Agenda packet — Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee, August 5, 2024

Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee
Regular Meeting Agenda Packet
August 5, 2024
INPERSON MEETING
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 6:00 PM
Hector Bustos
Chairperson
Subcommittee Member SAUSD
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
ViceChairperson
Subcommittee Member – Ward 5
Jessie Lopez
Subcommittee Member – Ward 3
Benjamin Vazquez
Subcommittee Member – Ward 2
Alfonso Alvarez
Subcommittee Member – SAUSD
Hawk Scott
Executive Director
Hannah Wayne
Recording Secretary
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CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
ATTENDANCE Subcommittee Members:

Alfonso Alvarez, SAUSD
Jessie Lopez, Councilmember
Benjamin Vazquez, Councilmember
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, ViceChairperson
Hector Bustos, Chairperson
Staff:

Hawk Scott, Executive Director
Hannah Wayne, Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL Hannah Wayne, Recording Secretary
PLEDGE OF
ALLEGIANCE Chairperson
PUBLIC COMMENTS
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2024.

Recommended Action: Approve Minutes.

2. Excused Absences.

Recommended Action: Approve Excused Absences.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

3. Subcommittee Goals and Actions.

Recommended Action: Discuss.

4. Dual Use Park.

Recommended Action: Receive and File.

5. Summer Programming (Movies and Concerts).

Recommended Action: Receive and File.

6. Training for Rent Control and Rent Rights.

Recommended Action: Receive and File.

7. Crossing Guards Update.

Recommended Action: Discuss.

SUBCOMMIITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
The next Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee Regular Meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m in the City Council Chamber.

CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
ATTENDANCE Subcommittee Members:

Alfonso Alvarez, SAUSD
Jessie Lopez, Councilmember
Benjamin Vazquez, Councilmember
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, ViceChairperson
Hector Bustos, Chairperson
Staff:

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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2024.

Recommended Action: Approve Minutes.

2. Excused Absences.

Recommended Action: Approve Excused Absences.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

3. Subcommittee Goals and Actions.

Recommended Action: Discuss.

4. Dual Use Park.

Recommended Action: Receive and File.

5. Summer Programming (Movies and Concerts).

Recommended Action: Receive and File.

6. Training for Rent Control and Rent Rights.

Recommended Action: Receive and File.

7. Crossing Guards Update.

Recommended Action: Discuss.

SUBCOMMIITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
The next Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee Regular Meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m in the City Council Chamber.

CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
ATTENDANCE Subcommittee Members:

Alfonso Alvarez, SAUSD
Jessie Lopez, Councilmember
Benjamin Vazquez, Councilmember
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez, ViceChairperson
Hector Bustos, Chairperson
Staff:

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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2024.

Recommended Action: Approve Minutes.

2. Excused Absences.

Recommended Action: Approve Excused Absences.

INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

3. Subcommittee Goals and Actions.

Recommended Action: Discuss.

4. Dual Use Park.

Recommended Action: Receive and File.

5. Summer Programming (Movies and Concerts).

Recommended Action: Receive and File.

6. Training for Rent Control and Rent Rights.

Recommended Action: Receive and File.

7. Crossing Guards Update.

Recommended Action: Discuss.

SUBCOMMIITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT
The next Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee Regular Meeting is scheduled for September 9, 2024 at 6:00 p.m in the City Council Chamber.

Joint School Collaboration City Council
Subcommittee

Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes

May 6, 2024

IN-PERSON MEETING
6:00 PM

CALL TO ORDER

ATTENDANCE

Subcommittee Members:

Alfonso Alvarez
Jessie Lopez
Benjamin Vazquez
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Hector Bustos

Staff:

Hawk Scott, Executive Director
Stephanie Garcia, Recording Secretary

Minutes: Present (5) – Alvarez, Lopez, Vasquez, Bustos, Lopez, Hernandez; Absent-0.

Vice-Chair Hernandez arrived after Consent Calendar roll call vote was conducted and was present for the duration of the meeting.

ROLL CALL Stephanie Garcia, Recording Secretary

Minutes: Recording Secretary conducted roll call.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson

Minutes: Chairperson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

PRESENTATION

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda items. Members of the public, may only provide comments on items on the Regular Meeting Agenda.

