Environmental and Transportation Advisory
Commission
Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 14, 2025
CITY HALL/ROSS ANNEX
Conference Room 1600
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:00 PM
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 ABOUT THE AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Mario Alvarado, Chair
Maria Baeza
Nathaniel Greensides
Mark McLoughlin
Jannelle Needham
Lorena Vidaurri
Minutes: The meeting was called to order at 4:03PM.
ROLL CALL
Lorrie Ortiz, Recording Secretary
Minutes: Commissioner Cheney led the ledge of Allegiance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may comment on any agenda item under consideration by the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee, and on any other matters under the Committee’s jurisdiction. When speaking, please state your name. Limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. The number of speakers and allotted time may be limited at the discretion of the Chairperson.
PARTICIPATE DURING THE MEETING BY SELECTING ZOOM (Camera icon ) NEXT
TO THE PUBLIC COMMENT TITLE FOUND AT https://santa
ana.primegov.com/public/portal.
The public can begin joining the speaker queue at 3:30 p.m. for regular meetings or 30 minutes prior to a special meeting. Once a participant has entered the meeting, they will be placed in a holding queue. Participants will be prompted to speak in the order received. After the Recording Secretary confirms the Zoom ID and unmutes them, the participant must press the microphone icon to speak. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each participant will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless additional time is granted by the Chairperson. REQUESTS TO SPEAK SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION BEGINS WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE PRESIDING CHAIR.
Minutes: There was one public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the Commission and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. Persons wishing to speak regarding a Consent Calendar item may request the item to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
1. Recording Secretary Report
Recommended Action: Instruct the Recording Secretary to enter posting into the Minutes:
The ETAC Meeting Notice of January 14, 2025 was posted on the doors of City Hall in a timely manner.
2. Approval of Minutes July 9, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2024 Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Alvarado to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Jannelle Needham, Lorena Vidaurri Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
3. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse member(s) from the current meeting.
4. CallIn “Emergency Provision” Approval
Recommended Action: Approve the physical absence due to “Emergency Provision” and to allow the remote participation of Commissioner(s). ***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. ETAC Chair Election
Recommended Action: Nominate and elect Chair for 2025
Minutes: Commissioner McLoughlin was nominated as ETAC Chair.
Moved by Commissioner Alvarado, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Jannelle Needham, Lorena Vidaurri Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
6. ETAC Vice Chair Election
Recommended Action: Nominate and elect Vice Chair for 2025 Moved by Commissioner Alvarado, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Jannelle Needham, Lorena Vidaurri Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Klein was nominated as ETAC Vice Chair.
7. Public Works Overview
Recommended Action: Informational Update
Minutes: Executive Director of Public Works Nabil Saba, alongside his division managers, delivered a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation outlining the Public Works Agency’s key responsibilities. The agency plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the city’s infrastructure and public services, overseeing essential functions such as public streets, traffic management, water facilities, graffiti removal, street sweeping, the train station, storm drains, and more. The Public Works Agency is structured into five core departments:Engineering, Water Resources, Parks, Fleet, Facilities, and Refuse Services, Maintenance Services, and Administrative Services .
Each division manager provided an overview of their department’s functions, highlighting their contributions to the agency’s overall mission of ensuring efficient and sustainable city operations. Director Saba addressed questions from the commissioners.
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
***
COMMENTS
Staff Comments
Minutes: Director Saba welcomed the new commissioners.
Commissioner Comments
Minutes: Commissioner Cheney inquired about tree trimming responsibilities, specifically whether trees under power lines are maintained by Public Works or Edison.
Commissioner McLoughlin commented on the ongoing road work at Memory Lane, questioning why a larger tree was not selected for placement at that location.
Commissioner Klein expressed appreciation for the staff’s overview of Public Works operations and inquired about potential pedestrian safety improvements, particularly the feasibility of installing a crosswalk near Flower and Main due to its proximity to a school.
Commissioner Baeza requested an update on the status of the traffic signal at Zoo Lane.
Chair Alvarado inquired about the possibility of Public Works reserving 100 Republic Services trash dumpsters for distribution throughout the city.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission is scheduled for February 11, 2025.
