of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
ADOPTED this day of , 2025.
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
By: ____________________________
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers:
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Ordinance No.
NS-XXXX to be the original ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on , 2025.
Date:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
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Community Development Agency
www.santa-ana.org/community-development
Item # 17
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 18, 2025
TOPIC: Public Hearing for Five-Year Economic Development Subsidy reports for TACenergy and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC
AGENDA TITLE
Public Hearing for Five-Year Economic Development Subsidy Reports for TACenergy and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Conduct Public Hearing to consider any written or oral comments on the information contained in the Five-Year Economic Development Subsidy reports for TACenergy and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC.
2. Receive and File Reports.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes
DISCUSSION
Government Code Section 53083, subsection D, requires that the City Council must hold a noticed public hearing and, prior to the public hearing, provide information to the public through the City's website regarding any proposed economic development subsidy. The Government Code 53083 also requires that within five-years of the approval of the subsidy, the City must prepare a new subsidy report (Attachments 1&2) that includes the original subsidy information plus net tax revenue and net number of jobs created by the subsidy. On March 3, 2020, City Council approved two separate agreements that were considered to provide an economic development subsidy.
At the March 2020 meeting, the City Council approved a sales tax sharing agreement with TACenergy, one of the largest national wholesale fuel suppliers in the country, with annual sales exceeding 2.7 billion gallons and more than $5 billion in revenue. During the term of the 25-year agreement, the City shares 50% of the sales tax generated by TACenergy.
The City has prepared the Five-Year Subsidy Report (Exhibit 1) which includes the following key points for TACenergy:
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•The Agreement term is for 25 years (through December 31, 2045); •The City has retained $2,048,530 of total sales tax revenues; •The City has provided TACenergy with $2,048,530 of sales tax rebates; •A total of 20 full time jobs were added in association with the economic subsidy.
In a separate action, the Council approved a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc., for the development of a micro-farm at 1901 W.
Walnut Street and executed a 99-year Ground Lease. An economic development subsidy was provided since the property was appraised at $817,000.
The City has also prepared the Five-Year Subsidy Report (Exhibit 2) which includes the following key points for THRIVE Santa Ana Inc.:
•The Ground Lease term is for 99 years (through December 15, 2121) at $1 per month;
•Lost revenue was $817,000, the appraised value of the property; •Upon completion, property taxes are estimated to be at $1,500 annually; •Upon completion, the subsidy will create five (5) full-time jobs, 10 part-time jobs, and 10 temporary positions.
Since execution of the DDA, THRIVE has been working to develop a microfarm to grow and distribute fresh produce and ornamentals, and host weekly open-air markets and community activities that promote health at the project site. The site has been vacant for over 12 years and was acquired by the City in 2007. THRIVE has received all necessary permits and are very close to completing the project.
Economic Development Division staff continue to oversee compliance by each entity, ensuring that all requirements are met in accordance with the terms of their respective agreements. As required by law, a notice of public hearing was published and the Five- Year Economic Development Subsidy reports have been posted on the City’s website:
https://www.santa-ana.org/subsidy-reports/.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Five-Year Subsidy Report - TACenergy
2. Five-Year Subsidy Report - THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc.
3. Public Notice
Submitted By: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
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ive-Year Economic Development Subsidy Report
Pursuant to Government Code Section 53083
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or a Sales Tax Sharing Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and TACenergy at 4 Hutton Centre, Ste 700, Santa Ana, CA
P
ursuant to Government Code Section 53083, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana must hold a noticed public hearing and, prior to the public hearing and within five-years of approval of the subsidy, provide all of the following information in written form and available to the public through the City’s website regarding a proposed economic development subsidy provided by the City pursuant to a Sales Tax Sharing Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and TACenergy (Agreement). Notice was published on the City’s website for a public hearing to be held on February 18, 2025 T
he purpose of this report is to provide the information required pursuant to Government Code Section 53083 in regards to the Agreement. This report shall remain available to the public and posted on the City’s website until the end date of the economic development subsidy, as further described in number 2 below. (1
) The name and address of all corporations or any other business entities, except for sole proprietorships, that are the beneficiary of the economic development subsidy, if applicable.
