Santa Ana City Council
November 21, 2023

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DRAFT Minutes of the
Special Closed Session and Regular
Meeting of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
April 18, 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

SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Special Closed Session Meeting to order at 4:38 P.M.

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

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ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.

Councilmembers Penaloza, Phan, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Lopez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Bacerra and Hernandez joined the meeting during Closed Session.

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

MINUTES: No in person or virtual public comments were received regarding Closed Session Agenda items. City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced that one (1) email was received regarding Closed Session Item No. 03.

RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:39 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL­ EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:

A. Candelario Jalomo v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30­2019­01118103­CU­WT­CJC

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations:

Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) Full­Time Employees

3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(California Government Code Section 54947(b)(1))
Title: City Manager

4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(California Government Code Section 54957.6)
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
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RECONVENE: - City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council at 7:23 P.M. and recessed the Special Closed Session Meeting to be reconvened following the Regular Meeting.

At 11:51 P.M., Mayor Amezcua reconvened the Special Closed Session Meeting and recessed to consider the Closed Session items.

Councilmember Hernandez left the meeting at 12:16 A.M. on April 19, 2023.

Mayor Amezcua reconvened the Special Closed Session Meeting.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action from Closed Session.

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Closed Session meeting.

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the Special Closed Session Meeting at 1:17 A.M., on April 19, 2023.

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:23 P.M.

ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tem
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Kristine Ridge
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall

ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. All members were present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jeffrey Katz
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Juan Plascencia
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced a revision of the recipient for the Workers’ Memorial Day Proclamation to Southern California Coalition for Occupational Safety & Health and the move of Item No. 21, the first reading of an ordinance amending Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 8-6 pertaining to license requirements, from the Consent Calendar to the Business Calendar.

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Selina Mendez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.

2. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Councilmember Vazquez to Southern California Coalition for Occupational Safety & Health declaring April 28, 2023 as Workers’ Memorial Day. (Revised 4/12/23)
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3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra and Councilmember Penaloza to the 2023 Santa Ana Police Athletic & Activity League Ladybug Champions for their Exceptional Athletic Performance.

4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to the Santa Ana Police Department’s 2023 Distinguished Service Medal Recipient, Detective Joshua Espadas, and Uniformed Officer of the Year, Officer Dominic Dominguez.

5. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Boat People SOS Center for Community Advancement declaring April 30 as Black April.

MINUTES: At 7:32 P.M. Mayor Amezcua considered the agenda out of order and heard Ceremonial Presentation Item No. 03 first, followed by Item No. 02, Item No. 04, Item No. 05, and Item No. 01.

MINUTES: At 8:14 P.M. Mayor Amezcua considered the agenda out of order and heard Public Comments prior to the Staff Presentations.

PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non­agenda items, except for public hearings.

Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.

MINUTES:

City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received:
seven (7) non-agenda comments, one (1) comment regarding Agenda Item No. 9, five (5) regarding Item No. 22, and three (3) regarding Item No. 24. She also announced that the Public Comment time limit would be two (2) minutes.

The following speakers addressed Council via teleconference:

1. Lucy Solorzano requested Council direct staff to schedule a community meeting regarding the proposed Dog Park at Centennial Park.

2. David Ball spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 24.

3. Lisa spoke on behalf of VietRise and provided comments regarding Councilmember Bacerra and photographs presented at a previous meeting.

The following speakers addressed Council in-person:

4. Johanna Lopez provided comments on an article published regarding the Santa Ana Police Department.

5. Michael Myers spoke regarding office space vacancies and the housing crisis.

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6. Martha Molina spoke regarding the Riverview Golf Course.

7. Irma Jauregui spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 24.

8. Boris Gresley spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 21.

9. Danny Vega spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 24 and the Santa Ana Police Department.

10. John Hanna spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 24 and transparency.

11. Kristian Grimaldo spoke regarding housing insecurity his family is experiencing and requested help.

12. Sarai Arpero (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding tenant rights and eviction conditions.

13. Silvia Ramos (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding tenant rights and violations.

14. Marcela Prado (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding the disruption to businesses in Downtown Santa Ana as a result of the OC Street Car construction.

15. Fernando Delgado provided comments on an article published regarding the Santa Ana Police Department and the Major Enforcement Team (MET).

16. Marie Cofinco spoke regarding her nephew’s death and police brutality.

17. Kourosh Karimi spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 24.

18. Jose Armendariz spoke regarding the appointment of Fernando Delgado to the Police Oversight Commission.

19. Gaurav Karan spoke regarding the appointment of Fernando Delgado to the Police Oversight Commission.

20. Ferdinand Silero commented on the healthcare workers minimum wage.

21. Ana Leon (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding signs and displays in front of downtown businesses.

22. Maria Perez (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding the closure of her business located in Downtown Santa Ana.