Minutes: The meeting was adjourned at 5:10PM
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CITY HALL/ROSS ANNEX
Conference Room 1600
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:00 PM
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 ABOUT THE AGENDA
To view the agenda and items, select HTML Agenda. Note that the HTML agenda is powered by Google Translate. To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) to each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the options to view select the item and you will see an option to either open in a new link (the eyeball )
or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
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CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Mario Alvarado, Chair
Maria Baeza
Nathaniel Greensides
Mark McLoughlin
Jannelle Needham
Lorena Vidaurri
Minutes: The meeting was called to order at 4:03PM.
ROLL CALL
Lorrie Ortiz, Recording Secretary
Minutes: Commissioner Cheney led the ledge of Allegiance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may comment on any agenda item under consideration by the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee, and on any other matters under the Committee’s jurisdiction. When speaking, please state your name. Limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. The number of speakers and allotted time may be limited at the discretion of the Chairperson.
PARTICIPATE DURING THE MEETING BY SELECTING ZOOM (Camera icon ) NEXT
TO THE PUBLIC COMMENT TITLE FOUND AT https://santa-
ana.primegov.com/public/portal.
The public can begin joining the speaker queue at 3:30 p.m. for regular meetings or 30 minutes prior to a special meeting. Once a participant has entered the meeting, they will be placed in a holding queue. Participants will be prompted to speak in the order received. After the Recording Secretary confirms the Zoom ID and unmutes them, the participant must press the microphone icon to speak. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each participant will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless additional time is granted by the Chairperson. REQUESTS TO SPEAK SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION BEGINS WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE PRESIDING CHAIR.
Minutes: There was one public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the Commission and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. Persons wishing to speak regarding a Consent Calendar item may request the item to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
1. Recording Secretary Report
Recommended Action: Instruct the Recording Secretary to enter posting into the Minutes:
The ETAC Meeting Notice of January 14, 2025 was posted on the doors of City Hall in a timely manner.
2. Approval of Minutes July 9, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2024 Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Alvarado to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Jannelle Needham, Lorena Vidaurri Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
3. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse member(s) from the current meeting.
4. CallIn “Emergency Provision” Approval
Recommended Action: Approve the physical absence due to “Emergency Provision” and to allow the remote participation of Commissioner(s). ***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. ETAC Chair Election
Recommended Action: Nominate and elect Chair for 2025
Minutes: Commissioner McLoughlin was nominated as ETAC Chair.
Moved by Commissioner Alvarado, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Jannelle Needham, Lorena Vidaurri Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
6. ETAC Vice Chair Election
Recommended Action: Nominate and elect Vice Chair for 2025 Moved by Commissioner Alvarado, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Jannelle Needham, Lorena Vidaurri Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Klein was nominated as ETAC Vice Chair.
7. Public Works Overview
Recommended Action: Informational Update
Minutes: Executive Director of Public Works Nabil Saba, alongside his division managers, delivered a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation outlining the Public Works Agency’s key responsibilities. The agency plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the city’s infrastructure and public services, overseeing essential functions such as public streets, traffic management, water facilities, graffiti removal, street sweeping, the train station, storm drains, and more. The Public Works Agency is structured into five core departments:Engineering, Water Resources, Parks, Fleet, Facilities, and Refuse Services, Maintenance Services, and Administrative Services .
Each division manager provided an overview of their department’s functions, highlighting their contributions to the agency’s overall mission of ensuring efficient and sustainable city operations. Director Saba addressed questions from the commissioners.
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
***
COMMENTS
Staff Comments
Minutes: Director Saba welcomed the new commissioners.
Commissioner Comments
Minutes: Commissioner Cheney inquired about tree trimming responsibilities, specifically whether trees under power lines are maintained by Public Works or Edison.
Commissioner McLoughlin commented on the ongoing road work at Memory Lane, questioning why a larger tree was not selected for placement at that location.
Commissioner Klein expressed appreciation for the staff’s overview of Public Works operations and inquired about potential pedestrian safety improvements, particularly the feasibility of installing a crosswalk near Flower and Main due to its proximity to a school.
Commissioner Baeza requested an update on the status of the traffic signal at Zoo Lane.
Chair Alvarado inquired about the possibility of Public Works reserving 100 Republic Services trash dumpsters for distribution throughout the city.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission is scheduled for February 11, 2025.
Minutes: The meeting was adjourned at 5:10PM
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CITY HALL/ROSS ANNEX
Conference Room 1600
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:00 PM
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 ABOUT THE AGENDA
To view the agenda and items, select HTML Agenda. Note that the HTML agenda is powered by Google Translate. To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) to each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the options to view select the item and you will see an option to either open in a new link (the eyeball )
or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
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CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Mario Alvarado, Chair
Maria Baeza
Nathaniel Greensides
Mark McLoughlin
Jannelle Needham
Lorena Vidaurri
Minutes: The meeting was called to order at 4:03PM.
