Agenda packet — Santa Ana City Council, June 3, 2025 (part 1 of 12)

City Council Meeting Packet
June 3, 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 • City Council 1 6/3/2025
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.

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 https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ 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, or iii) public hearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtuallyraiseyourhandfromZoomAftertheClerkconfirmsthelastthreedigitsofthe City Council 2 6/3/2025
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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 https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.

MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:

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, or iii) public hearing 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.

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“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:

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.

TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.

La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.

La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
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To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b) (1) of the Government Code:

Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director

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

Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
Unrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director
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
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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 Pastor Nati Alvarado
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen and Alexander Magdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments

2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Association declaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj for 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 22 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
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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 22 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 Special Meeting of May 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission on October 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meeting of the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, and the Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April 10, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

7. Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District (SATMD)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.

Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of the SATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.

8. Federal Funding Update
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

9. Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies from Various City Funds (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the General City Council 7 6/3/2025

8. Federal Funding Update
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

10. Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202425 Third Quarter Budget Update.

2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)

11. Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System at the Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program a security camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).

12. Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of the Archery Range at Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility Use Agreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable to the City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of the Santiago Park Archery Range for a fiveyear term beginning June 5, 2025 through June 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (Agreement No. A2025XXX).

13. Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management system software maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed $523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, including two optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025 XXX).

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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management system software maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed $523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, including two optional oneyear extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A2025 XXX).

14. First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to Continue Providing Parking Enforcement Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parking enforcement services with amended scope for an additional oneyear term from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855 covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,887,743 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).

15. Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech Elevator Services for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBA Amtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in an amount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one, twoyear period (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).

16. Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25058) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025XXX).

17. Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implement the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed $1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).

18. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026
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Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implement the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed $1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).

18. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20252026 Investment Policy.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 20252026

2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20252026.

19. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502 to Facilitate the Construction of a Residential Development Consisting of ThirtySix (36) Attached ForSale Townhomes, Which Includes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at 125 and 205 South Harbor Boulevard
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202502; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202502 TO ALLOW A THIRTYSIX UNIT SINGLEFAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 14431115 & 14431114)

2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under Section 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and

3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55year term, for a forsale residential development consisting of thirtysix (36) attached forsale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderateincome households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).

20. Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding Eligibility Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’s Mobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH), concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee program per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibility requirements.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE

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Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’s Mobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH), concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee program per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 202526 Measure M2 eligibility requirements.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M (M2) PROGRAM

21. Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 Local Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 202526 Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the California Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability Act funding.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY FISCAL YEAR 202526 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017

22. Second Reading and Adoption Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political Practices Commission Enforcement Actions
First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by vote of 61. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.

Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions:

ORDINANCE NO. NS3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHER ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.

23. Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan, Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.

Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.

Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 202529 FiveYear Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 202526 Annual Action Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

2. Approve the Fiscal Year 202526 budgets for the Community Development Block Grant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnerships grant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of $377,330.

3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.

4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 202529 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.

24. Public Hearing Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 and Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties Within the SD84 District Boundary
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100).

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day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was recontinued from the May 6, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.

Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD84 Final EIR with an addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE
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2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 202402 amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84 (SD84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing revised nonconforming use regulations, including the addition of an amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain permitted and nonconforming uses.

ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202402, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES

3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 202403 amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial) suffixes from certain properties within the SD84 zoning district boundary as designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.

ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024 03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD84 ZONING DISTRICT

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25. Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 202526 Budget, Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees, Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.

Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 202526 (FY2526), which begins on July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes) UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025

2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN

3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024001 TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION

4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for Fiscal Year 202526.

RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 202526

5. Adopt the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2526 through FY3132, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Measure M2 eligibility.

6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s Pension Debt Strategy.

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.

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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.

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

Future Items

1. FY2526 Budget Adoption

2. Santa Ana Tourism and Marketing District Renewal Public Hearing POSTING STATEMENT: On May 27, 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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From: Jackie Angel Investor <
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Subject: Who is " Lou Correa"?
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Vendor/ Recipient: Lou Correa For Congress
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American Israel Public Affairs Cmte ( AIPAC) $ 21, 294 @ open secrets https:// www. opensecrets. org/ campaign- expenditures/ vendor? vendor= Lou+ Correa+ For+ Congress Lou Correa voted in favor of sending billions of dollars in military aid to Israel.

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Lou Correa, a sitting Congress member, has supported Israel's right to defend itself, and has not called fora ceasefire, leading to the deaths of thousands of Palestinian men, women, and children, and the displacement of millions more.

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Jose Luis Correa ( Lou Correa) is an American businessman and politician serving as the U. S. representative for California's 46th congressional district since 2017.

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https:// www. reversecanarymission. org/ person/ lou- correa- 656bbd8770bc542ff9bde3d8 Coward Correa I told them to keep their head low," Correa said in a phone interview last week.

He confirmed what Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua publicly quoted him saying as she scolded other Santa Ana City Council members who were critical of revelations that Amezcua, City Manager Alvaro Nunez and Police Chief Robert Rodriguez misinformed residents about federal immigration enforcement efforts in local neighborhoods.

Attracting Too Much Attention?
Correa —
a Democrat who is one of Orange County's most senior members of Congress — is also worried about potential budget impacts to cities if local officials end up on the Trump Administration's radar, especially aftera recent executive order targeting sanctuary cities.

Earlier this month, Amezcua, Nunez and Rodriguez got publicly embarrassed when the Inadvertent published
a story detailing federal immigration enforcement activity in the city— despite repeated public assurances of no ICE activity from the three top city officials.

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From: Donna Kenefick <
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2025 10: 23 AM
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Cc: mayorandcouncil@santa- ana. org; eComment
Subject: Subject: URGENT: Unsafe Housing, Retaliation & Disability Harassment at Fairhaven Apartments— Unit 229
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Dear City Manager and Santa Ana Leadership,
My name is Donna Kenefick, and
I am
a disabled senior residing at Fairhaven Apartments (
I am writing to formally escalatea series of unresolved safety violations, structural hazards, and ongoing disability-based harassment that have been either ignored or superficially addressed by Essex Property Trust and local Code Enforcement. I have attached evidence including timestamped photos and a sworn declaration documenting:

1. Structural ceiling damage since 2022 that Essex attempted to conceal with caulk instead of repairing

2. Blinding carport lights aimed at my unit, worsening my documented eye condition Persistent and targeted harassment from the upstairs tenant ( Unit 329), with noise, stalking me from room to room and also into my bathroom, and structural stress has been ongoing since March 2024.

Patterns of retaliation and digital interference affecting my medical access and safety have also beena part of landlord harassment and retaliation. I am respectfully demanding:

1. An independent city inspection of my unit

2. Immediate enforcement against Essex for failing to meet basic habitability and disability accommodation standards

3. A formal response from the City Manager's Office acknowledging receipt and outlining next steps Please confirm receipt of this complaint and supporting documents. I trust your leadership will intervene and uphold the rights and safety of vulnerable tenants like myself.

Respectfully,
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To: Santa Ana City Manager's Office
Subject: Urgent Escalation — Unsafe Housing, Structural Hazards, and Disability Harassment at Fairhaven Apartment:

Dear City Manager, I am a disabled senior and long-time resident of Fairhaven Apartments. I am writing to formally escalate multiple unre:

1. Blinding Carport Lights— Retaliatory & Dangerous Environmental Interference On the evening of April 25, 2025, my security camera recorded glaring high- intensity carport lights shining directly into Attached isa timestamped still image showing the extent of this blinding interference. For someone in my condition, it

2. Ongoing Structural Damage Since 2022 — Covered Up, Not Fixed Major ceiling separation in my unit, first documented in late 2022, was caused bya violent impact tied to tenant activib The problem has been further aggravated by the current tenant in Unit 329, whose behavior includes repeated, forceft My attached declaration and photos (taken in 2022) show:

Widening ceiling- beam gaps
Cracking near load- bearing points
Continued signs of structural stress and shifting
To date, Essex has refused to conducta proper structural inspection or perform legitimate repairs.

3. Pattern of Harassment, Digital Interference, and Retaliation In addition to physical safety concerns, I have endured extensive harassment— including suspicious phone calls, unaL I' ve made these complaints repeatedly through proper channels, but I have been ignored, dismissed, or retaliated aga Requested Action
Immediate inspection of my unit by an independent city-approved inspector Enforcement action against Essex Property Trust for failing to maintain habitable housing Oversight into the handling of disability-related complaints and possible civil rights violations Please acknowledge receipt of this letter and inform me of the steps your office will take to address these critical issue Sincerely,
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From: Donna Kenefick <
Sent: Friday, May 23, 2025 10: 38 AM
To: rflores@santa- ana. org
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Subject: Subject: URGENT: Unsafe Housing, Retaliation & Disability Harassment at Fairhaven Apartments— Unit 229
Attachments: pdf. net_ Declared_ Ceiling_ Damage_ Exhibit_ Donna_ Kenefick. pdf; 1747760241. mp4 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links.

Dear City Manager and Santa Ana Leadership, I apologize for failing to attach the evidence as outlined in my letter( 2 attachments).

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The following photos document extensive structural separation between my ceilings and walls, directly resulting from damage caused by Jesse, the former tenant in Unit 329. Rather than address the issue properly, Essex Property Trust attempted to conceal the damage using caulka superficial and ineffective cover-up. To date, no permanent repairs have been made.

The situation has continued to deteriorate, especially under the current tenant in Unit 329, who has worsened the strain on the structure through ongoing harassment, intimidation, and targeted stalking that includes tracking my movements from room to room- even into the bathroom. This constant stress and structural neglect has created
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I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct.

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From: Mark Neri <
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 8: 16 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Homeless Encampment Ward
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Hello, I am a current resident of Santa Ana. In ward
3 on the corner of Main Street and 17th street AsI understand there are new rules that have been passed that need to be addressed with the homeless encampments and homeless drug addiction. That's happening in the streets. It is unacceptable nasty and leavesa bad example for my children when they're heading to school, needles on the floor. Trash debris all over the floor we didn't go through this back in our time. I have been sending countless my Santa Ana app for them to do something about it. All they do is clean, but they don't do anything about citizen. Engagement. Our current representative of war 3 has done nothing And enough is enough. Something has to be done. We as residents pay enough taxes More than any other city in the county? We pay more because people don't know better. And we should be holding accountable politicians that do not do. Their due diligence in regards to what the citizen of Santa Ana needs. 1 City Council {{item.number}} –
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CITY COUNCIL 1 MAY 15, 2025
DRAFT Minutes of the Special Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana,
California
May 15, 2025
SPECIAL OPEN MEETING – 5:30 P.M.
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL OPEN SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua convened the Special City Council Meeting to order at 5:42 P.M.

ATTENDANCE Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tem
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Alvaro Nuñez
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall

ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.

Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmember Penaloza was absent.

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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Eduardo Flores and Gaston Flores
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda ONLY.

MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: eight (8) Agenda Item No. 1.

The following speakers addressed the City Council in-person:

1. Desi Reyes spoke in favor of allocating funding for sidewalk, street, and alley repairs.

2. Martha Molina, President, Riverview Neighborhood Association, requested a gate to secure the parking lot by the cabin before the Riverview Golf Course.

3. Selica Diaz requested allocation of funds for the Cypress Street Fire Station.

4. Debra spoke in favor of a dedicated arts fund and spoke regarding the beneficial aspects of arts to the community.

5. Alicia Rojas spoke regarding public arts, the benefits to the community, and supporting arts through use of cannabis tax funds.

6. Logan Crow spoke regarding the beneficial aspects of arts to the community and requested additional funding for the arts.

7. Leobardo Chamu requested funding to rehabilitate the Cypress Street Fire Station.

8. David spoke in support of converting the Cypress Street Fire Station into a community space.

The following speaker addressed the City Council via teleconference:

9. Ana Licon spoke in support of funding for parks, graffiti abatement, Cypress Street Fire Station, and the arts.

1. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Work Study Session
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.

WORK STUDY SESSION
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MINUTES: At 6:06 P.M., the Work Study Session was considered.

Acting Director of Finance and Management Services Alex Trinidad gave a presentation regarding the FY2025-26 Budget.

Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for their work on the presentation. He requested additional funding for sidewalk repairs, installation of blue security lights in the Willard neighborhood, El Salvador Park, and Jerome Park, and bus stop upgrades at 17th and Bristol. He also suggested allocating funds for senior center expansions, conducting a traffic study at Willard and Washington and establishing a $50,000 arts fund.

Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez thanked staff for the presentation, expressed support for the proposed workforce changes, and spoke in favor of a cannabis festival. He opposed increasing park fees for nonprofit groups and supported funding a new crosswalk at Angels Park, the Cypress Street Fire Station, and a skate park. He requested funding for traffic mitigation on and around Center and Raitt, and for a park in the Pico-Lowell neighborhood.

Councilmember Bacerra thanked staff for the presentation. He requested funding for installation of speed bumps on the south end of the City, street lights in dimly lit neighborhoods, and left turn signals at the intersections of Flower and MacArthur and Greenville and MacArthur. He spoke in favor of the allocation for sidewalk repairs and inquired regarding the expected revenue from the proposed $250,000 investment at Bristol and Edinger.

Assistant City Manager Kathryn Downs responded that staff is currently assessing potential revenue.

Mayor Amezcua requested additional informational on the plan for Senior Centers and requested quarterly updates. She thanked staff for their work on the budget, highlighted her number one priority is public safety, and spoke in support of bus shelter upgrades on McFadden and Center, tree planting initiatives, and art funding.

City Manager Alvaro Nuñez explained that the City aims to generate revenue at Senior Centers by renting out spaces for celebrations and he assured the council that such events would be managed carefully to avoid interfering with existing senior programs.

Councilmember Lopez expressed support for utilizing one-time funds to create a safety net for grant-funded positions and asked for clarification regarding the proposed adjustments listed for parking control.

Assistant City Manager Downs clarified there is not enough revenue currently coming in from the parking structures to cover the full cost of parking control operations.

Councilmember Lopez requested information on the branding and communication budget item.

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City Manager Nuñez stated that the proposed $150,000 would fund consulting services to assist in the City’s branding efforts.

Councilmember Lopez opposed the proposed increase in the allotment for councilmember travel to $40,000.

Councilmember Phan spoke in favor of funding updates and repairs to Euclid, additional lighting at Centennial Park, and the proposed budget for Councilmember travel.

Councilmember Hernandez spoke in favor of purchasing Chromebooks and hotspot devices for checkout at the library, building a crosswalk at Angels Park, and completion of the basketball court. He suggested setting aside $5 million from the Bristol Related project to prepare for Measure X. He expressed support for tree planting initiatives and incentives, the completion of the Cypress Street Fire Station, building the Bristol and Tolliver Park, installing security light at Ed Caruthers Park, and a $60,000 cannabis fund to pay for Summer Night Lights at El Salvador Park over the next two fiscal years.

Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez spoke in support of the blue lights at parks, repairs to the Pacific Park neighborhood, Summer Night Lights at El Salvador Park, and suggested collaborating with local groups to promote the budget survey.

Councilmember Lopez spoke in favor of the lot restoration at Riverview Park, blue light cameras, park restorations at Cabrillo, Edna, and Santiago Parks, and spoke in support of building the Bristol Tolliver Park.

Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of the Cypress Street Fire Station and asked whether the City currently has funding for underground powerlines.

Public Works Director Nabil Saba stated that the funding from SoCal Edison for underground powerlines has been exhausted.

Councilmember Bacerra requested a basketball court at Lillie King Park and security cameras along the Alton bike trail.

Mayor Amezcua requested a traffic study for traffic calming measures at MacArthur Fundamental and additional school sites, Fairview Street, Washington Street, and Memory Lane between Bristol and Flower. She also requested installation of “no pandering” signs on street medians.

Councilmember Lopez spoke in favor of installing a street light on Fairview and Downie, making alley improvements, placing stop signs and speed bumps on Lincoln Avenue, conducting street repairs off Fairhaven and 17th, adding stop signs on Lyon, establishing a four-way stop on Towner and 21st, and installing speed bumps on English and Alona and on Tammy Lane and Santa Clara. She supported the use of street bots and repairs on Grant, between 4th and 17th, and from Grant to Fruit, thanked staff for installing red reflectors in the Portola Park neighborhood and requested that sidewalk repairs use concrete instead of asphalt.

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Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez expressed support for increasing staff members for the Quality of Life Team, installation of blue lights on the Alton bike trail, and trees along Center.

Councilmember Hernandez requested additional lighting on Civic Center and spoke in favor of additional lights at Centennial Park and repairs on Fairview.

Councilmember Bacerra cautioned the Council on discussing allocation of funds that do not currently exist and he reiterated his requests for left turn signals on MacArthur, a basketball court at Lillie King Park, security cameras along the Alton Bike Trail, and speed bumps and repairs near the First American campus and Hutton Centre.

Councilmember Phan inquired regarding the cost to restore the Cypress Street Fire Station
Director Saba stated the current estimated cost of repairs and restoration is $4 million.

Councilmember Lopez requested installation of lighting on 17th and Jefferson, sidewalk and pothole repairs to 18th and Jefferson, and lighting on 14th at Martha Lane and Hathaway. She spoke in favor of establishing a legal defense fund and public art trust fund and expressed concern regarding tree trimming.

Mayor Amezcua inquired regarding the potential staffing configuration if the City were to operate with four homeless Quality of Life Teams.

Discussion ensued regarding the cost of additional Quality of Life Teams.

Mayor Amezcua asked staff to provide an estimate of the cost of erecting a fence to secure the cabin at Riverview.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nuñez stated staff is committed to presenting a balanced budget that addresses the needs of all wards and council members' requests.

He shared that staff’s objective is to develop a plan by the end of the calendar year for the sunset of the sales tax in three to four years, incorporating current additions and leveraging an in-house construction team to expedite smaller projects.

COUNCILMEMBER COMMENTS
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez thanked staff for the draft budget and encouraged the public to read and review the budget.

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Councilmember Phan thanked staff for the budget and stated she looks forward to reviewing the next budget proposal.

Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for the budget. He asked to adjourn the meeting in memory of Armando Morales and asked that the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) reconsider their layoff decisions.

Councilmember Bacerra thanked staff for the presentation.

Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez thanked staff for the presentation and expressed his condolences to the family of Armando Morales.

Mayor Amezcua thanked staff for the presentation and stated she looks forward to passing the budget at the next meeting. She thanked Councilmember Hernandez for sharing his sentiments regarding Armando Morales and the SAUSD layoffs and expressed her condolences to the Morales family. She invited the community to the Fun Run on Saturday, May 17th.

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the Special City Council Meeting in memory of Armando Morales at 7:52 P.M.

Respectfully submitted:
___________________________
Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk
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CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
Commission members present:

Ceja Villa, Cornelious, Gallegos, Padilla
Commission members present:

Rios
Staff members present:

Executive Director, Housing Division Manager,
Housing Programs Analyst, Recording
Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

1. Excuse Commission Member(s) absence(s)
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent member(s).

Moved by Commissioner Cornelious, seconded by Commissioner Gallegos to Approve Consent Calendar items.

YES: 4 – Ana Laura Padilla, Daniel Cornelious, Claudio William Gallegos, Alfonso Ceja Villa NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Idalia Rios
Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***

BUSINESS CALENDAR
*Chair Padilla opened the Public Hearing
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2. Public Hearing for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing program grant application (Non-General Fund Recommended Action:

1. Hold a public hearing for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing program grant application for $7,000,000 for a site study, unpermitted dwelling unit legalization program, zoning code update, zoning code platform, and development process audit.

2. Authorize the Housing Division Manager, or their designee, to submit the application following the public hearing.

3. If the application is successful, recommend City Council approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize the new funds and activities into the FY 2024-25 Budget.

Minutes: Michael Garcia provided presentation.

Moved by Commissioner Gallegos, seconded by Commissioner Cornelious to Approve.

YES: 4 – Ana Laura Padilla, Daniel Cornelious, Claudio William Gallegos, Alfonso Ceja Villa NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Idalia Rios
Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***

COMMENTS

3. Staff member comments
Minutes: Judson Brown - Thanked the Commission for attending the special meeting and approving the HUD application. He also thanked the Commissioners who attended the Grand Opening of the Crossroads at Washington. On November 13, everyone should have received an invitation to the Grand Opening of the Estrella Springs Project.

4. Commission members comments
Minutes: Commissioner Padilla thanked everyone for attending the meeting.

ADJOURNMENT
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The next regular meeting of the Community Development Commission is scheduled for October 23, 2024 at 4:30 PM.

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CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
Commission members present:

Ceja Villa, Gallegos, Gutierrez, Padilla, Rios
Commission members absent:

Cornelious
Staff:

Executive Director, Housing Division Manager,
Housing Programs Coordinator, Community
Development Analyst, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

1. Excuse Commission Member(s) absence(s)
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent member(s).

Moved by Commissioner Gallegos, seconded by Commissioner Ceja Villa to Approve Consent Calendar items.

YES: 5 – Ana Laura Padilla, Idalia Rios, Claudio Gallegos, Alfonso Ceja Villa, Vivian Wilhelm
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Daniel Cornelious
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***

BUSINESS CALENDAR

2. Approve a First Amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Subrecipient Agreement with Interval House to provide additional City Council 6 – 4 6/3/2025
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emergency shelter and supportive services to survivors of domestic violence; Approve a First Amendment to the FY 2024-25 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange County United Way to conduct additional data management; Approve a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Department H.E.A.R.T.

Program for street outreach and engagement.

Recommended Action:

1. Recommend the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the FY 2024-25 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with Interval House to increase the amount of the agreement by $35,124 to provide additional emergency shelter and supportive services to survivors of domestic violence from the City of Santa Ana (Agreement No. A-2024-090- 02).

2. Recommend the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the FY 2024-25 ESG Subrecipient Agreement with the Orange County United Way to increase the amount of the agreement by $17,562 to conduct additional Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) data management (Agreement No. A-2024-090-04).

3. Recommend the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team (H.E.A.R.T.) Program to serve Santa Ana residents experiencing homelessness through street outreach and engagement for a total amount of $81,321. The total funding amount is comprised of $46,197 in FY 2024-25 ESG funds and a $35,124 reallocation from FY 2023-24 ESG funds. (Memorandum of Understanding No. A-2024-XXX-XX).

Minutes: Adreanna Limon provided presentation.

The Commission engaged in a Q & A session.

Moved by Commissioner Gallegos, seconded by Commissioner Padilla to Approve.

YES: 4 – Ana Laura Padilla, Idalia Rios, Claudio Gallegos, Alfonso Ceja Villa NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Daniel Cornelious
Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***
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COMMENTS

3. Staff member comments
Minutes:
 Mike Garcia - Welcomed the new Senior Tenant Commissioner to the Commission who then introduced herself.
 Judson Brown - We celebrated the Grand Opening of Estrella Springs, which offers 89 homes for individuals experiencing homelessness in our community. The Grand Opening of the FX Residences has also been announced, with invitations sent to all Commissioners. A Special Community Development Commission meeting is scheduled for December 13 to discuss and approve an important item.

4. Commission members comments
Minutes:
 Commissioner Ceja Villa – Recognized the staff for their hard work and dedication.  Commissioner Rios – Thanked everyone for their patience during her absence.  Commissioner Padilla – Apologized for her lateness and welcomed Commissioner Wilhelm. She thanked the staff for today’s presentation. A Tamale event will take place on December 14 in the downtown area, and another event, Fiesta El Mariachi, is scheduled for December 8 showcasing a Youth Program.

ADJOURNMENT
The next Special meeting of the Community Development Commission is scheduled for December 13, 2024 at 3:00 PM.

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CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
Commission members present:

Ceja Villa, Cornelious, Gallegos, Gutierrez,
Padilla, Rios, Wilhelm
Staff:

Executive Director, Housing Division Manager,
Housing Programs Coordinator, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENTS – None

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

1. Excuse Commission Member(s) absence(s)
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent member(s).

Moved by Commissioner Cornelious, seconded by Commissioner Gallegos to Approve Consent Calendar items.

YES: 6 – Ana Laura Padilla, Daniel Cornelious, Idalia Rios, Claudio Gallegos, Alfonso Ceja Villa, Vivian Wilhelm
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 –
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
*Commissioner Ceja Villa recused himself.

BUSINESS CALENDAR

2. Approve a Pre-Commitment of $9,807,571 in HOME Program Funds for the Development of 40 New Affordable Ownership Units Located at 621 W. Alton Ave.; Approve a Pre-Commitment of $900,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for the City Council 6 – 7 6/3/2025
Community Development Commission 12/13/2024
Conversion of Nine (9) Rental Units into Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington Ave
Recommended Action:

1. Recommend the City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for $9,807,571 in HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for the development of 40 new affordable ownership units located at 621 W. Alton Ave., Santa Ana, CA (APN 410-351-02), subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.

2. Recommend the City Council to authorize the City Manager to execute a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for up to $900,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds that would allow for the conversion of nine (9) existing rental units into affordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Ave., Santa Ana, CA (APN 398-028-12), subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.

Minutes: A representative from Habitat for Humanity partnered to give the presentation.

The Commission engaged in a Q & A session.

Moved by Commissioner Gallegos, seconded by Commissioner Cornelious to Approve.

YES: 5 – Ana Laura Padilla, Daniel Cornelious, Idalia Rios, Claudio Gallegos; Vivian Wilhelm
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 –
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***

COMMENTS

3. Staff member comments
Minutes: Mike Garcia – Wished the Commission a happy holiday season and thanked Tim from KMA for his work on these projects.

City Council 6 – 8 6/3/2025
Community Development Commission 12/13/2024

4. Commission members comments
Minutes:
 Cornelious – Announced his resignation to the Commission, as he will be relocating up north. He was pleased that his final meeting was involved in the decision for one of the largest affordable housing projects.  Gallegos – Wished everyone a happy holiday season.
 Rios – Thanked everyone for the work they do.
 Padilla – Thanked everyone for their hard work, expressed gratitude to Habitat for Humanity for all the projects they bring to the city, and invited everyone to the Tamale Festival on Saturday, December 14.
 Wilhelm – Thanked everyone and expressed her excitement about being part of the Commission. Everything is new to her, and she’s looking forward to figuring things out and learning from everyone.

ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Community Development Commission is scheduled for January 22, 2025 at 4:30 PM.

City Council 6 – 9 6/3/2025
Workforce Development Board 5 1/16/2025
Workforce Development Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
January 16, 2025
CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Campos
ATTENDANCE Board members present:

Beasley, Campos, Elliott, Garcia, Haley, Hubbard,
Knitter, Korthuis, Rivera, Ruiz, Tso-Lui, Tucker,
Varnum
Board members absent:

Araujo, Hernandez, Lopez, Milatovich, Miller, Perez,
Sams
Staff members present:

Deborah Sanchez, Econ Dev Specialist III
Sandy Barba, Workforce Specialist IV
Bianca Zurita, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

1. Excuse the absent Board Member(s)
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent Board Member(s).

2. Regular meeting minutes of July 18, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

3. Employment Development Department – Labor Market Information Recommended Action: Receive and file.

4. Certification of the WORK Center as a Comprehensive America’s Job Center of California
Recommended Action: Ratify the action taken at a Special Meeting of the Executive Committee held on November 6, 2024 to authorize the Chair to sign City Council 6 – 10 6/3/2025
Workforce Development Board 5 1/16/2025
and direct staff to submit the Comprehensive America’s Job Center of California Baseline Certification Matrix and Indicator Assessment to the Employment Development Department.

Moved by Board Member Beasley, seconded by Board Member Ruiz to Approve Consent Calendar items.

YES: 13 – Brent Beasley, David Elliott, Jack Haley, Marjorie Knitter, Patrick Korthuis, Robert Ruiz, Robert Tucker, Johanna Rivera, Daisy Campos, Dennis Varnum, Mat Garcia, Patty Tso-Lui, Vaniethia Hubbard
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 7 – Maria Rosa Lopez, Enrique Perez, Gail Araujo, Veronica Hernandez, Rhonda Miller, Natasha Milatovich, Cory Sams Status: 13 – 0 – 0 – 7 – Pass
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***

BUSINESS CALENDAR

5. Revise Workforce Development Board Bylaws
Recommended Action: Approve revisions to the Workforce Development Board Bylaws and forward to City Council with a recommendation to accept as presented.

Moved by Board Member Beasley, seconded by Board Member Haley to Approve.

6. Approve continuation of providing Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services designating the City of Santa Ana as the provider of Career Services Recommended Action:

1. Approve the continuation of providing Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services designating the City of Santa Ana as the provider of Career Services.

City Council 6 – 11 6/3/2025
Workforce Development Board 5 1/16/2025

2. Authorize the Chair of the Workforce Development Board to sign the Request for Approval Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services Provider application and direct staff to submit to the California Workforce Development Board.

3. Recommend City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the state application to be an Adult and Dislocated Worker Career Services Provider under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Moved by Board Member Elliott, seconded by Board Member Ruiz to Approve.

7. Meeting Calendar for 2025
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

Moved by Board Member Beasley, seconded by Board Member Varnum to Approve.

