City Council Meeting Agenda
December 3, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
Mayor Pro Tem – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember 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
Alvaro Nuñez
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:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
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.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, or ii) agenda/general comments. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. 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 5:00 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 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 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 4:30 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.
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.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 19202002 W. First Street, APN 00733204 & 00733205 Agency Negotiator: Nabil Saba, Executive Director of Public Works Negotiating Parties: Kacey Taormina, Broker Associate
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Encompass for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Access California Services for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Youth Commission Introductions and Update
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 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2024 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
6. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024.
7. Receive and File the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Update Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project update demonstrating that the City has obligated the entire funding allocation by the deadline of December 31, 2024.
8. Agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group for Administrative, Investment, and Communication Advisory Services
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group ("BFSG") for administrative, investment, and communication advisory services for a total aggregate amount nottoexceed $175,000 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
9. Agreement with Rattle Tech LLC for the Implementation of a Citizen Request Mobile App and Backend Work Management System (Specification No. 24099A) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Rattle Tech, LLC for Civita App community engagement platform and professional services, for an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, for an initial oneyear term beginning January 1, 2025, with provisions for four optional oneyear renewals (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
10. First Amendment to Agreement with Allied Universal Janitorial Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, Inc. dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services to provide janitorial services at the Police Department in the additional amount of $739,123, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,972,646 through October 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
11. Amend Purchase and Sale Agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to Extend the Deadline to Open Business at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 Months Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to extend the deadline to open for business to the public a drivethru restaurant or fuel station with integrated electric vehicle charging station at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 months (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
12. Municipal Facilities License Agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California Limited Partnership
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California limited partnership, for the use of street lights for the installation of wireless devices other than small cell for a tenyear period, with provisions for two automatic fiveyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13. Agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to Provide Lighting at Angels Park (No. 221421), Centennial Park (No. 221422), and Delhi Park (No. 221423) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $187,665 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3121300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31213260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $82,058 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3131300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31313260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $29,066 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3141300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31413260 66220) (Requires five affirmative votes).
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20242025 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,748,789 in construction funds for the Angels Park Lights (Project No. 221421), Centennial Park Lights (Project No. 221422), and Delhi Park Lights (Project No. 221423) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
5. Award an agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to provide Lighting at Angels Park, Centennial Park, and Delhi Park, in an amount of $1,589,808, with a contingency of $158,981 for a total estimated project delivery cost of $1,748,789, beginning December 3, 2024 and expiring December 2, 2027, with the option for one, twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
6. Determine the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2024103 was filed for this project.
14. Resolution Approving Revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy And Procedures
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy and Procedures RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DISCLOSURE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
15. Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment (OA) No. 202404 Repealing and Reenacting in its Entirety Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs)
First reading November 19, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 61 (Mayor Amezcua dissenting)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3072 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
**END OF CONSENT 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.
1. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Bacerra – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
2. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
3. December 23, 2024 Mayor Amezcua – California Assembly Installation – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Results
2. Rapid Rehousing & Services Coordination Agreement
3. Japanese Garden and Tea House Structure Protection and Maintenance Resolution POSTING STATEMENT: On November 26, 2024, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
12/3/2024
City Council Meeting Agenda
December 3, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
Mayor Pro Tem – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember 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
Alvaro Nuñez
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:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
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.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, or ii) agenda/general comments. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. 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 5:00 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 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 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 4:30 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.
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.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 19202002 W. First Street, APN 00733204 & 00733205 Agency Negotiator: Nabil Saba, Executive Director of Public Works Negotiating Parties: Kacey Taormina, Broker Associate
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Encompass for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Access California Services for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Youth Commission Introductions and Update
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 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2024 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
6. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024.
7. Receive and File the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Update Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project update demonstrating that the City has obligated the entire funding allocation by the deadline of December 31, 2024.
8. Agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group for Administrative, Investment, and Communication Advisory Services
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group ("BFSG") for administrative, investment, and communication advisory services for a total aggregate amount nottoexceed $175,000 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
9. Agreement with Rattle Tech LLC for the Implementation of a Citizen Request Mobile App and Backend Work Management System (Specification No. 24099A) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Rattle Tech, LLC for Civita App community engagement platform and professional services, for an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, for an initial oneyear term beginning January 1, 2025, with provisions for four optional oneyear renewals (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
10. First Amendment to Agreement with Allied Universal Janitorial Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, Inc. dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services to provide janitorial services at the Police Department in the additional amount of $739,123, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,972,646 through October 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
11. Amend Purchase and Sale Agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to Extend the Deadline to Open Business at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 Months Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to extend the deadline to open for business to the public a drivethru restaurant or fuel station with integrated electric vehicle charging station at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 months (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
12. Municipal Facilities License Agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California Limited Partnership
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California limited partnership, for the use of street lights for the installation of wireless devices other than small cell for a tenyear period, with provisions for two automatic fiveyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13. Agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to Provide Lighting at Angels Park (No. 221421), Centennial Park (No. 221422), and Delhi Park (No. 221423) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $187,665 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3121300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31213260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $82,058 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3131300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31313260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $29,066 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3141300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31413260 66220) (Requires five affirmative votes).
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20242025 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,748,789 in construction funds for the Angels Park Lights (Project No. 221421), Centennial Park Lights (Project No. 221422), and Delhi Park Lights (Project No. 221423) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
5. Award an agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to provide Lighting at Angels Park, Centennial Park, and Delhi Park, in an amount of $1,589,808, with a contingency of $158,981 for a total estimated project delivery cost of $1,748,789, beginning December 3, 2024 and expiring December 2, 2027, with the option for one, twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
6. Determine the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2024103 was filed for this project.
14. Resolution Approving Revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy And Procedures
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy and Procedures RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DISCLOSURE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
15. Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment (OA) No. 202404 Repealing and Reenacting in its Entirety Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs)
First reading November 19, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 61 (Mayor Amezcua dissenting)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3072 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
**END OF CONSENT 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.
1. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Bacerra – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
2. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
3. December 23, 2024 Mayor Amezcua – California Assembly Installation – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Results
2. Rapid Rehousing & Services Coordination Agreement
3. Japanese Garden and Tea House Structure Protection and Maintenance Resolution POSTING STATEMENT: On November 26, 2024, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
12/3/2024
City Council Meeting Agenda
December 3, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
Mayor Pro Tem – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember 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
Alvaro Nuñez
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:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
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.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, or ii) agenda/general comments. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. 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 5:00 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 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 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 4:30 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.
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.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 19202002 W. First Street, APN 00733204 & 00733205 Agency Negotiator: Nabil Saba, Executive Director of Public Works Negotiating Parties: Kacey Taormina, Broker Associate
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Encompass for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Access California Services for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Youth Commission Introductions and Update
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 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2024 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
6. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024.
7. Receive and File the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Update Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project update demonstrating that the City has obligated the entire funding allocation by the deadline of December 31, 2024.
8. Agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group for Administrative, Investment, and Communication Advisory Services
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group ("BFSG") for administrative, investment, and communication advisory services for a total aggregate amount nottoexceed $175,000 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
9. Agreement with Rattle Tech LLC for the Implementation of a Citizen Request Mobile App and Backend Work Management System (Specification No. 24099A) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Rattle Tech, LLC for Civita App community engagement platform and professional services, for an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, for an initial oneyear term beginning January 1, 2025, with provisions for four optional oneyear renewals (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
10. First Amendment to Agreement with Allied Universal Janitorial Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, Inc. dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services to provide janitorial services at the Police Department in the additional amount of $739,123, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,972,646 through October 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
11. Amend Purchase and Sale Agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to Extend the Deadline to Open Business at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 Months Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to extend the deadline to open for business to the public a drivethru restaurant or fuel station with integrated electric vehicle charging station at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 months (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
12. Municipal Facilities License Agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California Limited Partnership
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California limited partnership, for the use of street lights for the installation of wireless devices other than small cell for a tenyear period, with provisions for two automatic fiveyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13. Agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to Provide Lighting at Angels Park (No. 221421), Centennial Park (No. 221422), and Delhi Park (No. 221423) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $187,665 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3121300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31213260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $82,058 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3131300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31313260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $29,066 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3141300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31413260 66220) (Requires five affirmative votes).
