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by CouncilmemberPenalozato SantaAnaatmg him on his Retirement and 33 years of 4 NOVEMBER 07, 2023
Distinguished Service to the Community
MINUTES: MayorAmezcuadeclaredNovember2023as DiabetesMonthandpresenteda proclamation to Beta Cell Foundation.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez declared November 2023 as Family Court Awareness Month and presented a proclamation to the Family Court Awareness Month Committee.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke regarding the retirement of the Police Chief Valentin and congratulated him on his retirement and years of service.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Santiago Creek Flood Risk Management Project MINUTES: Public Works Director Nabil Saba gave a presentation regarding the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers Santiago Creek Flood Risk Management Project.
5. Homelessness Update
MINUTES: Homeless Services Division Manager Ken Gominsky gave a presentation regarding the Homelessness Update.
Brief discussion and questions ensued regarding the digital data, case management and family finding, and the HMIS system.
Staff answered questions and provided clarification regarding the Homelessness Update.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT — Publiccommentswill be heldduringthe beginningof the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items, except for public hearings. Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
MINUTES: MayorAmezcua spoke regarding the Brown Act related to the public comments.
The following speakers addressed Council in -person:
1. Jon Dumitru spoke regarding a bet with Councilmember Bacerra.
2. Jack Brito spoke regarding traffic accidents throughout the City and submitted photographs.
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3. David Ball spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 39.
4. Yelena Ball spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 39.
5. Gilbert B. expressed concern regarding Council division.
6. Lisa Nguyen spoke in support of Agenda item No. 39.
7. Dwight Nun spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
8. Phuong (translation: Vietnamese) spokein supportofAgenda ItemNo. 39.
9. Vincent spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
10. Jon Paul White spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 39.
11. Indigo Vu spoke in support of Agenda item No. 39.
12. Paul Guzman spoke regarding the Santiago Creek.
13. Celeste Vasquez spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
14. Celeste Rivero spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
15. Claudia Morales ( translation: Spanish) spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
16. Araceli Robles (translation: Spanish) spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
17. TomFrazier expressed concernregarding flyers received related to MayorPro Tem Lopez' s recall.
18. CarlosPereaspokeregardingimmigrationlaw andin supportofAgenda ItemNo. 39.
19. Amai Al Salek spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
20. Mayra Ruiz spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 39. 21, Silvia Avendano ( translation: Spanish) spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
22. Lupe (translation: Spanish) spoke in opposition to Agenda item No. 39.
23. Gema Suarez spoke in support of Agenda item No. 39.
24. TracyLaspokein supportofAgendaitemNo. 39.
25. Citlali expressed concern regarding Palestine.
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RECESS
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the meeting at 7:44 P.M.
RECONVENE
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council meeting to order at 7:45 P.M.
Mayor Amezcua expressed concern regarding the dialogue of public comment and requested the public adhere to the rules of decorum.
Councilmember Vazquez expressed concern regarding suppressing First Amendment rights.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho spoke regarding the Brown Act related to public comments.
MOTION: Councilmember Vazquez moved to approve all subjects to be discussed during public comments, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 5-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 5 — 2 - Pass
26. Silvia Hernandez spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 39.
27. Jenna Narahara spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39,
28. Louise Salomon spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 39.
29. Perla Dioricio spoke regarding the genocide in Palestine.
30. Juliana Musheyev spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39 and spoke regarding solidarity with Palestine.
31. Daniel Riley spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
32. Danny Vega spoke in support of the recall election.
33. Faby Jacome spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
34. Susana Cruz thanked Mayor Amezcua for her hard work and efforts and spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 39.
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ThefollowingspeakersaddressedCouncilviateleconference:
35. Kenny Le spoke in support of Agenda item No. 39.
36. Andy O'Brien spokeregardinggenocidein Palestine.
37. Khadya spoke in support of resolution in solidarity with Palestine.
38. Tim Nguyen spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
39. Maya Cheav spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39 and a resolution in solidarity with Palestine.
40. Caller 061 spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 39.
41. Dale Helvig spoke regarding Item No. 29.
42. Kayla Asato spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39 and a resolution in solidarity with Palestine.
43. Darnelle Jackson spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 39 and spoke in support of a resolution in solidarity with Palestine.