To provide Public Comments: Submit via email to [email protected] NO LATER THAN one hour before the scheduled meeting.

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In accordance with procedures, calls will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins.

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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

1. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 15, 2024.

Recommended Action: Approve Minutes.

2. Excused Absences.

Recommended Action: Approve Excused Absences.

Minutes: Subcommittee members voted to approve minutes and excused absences.

Chair Bustos requested minutes include actions and votes taken during meetings.

Consent Calendar was approved. Moved by Bustos, seconded by Vazquez.

Approved 4-0. Vice-Chair Hernandez arrived after Consent Calendar roll call vote was conducted Motion passed.

BUSINESS CALENDAR

3. Music in the Park.

Recommended Action: Discuss.

Minutes: Calendar of events verbally presented by Executive Director Hawk Scott.

4. Dual Use Parks and Parking.

Recommended Action: Discuss.

Minutes: Subcommittee voted to not meet the month of June if there is no new business to discuss.

Moved by Lopez, Seconded by Vazquez. Approved 5-0.

5. Crossing Guards for Next School Year.

Recommended Action: Discuss.

Minutes: Vice-Chair Hernandez requested we identify schools that have a crossing guard, schools that do not have a crossing guard, schools that had a crossing guard before and no longer do.

6. City Resources.

Recommended Action: Discuss.

Minutes: Subcommittee member Vazquez proposed training for Santa Ana Unified School (SAUSD) staff from City staff regarding rent control to provide information to students and parents in the upcoming school year.

Vice-Chair Hernandez would like to see resources that the City shares with the members of SAUSD, and would like to see the resources expanded to include rent control, down payment assistance, the City’s ADU program, the police oversight complaint form, resources related to non-profit partners the City has, expand the art water contest to SAUSD students, and City be more inclusive with SAUSD and sharing even information.

Subcommittee voted to establish training dates for rent control, rent board, police oversight, ADUs, work site center with the City and SAUSD set over a year and have a calendar for trainings.

Moved by Vazquez, seconded by Hernandez. Approved 5-0.

7. Subcommittee Goals and Actions.

Recommended Action: Discuss.

Minutes: Chairperson made motion to table item to the next Subcommittee meeting and being only item on the next agenda to further discuss a foundation, goals, and outcomes of the Subcommittee.

Moved by Bustos, seconded by Hernandez. Approved 5-0.

SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS COMMENTS

Minutes:

Committee Member Vazquez – Requested lockdown protocols between SAUSD and the police department be on the agenda in future meetings.

Committee Member Lopez- No comments.

Committee Member Hernandez- Supports discussion regarding school safety between City and school district, and a better working relation with the school district.

Committee Member Alvarez – No comments.

Chair Bustos – No comments.

ADJOURNMENT
The next Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee Regular Meeting is scheduled for June 3, 2024 at 6:00 p.m in the Council Chamber.

Minutes: Chairperson Bustos adjourned meeting at 7:23pm.

Santa Ana Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency Santa Ana Unified School District

DUAL USE PARK ANALYSIS

Potential SAUSD School Sites
• Davis ES
• Fremont ES
• King ES
• Lincoln ES
• Lowell ES
• Pico Pico ES
• Wilson ES
Factors in Dual Use Parks
• Fencing
• Restrooms
• Maintenance
• Security
• Lighting
• Park Hours
• Amenities
Davis Elementary School - 1405 French Street - Santa Ana, CA 92701

Davis Elementary School – With Fencing

Davis Elementary School
Fencing-$250,000
◦ 7 school entry gates
◦ 2 park entry gates
◦ Estimated 670 linear feet needed
Restrooms-$485,000
◦ Based on Angels Park installation
◦ Two stall pre-fabricated restroom
Maintenance
• SAUSD will continue to maintain
Lighting- est. $200,000 to $500,000
◦ Cost dependent on lighting system
installed
◦ Currently no lighting on-site
◦ Open space area
◦ Sport courts
◦ Playgrounds
Park Hours
Without light installation
• 6pm to Dusk - Monday to Friday (w/ no light installation) *Site would have reduced operational hours during daylight savings time • Sunrise to Sunset – Saturday and Sunday
With Light Installation
• 6pm to 10 pm-Monday through Friday
• 6am to 10pm – Saturday and Sunday
Seating & Amenities- $50,000
• Benches
• Tables
• Water fountain
Fremont Elementary School - 1930 West 10th Street - Santa Ana, CA 92703