YES: 13 – NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – Brent Beasley, David Elliott, Jack Haley, Marjorie Knitter, Patrick Korthuis, Robert Ruiz, Robert Tucker, Johanna Rivera, Daisy Campos, Dennis Varnum, Mat Garcia, Patty Tso-Lui, Vaniethia Hubbard ABSENT: 7 – Maria Rosa Lopez, Enrique Perez, Gail Araujo, Veronica Hernandez, Rhonda Miller, Natasha Milatovich, Cory Sams
Status: 13 – 0 – 0 – 7 – Pass
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***

COMMITTEE REPORTS

8. Youth Council Committee
Minutes: Bob Tucker – Looking into additional providers for the summer.

Sandy Barba – providers are enrolling for the Youth Program.

City Council 6 – 12 6/3/2025
Workforce Development Board 5 1/16/2025

COMMENTS

9. Staff member(s) comments
Minutes: Deborah – Expressed gratitude to everyone for attending. Several deadlines are approaching, and the state has sent a reminder about the upcoming due dates. The Regional Local Plan is due in April and will be released to the public in February. Additionally, we will be receiving new members and are working on their appointments.

10. Board member(s) comments.

Minutes:
 Daisy Campos – Welcomed Dr. Hubbard.
 Dr. Hubbard – Introduced herself to the Board. Excited to be here and working with everyone.
 David Elliot – Shared that the 3rd Annual Power Prayer Breakfast will be on February 11.

ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Workforce Development Board is scheduled for March 20, 2025 at 8:00 AM.

City Council 6 – 13 6/3/2025
WDB Youth Council Committee 4 2/13/2025
Workforce Development Board
Youth Council Committee
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 13, 2025
CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
ATTENDANCE Committee members present:

Acevedo, Annino, Jimenez-Hami, Martinez,
Russell-Garcia, Tucker, Varnum
Committee members absent:

Sandoval
Staff members present:

Deborah Sanchez, Econ Dev Specialist III
Sandy Barba, Workforce Specialist IV
Bianca Zurita, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

1. Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse Absent Committee Member(s).

2. Regular meeting minutes of December 12, 2024.

Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

Moved by Committee Member Varnum, seconded by Committee Member Russell-Garcia to Approve Consent Calendar items.

YES: 6 – Robert Tucker, Dennis Varnum, Sandy Annino, Ana Jimenez-Hami, Jackie Russell-Garcia, Jorge Martinez
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 1 – Anthony Sandoval
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
City Council 6 – 14 6/3/2025
WDB Youth Council Committee 4 2/13/2025

BUSINESS CALENDAR

3. Recommend Release of Request for Proposals for procurement of youth services for Program Years 2025 thru 2027
Recommended Action: Direct Staff to complete Request for Proposal and recommend the Workforce Development Board release a Request for Proposal to procure Youth Service Providers for Program Years 2025 thru 2027.

Minutes: Sandy Barba shared details about the item: the release date is March 4, a mandatory pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for March 11, and the RFP submission deadline is April 1.

Jackie Russell-Garcia, Bob Tucker and Sandy Annino volunteered to be part of the RFP Committee.

Moved by Committee Member Tucker, seconded by Committee Member Russell-Garcia to Approve.

REPORTS

4. PROGRAM OPERATOR REPORTS
a. YSPN – Juan Cazarez provided report
b. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center – Andrea provided report

COMMENTS

5. Staff Member Comments
Minutes: Deborah Sanchez – The Local and Regional Plan is required to be reviewed and revised every four years. A link for public comments will be shared soon, and the plan will be submitted to City Council for approval.

The Work Center is undergoing a phased renovation. A second training room is being constructed in the front lobby, utilizing previously underused space.

Sandy Barba – The SAY Employment Program currently has 80 participants City Council 6 – 15 6/3/2025

WDB Youth Council Committee 4 2/13/2025

enrolled. We are pursuing additional funding through the California For All grant, with the goal of securing another $2 million to expand the program.

Several youth participants are already engaged with various city departments, including the police department, city council shadowing, code enforcement, engineering, and local schools. The program aims to expose them to diverse career paths and encourage continued education.

We’re planning to enroll 150 youth for the summer session and are seeking support in marketing the program to reach more young people.

6. Youth Council Committee Member Comments

Minutes: Dr. Ana & Andrea – Currently working on a grant focused on connecting youth with employment opportunities. This is the first time the Kennedy Commission has launched a program of this kind, specifically targeting careers in creative fields.

ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the WDB Youth Council Committee - Regular Meeting is scheduled for April 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM.

City Council 6 – 16 6/3/2025
Arts and Culture Commission 4 2/20/2025
Arts and Culture Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 20, 2025
CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
Commission members present:

Joese Hernandez
Susie Lopez-Guerra
Miguel Ochoa
Debra Russell
Indigo Vu
Staff members present:

Michael Garcia, Executive Director
Marc Morley, Economic Development Manager
Tram Le, Arts and Culture Specialist
Bianca Zurita, Recording Secretary
INTRODUCTION:

Commissioner Ochoa introduced himself as the newly appointed Commissioner.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes:
 Sara Guerrero – spoke about the importance of supporting the Arts and urged everyone to participate in upcoming special events and community fundraisers.  Gay Olivos – addressed the Commission and expressed concerns regarding the safety issues related to the mural installation.
 Mayor Amezcua – Welcomed Mayor Galvez and expressed gratitude to the Commission and staff for organizing the meeting. Acknowledged the hard work of everyone behind the scenes in preparing for the mural installation. Expressed interest in learning more about the mural’s design and the artists collaborating on the project. Thanked Mayor Dr. Galvez for being present at the meeting.  Mayor Galvez – I’m excited to be here and thrilled about the collaboration between both cities for the mural installation. This is a significant project, and it wouldn’t be possible without the support of Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers. I’m looking forward to the first Expo in March, where we’ll discuss the arts, culture, business, showcase products, and create economic partnerships between the two cities. I also hope Santa Ana Citizens will have the chance to visit Sahuayo in the future.

City Council 6 – 17 6/3/2025
Arts and Culture Commission 4 2/20/2025

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

1. Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commission member(s).

2. Regular meeting minutes of January 16, 2025
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

Moved by Commissioner Lopez-Guerra, seconded by Commissioner Hernandez to Approve Consent Calendar items.

YES: 4 – Debra Russell, Indigo Vu, Susie Lopez-Guerra, Joese Hernandez NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0 – Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass ***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***

WORK STUDY SESSION

3. Sahuayo Sister City Mural – Selection of Muralists
Minutes: Tram Le gave a presentation on the top two artists who will be collaborating on the mural installation. Andrea introduced the two artists from Sahuayo who will be working alongside the Santa Ana artists.

The Commission engaged in a discussion about selecting the two artists, including a Q&A session. The focus was emphasized on the artwork itself and the diverse representation from different regions.

4. Discussion on the Proposed Location and Design for a Rainbow Crosswalk in Downtown Santa Ana.

Minutes: Tram Le gave a presentation, and the Commission discussed the location and design of the crosswalk.
***END OF WORK STUDY SESSION***
City Council 6 – 18 6/3/2025
Arts and Culture Commission 4 2/20/2025

COMMENTS

5. Staff member comments - None

6. Commission member comments
Minutes:
 Vice-Chair Hernandez – Welcomed the new Commissioner and expressed excitement about having him on the Commission. Emphasized the importance of supporting local artists and expressed anticipation for the Sahuayo mural.
 Commissioner Lopez-Guerra – Welcomed Commissioner Ochoa and highlighted the significance of adding value to the city.  Commissioner Russell – Welcomed the new commissioner and reiterated the importance of supporting local organizations, as it leads to better decisions for the Commission. Mentioned that Boca de Oro is returning to the community and stressed the responsibility in making investment decisions.

Encouraged being vocal and ensuring our voices are heard.  Chair Vu – Welcomed Commissioner Ochoa and shared excitement about having him on the Commission. Looked forward to hearing his perspective and echoed the sentiments about bringing communities together through art and the work being done. Expressed optimism about achieving their goals and the strategic values ahead.

ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission is scheduled for March 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM.

City Council 6 – 19 6/3/2025
Rental Housing Board 1 February 19, 2025
Rental Housing Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
February 19, 2025
CALL TO ORDER Recording Secretary
Board Members Present:

Ernie Aguilar
Tracy La
Esperanza Martinez
Luis Mier
Staff Members Present:

Michael Garcia, Executive Director
Maricela Marquez, Rent Stabilization Manager Bianca
Zurita, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

1. Regular meeting minutes of August 21, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

Minutes: Board Member Martinez made a motion to correct the date on the minutes of August 21, 2024.

Moved by Board Member Mier, seconded by Board Member Martinez to Approve.

YES: 4 – Ernie Aguilar, Tracy La, Esperanza Martinez, Luis Mier NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0
Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
City Council 6 – 20 6/3/2025
Rental Housing Board 2 February 19, 2025

WORK STUDY SESSION

2. Rental Housing Board: Powers, Duties and Responsibilities Presented by the City Attorney’s Office
Minutes: Andrea Garcia-Miller conducted the training.

3. Rental Housing Board By-Laws
Presented by the City Attorney’s Office
Minutes: The Board approved the By-Laws.
***END OF WORK STUDY SESSION***

COMMENTS

4. Staff Member comments -
Minutes:
 Michael Garcia – Thanked the Board for their patience and informed them that two appeals are pending for review. Additionally, highlighted the need to fill vacancies on the Board and mentioned that they will remind Councilmembers to address these vacancies.
 Maricela Marquez – Announced that they have arranged 6 workshops for tenants and landlords with Legal Aid of Southern California and will be sending the details to the Board.

5. Board Member comments
Minutes: Tracy La – Thanked the Board and Staff for the work they do.

ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Rental Housing Board is scheduled for March 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber.

City Council 6 – 21 6/3/2025
Rental Housing Board 1 March 19, 2025
Rental Housing Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
March 19, 2025
CALL TO ORDER Recording Secretary
Board Members Present:

Ernie Aguilar
Tracy La
Esperanza Martinez
Luis Mier
Staff Members Present:

Michael Garcia, Executive Director
Maricela Marquez, Rent Stabilization Manager
Bianca Zurita, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS

1. Excuse Board Member(s) absence(s)
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent Board Member(s).

2. Regular meeting minutes of February 19, 2025
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

Moved by Board Member Mier, seconded by Board Member Martinez to Approve.

YES: 4 – Ernie Aguilar, Tracy La, Esperanza Martinez, Luis Mier NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0
Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
City Council 6 – 22 6/3/2025
Rental Housing Board 2 March 19, 2025

WORK STUDY SESSION

3. Petition Process Power Point Presentation
Presented by City Attorney’s Office Staff
Minutes: Andrea Garcia-Miller conducted the training.

4. Rental Housing Board Regulations
Presented by City Attorney’s Staff
Minutes: The Board approved the Rental Housing Board Regulations. ***END OF WORK STUDY SESSION***

COMMENTS

5. Staff member comments - None

6. Board Member comments
Minutes:
 Board Member Martinez – Expressed appreciation to the staff for their hard work and dedication to everything they do.
 Board Member La – Looking forward to collaborating with the staff to raise public awareness about the board’s purpose and effectiveness. Thanked the staff for their presentation.

ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Rental Housing Board is scheduled for April 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM in the Council Chamber.

City Council 6 – 23 6/3/2025
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
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REGULAR MEETING - 5: 00 P. M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701

CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Vice Chair Carpenter called the meeting to order at 5: 09 P.M.

ATTENDANCE Commission Members Gabriel Castillo Laughton Evangeline Gawronski
Amalia Mejia
Carlos Perea
Nadin Said
Vice Chair Keith Carpenter
Chair
Danny Vega
Staff Members
Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez
Police Commander Jorge Lopez
Assistant City Attorney Jonathan Martinez
Recording Secretary Abigail Y. Alcala
POLICECity Council OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 1 6 – 24 MARCH 13, 6/3/2025 2025

ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Recording Secretary Abigail Y. Alcala conducted roll call.

Commissioners Castillo Laughton, Gawronski, Mejia, Perea, Said, and Vice Chair Carpenter were present. Chair Vega was absent.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES: Vice Chair Carpenter led the Pledge ofAllegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENTS-- Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for all comments on agenda items. Members of the public may provide comments on any agenda or non-agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the commission.

MINUTES: Recording Secretary Abigail Y. Alcala reported the following email comments received: Two ( 2) comments regarding non-agenda items.

1. David Pulido spoke regarding the state of the commission, requested the commission appoint an oversight director, and spoke regarding the shooting and death of Noe Rodriguez.

2. Abraham Quintana spoke regarding the state of the commission, requested the implementation of a policy addressing release of information following officer involved shootings, and spoke regarding the shooting and death of Noe Rodriguez.

3. Emma Gottfried requested the release of information following critical incidents and officer involved shootings, and spoke regarding the shooting and death of Noe Rodriguez.

4. Stephanie Durantes requested officer names and video footage be released within 48 hours after police related incidents.

5. Erika Armenta ( translation: Spanish) spoke regarding the shooting and death of Noe Rodriguez, requested the release of the incident video to the public, and demanded a response from the police department regarding the incident.

POLICE City Council OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 2 6 – 25 MARCH 13, 6/3/2025 2025

CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.

MINUTES: At 5:20 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.

MOTION: Commissioner Said moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 2, seconded by Vice Chair Carpenter.

The motion carried, 6- 0- 0- 1, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSIONER CASTILLO LAUGHTON, COMMISSIONER

GAWRONSKI, COMMISSIONER MEJIA, COMMISSIONER

PEREA, COMMISSIONER SAID, VICE CHAIR CARPENTER
NONE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: CHAIR VEGA
Status: 6- 0 - 0 — 1 — Pass

1. Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

2. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of October 10, 2024 and February 13, 2025 Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

3. Sanctuary Ordinance and Santa Ana Police Department Policy No. 413 MINUTES: Assistant City Attorney Jonathan Martinez and Police Commander Jorge Lopez provided a presentation regarding the Sanctuary Ordinance and Santa Ana Police Department Policy No. 413.

Discussion ensued regarding information sharing, finger print data, holding of inmates, immigration status of inmates, federal contracts, and judicial warrants.

Commissioner Perea requested city manager staff provide the commission information regarding the 2017 council action passed regarding federal contracts.

Assistant City Attorney Martinez, Police Commander Lopez, and Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez provided clarification and answered the Commissioners' questions.

POLICECity Council OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 3 6 – 26 MARCH 13, 6/3/2025 2025 Commissioner Me7a inquired regarding possible policy changes as a result of the current administration, and requested information sharing and mutual agreements between the City and the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Commissioner Gawronski inquired regarding consulates located within the City.

Commissioner Castillo Laughton inquired regarding the enforcement of the ordinance and whether it specifies disciplinary action for violations.

Assistant City Attorney Martinez spoke regarding consulates within the city limits and stated the ordinance is not an enforcement tool.