44. Kaycee Nguyen spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
CityClerkJenniferL. Hallreportedoutthesummaryofemailcommentsreceived: One (1) commentsregardingAgenda Item No. 28, One (1) comment regarding Agenda Item No. 38, Ten ( 10) comments regarding Agenda Item No. 39, and five ( 5) non -agenda comments.
CONSENTCALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances
MINUTES: At 8:32 P.M. the Consent Calendar was considered.
Councilmember Hernandez requested to comment on Agenda item Nos. 9 and 30.
Councilmember Bacerra pulled Agenda Item Nos. 9, 12, 26, and 29 for separate discussion and consideration, and requested to comment on Agenda Item No. 22.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from Agenda
America on Track) and 32 ( Agreements with Dudek
listed entities are clients of her employer, Rutan
comment on Agenda Item No. 37.
Item Nos. 30 ( Agreement with
and EPD Solutions Inc.), as the
and Tucker, and requested to
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MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 37 with the exception of Agenda Item Nos. 9, 12, 26, and 29, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 - Pass
6. Excused Absences
Department( s): City Clerk' s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Appoint Members to the Rental Housing Board Nominated by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez and Councilmember Vazquezfor a Full Term Expiring in 2027 Department( s): City Clerk' s Office
Recommended Action:
Appoint Josephine Mendoza nominated by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez to the Rental HousingBoardas a MobilehomeTenantRepresentativefor a full termexpiringin 2027 and administer the Oath of Office. ( Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326( a), requires five affirmative votes)
2. Appoint Tracy La nominated by Councilmember Vazquez to the Rental Housing Board as an At -Large Member with no financial interest in and no ownership of incoming -generating rental housing for a full term expiring in 2027 and administer the Oath of Office. ( Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2- 326( a), requires five affirmative votes) MINUTES: City ClerkJenniferL. Hall administerthe Oathof Officeto TracyLa.
8. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of February 7, 2023 and February 21, 2023, and from the Special Closed Session and Regular Meetings of March 7, 2023 and March 21, 2023.
Department( s): City Clerk' s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
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9. QuarterlyReportfor HousingDivisionProjectsandActivitiesfor the periodof July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023
Department( s): Community DevelopmentAgency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division projectsandactivitiesfor the periodof July 1, 2023to September30, 2023.
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding housing ordinances, applications received and approved, and increasing homeownership.
Mayor Amezcua requested additional language related to attendance be added to the report.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for their hard work and efforts.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 9, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 - 0 — Pass
10. Approve Release of Nonprofit Community Development Block Grant Application for Fiscal Years 2024- 26
Department( s): Community DevelopmentAgency
Recommended Action: Approve the release of Nonprofit Community Development Block Grant Application for Fiscal Years 2024- 26.
11. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the 2022 Proposition 69 — DNA Identification Funds and Award Purchase Order to Foster + Freeman for Crime- lite AUTO Camera Kits for the Santa Ana Police Department in the amount of $ 113,462 Specification No.23-161) (Non -General Fund and General Fund) Department( s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $ 103,500 in the Police Special Revenue account and appropriate same to expenditure account. ( Requires five affirmative votes)
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2. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of Purchase Order to Foster + Freeman for three Crime- lite AUTO camera kits in the amount of $ 113, 462, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
12. Fiscal Year 2023- 24 First Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation Adjustments
Department( s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Approve the appropriation adjustments to General Fund expenditures as detailed in the body of this report, with a net reduction of $ 408, 196 and a net reduction to the General Fund revenue estimates of $ 530, 000. ( Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Receive and file the First Quarter Budget Update.
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding the need to grow and increase revenue and urged a proactive approach in obtaining business license fees. He spoke regarding funding for libraries.
Finance Director Kathryn Downs spoke regarding proactive and reactionary approaches in business license fees.
Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding budget reductions and increases.
Finance Director Downs spoke regarding sales tax received from the state, revenue estimates and adjustments, sales tax revenue impacts, and new PP- GEMT program.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked Finance Director Downs for all her hard work and efforts and spoke regarding library projects, generating revenue, supporting Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department, attracting more visitors to generate a higher hotel tax revenue, and investing in the youth.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding creating an AdHoc Committee to investigate and determine new revenue.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 12 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez.