Fremont Elementary School – With Fencing

Fremont Elementary School
Fencing- $140,000
◦ 5 school entry gates
◦ 2 park entry gates
◦ Estimated 325 linear feet needed
Restrooms- $485,000
◦ Based on Angels Park installation
◦ Two stall prefabricated restroom
◦ Water fountain
Maintenance
• SAUSD will continue to maintain
Lighting- est. $200,000 to $500,000
◦ Cost dependent on lighting system installed
◦ Currently no lighting on-site
◦ Open space area
◦ Sport courts
◦ Playgrounds
Park Hours
Without light installation
• 6pm to Dusk - Monday to Friday (w/ no light installation) *Site would have reduced operational hours during daylight savings time • Sunrise to Sunset – Saturday and Sunday
With Light Installation
• 6pm to 10 pm-Monday through Friday
• 6am to 10pm – Saturday and Sunday
Seating & Amenities- $50,000
• Benches
• Tables
• Water fountain
King Elementary School - 1001 South Graham Lane -Santa Ana, CA 92703

King Elementary School – With Fencing

King Elementary School
Fencing- $210,000
◦ 6 school entry gates
◦ 3 park entry gates
◦ Estimated 500 linear feet needed
Restrooms-$ 485,000
◦ Based on Angels Park installation
◦ Two stall prefabricated restroom
Maintenance
• SAUSD will continue to maintain
Lighting- $200,000 to $500,000
◦ Currently no lighting on-site
◦ Cost dependent on lighting system installed
◦ Open space area
◦ Sport courts
◦ Playgrounds
Park Hours
Without light installation
• 6pm to Dusk - Monday to Friday (w/ no light installation) *Site would have reduced operational hours during daylight savings time • Sunrise to Sunset – Saturday and Sunday
With Light Installation
• 6pm to 10 pm-Monday through Friday
• 6am to 10pm – Saturday and Sunday
Seating & Amenities- $50,000
• Benches
• Tables
• Water fountain
Lincoln Elementary School - 425 South Sullivan Street - Santa Ana, CA 92704

Lincoln Elementary School – With Fencing

Lincoln Elementary School
Fencing-$250,000
◦ 4 school entry gates
◦ 2 park entry gates
◦ Estimated 665 linear feet needed
Restrooms-$485,000
◦ Based on Angels Park installation
◦ Two stall prefabricated restroom
Maintenance
• SAUSD will continue to maintain
Lighting- $200,000 to $500,000
◦ Currently no lighting on-site
◦ Cost dependent on lighting system installed
◦ Open space area
◦ Sport courts
◦ Playgrounds
Park Hours
Without light installation
• 6pm to Dusk - Monday to Friday (w/ no light installation) *Site would have reduced operational hours during daylight savings time • Sunrise to Sunset – Saturday and Sunday
With Light Installation
• 6pm to 10 pm-Monday through Friday
• 6am to 10pm – Saturday and Sunday
Seating & Amenities- $50,000
• Benches
• Tables
• Water fountain
Lowell Elementary School - 700 South Flower Street - Santa Ana, CA 92703

Lowell Elementary School – With Fencing

Lowell Elementary School
Fencing-$200,000
◦ 5 school entry gates
◦ 2 park entry gates
◦ Estimated 500 linear feet needed
School Restroom Option-$50,000
◦ 6 school entry gates
◦ 2 park entry gates
◦ Estimated additional 150 linear feet
needed
Restrooms- $485,000
◦ Based on Angels Park installation
◦ Two stall prefabricated restrooms
Maintenance (SAUSD will continue to maintain)
Lighting- $200,000 to $500,000
• Currently no lighting on-site
• Cost dependent on lighting system installed
• Open space area
• Sport courts
• Playgrounds
Park Hours
Without light installation
• 6pm to Dusk - Monday to Friday (w/ no light installation) *Site would have reduced operational hours during daylight savings time • Sunrise to Sunset – Saturday and Sunday
With Light Installation
• 6pm to 10 pm-Monday through Friday
• 6am to 10pm – Saturday and Sunday
Seating & Amenities- $25,000
• Benches
• Tables
• Water fountain
Pico Pico Elementary School - 931 West Highland Street - Santa Ana, CA 92703