Commissioner Perea requested clarification on the process for detaining inmates at the request of Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE) and inquired regarding the availability of an annual report detailing the number of ICE detainer request received by Santa Ana Police Department( SAPD). He also asked whether the city's current ordinance language was derived from the Lexipol policy.

Discussion ensued regarding the drafting of the ordinance language and the provisions related to ICE requested detainers.

Commissioner Perea asked whether the SAPD would decline to help in ICE task force operations and on the frequency and content of immigration policy training for SAPD staff
Police Commander Lopez responded that SAPD has not been asked to assist with ICE task force operations and confirmed that SAPD staff are required to receive 24 hours of immigration policy training every two years, however staff exceeds the requirements by completing two trainings a year.

Commissioner Perea asked whether a specific SAPD staff member is assigned to process U visa applications and whether the requests are tracked.

Police Commander Lopez confirmed the U visa applications are reviewed and assigned by a Sergeant.

Deputy City Manager Vazquez stated that a presentation regarding U visas will be provided at a later meeting.

Commissioner Castillo Laughton asked whether there has been any violation of the sanctuary ordinance.

Police Commander Lopez stated there has not been any violations to his knowledge.

Assistant City Attorney Martinez clarified the remedy set forth in section 9 regarding to disciplinary action for violations of the ordinance.

POLICE City Council OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 4
6 – 27 MARCH 13, 6/3/2025 2025
Commissioner Perea requested clarification whether a violation of the policy by SAPD staff would fall under the scope of the commission.

Assistant City Attorney Martinez stated he would fake a look into the matter.

STUDY SESSION

4. Police Oversight Commission Bylaws Discussion
MINUTES: Assistant City Attorney Jonathan Martinez gave a brief presentation regarding potential bylaws for the Commission.

Brief discussion ensued regarding the Commission Bylaws.

Commissioner Gawronski provided her closing comments and stated that members of the public should aim to work collaboratively with City staff rather than make demands.

MOTION: Vice Chair Carpenter moved to continue Commission Bylaws to a Special Meeting, seconded by Commissioner Mejia.

The motion carried, 6- 0- 0- 1, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSIONER CASTILLO LAUGHTON, COMMISSIONER

GAWRONSKI, COMMISSIONER MEDIA, COMMISSIONER

PEREA, COMMISSIONER SAID, VICE CHAIR CARPENTER
NONE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: CHAIR VEGA
Status: 6- 0 - 0 — 1 — Pass
MINUTES; Assistant City Attorney Martinez stated he will provide additional examples of other City Commission Bylaws for the Commission to review.

Discussion ensued regarding the possibility of the City Council amending the Commission Bylaws before they are adopted and on the role of the Independent Oversight Director.

Assistant City Attorney answered the Commissioner's questions and provided clarification.

POLICECity Council OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 5 6 – 28 MARCH 13, 6/3/2025 2025

STAFF COMMENTS
MINUTES: Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez reported that at the March 4, 2025 City Council Meeting City Manager Alvaro Nunez announced that he is working on scheduling interviews for the Independent Oversight Director within the next 30 days, and a Municipal Code update would follow soon after.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commissioner Perea thanked the City Manager' s Office for their attendance and assistance with the commission, requested the commission review the Police Department's Body Worn Camera Policy in the near future, and thanked the public for their participation.

Commissioner Said thanked staff for the Bylaws presentation and study session and the public for their attendance and participation, and spoke regarding possible legal restrictions related to the release of information following an officer involved shooting.

Commissioner Mejia ( translation: Spanish) expressed condolences towards Erika Armenta and thanked her for attending the meeting, echoed Commissioner Perea' s comments regarding the Body Worn Camera Policy, and requested clarification regarding the release of information for cases actively being reviewed by the commission.

Commissioner Castillo Laughton thanked City staff for their presentation and the public for their comments, and spoke regarding the importance of in- person participation.

Vice Chair Keith Carpenter thanked the public for attending.

ADJOURNMENT- Adjourn the Police Oversight Commission Meeting.

MINUTES: Vice Chair Keith Carpenter adjourned the Police Oversight Commission meeting at 6: 38 P.M.

The next meeting of the Police Oversight Commission is scheduled for April 10, 2025 at 5: 00 P.M.

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POLICECity Council OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 6
6 – 29 MARCH 13, 6/3/2025 2025
Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the Police Oversight Commission
4 April 10, 2025
REGULAR MEETING - 5: 00 P. M.

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701

CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Chair Vega nailed the meeting to order at 5:05 P.M.

ROLL CALL
MINUTES: Recording Secretary Abigail Y. Alcala conducted roll call.

Commissioners Gawronski, Mejia, Perea, and Said, Vice Chair Carpenter, and Chair Vega were present. Commissioner Castillo Laughton was absent.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES: Chair Vega led the Pledge ofAllegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENTS— Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for all comments on agenda items. Members of the public may provide comments on any agenda or non- agenda items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the commission.

MINUTES; Recording Secretary Abigail Y. Alcala reported the following email comments received: one ( 1) comment regarding Agenda Item No. 3.

The following individual addressed the Commission via teleconference:

1. Manuel Arreguin expressed concern regarding the police department's process in handling complaints submitted to the police oversight commission due to the lack of the police oversight director.

CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2.

MINUTES: At 5: 10 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.

MOTION: Vice Chair Carpenter moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. ' I and 2, seconded by Commissioner Said.

The motion carried, 6- 0- 0- 1, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSIONER GAWRONSKI, COMMISSIONER MEJIA,

COMMISSIONER PEREA, COMMISSIONER SAID, VICE

CHAIR CARPENTER, CHAIR VEGA
NONE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER CASTILLO LAUGHTON
Status: 6— 0 — 0 — 1 — Pass

1. Excused Absences
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

POLICECity Council OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 2 6 – 31 APRIL 10, 6/3/2025 2025

2. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of March 13, 2025.

Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***

BUSINESS CALENDAR

3. Military Equipment and Santa Ana Police Department Policy No. 707 MINUTES: At 5: 12 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered.

Commander Matthew Sorenson gave a presentation regarding military equipment policy 707.

Chair Vega asked whether the community events referenced in the presentation included the armored vehicle visiting schools.

Commander Sorenson clarified the armored vehicle visits schools without additional military equipment weapons and is the most requested item at community events.

Commissioner Mejia questioned the cost effectiveness of investing in an armored vehicle if it is mainly being used for visual representation at community events.

Discussion ensued regarding the use and funding of armored vehicles, frequency of equipment deployment, vehicle capabilities, risk assessment process for the use of military equipment in critical incidents, protests, and SWAT team activations.

Commander Sorenson answered the commissioner' s questions and provided clarification.

CommissionerPerea requested copies ofthe department's military equipment policies, asked for clarification regarding the annual compliance requirements stated in AB481, requested public accessibility to police data including settlements and community forums on military equipment usage, and expressed concern regarding website navigation and accessibility.

Commander Sorenson spoke regarding AB 489.

Chair Vega asked whether there needed to be a majority agreement for staff to receive input from the committee.

Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez clarified that staff would receive input and return at a future meeting to provide updates.

POLICECity Council OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 3 6 – 32 APRIL 10, 6/3/2025 2025 Commissioner Perea commented on the accessibility of police oversight matters, requested a tab on the city's website main page, data, policies, designated place to submit complaints, revisions to the policy related to the use of military equipment and surrounding cities models, and asked whether the police department has had or is planning on having community forums regarding the military use equipment.

Commander Sorenson reported the lack of prior community forums and the intention to organize one in the future.

Commissioner Said requested crime rate data of surrounding cities, spoke regarding other cities military equipment policies, and expressed concern regarding the use of other cities military use equipment policy with higher crime rates as it may negatively affect residents.

Commissioner Mejia requested clarification regarding the definition of force as it was used in the presentation.

Commander Sorenson stated the use offorce was defined as military equipment being used as a means to take someone into custody.

Commissioner Mejia spoke in support of a public forum, and requested data on types of incidents that lead to use of equipment and more information on how crowd control is being defined and managed.

Commissioner Gawronski thanked Commander Sorenson for the presentation.

Vice Chair Carpenter expressed concern regarding the use of military equipment and long-range acoustic devices as force options deployed in civilian environments.

Chair Vega asked whether the military equipment is visible during peaceful protests.

Commander Sorenson spoke regarding the procedure with military equipment during protest and clarified the equipment is kept at the command post out of sight.

Commissioner Mejia expressed concern regarding the lack of a crowd control policy.

Commander Sorenson spoke regarding crowd control incident action plans with priorities being protection of life and allowing people to peacefully protest.

Vice Chair Carpenter expressed concern regarding maintenance cost of armored vehicles and stated he would rather see funds be used to hire additional officers.

Commissioner Perea asked whether there has been any missing equipment in the last 15 years.

Commander Sorenson stated there had been no instances of missing equipment.

POLICECity Council OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 4 6 – 33 APRIL 10, 6/3/2025 2025

STUDY SESSION

4. Police Oversight Commission Bylaws Discussion
MINUTES; Assistant City Attorney Jonathan Martinez gave a brief overview regarding potential bylaws for the Commission.

Commissioner Said spoke in support of drafting bylaws from both the Planning Commission bylaws and the City of Riverside' s Police Oversight Commission bylaws.

Vice Chair Carpenter expressed concern regarding the ability of the Police Oversight Director to be fully independent.

Assistant City Attorney Martinez clarified the distinction between bylaws and the ordinance of the Police Oversight Commission.

Chair Vega asked whether the commission could review complaints although they do not have the ability to give a recommendation.

Assistant City Attomey Martinez stated the complaints continue to be available for review in his office.

Discussion ensued regarding the commission's ability to review complaints pending a police oversight director.

Chair Vega asked whether there was an update on the Police Oversight Commission director.

Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez stated there would be an announcement regarding Police Oversight Commission at the next City Council meeting.

Commissioner Perea spoke in support of a blend of the Planning Commission and the City of Riverside's Police Oversight Commission bylaws and requested to review the bylaws of the Rent Board Commission or a commission with longer terms. He spoke regarding updating the city charter to make the commission more independent.

Discussion ensued regarding a process to review the commissions' bylaws as a reoccurring agenda item and spoke regarding examples and sections to be included in the initial draft ofbylaws.

Assistant City Attorney Martinez answered the commission's questions regarding the drafting process and stated staff could present a draft at the next commission meeting to discuss and make changes based on the commission' s recommendation.

POLICECity Council OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 5 6 – 34 APRIL 10, 6/3/2025 2025 MOTION: Commissioner Said moved to request a draft of the commission' s bylaws including items one through six, 10 and 14 from the Santa Ana Planning Commission bylaws, a process to agendize items similar to the City of Riverside' s Police Oversight Commission bylaws Article 7 Section 6, and a process to receive and review complaints without an independent oversight director, seconded by Chair Vega.

The motion carried, 6- 0- 0- 1, by the following roll call vote:

AYES: COMMISSIONER GAWRONSKI, COMMISSIONER MEDIA,

COMMISSIONER PEREA, COMMISSIONER SAID, VICE

CHAIR CARPENTER, CHAIR VEGA
NONE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER CASTILLO LAUGHTON
Status: 6 - 0 — 0 — 1 — Pass

STAFF COMMENTS
MINUTES: Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez reminded the commission that they are welcome to do a ride along with the police department.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commissioner Gawronski asked whether SWAT is able to do a ride along.

Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez stated SWAT has not yet conducted a ride-along but will inquire about the possibility of doing so.

Vice Chair Carpenter requested a pdf copy of future agendas and his stipend be paid.

ADJOURNMENT - Adjourn the Police Oversight Commission Meeting.

MINUTES: Chair Vega adjourned the Police Oversight Commission meeting at 7: 02 P.M.

The next meeting of the Police Oversight Commission is scheduled for May 8, 2025 at 5: 00 P.M.

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Item # 7
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
June 3, 2025
TOPIC: Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District (SATMD)

AGENDA TITLE
Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District (SATMD)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of the SATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required.

GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No

DISCUSSION
On November 17, 2020, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana (Council) adopted a resolution to establish the SATMD for a five year term. Travel Santa Ana (TSA) and Santa Ana lodging businesses now wish to renew the SATMD for an additional ten (10) year term. Extending the SATMD term to 10 years allows TSA more time to implement long-term marketing strategies and infrastructure improvements that will require sustained efforts in order to yield measurable results. With a strong five-year track record, SATMD has built trust among hotel partners and is well-positioned for continued growth. The 10-year term reduces the administrative burden of renewals for shorter terms and allows more focus on sales and marketing. The proposal for a 10-year term is backed by TMD hoteliers and aligns with the industry norm, as about 90% of TMD renewals in California—including those in major Southern California cities—opt for a 10- year term. Further details are included in Exhibit 2.

The SATMD is a participant-driven benefit assessment district proposed to create a revenue source to help fund marketing and sales promotion efforts for Santa Ana lodging businesses. The City’s role in the SATMD is limited to acting as a fiscal agent. It facilitates the collection and distribution of funds, but does not influence how those funds are used. All decisions regarding spending priorities and marketing activities are made by the Travel Santa Ana Board of Directors. Additionally, the City does not contribute or allocate any public funding to support SATMD, which is entirely selfCity Council 7 – 1 6/3/2025 Public Meeting to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) June 3, 2025

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imposed and funded by the participating hotels themselves. This approach has been used successfully in other destination areas throughout the state to improve tourism and drive additional room nights to assessed lodging businesses. The established SATMD includes all lodging businesses with seventy (70) rooms or more located within the boundaries of the City, which is 17 of those lodging businesses in SATMD.

The City has received signed petitions from 12 of the 17 lodging businesses which represent 74% of the total Hotel Visitor Tax assessment indicating that they wish to initiate proceedings to renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District for an additional 10-year term. The Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 requires more than 50% of assessed hotels to sign a petition in support to renew the Tourism Marketing District.

Lodging business owners decided to pursue renewal of the SATMD in order to continue with a dedicated revenue source devoted to marketing Santa Ana as a tourist, meeting, and event destination. These funds have been managed by the TSA Board of Directors, a non-profit tourism and marketing destination organization that was created.

FIVE-YEAR TSA ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Established with the formation of the SATMD in 2020, TSA has positioned itself as the city's official destination marketing organization, effectively shaping a distinct brand identity and enhancing Santa Ana’s visibility as a dynamic visitor destination. Through strategic leadership, data-driven decision-making, and targeted marketing initiatives, TSA has strengthened tourism's economic impact while fostering robust community engagement.