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he Agreement is with TACenergy, who owns and operates the existing business that will benefit for the economic subsidy:
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ACenergy
4 Hutton Centre Dr, Ste 700
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(2
) The start and end dates and schedule, if applicable, for the economic development subsidy.
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pon City Council approval, the proposed agreement commence d on April 1, 2020, and ends on December 31, 2045. The economic development subsidy be paid quarterly within thirty days of receipt from TACenergy of the required documentation per executed Agreement.
(3
) A description of the economic development subsidy, including the estimated total amount of the expenditure of public funds by, or of revenue lost to, the local agency as a result of the economic development subsidy.
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he economic development subsidy is equal to f ifty percent (50%) of the sales tax received by the City quarterly, for each year, during the 25-year agreement period.
No expenditure of public funds is anticipated by this agreement.
EXHIBIT 1
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(4) A statement of the public purposes for the economic development subsidy.
On August 5, 2013, the City Council approved the execution of a sales tax sharing agreement with IPC (USA), Inc., an independent wholesale distributor of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other refined petroleum products throughout the United States.
The Agreement provided for a 50 percent sharing of local sales tax generation, plus a 70 percent (IPC) and 30 percent (City) sharing of additional sales tax generation above $1.4 million dollars. On November 1, 2019, IPC (USA), Inc. was acquired by TACenergy, one of the largest national wholesale fuel suppliers in the county, with annual sales exceeding 2.7 billion gallons and more than $5 billion in revenue.
Since the agreements execution, IPC has been a top ten sales tax producer for the City. This sales tax generated is directly deposited into the City’s General Fund which is primarily used to fund police, fire, homeless reduction, and parks and recreational services for the City’s residents.
Without this agreement, several of the City’s general services may be cut or reduced for its residents.
(5) The net tax revenue accruing to the local agency as a result of the economic development subsidy.
Since the commencement of the Agreement, $4,097,060 in total sales tax has been generated by TACenergy. The City has retained 50% of that amount: $2,048,530.
(6) The net number of jobs created by the economic development subsidy, broken down by full-time, part-time and temporary positions.
The Agreement has retained approximately 20 positions. The company has reported that challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, along with regulatory changes at both the Federal and State levels, have impacted the fuel sales sector. However, their overall growth has aligned with the broader trends in transportation fuel demand, and it is expected that further hiring will take place in the near future.
EXHIBIT 1
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Five-Year Economic Development Subsidy Report
Pursuant to Government Code Section 53083
For a Ground Lease with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc.
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ursuant to Government Code Section 53083, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana must hold a noticed public hearing and, prior to the public hearing, provide all of the following information in written form and available to the public through the City’s website regarding a five-year economic development subsidy provided by the City pursuant to a Ground Lease at 1901 W. Walnut Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703, with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. Notice was published on the City’s website for a public hearing to be held on February 18, 2025.
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he purpose of this report is to provide the information required pursuant to Government Code Section 53083 in regards to the Agreement. This report shall remain available to the public and posted on the City’s website until the end date of the economic development subsidy, as further described in number 2 below. (1
) The name and address of all corporations or any other business entities, except for sole proprietorships, that are the beneficiary of the economic development subsidy, if applicable.
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he Agreement is with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax exempt California Public Benefit Corporation.
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HRIVE Santa Ana, Inc.
P.O. Box 1935
Santa Ana, CA 92702
(2
) The start and end dates and schedule, if applicable, for the economic development subsidy.
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pon City Council approval of a Disposition and Development agreement, and if certain conditions for the development of the site are met, a proposed 99-year Ground Lease agreement is estimated to commence on April 1, 2021, and end on March 31, 2120.
(3
) A description of the economic development subsidy, including the estimated total amount of the expenditure of public funds by, or of revenue lost to, the local agency as a result of the economic development subsidy.
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he economic development subsidy is in the form of a subsidized 99- year ground lease for 1901 W. Walnut Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92703. The estimated amount of lost revenue is estimated at $817,000, the appraised value of the property.
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o expenditure of public funds is anticipated by this agreement.
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(4) A statement of the public purposes for the economic development subsidy.
The property at 1901 W Walnut has been vacant for over 1 5 years. Development of the site as a microfarm would bring positive community benefits to the area that include: 1) making organic produce and other healthy options more available in the local neighborhood, 2) implementing a membership-based model to provide monthly baskets of vegetables, fruit and other garden products to members at a low cost, 3) creating worker cooperative jobs, 4) encouraging participation from local residents which can contribute to the local neighborhood economy, civic engagement, and prevention of costly health conditions including obesity and mental health illnesses.