Pico Pico Elementary School – With Fencing

Pico
Pico
Elementary School
Fencing-$40,000
◦ One park entry gates (Opening exists to Highland
Street)
◦ Estimated 80 linear feet needed around
transformer
Site Improvements-$25,000
◦ Removal of est. 10 linear feet of 4 foot high wall
◦ Reinforce doors & locks on two buildings and
storage containers
Restrooms-$485,000
◦ Based on Angels Park installation
◦ Two stall prefabricated restroom
Maintenance
• SAUSD will continue to maintain
Lighting- $200,000 to $500,000
• Currently no lighting on-site
• Cost dependent on lighting system installed
• Open space area
• Sport courts
• Playgrounds
Park Hours
Without light installation
• 6pm to Dusk - Monday to Friday (w/ no light installation) *Site would have reduced operational hours during daylight savings time • Sunrise to Sunset – Saturday and Sunday
With Light Installation
• 6pm to 10 pm-Monday through Friday
• 6am to 10pm – Saturday and Sunday
Seating & Amenities- $50,000
• Benches
• Tables
• Water fountain
Wilson Elementary School - 1317 North Baker Street - Santa Ana, CA 92706

Wilson Elementary School – With Fencing

Wilson Elementary School
Fencing-$115,000
◦ 4 school entry gates
◦ 2 park entry gates
◦ Estimated 277 linear feet needed
Restrooms- $485,000
◦ Based on Angels Park installation
◦ Two stall prefabricated restrooms
◦ School restrooms on site
Maintenance
• SAUSD will continue to maintain
Lighting- $200,000 to $500,000
• Currently no lighting on-site
• Cost dependent on lighting system installed
• Open space area
• Sport courts
• Playgrounds
Park Hours
Without light installation
• 6pm to Dusk - Monday to Friday (w/ no light installation) *Site would have reduced operational hours during daylight savings time • Sunrise to Sunset – Saturday and Sunday
With Light Installation
• 6pm to 10 pm-Monday through Friday
• 6am to 10pm – Saturday and Sunday
Seating & Amenities- $50,000
• Benches
• Tables
• Water fountain
Additional Option:

Exploring rental agreement with SAUSD
Example:

Lowell Elementary School
700 South Flower Street
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Example: Lowell Elementary School-North Natural Turf Field Calculations: (South Flower St. and W. Bishop Street) Monday-Friday Operational Hours: 6:00-10:00p (4 Hours x 5 Days) 20 Hours Saturday & Sunday Operational Hours: 6:00a-10:00p (16 Hours x 2 Days) 32 Hours • 52 hours of Operation Per Week on Average x 48 Weeks: 2,496 Hours of use by COSA • SAUSD Natural Turf Fee $14.00 per Hour x 2496 Hours $34,944 /year • DSO Fee $56.00 x 2 hours per day x 240 days (Monday-Friday) $26,880 /year* • DSO Fee $56.00 x 4 hours per day x 96 days (Saturday & Sunday) $21,504 /year* • Custodian Fee $56.00 x 2 hours per day x 240 days (Monday-Friday) $26,880 /year* • Custodian Fee $56.00 x 2 hours per day x 96 Days (Monday-Friday) $21,880 /year* • Total cost of facility and personnel to rent Lowell Elementary: $132,088/year approximately $52.92 per hour *Assumption of hours per day for DSO and Custodian based on Hours of Operation ** Includes use of School Restrooms
Questions?

Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency
www.santa-ana.org/parks
Item # 5

City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
August 5, 2024

TOPIC: City Special Events for Summer 2024

TITLE
City Special Events for Summer 2024

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Accept informational report.

DISCUSSION
The City of Santa Ana offers a variety of summer events and activities for all ages, including movies, concerts, and Shakespeare in the Park. There are special events like the Juneteenth Festival, Fourth of July Celebration, and Chicano Heritage Festival. The city also provides aquatics programs, youth and teen activities, library services, senior services, and community events. The Santa Ana Zoo offers free admission to residents on the third Sunday of each month. More details can be found on the City's website:
https://www.santa-ana.org/summer. Below is additional information for each activity or event.

• Summer Movies in the Park: From June 7 to July 26, 2024, enjoy family-friendly movies every Friday at various parks. Activities start at 6 p.m., with popcorn and inflatables available. Bring chairs, blankets, and picnics. Movies include "Monsters University," "Elemental," and "Tarzan."

