Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana,
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July 16, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 3: 00 P. M.
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5: 30 P. M.
Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 3:19 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Acting City Manager Alvaro Nunez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Hemandez ( arrived at 3: 20 P. M.), Lopez, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Phan, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Bacerra and Penaloza arrived during Closed Session.
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ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
MINUTES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS.— Membersof the public may addressthe City Council on Closed Session items.
MINUTES: No public comments were received regarding Closed Session Agenda items.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
MINUTES: MayorAmezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 3.20 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS— The BrownAct permits legislativebodiesto discusscertain matterswithout members of the public present. The City Councilfinds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussionin open sessionof the followingmatterswill prejudicethe positionof the City in existing andanticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph ( 1) of subdivision ( d) of Section 54956. 9 of the Government Code:
A. Vicente Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30- 2022- 01240688- CU- PO- WJ C
B. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30- 2022- 01287702- CU- OE- NJC
C. Santa Ana Short Term Rental Alliance v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30- 2024- 014084861- CU- WM- WJC D. In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court N. D. Ohio), Case No. 1: 17- and- 2804
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENTIAPPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957( b)( 1):
Title: City Manager
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to California Government Code Section 54957. 6( a):
Agency Designated Representative( s): Jacob Green, Greg Devereaux Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT— The CityAttorneywill reportonany action(s)from Closed Session.
RECONVENE— CityCouncilwill reconveneto continueregularCity business.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: MayorAmezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 6:34 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Councilmembers Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Acting City Manager Alvaro Nunez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza ( arrived at 6: 36 P. M.), and Vazquez, MayorPro TemPhan, and MayorAmezcuawerepresent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mike Limon
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Greg Marquez, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: CityClerkJenniferL. HallannouncedItemNo. 5 andPublicHearingItem No. 28 havebeencontinuedto theAugust6, 2024CityCouncilmeeting.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Arturo Alvarez distinguished military service and exemplary contributions to the nonprofit organization U. S. Vets, Patriotic Hall
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented a certificate of recognition to Arturo Alvarez for his distinguishedmilitaryservicesand exemplarycontributionsto the nonprofit organization U. S. Vets, Patriotic Hall,
2. Proclamationpresentedby CouncilmemberBacerrato the OrangeCounty Goodwill in Recognition of their 100thAnniversary
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MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra presented a proclamation to the Orange CountyGoodwillin recognitionof their 100rhAnniversary.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT— The CityAttorneywill reporton anyaction(s)from Closed Session.
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho announced Closed Session Item No. 1D was not discussed and stated there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS— Publiccommentswill be heldduringthe beginningof the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non- agenda items.
MINUTE'S: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: one ( 1) Agenda Item No. 12, two ( 2) Agenda Item No. 26, one ( 1) Agenda Item No. 27, and 14 non- agenda comments.
Thefollowing speakers addressed City Councilin-person:
1. Fernando Deveras spoke regarding Commissioner Vega's personal social media pages.
2. Dale Helvig spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 26.
3. Pam Hopkrik spoke in opposition to fireworks.
4. Dinorah spoke regarding corruption in government.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 3 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
MINUTES: At T:05 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.
Councilmember Hernandez requested to comment on Agenda Item No. 12.
CouncilmemberBacerrapulledAgendaItemNos. 20 and 24 for separatediscussion and consideration.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3 through 25 with the exception of Agenda Item Nos. 20 and 24 pulled for separate discussion and consideration, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
The motion carried, 6-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN,
MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ
Status: 6— 0 — 1 — Pass
3. Excused Absences
Department( s): City Clerk' s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 18, 2024
Department( s): City Clerk' s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 5 — CONTINUED TO THE AUGUST 6, 2024 CITY COUNCIL
MEETING
5. Appoint Joshua Jogwe Nominated by Mayor Pro Tom Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 10, 2024
Department( s): City Clerk' s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Joshua Jogwe to the Parks and Recreation Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. ( Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2- 326( a), requires five affirmative votes)
6. Appoint Cat Pham Nominated by Mayor Pro Tom Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 10, 2024
Department( s): City Clerk' s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Cat Pham to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer Oath of Office.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall administered the Oath of Office to Youth Commissioner Cat Pham and Neylen Adoni Munoz.
7. Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records
Department( s): Police Department and Library
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Recommended Action: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from the Police Department, Jail Bureau and the Library in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013-014.
8. Amendment to Agreement with Inland Moving & Storage Co., Inc. dba Burgess Moving & Storage for the Main Library and Newhope Library Projects General Fund)
Department( s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to an agreement with Inland Moving & Storage, Co., Inc. dba Burgess Moving & Storage for additional moving and storage services for Main and Newhope Libraries, increasing compensation by $ 121, 389, for a total amount not to exceed 345,313, and extending the term to December 31, 2026, with a provision for a one- yearextension (Agreement No. A-2024-091).
9. Amendments to an Agreement with Java Connections, LLC dba LaptopsAnytime for the Purchase and Installation of a New Laptop Dispenser Kiosk at the Future Delhi Library Branch, along with Hardware Support and Software Licensing for the Delhi Kiosk and Existing Newhope Library Kiosk General Fund)
Department( s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute two amendments to an agreementwith Java Connections, LLC, dba LaptopsAnytimefor the purchase and installation of a laptop dispenser kiosk at the future Delhi Branch Library, hardware support, and software licensing through September 30, 2026 for the Delhi and Newhope kiosks, increasing compensation by $ 48, 924. 39, for a total not- to- exceed amount of$ 76,548.25 (Agreement No. A-2024-092 and A-2024-093).
10.Aggregate Agreements for Court Reporting and Transcription Services with Kennedy Court Reporters, Inc. and Regal Court Reporting, Inc. in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $ 250, 000 ( Specification No. 24- 034) General Fund)
Department( s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate agreementswith KennedyCourtReporters, Inc. and RegalCourtReporting, Inc. to providecourtreportingandtranscriptionservicesfor a three-yeartermbeginning July 16, 2024 and ending July 15, 2027, with provisions for two, one- year extensions, in an amount not to exceed $ 250, 000 ( Core Agreement No. A- 2024- 094).
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11.Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. for the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2025- 29 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing and Memorandum of Understanding with Surrounding Jurisdictions
Department( s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. to prepare the Fiscal Year 2025-29 RegionalAssessment of FairHousing (AFH), whereby the City will act as the lead for the Regional AFH, in an amount not to exceed $ 159,882 for a one-year term beginningAugust 1, 2024 and expiring July 30, 2025 ( Agreement No. A-2024- 095).
2. Authorizethe City Managerto executea Memorandumof Understandingand PaymentAgreementwith all of the surroundingjurisdictionsin OrangeCounty to jointly engage MDG Associates, Inc. to provide a Regional AFH, and authorize the City Attorney to reasonably revise or amend the Memorandum of Understandingas neededin orderto collectpayment, substantiallyin the form attached hereto, with all of the surroundingjurisdictionsparticipatingin the Regional AFH ( Agreement No. A- 2024- 096).
12.Conditional Grant Agreement for$ 2,200,000 and a Density Bonus Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for the Development of Six Affordable Ownership Units Located at 1921 W Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92706 ( Non- General Fund)
Department( s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Conditional Grant Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for $ 2,200,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for the development of six affordable ownership units located at 1921 W Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92706 ( APN 405- 101- 37) ( Agreement No.
A- 2024- 097).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $ 2,200, 000 in prior- year fund balance in the Inclusionary Housing Fund and appropriate the same into the Loans and Grants expenditure account ( no. 41718820- 69152). ( Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for a 45-year term for the development of six affordable ownership units located at 1921 W Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92706 ( APN 405- 101- 37) ( Agreement No. A- 2024- 098).
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4. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 2024- 01 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 036 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT APPLICATION NO. 2024- 01 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW
FOR- SALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH SIX UNITS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1921 W WASHINGTON AVENUE ( APN: 405- 101- 37) [ includes determination that the recommended action is exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15195 ( Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold criteria set forth in Section 15192 ( Threshold Requirements for Exemption)]
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
13.Receive and File the Notification by the City Engineer of the Final Tract Map No. 2017- 04, County Tract Map No. 17976 at 3025 West Edinger Avenue Applicant: Haphan Group, Inc., a California Corporation) Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the notification.