The motion carried, 7- 0, by the following roll call vote:
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13. Amend Blanket Order Contract with Grainger, Inc. for Maintenance, Repair, and Operational Supplies, for a revised not -to -exceed amount of $ 1, 450, 000.
Specification No. 20- 001) ( General Fund)
Department( s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorizethe City Manager to execute an amendmentto increase the Blanket Order Contract authority with Grainger, Inc. for the purchase of maintenance, repair, and operational supplies by $100,000, for a revised annual amount not -to -exceed $350,000 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2023, and one remainingone-year renewaloption, subjectto non -substantivechangesapprovedby the City Manager and City Attorney.
14.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to 1-Step Ahead, Branded Gifts Plus, BSN Sports, LLC, Loso Creation, and So. Cal Embroidery, LLC for Custom Imprint Clothing and Accessories, in a not -to -exceed aggregate amount of $ 2,125,000 Specification No. 23- 129A). ( General Fund & Non -General Fund) Department( s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listed belowfor the purchaseof customimprintclothingandaccessorieson an as -needed basis in an annual amount not- to -exceed $ 425, 000, with a total aggregate contract amount not -to -exceed $2,125,000, for an initialtwo-year term expiringon November 30, 2025, with provisionsfor three, one-year renewaloptions, subjectto non -substantivechanges approvedbytheCityManagerandCityAttorney.
Vendor Location Location
1-Step Ahead Huntington Beach, CA
Branded Gifts Plus El Cajon, CA
BSN Sports, LLC Dallas, TX
Loso Creation Santa Ana, CA
So. Cal Embroidery, LLC Santa Ana, CA
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15. Amend Blanket Order Contract with ODP Business Solutions, LLC ( Office Depot, Inc.) for Office Supplies, for a revised not - to - exceed amount of $ 1, 000, 000 Specification No. 22- 061) ( General Fund)
Department( s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to increase the Blanket Order Contract authority with ODP Business Solutions, LLC for the purchase of office supplies by $ 75,000 per year for a revised annual amount not - to -exceed $ 250, 000 for the current contract term expiring May 31, 2024, and three remaining one-year renewal options, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
16. Amend the Blanket Order Contract for the Purchase of Paper Products and Miscellaneous Supplies with American Sanitary Supply, Inc., for a Revised Contract Amount Not to Exceed $ 1,220, 000 for the Remainder of Contract Term and Remaining Renewal Options ( Specification No. 21- 043) ( Non -General Fund) Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Amend Blanket Order Contract with American Sanitary Supply, Inc., for paper products and related supplies, increasing the contract amount by 800, 000, for a new total not to exceed $ 1,220,000, for the remainder of the current term expiring September 20, 2024, and the remaining one- year renewal period, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
17. Amend the Blanket Order Contracts for the Purchase of Rock, Sand, and Gravel with PTI Sand & Gravel, Inc., for a New Amount Not to Exceed $ 1,012, 500 ( Specification 21- 134) ( Non - General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to increase the contract amount by $ 525, 000, for a new annual amount not to exceed 247, 500, and a total contract amount not to exceed $ 1,012, 500 for the remainder of the current term expiring December 31, 2023, with three one-year renewal periods, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney 1B. Amend Blanket Order Contracts for Equipment Rentals with Sunbelt Rentals, United Rentals, and Herc Rentals for a Revised Total Amount not to Exceed $ 2, 550, 000 Specification No. 22- 045) ( General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Blanket Order Contracts for equipment rentals to increase the annual aggregate amount by $ 290, 000, for a revised total annual amount not to exceed $ 568, 000, and a total contract amount not to exceed $2,550,000 for the remainder of the current term expiring April 19, 2024, and three remaining one-year renewal periods, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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19. Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Heritage Landscape Supply Group, Inc, SiteOne Landscape Supply, and Waterline Technologies, Inc. for Chemical Products, in An Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $ 1,000, 000 ( Specification No. 23- 104) ( Non- General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Heritage LandscapeSupplyGroup, Inc., SiteOneLandscapeSupply, and Waterline Technologies, Inc. for chemicalproductson an as -neededbasisin an annualamount of $200,000 and total aggregate amount not to exceed $ 1,000,000 for an initial three- year period beginningDecember1, 2023 and expiringNovember30, 2026, with provisionsfor two one-year renewal options, subject to non -substantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