• Concerts in the Park: Concerts feature a range of musical genres at different parks. Attendees can enjoy live music, food vendors, and activities for all ages.

• Shakespeare in the Park: Experience classic Shakespeare plays performed live in Santa Ana parks. The event is free and suitable for all ages.

• Juneteenth Festival: Celebrate African American culture with music, dance, food, and educational activities. The event commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans.

• Fourth of July Celebr ation: Join the festivities with live music, food, family - friendly activities, and a spectacular fireworks show.

City Special Events for Summer 2024
August 5, 2024

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• Chicano Heritage Festival: Celebrate Chicano culture with live performances, art, food, and activities highlighting the rich heritage and contr ibutions of the Chicano community.

For more details, visit Summer in Santa Ana.

EXHIBIT(S)

1. Presentation

Submitted By: Hawk Scott, Executive Director of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency

Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, Acting City Manager

Community Development Agency
www.santa-ana.org/community-development
Item # 6

City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
August 5, 2024

TOPIC: Tenant Rights Training for SAUSD Staff

TITLE
Tenant Rights Training for SAUSD Staff

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Accept informational report.

DISCUSSION
At the May 6, 2024 meeting, members of the Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee requested that City staff provide education and training to Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) staff regarding renter protections and programs and services offered by the City’s Rent Stabilization Division. Below is a summary of the action taken to date.

The Rent Stabilization Division is doing community outreach by providing education on tenant rights. Most recently, Rent Stabilization Division has held outreach in the following schools Washington Elementary, Willard Elementary and Pio Pico Middle School. The education component that staff is sharing with the community is briefly outlined below.

• Rent Stabilization Provisions
- Limits on rent increases for certain residential rental units and mobilehome spaces in the City
- Only one rent increase is allowed in a 12- month period, and it can not exceed the allowable rent increase in effect for that period.

• Costa Hawkins Rental Housing Act
- Protects a landlord's right to raise the rent to market rate on a unit once a tenant moves out
- Prevents cities from establishing rent restrictions on unit constructed after 1995

• Just Cause Evictions
- Two Causes
a) At Cause (failure to pay rent, causing nuisance, committing criminal activity

Tenant Rights Training for SAUSD Staff
August 5, 2024

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b) No Cause (landlord’s intent to occupy, withdrawal from rental market, intent to demolish or remodel)

• Resources Available
- Public Law Center
- OC Fair Housing
- -Legal Aid of OC

EXHIBIT(S)
N/A

Submitted By: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of the Community Development Agency

Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, Acting City Manager

Public Works Agency
www.santa-ana.org/public-works
Item # 7

City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
August 5, 2024

TOPIC: Crossing Guards

TITLE
Update Regarding Crossing Guards

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Accept informational report.

DISCUSSION
This report summarizes the existing conditions of the City’s crossing guard program.

Provider and Funding
• Provider: All City Management
• Contract Term: Started July 1, 2023, for three years with two one- year renewal options (up to FY 27/28)
• Contract Amount: Not to exceed $5,343,125 with built-in cost escalation • Annual Funding Breakdown:
o 2023-24: $998,242
o 2024-25: $998,242
o 2025-26: $1,085,015
o 2026-27: $1,130,813
o 2027-28: $1,130,813

Program Criteria and Coverage
• Eligibility: Evaluated by traffic engineering staff; must meet established criteria.

Private schools are excluded, and schools must serve elementary students. • Current Service: 47 crossing guards for 32 schools with elementary students • District Coverage:
o Orange Unified School District: 1 guard, 1 school
o Garden Grove Unified School District: 7 guards, 5 schools o Santa Ana Unified School District: 39 guards, 26 schools (including one charter school)
o Charter Schools: 1 guard (self-funded), 0 schools served

Update Regarding Crossing Guards
August 5, 2024

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Crossing Guard Locations
• Detailed list of existing locations, primarily in the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD), with specific intersections and schools

Reduction in Service
• Due to cost increases, the service level will decrease:
o Removed eight unwarranted crossing guard locations
o No summer school crossing guard program
o Possible reduction in crossing guard hours
o Re-evaluation of all existing locations
o Potential removal of additional locations to stay within budget o Consideration of school districts funding additional crossing guards if necessary

Volunteer Program
• Challenges identified with volunteer crossing guards, including punctuality, reliability, and maintaining an adequate pool
• The current provider refuses to manage a volunteer program due t o past unsuccessful experiences

Safe Routes to Schools Plan
• Focus on infrastructure improvements for traffic safety along school routes. • Received about $60 million in Active Transportation Program funds for 19 SAUSD schools
• Funds used for curb extensions, ADA ramps, sidewalks, crosswalks, etc.