14. Construction Contract to Loengreen, Inc. for the Council Chambers ADA Restroom and Translation Booth Remodel Project( Project No. 22- 0504) ( Non- General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $ 554,472 of prior- year fund balance in the CATV Fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the CATV Fund, Buildings & Building Improvements expenditure account. ( Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $ 554, 472 of prior- year fund balancein the Liabilityand PropertyInsuranceFund, PriorYear CarryForward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Risk Management Projects, Buildings & Building Improvements expenditure account. ( Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Award construction contract to Loengreen, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $ 821, 440 for construction of the Council Chambers ADA Restroom and Translation Booth Remodel Project, for the term beginningJuly 16, 2024 and endinguponprojectcompletion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
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4. ApprovetheProjectCostAnalysisforatotalestimatedconstructiondeliverycost of $ 1, 108, 994 which includes $ 821, 440 for the construction contract, $ 123, 216 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $ 164,288 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program to include $ 1,108,944 in constructionfunding from the CATV Fund and Liability Property Insurance Fund.
15. Agreements with Willdan Engineering Inc., TKE Engineering, Inc., Charles Abbott Associates, Inc., Harris & Associates, Inc., and Cannon Corporation for On-Call Engineering Plan Check Services
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the firmslistedbelowto provideon-callengineeringplancheckservicesfor a three- year periodbeginningJuly 16, 2024, and expiringJune 30, 2027, with a provision for one, two- year renewal option for a total aggregate amount not to exceed 1,500,000 for the term of the agreement andfor the total annual compensation not to exceed $ 300,000, includingrenewaloptions, exercisableby the City Manager Core Agreement No. A- 2024- 099).
Firms Location
Willdan Engineering, Inc. Anaheim, CA
TKE Engineering, Inc. Riverside, CA
Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. Mission Viejo, CA
Harris & Associates, Inc. Irvine, CA
Cannon Corporation 1Irvine, CA
16.Appropriation Adjustment and Amendment to the Agreement with Aqua- MetricSalesCompanyto AddFundsto theAutomatedMeteringInfrastructure Project ( Project No, 16- 6460) ( Non- General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $ 15,000,000 of prior-year fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward and Water Utility Capital, Transferfrom Fund060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water— InterfundTransfer, Transferto Fund066andWaterUtilityCapital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment with Thirkettle Corporation, dba Aqua-Metric Sales Company, to increasethe not-to-exceed CITY COUNCIL 9 JULY 16, 2024
amount by $ 6, 000, 000, including a contingency of$ 1, 500, 000, for a new not- to- exceed amount of$ 35, 683, 230 ( Agreement No. A- 2024- 100).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024- 2025 Capital Improvement Program to include $ 15, 000, 000 in construction funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project (Project No. 16-6460).
17. Additional Contingency Funds in the Amount of $ 625, 000 for an Existing Construction Contractwith EverLevel Holdings, LLC for the First Street Slope Stabilization Project ( Project No. 22- 1341) ( Revive Santa Ana Program) Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of$ 625, 000 in additionalcontingencyfundsfor a newtotal estimatedconstructiondelivery cost of$ 6, 725, 000.
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024- 25 Capital Improvement Program to include $ 625, 000 of American Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) funds for the First Street Slope Stabilization Project ( 22- 1341).
18. Purchase Order to Mike Prllch and Sons, Inc. for Concrete Collar Replacement for Water and Sewer Appurtenances ( Bid No. 24- 021) ( Non- General Fund) Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a blanket order contract to Mike Prlich and Sons, Inc. for concrete collar replacement for water and sewer appurtenances for an annual amount notto exceed $600,000, for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2024 and expiringJune 30, 2027, withprovisionsfor two 1-year renewaloptions.