20.Award Purchase Order to Bizon Group, Inc. for Storage Containers (IFB 23-103) Non - General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of Purchase Order to Bizon Group, Inc for thirteennew storagecontainers, in an amount not to exceed 128,430, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
21. Award a Purchase Order to Seavco Inc. dba Iry Seaver Motorcycles for Sixteen BMW Motorcycles in an Amount Not to Exceed $ 484, 806 ( Specification No. 23- 148); Appropriation Adjustment for Future Vehicle Purchases ( Non -General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $ 1,235,687 in prior year fund balance in the Equipment Replacement Fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Equipment Replacement Fund, Machinery and Equipmentexpenditureaccount for this item and anticipated FY 2023- 2024 replacement vehicle expenditures. ( Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to Seavco Inc. dba Iry Seaver Motorcycles for sixteen BMW R 1250 RT- P Motorcycles, in the amount of 479,806, plus a contingencyamount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed 484,806, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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22.Award Purchase Orders to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. of Santa Ana and Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $ 706, 035 Specification No. 23- 149) ( General Fund and Non - General Fund) Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
Authorizea one-timepurchaseand paymentof purchase orderto GuarantyChevrolet Motors, Inc. for three Chevrolet Silverado 250OHD and one Chevrolet Silverado 1500 trucks, in the amountof $388,202, plus a contingencyamountof $20,000, for a total amountnotto exceed $408,202, subjectto non- substantivechangesapprovedby the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorizea one-timepurchaseand paymentof purchaseorderto Penske Chevroletof Cerritos for six Chevrolet Colorado trucks, in the amount of $ 277,833, plus a contingency amount of $ 20, 000, for a total amount not to exceed $ 297, 833, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra thanked Public Works Director Nabil Saba for his hard work and efforts, and engaging with local businesses.
Councilmember Penaloza echoed previous comments.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked the Public Works Agency for their hard work and efforts and for purchasing union -made vehicles.
23. Award a Purchase Order to South Coast Bobcat for One Bobcat S66 Loader Vehicle with Trailer in an Amount Not to Exceed $ 128,968 ( Specification No. 23- 160) Non- General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorizea one-timepurchaseand paymentof purchaseorder to SouthCoastBobcatfor one BobcatS66withTrailer, in the amountof $118,968, plusa contingency amount of $ 10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $ 128, 968, subject to non -substantivechangesapprovedby the CityManagerand City Attorney.
24.Approve An Appropriation Adjustment to Add Contingency Funds in the Amount of 310, 000 for an Existing Construction Contract with Vido Samarzich, Inc., and Additional Contract Administration, Inspection and Testing in the Amount of 40,000 with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $ 1,650,000 for the Glenwood Place Water Improvements Project ( Project No. 23- 6476) ( Non -General Fund) Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriationadjustmentrecognizingprior year fund balance $350,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriating the same amount into the Residential Street CITY COUNCIL 15 NOVEMBER 07, 2023
Improvementfund, ImprovementsOther Than Building expenditureaccountfor FY 2023-2024 capital operating expenses. ( Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $350,000 for $310,000 in additional contingency funds and $40,000 in additional contract administration, inspection and testing for a new estimated total construction deliverycost of $1,650,000. The newestimatedtotal constructiondeliverycosts include $ 978, 455 for the construction contract, $ 186, 768 for contract administration, inspection and testing, and a $ 484,777 project contingency for unanticipatedor unforeseenwork, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Managerand CityAttorney.
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program for $ 350,000 for construction contingencyfunds, for the Glenwood Place Water Improvements Project ( Project No. 23- 6476).