Update Regarding Crossing Guards
August 5, 2024

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Conclusion
• Any changes to the crossing guard program should take into consideration maintaining and adjusting service levels based on funding and operat ional changes, while exploring alternative funding sources and infrastructure improvements to enhance safety.

EXHIBIT(S)

1. Presentation

Submitted By: Nabil Saba, Executive Director of the Public Works Agency

Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, Acting City Manager

Crossing Guard Program Update
Public Works Agency
August 5, 2024
Slide 1
Crossing Guard
Program Update
Crossing Guard Program Update
Public Works Agency
August 5, 2024
Slide 2
Crossing Guard Contract
• Provider – All City Management
• Term
– Started July 1, 2023 for three years
– Two one year renewals (up to FY 27/28)
• Amount
– Not to exceed $5,343,125
– Built in increase
• Funds 47 Crossing Guards
• Insufficient funds for additional guards
Fiscal Year Amount
2023-24 $998,242
2024-25 $998,242
2025-26 $1,085,015
2026-27 $1,130,813
2027-28 $1,130,813
Crossing Guard Program Update
Public Works Agency
August 5, 2024
Slide 3
Crossing Guard Program
• Eligibility
– Locations are evaluated by traffic engineering
staff, must meet established criteria
– Private Schools not included
– School must serve elementary level students
• Locations that qualify are placed on list
and programmed as funding becomes
available
Crossing Guard Program Update
Public Works Agency
August 5, 2024
Slide 4
Crossing Guard Service Summary
* Includes one SAUSD Charter School –Advance Learning Academy ** Paid by El Sol Academy since campus is on both sides of the street. Not included in the City count.

School District # Of Crossing Guards # Of Schools w/
Elem Students
# of Schools w/
Elem Students
Served
Orange Unified School District 1 1 1
Garden Grove Unified School
District
7 5 5
Santa Ana Unified School District 39 35* 26
Charter Schools 1** 7 0
Total 47 48 32
Crossing Guard Program Update
Public Works Agency
August 5, 2024
Slide 5
Existing Crossing Guard Locations
Schools not listed do not have crossing guards.