ROLL CALL
Lorrie Ortiz, Recording Secretary
Minutes: Commissioner Cheney led the ledge of Allegiance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may comment on any agenda item under consideration by the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee, and on any other matters under the Committee’s jurisdiction. When speaking, please state your name. Limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. The number of speakers and allotted time may be limited at the discretion of the Chairperson.
PARTICIPATE DURING THE MEETING BY SELECTING ZOOM (Camera icon ) NEXT
TO THE PUBLIC COMMENT TITLE FOUND AT https://santa-
ana.primegov.com/public/portal.
The public can begin joining the speaker queue at 3:30 p.m . for regular meetings or 30 minutes prior to a special meeting. Once a participant has entered the meeting, they will be placed in a holding queue. Participants will be prompted to speak in the order received. After the Recording Secretary confirms the Zoom ID and unmutes them, the participant must press the mic rophone icon to speak. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each participant will be provided thr ee (3) minutes to speak, unless additional time is granted by the Chairperson. REQUESTS TO SPEAK SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION BEGINS WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE PRESIDINT CHAIR
.
Minutes: There were no public comment.
CONSENT CALENAR ITEMS
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the Commission and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. Persons wishing to speak regarding a Consent Calendar item may request the item to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
1. Recording Secretary Report
Recommended Action: Instruct the Recording Secretary to enter posting into the Minutes:
The ETAC Meeting Notice of January 14, 2025 was posted on the doors of City Hall in a timely manner.
2. Approval of Minutes July 9, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2024 Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Alvarado to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Jannelle Needham, Lorena Vidaurri Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
3. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse member(s) from the current meeting.
4. CallIn “Emergency Provision” Approval
Recommended Action: Approve the physical absence due to “Emergency Provision” and to allow the remote participation of Commissioner(s). ***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. ETAC Chair Election
Recommended Action: Nominate and elect Chair for 2025
Minutes: Commissioner McLoughlin was nominated as ETAC Chair.
Moved by Commissioner Alvarado, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Jannelle Needham, Lorena Vidaurri Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
6. ETAC Vice Chair Election
Recommended Action: Nominate and elect Vice Chair for 2025 Moved by Commissioner Alvarado, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Jannelle Needham, Lorena Vidaurri Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Klein was nominated as ETAC Vice Chair.
7. Public Works Overview
Recommended Action: Informational Update
Minutes: Executive Director of Public Works Nabil Saba, alongside his division managers, delivered a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation outlining the Public Works Agency’s key responsibilities. The agency plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the city’s infrastructure and public services, overseeing essential functions such as public streets, traffic management, water facilities, graffiti removal, street sweeping, the train station, storm drains, and more. The Public Works Agency is structured into five core departments:Engineering, Water Resources, Parks, Fleet, Facilities, and Refuse Services, Maintenance Services, and Administrative Services .
Each division manager provided an overview of their department’s functions, highlighting their contributions to the agency’s overall mission of ensuring efficient and sustainable city operations. Director Saba addressed questions from the commissioners.
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
***
COMMENTS
Staff Comments
Minutes: Director Saba welcomed the new commissioners.
Commissioner Comments
Minutes: Commissioner Cheney inquired about tree trimming responsibilities, specifically whether trees under power lines are maintained by Public Works or Edison.
Commissioner McLoughlin commented on the ongoing road work at Memory Lane, questioning why a larger tree was not selected for placement at that location.
Commissioner Klein expressed appreciation for the staff’s overview of Public Works operations and inquired about potential pedestrian safety improvements, particularly the feasibility of installing a crosswalk near Flower and Main due to its proximity to a school.
Commissioner Baeza requested an update on the status of the traffic signal at Zoo Lane.
Chair Alvarado inquired about the possibility of Public Works reserving 100 Republic Services trash dumpsters for distribution throughout the city.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission is scheduled for February 11, 2025.