(5) The net tax revenue accruing to the local agency as a result of the economic development subsidy.
Property tax revenue to the City is anticipated to be approximately $1,500 per year.
No sales tax revenue would be generated as a result of the economic development subsidy as the sales for a microfarm with organic produce would not be subject to sales tax.
(6) The net number of jobs created by the economic development subsidy, broken down by full-time, part-time and temporary positions.
Upon completion of the micro- farm, the project will create approximately 5 full-time jobs, 10 part-time jobs, and 10 temporary positions within the next five years.
EXHIBIT 2
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ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER
- SINCE 1921
600 W SANTA ANA BLVD STE 812, SANTA ANA, CA 92701
Telephone (714) 543-2027 I Fax (714) 542-6841
ABIGAIL ALCALA
CITY OF SANTA ANA/CITY CLERK
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA M-30
SANTA ANA, CA- 92701
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
State of Calif ornia
County of ORANGE
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
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Notice Type: HRG - NOTICE OF HEARING
Ad Description:
PH Notice - TACEnergy and THRIVE
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California; I am over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of the ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper published in the English language in the city of SANTA ANA, county of ORANGE, and adjudged a newspaper of general circulation as defined by the laws of the State of California by the Superior Court of the County of ORANGE, State of California, under date 06/20/1922, Case No. 13421. That the notice, of which the annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates, to-wit:
02/05/2025
Executed on: 02/05/2025
At Los Angeles, California
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
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OR#: 3889562
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BEFORE THE SANTA ANA CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN- The City
Council of the City of Santa Ana will hold
a public hearing to consider a Flve-Year
Economic Development Subsidy Report
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Government Code, Section 53083.
TAC Energy Project Description: The
economic develoRment subsidy is equal
to fifty percent (50%) of the sales lax
received by the City quarter1y, for each
year, during the 25-year agreement
period. The subsidy report will b e made
available online before the scheduled
Public Hearing at: https://www.santa
ana.org/cd/economic-development
subsidy-reports
THRIVE Santa Ana Inc. Project
Description: The economic development
subsidy is in the form of a subsidized 99-
year ground lease for 1901 W. Walnul
Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92703. The
estimated amount of lost revenue is
estimaled al $817,000, lhe appraised
value of the property. No expenditure of
public funds is anticipated by this
agreement. The subsidy report will be
made available o nline b efore the
scheduled Public Hearing at:
https://www.santa-ana.org/cd/economic
development-subsldy-reports
Meeting Time and Date - This public
hearing wi ll be held on Tuesday,
February 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., or as
soon thereafter as the matter may be
heard, in lhe Cily Council Chamber, 22
Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Members of the public may attend this
meeting In-person or join via Zoom. For
the most up to date information on how to
participate virtually in this meeting, please
visit https://www.santa-ana.orglagendas
and-minules/.
Written Comments: If you are unable to
participate i n the meeting, you may send
written comments by a.mail to
[email protected] (reference the
Agenda Hem # in the subject line) or mail
lo Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk, City of
Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center P laza - M30,
Santa Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit
written comments is 4:00 P.M. on the day
of the meeting. Comments received after
the deadline may not be distributed to the
City Council but will be made part of the
record.
Where To Get More Informa tion - A ll
staff reports regarding a ny item on this
agenda are available for public inspection
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website the Tuesday prior to the Council
meeting at: www.santa-ana.org/agendas
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Who To Contact For Questions - Should
you have any questions, please contact
Marc Morley al (714) 647-5477 or you can
send an email to mmorl ey@santa
ana.org.
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llamar al 714-647-6520.
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dltn tho�i cho Kristie Ha s6 (714) 667-
2206.