Location Intersection District School Location Intersection District School 1 Hazard/West (SE) GGUSD Hazard Elementary 25 McFadden/Fairview (NE) SAUSD Jackson Elementary 2 Fifth ST/Huylars Ln (N) GGUSD Hazard Elementary 26 McFadden/Fairview (SE) SAUSD Jackson Elementary 3 Newhope/Camile (SE) GGUSD Heritage Elementary 27 Adams/Raitt (SE) SAUSD Jefferson Elementary 4 Newhope/Kent (SW) GGUSD Newhope Elementary 28 McFadden/Standard (NE) SAUSD Kennedy Elementary 5 Hazard/ Rosita-So (SE) GGUSD Rosita Elementary 29 McFadden/Hathaway (NW) SAUSD Kennedy Elementary 6 Fifth ST/Rosita (S) GGUSD Rosita Elementary 30 McFadden/Pacific (NE) SAUSD King Elementary 7 Camile/Jackson (SW) GGUSD Russell Elementary 31 Willits/Sullivan (NE) SAUSD Lincoln Elementary 8 Fairhaven/Old Grand (S) OUSD Fairhaven Elementary 32 Flower/Bishop (SW) SAUSD Lowell Elementary 9 St. Gertrude/Raitt (SE) SAUSD Adams Elementary 33 Flower/Highland (SW) SAUSD Lowell Elementary 10 Santa Ana/Pacific (NE) SAUSD Carver Elementary 34 Hobart/Standard (SW) SAUSD Madison Elementary 11 Fifth St/Pacific (NE) SAUSD Carver Elementary 35 Edinger/Standard (NW) SAUSD Madison Elementary 12 Center/Borchard (E/AM)(W/PM) SAUSD Diamond Elementary 36 Olive/Wilshire (NW) SAUSD Martin Elementary 13 Edinger/Center (N/W) SAUSD Diamond Elementary 37 Flower/Wilshire (NW) SAUSD Martin Elementary 14 Main/Warner (NW) SAUSD Manuel Esqueda School (TK-8) 38 Central/Halladay (NW) SAUSD Monroe Elementary 15 Main/Warner (SE) SAUSD Manuel Esqueda School (TK-8) 39 Chestnut/Halladay (NE) SAUSD Roosevelt-Walker Academy 16 Broadway/Cubbon (SE) SAUSD Frankin Elementary 40 Bristol/Santa Clara (SW) SAUSD Santiago Elementary 17 Civic Ctr/English (NE) SAUSD Fremont Elementary 41 Santa Clara/Baker (SW) SAUSD Santiago Elementary 18 Santa Ana/Lacy (NE) SAUSD Garfield Elementary 42 Fairview/Fifth (NW) SAUSD Romero Cruz (PK-8) 19 6th/Lacy (SE) SAUSD Garfield Elementary 43 Alton/Greenville (SE) SAUSD Thorpe 20 Civic Center/Lacy (NE) SAUSD Garfield Elementary 44 Flower/Anahurst (SW) SAUSD Washington Elementary 21 MacArthur/Raitt St (SE) SAUSD Greenville Fundamental 45 Flower/Warner (SW) SAUSD Washington Elementary 22 Greenville/Pomona (NE) SAUSD Harvey Elementary 46 Washington/Baker (SE) SAUSD Wilson Elementary 23 Main/Walnut (SW) SAUSD Heninger Elementary 47 Baker/22nd (SW) SAUSD Santiago Elementary 24 Walnut/Birch (NW) SAUSD Heninger Elementary
Crossing Guard Program Update
Public Works Agency
August 5, 2024
Slide 6
Crossing Guards Removed
Only have available records since 2020.

Location Intersection District School
1 Edinger/Greenville (SE) SAUSD Diamond Elementary
2 Chestnut/Standard (SW) SAUSD Roosevelt-Walker Academy 3 Edinger /Raitt (N/W) SAUSD Diamond Elementary
4 Willits/Raitt (NE) SAUSD Lincoln Elementary
5 Monte Vista/Raitt (E-AM) (W-PM) SAUSD Monte Vista Elementary 6 Flower/MacArthur (NE) SAUSD Taft Elem
7 Bishop/Standard (NW) SAUSD Roosevelt-Walker Academy
8 Rita Way/Adams SAUSD Jefferson Elementary
9 Poplar/StAndrew SAUSD Previously Sepulveda Elementary Crossing Guard Program Update
Public Works Agency
August 5, 2024
Slide 7
Plan to Decrease Service
• Removed 8 unwarranted crossing guard locations.
• No summer school crossing guard program.
• Consider reducing crossing guard hours.
• Re-evaluation of all existing crossing guard
locations.
• Remove additional crossing guard locations to
remain within future allocated budget.
• Reallocate crossing guards based on school
operational changes from enrollment reduction.
• Consider freezing and maintaining existing level of
service.

Crossing Guard Program Update
Public Works Agency
August 5, 2024
Slide 8
Volunteer Crossing Guards
• Level of commitment
– SAUSD and City
• Training
– Challenges identified by SAPD
– Refusal from crossing guard provider
• Volunteer crossing guard concerns
– Punctuality, reliability and longevity
– Adequate pool of volunteer crossing guards
– Maintain readily available back up volunteer crossing guards
– Supervision of volunteer crossing guards
• Liability
Crossing Guard Program Update
Public Works Agency
August 5, 2024
Slide 9
Santa Ana Citywide SRTS Plan
• Primarily for infrastructure improvements
for traffic safety improvements along the
routes to schools.
• Received about $60 million in ATP funds
for 19 SAUSD schools.
• Used to build Curb extensions, ADA ramps,
sidewalks, crosswalks, etc.

Crossing Guard Program Update
Public Works Agency
August 5, 2024
Slide 10
Thank you

Joint School Collaboration City Council SubcommitteeAugust 5, 2024

Joint School Collaboration City Council Subcommittee
August 5, 2024