To establish a cohesive and authentic brand identity, TSA implemented an innovative branding strategy, replacing a traditional logo with signature designs created in collaboration with five local artists. This community-driven approach reflects Santa Ana’s cultural and artistic vibrancy. The organization also developed two comprehensive three-year strategic plans, outlining a framework for sustained destination marketing efforts. A critical component of this strategy was the launch of www.travelsantaana.com, serving as the primary digital platform for promoting Santa Ana’s attractions, businesses, and events.

TSA has also focused on enhancing visitor engagement through curated content and outreach initiatives. The publication of an annual Visitors Guide and a Public Art Guide, highlighting over 200 murals citywide, has provided valuable resources for tourists and residents alike. The "Santa Ana Enthusiast" ambassador program further strengthened community involvement by engaging local stakeholders in promoting the city's unique experiences.

Strategic sales and marketing efforts have targeted key market segments, driving tourism-related economic activity. A comprehensive digital marketing strategy, incorporating official social media channels and a professionally produced destination video, has amplified Santa Ana’s presence across multiple platforms. Notable collaborations, such as partnerships with the Orange County Restaurant Association for City Council 7 – 2 6/3/2025
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OC Restaurant Week and the "Proud Santanero" campaign series, have spotlighted local businesses and cultural assets.

Recognizing the importance of data in decision-making, TSA commissioned the city's first tourism economic impact study, providing critical insights into visitor trends and spending patterns. International outreach has been a key priority, with initiatives such as a culinary passport program showcasing Santa Ana’s diverse dining scene and a pioneering cannabis tourism program designed to attract niche travel markets. These efforts have positioned Santa Ana as a compelling destination for both domestic and international visitors, particularly from Mexico and Canada.

Further expanding its global reach, TSA has developed an international marketing plan and secured a partnership with acclaimed travel journalist Peter Greenberg for a segment on Santa Ana’s “Hidden Gems”, set to air on PBS and Apple TV. These initiatives collectively contribute to Santa Ana’s long-term tourism growth, reinforcing the city's status as a premier destination within the region.

It was reported that in January 2025, the hotel occupancy for the SATMD was up 11.9% from January 2024. In addition, the Average Daily Rate for hotels were up 1.6% which resulted in a 13.7% increase in hotel revenue.

TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT BACKGROUND
Tourism Marketing Districts (TMDs) utilize the efficiencies of private sector operation in the market-based promotion of tourism. These special assessment districts allow lodging business owners to organize their efforts to increase tourism. Lodging business owners within the TMD fund the TMD, and those funds are used to provide services that are desired by and benefit the lodging businesses within the TMD.

TMD benefits:
• Funds cannot be diverted for other City government programs • They are customized to fit the needs of each destination • They allow for a wide range of services, including: destination marketing, tourism promotion, and sales lead generation
• They are designed, created, and governed by those who will pay the assessment • They provide a stable funding source for tourism promotion In California, TMDs are primarily formed pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (94 Law). This law allows for the creation of a special benefit assessment districts to raise funds within a specific geographic area. The key difference between TMDs and other special benefit assessment districts is that funds raised are returned to the private non-profit corporation governing the TMD.

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MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PLAN
The Management District Plan (Exhibit 1) includes the proposed boundary of the SATMD, a service plan and budget, and a proposed means of governance. The SATMD will include all lodging businesses with seventy (70) rooms or more, existing and in the future, available for public occupancy within the boundaries of the City.

The renewed SATMD will have a ten (10) year life, beginning January 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, and ending ten (10) years from its start date. After ten (10) years, the SATMD may be renewed pursuant to the 94 Law if assessed business owners support continuing the SATMD programs. The annual assessment rate is two percent (2%) of gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue. Every two (2) years during the operation of the SATMD, the assessment rate may be increased by the TSA Board to a maximum rate of four percent (4%) of gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue. If the assessment rate is increased, it may subsequently be decreased but shall not be decreased below a minimum of two percent (2%) of gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue. The maximum increase or decrease in any two-year period shall be one-half of one percent (0.5%). Once per year beginning on the anniversary of SATMD establishment, there is a thirty (30) day period in which business owners paying fifty percent (50%) or more of the assessment may protest and begin proceedings to terminate the SATMD. Any increase must address specific needs, such as tourism recovery or expanding marketing efforts, and can later be reduced, though not below 2%. This flexible funding structure allows Santa Ana hoteliers to respond strategically to changing market conditions. Decisions on rate changes are guided by the Travel Santa Ana Board, considering factors like occupancy and economic impact.

Regular monthly reporting ensures transparency, and the TMD hoteliers support the structured increase approach, which aligns with practices in about 43% of California Tourism Marketing Districts.

Transient Occupancy Tax Rate in Comparison (highest to lowest) City TOT Additional
Assessments
Total Assessment
Anaheim 15% 2% 17%
Garden Grove 14.5% 2.5% 17%
Long Beach 12% 3% 15%
Buena Park 12% 2% 14%
Laguna Beach 12% 2% 14%
Huntington Beach 10% 4% 14%
Newport Beach 10% 3% 13%
Santa Ana 11% 2% 13%
Costa Mesa 8% 3% 11%
The City of Santa Ana has been and will continue to be responsible for collecting the assessment on a monthly basis (including any delinquencies, overdue charges, and interest) from each assessed lodging business located in the boundaries of the SATMD.

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administrative fee, to TSA. Since inception of the first SATMD, the City has collected $114,114 in administration fees. This 2% fee supports the administrative costs incurred by the Finance and Community Development staff in administering the program.

At the April 15 City Council meeting, the Council requested additional information regarding the proposed 10-year term and the potential for assessment increases. This information is provided by Travel Santa Ana in Exhibit 2.

SATMD RENEWAL SCHEDULE
April 15, 2025 RESOLUTION OF INTENTION HEARING (COMPLETED) Upon the submission of a written petition, signed by the business owners in the established district who will pay more than fifty percent (50%) of the assessments proposed to be levied, the Council may initiate proceedings to establish a district by the adoption of a resolution expressing its intention to renew a district.

Petition Status: Petitions in favor of SATMD renewal were submitted by 12 lodging businesses, which represent 74% of the total SATMD assessment. This majority petition allowed the Council to initiate proceedings for SATMD renewal at the April 15, 2025 meeting.

April 16, 2025 NOTICE (COMPLETED)
The 94 Law requires the City to mail written notice to the owners of all businesses proposed to be within the SATMD. Mailing the notice begins a mandatory forty-five (45) day period in which owners may protest SATMD renewal.

June 3, 2025 PUBLIC MEETING
Allow public testimony on the renewal of the SATMD and levy of assessments. No Council action required.

July 1, 2025 FINAL PUBLIC HEARING
If written protests are received from the owners of businesses in the established SATMD which will pay fifty percent (50%) or more of the assessments proposed to be levied and protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the protests to less than fifty percent (50%), no further proceedings to levy the proposed assessment against such businesses shall be taken for a period of one (1) year from the date of the finding of a majority protest by the Council.

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activities to be funded with the revenues from the assessments.

Proposed assessments may only be revised by reducing any or all of them.

If the Council, following the public hearing, decides to renew the SATMD, the Council shall adopt a resolution of formation.

FISCAL IMPACT
The City will receive a fee of two percent (2%) of the amount collected to cover its costs of administration. Funds are received from Community Development Agency (CDA) account 09601001-24054 and deposited in Finance Management Services Agency (FMSA) account 01110002-57000.

EXHIBIT(S)

1. SATMD Management District Plan

2. City Council Request for Information Summary
Submitted By: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development Agency
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
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SATMD Management District Plan 1
May 14, 2025
2026-2035

SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT

MANAGEMENT DISTRICT PLAN
Prepared pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq.

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CONTENTS
I. OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................3 II. BACKGROUND................................................................................................................5 III. ACCOMPLISHMENTS................................................................................................6 IV. BOUNDARY .................................................................................................................7 V. ASSESSMENT BUDGET AND SERVICES ...................................................................8 A. ANNUAL SERVICE PLAN ......................................................................................................................8 B. ANNUAL BUDGET...............................................................................................................................10 C. CALIFORNIA CONSTITUTIONAL COMPLIANCE...............................................................................10 D. ASSESSMENT........................................................................................................................................12 E. INTEREST AND OVERDUE CHARGES ...............................................................................................13 F. TIME AND MANNER FOR COLLECTING ASSESSMENTS .................................................................14 VI. GOVERNANCE..........................................................................................................15 A. OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION ....................................................................................................................15 B. BROWN ACT AND CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RECORDS ACT COMPLIANCE .......................................15 C. ANNUAL REPORT................................................................................................................................15 APPENDIX 1 – LAW ..............................................................................................................16 APPENDIX 2 – ASSESSED BUSINESSES ...........................................................................28 Prepared by
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I. OVERVIEW
Developed by Santa Ana lodging businesses and Travel Santa Ana (TSA), the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) is an assessment district proposed to continue to provide specific benefits to payors by funding Sales and Marketing promotion efforts for assessed businesses. This approach has been used successfully in other destination areas throughout the country to provide the benefit of additional room night sales directly to payors. The SATMD was initially created in 2021 for a five (5) year term. TSA and Santa Ana lodging businesses now wish to renew the SATMD for an additional ten (10) year term.

Location: The renewed SATMD includes all lodging businesses with seventy (70) rooms or more, existing and in the future, available for public occupancy located within the boundaries of the City of Santa Ana (City), as shown on the map in Section IV.

Services: The SATMD is designed to provide specific benefits directly to payors by increasing awareness and demand for room night sales. Sales and Marketing promotions programs will increase demand for overnight tourism and market payors as tourist, meeting and event destinations, thereby increasing demand for room night sales.

Budget: The total SATMD annual assessment budget for the initial year of its ten (10) year operation is anticipated to be approximately $1,600,000. A similar assessment budget is expected to apply to subsequent years, but this assessment budget is expected to fluctuate as room sales do, as businesses open and close, and if the assessment rate is increased or decreased pursuant to this Management District Plan (Plan).

Cost: The annual assessment rate is two percent (2%) of gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue. Every two (2) years during the operation of the SATMD, the assessment rate may be increased by the TSA Board to a maximum rate of four percent (4%) of gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue. If the assessment rate is increased, it may subsequently be decreased but shall not be decreased below a minimum of two percent (2%) of gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue. The maximum increase or decrease in any two-year period shall be one-half of one percent (0.5%).

Based on the benefit received, assessments will not be collected on: stays of more than thirty (30) consecutive days; stays by any person as to whom, or any occupancy as to which, it is beyond the power of the City to impose the assessment herein provided; stays by any officer or employee of a foreign government who is exempt by reason of express provision of federal law or international treaty; and stays by any federal or state officer or employee while on official business only and when payment for such occupancy is made directly to the operator by duly authorized voucher payment from a governmental accounting office. This exemption does not exempt a transient who is employed by the United States government or the state or their respective instrumentalities from payment of the assessment when the payment is later to be reimbursed by the United States government or the state or their respective instrumentalities.

Collection: The City will be responsible for collecting the assessment on a monthly basis (including any delinquencies, interest, and overdue charges) from each assessed lodging business City Council 7 – 9 6/3/2025
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located in the boundaries of the SATMD. The City shall take all reasonable efforts to collect the assessments from each assessed lodging business.

Duration: The renewed SATMD will have a ten (10) year life, beginning January 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter, and ending ten (10) years from its start date. After ten (10) years, the SATMD may be renewed pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. (94 Law) if assessed business owners support continuing the SATMD programs.

Management: TSA shall continue to serve as the SATMD’s Owners’ Association. The Owners’ Association is charged with managing funds and implementing programs in accordance with this Plan, and must provide annual reports to the City Council.

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II. BACKGROUND
TMDs are an evolution of the traditional Business Improvement District. The first TMD was formed in West Hollywood, California in 1989. Since then, over 100 California destinations have followed suit. In recent years, other states have begun adopting the California model –Illinois, Minnesota, Massachusetts, Montana, South Dakota, Washington, Colorado, Texas and Louisiana have adopted TMD laws. Several other states are in the process of adopting their own legislation. The cities of Wichita, Kansas and Newark, New Jersey used an existing business improvement district law to form a TMD. Additionally, some cities, like Portland, Oregon and Memphis, Tennessee have utilized their home rule powers to create TMDs without a state law.

California’s TMDs collectively
raise over $300 million annually for
local destination marketing. With
competitors raising their budgets,
and increasing rivalry for visitor
dollars, it is important that Santa
Ana lodging businesses continue
to invest in stable, commercespecific marketing programs.

TMDs utilize the efficiencies of
private sector operation in the
market-based promotion of
tourism districts. TMDs allow
tourism business owners to
organize their efforts to increase
commerce. lodging business owners within the TMD pay an assessment and those funds are used to provide services that increase commerce.

In California, most TMDs are formed pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994. This law allows for the creation of a benefit assessment district to raise funds within a specific geographic area. The key difference between TMDs and other benefit assessment districts is that funds raised are returned to the private non-profit corporation governing the district.

There are many benefits to TMDs:
• Funds must be spent on services and improvements that provide a specific benefit only to those who pay;
• Funds cannot be diverted to general government programs; • They are customized to fit the needs of payors in each destination; • They allow for a wide range of services;
• They are designed, created and governed by those who will pay the assessment; and • They provide a stable, long-term funding source for tourism promotion. 0 20
40 60
80 100
120
Number of Districts Operating in
California
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III. ACCOMPLISHMENTS
During its initial five (5) year term, the SATMD has achieved remarkable success in visitor engagement and economic impact through a comprehensive Sales and Marketing program. Accomplishments for the initial SATMD term include:
• Staff of three including President & CEO, Director of Sales and Content & Community Engagement Manager.
• Developed a brand for the destination, including mission and vision. • Worked with five local artists to create Santa Ana signatures in replacement of a traditional logo.
• Developed three-year strategic plans for 2022-2024 and 2025-2027 to market Santa Ana as a visitor destination, increase visitor revenue and build community support and participation in the SATMD.
• Launched official website, www.travelsantaana.com.
• Published the 2023, 2024, and 2025 Visitors Guides.
• Established a Marketing Advisory Group with the objective of creating synergy among Santa Ana marketers.
• Curated a Public Art Guide featuring more than 200 murals throughout Santa Ana. • Created the Santa Ana Enthusiast Ambassador Program.
• Developed strategic sales efforts identifying key domestic and international market segments. • Developed a digital marketing strategy.
• Launched official social media channels.
• Produced a destination video.
• Partnered with Orange County Restaurant Association to leverage exposure for Santa Ana restaurants during OC Restaurant Week.
• Highlighted local business owners and residents in the “Proud Santanero” campaign series. • Conducted the first-ever tourism economic impact study. • Promoted Santa Ana in print publications for leisure, and meeting trade. • Hosted a dozen media and influencers.
• Developed a cannabis tourism program.
• Developed a Culinary Passport to highlight the destination’s diverse dining. • Developed a Michelada Guide to showcase the popular Mexico beverage. • Developed an international marketing plan to promote Santa Ana to attract visitors from Mexico and Canada.
• Conducted the DNext and Futures Study, an important assessment of how Santa Ana scores as a tourist destination.
• Worked with Peter Greenberg on a production of “Hidden Gems” featuring several locations within Santa Ana to air on PBS and AppleTV.
• Initiated quarterly meetings between City Councilmembers, Santa Ana Police Department, City Manager, economic development, and hoteliers to provide the opportunity for the hoteliers to address issues, concerns and develop relationships with City officials.