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20242025 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,748,789 in construction funds for the Angels Park Lights (Project No. 221421), Centennial Park Lights (Project No. 221422), and Delhi Park Lights (Project No. 221423) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
5. Award an agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to provide Lighting at Angels Park, Centennial Park, and Delhi Park, in an amount of $1,589,808, with a contingency of $158,981 for a total estimated project delivery cost of $1,748,789, beginning December 3, 2024 and expiring December 2, 2027, with the option for one, twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
6. Determine the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2024103 was filed for this project.
14. Resolution Approving Revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy And Procedures
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy and Procedures RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DISCLOSURE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
15. Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment (OA) No. 202404 Repealing and Reenacting in its Entirety Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs)
First reading November 19, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 61 (Mayor Amezcua dissenting)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3072 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
**END OF CONSENT 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.
1. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Bacerra – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
2. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
3. December 23, 2024 Mayor Amezcua – California Assembly Installation – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Results
2. Rapid Rehousing & Services Coordination Agreement
3. Japanese Garden and Tea House Structure Protection and Maintenance Resolution POSTING STATEMENT: On November 26, 2024, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
12/3/2024
City Council Meeting Agenda
December 3, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
Mayor Pro Tem – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember 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
Alvaro Nuñez
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:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
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.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, or ii) agenda/general comments. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. 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 5:00 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 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 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 4:30 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.
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.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 19202002 W. First Street, APN 00733204 & 00733205 Agency Negotiator: Nabil Saba, Executive Director of Public Works Negotiating Parties: Kacey Taormina, Broker Associate
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Encompass for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Access California Services for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Youth Commission Introductions and Update
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 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2024 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
6. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024.
7. Receive and File the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Update Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project update demonstrating that the City has obligated the entire funding allocation by the deadline of December 31, 2024.
8. Agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group for Administrative, Investment, and Communication Advisory Services
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group ("BFSG") for administrative, investment, and communication advisory services for a total aggregate amount nottoexceed $175,000 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
9. Agreement with Rattle Tech LLC for the Implementation of a Citizen Request Mobile App and Backend Work Management System (Specification No. 24099A) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Rattle Tech, LLC for Civita App community engagement platform and professional services, for an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, for an initial oneyear term beginning January 1, 2025, with provisions for four optional oneyear renewals (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
10. First Amendment to Agreement with Allied Universal Janitorial Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, Inc. dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services to provide janitorial services at the Police Department in the additional amount of $739,123, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,972,646 through October 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
11. Amend Purchase and Sale Agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to Extend the Deadline to Open Business at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 Months Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to extend the deadline to open for business to the public a drivethru restaurant or fuel station with integrated electric vehicle charging station at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 months (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
12. Municipal Facilities License Agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California Limited Partnership
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California limited partnership, for the use of street lights for the installation of wireless devices other than small cell for a tenyear period, with provisions for two automatic fiveyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13. Agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to Provide Lighting at Angels Park (No. 221421), Centennial Park (No. 221422), and Delhi Park (No. 221423) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $187,665 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3121300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31213260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $82,058 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3131300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31313260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $29,066 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3141300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31413260 66220) (Requires five affirmative votes).