19. Approve a Lease Agreement with PGH Wong Engineering, Inc. for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with PGH Wong Engineering, Inc. to compensate the City $ 8,621 per month, with any partial month prorated at $ 287 per day, for the lease of approximately 3,284 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a twelve-monthtermbeginningonJuly 17, 2024, andendingJuly 16, 2025, with the option of 12 one- month extensions, for a total of$ 207, 456 in lease revenue for the entire term of the agreement, including optional extensions (Agreement No. A- 2024- 101).
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 20 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND
CONSIDERATION
20.Approve a Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC to compensate the City $ 11,627 per month, with any partial month prorated at $ 388 per day, for the lease of approximately 4,429 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional TransportationCenterfora 12-monthtermbeginningonJuly16, 2024andending July 15, 2025, with the option of 12 one- month extensions, for a total of $ 279, 850 in leaserevenuefor the entiretermof the agreement, includingoptionalextensions Agreement No. A- 2024- 102).
MINUTES: CouncilmemberBacerraaskedfor clarificationregardingthe intended tenant uses for the office space.
Public WorksDirectorNabil Sabaindicatedstaff is exploringoptionsto optimize the use of space.
Acting City Manager Alvaro Nunez clarified that-- Economic Development will collaborate with Public Works to recruit businesses for the train station.
MayorAmezcuaexpressedconcernregardingsafetyand statedthis areashould be a priority area.
Councilmember Lopez echoed support for space optimization to benefit micro businesses owned by city residents.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 20, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7— 0 — Pass
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21.Construction Contract to AJ Fistes Corporation in the Amount of$ 719,100 for the Painting and Wrought Iron Restoration ( Project No. 24- 6060 & 24- 6061) Non- General Fund)
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Award a construction contract to AJ Fistes Corporation, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $ 719, 100, subject to changeordersfor PaintingandWroughtIronRestorationfor the term beginning upon execution of the contract and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of$ 1, 197, 000, which includes $ 719, 100 for the construction contract, $ 107, 865 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $ 370,035 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
3. Approve an amendment to the FY 2024- 25 Capital Improvement Program to include $ 1,197,000 in construction funding approved in FY 2023-24 from the Clean California Local Grants Program through the California Department of Transportation.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2024-43 was filed for projects 24-6060 and 24- 6061.
22.Agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions for Access and Support Services for iManage Data Management Systems
Department( s): City Attorney's Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions (" BlueTech") for continued access and support services for the iManage Data Management Systems iManage") fortheperiodofAugust1, 2024throughJuly31, 2027intheamountof 128, 529, which includes the annual billing amount of $ 36, 843 for the iManage System and a contingency amount of $ 18, 000 to pay for additional support/maintenanceandtrainingservicesas directedbythe City (Agreement No.
A- 2024- 103).
23.Agreement for Tax Revenue Auditing, Analysis, Forecasting, and Reporting Services RFP ( 24- 010)
Department( s): Finance and Management Services
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Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates (" HdL") and HdL Coren & Cone (" HdLCC") for various tax revenue services for an initial three- year term beginning July 1, 2024, with a provision for two one-year extensions exercisable by the City Manager and the City Attorney, in a total amount not to exceed $ 1,346, 714, which includes a 20% general contingency ( Agreement Nos. A- 2024- 104 and A-2024- 105).
2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the release of information to HdL from the California Department of Tax & Fee Administration in connection with the auditingof Sales and Use Tax makingcertaindeterminationsrelatingthereto and authorizing certain actions in connection therewith.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 037 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX
RECORDS AND TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS
AGENDA ITEM NO. 24 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND
CONSIDERATION
24.Resolution to Effect Certain Changes to the City' s Basic Classification and Compensation Plan
Department( s): Human Resources
RecommendedAction: Adopta resolutionto effectcertainchangestotheCity's basic classification and compensation plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-038 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY'S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
MINUTES: CouncilmemberBacerra requested to move the item for all units except SEIU, and to bring back the SE1Uunit for separate discussion.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 24, as amended, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7— 0 — Pass
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25. Adopt Resolution to Summarily Vacate a Portion of Bristol Street - Abandonment 23-02 and Adopt Resolution Declaring Property as Exempt Surplus
Department( s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Bristol Street right-of-way formerlyportionsof 1601and 1607NorthBristolStreet; Abandonment23-02.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 039 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A
PORTION OF A PUBLIC RIGHT- OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 1601 AND 1607 NORTH BRISTOL STREET ( ABANDONMENT NO. 2023- 02) [ includes determination that the vacation of the Vacation Area is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) pursuantto section 15378of the State CEQA Guidelinesbecauseit can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that it will have a significant impact of the environment.]