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IV. BOUNDARY
The SATMD will continue to include all lodging businesses with seventy (70) rooms or more, existing and in the future, available for public occupancy within the boundaries of the City of Santa Ana, as shown in the map below.

Lodging business means: Any structure, or any portion of any structure, which is occupied or intended or designed for occupancy by transients for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes, and includes any hotel, inn, tourist home or house, motel, studio hotel, bachelor hotel, lodging house, rooming house, apartment house, dormitory, public or private club, mobile home or house trailer at a fixed location, or other similar structure or portion thereof.

A complete listing of assessed lodging businesses within the renewed SATMD can be found in Appendix 2.

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V. ASSESSMENT BUDGET AND SERVICES
A. Annual Service Plan
Assessment funds will be spent to provide specific benefits conferred or privileges granted directly to the payors that are not provided to those not charged, and which do not exceed the reasonable cost to the City of conferring the benefits or granting the privileges. The privileges and services provided with the SATMD funds are Sales and Marketing programs available only to assessed businesses.

A service plan assessment budget has been developed to deliver services that benefit the assessed businesses. A detailed annual assessment budget will be developed and approved by the TSA Board.

The chart below illustrates the initial annual assessment budget allocations. These activities and allocations will also apply in subsequent years. The total initial assessment budget is estimated to be $1,600,000.

Although actual revenues will fluctuate due to market conditions, the proportional allocations of the budget shall remain the same. However, the City and the TSA Board shall have the authority to adjust budget allocations between the categories by no more than fifteen percent (15%) of the total budget per year. For example, the City and the TSA Board may fluctuate the SATMD’s budget allocation for the Sales and Marketing category from its current seventy percent (70%) to a maximum budget allocation of eighty-five percent (85%) or down to a minimum budget allocation of fifty-five percent (55%). A description of the proposed improvements and activities for the initial year of operation is below. The same activities are proposed for subsequent years. In the event of a legal challenge against the SATMD, any and all assessment funds may be used for the costs of defending the SATMD.

Each budget category includes all costs related to providing that service. For example, the Sales and Marketing budget includes the cost of staff time dedicated to overseeing and implementing the Sales and Marketing program. Staff time dedicated purely to administrative tasks is allocated to the administrative portion of the budget. The costs of an individual staff member may be allocated to Sales and Marketing,
Administration, $1,120,000.00 , 70%
$320,000.00 , 20%
Contingency /
Reserve,
$128,000.00 , 8%
City Administration
Fee, $32,000.00 ,
2%
Initial Annual Assessment Budget -
$1,600,000
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multiple budget categories. The staffing levels necessary to provide the services below will be determined by TSA on an as- needed basis.

Sales and Marketing
A Sales and Marketing program will promote assessed businesses and Santa Ana as tourist, meeting, and event destinations. The Sales and Marketing program will have a central theme of promoting Santa Ana as a desirable place for overnight visits. The program will have the goal of increasing overnight visitation and room night sales at assessed businesses, and may include the following activities:
• Internet marketing efforts to increase awareness and optimize internet presence to drive overnight visitation and room sales to assessed businesses; • Print ads in magazines and newspapers, television ads, and radio ads targeted at potential visitors to drive overnight visitation and room sales to assessed businesses; • Attendance of trade shows to promote overnight visitation to assessed businesses; • Sales blitzes for assessed businesses;
• Familiarization tours of assessed businesses;
• Preparation and production of collateral promotional materials such as brochures, flyers and maps featuring assessed businesses as well as all events, attractions, and reasons to visit (Stay, Shop, Dine, Play);
• Attendance of professional industry conferences and affiliation events to promote assessed businesses;
• Lead generation activities designed to attract tourists and group events to assessed businesses; • Director of Sales and General Manager meetings to plan and coordinate tourism promotion efforts for assessed businesses; and
• Development and maintenance of a website designed to promote overnight visitation to the city and promote Santa Ana as a tourism destination highlighting the assessed businesses, as well as all events, attractions, and reasons to visit (Stay, Shop, Dine, Play) to increase overnight visitation at assessed lodging businesses.

Administration and Operations
The administration and operations portion of the budget shall be utilized for administrative staffing costs, office costs, advocacy, and other general administrative costs such as insurance, legal, and accounting fees.

City Administration Fee
The City of Santa Ana shall be paid a fee equal to two percent (2%) of the amount of assessment collected, to cover its costs of collection and administration.

Contingency/Reserve
The budget includes a contingency line item to account for uncollected assessments, if any. If there are contingency funds collected, they may be held in a reserve fund or utilized for other program, administration or renewal costs at the discretion of the TSA Board. Policies relating to contributions to the reserve fund, the target amount of the reserve fund, and expenditure of monies from the reserve fund shall be set by the TSA Board. Contingency/reserve funds may be spent on SATMD programs or administrative and renewal costs in such proportions as determined by the TSA Board. The reserve fund may be used for the costs of renewing the SATMD.

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B. Annual Budget
The total ten (10) year assessment budget is projected at approximately $1,600,000 annually, or $24,000,000 through the ten (10) year term of the SATMD if the maximum assessment rate increases are adopted. A similar budget is expected to apply to subsequent years, but this budget is expected to fluctuate as room sales do, as businesses open and close, and if the assessment rate is increased or decreased pursuant to this Plan.

Every two (2) years during the operation of the SATMD, the assessment rate may be increased by the TSA Board to a maximum rate of four percent (4%) of gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue.

If the assessment rate is increased, it may subsequently be decreased but shall not be decreased below a minimum of two percent (2%) of gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue. The maximum increase or decrease in any two-year period shall be one-half of one percent (0.5%).

The table below demonstrates the estimated maximum budget with the assumption that the assessment rate will be increased at the earliest opportunity as it is a required disclosure, it is not the anticipated course of action. Alternate courses of action may be taken in regard to implementing the assessment rate increase other than what is demonstrated in the chart below, within the parameters of this Plan.

Estimated Annual Budget if Maximum Assessment Rates Are Adopted Year Assessment Rate Budget
2026 2.00% $1,600,000
2027 2.00% $1,600,000
2028 2.50% $2,000,000
2029 2.50% $2,000,000
2030 3.00% $2,400,000
2031 3.00% $2,400,000
2032 3.50% $2,800,000
2033 3.50% $2,800,000
2034 4.00% $3,200,000
2035 4.00% $3,200,000
Total $24,000,000
C. California Constitutional Compliance
The SATMD assessment is not a property-based assessment subject to the requirements of Proposition 218. Courts have found Proposition 218 limited the term ‘assessments’ to levies on real property.1 Rather, the SATMD assessment is a business-based assessment, and is subject to Proposition 26. Pursuant to Proposition 26 all levies are a tax unless they fit one of seven exceptions.

Two of these exceptions apply to the SATMD, a “specific benefit” and a “specific government service.” Both require that the costs of benefits or services do not exceed the reasonable costs to the City of conferring the benefits or providing the services. 1 Jarvis v. the City of San Diego 72 Cal App. 4th 230
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1. Specific Benefit
Proposition 26 requires that assessment funds be expended on, “a specific benefit conferred or privilege granted directly to the payor that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local government of conferring the benefit or granting the privilege.”2 The services in this Plan are designed to provide targeted benefits directly to assessed businesses, and are intended only to provide benefits and services directly to those businesses paying the assessment. These services are tailored not to serve the general public, businesses in general, or parcels of land, but rather to serve the specific businesses within the SATMD. The activities described in this Plan are specifically targeted to increase demand for room night sales for assessed lodging businesses within the boundaries of the SATMD, and are narrowly tailored. SATMD funds will be used exclusively to provide the specific benefit of increased demand for room night sales directly to the assessees. Assessment funds shall not be used to feature non-assessed lodging businesses in SATMD programs, or to directly generate sales for non-assessed businesses. The activities paid for from assessment revenues are business services constituting and providing specific benefits to the assessed businesses. Nothing in this Plan limits the ability of the Owners’ Association to enter into private contracts with non-assessed lodging businesses for the provision of services to those businesses.

The assessment imposed by this SATMD is for a specific benefit conferred directly to the payors that is not provided to those not charged. The specific benefit conferred directly to the payors is an increase in demand for room night sales. The specific benefit of an increase in demand for room night sales for assessed lodging businesses will be provided only to lodging businesses paying the district assessment, with Sales and Marketing programs promoting lodging businesses paying the SATMD assessment. The Sales and Marketing programs will be designed to increase room night sales at each assessed lodging businesses. Because they are necessary to provide the Sales and Marketing programs that specifically benefit the assessed lodging businesses, the administration and contingency services also provide the specific benefit of increased demand for room night sales to the assessed lodging businesses.

Although the SATMD, in providing specific benefits to payors, may produce incidental benefits to non-paying businesses, the incidental benefit does not preclude the services from being considered a specific benefit. The legislature has found that, “A specific benefit is not excluded from classification as a ‘specific benefit’ merely because an indirect benefit to a nonpayor occurs incidentally and without cost to the payor as a consequence of providing the specific benefit to the payor.”3

2. Specific Government Service
The assessment may also be utilized to provide, “a specific government service or product provided directly to the payor that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local government of providing the service or product.” 4 The legislature has
recognized that marketing and promotions services like those to be provided by the SATMD are government services within the meaning of Proposition 265. Further, the legislature has determined that “a specific government service is not excluded from classification as a ‘specific government service’ merely because an indirect benefit to a nonpayor occurs incidentally and without cost to the payor as a consequence of providing the specific government service to the payor.”6 2 Cal. Const. art XIII C § 1(e)(1)
3 Government Code § 53758(a)
4 Cal. Const. art XIII C § 1(e)(2)
5 Government Code § 53758(b)
6 Government Code § 53758(b)
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3. Reasonable Cost
SATMD services will be implemented carefully to ensure they do not exceed the reasonable cost of such services. The full amount assessed will be used to provide the services described herein. Funds will be managed by the TSA, and reports submitted on an annual basis to the City. Only assessed lodging businesses will be featured in marketing materials, receive sales leads generated from SATMDfunded activities, be featured in advertising campaigns, and benefit from other SATMD-funded services. The assessed lodging business list was compiled from records provided by the jurisdiction and complies with the requirements of the 94 Law. Pursuant to Streets and Highways Code Section 36615, the City Council’s determination of ownership is final and conclusive, with no obligation to obtain other information. Non-assessed lodging businesses will not receive these, nor any other, SATMD-funded services and benefits.

D. Assessment
The annual assessment rate is two percent (2%) of gross short term room rental revenue. Every two (2) years during the operation of the SATMD, the assessment rate may be increased by the TSA Board to a maximum rate of four percent (4%) of gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue. If the assessment rate is increased, it may subsequently be decreased but shall not be decreased below a minimum of two percent (2%) of gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue. The maximum increase or decrease in any two-year period shall be one-half of one percent (0.5%).

The assessment was calculated based on the total cost of the activities to be provided for the benefit of the businesses within the SATMD, with costs allocated based on the proportional benefit conferred to each business. Activities funded by the SATMD, are specifically targeted to increase room nights at assessed businesses. All room night sales do not represent the same benefit to the payors. For example, a higher priced room night is of greater benefit than a lower priced room night because the assessee derives greater revenue. To account for this benefit differential and to make sure the benefits are proportional, an assessment formula based on a percentage of revenue has been selected. The proposed formula accurately reflects greater benefit to assessed businesses with higher priced room nights.

The term “gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue” as used herein means: the total consideration charged to transients as shown on the guest receipt for the occupancy of space in a hotel, including charges for equipment (such as rollaway beds, cribs and television set, etc.), and inroom services (such as movies and other services not subject to state taxes), valued in money. The costs of additional goods and services, which are not "rent," but which may be sold as a package with the room (such as meals, excursions, and recreational services), must be accounted for in accordance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the City.

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Gross short-term sleeping room rental revenue shall not include, and therefore the assessment shall not be charged upon, any federal, state or local taxes collected, including but not limited to transient occupancy taxes.

The assessment is levied upon and a direct obligation of the assessed lodging business. However, the assessed lodging business may, at its discretion, pass the assessment on to transients. The amount of assessment, if passed on to each transient, shall be disclosed in advance and separately stated from the amount of rent charged and any other applicable taxes, and each transient shall receive a receipt for payment from the business. If the SATMD assessment is identified separately it shall be disclosed as the “SATMD Assessment.” As an alternative, the disclosure may include the amount of the SATMD assessment and the amount of the assessment imposed pursuant to the California Tourism Marketing Act, Government Code §13995 et seq. and shall be disclosed as the “Tourism Assessment.” The assessment is imposed solely upon, and is the sole obligation of the assessed lodging business even if it is passed on to transients. The assessment shall not be considered revenue for calculation of transient occupancy taxes. The California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) issued a written opinion that state sales tax applies to the revenue generated from Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) assessments on items where state sales tax is levied. In light of CDTFA’s opinion, businesses that pay both state sales tax and TBID assessments on sales are advised to collect sales tax on the assessment revenue.

Bonds shall not be issued. TSA shall not issue debt of any kind; and shall only fund expenses with recurring assessment revenue collected or the reserve balance.

E. Interest and Overdue Charges
The SATMD shall reimburse the City for any costs associated with collecting unpaid assessments. If sums in excess of the delinquent SATMD assessment are sought to be recovered in the same collection action by the City, the SATMD shall bear its pro rata share of such collection costs. Assessed businesses which are delinquent in paying the assessment shall be responsible for paying:

1. Original Delinquency Overdue Charge: Any lodging business which fails to remit any assessment within the time required shall pay an overdue charge of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the assessment in addition to the amount of the assessment.

2. Continued Delinquency Compounding Overdue Charge: Any lodging business which fails to remit any delinquent remittance on or before a period of thirty (30) days following the date on which the remittance first became delinquent shall pay an additional delinquency overdue charge of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the assessment and the ten percent (10%) overdue charge first imposed. Any lodging business which fails to remit any delinquent remittance on or before a period of sixty (60) days following the date on which the remittance first became delinquent shall pay an additional delinquency overdue charge of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the assessment and the ten percent (10%) overdue charge first imposed together with the additional ten percent (10%) overdue charge imposed.