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20242025 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,748,789 in construction funds for the Angels Park Lights (Project No. 221421), Centennial Park Lights (Project No. 221422), and Delhi Park Lights (Project No. 221423) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
5. Award an agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to provide Lighting at Angels Park, Centennial Park, and Delhi Park, in an amount of $1,589,808, with a contingency of $158,981 for a total estimated project delivery cost of $1,748,789, beginning December 3, 2024 and expiring December 2, 2027, with the option for one, twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
6. Determine the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2024103 was filed for this project.
14. Resolution Approving Revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy And Procedures
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy and Procedures RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DISCLOSURE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
15. Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment (OA) No. 202404 Repealing and Reenacting in its Entirety Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs)
First reading November 19, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 61 (Mayor Amezcua dissenting)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3072 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
**END OF CONSENT 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.
1. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Bacerra – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
2. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
3. December 23, 2024 Mayor Amezcua – California Assembly Installation – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Results
2. Rapid Rehousing & Services Coordination Agreement
3. Japanese Garden and Tea House Structure Protection and Maintenance Resolution POSTING STATEMENT: On November 26, 2024, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
12/3/2024
City Council Meeting Agenda
December 3, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
Mayor Pro Tem – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember 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
Alvaro Nuñez
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:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
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.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, or ii) agenda/general comments. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. 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 5:00 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 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 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 4:30 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.
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.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 19202002 W. First Street, APN 00733204 & 00733205 Agency Negotiator: Nabil Saba, Executive Director of Public Works Negotiating Parties: Kacey Taormina, Broker Associate
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Encompass for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Access California Services for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Youth Commission Introductions and Update
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 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2024 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
6. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024.
7. Receive and File the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Update Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project update demonstrating that the City has obligated the entire funding allocation by the deadline of December 31, 2024.
8. Agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group for Administrative, Investment, and Communication Advisory Services
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group ("BFSG") for administrative, investment, and communication advisory services for a total aggregate amount nottoexceed $175,000 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
9. Agreement with Rattle Tech LLC for the Implementation of a Citizen Request Mobile App and Backend Work Management System (Specification No. 24099A) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Rattle Tech, LLC for Civita App community engagement platform and professional services, for an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, for an initial oneyear term beginning January 1, 2025, with provisions for four optional oneyear renewals (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
10. First Amendment to Agreement with Allied Universal Janitorial Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, Inc. dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services to provide janitorial services at the Police Department in the additional amount of $739,123, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,972,646 through October 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
11. Amend Purchase and Sale Agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to Extend the Deadline to Open Business at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 Months Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to extend the deadline to open for business to the public a drivethru restaurant or fuel station with integrated electric vehicle charging station at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 months (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
12. Municipal Facilities License Agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California Limited Partnership
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California limited partnership, for the use of street lights for the installation of wireless devices other than small cell for a tenyear period, with provisions for two automatic fiveyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13. Agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to Provide Lighting at Angels Park (No. 221421), Centennial Park (No. 221422), and Delhi Park (No. 221423) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $187,665 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3121300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31213260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $82,058 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3131300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31313260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $29,066 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3141300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31413260 66220) (Requires five affirmative votes).
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20242025 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,748,789 in construction funds for the Angels Park Lights (Project No. 221421), Centennial Park Lights (Project No. 221422), and Delhi Park Lights (Project No. 221423) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
5. Award an agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to provide Lighting at Angels Park, Centennial Park, and Delhi Park, in an amount of $1,589,808, with a contingency of $158,981 for a total estimated project delivery cost of $1,748,789, beginning December 3, 2024 and expiring December 2, 2027, with the option for one, twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
6. Determine the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2024103 was filed for this project.
14. Resolution Approving Revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy And Procedures
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy and Procedures RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DISCLOSURE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
15. Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment (OA) No. 202404 Repealing and Reenacting in its Entirety Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs)
First reading November 19, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 61 (Mayor Amezcua dissenting)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3072 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
**END OF CONSENT 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.
1. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Bacerra – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
2. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
3. December 23, 2024 Mayor Amezcua – California Assembly Installation – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Results
2. Rapid Rehousing & Services Coordination Agreement
3. Japanese Garden and Tea House Structure Protection and Maintenance Resolution POSTING STATEMENT: On November 26, 2024, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
12/3/2024
City Council Meeting Agenda
December 3, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
Mayor Pro Tem – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember 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
Alvaro Nuñez
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:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
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.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, or ii) agenda/general comments. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. 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 5:00 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 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 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 4:30 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.