2. Adopt a resolutiondeclaringCity-owned propertyas exemptsurplusland and directingthe City Manageror designeeto complywiththe requirementsof Government Code § 54220 et seq. for the sale and transfer of ownership accordingly.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 040 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY NEAR 1601 AND 1607 NORTH BRISTOL AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET
FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND ACT, CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54220, ET SEQ., AS AMENDED, FOR THEIR DISPOSITION includes determination that the sale of the property as surplus is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15312 ( Surplus Government Property Sales)].
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
MINUTES: At 7. 28 P. M., the Business Calendar was considered.
26. Consider Whether to Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Arguments, Rebuttal Arguments, and Impartial Analysis of Four Ballot Measures on the Ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election
De artment s : City Clerk's Office
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Recommended Action:
1. Consider whether to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 041 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE
SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
REGARDING A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO AMEND CHARTER SECTIONS 401. 5, 611, 702, 703, 1002 AND 1003 TO DELETE REFERENCES
TO OBSOLETE JOB TITLES AND OBSOLETE BONDING REQUIREMENTS,
SPECIFY THAT ALL DEPARTMENT HEADS ARE AT-WILL EMPLOYEES,
ADDRESS DEFINITIONS OF FUNDS AND LEVIES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH
STATE LAW, AUTHORIZE LIMITED PURCHASING AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY
CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY AND REQUIRE THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ENFORCE THE ETHICS CODE;
2. Consider whether to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 042 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE
SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
REGARDING A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO AMEND CHARTER SECTION 402 TO INDEX COUNCIL COMPENSATION AT A SALARY OF THIRTY- THREE ( 33%) PERCENT OF THAT OF AN ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE;
3. Consider whether to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 043 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE
SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
REGARDING A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO AMEND CHARTER SECTION 1203 TO PERMIT NONCITIZEN VOTING IN ALL CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS; and
4. Consider whether to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 044 entitled A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE
SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
REGARDING WHETHER TO ADOPT A RENT STABILIZATION AND JUST CAUSE EVICTION ORDINANCE.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall gave a presentation regarding the four measures.
Discussion ensued regarding the order and number of authors that could be listed per measure.
CityAttorneySoniaCarvalhoclarifiedthe orderof priorityfor authorsper the Elections Code.
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MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action no. 1 for Item No. 26, and authorize Mayor Pro Tem Phan and Councilmember Bacerra to author the Argument in Favor of the Measure, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Phan.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7— 0 — Pass
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Phan moved to approve the recommended action no. 2 for Item No. 26, and authorize Mayor Pro Tern Phan and Councilmember Bacerra to author the Argument in Favor of the Measure, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
The motion carried, 5-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO
TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 5— 2 -- Pass
MOTION: Councilmember Vazquez moved to approve the recommended action no. 3 for Item No. 26, and authorize Mayor Pro Tern Phan and Councilmembers Hernandez and Vazquez to author the Argument in Favor of the Measure, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 6-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN,
MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 6— 1 -- Pass
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MOTION: Councilmember Vazquez moved to approve the recommended action no. 4 for Item No. 26, and authorize Mayor Pro Tern Phan and Councilmembers Hernandez and Vazquez to author the Argument in Favor of the Measure, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 6-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN,
MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 6— 1 — Pass
END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR"
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS-- Membersof thepublicmayaddressthe CityCounciloneachof the Public Hearing items.
MINUTES: At 7.40 P.M., the Public Hearing was considered.