3. Audit Deficiency Compounding Overdue Charge: If, upon audit by the City, a lodging business is found to be deficient in either its return or its remittance or both, the City shall immediately assess the lodging business the amount of the net deficiency plus an audit deficiency overdue charge of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the net deficiency. If said lodging business’s remittance was deficient for a period of greater than thirty (30) days following the date on which remittance was first delinquent, said lodging business shall pay an additional audit City Council 7 – 19 6/3/2025
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deficiency overdue charge of ten percent (10%) of the net deficiency and the ten percent (10%) overdue charge first imposed. If said lodging business’s remittance was deficient for a period of greater than sixty (60) days following the date on which the remittance first became delinquent, said lodging business shall pay an additional audit deficiency overdue charge of ten percent (10%) of the amount of the assessment and the ten percent (10%) overdue charge first imposed together with the additional ten percent (10%) overdue charge imposed

4. Fraud: If the City determines that the nonpayment of any remittance due under this Plan is due to fraud, an overdue charge of twenty-five percent (25%) of the amount of the assessment shall be added thereto in addition to the overdue charges stated in subsections (1) and (2) of this section.

5. Interest: In addition to the overdue charges imposed, any lodging business who fails to remit any assessment imposed by this Plan shall pay interest at the rate of one and one-half percent (1.50%) per month or fraction thereof on the amount of the assessment, exclusive of overdue charges, from the date on which the remittance first became delinquent until paid.

6. Overdue Charges Merged with Assessment: Every overdue charge imposed and such interest as accrues under the provisions of this section shall become a part of the assessment herein required to be paid.

F. Time and Manner for Collecting Assessments
The SATMD assessment will be implemented beginning January 1, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter, and ending ten (10) years from its start date. The City will be responsible for collecting the assessment on a monthly basis (including any delinquencies, interest and overdue charges) from each assessed lodging business. The City shall take all reasonable efforts to collect the assessments from each assessed lodging business. The City shall forward the assessments collected to the Owners’ Association.

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VI. GOVERNANCE
A. Owners’ Association
The City Council, through adoption of this Plan, has the right, pursuant to Streets and Highways Code §36651, to identify the body that shall implement the proposed program, which shall be the Owners’ Association of the SATMD as defined in Streets and Highways Code §36612. The City Council has determined that TSA will continue to serve as the Owners’ Association for the SATMD.

B. Brown Act and California Public Records Act Compliance An Owners’ Association is a private entity and may not be considered a public entity for any purpose, nor may its board members or staff be considered to be public officials for any purpose. The Owners’ Association is, however, subject to government regulations relating to transparency, namely the Ralph M. Brown Act and the California Public Records Act. These regulations are designed to promote public accountability. The Owners’ Association acts as a legislative body under the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code §54950 et seq.). Thus, meetings of the TSA Board and certain committees must be held in compliance with the public notice and other requirements of the Brown Act.

Accordingly, the Owners’ Association shall publicly report any action taken and the vote or abstention on that action of each member present for the action. The Owners’ Association is also subject to the record keeping and disclosure requirements of the California Public Records Act.

C. Annual Report
TSA shall present an annual report at the end of each year of operation to the City Council pursuant to Streets and Highways Code §36650 (see Appendix 1). The annual report shall include:
• Any proposed changes in the boundaries of the improvement district or in any benefit zones or classification of businesses within the district.
• The improvements and activities to be provided for that fiscal year. • An estimate of the cost of providing the improvements and the activities for that fiscal year. • The method and basis of levying the assessment in sufficient detail to allow each business owner to estimate the amount of the assessment to be levied against his or her business for that fiscal year.
• The estimated amount of any surplus or deficit revenues to be carried over from a previous fiscal year.
• The estimated amount of any contributions to be made from sources other than assessments levied pursuant to this part.

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APPENDIX 1 – LAW
CURRENT THROUGH ALL LEGISLATION OF THE 2024 REGULAR AND SPECIAL SESSIONS

STREETS AND HIGHWAYS CODE
DIVISION 18. PARKING
PART 7. PROPERTY AND BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT LAW OF 1994 CHAPTER 1. General Provisions
ARTICLE 1. Declarations
36600. Citation of part

This part shall be known and may be cited as the “Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994.” 36601. Legislative findings and declarations; Legislative guidance

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:
(a) Businesses located and operating within business districts in some of this state’s communities are economically disadvantaged, are underutilized, and are unable to attract customers due to inadequate facilities, services, and activities in the business districts. (b) It is in the public interest to promote the economic revitalization and physical maintenance of business districts in order to create jobs, attract new businesses, and prevent the erosion of the business districts. (c) It is of particular local benefit to allow business districts to fund business related improvements, maintenance, and activities through the levy of assessments upon the businesses or real property that receive benefits from those improvements.
(d) Assessments levied for the purpose of conferring special benefit upon the real property or a specific benefit upon the businesses in a business district are not taxes for the general benefit of a city, even if property, businesses, or persons not assessed receive incidental or collateral effects that benefit them. (e) Property and business improvement districts formed throughout this state have conferred special benefits upon properties and businesses within their districts and have made those properties and businesses more useful by providing the following benefits:
(1) Crime reduction. A study by the Rand Corporation has confirmed a 12-percent reduction in the incidence of robbery and an 8-percent reduction in the total incidence of violent crimes within the 30 districts studied.
(2) Job creation.
(3) Business attraction.
(4) Business retention.
(5) Economic growth.
(6) New investments.
(f) With the dissolution of redevelopment agencies throughout the state, property and business improvement districts have become even more important tools with which communities can combat blight, promote economic opportunities, and create a clean and safe environment. (g) Since the enactment of this act, the people of California have adopted Proposition 218, which added Article XIII D to the Constitution in order to place certain requirements and restrictions on the formation of, and activities, expenditures, and assessments by property-based districts. Article XIII D of the Constitution provides that property-based districts may only levy assessments for special benefits. (h) The act amending this section is intended to provide the Legislature’s guidance with regard to this act, its interaction with the provisions of Article XIII D of the Constitution, and the determination of special benefits in property-based districts.
(1) The lack of legislative guidance has resulted in uncertainty and inconsistent application of this act, which discourages the use of assessments to fund needed improvements, maintenance, and activities in property-based districts, contributing to blight and other underutilization of property. (2) Activities undertaken for the purpose of conferring special benefits upon property to be assessed inherently produce incidental or collateral effects that benefit property or persons not assessed. Therefore, for special benefits to exist as a separate and distinct category from general benefits, the incidental or collateral effects of those special benefits are inherently part of those City Council 7 – 22 6/3/2025
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special benefits. The mere fact that special benefits produce incidental or collateral effects that benefit property or persons not assessed does not convert any portion of those special benefits or their incidental or collateral effects into general benefits. (3) It is of the utmost importance that property-based districts created under this act have clarity regarding restrictions on assessments they may levy and the proper determination of special benefits. Legislative clarity with regard to this act will provide districts with clear instructions and courts with legislative intent regarding restrictions on property-based assessments, and the manner in which special benefits should be determined.
36602. Purpose of part

The purpose of this part is to supplement previously enacted provisions of law that authorize cities to levy assessments within property and business improvement districts, to ensure that those assessments conform to all constitutional requirements and are determined and assessed in accordance with the guidance set forth in this act.

This part does not affect or limit any other provisions of law authorizing or providing for the furnishing of improvements or activities or the raising of revenue for these purposes. 36603. Preemption of authority or charter city to adopt ordinances levying assessments

Nothing in this part is intended to preempt the authority of a charter city to adopt ordinances providing for a different method of levying assessments for similar or additional purposes from those set forth in this part. A property and business improvement district created pursuant to this part is expressly exempt from the provisions of the Special Assessment Investigation, Limitation and Majority Protest Act of 1931 (Division 4 (commencing with Section 2800)).
36603.5. Part prevails over conflicting provisions

Any provision of this part that conflicts with any other provision of law shall prevail over the other provision of law, as to districts created under this part.
36604. Severability

This part is intended to be construed liberally and, if any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. Assessments levied under this part are not special taxes.

ARTICLE 2. Definitions
36606. “Activities”

“Activities” means, but is not limited to, all of the following that benefit businesses or real property in the district:
(a) Promotion of public events.
(b) Furnishing of music in any public place.
(c) Promotion of tourism within the district.
(d) Marketing and economic development, including retail retention and recruitment. (e) Providing security, sanitation, graffiti removal, street and sidewalk cleaning, and other municipal services supplemental to those normally provided by the municipality. (f) Other services provided for the purpose of conferring special benefit upon assessed real property or specific benefits upon assessed businesses located in the district. 36606.5. “Assessment”

“Assessment” means a levy for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, installing, or maintaining improvements and providing activities that will provide certain benefits to properties or businesses located within a property and business improvement district.
36607. “Business”

“Business” means all types of businesses and includes financial institutions and professions.

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36608. “City”

“City” means a city, county, city and county, or an agency or entity created pursuant to Article 1 (commencing with Section 6500) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code, the public member agencies of which includes only cities, counties, or a city and county, or the State of California. 36609. “City council”

“City council” means the city council of a city or the board of supervisors of a county, or the agency, commission, or board created pursuant to a joint powers agreement and which is a city within the meaning of this part. 36609.4. “Clerk”

“Clerk” means the clerk of the legislative body.
36609.5. “General benefit”

“General benefit” means, for purposes of a property-based district, any benefit that is not a “special benefit” as defined in Section 36615.5.
36610. “Improvement”

“Improvement” means the acquisition, construction, installation, or maintenance of any tangible property with an estimated useful life of five years or more including, but not limited to, the following:
(a) Parking facilities.
(b) Benches, booths, kiosks, display cases, pedestrian shelters and signs. (c) Trash receptacles and public restrooms.
(d) Lighting and heating facilities.
(e) Decorations.
(f) Parks.
(g) Fountains.
(h) Planting areas.
(i) Closing, opening, widening, or narrowing of existing streets. (j) Facilities or equipment, or both, to enhance security of persons and property within the district. (k) Ramps, sidewalks, plazas, and pedestrian malls.
(l) Rehabilitation or removal of existing structures.
36611. “Management district plan”; “Plan”

“Management district plan” or “plan” means a proposal as defined in Section 36622. 36612. “Owners’ association”

“Owners’ association” means a private nonprofit entity that is under contract with a city to administer or implement improvements, maintenance, and activities specified in the management district plan. An owners’ association may be an existing nonprofit entity or a newly formed nonprofit entity. An owners’ association is a private entity and may not be considered a public entity for any purpose, nor may its board members or staff be considered to be public officials for any purpose. Notwithstanding this section, an owners’ association shall comply with the Ralph M. Brown Act (Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 54950) of Part 1 of Division 2 of Title 5 of the Government Code), at all times when matters within the subject matter of the district are heard, discussed, or deliberated, and with the California Public Records Act (Division 10 (commencing with Section 7920.000) of Title 1 of the Government Code), for all records relating to activities of the district. 36614. “Property”

“Property” means real property situated within a district.

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36614.5. “Property and business improvement district”; “District”

“Property and business improvement district,” or “district,” means a property and business improvement district established pursuant to this part.
36614.6. “Property-based assessment”

“Property-based assessment” means any assessment made pursuant to this part upon real property. 36614.7. “Property-based district”

“Property-based district” means any district in which a city levies a property-based assessment. 36615. “Property owner”; “Business owner”; “Owner”

“Property owner” means any person shown as the owner of land on the last equalized assessment roll or otherwise known to be the owner of land by the city council. “Business owner” means any person recognized by the city as the owner of the business. “Owner” means either a business owner or a property owner. The city council has no obligation to obtain other information as to the ownership of land or businesses, and its determination of ownership shall be final and conclusive for the purposes of this part. Wherever this part requires the signature of the property owner, the signature of the authorized agent of the property owner shall be sufficient. Wherever this part requires the signature of the business owner, the signature of the authorized agent of the business owner shall be sufficient. 36615.5. “Special benefit”

(a) “Special benefit” means, for purposes of a property-based district, a particular and distinct benefit over and above general benefits conferred on real property located in a district or to the public at large. Special benefit includes incidental or collateral effects that arise from the improvements, maintenance, or activities of property-based districts even if those incidental or collateral effects benefit property or persons not assessed. Special benefit excludes general enhancement of property value. (b) “Special benefit” also includes, for purposes of a property-based district, a particular and distinct benefit provided directly to each assessed parcel within the district. Merely because parcels throughout an assessment district share the same special benefits does not make the benefits general. 36616. “Tenant”

“Tenant” means an occupant pursuant to a lease of commercial space or a dwelling unit, other than an owner.

ARTICLE 3. Prior Law
36617. Alternate method of financing certain improvements and activities; Effect on other provisions

This part provides an alternative method of financing certain improvements and activities. The provisions of this part shall not affect or limit any other provisions of law authorizing or providing for the furnishing of improvements or activities or the raising of revenue for these purposes. Every improvement area established pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (Part 6 (commencing with Section 36500) of this division) is valid and effective and is unaffected by this part.