Minutes: The meeting was adjourned at 5:10PM
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CITY HALL/ROSS ANNEX
Conference Room 1600
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:00 PM
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 ABOUT THE AGENDA
To view the agenda and items, select HTML Agenda. Note that the HTML agenda is powered by Google Translate. To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) to each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the options to view select the item and you will see an option to either open in a new link (the eyeball )
or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
If you are accessing this agenda from a tablet or mobile device, please click on the three dots (
) below "Documents" to click on the HTML agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Mario Alvarado, Chair
Maria Baeza
Nathaniel Greensides
Mark McLoughlin
Jannelle Needham
Lorena Vidaurri
Minutes: The meeting was called to order at 4:03PM.
ROLL CALL
Lorrie Ortiz, Recording Secretary
Minutes: Commissioner Cheney led the ledge of Allegiance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may comment on any agenda item under consideration by the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee, and on any other matters under the Committee’s jurisdiction. When speaking, please state your name. Limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. The number of speakers and allotted time may be limited at the discretion of the Chairperson.
PARTICIPATE DURING THE MEETING BY SELECTING ZOOM (Camera icon ) NEXT
TO THE PUBLIC COMMENT TITLE FOUND AT https://santa-
ana.primegov.com/public/portal.
The public can begin joining the speaker queue at 3:30 p.m. for regular meetings or 30 minutes prior to a special meeting. Once a participant has entered the meeting, they will be placed in a holding queue. Participants will be prompted to speak in the order received. After the Recording Secretary confirms the Zoom ID and unmutes them, the participant must press the microphone icon to speak. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each participant will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless additional time is granted by the Chairperson. REQUESTS TO SPEAK SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION BEGINS WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE PRESIDING CHAIR.
Minutes: There was one public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the Commission and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. Persons wishing to speak regarding a Consent Calendar item may request the item to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
1. Recording Secretary Report
Recommended Action: Instruct the Recording Secretary to enter posting into the Minutes:
The ETA
C Meeting Notice of January 14, 2025 was posted on the doors of City Hall in a timely manner.
2. Approval
of Minutes July 9, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2024 Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Alvarado to Approve.
YES
: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Lorena Vidaurri
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
3. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse member(s) from t he current meeting.
4. Call-In
“Emergency Provision” Approval
Recommended Action: Approve the physical absence due to “Emergency Provision” and to allow the remote participation of Commissioner(s). ***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR ***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. ETAC Chair Election
Recommended Action: Nominate and elect Chair for 2025
Minutes: Commissioner McLoughlin was nominated as ETAC Chair.
Moved by Commissioner Alvarado, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Lorena Vidaurri
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 1– Pass
6. ETAC Vice Chair Election
Recommended Action: Nominate and elect Vice Chair for 2025 Moved by Commissioner Alvarado, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Jannelle Needham, Lorena Vidaurri Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Klein was nominated as ETAC Vice Chair.
7. Public Works Overview
Recommended Action: Informational Update
Minutes: Executive Director of Public Works Nabil Saba, alongside his division managers, delivered a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation outlining the Public Works Agency’s key responsibilities. The agency plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the city’s infrastructure and public services, overseeing essential functions such as public streets, traffic management, water facilities, graffiti removal, street sweeping, the train station, storm drains, and more. The Public Works Agency is structured into five core departments:Engineering, Water Resources, Parks, Fleet, Facilities, and Refuse Services, Maintenance Services, and Administrative Services .
Each division manager provided an overview of their department’s functions, highlighting their contributions to the agency’s overall mission of ensuring efficient and sustainable city operations. Director Saba addressed questions from the commissioners.
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
***
COMMENTS
Staff Comments
Minutes: Director Saba welcomed the new commissioners.
Commissioner Comments
Minutes: Commissioner Cheney inquired about tree trimming responsibilities, specifically whether trees under power lines are maintained by Public Works or Edison.
Commissioner McLoughlin commented on the ongoing road work at Memory Lane, questioning why a larger tree was not selected for placement at that location.
Commissioner Klein expressed appreciation for the staff’s overview of Public Works operations and inquired about potential pedestrian safety improvements, particularly the feasibility of installing a crosswalk near Flower and Main due to its proximity to a school.
Commissioner Baeza requested an update on the status of the traffic signal at Zoo Lane.
Chair Alvarado inquired about the possibility of Public Works reserving 100 Republic Services trash dumpsters for distribution throughout the city.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission is scheduled for February 11, 2025.
Minutes: The meeting was adjourned at 5:10PM
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CITY HALL/ROSS ANNEX
Conference Room 1600
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:00 PM
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 ABOUT THE AGENDA
To view the agenda and items, select HTML Agenda. Note that the HTML agenda is powered by Google Translate. To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) to each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the options to view select the item and you will see an option to either open in a new link (the eyeball )
or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
If you are accessing this agenda from a tablet or mobile device, please click on the three dots (
) below "Documents" to click on the HTML agenda.