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.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 19202002 W. First Street, APN 00733204 & 00733205 Agency Negotiator: Nabil Saba, Executive Director of Public Works Negotiating Parties: Kacey Taormina, Broker Associate
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Encompass for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Access California Services for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Youth Commission Introductions and Update
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 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2024 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
6. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024.
7. Receive and File the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Update Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project update demonstrating that the City has obligated the entire funding allocation by the deadline of December 31, 2024.
8. Agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group for Administrative, Investment, and Communication Advisory Services
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group ("BFSG") for administrative, investment, and communication advisory services for a total aggregate amount nottoexceed $175,000 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
9. Agreement with Rattle Tech LLC for the Implementation of a Citizen Request Mobile App and Backend Work Management System (Specification No. 24099A) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Rattle Tech, LLC for Civita App community engagement platform and professional services, for an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, for an initial oneyear term beginning January 1, 2025, with provisions for four optional oneyear renewals (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
10. First Amendment to Agreement with Allied Universal Janitorial Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, Inc. dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services to provide janitorial services at the Police Department in the additional amount of $739,123, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,972,646 through October 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
11. Amend Purchase and Sale Agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to Extend the Deadline to Open Business at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 Months Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to extend the deadline to open for business to the public a drivethru restaurant or fuel station with integrated electric vehicle charging station at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 months (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
12. Municipal Facilities License Agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California Limited Partnership
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California limited partnership, for the use of street lights for the installation of wireless devices other than small cell for a tenyear period, with provisions for two automatic fiveyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13. Agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to Provide Lighting at Angels Park (No. 221421), Centennial Park (No. 221422), and Delhi Park (No. 221423) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $187,665 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3121300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31213260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $82,058 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3131300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31313260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $29,066 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3141300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31413260 66220) (Requires five affirmative votes).
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20242025 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,748,789 in construction funds for the Angels Park Lights (Project No. 221421), Centennial Park Lights (Project No. 221422), and Delhi Park Lights (Project No. 221423) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
5. Award an agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to provide Lighting at Angels Park, Centennial Park, and Delhi Park, in an amount of $1,589,808, with a contingency of $158,981 for a total estimated project delivery cost of $1,748,789, beginning December 3, 2024 and expiring December 2, 2027, with the option for one, twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
6. Determine the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2024103 was filed for this project.
14. Resolution Approving Revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy And Procedures
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy and Procedures RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DISCLOSURE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
15. Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment (OA) No. 202404 Repealing and Reenacting in its Entirety Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs)
First reading November 19, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 61 (Mayor Amezcua dissenting)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3072 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
**END OF CONSENT 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.
1. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Bacerra – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
2. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
3. December 23, 2024 Mayor Amezcua – California Assembly Installation – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Results
2. Rapid Rehousing & Services Coordination Agreement
3. Japanese Garden and Tea House Structure Protection and Maintenance Resolution POSTING STATEMENT: On November 26, 2024, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
12/3/2024
City Council Meeting Agenda
December 3, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
Mayor Pro Tem – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember 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
Alvaro Nuñez
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:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
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.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, or ii) agenda/general comments. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. 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 5:00 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 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 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 4:30 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.
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.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 19202002 W. First Street, APN 00733204 & 00733205 Agency Negotiator: Nabil Saba, Executive Director of Public Works Negotiating Parties: Kacey Taormina, Broker Associate
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Encompass for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Access California Services for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Youth Commission Introductions and Update
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 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2024 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
6. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024.
7. Receive and File the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Update Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project update demonstrating that the City has obligated the entire funding allocation by the deadline of December 31, 2024.
8. Agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group for Administrative, Investment, and Communication Advisory Services
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group ("BFSG") for administrative, investment, and communication advisory services for a total aggregate amount nottoexceed $175,000 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
9. Agreement with Rattle Tech LLC for the Implementation of a Citizen Request Mobile App and Backend Work Management System (Specification No. 24099A) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Rattle Tech, LLC for Civita App community engagement platform and professional services, for an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, for an initial oneyear term beginning January 1, 2025, with provisions for four optional oneyear renewals (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
10. First Amendment to Agreement with Allied Universal Janitorial Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, Inc. dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services to provide janitorial services at the Police Department in the additional amount of $739,123, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,972,646 through October 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
11. Amend Purchase and Sale Agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to Extend the Deadline to Open Business at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 Months Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to extend the deadline to open for business to the public a drivethru restaurant or fuel station with integrated electric vehicle charging station at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 months (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
12. Municipal Facilities License Agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California Limited Partnership
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California limited partnership, for the use of street lights for the installation of wireless devices other than small cell for a tenyear period, with provisions for two automatic fiveyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13. Agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to Provide Lighting at Angels Park (No. 221421), Centennial Park (No. 221422), and Delhi Park (No. 221423) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $187,665 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3121300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31213260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $82,058 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3131300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31313260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $29,066 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3141300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31413260 66220) (Requires five affirmative votes).
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20242025 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,748,789 in construction funds for the Angels Park Lights (Project No. 221421), Centennial Park Lights (Project No. 221422), and Delhi Park Lights (Project No. 221423) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
5. Award an agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to provide Lighting at Angels Park, Centennial Park, and Delhi Park, in an amount of $1,589,808, with a contingency of $158,981 for a total estimated project delivery cost of $1,748,789, beginning December 3, 2024 and expiring December 2, 2027, with the option for one, twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
6. Determine the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2024103 was filed for this project.
14. Resolution Approving Revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy And Procedures
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy and Procedures RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DISCLOSURE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
15. Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment (OA) No. 202404 Repealing and Reenacting in its Entirety Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs)
First reading November 19, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 61 (Mayor Amezcua dissenting)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3072 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
**END OF CONSENT 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.
1. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Bacerra – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
2. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
3. December 23, 2024 Mayor Amezcua – California Assembly Installation – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Results
2. Rapid Rehousing & Services Coordination Agreement
3. Japanese Garden and Tea House Structure Protection and Maintenance Resolution POSTING STATEMENT: On November 26, 2024, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
12/3/2024
City Council Meeting Agenda
December 3, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
Mayor Pro Tem – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember 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
Alvaro Nuñez
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:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
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.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, or ii) agenda/general comments. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. 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 5:00 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 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 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 4:30 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.
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.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 19202002 W. First Street, APN 00733204 & 00733205 Agency Negotiator: Nabil Saba, Executive Director of Public Works Negotiating Parties: Kacey Taormina, Broker Associate
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Encompass for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Access California Services for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Youth Commission Introductions and Update
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 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2024 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
6. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024.
7. Receive and File the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Update Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project update demonstrating that the City has obligated the entire funding allocation by the deadline of December 31, 2024.
8. Agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group for Administrative, Investment, and Communication Advisory Services
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group ("BFSG") for administrative, investment, and communication advisory services for a total aggregate amount nottoexceed $175,000 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
9. Agreement with Rattle Tech LLC for the Implementation of a Citizen Request Mobile App and Backend Work Management System (Specification No. 24099A) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Rattle Tech, LLC for Civita App community engagement platform and professional services, for an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, for an initial oneyear term beginning January 1, 2025, with provisions for four optional oneyear renewals (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
10. First Amendment to Agreement with Allied Universal Janitorial Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, Inc. dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services to provide janitorial services at the Police Department in the additional amount of $739,123, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,972,646 through October 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
11. Amend Purchase and Sale Agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to Extend the Deadline to Open Business at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 Months Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to extend the deadline to open for business to the public a drivethru restaurant or fuel station with integrated electric vehicle charging station at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 months (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
12. Municipal Facilities License Agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California Limited Partnership
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California limited partnership, for the use of street lights for the installation of wireless devices other than small cell for a tenyear period, with provisions for two automatic fiveyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13. Agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to Provide Lighting at Angels Park (No. 221421), Centennial Park (No. 221422), and Delhi Park (No. 221423) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $187,665 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3121300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31213260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $82,058 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3131300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31313260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $29,066 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3141300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31413260 66220) (Requires five affirmative votes).