27. Public Hearing — Approve an Amended and Restated Regulatory Agreement for the Rehabilitation of Garden Court Apartments Located at 300 East Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92701, Adopt a Resolution Approving the Issuanceof RevenueBonds, andConductaTaxEquityFiscalResponsibility Act ( TEFRA) Hearing
Legalnoticepublishedinthe OC Reporteron July9, 2024.
Department( s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorizethe City Managerto executean amendedand restatedagreement containingAffordableHousingCovenantswithOrangeHousingDevelopment Corporationfor the rehabilitationof GardenCourtApartmentslocatedat 300 East Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92701 ( APN 398- 323- 08) Contingent upon approval of Housing Authority Item # 3) ( Agreement No. A- 2024- 906).
2. Approvethe RelocationPlan and authorizethe City Managerto approve CITY COUNCIL 17 JULY 16, 2024
amendments to the Relocation Plan prior to commencement of the rehabilitation of Garden Court Apartments, substantially in the draft form attached hereto, subject to changes consistent with the project approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
3. Conducta Tax Equityand FinancialResponsibilityAct Hearingin consideration of the issuance of tax-exempt bond financing by the California Municipal Finance Authority for C& C Development Co., LLC, to finance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of Garden Court Apartments located at 300 East Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92701 ( APN 398- 323- 08).
4. Adopt a resolutionapprovingthe issuanceof revenuebondsby the California Municipal Finance Authority in an amount not to exceed $ 55, 000, 000 for financing the rehabilitation of Garden Court Apartments.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- 045 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY
THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY OF EXEMPT
FACILITY BONDS FOR THE GARDEN COURT APARTMENTS
5. Determine that the approvals and authorizations provided for herein do not constitutea "project" withinthemeaningofCaliforniaPublicResourcesCode § 21065 and authorize filing a notice of exemption based on the "common sense" exemption of 14 C. C. R. § 15061( b)( 3) to the extent any activity would be considereda "project" becauseit can be seen with certaintythat there is no possibilitythatthe activityin questionmayhavea significanteffecton the environmentand the activity is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA).
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 7:40 P.M.
CityClerkJenniferL. Hallreportedoutthesummaryof emailcommentsreceived:
one ( 1) Agenda Item No. 27.
Therebeingnospeakers, MayorAmezcuaclosedthePublicHearingat 7.41P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 27, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez thanked staff for providing clarification regarding the item.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
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HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7- 0 -- Pass
PUBLIC HEARING AGENDA ITEM NO. 28-- CONTINUED TO THE AUGUST 6, 2024
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
28. Public Hearing — Recoveryof UncollectedCostsIncurredby the CityRelated to the Abatement of Dangerous and Abandoned Buildings
Legalnoticepublishedin the OC Reporteron July3, 2024andpropertyowner notification letters mailed on same date.
Department( s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Dangerous and Abandoned Building Program Report and authorize the transmittal of uncollected charges incurred by the City related to the abatement of dangerousandabandonedbuildingstotheofficeofAuditor-Controller, County of Orange.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024- XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF
SECURING AND/ OR DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES
DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES; MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING SUCH
COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER'S
OFFICE
2. Determinethattheproposedactiondoesnotconstitutea "project" underthe California Environmental Quality Act ( CEQA) in accordance with section 15378( a) and ( b)( 5) as the adoption of this resolution authorizes an administrative action and will not result in a direct or reasonable foreseeable indirectphysicalchangeintheenvironmentandthereis nopossibilityit will havea significanteffecton the environment. Accordingly, it is exemptfrom further CEQA review pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) and (b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines as amended.
END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS"
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RECESS
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council meeting to consider the Housing Authority Agenda at 7:42 P.M.
RECONVENE
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:43 P.M.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: Acting CityManagerAlvaroNunezgave a briefupdateregardingthe Needle Exchange Program.
ActingPoliceChiefRobertRodriguezspokeregardingthe4thof JulyDeploymentand statistics, related challenges, and enforcement regarding fireworks.
Councilmember Bacerra expressed concern regarding the number of citations given.
Mayor Amezcua asked for clarification regarding the challenges in giving the administrative citations.