25.Award a Construction Contract to Dominguez General Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $ 2,133,362 for the North East Annexation Water & Sewer Main Improvements, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,986,706 (Project Nos. 21- 6453, 21- 6619 & 24- 6710) ( Non - General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approvean appropriationadjustmentrecognizingprior yearfund balanceof $711,814 in the Select Street Construction, Prior Year Carry Forward revenueaccountand appropriatingthesameamounttotheSelectStreetConstruction, ImprovementsOther Than Building expenditure account for current year expenditures. ( Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriationadjustment accepting CaliforniaState Water Resources ControlBoard's DrinkingWaterStateRevolvingFundloanfundsin theamountof 1,529,220 into the SanitarySewerCapitalRecoveryCharges, FinancingProceeds revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Sanitary Sewer Capital RecoveryCharges, ImprovementsOtherThanBuildingexpenditureaccountforcurrent yearexpenditures. (Requiresfiveaffirmativevotes)
3. Approve an amendment to the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program to include 711,814and $1,529,220inconstructionfundsfor the NorthEastAnnexationWater & Sewer Main Improvements Project.
4. Award a constructioncontractto DominguezGeneral Engineering, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $ 2,133,362, subjectto changeorders (not -to -exceed25% of the base bid) in accordancewith the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the North East Annexation Water & Sewer Main Improvements Project, for a term beginningNovember7, 2023, andendinguponprojectcompletion, andauthorizethe CityManagertoexecutethecontractsubjecttonon -substantivechangesapprovedby theCityManagerandthe CityAttorney.
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5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of 2, 986, 706 which includes $ 2, 133, 362 for the construction contract, $ 320, 004 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $ 533, 340 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
6. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA), a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for the project and was filed with document number 202385000522.
26. Approve Municipal Facilities License Agreement with T- Mobile West LLC Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with T- Mobile West LLC for the use of certain City facilities for a ten-year period, with provisions for two automatic five-year extensions, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-187).
MINUTES; Councilmember Bacerra inquired regarding the aesthetics of the installation of poles in the public right- of-way.
Public Works Director Nabil Saba spoke regarding the established guidelines related to the aesthetics.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 26, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 — Pass
27. Award an Agreement to Revenue & Cost Specialists, LLC for Comprehensive Impact Fee Study Consulting Services Not to Exceed $ 115,150 (General Fund) Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consulting services agreement with Revenue & Cost Specialists, LLC for a two- year term beginning November 7, 2023, and ending November 6, 2025 for the preparation of a Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Study, for a total amount not to exceed 115,150, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-188).
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28. Approve Amendments to Agreements with Eduardo Garcia dba Dynamic Video Communications, LLC, IPTV International Inc. dba TV Pro Gear, Inc., and Thomas Bystry dba Video Engineering Services to Continue Video Production Services for City Council Meetings and Other As -Needed Video Services ( General Fund) Department( s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute first amendments to the agreements with Dynamic Video Communications, LLC, TV Pro Gear, Inc., and Video Engineering Services to continue video production services for City Council meetings and other as -needed video services for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $ 200, 000, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $ 800, 000 subject to substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney ( Agreement No. 2023- 189).
29. Approve a Second Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc. for the Administration, Management, and Implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance on an As - Needed Basis in an Amount not to exceed 500, 000
Department( s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Agreement with RSG, Inc., for the administration, management, and implementation of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, for an amount not to exceed 500, 000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $ 1, 300, 000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023- 190).
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra spoke in opposition to the item.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke in opposition to the item.
Community Development Executive Director Mike Garcia spoke regarding the establishment of the rental registry database and collection of fees.
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez spoke in support of the item.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to not approve the recommended action for Item No. 29, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 29, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez.
The substitute motion carried, 4-3, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,
COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
MAYOR AMEZCUA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 4 — 3 — Pass
30. Approve an Agreement with America on Track and Nati' s House dba Neutral Ground for Gang Prevention and Intervention Program Services that promotes a proactive, preventative approach to addressing concerns with at -risk youth and gang activity ( Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department( s): Community DevelopmentAgency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with America on Track in the amount of $200,000 for a one-year term, with an option to extend for one year, for a two-year aggregate total not to exceed $400,000, for gang prevention and intervention services, for a term beginning December 1, 2023, subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-191).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Nati's House dba Neutral Ground in the amount of $200, 000 for a one- year term, with an option to extend for one year, for a two-year aggregate total not to exceed $400,000, for gang prevention and intervention services, for a term beginning December 1, 2023, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney Agreement No. 2023- 192).
