Agenda — Santa Ana City Council, March 18, 2025 (part 2 of 2)

3/18/2025

City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
March 18, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 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
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem 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, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. 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 4:00 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 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 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 3:30 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.

3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue 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
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
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 LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: (So Cal Edison)

2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA)

3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1):

TITLE: City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney

4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Unrepresented Employees: City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney 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
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
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. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Santa Ana High School Boys and Girls Wrestling Teams for Exceptional Sportsmanship

2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Santiago High School Boys Basketball Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship and their CIF Championship

3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Stanford Sound and Stage for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community 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, with the exception of public hearings.

Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.

CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 14 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 4, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Rental Housing Board on August 21, 2024, Workforce Development Board Youth Council Committee on December 12, 2024, and Arts and Culture Commission on January 16, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

7. Appoint Enrique Adame Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 Representative to the Community Development Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Enrique Adame to the Community Development Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.

8. Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Initial Disbursement of Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Round 5 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve appropriation adjustment to recognize $5,878,393 in funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in revenue account (no.1221800252025 State Grant Direct) and appropriate the same amount to expenditure account (no. 12218719various) to address homelessness in the City of Santa Ana. (Requires five affirmative votes)

9. Approve Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to Legion Contractors, Inc. for the BristolTolliver Street Urban Greening Project (Project No. 24 6600) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in prior year fund balance in the Federal Clean Water Protection Fund, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 0571700250001) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water Protection Enterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 0571764066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)

2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202425 Capital Improvement Program to add $1,500,000 of Federal Clean Water Protection Enterprise funding for the Bristol Tolliver Street Urban Greening Project (No. 246600).

3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $4,581,808, which includes $3,808,800 for the construction contract, $392,128 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $380,880 project contingency for unanticipated for unforeseen work.

4. Award a construction contract to Legion Contractors, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $3,808,800, for construction of the BristolTolliver Street Urban Greening Project, for a term beginning March 18, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.

5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2024110 was filed with the Orange County Clerk Recorder for the project.

10. Approve Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to KYA Services, LLC for the Centennial Park Improvements Project (No. 222755) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $2,250,000 of accumulated General Fund account balance and appropriate the same amount into the PWA Services, Improvements Other Than Buildings (01117607 66220) expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)

2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20242025 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $6,241,000 in construction funds for the Centennial Park Improvements Project (No. 222755).

3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $6,241,000, which includes $5,941,000 for the construction contract and $300,000 for contract administration, inspection, and testing.

4. Award a construction contract to KYA Services, LLC, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $5,941,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Centennial Park Improvements Project (No. 222755), for a term beginning March 18, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.

5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202515 was filed for the Centennial Park Improvements Project.

11. Construction Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for the Rehabilitation of Civic Center Drive from Shelton Street to Flower Street Project (Project No. 256711) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20242025 Capital Improvement Program to include $500,000 in Civic Center Maintenance funds for the Civic Center Rehabilitation from Shelton Street to Flower Street Project, Project No. 256711.

2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,144,000, which includes $915,000 for the construction contract, $137,000 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,000 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work due to the complexity and extensive scope of this project.

3. Award a construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $915,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Civic Center Rehabilitation (Shelton Street to Flower St.) Project (No. 256711), for a term beginning March 18, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.

4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER2024114 was filled for Project No. 256711.

12. Ground License Agreement for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities at Three Existing Cell Tower Sites at El Salvador Park, Jerome Park, and the Santa Ana Stadium
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Ground License Agreement with CCTM1 LLC for wireless telecommunication facilities on City property at El Salvador Park located at 1825 ¾ Civic Center Drive West beginning April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2035, with provision for three, fiveyear extension options, for total revenue, including all extensions, in the amount of $2,163,572 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Ground License Agreement with CCTM1 LLC for wireless telecommunication facilities on City property at Jerome Park located at 2115 W. McFadden Avenue beginning April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2035, with provision for three, fiveyear extension options, for total revenue, including all extensions, in the amount of $2,045,426 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).

3. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Ground License Agreement with NCWPCS MPL 30 – Year Sites Tower Holdings LLC, by and through CCATT LLC, for wireless telecommunication facilities on City property at the Santa Ana Stadium located at 951 West 6th Street beginning April 1, 2025 through March 31, 2035, with provision for three, fiveyear extension options, for total revenue, including all extensions, in the amount of $1,202,913 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).

13. Agreements with JL Group, LLC; Kane, Ballmer & Berkman; Michael Raneses dba Michael Raneses Administrative Hearings; Nastich Law, APC; Palacios Law Office; Robert M. Snider, Attorney at Law; Serviam by Wright, LLP; and The ADR Coach, Inc. for Administrative Hearing Officer Services (Specification 24127) (General & Non General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with each of the eight firms listed below for Administrative Hearing Officer services on an asneeded basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,770,000, for an initial threeyear term beginning March 18, 2025 and expiring March 17, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear extension (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).

Firms Location
JL Group, LLC Laguna Niguel, CA
Kane, Ballmer & Berkman Los Angeles, CA
Michael Raneses Administrative HearingsTustin, CA
Nastich Law, APC Berkeley, CA
Palacios Law Office Riverside, CA
Robert M. Snider, Attorney at Law Palm Desert, CA
Serviam By Wright, LLP Irvine, CA
The ADR Coach, Inc. Los Angeles, CA

14. Agreement with Charter Communications, LLC for Data and Video Communication Services (Specification 25037) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Charter Communications Operating, LLC (doing business as Spectrum) for data and video communications services, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 annually or $2,100,000 over the life of the agreement, for a fouryear period beginning March 18, 2025 through March 17, 2029, with provisions for three, optional oneyear renewals (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR

15. Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY2025 26 budget.

16. Parking Enterprise Fund Updates for Meters and Structures Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve parking rates for Cityowned parking structures to $2.00 per hour with annual increases of $0.50 per hour until a maximum of $3.00 per hour is attained.

2. Direct staff to prepare a Resolution establishing parking rates for the Cityowned parking structures and reaffirming the City Manager authority to modify future parking structure rates after the third annual increase as needed.

3. Approve the parking meter rates to $2.50 per hour with annual increases of $0.50 per hour until a maximum of $3.50 per hour is attained.

4. Direct staff to amend the meter ordinance establishing parking meter rates and hours of operation, eliminating metered parking fronting residential in the Willard Neighborhood, and authorizing the City Manager to modify future meter rates after the third annual increase as needed, to mirror the authority of the Cityowned parking structures.

17. Boards and Commissions Members Appointments, Reappointments, Holdovers, and Removals
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office, City Attorney’s Office Recommended Action: 1. Review Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2236 pertaining to Appointive Boards and Commissions, Appointments, Removals, Vacancies, and Term.

2. Provide direction to staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

18. Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to prepare a resolution expressing City support for the Santa Ana Unified School District Graduate Profile by formally recognizing its importance and aligning city resources to reinforce its key attributes. – Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez
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. March 913, 2025 Mayor Valerie Amezcua – NLC Congressional City Conference, Washington D.C.

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.

Future Items

1. Transit Zoning Code Updates

2. FY 2025/26 Budget
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 11, 2025 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.

SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

2. Minutes of the Special Meeting on December 17, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority Members on each of the Public Hearing items.

3. Public Hearing Approve the Housing Authority Fiscal Years 20252030 5Year Plan and Fiscal Year 20252026 Annual Plan
Published in the Orange County Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on January 31, 2025.

Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval and submission of the Housing Authority 5Year Plan and Annual Plan to the U.S.

Department of Housing and Urban Development.

2. Adopt a resolution approving the Housing Authority 5Year Plan and Annual Plan and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the 5Year Plan and Annual Plan to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE FIVE YEAR PLAN FOR FISCAL YEARS 20252030 AND SUBMISSION OF THE ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20252026
**END OF PUBLIC HEARING**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.

POSTING STATEMENT: On March 11, 2025 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.

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