ActingPoliceChiefRodriguezspokeregardingthechallengesofadministrativecitations.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE — If the Citypaidfor travelor otherexpensesthis is thetimefor membersof the Councilto providea brieforalreportonattendanceof anyregionalboard or commissionmeetingor any conference, meetingor eventattended.
1. June 17- 20, 2024 Mayor Amezcua — NALEO 41st Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV
2. June 18- 20, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza — NALEO 41 stAnnual Conference, Las Vegas, NV
3. June 18- 20, 2024 Councilmember Vazquez — NALEO 41st Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV
4. June 19- 20, 2024 Councilmember Hernandez — NALEO 415t Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV
5. June 19- 21, 2024 Mayor Pro Tem Phan — 1$t Annual AAP1 Lead Summit, Las Vegas, NV
6. June 19- 21, 2024 Councilmember Bacerra — 1stAnnual AAPI Lead Summit, Las Vegas, NV
MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez thanked the City for his paid attendance to NALEO, spoke in regards to the Supreme Court ruling regarding citing the homeless, requestedan increasein the Qualityof Life Teamandaskedforsupportto suethe OC sheriff for releasing inmates in Santa Ana.
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CouncilmemberLopez reminded staff of her scheduled office hours at Riverview Park, invitedthepublictoupcomingconcertsandmoviesat thepark, encouragedpublicto attendParks, Recreation, andCommunityServicesAgency's Shakespearein the Park on July 31, 2024, spoke about her attendanceat the OCFA awards ceremony, congratulatedFire ChiefHeneryforhis recognitions, andwishedeveryonea happy summer.
CouncilmemberPenaloza thanked city staff for their hard work and efforts, askedabout efforts underway to fill vacant storefronts with stores generating good tax revenue, thanked staff for the attention to the Edinger and Flower St. business corridor, requested the ongoing enforcement of public intoxication and homeless encampments, notifiedCitystaffaboutbringingforwardfor considerationapotentialordinanceor ban concemingthesaleofsinglebeercanswithinthecityatthenextCityCouncilmeeting, andwishedhis babygirla happysixmonthsandhiswifeahappybirthday.
CouncilmemberHernandezspokein regardsto his Junetravelandlodgingat the NALEOconference, thankedstafffortheirhardworkandeffortsforstreamliningCity Councilmeetings, thankedhis colleaguesandthe publicfor theirparticipationand efforts, and announcedand spokeaboutAugustbeing ChicanoHeritageMonthand the activities taking place to honor it.
Councilmember Bacerra announced a Thursday concert at Carl Thornton Park, a SaturdayworkshoponzoningcodeupdatesatMIT, andahomeownershipfairatSanta Ana College, and announced his upcoming office hours on August 3rd at Bomo Koral Park, spokeandthankedthecityregardinghistraveltotheAAPIconference, discussed theSupremeCourtrulingregardingissuesofhomelessnessandcriminality, requested anupdateatthenextCityCouncilmeetingregardingthefencingalongtheFlowerSt. biketrail, andrequestedstaffinvestigateforthemarketat VanNessandBishopand the 7-11 at Edinger and Flower regarding CUP and ABC Licenses.
Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke regarding her attendance at the AAIP conference, and announced Friday movies at thepark and National Night Out at Cabrillo Park on August 6rh
Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding her attendanceat the NALEO conferenceand regarding the State of the Cityon June 27, noted that SummerNight Lights endsAugust 2ndspokeregardingtheFourthofJuly, requestedan updateonthePoliceCommission for thenext CityCouncilmeeting, notifiedthepublicaboutthe resourcefair at the Elks LodgeonJuly28fh, addressedtheissueofhomelessness, andexpressedgratitudeto theSantaAnaPoliceDepartmentandtheOrangeCountyFireAuthority.
ADJOURNMENT— Adjournthe City Councilmeeting.
MINUTES: MayorAmezcuaadjoumedtheCityCouncilMeetingin memoryof former Fire Chief Corey Comperatore at 8:25 P.M.
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Respectfully submitted:
ennifer L. alf, MC
City Cl
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