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Mario Alvarado, Chair
Maria Baeza
Nathaniel Greensides
Mark McLoughlin
Jannelle Needham
Lorena Vidaurri
Minutes: The meeting was called to order at 4:03PM.
ROLL CALL
Lorrie Ortiz, Recording Secretary
Minutes: Commissioner Cheney led the ledge of Allegiance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may comment on any agenda item under consideration by the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee, and on any other matters under the Committee’s jurisdiction. When speaking, please state your name. Limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. The number of speakers and allotted time may be limited at the discretion of the Chairperson.
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The public can begin joining the speaker queue at 3:30 p.m. for regular meetings or 30 minutes prior to a special meeting. Once a participant has entered the meeting, they will be placed in a holding queue. Participants will be prompted to speak in the order received. After the Recording Secretary confirms the Zoom ID and unmutes them, the participant must press the microphone icon to speak. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each participant will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless additional time is granted by the Chairperson. REQUESTS TO SPEAK SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION BEGINS WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE PRESIDING CHAIR.
Minutes: There was one public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the Commission and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. Persons wishing to speak regarding a Consent Calendar item may request the item to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
1. Recording Secretary Report
Recommended Action: Instruct the Recording Secretary to enter posting into the Minutes:
The ETAC Meeting Notice of January 14, 2025 was posted on the doors of City Hall in a timely manner.
2. Approval of Minutes July 9, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2024 Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Alvarado to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Jannelle Needham, Lorena Vidaurri Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
3. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse member(s) from the current meeting.
4. CallIn “Emergency Provision” Approval
Recommended Action: Approve the physical absence due to “Emergency Provision” and to allow the remote participation of Commissioner(s). ***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. ETAC Chair Election
Recommended Action: Nominate and elect Chair for 2025
Minutes: Commissioner McLoughlin was nominated as ETAC Chair.
Moved by Commissioner Alvarado, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Jannelle Needham, Lorena Vidaurri Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
6. ETAC Vice Chair Election
Recommended Action: Nominate and elect Vice Chair for 2025 Moved
by Commissioner Alvarado, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1– Lorena Vidaurri
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Klein was nominated as ETAC Vice Chair.
7. Public Works Overview
Recommended Action: Informational Update
Minutes: Executive Director of Public Works Nabil Saba, alongside his division managers, delivered a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation outlining the Public Works A
gency’s key responsibilities. The agency plays a vital role in maintaining and improving t
he city’s infrastructure and public services, overseeing essential functions such as public streets, traffic management, water facilities, graffiti removal, street sweeping, the train station, storm drains, and more. The Public Works Agency is structured into five core departments: Engineering, Water Resources, Parks, Fleet, Facilities,
and Refuse Services, Maintenance Services, and Administrative Services.
Each
division manager provided an overview of their department’s functions, highlighting t
heir contributions to the agency’s overall mission of ensuring efficient and sustainable cit y operations. Director Saba addressed questions from the commissioners.
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR ***
COMMENTS
Staff Comments
Minutes: Director Saba welcomed the new commissioners.
Commissioner Comments
Minutes: Commissioner Cheney inquired about tree trimming responsibilities, specifically whether trees under power lines are maintained by Public Works or Edison.
Commissioner McLoughlin commented on the ongoing road work at Memory Lane, questioning why a larger tree was not selected for placement at that location.
Commissioner Klein expressed appreciation for the staff’s overview of Public Works operations and inquired about potential pedestrian safety improvements, particularly the feasibility of installing a crosswalk near Flower and Main due to its proximity to a school.
Commissioner Baeza requested an update on the status of the traffic signal at Zoo Lane.
Chair Alvarado inquired about the possibility of Public Works reserving 100 Republic Services trash dumpsters for distribution throughout the city.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission is scheduled for February 11, 2025.
Minutes: The meeting was adjourned at 5:10PM
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Regular Meeting Agenda Minutes
January 14, 2025
CITY HALL/ROSS ANNEX
Conference Room 1600
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA
4:00 PM
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 ABOUT THE AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Mario Alvarado, Chair
Maria Baeza
Nathaniel Greensides
Mark McLoughlin
Jannelle Needham
Lorena Vidaurri
Minutes: The meeting was called to order at 4:03PM.