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20242025 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,748,789 in construction funds for the Angels Park Lights (Project No. 221421), Centennial Park Lights (Project No. 221422), and Delhi Park Lights (Project No. 221423) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
5. Award an agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to provide Lighting at Angels Park, Centennial Park, and Delhi Park, in an amount of $1,589,808, with a contingency of $158,981 for a total estimated project delivery cost of $1,748,789, beginning December 3, 2024 and expiring December 2, 2027, with the option for one, twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
6. Determine the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2024103 was filed for this project.
14. Resolution Approving Revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy And Procedures
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy and Procedures RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DISCLOSURE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
15. Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment (OA) No. 202404 Repealing and Reenacting in its Entirety Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs)
First reading November 19, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 61 (Mayor Amezcua dissenting)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3072 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
**END OF CONSENT 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.
1. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Bacerra – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
2. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
3. December 23, 2024 Mayor Amezcua – California Assembly Installation – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Results
2. Rapid Rehousing & Services Coordination Agreement
3. Japanese Garden and Tea House Structure Protection and Maintenance Resolution POSTING STATEMENT: On November 26, 2024, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
12/3/2024
City Council Meeting Agenda
December 3, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
Mayor Pro Tem – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember 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
Alvaro Nuñez
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:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
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.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, or ii) agenda/general comments. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. 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 5:00 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 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 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 4:30 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.
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.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 19202002 W. First Street, APN 00733204 & 00733205 Agency Negotiator: Nabil Saba, Executive Director of Public Works Negotiating Parties: Kacey Taormina, Broker Associate
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Encompass for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Access California Services for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Youth Commission Introductions and Update
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 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2024 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
6. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024.
7. Receive and File the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Update Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project update demonstrating that the City has obligated the entire funding allocation by the deadline of December 31, 2024.
8. Agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group for Administrative, Investment, and Communication Advisory Services
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group ("BFSG") for administrative, investment, and communication advisory services for a total aggregate amount nottoexceed $175,000 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
9. Agreement with Rattle Tech LLC for the Implementation of a Citizen Request Mobile App and Backend Work Management System (Specification No. 24099A) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Rattle Tech, LLC for Civita App community engagement platform and professional services, for an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, for an initial oneyear term beginning January 1, 2025, with provisions for four optional oneyear renewals (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
10. First Amendment to Agreement with Allied Universal Janitorial Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, Inc. dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services to provide janitorial services at the Police Department in the additional amount of $739,123, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,972,646 through October 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
11. Amend Purchase and Sale Agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to Extend the Deadline to Open Business at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 Months Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to extend the deadline to open for business to the public a drivethru restaurant or fuel station with integrated electric vehicle charging station at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 months (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
12. Municipal Facilities License Agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California Limited Partnership
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California limited partnership, for the use of street lights for the installation of wireless devices other than small cell for a tenyear period, with provisions for two automatic fiveyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13. Agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to Provide Lighting at Angels Park (No. 221421), Centennial Park (No. 221422), and Delhi Park (No. 221423) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $187,665 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3121300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31213260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $82,058 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3131300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31313260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $29,066 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3141300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31413260 66220) (Requires five affirmative votes).