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan reported a recusal on recommended action no. 1 for Item No. 30 and left the dais at 9: 02 P. M.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of the item and requested additional data.
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez spoke in support of the item.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action no. 1 for Item No. 30 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
The motion carried, 6-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ,
MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER PHAN ( recusal)
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 6 — 0 - 1 — Pass
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan returned to the dais at 9: 06 P. M.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action no. 2 for Item No. 30 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 — Pass
31. Approve a First Amendment to the Agreement with Jorge Melgoza, DBA Ardent Ergonomics for Preventative Ergonomics Assessments
Department( s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with Jorge Melgoza, DBA Ardent Ergonomics, to continue to provide preventativeergonomicassessmentsfor Cityemployeesfor an additional amountnot to exceed $ 50,000 ( not to exceed $ 100, 000 for the entirety of the Agreement expiring on November 22, 2024), subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-193).
32. Approve Agreements for Qualified Consultants to Provide On -Call Environmental and Planning Services for Planning Projects and Supplemental Staff Services for an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $ 4,950, 000, for up to a Five -Year Term.
Department( s): Planning and BuildingAgency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to engage each of the 35 environmental and planning services firms listed below, as- needed, for a periodof five yearsbeginningNovember7, 2023 throughNovember7, 2028, to provide on -call environmental, technical, and planning servicesfor the Planningand Building Agencyat the feessetforthin their responsesto Requestfor Qualifications (No. 23-142) for an aggregate amount not to exceed $ 4,950, 000, for up to a five- year term, subject to CITY COUNCIL 20 NOVEMBER 07, 2023
non -substantive changes by the City Manager and City Attorney ( Agreement No. 2023- 194).
Consultants
Architectural Resource Group Interwest
Ardurra Kimley Horn
Ascent M-Group
Aspen Environmental Group Michael Baker International
Chambers Group MIG, Inc.
Circlepoint Placeworks
CSG Consultants Psomas
De Novo Planning Group RE Consulting
Dudek Rincon Consultants, Inc.
ECORP Consulting, Inc. Sagecrest Planning and Environmental, LLC EcoTierra Consulting T&B Planning, Inc.
ELMT Consulting Terracon
Envicom Corporation The Code Group
EPD Solutions, Inc. UES
FCS International, Inc. Ultra Systems Environmental, Inc.
GPA Consulting VCS Environmental
Harris & Associates Willdan Engineering
Helix Environmental Planning
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 32 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from the Agreements with Dudek and EPD Solutions, Inc.
The motion carried, 7- 0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 — Pass
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33. Historic Property Preservation Agreements
Department( s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorizethe CityManager, or designee, to executethe attachedMillsAct agreements with the below -referencedpropertyowners for the identifiedstructure(s), subjectto non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Property Owner( s) Historic Property
Preservation
Agreement No.
Address/ House Vote by
HRC
The Peterson 2023- 07 1908 North 8: 0: 0: 0
Living Trust Dated Agreement No. Greenleaf Street
August 15, 2003 2023- 195)
4th and Broadway 2023- 08 302 West Fourth
OZ SPE, LLC, a Agreement No. Street
Delaware Limited 2023- 196)
Liability Company
2. Determine that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemptions ER No. 2023- 61 and ER No. 2023- 78 will be filed for the projects.
34. First Amendment to Agreement with TriTech Software Systems for Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System Software ( General Fund) Department( s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the agreement with TriTech Software Systems for the continued implementation as well as support and maintenance of Computer Aided Dispatch and Records Management System software for an additional three-year period beginning November 23, 2023 through November 22, 2026, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-197).
35.Adopt a Resolution, Approve an Agreement and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the FY 2022 Emergency ManagementPerformance Grant (Non -General Fund)
Department( s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to act on behalf of the City of Santa Ana for obtaining federal funds related to homeland security, emergency management and/or disaster recovery, provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and sub -granted through the State of California and the Countyof Orange.