23. Carolyn McHardy provided comments on the Riverview Golf Course.

24. Maribel Gomez (translation: Spanish) provided comments on the disruption to businesses in Downtown Santa Ana as a result of the OC Street Car construction.

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25. Sonia Hernandez (translation: Spanish) provided comments on increasing the healthcare minimum wage to $25 an hour.

26. Valentin Martinez (translation: Spanish) provided comments on the disruption to businesses in Downtown Santa Ana as a result of the OC Street Car construction.

27. Jose Garay (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding trees lining his street and the issues they are causing to the sidewalks.

28. Juliet Castro (translation: Spanish) provided comments on the disruption to businesses in Downtown Santa Ana as a result of the OC Street Car construction.

29. Martin Ocampo (translation: Spanish) requested additional trash cans and security in Downtown Santa Ana.

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

6. Homelessness Update
MINUTES: Homeless Services Division Manager Ken Gominsky Jr. provided a brief presentation on Homeless Services Data Dashboard, drugs and homelessness, and CARE Court.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 7 through 20.

MINUTES: At 9:39 P.M., Councilmember Hernandez pulled Agenda Item No. 09 and Mayor Pro Tem Lopez pulled Agenda Item No. 20 for separate discussion and consideration.

MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 7 through 20 with the exception of Agenda Item Nos. 09 and 20, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez.

The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER

HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,

COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,

MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 - Pass

CONSENT CALENDAR
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7. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

8. Minutes from the Special Closed Session and Regular Meeting of September 20, 2022
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

9. Appoint Nadin Said Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 Representative to the Police Oversight Commission for a Full­Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Nadin Said to the Police Oversight Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer Oath of Office.

MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez requested the item be brought back at a later date in order to allow him additional time to meet with the nominee.

MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to continue Item No. 09 to May 2, 2023, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez.

SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve Item No. 09 as presented, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua requested staff the research the implementation of procedures for future nominees’ appointments.

Councilmember Bacerra commented on streamlining future nominees’ appointments and suggested the nominees’ names be circulated amongst the Council prior to adding them to the agenda.

SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve Item No. 09 as presented, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.

The motion failed, 3-4, by the following roll call vote:

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AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER

PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA

COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,

COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ
NONE
NONE
Status: 3 – 4 - Fail
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to continue Item No. 09 to May 2, 2023, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez.

The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER

HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,

COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,

MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0- Pass

10. Award a Purchase Order to Siemens Industry, Inc. in the Amount of $400,000 to Automate Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Building Controls at the Ross Annex (Specification No. 23­047) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one­time purchase order and payment to Siemens Industry, Inc. for the automation of HVAC building controls on the third and fourth floors of the Ross Annex Building in the amount of $356,538, plus a contingency of $43,462 for a total amount not to exceed $400,000, subject to non­substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.

11. Award Purchase Order to Matthews Specialty Vehicles, in the Amount of $439,922, for an F­59 Ford Chassis Book Mobile Conversion Vehicle (Specification No. 23­013) (General Fund and Cannabis Public Benefits Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency and Library Services Agency Recommended Action: Authorize a one­time purchase and payment to Matthews Specialty Vehicles for a 2023 F9 Ford chassis book mobile conversion, in the amount of $414,922, plus a contingency of $25,000 for a total amount not to exceed $439,922, subject to non­substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.

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12. Authorize a One­Time Appropriation Adjustment of $500,000 Using General Funds Balance to Increase the FY 2022­23 Annual Amount for Asphalt Pothole Repair by $300,000, and the Remaining $200,000 Will be Issued Through Emergency Purchase Order Procedures to Quickly Improve Service Levels For Pothole Repairs (Specification No. 18­092) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a one­time appropriation of $500,000 using General Fund balance to 01117017 Public Works ­ Service Enhancements for FY 2022­23 Roadway Maintenance. (Requires five affirmative votes)

2. Approve an amendment to the Purchase Order Contract with All American Asphalt for asphalt pothole repair to increase the current term by $300,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $1,200,000, and add one, two­year renewal term to the purchase order exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, subject to non­ substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.

13. Award a Construction Contract to Diamond Construction & Design in the Amount of $1,374,150 for the Kennedy Elementary and Villa Fundamental Intermediate Safe Route to School (SRTS) Project With an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $1,659,049 (Project No. 20­6963, ATPSB1L­5063(199) (General and Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022­23 Capital Improvement Program to include $130,000 of funding in General Fund for the Kennedy Elementary and Villa Fundamental Intermediate SRTS.

3. Authorize the reallocation of unspent Measure M2 Local Fairshare funds from various projects; $128,316 from Bike Lane Project Development, $84,733 from Traffic Safety Project Development, and $25,000 from the Jackson Elementary Improvements Project, for a total of $238,047 to the Kennedy Elementary and Villa Fundamental Intermediate SRTS Project to complete the project’s funding requirement.