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20242025 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,748,789 in construction funds for the Angels Park Lights (Project No. 221421), Centennial Park Lights (Project No. 221422), and Delhi Park Lights (Project No. 221423) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
5. Award an agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to provide Lighting at Angels Park, Centennial Park, and Delhi Park, in an amount of $1,589,808, with a contingency of $158,981 for a total estimated project delivery cost of $1,748,789, beginning December 3, 2024 and expiring December 2, 2027, with the option for one, twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
6. Determine the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2024103 was filed for this project.
14. Resolution Approving Revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy And Procedures
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy and Procedures RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DISCLOSURE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
15. Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment (OA) No. 202404 Repealing and Reenacting in its Entirety Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs)
First reading November 19, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 61 (Mayor Amezcua dissenting)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3072 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
**END OF CONSENT 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.
1. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Bacerra – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
2. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
3. December 23, 2024 Mayor Amezcua – California Assembly Installation – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Results
2. Rapid Rehousing & Services Coordination Agreement
3. Japanese Garden and Tea House Structure Protection and Maintenance Resolution POSTING STATEMENT: On November 26, 2024, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
12/3/2024
City Council Meeting Agenda
December 3, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
Mayor Pro Tem – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember 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
Alvaro Nuñez
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:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
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.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, or ii) agenda/general comments. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. 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 5:00 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 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 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 4:30 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.
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.
About the Agenda
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:
Property: 19202002 W. First Street, APN 00733204 & 00733205 Agency Negotiator: Nabil Saba, Executive Director of Public Works Negotiating Parties: Kacey Taormina, Broker Associate
Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment
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
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Encompass for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Access California Services for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Youth Commission Introductions and Update
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 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2024 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
6. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024.
7. Receive and File the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Update Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project update demonstrating that the City has obligated the entire funding allocation by the deadline of December 31, 2024.
8. Agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group for Administrative, Investment, and Communication Advisory Services
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group ("BFSG") for administrative, investment, and communication advisory services for a total aggregate amount nottoexceed $175,000 for a threeyear term beginning January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
9. Agreement with Rattle Tech LLC for the Implementation of a Citizen Request Mobile App and Backend Work Management System (Specification No. 24099A) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Rattle Tech, LLC for Civita App community engagement platform and professional services, for an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, for an initial oneyear term beginning January 1, 2025, with provisions for four optional oneyear renewals (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
10. First Amendment to Agreement with Allied Universal Janitorial Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, Inc. dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services to provide janitorial services at the Police Department in the additional amount of $739,123, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,972,646 through October 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
11. Amend Purchase and Sale Agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to Extend the Deadline to Open Business at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 Months Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to extend the deadline to open for business to the public a drivethru restaurant or fuel station with integrated electric vehicle charging station at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 months (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
12. Municipal Facilities License Agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California Limited Partnership
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California limited partnership, for the use of street lights for the installation of wireless devices other than small cell for a tenyear period, with provisions for two automatic fiveyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13. Agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to Provide Lighting at Angels Park (No. 221421), Centennial Park (No. 221422), and Delhi Park (No. 221423) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $187,665 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3121300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31213260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $82,058 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3131300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31313260 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $29,066 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (3141300250001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31413260 66220) (Requires five affirmative votes).
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20242025 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,748,789 in construction funds for the Angels Park Lights (Project No. 221421), Centennial Park Lights (Project No. 221422), and Delhi Park Lights (Project No. 221423) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
5. Award an agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to provide Lighting at Angels Park, Centennial Park, and Delhi Park, in an amount of $1,589,808, with a contingency of $158,981 for a total estimated project delivery cost of $1,748,789, beginning December 3, 2024 and expiring December 2, 2027, with the option for one, twoyear extension (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
6. Determine the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2024103 was filed for this project.
14. Resolution Approving Revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy And Procedures
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy and Procedures RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DISCLOSURE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
15. Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment (OA) No. 202404 Repealing and Reenacting in its Entirety Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs)
First reading November 19, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 61 (Mayor Amezcua dissenting)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3072 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
**END OF CONSENT 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.
1. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Bacerra – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
2. December 23, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA
3. December 23, 2024 Mayor Amezcua – California Assembly Installation – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Results
2. Rapid Rehousing & Services Coordination Agreement
3. Japanese Garden and Tea House Structure Protection and Maintenance Resolution POSTING STATEMENT: On November 26, 2024, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
12/3/2024