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Resolution No. 2023- 072 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HER DESIGNEE( S) TO OBTAIN 2022 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with the County of Orange for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024, for the FY 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant in an amount not to exceed 52,569, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney ( Agreement No. 2023- 198).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $ 52,569 in Law Enforcement Grants revenue account, and appropriating same to the Emergency Management Performance Grant expenditure account. ( Requires five affirmative votes)
36. Award Purchase Order to Advanced Exercise Fitness Solutions for Exercise Equipment in the Amount of $ 76, 203 and Resolution to Accept Donation of Exercise Equipment for the Santa Ana Police Department Fitness Center Specification No. 23- 169) ( Non - General Fund)
Department( s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize a one- time purchase and payment of Purchase Order to Advanced Exercise Fitness Solutions for various Life Fitness cardio and Hammer Strength exercise equipment and installation for the Santa Ana Police Department Fitness Center in the amount of $ 76, 203.
2. Adopt a resolution accepting the donation of two Life Fitness Treadmills, valued at 14, 743. 97, from the Santa Ana Police Officers Association.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 073 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF GYM
EQUIPMENT FROM THE SANTA ANA POLICE OFFICER ASSOCIATION FOR USE IN THE BRUCE R. CARLSON FITNESS CENTER LOCATED AT THE
SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT
37. Resolution Authorizing the Grant Application, Acceptance, and Execution of Grant Funds from the California State Library' s Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program.
Department( s): Library
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the application, acceptance, and execution of grant funds from the California State Library's Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program, approval to implement the awarded project, and designate Library Services Director, Brian Sternberg, as the Authorized Representative to enter into the grant agreement.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 074 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE GRANT APPLICATION,
ACCEPTANCE, AND EXECUTION OF THE GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT OF 2022 ( AB 178) OR THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA BUDGET ACT OF 2023 ( SB 101)
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan expressed excitement and spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for their hard work and expressed support for the item.
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
MINUTES: At 9:07 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered.
38. Rental Registry Informational Report
Department( s): Community DevelopmentAgency
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
MINUTES: Community Development ExecutiveDirector Mike Garcia gave a presentationregardingthe RentalRegistryInformationalReport.
Mayor Amezcua inquiredregarding the information no longer being collectedand the required documents.
Rent Stabilization Manager Maricela Marquez spoke regarding the information and documentation no longer required or collected related to the rental registry.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding complaints data.
Rent Stabilization Manager Maricela Marquez spoke regarding collection and retention of data.
Councilmember Phan thanked Manager Marquez for all her hard work and efforts and inquired regarding complaints data retention
CityClerkJenniferL. Hallspokeregardingtheretentionof dataandredactionofprivate information.
ManagerMarquezspokeregardingretentionof data by the department.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for the presentation, information, and resources provided to the public
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Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza clarified the retention of emails and spoke highly of Rent Stabilization Manager Maricela Marquez.
39. Consider Whether to Adopt a Resolution Calling and Giving Notice of a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Santa Ana on November 5, 2024, Requesting Consolidation with the Statewide GeneralElection, and Placing a Ballot Measure Before the Voters Asking Whether to Amend the Santa Ana City Charter to Authorize and Implement Noncitizen Voting in Municipal Elections Department( s): City Attorney Office
Recommended Action: Approvea ResolutionCallingand GivingNoticeof a General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Santa Ana on November 5, 2024 for the Submission of a Ballot Measure to the Qualified Voters Proposing an Amendment to the Santa Ana City Charter to Authorizeand ImplementNoncitizen Voting in Municipal Elections.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 075 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FOR
THE SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS ASKING IF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SHOULD PERMIT NONCITIZEN VOTING IN ALL CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS ( includes determination that the Resolution 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 in the environment and it is not a project" as defined in section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines) MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho gave a brief report regarding the proposed resolution,
Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding the democratic process of voting for or against the item, and requested amended language to the resolution to include ' shall the City of Santa Ana' s City Charter be amended to allow, by the November 2026 General Municipal Election non -citizen City residents including those who are taxpayers and parents, to vote in all of City of Santa Ana' s municipal elections.' Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding the reason for non -citizen voting.
Mayor Amezcua inquired regarding the cost of litigation.
City Attorney Carvalho provided estimated costs of initial legal fees of $ 500,000, and up to double the amount for additional legal fees, and spoke regarding the length of time for litigation, outsidelegal counselcosts, and existinglitigationcosts.
