Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City
Council
City of Santa Ana, California
November 21, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 5: 00 P. M.
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5: 30 P. M.
Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
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MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session Meeting to order at 5:04 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
Acting City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
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
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ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City ClerkJenniferL. Hall conductedroll call.
Councilmembers Pena/oza, Phan and Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present.
Councilmember Bacerra and Hernandez, and Mayor Pro Tem Lopez joined the meeting duringClosedSession. CouncilmemberHernandezwasabsent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Membersof the public may addressthe City Councilon Closed Session items.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced there were no public comments regarding Closed Session.
RECESS — CityCouncilwill recessto ClosedSessionfor the purposeof conductingregular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 5:05 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS — The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matterswithoutmembersof thepublicpresent. TheCityCouncilfinds, basedonadvicefrom theCityAttorney, thatdiscussioninopensessionofthefollowingmatterswillprejudicethe positionofthe Cityinexistingandanticipatedlitigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957. 6( a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organization:
Service Employees' International Union ( SEIU) Part -Time Civil Service Employees
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code 54957
Title: Acting City Manager/interim City Manager/PermanentCity Manager CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The CityAttorneywill reporton any action(s) from Closed Session.
RECONVENE — CityCouncilwill reconveneto continueregularCitybusiness.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: MayorAmezcuareconvenedthe City Councilmeetingto orderat 5:35 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 Hall
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez ( arrived at 5:40 P.M.), Penaloza, Phan, and Vazquez, MayorPro TernLopez, and MayorAmezcua werepresent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Fire Chief James Henerey
Pastor Tommy Cota
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza announced changes to Agenda Item No. 32 exhibit I language in section I- I of the Resolutionshouldstate, "Moreover, finding b' of Section 66474 as part of the SMA can be made." and Agenda Item No. 34 exhibit 2 section 6 entitled Conflict of Interest, Retiree shall notify the City Council of the conflict instead ofjust the Mayor.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
MINUTES: MayorAmezcua presented a certificate of recognition to the Seva Collection for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
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2. Certificateof RecognitionpresentedbyCouncilmemberBacerrato Roquette's Cafe Bistro in Honor of their One -Year Anniversary
MINUTES: CouncilmemberBacerra presented a certificate of recognition to Roquette's Cafe & Bistroin honorof theirone-year anniversaryand contributionsto the localeconomy.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Update from League of California Cities
MINUTES: Connor Medina, Regional Public Affairs Manager, gave a presentation and update from the League of California Cities.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Publiccommentswill be heldduringthe beginningof the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items, except for public hearings. Comments for publichearingswilltakeplaceafterthe hearingis opened.
MINUTES:
The following speakers addressed the City Council in person:
1. Manuel Pineda spoke regarding a personal case.
2. Arturo Arteaga ( translation: Spanish) expressed concern regarding harassment by the CityandthePoliceDepartmentonCentralandMainStreetonhissmallbusinessand requestedthe Cityaid in assistingsmall businesses.
3. Antonio Quiroz ( translation: Spanish) expressed concern regarding harassment by the CityandthePoliceDepartmentat hislunchtruckon CentralandrequestedtheCity assist small businesses.
4. BettyLopez (translation: Spanish) expressedconcernregardingharassmentbytheCity and the Police Department at lunch trucks, the inability to work, and lack of sales.
5. Abdul Yousef spoke regarding the environmentat Gaza and requested a cease fire resolution.
6. Claudia Morales (translation: Spanish) expressed excitement for the failed recall efforts regarding Mayor Pro Tem Lopez.
7. Kadish Aburun spoke regarding the environmentat Gaza and requested a cease fire resolution.
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8. Jesus Vazquez spoke regarding Israel and Palestine.
9. Mario Alvarado spoke regarding elected officials' decorum at City Council meetings and representation of Ward 5.
10. Mia Verdin congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Lopez on beating the recall and spoke regarding transpired City events in the past 11 months.
The following speakers addressed the City Council via teleconference:
11. Nadeh Vali requested a cease fire resolution be placed on the agenda.
12. Santa Ana Resident 3 echoed previous speakers' request to place the cease fire resolution on the agenda.
13. Joese HernandezcongratulatedMayorPro TemLopezon beatingthe recall and spoke regarding the loss of funds related to the recall.
14. Ed McCoy spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 32.
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: One ( 1) commentregardingAgenda Item No. 30, One (1) commentregardingAgenda Item No. 32, and Five ( 5) non - agenda comments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS WERE CONSIDERED OUT OF ORDER AND HEARD PRIOR TO
THE CONSENT CALENDAR
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE — If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for membersof the Councilto providea brief oral reporton attendanceof any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez stated what he is thankful for.
Councilmember Phan thanked all who participated in and sponsored the Santa Anita Neighborhood Association Turkey Event, Parks and Recreation staff for Plaza Navidena, and stated what she is thankful for.
Mayor Amezcua announceda Board of Supervisorsmeeting on Tuesday, November28, 2023 at 9: 00 A. M. related to the Mental Health Association, thanked all for their assistance, sponsorship, and participation in turkey giveaway events, encouraged those with complaintsto fill a complaintform at the Police Departmentand spoke regarding the tree lighting ceremony. She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
CouncilmembersBacerra, Hernandez, Penaloza, and Mayor Pro Tem Lopez stated they would provide their comments at the end of the meeting.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances
MINUTES: At 6:52 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered. Councilmember Hernandez requested to comment on Agenda Item Nos. 14 and 16 and Councilmember Penaloza requested to comment on Agenda Item No. 16.
CouncilmemberBacerra pulled Agenda Item Nos. 6 and 29 for separate discussionand consideration.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 28 as the listed entity, Dyer 18, LLC, is a client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker, and Agenda Item No. 32 per Government Code Section 84308.
MayorPro TemLopezpulled Agenda Item No. 6 for separatediscussionand consideration and recused herself from Agenda Item No. 32 consistent with her position at the October meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve staff recommendations on the following ConsentCalendarItems: 4 through33with the exceptionof AgendaItem Nos. 6 and 29, 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
4. Excused Absences
Department( s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 and April 18, 2023
Department( s): City Clerk's Office
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Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
AGENDA ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION.
6. Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024 Department( s): City Clerk' s Office
Recommended Action:
1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.
2. Cancelthe regularlyscheduledCityCouncilmeetingsof January2, 2024, August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.
3. Directstaff to post Notice(s) of Cancellationand waive noticeto the City Council of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra requested the meeting of July 2, 2024 be canceled, August 6, 2024 be left, and add July 30, 2024 as a special meeting.
CouncilmemberPhan requestedthe meetingof July 2, 2024 and September3, 2024be cancelled, add July 30, 2024 special meeting, and leave the August 6, 2024 meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 6, as amended, to cancel the July 2 and September 3, 2024 meetings, add the July 30, 2024 Special meeting, and leave the August 6, 2024 meeting, seconded by Councilmember Phan.
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
City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet Drought Remains
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana' s response to the findings and recommendations of the 2022-2023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains, Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933. 05.
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8. Receiveand File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023 Department( s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: ReceiveandfileQuarterlyReportof Investmentsas of September 30, 2023.
9. ReceiveandFileQuarterlyReportof Contractsupto $50,000for Non -PublicWorks andupto $500,000for PublicWorksAuthorizedbytheCityManageras Permitted by Charter Section 421
Department( s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receiveand file QuarterlyReport of Contractsentered into betweenJuly1, 2023toSeptember30, 2023.
10. Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & Essential Care Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a Not -to -Exceed Aggregate Amount of 200, 000 ( Specification No. 23- 139) ( General Fund)
Department( s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listed belowfor the purchaseof nitrilegloveson an as -neededbasisin an annualamount notto exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed $ 200,000, for an initialone-yeartermexpiringon November14, 2024, withprovisionsforfour, one-year renewaloptions, subjectto non -substantivechangesapprovedby the CityManagerand City Attorney.
Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, CO
Essential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
11. Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt Street Maintenanceto Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period and Increase Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000 Specification No. 18-084) ( Non -General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorizethe City Managerto executean amendmentto the blanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance to extend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30, 2024, and increasethe annualcontractamountby $850,000 duringthe final extension period, for a revisedtotal annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount not to exceed 8,590,000 subjectto non -substantivechangesapprovedby the City Managerand City Attorney.
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12. Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex Hi -Ranger LT40 Bucket Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $ 246, 693 ( Specification No. 23- 166) ( General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorizea one-time purchaseand paymentof purchaseorder to Terex Utilities for one Terex Hi -Ranger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of $ 241, 693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $246,693, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
13. Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F- 550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $ 200, 647 ( Specification No. 23- 158) ( Non - General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F-550 Truck, in the amount of 180,647, plus a contingency amount of $ 20,000, for a total amount not to exceed 200,647, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
14. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds in the Amount of $ 280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel Paving Company, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for the West Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project ( Project No. 19- 6948 ( ATPSB1L- 5063( 195))) ( Non - General Fund).
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior -year fund balance of $280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account ( AU 0581702- 50001) and appropriate the same amount into the Residential Street improvementfund, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (AU 05817660-66220) for FY 2023-2024 capital operating expenses. ( Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amount of 488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a total Construction Delivery Cost of $ 2,557,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager.
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Capital Improvement Program for 280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project ( Project No. 19- 6948).
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MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
15. Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting and Support Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $ 750,000 for Up to a Five -Year Term Non - General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorizethe City Managerto executean agreementwith XV Solutionsto provideon -call supervisorycontrol and data acquisitionnetwork consulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for a three-year term beginningNovember21, 2023andexpiringNovember20, 2026, with provisionsforone, two-yearextension, subjectto non -substantivechangesapprovedby theCityManager andCityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023-200).
16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc, for the Design Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa' s Park Project No. 24-7533) ( Non -General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorizethe City Managerto executea consultantagreement with Little DiversifiedArchitecturalConsulting, Inc. to provide a park masterplan and design for a new communitycenter in the amount of $441,512, with a contingencyof 58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $ 500,000, for a three-year term beginning November21, 2023 and expiringNovember20, 2026, with an option for two, one-year extensions, subjectto non -substantivechangesapprovedby the City Managerand City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-201).
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding the project and in support of the item.
Councilmember Penaloza thanked Public Works for their hard work and efforts and spoke in support of the project.
Mayor Amezcua requested staff look into the La Chiquita mural.
Acting City ManagerStevenMendozaspokeregardingthe artistsof themural.
17. Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants for On -Call Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo & Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $ 2,000,000, for Up to a Five -Year Term ( General Fund and Non -General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorizethe City Managerto executeagreementswith Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provide on -call geotechnicalengineeringservicesfor a sharedaggregateamountnot to exceed CITY COUNCIL 10 November 21. 2023
2,000,000, for a three-year term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring on November 20, 2026, with the provision for one two-year extension, subject to non - substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023- 202).
18. Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the Agreement Term and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $ 250, 000 for Automated Metering Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Services Non - General Fund) ( Project 16- 6460)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third amendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term to expire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $ 250, 000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney ( Agreement No. A- 2023- 227).
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 2023- 24 Capital Improvement Program to include 250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering InfrastructureProject.
19. Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software Support Services and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $ 291,621.75 for Up to a Three- Year Term ( Non - General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with AVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installation services to the City's water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5% contingency of 13,886. 75, for a total not to exceed $ 291, 621. 75, for a three- year term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023-203).
20. Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extend the Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software Non - General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software to extend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses to the previously executed amount, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-204).
21. Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement Compliance Services by an Additional $ 250, 000 for the Remainder of the Agreement Term ( Non - General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement compliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder of the term, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023- 205).
22. Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Related to City Manager Recruitment ( General Fund)
Department( s): City Attorney's Office, Human Resources Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for organizational and leadership development consulting services, including executive search services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginning November 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional six-month extension, in an amount not to exceed $ 50, 000 ( Agreement No. 2023- 206).
23. Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreement for Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore ( LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson & Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for Legal Services; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services ( General Fund)
Department( s): City Attorney Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action:
1. Authorizethe City Managerto executean Agreementwith LCWto providespecial legal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $ 300, 000 for a term beginning November 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional one-year extension, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney ( Agreement No. A-2023- 207).
Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Services with LCW to providetrainingand consultingservicesas a memberof the Orange County Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not to exceed $ 5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney ( Agreement No. A- 2023- 2 0 8 ).
Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with the law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC ( RWG) for legal services for municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, elections work and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $ 300, 000 for a total amount not to exceed $ 550, 000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney Agreement No. A 2023- 209).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited to litigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November 21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $ 500, 000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023-210).
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including but not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rent stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21, 2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $ 500, 000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023-211).
24. Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technology hardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $ 555,407 Specification No. 23- 145) ( Non - General Fund) ( Revive Santa Ana Program) Department( s): Information Technology
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize a one- time purchase and payment of Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technology hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $ 482, 962, plus a 15% contingency of 72, 445, for a total not to exceed amount of $ 555, 407, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for HPE' s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. is an authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding for HPE' s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc.
There is no fiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company ( Agreement NaAk2023- 212).
25. Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $ 640, 000 from the State Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program ( Non -General Fund) Department( s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California - Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, for a one-year period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $ 640, 000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A 2023-213).
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2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $ 640, 000 in the Office of Traffic Safety, Federal Grant -Indirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. ( Requires five affirmative votes)
26. Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant ( Non - General Fund) Department( s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriffs Department accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of 110,336, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A 2023-214).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $ 110, 336 in the Law Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice Assistance expenditure accounts. ( Requires five affirmative votes.)
27. Approve Agreements with Mission - Centered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of 189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $ 134,600 to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program Non - General Fund)
Department( s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute three- year agreements, with two one-year renewal options, with the following two vendors to provide on -going training deliverables to the Anaheim/ Santa Ana Urban Area on an as -needed basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in an aggregate amount not to exceed $ 324, 475, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
Mission - Centered Solutions, Inc. — total amount not to exceed $ 189, 875 Agreement No. A- 2023- 215)
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC — total amount not to exceed 134, 600( Agreement No. Ar2023- 216)
28. Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program Funds ( Non - General Fund)
Department( s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of Police or their designee( s) to accept an additional $ 105, 000 in FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the sub -recipient award from 1, 822, 800 to $ 1, 927, 800.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 076 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022 URBAN
AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUB - RECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $ 105,000 in grant revenuefrom the FY 2022 UrbanAreaSecurityInitiativefundingprogram revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. ( Requires five affirmative votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023- 217).
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 32 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 6-0- 1, by the following roll call vote:
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
AGENDA ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION.
29. Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program ( Non -General Fund) Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program 2024- 25 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 077 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR CITY COUNCIL 15 November 21. 2023
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-078 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program projectsintothe Seven -YearCapitalImprovementProgramfor FiscalYear 2024-25.
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding the two recommendedprojects, and askedif theCitywouldbeapplyingforanycompetitivefundingrelatedtotransitenhancement projects
Public Works Director Nabil Saba spoke regarding transit enhancements — bus stops, bus shelter furniture, two grants for the Cal -Trans Clean Californiaproject to improve train station improvements, and stated he continues to look for more funds to enhance transit service in the City.
CouncilmemberBacerrarequestedimprovementintransit mobilityin the City.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 29, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER
MAYOR PRO TEM
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 Pass
BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
30. Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorizethe City Managerto submit selected projectsto the Orange County TransportationAuthority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation Improvement Program.
Adopta Resolutioncertifyingthat the City has the resourcesto fund the projects submitted for inclusion into the 2025- 2030 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, andconfirmthe City's commitmentto implementall projectssubmittedto the program.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 079 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/ 24- 2029/ 30
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY' S
COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31. Density Bonus Agreement No. 2023-02 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department( s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 2023-02 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 080 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2023- 02 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTY- TWO UNITS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD ( APN: 198- 051- 17) ( includes determination that no additional environmental review will be required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2022-12 will be filed for this project)
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P& P Bros Corp., for a 55-year term, for a rental residential development consisting of 22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023-218).
32. Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 2023-02 and 2023-03 and Overturning the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review ( SPR) No. 2023- 01 and Tentative Tract Map ( TTM) No. 2023- 03 ( County Map No. 19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a Mixed -Use Development Known as Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department( s): Planning and BuildingAgency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying SPR No. 2023- 01 and TTM No. 2023- 03 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 081 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 2023- 02 AND 2023- 03 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW ( SPR) NO. 2023- 01 AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP ( TTM) NO. 2023- 03 ( COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO CITY COUNCIL 17 November 21. 2023
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED - USE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS CABRILLO TOWN CENTER AT 1901 AND 1971 EAST FOURTH STREET AND 515 AND 525 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE, COLLECTIVELY 1901 EAST FOURTH STREET ( APNS: 400- 051- 02; 400- 051- 09; 400- 051- 14; AND 400- 051- 15) MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 32 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 5-0-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER PHAN ( recusal), MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ recusal)
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 5 — 0 - 2 — Pass
33. Second One - Year Extension of Site Plan Review No. 2016- 03 and Variance Nos. 2017- 05 and 2017- 06 for The Madison Mixed - Use Development Project Located at 200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department( s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a second one- year extension of Site Plan Review No. 2016- 03, Variance No. 2017- 05, and Variance No. 2017- 06.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 082 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONE- YEAR EXTENSION OF SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2016- 03, VARIANCE NO. 2017- 05, AND VARIANCE NO. 2017- 05, AND VARIANCE NO. 2017- 06 FOR THE MADISON MIXED - USE DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section 15061( b)( 3).
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
MINUTES: At 7: 09 P. M., the Business Calendar was considered.
34. Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section CITY COUNCIL 18 November 21. 2023
21221( h) ( Interim City Manager)( General Fund)
Department( s): City Attorney's Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolutionappointingan InterimCity Managereffective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment agreement Agreement No. A2023- 219).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 083 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER ON AN
INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 34, as amended per section 6 of the agreement, secondedby Councilmember Bacerra.
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
MINUTES: Interim City Manager Tom Hatch spoke regarding his background, experience, knowledge, education, family, future tasks, and Council goals, stated he will support the process of permanent City Manager position, and wished everyone Happy Thanksgiving.
35. Ordinance Amending Section 2- 325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the City Council
Department( s): City Manager' s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 2-325 the SantaAna MunicipalCodeto providethat compensationfor City Boards and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NS- 3053 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2- 325 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza asked when the City Council can anticipate to have an item be brought to Council to discuss rates for certain commissions.
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ActingCityManagerStevenMendozaspokeregardingthe2ndreadingoftheordinance and stated a resolution wouldbe brought back to the City Councilin 30 days after the adoption to further discuss the rates.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 35, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
The motioncarried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER
MAYOR PRO TEM
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 Pass
BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
36. Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a Two -Year or a Four -Year Term Department( s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the Orange CountyMosquitoandVectorControlBoardtoServeEitheraTwo -Yearor Four -YearTenn, EffectiveJanuary 1, 2024
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall gave a brief presentation regarding the appointmentto serve on the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Controland stated Nelida Mendoza is interested in the position.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to appoint Nelida Mendoza to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to serve a two-year term, seconded by Councilmember Phan.
The motioncarried, 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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END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Councilon each of the Public Hearing items.
MINUTES: At 7:20 P. M., Public Hearings were considered.
37. Appeal No. 2023-07 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 2023-18 for Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department( s): Planning and BuildingAgency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2023-07 and upholdingthe determinationof the PlanningCommissionto deny ConditionalUse Permit No. 2023- 18.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 084 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 2023- 07 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2023- 18 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT 2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
MINUTES: Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour gave a presentation regarding Anchor Stone Christian Church.
Councilmember Bacerra questioned the application use related to the zoning and spoke regarding the General Plan update and the intention plan for the focus area.
Planning ManagerPezeshkpourspokeregarding GeneralPlan updateconsistencyand the intent of focus area.
Councilmember Bacerra asked if the Planning Department informed the applicant that the general plan does not permit this type of use and the Planning Commission's decisions.
Planning Manager Pezeshkpour clarified that staff informed the applicant, and explained the process and Planning Commission' s decision.
Councilmember Phan asked for clarification whether the applicant reached out to the CITY COUNCIL 21 November 21. 2023
PlanningDepartmentpriortothepurchaseofland, spokeregardingtheduediligenceof the applicant, and asked when the General Plan was last updated.
PlanningManagerPezeshkpourprovidedclarification, spokeregardingthe General Plan, and the stated the General Plan was last updated in April 2022.
Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 P.M.
1. Nagy Backhoom, Applicant, spokeregardingrequirementsof a conditionaluse permit and land use.
2. John G. McClendan, Applicant's Legal Counsel, spoke regarding land use and civil rights legislation.
3. ChiakangChrisspokein oppositionto the item.
4. Jean Chen spoke in opposition to the item, spoke regarding meeting with the PlanningDepartmentrelatedto the purchaseof property, andstatedthe General Plan was never introduced or mentioned.
5. ScottWangspokeregardingthemakeupof theAnchorStoneChristianChurchand in opposition to the item.
Rebuttal Comments:
1. NagyBackhoom, Applicant, requestedapprovalof the appeal.
2. John G. McClendan, Applicant's Legal Counsel, spoke regarding federal law related to land use.
Therebeingnoadditionalspeakers, MayorAmezcuaclosedthePublicHearingat 7:58 P. M.
Councilmember Bacerra asked for clarification regarding the difference between assemblyand religious facilities, zoning issues, and Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act ( RLUiPA).
Discussion ensued regarding type of use, RLUiPA, requirements related to zoning districts, impactsrelated to traffic, parking and noise, and the GeneralPlan.
PlanningManagerPezeshkpourprovidedclarificationregardingthepermittedtypeof use and the General Plan.
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MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 37, seconded by Councilmember Phan.
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
38. Public Facilities Naming No. 2023-01, Abandonment No. 2023-03, General Plan Amendment No. 2023- 01, and Amendment Application No. 2023- 01 for Standard and McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department( s): Planning and BuildingAgency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission's adoption of a resolution approving Public Facilities Naming No. 2023-01 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 2023-03; and RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 085 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE ABANDONMENT NO. 2023- 03) ( includes determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California EnvironmentalQuality Act ( CEQA) pursuant to Section15378pfof the State CEQAGuidelinesbecauseit can be seenwith certainty that there is no possibilitythat it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolutionapproving General Plan Amendment No. 2023-01; and RESOLUTION NO. 2023- 086 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2023- 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT LAND USE
DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL CITY COUNCIL 23 November 21. 2023
NUMBERS 011-251-38 AND 011-251-39 ( from Low Density Residential ( LR-7) to Open Space ( OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2023- 01; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS- 3054 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2023-01 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113, 1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 011-251-17, 011-251-18, 011-251-19, 011-251-20, 011-251-38 AND 011-251-39 from Multiple -FamilyResidence (R-3) to OpenSpaceLand (0); readby titleonlyand waive further reading.
Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) andSection15162oftheCEQAGuidelines, theprojectis withinthe scopeof the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) ( SCH No. 2020029087).
Furthermore, theseactionsare categoricallyexempt from further reviewper Section 15304 (Class 4 — Minor Alterations of Land) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor publicor privatealterationsin the conditionof land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involveremovalof healthy, mature, scenictrees exceptfor forestryand agriculturalpurposes. As such, a Noticeof Determination, EnvironmentalReviewNo. 2020- 78, will be filed for this project.
MINUTES: PlanningManagerAli Pezeshkpourgave a presentationregardingStandard and McFadden Public Park.
Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 8:17 P.M. There being no speakers, MayorAmezcua closed the Public Hearing at 8: 17 P.M.
Councilmember Penaloza expressed excitement for the park, reminded staff regarding residents' concernsrelatedtosafety, spokein supportof theitem, andaskedif thereis potentialcollaborationwithshopsacrossthestreettomakeupfor thelossofparking.
PlanningManagerPezeshkpourspokeregardingtheparking concern.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
MayorAmezcua spoke regardingsafety issues, homeless and restroom closures, and expressed concern regarding the security company, additionalstaff for parks, limited parking, gangactivity, and lack of restrooms.
Public WorksDirectorNabil Sabastatedthat 44parking spaces wouldbe taken up, and spokeregardingreclaimingCitylandreclaimingand the lack of restrooms.
Mayor Pro TernLopez spoke in support of the item, requested additional tables and chairs, shade sails, communityoutreach regarding parking, and a report related to stacked parking.
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Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item and regarding City parks.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke regarding stacked parking and working with the neighborhood and shops to address parking concerns.
Mayor Amezcua thanked staff for their hard work and efforts, expressed concern regarding parking, and requested staff work with residents and conduct a parking study.
Councilmember Phan spoke regarding parking.
Director Saba spoke regarding the construction timeline and groundbreaking and additional notification of parking to residents, and alley parking.
Councilmember Penaloza requested notices be in both English and Spanish.
Mayor Amezcua requested a construction notice.
Director Saba stated he would inform residents of construction and parking.
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez requested additional languages of flyers to notify residents and asked for clarification regarding the alley.
Public Works Director Saba stated the alley is a public alley.
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 38, 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
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: ActingCityManagerStecenMendozaannouncedthe softopeningof the3rd Winter Village on December 1, 2023 for City employees, and opening on December 2, 2023 for the public, and wished everyone a wonderful holiday.
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AB1234 DISCLOSURE — If the City paid for travel or other expensesthis is the time for membersof the Councilto providea brieforal reporton attendanceof any regionalboardor commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza thanked staff for all their hard work and efforts.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez spoke regarding the illegal recall and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and holidays.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked all those who participated, spoke regarding Native Americansand their history, SantaAnita Turkeyvouchers, and congratulatedvotersof Ward 3 for keeping Mayor Pro Tem Lopez.
Councilmember Bacerra wished everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving, reported his recent travel to San Francisco to attend the Cal Net Leadership Retreat November 16-17, 2023, and the National API Elected Official Summit, November 18-19, 2023, and expressed concernregardingMayorPro TemLopez's social mediapostsregardingcity staff.
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:49 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
nifer L) Ma] KCMC
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