If you challenge the decision on the above
matter, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised
at the public hearing described in this
notice, or in written correspondence
delivered to the City Council of the City of
Santa Ana at, or prior to, the public
hearing,
Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT 3
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CITY ATTORNEY
Sonia R. Carvalho
CITY MANAGER
Alvaro Nuñez
CITY CLERK
Jennifer L. Hall
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA - P.O. BOX 1988, M31 - SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702 TELEPHONE (714) 647-6900 - FAX (714) 647-6954 - www.santa-ana.org
Councilmember-Requested Item Report
DATE
February 18, 2025
TOPIC
Resolution opposing South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAMQD) proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121
COUNCILMEMBER-REQUESTED ITEM TITLE
Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to direct city staff to bring back the attached Resolution for Council consideration that would OPPOSE South Coast Air Quality Management District's (SCAQMD) proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121; Which will have a profound impact and impose significant costs on millions of Southern California homeowners, renters and businesses who are already struggling to make ends meet while providing minimal air quality benefit.
DISCUSSION
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) serves as the regional air pollution control agency for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, overseeing the regulation of stationary sources of air pollution. SCAQMD is currently considering the adoption of Rules 1111 and 1121, which aim to regulate air emissions from gas-powered central furnaces and residential-type natural gas-powered water heaters. While the intent of these rules is to reduce air pollution in the region, my office raises concerns about their potential negative impacts on local residents and businesses. These regulations would affect up to 17 million people in the South Coast region, imposing significant financial burdens on homeowners, renters, and business owners while delivering minimal improvements in air quality.
The implementation of Rules 1111 and 1121 is expected to result in over $20 billion in costs to consumers. These rules include a ban on natural gas-powered furnaces and water heaters in new construction starting in 2026, as well as a phase-out of existing units by 2027. This would significantly increase construction costs and further exacerbate the housing affordability crisis already affecting Southern California. As local governments face pressure to build more affordable housing, any regulations that raise costs must be carefully examined to ensure that the benefits justify the financial strain placed on residents and businesses.
Moreover, the financial burden of complying with these rules is substantial.
Homeowners, apartment owners, and businesses would not only need to replace furnaces and water heaters with all-electric models but also invest in costly upgrades
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CITY ATTORNEY
Sonia R. Carvalho
ACTING CITY MANAGER
Alvaro Nuñez
CITY CLERK
Jennifer L. Hall
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA - P.O. BOX 1988, M31 - SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702 TELEPHONE (714) 647-6900 - FAX (714) 647-6954 - www.santa-ana.org
such as electrical panel changes, new plumbing, and structural modifications. This would increase the cost of both new and existing housing, pricing many potential homeowners and renters out of an already expensive market. Apartment owners would also face significant financial challenges, as the costs of replacing natural gas appliances may be passed on to tenants, driving up rent prices in an already strained rental market.
Finally, the transition to all-electric water heaters and furnaces would place additional pressure on California’s already overstretched electric grid. These systems are essential for daily life, and the increased demand from millions of new electric units would heighten the risk of brownouts and power outages. While my office remains committed to supporting sustainable solutions to combat climate change, it is crucial that such measures balance environmental goals with economic realities.
SUBMITTED BY
Councilmember Penaloza
EXHIBIT(S)
Exhibit 1 – Draft Motion in Opposition to SCAQMD Rules 1111 and 1121
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City of Santa Ana DRAFT MOTION
IN OPPOSITION TO SCAQMD RULES 1111 AND 1121
WHEREAS, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) serves as a regional air pollution control agency for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, tasked with regulating stationary sources of air pollution;
WHEREAS, SCAQMD is currently considering the adoption of Rules 1111 and 1121, which would significantly impact up to 17 million homeowners, renters, and businesses in the South Coast region.
Rule 1111 seeks to regulate air emissions from gas-powered central furnaces, while Rule 1121 aims to regulate emissions from residential-type, natural gas-powered water heaters; WHEREAS, the implementation of Rules 1111 and 1121 would impose over $20 billion in costs on consumers, while delivering minimal measurable air quality improvements for the four-county SCAQMD service area;
WHEREAS, these rules propose a ban on natural gas-powered furnaces and water heaters in new construction beginning in 2026, further increasing construction costs and exacerbating the already significant challenge of housing affordability in Southern California. The rules would also phase out existing natural gas furnaces and water heaters in single-family homes, multi-family housing, and businesses by 2027;
WHEREAS, housing affordability remains a critical public policy priority for the City of Santa Ana. Local governments are under increasing pressure to build more housing, particularly affordable housing.