4. Award a construction contract to Diamond Construction & Design, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,374,150, for construction of the Kennedy Elementary and Villa Fundamental Intermediate SRTS Project, for the term beginning April 18, 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.

5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,659,049, which includes $1,374,150 for the construction contract, $147,484 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $137,415 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.

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6. Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER­2020­96 was filed for Project 20­6963.

14. Approve Additional Contingency Funds for an Existing Construction Contract with HYM Engineering, in the Amount of $1,198,427, for the Santa Ana Zoo Giant River Otter and Primate Trials Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $7,798,427 (Project No. 16­2658) (General and Non­General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to recognize $1,198,427 for $1,056,880 in additional contingency funds and $141,547 in additional contract administration, inspection, and testing for a new estimated total construction delivery cost of $7,798,427. The new estimated total construction delivery costs include $5,289,238 for the construction contract, $923,385 for contract administration, inspection, testing, and a $1,585,804 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, subject to non­substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.

2.Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022­23 Capital Improvement Program for $1,198,427.

15. Award a Construction Contract to CJW Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $4,942,135, Approve an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022­23 CIP, and Approve Amendment to the Agreement with J. Smith & T. Muli, Inc. to Increase the Contract for the Centennial Lake Circulation Renovation Project with an Estimated Total Delivery Cost of $6,179,135 (Project No. 18­2681) (Revive Santa Ana program) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022­23 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,342,240 of funding in American Rescue Plan Funds for the Centennial Lake Circulation Renovation project.

2. Award a construction contract to CJW Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $4,942,135, for the construction of the Centennial Lake Circulation Renovation Project, for a term beginning April 18, 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
$6,179,135, which includes $4,942,135 for the construction contract; $742,000 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $495,000 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.

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with J. Smith & T. Muli, Inc. to increase the Contract Amount by $11,500, for a total amount not to exceed $61,391, for lake engineering and construction services for the remaining term of the agreement, beginning May 20, 2022 through December 31, 2023, including up to two additional one­year periods upon a writing executed by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement Nos. 2023-061 and 2023-062).

5. Determine the recommended actions are exempt for further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER­2023­31 was filed for Project 18­2681.

16. Approve Agreements with Hillsborough Fence Company, J & A Engineering Corporation, and Quality Fence Co. Inc., for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $3,000,000, for up to a Five­Year Term for As­Needed Installation, Maintenance, and Repair for Fencing and Gate Services (Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Hillsborough Fence Company, J & A Engineering Corporation, and Quality Fence Co. Inc. to provide on­call installation, maintenance, and repair for fencing and gates, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a three­year term beginning April 18, 2023 and expiring April 18, 2026, with provisions for two, one­year extensions, subject to non­substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Core Agreement No. 2023-063).

17. Approve Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc., for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $2,950,000, for On­Call Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Caltrans federally procured agreement with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. to provide On­Call Material Testing and Special Inspection Services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $950,000, for a term beginning April 18, 2023 and expiring July 5, 2024, with provisions for two, one­year extensions, subject to non­ substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Core Agreement No. 2023-064).

2.Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the standard agreement with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. to provide On­Call Material Testing and Special Inspection Services, and increase the contract amount by $1,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for the remaining term through July 5, 2024, subject to non­substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Core Agreement No. 2023-065).

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18. Approve First Amendment to Agreement with Elite Special Events, Inc. to Increase the Not­to­Exceed Amount by $20,000 per Year through June 30, 2023, for a Total Agreement Amount of $38,050, to Provide Event Equipment and Services at Various City Events (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Elite Special Events to provide event equipment and services for various City events, to increase the amount by $20,000, for a total not­to­exceed amount of $38,050, through June 30, 2023, subject to non­substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-066).

19. Historic Property Preservation Agreement
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the below­referenced property owners for the identified structure(s), subject to non­substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (includes determination that the proposed project is exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the following Categorical Exemption will be filed for this project: ER No. 2023­10).

Property Owner(s), Historic Property Preservation Agreement No., Address/House, Vote by HRC
Brian and Krystle Newquist, 2023­01, 2311 N. Benton Way, 8:1:0:0 (Murashie dissented) (Agreement No. 2023-067)

20. Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Accept the California Automated Permit Processing Program Grant in the Amount of $100,000 and Execute the Grant Agreement with the State of California Energy Commission, and Approve an Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing Funds
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-018

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING

THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE CALI FORNI A ENERGY COM MISSION FOR THE CALIFORNIA AUTOMATED PERMIT PROCESSI NG PROGRA M (includes determination that the proposed action is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines as there is no potential for any environmental impact).

2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing the CalAPP grant funds, in the amount of $100,000, to revenue account number and appropriate same to CITY COUNCIL 14 April 18, 2023
expenditure account numbers. (Requires five affirmative votes) MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Lopez requested staff provide the public information regarding the current solar panel state program.

MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Lopez moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 20, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.

The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER

HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,

COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,

MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
MINUTES: At 9:51 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered.

21. First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Section 8­6 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Pertaining to License Requirements of Contractors and Subcontractors to Include the Collection and Disclosure of Information Regarding Pending or Prior Enforcement Actions for any State or Federal Labor Violations (Revised 4/12/23) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of Ordinance Amendment No. 2023­ 02 – An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Section 8­6 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) pertaining to license requirements of contractors and subcontractors to include the collection and disclosure of information regarding pending or prior enforcement actions for any state or federal labor violations.

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8­6 RELATING TO LICENSE REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS (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 in the environment, as there is no possibility it will have a

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significant effect on the environment, and it is not a “project,” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines).

MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 21, seconded by Councilmember Phan.

The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER

HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,

COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,

MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 – Pass

22. Early Direction for Fiscal Year 2023­24 Budget Cycle Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide early budget direction to staff for the upcoming fiscal year.

MINUTES: Director of Finance Management Services Kathryn Downs provided a brief presentation. Discussion ensued regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Cycle.

Councilmember Penaloza provided direction regarding the current commissioner payment amount, spay and neuter programs, and the opioid settlement services.

Councilmember Vazquez commented on library services, community events, housing services, and a school liaison.

Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of a trap, neuter, and release program. He provided direction to staff regarding a new youth center, additional senior centers, breakfast programs, Fiestas Patrias, street improvements, and additional youth services.

Councilmember Phan spoke regarding street maintenance, additional youth services, library services, opioid settlement services, and community event funding.

Councilmember Bacerra provided comments on traffic signal improvements, community police staffing, cannabis tax rates, opioid settlement services, and new revenue generators.

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Mayor Pro Tem Lopez provided comments on future community surveys, general funding expenditures, animal control services, and opioid settlement services.

Mayor Amezcua provided comments on youth programs, additional police officers, additional code enforcements officers, gang prevention programs, expansion of the Discovery Cube, crossing guards, and opioid settlement services.

23. Resolution Declaring the Termination of Local Emergency Regarding the COVID­19 Pandemic
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-019

A RESOLUTION OF THE SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL DECLARING THE

TERMINATION OF THE PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID­19) PANDEMIC
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief summary of the item.

MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 23, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.

The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER

PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER

VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE

MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
Status: 5 – 0 - 2 – Pass

24. Resolution Declaring Opposition to Assembly Bill 742 (Jackson) Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-020

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OPPOSING CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 742 (JACKSON)
MINUTES: Senior Management Analyst Daniel Soto provided a brief presentation.

Council discussion ensued regarding the Resolution Declaring Opposition to Assembly Bill 742.

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MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 24, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.

The motion carried, 5-2, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER

PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM

LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA

COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER

VAZQUEZ
NONE
NONE
Status: 5 – 2 – Pass
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**

25. Sunshine Ordinance Amendments Work Study Session
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.

MINUTES: At 11:33 P.M., the Work Study Session was considered.

Director of Planning and Building Minh Thai announced that he had provided Council a summary of proposed changes. Council had no additional questions or comments.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: Assistant City Manager Steven Mendoza made community announcements regarding the 5K and 10K races and the Dia De Los Ninos Event.

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. 1 April 12–14, 2023 Mayor Amezcua – League of California Cities City Leaders Summit in Sacramento, CA

WORK STUDY SESSION
CITY COUNCIL 18 April 18, 2023
MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez provided comments on the upcoming Fiestas Patrias event and congratulated his students for winning a bronze medal at a recent speech competition.

Councilmember Hernandez thanked residents for their participation and wished everyone a goodnight.

Councilmember Bacerra thanked the City of Orange for their assistance and advocating for an additional bus stop for the City and wished everyone a good night.

Councilmember Phan provided comments on Astiva Health, the Los Amigos High School English and Civics Department, a free legal clinic she hosted at Newhope Library, and the importance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Councilmember Penaloza commented on Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Denim Day, requested the water tower be lit up in teal in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness month, and congratulated Norma Orozco on her promotion to Senior Deputy City Clerk.

Mayor Pro Tem Lopez announced that the Orange County Transportation (OCTA) is looking for participants for their teen council and spoke of the importance of public transportation.

Mayor Amezcua announced that Republic Services would be hosting a free compost event on April 29, 2023 at Centennial Park. She disclosed her participation in the League of California Cities City Leaders Summit in Sacramento. She summarized her first Coffee with the Mayor event and the City’s Easter event.

Mayor Amezcua announced that Council would be adjourning the Regular Meeting and reconving the Special Closed Session meeting at 11:51 P.M.

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Regular Meeting at 11:51 P.M.

Respectfully submitted:
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Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk