City Council Meeting Agenda
December 19, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan
Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Tom Hatch
Interim City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
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Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
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After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) matter – Compliance with AB 2011 & SB6
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: Interim City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Rita Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition Presented by Mayor Amezcua to Alejandra Rodriguez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community (Good Neighbor Award)
2. Certificates of Recognition Presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Mater Dei High School Girls Volleyball, Girls Tennis, and Football Teams for Winning 2023 State Championships
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Presentation CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 30 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Public Intoxication and Substance Abuse Enforcement Informational Report Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7. Provide City Council Update on Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Receive and file.
8. Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013014.
9. Fiscal Year 202223 General Fund Results
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Receive and file this informational report.
2. Approve proposed General Fund appropriation adjustment of $350,000 for non departmental litigation. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202425.
11. Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20222023 Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12. Approve General Fund Appropriation Adjustment to Cure Negative Fund Balance in the Public Works Engineering Fund (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a General Fund appropriation adjustment to transfer $2.9 million to the Public Works Engineering Fund 086 to cure the negative fund balance and prepare for fund closure during FY 202324. (Requires five affirmative votes)
13. Approve a Capital Improvement Project Amendment for Bikeway and Safe Routes to School Projects (Project Nos. 246000, 246001, 246002, 246003, 246004) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Mendez Intermediate, Advance Learning Academy, Santiago Elementary, and Sierra Intermediate Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246000). 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the MacArthur Intermediate and Taft Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246001). 3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Madison Elementary, RooseveltWalker Academy, and Century High SRTS Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246002). 4.
Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $120,000 of funding to the Santa Ana High School and Heninger Elementary School SRTS (Project No. 246003). 5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $100,000 of funding to the Jackson Elementary and Diamond Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246004).
14. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Three Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $348,830 (Specification No. 23174) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $348,830 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 Equipment expenditure account for this item. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for three 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD service body trucks in the amount of $318,830, plus a contingency amount of $30,000, for a total amount not to exceed $348,830, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Two Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,641 (Specification No. 23178) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for two 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Standard Cab trucks in the amount of $96,641, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $101,641, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
16. Award a Purchase Order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos in an Amount Not to Exceed $227,492 (Specification No. 23167A) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos for four 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 12 Passenger Vans in the amount of $207,492, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $227,492, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
17. Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in an Amount Not to Exceed $123,658 (Specification No. 23 177) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for one 2024 Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in the amount of $103,658 plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $123,658, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
18. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Grant Revenue, Approve an Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to Secure a Bicycle Safety Grant in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900, and Approve an Agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County to Provide Bicycle Safety Education in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grant funds in the amount of $199,900 in the OTSPWA Traffic Safety Grants, Federal GrantsIndirect revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the OTSBicycle Safety PWA, Contract Services Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear grant agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program funds in an amount not to exceed $199,900, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, (timeframe consistent with the grant cycle), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County, Inc., to provide bicycle safety education services for a oneyear period beginning December 19, 2023, and ending October 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $199,900, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
19. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $676,386 for the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $845,483 (Project No. 221387) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $845,483 of funding in the American Rescue Plan Act funds for ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $676,386, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I, for a term beginning December 19, 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 City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $845,483, which includes $676,386 for the construction contract; $101,458 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $67,639 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2023120 was filed for the project 221387.
20. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $2,288,087 for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,860,109 (Project No. 221406) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize budget reallocation of $161,817 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase I (No. 221405) Project, $143,475 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase III (No. 221407) Project, and $154,517 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Neighborhood Streetlights Phase I (No. 221387) Project to construction funds for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase II Project (No. 221406) to complete the project funding requirement.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,288,087, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II for the term beginning upon execution of the contract 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 $2,860,109, which includes $2,288,087 for the construction contract, $343,213 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $288,809 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $2,400,300 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act grant funds and $459,809 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act approved in FY 202223 proposed budget for the Pedestrian and Mobility ImprovementsPhase II.
5. Determine, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20235 was filed for the project 221406.
21. Approve Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Thomson Reuters for legal research subscription services in the amount of $102,889.92 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve the Agreement with ParkMobile, LLC to Provide a Mobile App Payment Option for Parking Meters in the Amount of $500,000
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ParkMobile, LLC for parking meter mobile app services for a threeyear term beginning December 15, 2023 to December 14, 2026, with an option to extend for a twoyear term, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023 XXX).
23. Approve an Agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for Sexual Assault Victim Exams and Evidence Collection Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a fiveyear agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for the period of December 19, 2023 through August 31, 2028, to provide sexual assault victim examinations and evidence collection services for the Santa Ana Police Department in an amount not to exceed $350,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for Leased Vehicles Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the following agreements with Enterprise FM Trust and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for leased vehicles for the period of January 1, 2024 through April 18, 2026 for a total annual amount not to exceed $612,936, with a oneyear extension option, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
1. Master Walkaway Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
2. Master Equity Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
4. Supplemental Agreement between City and Enterprise (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
25. Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution Approving an Updated Construction Installment Sale Agreement with the California State Water Resources Control Board for Financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution with the California State Water Resources Control Board for financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project, in an amount up to $13,761,712.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDING FOR THE WELL 32 NITRATE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
26. Resolution to Adopt and Approve for Submission of the Fiscal Year 202223 Measure M2 YearEnd Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Measure M2 Annual Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202223, and authorize submission of the report to the Orange County Transportation Authority, as required by Measure M2 Funding Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
27. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to execute a grant agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WALNUT STREET URBAN GREENING PROJECT
28. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SANTA ANA BUS STOP FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
29. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way along Lincoln Avenue from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF LYDIA ROMEROCRUZ WAY ALONG LINCOLN AVENUE FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue at Washington Avenue and at Lincoln Avenue at Stafford Street.
30. Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way, along Logan Street from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF JOSEPHINE “CHEPA” ANDRADE WAY ALONG LOGAN STREET FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Logan Street at Washington Avenue and Logan Street at Stafford Street.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
Business Calendar
31. Approve an Agreement with City Net to Provide Street Outreach and Engagement Services addressing QualityofLife concerns, in an Amount not to Exceed, $3,841,845.51 beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 (NonGeneral Fund) (Continued from the City Council Meeting of December 5, 2023, Item No. 08) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,841,845.51 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
OR
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,571,134.90 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements required by state or federal agencies for the use of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding, or for any additional funding that may become available. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024
2. Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 20222023
3. Zoning Code Cleanups and Ordinance Updates
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12/19/2023
City Council Meeting Agenda
December 19, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan
Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Tom Hatch
Interim City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
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Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
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INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) matter – Compliance with AB 2011 & SB6
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: Interim City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Rita Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition Presented by Mayor Amezcua to Alejandra Rodriguez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community (Good Neighbor Award)
2. Certificates of Recognition Presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Mater Dei High School Girls Volleyball, Girls Tennis, and Football Teams for Winning 2023 State Championships
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Presentation CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 30 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Public Intoxication and Substance Abuse Enforcement Informational Report Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7. Provide City Council Update on Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Receive and file.
8. Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013014.
9. Fiscal Year 202223 General Fund Results
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Receive and file this informational report.
2. Approve proposed General Fund appropriation adjustment of $350,000 for non departmental litigation. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202425.
11. Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20222023 Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12. Approve General Fund Appropriation Adjustment to Cure Negative Fund Balance in the Public Works Engineering Fund (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a General Fund appropriation adjustment to transfer $2.9 million to the Public Works Engineering Fund 086 to cure the negative fund balance and prepare for fund closure during FY 202324. (Requires five affirmative votes)
13. Approve a Capital Improvement Project Amendment for Bikeway and Safe Routes to School Projects (Project Nos. 246000, 246001, 246002, 246003, 246004) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Mendez Intermediate, Advance Learning Academy, Santiago Elementary, and Sierra Intermediate Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246000). 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the MacArthur Intermediate and Taft Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246001). 3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Madison Elementary, RooseveltWalker Academy, and Century High SRTS Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246002). 4.
Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $120,000 of funding to the Santa Ana High School and Heninger Elementary School SRTS (Project No. 246003). 5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $100,000 of funding to the Jackson Elementary and Diamond Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246004).
14. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Three Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $348,830 (Specification No. 23174) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $348,830 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 Equipment expenditure account for this item. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for three 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD service body trucks in the amount of $318,830, plus a contingency amount of $30,000, for a total amount not to exceed $348,830, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Two Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,641 (Specification No. 23178) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for two 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Standard Cab trucks in the amount of $96,641, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $101,641, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
16. Award a Purchase Order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos in an Amount Not to Exceed $227,492 (Specification No. 23167A) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos for four 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 12 Passenger Vans in the amount of $207,492, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $227,492, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
17. Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in an Amount Not to Exceed $123,658 (Specification No. 23 177) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for one 2024 Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in the amount of $103,658 plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $123,658, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
18. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Grant Revenue, Approve an Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to Secure a Bicycle Safety Grant in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900, and Approve an Agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County to Provide Bicycle Safety Education in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grant funds in the amount of $199,900 in the OTSPWA Traffic Safety Grants, Federal GrantsIndirect revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the OTSBicycle Safety PWA, Contract Services Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear grant agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program funds in an amount not to exceed $199,900, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, (timeframe consistent with the grant cycle), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County, Inc., to provide bicycle safety education services for a oneyear period beginning December 19, 2023, and ending October 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $199,900, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
19. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $676,386 for the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $845,483 (Project No. 221387) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $845,483 of funding in the American Rescue Plan Act funds for ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $676,386, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I, for a term beginning December 19, 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 City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $845,483, which includes $676,386 for the construction contract; $101,458 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $67,639 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2023120 was filed for the project 221387.
20. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $2,288,087 for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,860,109 (Project No. 221406) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize budget reallocation of $161,817 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase I (No. 221405) Project, $143,475 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase III (No. 221407) Project, and $154,517 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Neighborhood Streetlights Phase I (No. 221387) Project to construction funds for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase II Project (No. 221406) to complete the project funding requirement.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,288,087, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II for the term beginning upon execution of the contract 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 $2,860,109, which includes $2,288,087 for the construction contract, $343,213 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $288,809 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $2,400,300 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act grant funds and $459,809 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act approved in FY 202223 proposed budget for the Pedestrian and Mobility ImprovementsPhase II.
5. Determine, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20235 was filed for the project 221406.
21. Approve Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Thomson Reuters for legal research subscription services in the amount of $102,889.92 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve the Agreement with ParkMobile, LLC to Provide a Mobile App Payment Option for Parking Meters in the Amount of $500,000
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ParkMobile, LLC for parking meter mobile app services for a threeyear term beginning December 15, 2023 to December 14, 2026, with an option to extend for a twoyear term, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023 XXX).
23. Approve an Agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for Sexual Assault Victim Exams and Evidence Collection Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a fiveyear agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for the period of December 19, 2023 through August 31, 2028, to provide sexual assault victim examinations and evidence collection services for the Santa Ana Police Department in an amount not to exceed $350,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for Leased Vehicles Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the following agreements with Enterprise FM Trust and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for leased vehicles for the period of January 1, 2024 through April 18, 2026 for a total annual amount not to exceed $612,936, with a oneyear extension option, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
1. Master Walkaway Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
2. Master Equity Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
4. Supplemental Agreement between City and Enterprise (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
25. Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution Approving an Updated Construction Installment Sale Agreement with the California State Water Resources Control Board for Financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution with the California State Water Resources Control Board for financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project, in an amount up to $13,761,712.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDING FOR THE WELL 32 NITRATE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
26. Resolution to Adopt and Approve for Submission of the Fiscal Year 202223 Measure M2 YearEnd Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Measure M2 Annual Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202223, and authorize submission of the report to the Orange County Transportation Authority, as required by Measure M2 Funding Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
27. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to execute a grant agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WALNUT STREET URBAN GREENING PROJECT
28. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SANTA ANA BUS STOP FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
29. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way along Lincoln Avenue from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF LYDIA ROMEROCRUZ WAY ALONG LINCOLN AVENUE FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue at Washington Avenue and at Lincoln Avenue at Stafford Street.
30. Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way, along Logan Street from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF JOSEPHINE “CHEPA” ANDRADE WAY ALONG LOGAN STREET FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Logan Street at Washington Avenue and Logan Street at Stafford Street.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
Business Calendar
31. Approve an Agreement with City Net to Provide Street Outreach and Engagement Services addressing QualityofLife concerns, in an Amount not to Exceed, $3,841,845.51 beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 (NonGeneral Fund) (Continued from the City Council Meeting of December 5, 2023, Item No. 08) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,841,845.51 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
OR
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,571,134.90 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements required by state or federal agencies for the use of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding, or for any additional funding that may become available. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024
2. Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 20222023
3. Zoning Code Cleanups and Ordinance Updates
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12/19/2023
City Council Meeting Agenda
December 19, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan
Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Tom Hatch
Interim City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) matter – Compliance with AB 2011 & SB6
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: Interim City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Rita Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition Presented by Mayor Amezcua to Alejandra Rodriguez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community (Good Neighbor Award)
2. Certificates of Recognition Presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Mater Dei High School Girls Volleyball, Girls Tennis, and Football Teams for Winning 2023 State Championships
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Presentation CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 30 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Public Intoxication and Substance Abuse Enforcement Informational Report Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7. Provide City Council Update on Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Receive and file.
8. Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013014.
9. Fiscal Year 202223 General Fund Results
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Receive and file this informational report.
2. Approve proposed General Fund appropriation adjustment of $350,000 for non departmental litigation. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202425.
11. Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20222023 Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12. Approve General Fund Appropriation Adjustment to Cure Negative Fund Balance in the Public Works Engineering Fund (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a General Fund appropriation adjustment to transfer $2.9 million to the Public Works Engineering Fund 086 to cure the negative fund balance and prepare for fund closure during FY 202324. (Requires five affirmative votes)
13. Approve a Capital Improvement Project Amendment for Bikeway and Safe Routes to School Projects (Project Nos. 246000, 246001, 246002, 246003, 246004) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Mendez Intermediate, Advance Learning Academy, Santiago Elementary, and Sierra Intermediate Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246000). 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the MacArthur Intermediate and Taft Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246001). 3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Madison Elementary, RooseveltWalker Academy, and Century High SRTS Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246002). 4.
Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $120,000 of funding to the Santa Ana High School and Heninger Elementary School SRTS (Project No. 246003). 5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $100,000 of funding to the Jackson Elementary and Diamond Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246004).
14. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Three Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $348,830 (Specification No. 23174) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $348,830 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 Equipment expenditure account for this item. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for three 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD service body trucks in the amount of $318,830, plus a contingency amount of $30,000, for a total amount not to exceed $348,830, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Two Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,641 (Specification No. 23178) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for two 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Standard Cab trucks in the amount of $96,641, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $101,641, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
16. Award a Purchase Order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos in an Amount Not to Exceed $227,492 (Specification No. 23167A) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos for four 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 12 Passenger Vans in the amount of $207,492, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $227,492, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
17. Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in an Amount Not to Exceed $123,658 (Specification No. 23 177) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for one 2024 Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in the amount of $103,658 plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $123,658, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
18. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Grant Revenue, Approve an Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to Secure a Bicycle Safety Grant in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900, and Approve an Agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County to Provide Bicycle Safety Education in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grant funds in the amount of $199,900 in the OTSPWA Traffic Safety Grants, Federal GrantsIndirect revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the OTSBicycle Safety PWA, Contract Services Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear grant agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program funds in an amount not to exceed $199,900, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, (timeframe consistent with the grant cycle), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County, Inc., to provide bicycle safety education services for a oneyear period beginning December 19, 2023, and ending October 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $199,900, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
19. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $676,386 for the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $845,483 (Project No. 221387) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $845,483 of funding in the American Rescue Plan Act funds for ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $676,386, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I, for a term beginning December 19, 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 City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $845,483, which includes $676,386 for the construction contract; $101,458 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $67,639 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2023120 was filed for the project 221387.
20. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $2,288,087 for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,860,109 (Project No. 221406) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize budget reallocation of $161,817 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase I (No. 221405) Project, $143,475 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase III (No. 221407) Project, and $154,517 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Neighborhood Streetlights Phase I (No. 221387) Project to construction funds for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase II Project (No. 221406) to complete the project funding requirement.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,288,087, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II for the term beginning upon execution of the contract 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 $2,860,109, which includes $2,288,087 for the construction contract, $343,213 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $288,809 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $2,400,300 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act grant funds and $459,809 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act approved in FY 202223 proposed budget for the Pedestrian and Mobility ImprovementsPhase II.
5. Determine, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20235 was filed for the project 221406.
21. Approve Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Thomson Reuters for legal research subscription services in the amount of $102,889.92 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve the Agreement with ParkMobile, LLC to Provide a Mobile App Payment Option for Parking Meters in the Amount of $500,000
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ParkMobile, LLC for parking meter mobile app services for a threeyear term beginning December 15, 2023 to December 14, 2026, with an option to extend for a twoyear term, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023 XXX).
23. Approve an Agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for Sexual Assault Victim Exams and Evidence Collection Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a fiveyear agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for the period of December 19, 2023 through August 31, 2028, to provide sexual assault victim examinations and evidence collection services for the Santa Ana Police Department in an amount not to exceed $350,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for Leased Vehicles Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the following agreements with Enterprise FM Trust and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for leased vehicles for the period of January 1, 2024 through April 18, 2026 for a total annual amount not to exceed $612,936, with a oneyear extension option, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
1. Master Walkaway Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
2. Master Equity Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
4. Supplemental Agreement between City and Enterprise (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
25. Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution Approving an Updated Construction Installment Sale Agreement with the California State Water Resources Control Board for Financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution with the California State Water Resources Control Board for financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project, in an amount up to $13,761,712.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDING FOR THE WELL 32 NITRATE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
26. Resolution to Adopt and Approve for Submission of the Fiscal Year 202223 Measure M2 YearEnd Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Measure M2 Annual Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202223, and authorize submission of the report to the Orange County Transportation Authority, as required by Measure M2 Funding Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
27. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to execute a grant agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WALNUT STREET URBAN GREENING PROJECT
28. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SANTA ANA BUS STOP FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
29. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way along Lincoln Avenue from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF LYDIA ROMEROCRUZ WAY ALONG LINCOLN AVENUE FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue at Washington Avenue and at Lincoln Avenue at Stafford Street.
30. Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way, along Logan Street from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF JOSEPHINE “CHEPA” ANDRADE WAY ALONG LOGAN STREET FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Logan Street at Washington Avenue and Logan Street at Stafford Street.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
Business Calendar
31. Approve an Agreement with City Net to Provide Street Outreach and Engagement Services addressing QualityofLife concerns, in an Amount not to Exceed, $3,841,845.51 beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 (NonGeneral Fund) (Continued from the City Council Meeting of December 5, 2023, Item No. 08) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,841,845.51 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
OR
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,571,134.90 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements required by state or federal agencies for the use of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding, or for any additional funding that may become available. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024
2. Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 20222023
3. Zoning Code Cleanups and Ordinance Updates
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12/19/2023
City Council Meeting Agenda
December 19, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan
Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Tom Hatch
Interim City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) matter – Compliance with AB 2011 & SB6
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: Interim City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Rita Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition Presented by Mayor Amezcua to Alejandra Rodriguez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community (Good Neighbor Award)
2. Certificates of Recognition Presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Mater Dei High School Girls Volleyball, Girls Tennis, and Football Teams for Winning 2023 State Championships
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Presentation CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 30 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Public Intoxication and Substance Abuse Enforcement Informational Report Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7. Provide City Council Update on Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Receive and file.
8. Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013014.
9. Fiscal Year 202223 General Fund Results
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Receive and file this informational report.
2. Approve proposed General Fund appropriation adjustment of $350,000 for non departmental litigation. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202425.
11. Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20222023 Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12. Approve General Fund Appropriation Adjustment to Cure Negative Fund Balance in the Public Works Engineering Fund (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a General Fund appropriation adjustment to transfer $2.9 million to the Public Works Engineering Fund 086 to cure the negative fund balance and prepare for fund closure during FY 202324. (Requires five affirmative votes)
13. Approve a Capital Improvement Project Amendment for Bikeway and Safe Routes to School Projects (Project Nos. 246000, 246001, 246002, 246003, 246004) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Mendez Intermediate, Advance Learning Academy, Santiago Elementary, and Sierra Intermediate Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246000). 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the MacArthur Intermediate and Taft Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246001). 3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Madison Elementary, RooseveltWalker Academy, and Century High SRTS Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246002). 4.
Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $120,000 of funding to the Santa Ana High School and Heninger Elementary School SRTS (Project No. 246003). 5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $100,000 of funding to the Jackson Elementary and Diamond Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246004).
14. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Three Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $348,830 (Specification No. 23174) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $348,830 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 Equipment expenditure account for this item. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for three 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD service body trucks in the amount of $318,830, plus a contingency amount of $30,000, for a total amount not to exceed $348,830, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Two Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,641 (Specification No. 23178) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for two 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Standard Cab trucks in the amount of $96,641, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $101,641, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
16. Award a Purchase Order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos in an Amount Not to Exceed $227,492 (Specification No. 23167A) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos for four 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 12 Passenger Vans in the amount of $207,492, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $227,492, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
17. Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in an Amount Not to Exceed $123,658 (Specification No. 23 177) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for one 2024 Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in the amount of $103,658 plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $123,658, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
18. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Grant Revenue, Approve an Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to Secure a Bicycle Safety Grant in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900, and Approve an Agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County to Provide Bicycle Safety Education in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grant funds in the amount of $199,900 in the OTSPWA Traffic Safety Grants, Federal GrantsIndirect revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the OTSBicycle Safety PWA, Contract Services Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear grant agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program funds in an amount not to exceed $199,900, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, (timeframe consistent with the grant cycle), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County, Inc., to provide bicycle safety education services for a oneyear period beginning December 19, 2023, and ending October 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $199,900, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
19. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $676,386 for the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $845,483 (Project No. 221387) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $845,483 of funding in the American Rescue Plan Act funds for ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $676,386, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I, for a term beginning December 19, 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 City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $845,483, which includes $676,386 for the construction contract; $101,458 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $67,639 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2023120 was filed for the project 221387.
20. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $2,288,087 for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,860,109 (Project No. 221406) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize budget reallocation of $161,817 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase I (No. 221405) Project, $143,475 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase III (No. 221407) Project, and $154,517 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Neighborhood Streetlights Phase I (No. 221387) Project to construction funds for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase II Project (No. 221406) to complete the project funding requirement.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,288,087, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II for the term beginning upon execution of the contract 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 $2,860,109, which includes $2,288,087 for the construction contract, $343,213 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $288,809 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $2,400,300 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act grant funds and $459,809 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act approved in FY 202223 proposed budget for the Pedestrian and Mobility ImprovementsPhase II.
5. Determine, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20235 was filed for the project 221406.
21. Approve Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Thomson Reuters for legal research subscription services in the amount of $102,889.92 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve the Agreement with ParkMobile, LLC to Provide a Mobile App Payment Option for Parking Meters in the Amount of $500,000
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ParkMobile, LLC for parking meter mobile app services for a threeyear term beginning December 15, 2023 to December 14, 2026, with an option to extend for a twoyear term, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023 XXX).
23. Approve an Agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for Sexual Assault Victim Exams and Evidence Collection Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a fiveyear agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for the period of December 19, 2023 through August 31, 2028, to provide sexual assault victim examinations and evidence collection services for the Santa Ana Police Department in an amount not to exceed $350,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for Leased Vehicles Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the following agreements with Enterprise FM Trust and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for leased vehicles for the period of January 1, 2024 through April 18, 2026 for a total annual amount not to exceed $612,936, with a oneyear extension option, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
1. Master Walkaway Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
2. Master Equity Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
4. Supplemental Agreement between City and Enterprise (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
25. Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution Approving an Updated Construction Installment Sale Agreement with the California State Water Resources Control Board for Financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution with the California State Water Resources Control Board for financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project, in an amount up to $13,761,712.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDING FOR THE WELL 32 NITRATE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
26. Resolution to Adopt and Approve for Submission of the Fiscal Year 202223 Measure M2 YearEnd Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Measure M2 Annual Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202223, and authorize submission of the report to the Orange County Transportation Authority, as required by Measure M2 Funding Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
27. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to execute a grant agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WALNUT STREET URBAN GREENING PROJECT
28. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SANTA ANA BUS STOP FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
29. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way along Lincoln Avenue from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF LYDIA ROMEROCRUZ WAY ALONG LINCOLN AVENUE FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue at Washington Avenue and at Lincoln Avenue at Stafford Street.
30. Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way, along Logan Street from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF JOSEPHINE “CHEPA” ANDRADE WAY ALONG LOGAN STREET FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Logan Street at Washington Avenue and Logan Street at Stafford Street.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
Business Calendar
31. Approve an Agreement with City Net to Provide Street Outreach and Engagement Services addressing QualityofLife concerns, in an Amount not to Exceed, $3,841,845.51 beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 (NonGeneral Fund) (Continued from the City Council Meeting of December 5, 2023, Item No. 08) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,841,845.51 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
OR
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,571,134.90 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements required by state or federal agencies for the use of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding, or for any additional funding that may become available. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024
2. Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 20222023
3. Zoning Code Cleanups and Ordinance Updates
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12/19/2023
City Council Meeting Agenda
December 19, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan
Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Tom Hatch
Interim City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) matter – Compliance with AB 2011 & SB6
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: Interim City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Rita Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition Presented by Mayor Amezcua to Alejandra Rodriguez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community (Good Neighbor Award)
2. Certificates of Recognition Presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Mater Dei High School Girls Volleyball, Girls Tennis, and Football Teams for Winning 2023 State Championships
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Presentation CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 30 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Public Intoxication and Substance Abuse Enforcement Informational Report Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7. Provide City Council Update on Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Receive and file.
8. Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013014.
9. Fiscal Year 202223 General Fund Results
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Receive and file this informational report.
2. Approve proposed General Fund appropriation adjustment of $350,000 for non departmental litigation. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202425.
11. Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20222023 Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12. Approve General Fund Appropriation Adjustment to Cure Negative Fund Balance in the Public Works Engineering Fund (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a General Fund appropriation adjustment to transfer $2.9 million to the Public Works Engineering Fund 086 to cure the negative fund balance and prepare for fund closure during FY 202324. (Requires five affirmative votes)
13. Approve a Capital Improvement Project Amendment for Bikeway and Safe Routes to School Projects (Project Nos. 246000, 246001, 246002, 246003, 246004) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Mendez Intermediate, Advance Learning Academy, Santiago Elementary, and Sierra Intermediate Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246000). 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the MacArthur Intermediate and Taft Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246001). 3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Madison Elementary, RooseveltWalker Academy, and Century High SRTS Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246002). 4.
Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $120,000 of funding to the Santa Ana High School and Heninger Elementary School SRTS (Project No. 246003). 5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $100,000 of funding to the Jackson Elementary and Diamond Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246004).
14. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Three Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $348,830 (Specification No. 23174) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $348,830 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 Equipment expenditure account for this item. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for three 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD service body trucks in the amount of $318,830, plus a contingency amount of $30,000, for a total amount not to exceed $348,830, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Two Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,641 (Specification No. 23178) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for two 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Standard Cab trucks in the amount of $96,641, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $101,641, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
16. Award a Purchase Order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos in an Amount Not to Exceed $227,492 (Specification No. 23167A) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos for four 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 12 Passenger Vans in the amount of $207,492, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $227,492, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
17. Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in an Amount Not to Exceed $123,658 (Specification No. 23 177) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for one 2024 Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in the amount of $103,658 plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $123,658, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
18. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Grant Revenue, Approve an Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to Secure a Bicycle Safety Grant in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900, and Approve an Agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County to Provide Bicycle Safety Education in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grant funds in the amount of $199,900 in the OTSPWA Traffic Safety Grants, Federal GrantsIndirect revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the OTSBicycle Safety PWA, Contract Services Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear grant agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program funds in an amount not to exceed $199,900, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, (timeframe consistent with the grant cycle), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County, Inc., to provide bicycle safety education services for a oneyear period beginning December 19, 2023, and ending October 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $199,900, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
19. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $676,386 for the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $845,483 (Project No. 221387) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $845,483 of funding in the American Rescue Plan Act funds for ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $676,386, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I, for a term beginning December 19, 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 City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $845,483, which includes $676,386 for the construction contract; $101,458 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $67,639 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2023120 was filed for the project 221387.
20. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $2,288,087 for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,860,109 (Project No. 221406) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize budget reallocation of $161,817 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase I (No. 221405) Project, $143,475 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase III (No. 221407) Project, and $154,517 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Neighborhood Streetlights Phase I (No. 221387) Project to construction funds for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase II Project (No. 221406) to complete the project funding requirement.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,288,087, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II for the term beginning upon execution of the contract 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 $2,860,109, which includes $2,288,087 for the construction contract, $343,213 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $288,809 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $2,400,300 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act grant funds and $459,809 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act approved in FY 202223 proposed budget for the Pedestrian and Mobility ImprovementsPhase II.
5. Determine, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20235 was filed for the project 221406.
21. Approve Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Thomson Reuters for legal research subscription services in the amount of $102,889.92 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve the Agreement with ParkMobile, LLC to Provide a Mobile App Payment Option for Parking Meters in the Amount of $500,000
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ParkMobile, LLC for parking meter mobile app services for a threeyear term beginning December 15, 2023 to December 14, 2026, with an option to extend for a twoyear term, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023 XXX).
23. Approve an Agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for Sexual Assault Victim Exams and Evidence Collection Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a fiveyear agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for the period of December 19, 2023 through August 31, 2028, to provide sexual assault victim examinations and evidence collection services for the Santa Ana Police Department in an amount not to exceed $350,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for Leased Vehicles Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the following agreements with Enterprise FM Trust and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for leased vehicles for the period of January 1, 2024 through April 18, 2026 for a total annual amount not to exceed $612,936, with a oneyear extension option, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
1. Master Walkaway Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
2. Master Equity Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
4. Supplemental Agreement between City and Enterprise (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
25. Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution Approving an Updated Construction Installment Sale Agreement with the California State Water Resources Control Board for Financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution with the California State Water Resources Control Board for financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project, in an amount up to $13,761,712.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDING FOR THE WELL 32 NITRATE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
26. Resolution to Adopt and Approve for Submission of the Fiscal Year 202223 Measure M2 YearEnd Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Measure M2 Annual Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202223, and authorize submission of the report to the Orange County Transportation Authority, as required by Measure M2 Funding Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
27. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to execute a grant agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WALNUT STREET URBAN GREENING PROJECT
28. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SANTA ANA BUS STOP FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
29. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way along Lincoln Avenue from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF LYDIA ROMEROCRUZ WAY ALONG LINCOLN AVENUE FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue at Washington Avenue and at Lincoln Avenue at Stafford Street.
30. Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way, along Logan Street from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF JOSEPHINE “CHEPA” ANDRADE WAY ALONG LOGAN STREET FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Logan Street at Washington Avenue and Logan Street at Stafford Street.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
Business Calendar
31. Approve an Agreement with City Net to Provide Street Outreach and Engagement Services addressing QualityofLife concerns, in an Amount not to Exceed, $3,841,845.51 beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 (NonGeneral Fund) (Continued from the City Council Meeting of December 5, 2023, Item No. 08) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,841,845.51 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
OR
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,571,134.90 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements required by state or federal agencies for the use of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding, or for any additional funding that may become available. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024
2. Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 20222023
3. Zoning Code Cleanups and Ordinance Updates
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12/19/2023
City Council Meeting Agenda
December 19, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan
Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Tom Hatch
Interim City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) matter – Compliance with AB 2011 & SB6
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: Interim City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Rita Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition Presented by Mayor Amezcua to Alejandra Rodriguez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community (Good Neighbor Award)
2. Certificates of Recognition Presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Mater Dei High School Girls Volleyball, Girls Tennis, and Football Teams for Winning 2023 State Championships
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Presentation CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 30 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Public Intoxication and Substance Abuse Enforcement Informational Report Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7. Provide City Council Update on Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Receive and file.
8. Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013014.
9. Fiscal Year 202223 General Fund Results
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Receive and file this informational report.
2. Approve proposed General Fund appropriation adjustment of $350,000 for non departmental litigation. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202425.
11. Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20222023 Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12. Approve General Fund Appropriation Adjustment to Cure Negative Fund Balance in the Public Works Engineering Fund (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a General Fund appropriation adjustment to transfer $2.9 million to the Public Works Engineering Fund 086 to cure the negative fund balance and prepare for fund closure during FY 202324. (Requires five affirmative votes)
13. Approve a Capital Improvement Project Amendment for Bikeway and Safe Routes to School Projects (Project Nos. 246000, 246001, 246002, 246003, 246004) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Mendez Intermediate, Advance Learning Academy, Santiago Elementary, and Sierra Intermediate Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246000). 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the MacArthur Intermediate and Taft Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246001). 3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Madison Elementary, RooseveltWalker Academy, and Century High SRTS Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246002). 4.
Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $120,000 of funding to the Santa Ana High School and Heninger Elementary School SRTS (Project No. 246003). 5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $100,000 of funding to the Jackson Elementary and Diamond Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246004).
14. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Three Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $348,830 (Specification No. 23174) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $348,830 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 Equipment expenditure account for this item. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for three 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD service body trucks in the amount of $318,830, plus a contingency amount of $30,000, for a total amount not to exceed $348,830, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Two Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,641 (Specification No. 23178) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for two 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Standard Cab trucks in the amount of $96,641, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $101,641, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
16. Award a Purchase Order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos in an Amount Not to Exceed $227,492 (Specification No. 23167A) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos for four 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 12 Passenger Vans in the amount of $207,492, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $227,492, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
17. Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in an Amount Not to Exceed $123,658 (Specification No. 23 177) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for one 2024 Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in the amount of $103,658 plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $123,658, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
18. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Grant Revenue, Approve an Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to Secure a Bicycle Safety Grant in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900, and Approve an Agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County to Provide Bicycle Safety Education in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grant funds in the amount of $199,900 in the OTSPWA Traffic Safety Grants, Federal GrantsIndirect revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the OTSBicycle Safety PWA, Contract Services Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear grant agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program funds in an amount not to exceed $199,900, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, (timeframe consistent with the grant cycle), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County, Inc., to provide bicycle safety education services for a oneyear period beginning December 19, 2023, and ending October 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $199,900, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
19. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $676,386 for the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $845,483 (Project No. 221387) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $845,483 of funding in the American Rescue Plan Act funds for ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $676,386, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I, for a term beginning December 19, 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 City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $845,483, which includes $676,386 for the construction contract; $101,458 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $67,639 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2023120 was filed for the project 221387.
20. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $2,288,087 for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,860,109 (Project No. 221406) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize budget reallocation of $161,817 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase I (No. 221405) Project, $143,475 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase III (No. 221407) Project, and $154,517 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Neighborhood Streetlights Phase I (No. 221387) Project to construction funds for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase II Project (No. 221406) to complete the project funding requirement.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,288,087, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II for the term beginning upon execution of the contract 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 $2,860,109, which includes $2,288,087 for the construction contract, $343,213 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $288,809 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $2,400,300 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act grant funds and $459,809 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act approved in FY 202223 proposed budget for the Pedestrian and Mobility ImprovementsPhase II.
5. Determine, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20235 was filed for the project 221406.
21. Approve Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Thomson Reuters for legal research subscription services in the amount of $102,889.92 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve the Agreement with ParkMobile, LLC to Provide a Mobile App Payment Option for Parking Meters in the Amount of $500,000
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ParkMobile, LLC for parking meter mobile app services for a threeyear term beginning December 15, 2023 to December 14, 2026, with an option to extend for a twoyear term, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023 XXX).
23. Approve an Agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for Sexual Assault Victim Exams and Evidence Collection Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a fiveyear agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for the period of December 19, 2023 through August 31, 2028, to provide sexual assault victim examinations and evidence collection services for the Santa Ana Police Department in an amount not to exceed $350,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for Leased Vehicles Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the following agreements with Enterprise FM Trust and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for leased vehicles for the period of January 1, 2024 through April 18, 2026 for a total annual amount not to exceed $612,936, with a oneyear extension option, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
1. Master Walkaway Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
2. Master Equity Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
4. Supplemental Agreement between City and Enterprise (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
25. Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution Approving an Updated Construction Installment Sale Agreement with the California State Water Resources Control Board for Financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution with the California State Water Resources Control Board for financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project, in an amount up to $13,761,712.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDING FOR THE WELL 32 NITRATE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
26. Resolution to Adopt and Approve for Submission of the Fiscal Year 202223 Measure M2 YearEnd Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Measure M2 Annual Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202223, and authorize submission of the report to the Orange County Transportation Authority, as required by Measure M2 Funding Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
27. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to execute a grant agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WALNUT STREET URBAN GREENING PROJECT
28. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SANTA ANA BUS STOP FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
29. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way along Lincoln Avenue from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF LYDIA ROMEROCRUZ WAY ALONG LINCOLN AVENUE FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue at Washington Avenue and at Lincoln Avenue at Stafford Street.
30. Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way, along Logan Street from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF JOSEPHINE “CHEPA” ANDRADE WAY ALONG LOGAN STREET FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Logan Street at Washington Avenue and Logan Street at Stafford Street.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
Business Calendar
31. Approve an Agreement with City Net to Provide Street Outreach and Engagement Services addressing QualityofLife concerns, in an Amount not to Exceed, $3,841,845.51 beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 (NonGeneral Fund) (Continued from the City Council Meeting of December 5, 2023, Item No. 08) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,841,845.51 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
OR
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,571,134.90 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements required by state or federal agencies for the use of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding, or for any additional funding that may become available. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024
2. Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 20222023
3. Zoning Code Cleanups and Ordinance Updates
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12/19/2023
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December 19, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan
Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
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Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Tom Hatch
Interim City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) matter – Compliance with AB 2011 & SB6
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: Interim City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Rita Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition Presented by Mayor Amezcua to Alejandra Rodriguez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community (Good Neighbor Award)
2. Certificates of Recognition Presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Mater Dei High School Girls Volleyball, Girls Tennis, and Football Teams for Winning 2023 State Championships
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Presentation CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 30 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Public Intoxication and Substance Abuse Enforcement Informational Report Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7. Provide City Council Update on Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Receive and file.
8. Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013014.
9. Fiscal Year 202223 General Fund Results
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Receive and file this informational report.
2. Approve proposed General Fund appropriation adjustment of $350,000 for non departmental litigation. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202425.
11. Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20222023 Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12. Approve General Fund Appropriation Adjustment to Cure Negative Fund Balance in the Public Works Engineering Fund (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a General Fund appropriation adjustment to transfer $2.9 million to the Public Works Engineering Fund 086 to cure the negative fund balance and prepare for fund closure during FY 202324. (Requires five affirmative votes)
13. Approve a Capital Improvement Project Amendment for Bikeway and Safe Routes to School Projects (Project Nos. 246000, 246001, 246002, 246003, 246004) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Mendez Intermediate, Advance Learning Academy, Santiago Elementary, and Sierra Intermediate Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246000). 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the MacArthur Intermediate and Taft Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246001). 3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Madison Elementary, RooseveltWalker Academy, and Century High SRTS Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246002). 4.
Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $120,000 of funding to the Santa Ana High School and Heninger Elementary School SRTS (Project No. 246003). 5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $100,000 of funding to the Jackson Elementary and Diamond Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246004).
14. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Three Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $348,830 (Specification No. 23174) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $348,830 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 Equipment expenditure account for this item. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for three 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD service body trucks in the amount of $318,830, plus a contingency amount of $30,000, for a total amount not to exceed $348,830, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Two Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,641 (Specification No. 23178) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for two 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Standard Cab trucks in the amount of $96,641, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $101,641, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
16. Award a Purchase Order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos in an Amount Not to Exceed $227,492 (Specification No. 23167A) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos for four 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 12 Passenger Vans in the amount of $207,492, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $227,492, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
17. Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in an Amount Not to Exceed $123,658 (Specification No. 23 177) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for one 2024 Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in the amount of $103,658 plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $123,658, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
18. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Grant Revenue, Approve an Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to Secure a Bicycle Safety Grant in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900, and Approve an Agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County to Provide Bicycle Safety Education in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grant funds in the amount of $199,900 in the OTSPWA Traffic Safety Grants, Federal GrantsIndirect revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the OTSBicycle Safety PWA, Contract Services Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear grant agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program funds in an amount not to exceed $199,900, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, (timeframe consistent with the grant cycle), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County, Inc., to provide bicycle safety education services for a oneyear period beginning December 19, 2023, and ending October 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $199,900, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
19. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $676,386 for the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $845,483 (Project No. 221387) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $845,483 of funding in the American Rescue Plan Act funds for ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $676,386, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I, for a term beginning December 19, 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 City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $845,483, which includes $676,386 for the construction contract; $101,458 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $67,639 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2023120 was filed for the project 221387.
20. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $2,288,087 for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,860,109 (Project No. 221406) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize budget reallocation of $161,817 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase I (No. 221405) Project, $143,475 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase III (No. 221407) Project, and $154,517 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Neighborhood Streetlights Phase I (No. 221387) Project to construction funds for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase II Project (No. 221406) to complete the project funding requirement.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,288,087, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II for the term beginning upon execution of the contract 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 $2,860,109, which includes $2,288,087 for the construction contract, $343,213 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $288,809 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $2,400,300 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act grant funds and $459,809 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act approved in FY 202223 proposed budget for the Pedestrian and Mobility ImprovementsPhase II.
5. Determine, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20235 was filed for the project 221406.
21. Approve Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Thomson Reuters for legal research subscription services in the amount of $102,889.92 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve the Agreement with ParkMobile, LLC to Provide a Mobile App Payment Option for Parking Meters in the Amount of $500,000
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ParkMobile, LLC for parking meter mobile app services for a threeyear term beginning December 15, 2023 to December 14, 2026, with an option to extend for a twoyear term, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023 XXX).
23. Approve an Agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for Sexual Assault Victim Exams and Evidence Collection Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a fiveyear agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for the period of December 19, 2023 through August 31, 2028, to provide sexual assault victim examinations and evidence collection services for the Santa Ana Police Department in an amount not to exceed $350,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for Leased Vehicles Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the following agreements with Enterprise FM Trust and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for leased vehicles for the period of January 1, 2024 through April 18, 2026 for a total annual amount not to exceed $612,936, with a oneyear extension option, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
1. Master Walkaway Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
2. Master Equity Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
4. Supplemental Agreement between City and Enterprise (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
25. Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution Approving an Updated Construction Installment Sale Agreement with the California State Water Resources Control Board for Financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution with the California State Water Resources Control Board for financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project, in an amount up to $13,761,712.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDING FOR THE WELL 32 NITRATE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
26. Resolution to Adopt and Approve for Submission of the Fiscal Year 202223 Measure M2 YearEnd Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Measure M2 Annual Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202223, and authorize submission of the report to the Orange County Transportation Authority, as required by Measure M2 Funding Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
27. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to execute a grant agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WALNUT STREET URBAN GREENING PROJECT
28. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SANTA ANA BUS STOP FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
29. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way along Lincoln Avenue from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF LYDIA ROMEROCRUZ WAY ALONG LINCOLN AVENUE FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue at Washington Avenue and at Lincoln Avenue at Stafford Street.
30. Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way, along Logan Street from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF JOSEPHINE “CHEPA” ANDRADE WAY ALONG LOGAN STREET FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Logan Street at Washington Avenue and Logan Street at Stafford Street.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
Business Calendar
31. Approve an Agreement with City Net to Provide Street Outreach and Engagement Services addressing QualityofLife concerns, in an Amount not to Exceed, $3,841,845.51 beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 (NonGeneral Fund) (Continued from the City Council Meeting of December 5, 2023, Item No. 08) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,841,845.51 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
OR
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,571,134.90 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements required by state or federal agencies for the use of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding, or for any additional funding that may become available. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024
2. Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 20222023
3. Zoning Code Cleanups and Ordinance Updates
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12/19/2023
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December 19, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan
Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
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Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Tom Hatch
Interim City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
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Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) matter – Compliance with AB 2011 & SB6
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: Interim City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Rita Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition Presented by Mayor Amezcua to Alejandra Rodriguez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community (Good Neighbor Award)
2. Certificates of Recognition Presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Mater Dei High School Girls Volleyball, Girls Tennis, and Football Teams for Winning 2023 State Championships
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Presentation CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 30 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Public Intoxication and Substance Abuse Enforcement Informational Report Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7. Provide City Council Update on Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Receive and file.
8. Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013014.
9. Fiscal Year 202223 General Fund Results
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Receive and file this informational report.
2. Approve proposed General Fund appropriation adjustment of $350,000 for non departmental litigation. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202425.
11. Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20222023 Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12. Approve General Fund Appropriation Adjustment to Cure Negative Fund Balance in the Public Works Engineering Fund (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a General Fund appropriation adjustment to transfer $2.9 million to the Public Works Engineering Fund 086 to cure the negative fund balance and prepare for fund closure during FY 202324. (Requires five affirmative votes)
13. Approve a Capital Improvement Project Amendment for Bikeway and Safe Routes to School Projects (Project Nos. 246000, 246001, 246002, 246003, 246004) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Mendez Intermediate, Advance Learning Academy, Santiago Elementary, and Sierra Intermediate Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246000). 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the MacArthur Intermediate and Taft Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246001). 3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Madison Elementary, RooseveltWalker Academy, and Century High SRTS Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246002). 4.
Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $120,000 of funding to the Santa Ana High School and Heninger Elementary School SRTS (Project No. 246003). 5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $100,000 of funding to the Jackson Elementary and Diamond Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246004).
14. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Three Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $348,830 (Specification No. 23174) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $348,830 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 Equipment expenditure account for this item. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for three 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD service body trucks in the amount of $318,830, plus a contingency amount of $30,000, for a total amount not to exceed $348,830, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Two Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,641 (Specification No. 23178) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for two 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Standard Cab trucks in the amount of $96,641, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $101,641, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
16. Award a Purchase Order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos in an Amount Not to Exceed $227,492 (Specification No. 23167A) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos for four 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 12 Passenger Vans in the amount of $207,492, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $227,492, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
17. Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in an Amount Not to Exceed $123,658 (Specification No. 23 177) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for one 2024 Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in the amount of $103,658 plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $123,658, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
18. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Grant Revenue, Approve an Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to Secure a Bicycle Safety Grant in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900, and Approve an Agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County to Provide Bicycle Safety Education in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grant funds in the amount of $199,900 in the OTSPWA Traffic Safety Grants, Federal GrantsIndirect revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the OTSBicycle Safety PWA, Contract Services Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear grant agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program funds in an amount not to exceed $199,900, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, (timeframe consistent with the grant cycle), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County, Inc., to provide bicycle safety education services for a oneyear period beginning December 19, 2023, and ending October 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $199,900, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
19. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $676,386 for the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $845,483 (Project No. 221387) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $845,483 of funding in the American Rescue Plan Act funds for ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $676,386, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I, for a term beginning December 19, 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 City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $845,483, which includes $676,386 for the construction contract; $101,458 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $67,639 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2023120 was filed for the project 221387.
20. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $2,288,087 for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,860,109 (Project No. 221406) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize budget reallocation of $161,817 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase I (No. 221405) Project, $143,475 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase III (No. 221407) Project, and $154,517 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Neighborhood Streetlights Phase I (No. 221387) Project to construction funds for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase II Project (No. 221406) to complete the project funding requirement.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,288,087, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II for the term beginning upon execution of the contract 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 $2,860,109, which includes $2,288,087 for the construction contract, $343,213 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $288,809 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $2,400,300 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act grant funds and $459,809 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act approved in FY 202223 proposed budget for the Pedestrian and Mobility ImprovementsPhase II.
5. Determine, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20235 was filed for the project 221406.
21. Approve Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Thomson Reuters for legal research subscription services in the amount of $102,889.92 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve the Agreement with ParkMobile, LLC to Provide a Mobile App Payment Option for Parking Meters in the Amount of $500,000
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ParkMobile, LLC for parking meter mobile app services for a threeyear term beginning December 15, 2023 to December 14, 2026, with an option to extend for a twoyear term, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023 XXX).
23. Approve an Agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for Sexual Assault Victim Exams and Evidence Collection Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a fiveyear agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for the period of December 19, 2023 through August 31, 2028, to provide sexual assault victim examinations and evidence collection services for the Santa Ana Police Department in an amount not to exceed $350,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for Leased Vehicles Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the following agreements with Enterprise FM Trust and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for leased vehicles for the period of January 1, 2024 through April 18, 2026 for a total annual amount not to exceed $612,936, with a oneyear extension option, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
1. Master Walkaway Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
2. Master Equity Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
4. Supplemental Agreement between City and Enterprise (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
25. Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution Approving an Updated Construction Installment Sale Agreement with the California State Water Resources Control Board for Financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution with the California State Water Resources Control Board for financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project, in an amount up to $13,761,712.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDING FOR THE WELL 32 NITRATE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
26. Resolution to Adopt and Approve for Submission of the Fiscal Year 202223 Measure M2 YearEnd Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Measure M2 Annual Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202223, and authorize submission of the report to the Orange County Transportation Authority, as required by Measure M2 Funding Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
27. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to execute a grant agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WALNUT STREET URBAN GREENING PROJECT
28. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SANTA ANA BUS STOP FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
29. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way along Lincoln Avenue from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF LYDIA ROMEROCRUZ WAY ALONG LINCOLN AVENUE FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue at Washington Avenue and at Lincoln Avenue at Stafford Street.
30. Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way, along Logan Street from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF JOSEPHINE “CHEPA” ANDRADE WAY ALONG LOGAN STREET FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Logan Street at Washington Avenue and Logan Street at Stafford Street.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
Business Calendar
31. Approve an Agreement with City Net to Provide Street Outreach and Engagement Services addressing QualityofLife concerns, in an Amount not to Exceed, $3,841,845.51 beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 (NonGeneral Fund) (Continued from the City Council Meeting of December 5, 2023, Item No. 08) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,841,845.51 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
OR
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,571,134.90 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements required by state or federal agencies for the use of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding, or for any additional funding that may become available. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024
2. Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 20222023
3. Zoning Code Cleanups and Ordinance Updates
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12/19/2023
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December 19, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan
Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
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Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Tom Hatch
Interim City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) matter – Compliance with AB 2011 & SB6
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: Interim City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Rita Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition Presented by Mayor Amezcua to Alejandra Rodriguez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community (Good Neighbor Award)
2. Certificates of Recognition Presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Mater Dei High School Girls Volleyball, Girls Tennis, and Football Teams for Winning 2023 State Championships
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Presentation CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 30 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Public Intoxication and Substance Abuse Enforcement Informational Report Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7. Provide City Council Update on Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Receive and file.
8. Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013014.
9. Fiscal Year 202223 General Fund Results
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Receive and file this informational report.
2. Approve proposed General Fund appropriation adjustment of $350,000 for non departmental litigation. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202425.
11. Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20222023 Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12. Approve General Fund Appropriation Adjustment to Cure Negative Fund Balance in the Public Works Engineering Fund (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a General Fund appropriation adjustment to transfer $2.9 million to the Public Works Engineering Fund 086 to cure the negative fund balance and prepare for fund closure during FY 202324. (Requires five affirmative votes)
13. Approve a Capital Improvement Project Amendment for Bikeway and Safe Routes to School Projects (Project Nos. 246000, 246001, 246002, 246003, 246004) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Mendez Intermediate, Advance Learning Academy, Santiago Elementary, and Sierra Intermediate Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246000). 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the MacArthur Intermediate and Taft Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246001). 3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Madison Elementary, RooseveltWalker Academy, and Century High SRTS Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246002). 4.
Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $120,000 of funding to the Santa Ana High School and Heninger Elementary School SRTS (Project No. 246003). 5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $100,000 of funding to the Jackson Elementary and Diamond Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246004).
14. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Three Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $348,830 (Specification No. 23174) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $348,830 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 Equipment expenditure account for this item. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for three 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD service body trucks in the amount of $318,830, plus a contingency amount of $30,000, for a total amount not to exceed $348,830, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Two Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,641 (Specification No. 23178) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for two 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Standard Cab trucks in the amount of $96,641, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $101,641, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
16. Award a Purchase Order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos in an Amount Not to Exceed $227,492 (Specification No. 23167A) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos for four 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 12 Passenger Vans in the amount of $207,492, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $227,492, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
17. Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in an Amount Not to Exceed $123,658 (Specification No. 23 177) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for one 2024 Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in the amount of $103,658 plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $123,658, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
18. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Grant Revenue, Approve an Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to Secure a Bicycle Safety Grant in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900, and Approve an Agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County to Provide Bicycle Safety Education in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grant funds in the amount of $199,900 in the OTSPWA Traffic Safety Grants, Federal GrantsIndirect revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the OTSBicycle Safety PWA, Contract Services Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear grant agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program funds in an amount not to exceed $199,900, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, (timeframe consistent with the grant cycle), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County, Inc., to provide bicycle safety education services for a oneyear period beginning December 19, 2023, and ending October 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $199,900, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
19. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $676,386 for the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $845,483 (Project No. 221387) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $845,483 of funding in the American Rescue Plan Act funds for ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $676,386, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I, for a term beginning December 19, 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 City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $845,483, which includes $676,386 for the construction contract; $101,458 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $67,639 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2023120 was filed for the project 221387.
20. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $2,288,087 for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,860,109 (Project No. 221406) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize budget reallocation of $161,817 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase I (No. 221405) Project, $143,475 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase III (No. 221407) Project, and $154,517 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Neighborhood Streetlights Phase I (No. 221387) Project to construction funds for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase II Project (No. 221406) to complete the project funding requirement.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,288,087, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II for the term beginning upon execution of the contract 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 $2,860,109, which includes $2,288,087 for the construction contract, $343,213 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $288,809 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $2,400,300 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act grant funds and $459,809 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act approved in FY 202223 proposed budget for the Pedestrian and Mobility ImprovementsPhase II.
5. Determine, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20235 was filed for the project 221406.
21. Approve Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Thomson Reuters for legal research subscription services in the amount of $102,889.92 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve the Agreement with ParkMobile, LLC to Provide a Mobile App Payment Option for Parking Meters in the Amount of $500,000
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ParkMobile, LLC for parking meter mobile app services for a threeyear term beginning December 15, 2023 to December 14, 2026, with an option to extend for a twoyear term, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023 XXX).
23. Approve an Agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for Sexual Assault Victim Exams and Evidence Collection Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a fiveyear agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for the period of December 19, 2023 through August 31, 2028, to provide sexual assault victim examinations and evidence collection services for the Santa Ana Police Department in an amount not to exceed $350,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for Leased Vehicles Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the following agreements with Enterprise FM Trust and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for leased vehicles for the period of January 1, 2024 through April 18, 2026 for a total annual amount not to exceed $612,936, with a oneyear extension option, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
1. Master Walkaway Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
2. Master Equity Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
4. Supplemental Agreement between City and Enterprise (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
25. Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution Approving an Updated Construction Installment Sale Agreement with the California State Water Resources Control Board for Financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution with the California State Water Resources Control Board for financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project, in an amount up to $13,761,712.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDING FOR THE WELL 32 NITRATE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
26. Resolution to Adopt and Approve for Submission of the Fiscal Year 202223 Measure M2 YearEnd Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Measure M2 Annual Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202223, and authorize submission of the report to the Orange County Transportation Authority, as required by Measure M2 Funding Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
27. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to execute a grant agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WALNUT STREET URBAN GREENING PROJECT
28. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SANTA ANA BUS STOP FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
29. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way along Lincoln Avenue from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF LYDIA ROMEROCRUZ WAY ALONG LINCOLN AVENUE FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue at Washington Avenue and at Lincoln Avenue at Stafford Street.
30. Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way, along Logan Street from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF JOSEPHINE “CHEPA” ANDRADE WAY ALONG LOGAN STREET FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Logan Street at Washington Avenue and Logan Street at Stafford Street.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
Business Calendar
31. Approve an Agreement with City Net to Provide Street Outreach and Engagement Services addressing QualityofLife concerns, in an Amount not to Exceed, $3,841,845.51 beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 (NonGeneral Fund) (Continued from the City Council Meeting of December 5, 2023, Item No. 08) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,841,845.51 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
OR
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,571,134.90 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements required by state or federal agencies for the use of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding, or for any additional funding that may become available. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024
2. Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 20222023
3. Zoning Code Cleanups and Ordinance Updates
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12/19/2023
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December 19, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan
Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
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Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Tom Hatch
Interim City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
One (1) matter – Compliance with AB 2011 & SB6
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: Interim City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Rita Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition Presented by Mayor Amezcua to Alejandra Rodriguez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community (Good Neighbor Award)
2. Certificates of Recognition Presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Mater Dei High School Girls Volleyball, Girls Tennis, and Football Teams for Winning 2023 State Championships
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Presentation CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 30 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 6, 2023 and June 20, 2023 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Public Intoxication and Substance Abuse Enforcement Informational Report Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7. Provide City Council Update on Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Receive and file.
8. Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013014.
9. Fiscal Year 202223 General Fund Results
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Receive and file this informational report.
2. Approve proposed General Fund appropriation adjustment of $350,000 for non departmental litigation. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 20242025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the Budget Calendar and Community Engagement Plan for Fiscal Year 202425.
11. Annual Development Impact Fee Report for Fiscal Year 20222023 Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12. Approve General Fund Appropriation Adjustment to Cure Negative Fund Balance in the Public Works Engineering Fund (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a General Fund appropriation adjustment to transfer $2.9 million to the Public Works Engineering Fund 086 to cure the negative fund balance and prepare for fund closure during FY 202324. (Requires five affirmative votes)
13. Approve a Capital Improvement Project Amendment for Bikeway and Safe Routes to School Projects (Project Nos. 246000, 246001, 246002, 246003, 246004) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Mendez Intermediate, Advance Learning Academy, Santiago Elementary, and Sierra Intermediate Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246000). 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the MacArthur Intermediate and Taft Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246001). 3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $50,000 of funding to the Madison Elementary, RooseveltWalker Academy, and Century High SRTS Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246002). 4.
Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $120,000 of funding to the Santa Ana High School and Heninger Elementary School SRTS (Project No. 246003). 5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Project to include $100,000 of funding to the Jackson Elementary and Diamond Elementary Safe Routes to School (Project No. 246004).
14. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Three Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $348,830 (Specification No. 23174) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $348,830 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 Equipment expenditure account for this item. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for three 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD service body trucks in the amount of $318,830, plus a contingency amount of $30,000, for a total amount not to exceed $348,830, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
15. Award a Purchase Order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. in Santa Ana for Two Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Trucks, in an Amount Not to Exceed $101,641 (Specification No. 23178) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for two 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Standard Cab trucks in the amount of $96,641, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $101,641, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
16. Award a Purchase Order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos in an Amount Not to Exceed $227,492 (Specification No. 23167A) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase order to Penske Chevrolet of Cerritos for four 2024 Chevrolet Express 2500 12 Passenger Vans in the amount of $207,492, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $227,492, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
17. Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in an Amount Not to Exceed $123,658 (Specification No. 23 177) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for one 2024 Ford Transit Passenger Wagon Van in the amount of $103,658 plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $123,658, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
18. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Grant Revenue, Approve an Agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety to Secure a Bicycle Safety Grant in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900, and Approve an Agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County to Provide Bicycle Safety Education in an Amount Not to Exceed $199,900 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize Office of Traffic Safety Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety grant funds in the amount of $199,900 in the OTSPWA Traffic Safety Grants, Federal GrantsIndirect revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the OTSBicycle Safety PWA, Contract Services Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear grant agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program funds in an amount not to exceed $199,900, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023, and ending September 30, 2024, (timeframe consistent with the grant cycle), subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Charitable Ventures of Orange County, Inc., to provide bicycle safety education services for a oneyear period beginning December 19, 2023, and ending October 31, 2024, in an amount not to exceed $199,900, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
19. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $676,386 for the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $845,483 (Project No. 221387) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $845,483 of funding in the American Rescue Plan Act funds for ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $676,386, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights – Phase I, for a term beginning December 19, 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 City Attorney.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $845,483, which includes $676,386 for the construction contract; $101,458 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $67,639 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2023120 was filed for the project 221387.
20. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of $2,288,087 for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,860,109 (Project No. 221406) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize budget reallocation of $161,817 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase I (No. 221405) Project, $143,475 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase III (No. 221407) Project, and $154,517 in unspent American Rescue Plan Act account from the Neighborhood Streetlights Phase I (No. 221387) Project to construction funds for the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvement Phase II Project (No. 221406) to complete the project funding requirement.
2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,288,087, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Pedestrian and Mobility Improvements Phase II for the term beginning upon execution of the contract 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 $2,860,109, which includes $2,288,087 for the construction contract, $343,213 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $288,809 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to include $2,400,300 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act grant funds and $459,809 in construction funding from the American Rescue Plan Act approved in FY 202223 proposed budget for the Pedestrian and Mobility ImprovementsPhase II.
5. Determine, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20235 was filed for the project 221406.
21. Approve Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Thomson Reuters for legal research subscription services in the amount of $102,889.92 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22. Approve the Agreement with ParkMobile, LLC to Provide a Mobile App Payment Option for Parking Meters in the Amount of $500,000
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ParkMobile, LLC for parking meter mobile app services for a threeyear term beginning December 15, 2023 to December 14, 2026, with an option to extend for a twoyear term, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023 XXX).
23. Approve an Agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for Sexual Assault Victim Exams and Evidence Collection Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a fiveyear agreement with Forensic Nurse Specialists, Inc. for the period of December 19, 2023 through August 31, 2028, to provide sexual assault victim examinations and evidence collection services for the Santa Ana Police Department in an amount not to exceed $350,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24. Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for Leased Vehicles Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the following agreements with Enterprise FM Trust and Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. for leased vehicles for the period of January 1, 2024 through April 18, 2026 for a total annual amount not to exceed $612,936, with a oneyear extension option, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
1. Master Walkaway Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
2. Master Equity Lease Agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
4. Supplemental Agreement between City and Enterprise (Agreement No. 2023 XXX)
25. Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution Approving an Updated Construction Installment Sale Agreement with the California State Water Resources Control Board for Financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Reimbursement Resolution with the California State Water Resources Control Board for financing of the Well 32 Nitrate Treatment Project, in an amount up to $13,761,712.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT OF FUNDING FOR THE WELL 32 NITRATE TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION PROJECT FROM THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD
26. Resolution to Adopt and Approve for Submission of the Fiscal Year 202223 Measure M2 YearEnd Expenditure Report
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Measure M2 Annual Expenditure Report for Fiscal Year 202223, and authorize submission of the report to the Orange County Transportation Authority, as required by Measure M2 Funding Eligibility Guidelines.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE MEASURE M2 EXPENDITURE REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
27. Adopt Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of Public Works Agency to execute a grant agreement with the California Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE WALNUT STREET URBAN GREENING PROJECT
28. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to Execute Grant Agreements with the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Bus Stop Facility Improvements Project RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY TO EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE SANTA ANA BUS STOP FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
29. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Lydia RomeroCruz Way along Lincoln Avenue from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF LYDIA ROMEROCRUZ WAY ALONG LINCOLN AVENUE FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Lincoln Avenue at Washington Avenue and at Lincoln Avenue at Stafford Street.
30. Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the ceremonial street naming of Josephine “Chepa” Andrade Way, along Logan Street from Washington Avenue to Stafford Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF JOSEPHINE “CHEPA” ANDRADE WAY ALONG LOGAN STREET FROM WASHINGTON AVENUE TO STAFFORD STREET
2. Direct staff to install two ceremonial signs at the intersections of Logan Street at Washington Avenue and Logan Street at Stafford Street.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
Business Calendar
31. Approve an Agreement with City Net to Provide Street Outreach and Engagement Services addressing QualityofLife concerns, in an Amount not to Exceed, $3,841,845.51 beginning January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 (NonGeneral Fund) (Continued from the City Council Meeting of December 5, 2023, Item No. 08) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,841,845.51 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
OR
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Kingdom Causes, Inc., DBA City Net in an amount not to exceed $3,571,134.90 for the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Street Outreach and Engagement (SMART) Program that responds and addresses qualityoflife services from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements required by state or federal agencies for the use of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP) funding, or for any additional funding that may become available. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024
2. Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 20222023
3. Zoning Code Cleanups and Ordinance Updates
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