Regulations that significantly elevate costs must be thoroughly examined to ensure the benefits justify the financial burden placed on Orange County residents and consumers; WHEREAS, unlike traditional SCAQMD regulations that target large stationary sources of pollution, such as oil refineries and warehouses, Rules 1111 and 1121 specifically impact individual homeowners, apartment complexes, and businesses. This structure places the financial burden directly on hard- working families and business owners;
WHEREAS, compliance with Rules 1111 and 1121 would require homeowners, apartment owners, and businesses to invest not only in costly all-electric furnaces and water heaters but also in expensive retrofits, including electrical panel upgrades, extensive new plumbing, and structural renovations to accommodate the compliant units—significantly raising the cost of both new and existing housing and pricing many potential homeowners and renters out of an already expensive market; WHEREAS, the mandate for apartment owners to replace natural gas water heaters and furnaces with all-electric alternatives is financially burdensome. These costs will likely be passed on to tenants, resulting in rent increases that will further strain renters in an already challenging housing market; WHEREAS, transitioning to all-electric water heaters and furnaces will impose a significant increase in electricity demand on California’s power grid, which has demonstrated difficulty in reliably meeting existing demand. Given that water heaters and furnaces are essential for residential and business operations, millions of new electric units would further burden the grid, increasing the likelihood of brownouts and power outages;
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WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana remains committed to identifying and implementing sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions to combat the climate change crisis. However, these solutions must be both practical and equitable, balancing environmental benefits with the economic realities faced by residents and businesses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Santa Ana formally opposes the adoption of SCAQMD Rules 1111 and 1121 due to their significant financial burdens on residents, renters, homeowners, and businesses, their detrimental impact on housing affordability, and the increased strain they would place on California’s electric grid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Santa Ana urges SCAQMD to explore alternative approaches that achieve meaningful air quality improvements without imposing unreasonable financial hardships on the community, compromising housing affordability, driving out businesses or overburdening the electrical grid.
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Community Development Agency
www.santa-ana.org/community-development
Item # 19
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 18, 2025
TOPIC: Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27
AGENDA TITLE
Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Discuss and provide direction to staff for budget, rates, and hours of operation that relate to the Parking Enterprise Fund 27.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
Since July 2020, the Community Development Agency (CDA) has overseen the administration of the Parking Enterprise Fund 27 (”Fund”), encompassing three key accounts: meters, parking structures, and downtown enhancement.
During the June 4, 2024, City Council meeting, Finance staff presented an overview of the Fund as part of the budget process. The City Council requested detailed budget information to evaluate revenues and expenditures, enabling them to provide recommendations for the Fund's sustainability and alignment with community goals.
The presentation will deliver the following critical insights:
•Background and operational details related to parking meters and structures, •Budget data for meters, parking structures, and downtown enhancement, •Considerations for Council regarding subsidized parking initiatives, and •Key points for review regarding meter ordinance adjustments.
Parking meters and structures, operational since the late 1980s, were established to generate funds for reinvestment into operational costs, service enhancements, and maintenance projects supporting Downtown Santa Ana's vibrancy. The Parking Enterprise Fund pays for:
•4 FTE City staff for parking operations
•Operational and maintenance costs for the parking structures and parking meters
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•The Clean and Safe Program ($705,290)
•Holiday decorations in downtown ($60,000)
Historically, parking rates in Downtown Santa Ana have been set at accessible levels to promote parking availability and circulation for visitors. Current rates are $1.00 to $2.00 per hour for street parking in prime areas such as Downtown and Civic Center, while parking structures charge $1.50 per hour. These rates have remained unchanged since 2019.
In 2019, to support the community and local economy, the City Council approved a two- hour grace period to promote visitors to the area and a boost to the downtown business district.
In 2020, in response to the pandemic and construction challenges, additional measures were introduced, including free parking at structures on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and two-hour free parking during evenings and weekends. These measures resulted in significant revenue decline. The City Council has approved subsidies for the Fund to maintain essential operations for the past several years.
FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24
General Fund
Subsidy $400,000 $789,000 $2,873,040 $1,862,320
The primary goal of this session is to seek direction from the City Council on proposed budget strategies for the Fund. These strategies aim to balance community needs with the necessity of covering operational costs, ensuring the continued functionality and sustainability of the Fund.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact at this time.
Submitted By: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
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