ROLL CALL
Lorrie Ortiz, Recording Secretary
Minutes: Commissioner Cheney led the ledge of Allegiance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pursuant to Government Code Sec. 54954.3, the public may comment on any agenda item under consideration by the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Committee, and on any other matters under the Committee’s jurisdiction. When speaking, please state your name. Limit your remarks to three (3) minutes. The number of speakers and allotted time may be limited at the discretion of the Chairperson.
PARTICIPATE DURING THE MEETING BY SELECTING ZOOM (Camera icon ) NEXT
TO THE PUBLIC COMMENT TITLE FOUND AT https://santa-
ana.primegov.com/public/portal.
The public can begin joining the speaker queue at 3:30 p.m. for regular meetings or 30 minutes prior to a special meeting. Once a participant has entered the meeting, they will be placed in a holding queue. Participants will be prompted to speak in the order received. After the Recording Secretary confirms the Zoom ID and unmutes them, the participant must press the microphone icon to speak. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each participant will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless additional time is granted by the Chairperson. REQUESTS TO SPEAK SHALL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE PUBLIC COMMENT SESSION BEGINS WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE PRESIDING CHAIR.
Minutes: There was one public comment.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by the Commission and will be enacted by one motion without discussion. Persons wishing to speak regarding a Consent Calendar item may request the item to be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action.
1. Recording Secretary Report
Recommended Action: Instruct the Recording Secretary to enter posting into the Minutes:
The ETAC Meeting Notice of January 14, 2025 was posted on the doors of City Hall in a timely manner.
2. Approval of Minutes July 9, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2024 Moved by Commissioner McLoughlin, seconded by Commissioner Alvarado to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Jannelle Needham, Lorena Vidaurri Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
3. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse member(s) from the current meeting.
4. CallIn “Emergency Provision” Approval
Recommended Action: Approve the physical absence due to “Emergency Provision” and to allow the remote participation of Commissioner(s). ***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. ETAC Chair Election
Recommended Action: Nominate and elect Chair for 2025
Minutes: Commissioner McLoughlin was nominated as ETAC Chair.
Moved by Commissioner Alvarado, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Jannelle Needham, Lorena Vidaurri Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
6. ETAC Vice Chair Election
Recommended Action: Nominate and elect Vice Chair for 2025 Moved by Commissioner Alvarado, seconded by Commissioner to Approve.
YES: 5 – Mario Alvarado, Mark McLoughlin, María Del Rosario Baeza, Lawrence Klein, Alexandra Cheney
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 2 – Jannelle Needham, Lorena Vidaurri Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
Minutes: Commissioner Klein was nominated as ETAC Vice Chair.
7. Public Works Overview
Recommended Action: Informational Update
Minutes: Executive Director of Public Works Nabil Saba, alongside his division managers, delivered a comprehensive PowerPoint presentation outlining the Public Works Agency’s key responsibilities. The agency plays a vital role in maintaining and improving the city’s infrastructure and public services, overseeing essential functions such as public streets, traffic management, water facilities, graffiti removal, street sweeping, the train station, storm drains, and more. The Public Works Agency is structured into five core departments:Engineering, Water Resources, Parks, Fleet, Facilities, and Refuse Services, Maintenance Services, and Administrative Services .
Each division manager provided an overview of their department’s functions, highlighting their contributions to the agency’s overall mission of ensuring efficient and sustainable city operations. Director Saba addressed questions from the commissioners.
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
***
COMMENTS
Staff Comments
Minutes: Director Saba welcomed the new commissioners.
Commissioner Comments
Minutes: Commissioner Cheney inquired about tree trimming responsibilities, specifically whether trees under power lines are maintained by Public Works or Edison.
Commissioner McLoughlin commented on the ongoing road work at Memory Lane, questioning why a larger tree was not selected for placement at that location.
Commissioner Klein expressed appreciation for the staff’s overview of Public Works operations and inquired about potential pedestrian safety improvements, particularly the feasibility of installing a crosswalk near Flower and Main due to its proximity to a school.
Commissioner Baeza requested an update on the status of the traffic signal at Zoo Lane.
Chair Alvarado inquired about the possibility of Public Works reserving 100 Republic Services trash dumpsters for distribution throughout the city.
AGENDA ITEMS FOR FUTURE MEETINGS
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission is scheduled for February 11, 2025.
Minutes: The meeting was adjourned at 5:10PM
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