Councilmember Phan requested clerical edits to five whereas clauses in the resolution, amended ballot measure language `shall the City of Santa Ana's City Charter be amended to allow, by the November 2028 General Municipal Election, non - CITY COUNCIL 25 NOVEMBER 07, 2023
citizen City residents, includingthose who are taxpayersand parents, to vote in all of CityofSantaAna's municipalelections,' andregardingSection1203adddefinitionof municipal elections before the last sentence ' municipal elections include all local electionsat whichthe Mayorand City Councilmembersor any othermunicipalofficers are elected ballot measures are considered and initiatives and referendums are proposed,' and the last sentence ' November 2028.'
Councilmember Hernandez expressed support for Councilmember Phan' s amendments.
City Attorney Carvalhoclarifiedthat staff recommendationis version one and version two is proposed amendments by Councilmember Phan.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of version two and spoke regarding the cost of litigation versus the cost of a special recall election.
MOTION: Councilmember Vazquez moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 39, as amended ( Version Two), seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra spoke in opposition to the item and expressed concern regarding the cost of litigation.
Mayor Amezcua inquired regarding the process and costs if the Registrar of Voters Office does not take on the election.
CityClerkJenniferL. Hallspokeregardinganin-houseelectionsprocessandestimated costs associated with a standalone election, provided an approximate initial start-up for equipment of $ 664, 000 - $ 884,000, operating costs of $689,000 - $ 832, 000, and one standalone election cost of $1.35-$ 1.69 million. She stated costs are in reference to a surroundingOrange Countycity with a similar populationsize and clarified additional research is necessary to provide full economic impact.
Mayor Amezcua expressedconcernregarding theprocessand costs associatedwith the election and inquired where monies would come from.
ActingCityManagerStevenA. Mendozastatedcostswouldcomefromthegeneral fund and spoke regarding a study conducted for municipal health agency.
Discussion ensued regarding costs associated with the election, litigation, processes, requiredpersonnel, the right to vote, research, legalities, and implementation.
Councilmember Penaloza expressed concern regarding the unknowns, funding and lack of discussion and he stated he would not support this item until discussion and research have been done.
Councilmember Phan spoke in support of the item.
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CouncilmemberBacerraspokeregardingtheimportanceof completinga thoroughstudy.
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez expressed concern regarding Council blocking funding.
Mayor Amezcua expressed concern regarding funding and the unknowns.
MOTION: Councilmember Vazquez moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 39, as amended ( Version Two), seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 4- 3, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,
COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ,
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 4 — 3 — Pass
END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
RECESS
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council meeting to convene the Housing Authority meeting at 10: 18 P.M.
RECONVENE
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council meeting to order at 10:20 P.M.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.
COUNCILCOMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE — If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for membersof the Councilto providea brieforal reporton attendanceof any regionalboardor commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding the genocide of Palestine and stated he and Councilmember Hernandez would bring a resolution in solidarity with Palestine and ceasefire forward.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez stated she would release her office hour flyers and invited all to attend the Veterans Day events.
Councilmember Phan thanked Assemblymember Valencia and Congressmember Correa for the invitation to the Youth Congressional Leaders Panel, thanked staff for all their hard work and efforts, and thanked veterans for their service.
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Councilmember Hernandez thanked all for their attendance, and staff for their hard work and efforts and spoke regarding a resolution in solidarity with Palestine and a ceasefire and the Native American Heritage Festival on November 12.
Councilmember Bacerra wished all veterans a Happy Veterans Day! Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding ethics complaints from Former City Manager Kristine RidgeconcerningCouncilmemberHernandez. Shestatedit is a confidentialmatterandin accordance with Section 401.5 of the City Charter the Mayor appointed an AdHoc Committee which met several times to review documents and spoke with staff members regardingthe matter. The Committeeproposed to Councilthat they refer the matter to the CityAttorney for an investigationby an independentinvestigator. She thankedall residents that attended the Santiago Creek meeting and requested a report from the Joint School Board and City Councilmeeting, noted her attendanceat Girls Conferenceat Santa Ana College and thanked all those who volunteered at the event. She wished everyone a Happy Veterans Day and thanked them for their service.
ADJOURNMENT -- Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council meeting at 10:33 P.M.
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