CHAPTER 2. Establishment
36620. Establishment of property and business improvement district

A property and business improvement district may be established as provided in this chapter. 36620.5. Requirement of consent of city council

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A county may not form a district within the territorial jurisdiction of a city without the consent of the city council of that city. A city may not form a district within the unincorporated territory of a county without the consent of the board of supervisors of that county. A city may not form a district within the territorial jurisdiction of another city without the consent of the city council of the other city. 36621. Initiation of proceedings; Petition of property or business owners in proposed district

(a) Upon the submission of a written petition, signed by the property or business owners in the proposed district who will pay more than 50 percent of the assessments proposed to be levied, the city council may initiate proceedings to form a district by the adoption of a resolution expressing its intention to form a district. The amount of assessment attributable to property or a business owned by the same property or business owner that is in excess of 40 percent of the amount of all assessments proposed to be levied, shall not be included in determining whether the petition is signed by property or business owners who will pay more than 50 percent of the total amount of assessments proposed to be levied. (b) The petition of property or business owners required under subdivision (a) shall include a summary of the management district plan. That summary shall include all of the following:
(1) A map showing the boundaries of the district.
(2) Information specifying where the complete management district plan can be obtained. (3) Information specifying that the complete management district plan shall be furnished upon request.
(c) The resolution of intention described in subdivision (a) shall contain all of the following:
(1) A brief description of the proposed improvements, maintenance, and activities, the amount of the proposed assessment, a statement as to whether the assessment will be levied on property or businesses within the district, a statement as to whether bonds will be issued, and a description of the exterior boundaries of the proposed district, which may be made by reference to any plan or map that is on file with the clerk. The descriptions and statements do not need to be detailed and shall be sufficient if they enable an owner to generally identify the nature and extent of the improvements, maintenance, and activities, and the location and extent of the proposed district. (2) A time and place for a public hearing on the establishment of the property and business improvement district and the levy of assessments, which shall be consistent with the requirements of Section 36623.
36622. Contents of management district plan

The management district plan shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(a) If the assessment will be levied on property, a map of the district in sufficient detail to locate each parcel of property and, if businesses are to be assessed, each business within the district. If the assessment will be levied on businesses, a map that identifies the district boundaries in sufficient detail to allow a business owner to reasonably determine whether a business is located within the district boundaries. If the assessment will be levied on property and businesses, a map of the district in sufficient detail to locate each parcel of property and to allow a business owner to reasonably determine whether a business is located within the district boundaries.
(b) The name of the proposed district.
(c) A description of the boundaries of the district, including the boundaries of benefit zones, proposed for establishment or extension in a manner sufficient to identify the affected property and businesses included, which may be made by reference to any plan or map that is on file with the clerk. The boundaries of a proposed property assessment district shall not overlap with the boundaries of another existing property assessment district created pursuant to this part. This part does not prohibit the boundaries of a district created pursuant to this part to overlap with other assessment districts established pursuant to other provisions of law, including, but not limited to, the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (Part 6 (commencing with Section 36500)). This part does not prohibit the boundaries of a business assessment district created pursuant to this part to overlap with another business assessment district created pursuant to this part. This part does not prohibit the boundaries of a business assessment district created pursuant to this part to overlap with a property assessment district created pursuant to this part. (d) The improvements, maintenance, and activities proposed for each year of operation of the district and the estimated cost thereof. If the improvements, maintenance, and activities proposed for each year of operation are the same, a description of the first year’s proposed improvements, maintenance, and activities City Council 7 – 26 6/3/2025
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and a statement that the same improvements, maintenance, and activities are proposed for subsequent years shall satisfy the requirements of this subdivision.
(e) The total annual amount proposed to be expended for improvements, maintenance, or activities, and debt service in each year of operation of the district. If the assessment is levied on businesses, this amount may be estimated based upon the assessment rate. If the total annual amount proposed to be expended in each year of operation of the district is not significantly different, the amount proposed to be expended in the initial year and a statement that a similar amount applies to subsequent years shall satisfy the requirements of this subdivision.
(f) The proposed source or sources of financing, including the proposed method and basis of levying the assessment in sufficient detail to allow each property or business owner to calculate the amount of the assessment to be levied against their property or business. The plan also shall state whether bonds will be issued to finance improvements.
(g) The time and manner of collecting the assessments.
(h) The specific number of years in which assessments will be levied. In a new district, the maximum number of years shall be five. Upon renewal, a district shall have a term not to exceed 10 years.

Notwithstanding these limitations, a district created pursuant to this part to finance capital improvements with bonds may levy assessments until the maximum maturity of the bonds. The management district plan may set forth specific increases in assessments for each year of operation of the district. (i) The proposed time for implementation and completion of the management district plan. (j) Any proposed rules and regulations to be applicable to the district. (k)
(1) A list of the properties or businesses to be assessed, including the assessor’s parcel numbers for properties to be assessed, and a statement of the method or methods by which the expenses of a district will be imposed upon benefited real property or businesses, in proportion to the benefit received by the property or business, to defray the cost thereof. (2) In a property-based district, the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel shall be determined exclusively in relationship to the entirety of the capital cost of a public improvement, the maintenance and operation expenses of a public improvement, or the cost of the activities. An assessment shall not be imposed on any parcel that exceeds the reasonable cost of the proportional special benefit conferred on that parcel. Only special benefits are assessable, and a property-based district shall separate the general benefits, if any, from the special benefits conferred on a parcel. Parcels within a property-based district that are owned or used by any city, public agency, the State of California, or the United States shall not be exempt from assessment unless the governmental entity can demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that those publicly owned parcels in fact receive no special benefit. The value of any incidental, secondary, or collateral effects that arise from the improvements, maintenance, or activities of a propertybased district and that benefit property or persons not assessed shall not be deducted from the entirety of the cost of any special benefit or affect the proportionate special benefit derived by each identified parcel.
(3) In a property-based district, properties throughout the district may share the same special benefits. In a district with boundaries that define which parcels are to receive improvements, maintenance, or activities over and above those services provided by the city, the improvements, maintenance, or activities themselves may constitute a special benefit. The city may impose assessments that are less than the proportional special benefit conferred, but shall not impose assessments that exceed the reasonable costs of the proportional special benefit conferred. Because one or more parcels pay less than the special benefit conferred does not necessarily mean that other parcels are assessed more than the reasonable cost of their special benefit. (l) In a property-based district, a detailed engineer’s report prepared by a registered professional engineer certified by the State of California supporting all assessments contemplated by the management district plan.
(m) Any other item or matter required to be incorporated therein by the city council. 36623. Procedure to levy assessment

(a) If a city council proposes to levy a new or increased property assessment, the notice and protest and hearing procedure shall comply with Section 53753 of the Government Code. (b) If a city council proposes to levy a new or increased business assessment, the notice and protest and hearing procedure shall comply with Section 54954.6 of the Government Code, except that notice shall be City Council 7 – 27 6/3/2025
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mailed to the owners of the businesses proposed to be assessed. A protest may be made orally or in writing by any interested person. Every written protest shall be filed with the clerk at or before the time fixed for the public hearing. The city council may waive any irregularity in the form or content of any written protest. A written protest may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of the public hearing. Each written protest shall contain a description of the business in which the person subscribing the protest is interested sufficient to identify the business and, if a person subscribing is not shown on the official records of the city as the owner of the business, the protest shall contain or be accompanied by written evidence that the person subscribing is the owner of the business or the authorized representative. A written protest that does not comply with this section shall not be counted in determining a majority protest.

If written protests are received from the owners or authorized representatives of businesses in the proposed district that will pay 50 percent or more of the assessments proposed to be levied and protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the protests to less than 50 percent, no further proceedings to levy the proposed assessment against such businesses, as contained in the resolution of intention, shall be taken for a period of one year from the date of the finding of a majority protest by the city council. (c) If a city council proposes to conduct a single proceeding to levy both a new or increased property assessment and a new or increased business assessment, the notice and protest and hearing procedure for the property assessment shall comply with subdivision (a), and the notice and protest and hearing procedure for the business assessment shall comply with subdivision (b). If a majority protest is received from either the property or business owners, that respective portion of the assessment shall not be levied. The remaining portion of the assessment may be levied unless the improvement or other special benefit was proposed to be funded by assessing both property and business owners. 36624. Changes to proposed assessments

At the conclusion of the public hearing to establish the district, the city council may adopt, revise, change, reduce, or modify the proposed assessment or the type or types of improvements, maintenance, and activities to be funded with the revenues from the assessments. Proposed assessments may only be revised by reducing any or all of them. At the public hearing, the city council may only make changes in, to, or from the boundaries of the proposed property and business improvement district that will exclude territory that will not benefit from the proposed improvements, maintenance, and activities. Any modifications, revisions, reductions, or changes to the proposed assessment district shall be reflected in the notice and map recorded pursuant to Section 36627. 36625. Resolution of formation

(a) If the city council, following the public hearing, decides to establish a proposed property and business improvement district, the city council shall adopt a resolution of formation that shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:
(1) A brief description of the proposed improvements, maintenance, and activities, the amount of the proposed assessment, a statement as to whether the assessment will be levied on property, businesses, or both within the district, a statement on whether bonds will be issued, and a description of the exterior boundaries of the proposed district, which may be made by reference to any plan or map that is on file with the clerk. The descriptions and statements need not be detailed and shall be sufficient if they enable an owner to generally identify the nature and extent of the improvements, maintenance, and activities and the location and extent of the proposed district. (2) The number, date of adoption, and title of the resolution of intention. (3) The time and place where the public hearing was held concerning the establishment of the district.
(4) A determination regarding any protests received. The city shall not establish the district or levy assessments if a majority protest was received.
(5) A statement that the properties, businesses, or properties and businesses in the district established by the resolution shall be subject to any amendments to this part. (6) A statement that the improvements, maintenance, and activities to be conferred on businesses and properties in the district will be funded by the levy of the assessments. The revenue from the levy of assessments within a district shall not be used to provide improvements, maintenance, or activities outside the district or for any purpose other than the purposes specified in the resolution of intention, as modified by the city council at the hearing concerning establishment of the district.

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district boundaries to create a special or specific benefit to the assessed parcels or businesses may be provided, but shall be limited to marketing or signage pointing to the district. (7) A finding that the property or businesses within the area of the property and business improvement district will be benefited by the improvements, maintenance, and activities funded by the proposed assessments, and, for a property-based district, that property within the district will receive a special benefit.
(8) In a property-based district, the total amount of all special benefits to be conferred on the properties within the property-based district.
(b) The adoption of the resolution of formation and, if required, recordation of the notice and map pursuant to Section 36627 shall constitute the levy of an assessment in each of the fiscal years referred to in the management district plan.
36627. Notice and assessment diagram

Following adoption of the resolution establishing district assessments on properties pursuant to Section 36625, the clerk shall record a notice and an assessment diagram pursuant to Section 3114. No other provision of Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 3100) applies to an assessment district created pursuant to this part. 36628. Establishment of separate benefit zones within district; Categories of businesses

The city council may establish one or more separate benefit zones within the district based upon the degree of benefit derived from the improvements or activities to be provided within the benefit zone and may impose a different assessment within each benefit zone. If the assessment is to be levied on businesses, the city council may also define categories of businesses based upon the degree of benefit that each will derive from the improvements or activities to be provided within the district and may impose a different assessment or rate of assessment on each category of business, or on each category of business within each zone. 36628.5. Assessments on businesses or property owners

The city council may levy assessments on businesses or on property owners, or a combination of the two, pursuant to this part. The city council shall structure the assessments in whatever manner it determines corresponds with the distribution of benefits from the proposed improvements, maintenance, and activities, provided that any propertybased assessment conforms with the requirements set forth in paragraph (2) of subdivision (k) of Section 36622. 36629. Provisions and procedures applicable to benefit zones and business categories

All provisions of this part applicable to the establishment, modification, or disestablishment of a property and business improvement district apply to the establishment, modification, or disestablishment of benefit zones or categories of business. The city council shall, to establish, modify, or disestablish a benefit zone or category of business, follow the procedure to establish, modify, or disestablish a property and business improvement district. 36630. Expiration of district; Creation of new district

If a property and business improvement district expires due to the time limit set pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 36622, a new management district plan may be created and the district may be renewed pursuant to this part.

CHAPTER 3. Assessments
36631. Time and manner of collection of assessments; Delinquent payments

The collection of the assessments levied pursuant to this part shall be made at the time and in the manner set forth by the city council in the resolution levying the assessment. Assessments levied on real property may be collected at the same time and in the same manner as for the ad valorem property tax, and may provide for the same lien priority and penalties for delinquent payment. All delinquent payments for assessments levied pursuant to this part may be charged interest and penalties.

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36632. Assessments to be based on estimated benefit; Classification of real property and businesses; Exclusion of residential and agricultural property

(a) The assessments levied on real property pursuant to this part shall be levied on the basis of the estimated benefit to the real property within the property and business improvement district. The city council may classify properties for purposes of determining the benefit to property of the improvements and activities provided pursuant to this part.
(b) Assessments levied on businesses pursuant to this part shall be levied on the basis of the estimated benefit to the businesses within the property and business improvement district. The city council may classify businesses for purposes of determining the benefit to the businesses of the improvements and activities provided pursuant to this part.
(c) Properties zoned solely for residential use, or that are zoned for agricultural use, are conclusively presumed not to benefit from the improvements and service funded through these assessments, and shall not be subject to any assessment pursuant to this part. 36633. Time for contesting validity of assessment

The validity of an assessment levied under this part shall not be contested in an action or proceeding unless the action or proceeding is commenced within 30 days after the resolution levying the assessment is adopted pursuant to Section 36625. An appeal from a final judgment in an action or proceeding shall be perfected within 30 days after the entry of judgment.
36634. Service contracts authorized to establish levels of city services

The city council may execute baseline service contracts that would establish levels of city services that would continue after a property and business improvement district has been formed. 36635. Request to modify management district plan

The owners’ association may, at any time, request that the city council modify the management district plan. Any modification of the management district plan shall be made pursuant to this chapter. 36636. Modification of plan by resolution after public hearing; Adoption of resolution of intention

(a) Upon the written request of the owners’ association, the city council may modify the management district plan after conducting one public hearing on the proposed modifications. The city council may modify the improvements and activities to be funded with the revenue derived from the levy of the assessments by adopting a resolution determining to make the modifications after holding a public hearing on the proposed modifications. If the modification includes the levy of a new or increased assessment, the city council shall comply with Section 36623. Notice of all other public hearings pursuant to this section shall comply with both of the following:
(1) The resolution of intention shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the city once at least seven days before the public hearing.
(2) A complete copy of the resolution of intention shall be mailed by first class mail, at least 10 days before the public hearing, to each business owner or property owner affected by the proposed modification.
(b) The city council shall adopt a resolution of intention which states the proposed modification prior to the public hearing required by this section. The public hearing shall be held not more than 90 days after the adoption of the resolution of intention.
36637. Reflection of modification in notices recorded and maps

Any subsequent modification of the resolution shall be reflected in subsequent notices and maps recorded pursuant to Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 3100), in a manner consistent with the provisions of Section 36627. 36638. Assessment as government imposed fee on Civ C § 1770 transaction [Operative July 1, 2024]

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(a) A business assessment pursuant to this part is a fee imposed by a government on the transaction for purposes of paragraph (29) of subdivision (a) of Section 1770 of the Civil Code. (b) This section shall become operative on July 1, 2024.

CHAPTER 3.5. Financing
36640. Bonds authorized; Procedure; Restriction on reduction or termination of assessments

(a) The city council may, by resolution, determine and declare that bonds shall be issued to finance the estimated cost of some or all of the proposed improvements described in the resolution of formation adopted pursuant to Section 36625, if the resolution of formation adopted pursuant to that section provides for the issuance of bonds, under the Improvement Bond Act of 1915 (Division 10 (commencing with Section 8500)) or in conjunction with Marks-Roos Local Bond Pooling Act of 1985 (Article 4 (commencing with Section 6584) of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code). Either act, as the case may be, shall govern the proceedings relating to the issuance of bonds, although proceedings under the Bond Act of 1915 may be modified by the city council as necessary to accommodate assessments levied upon business pursuant to this part. (b) The resolution adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall generally describe the proposed improvements specified in the resolution of formation adopted pursuant to Section 36625, set forth the estimated cost of those improvements, specify the number of annual installments and the fiscal years during which they are to be collected. The amount of debt service to retire the bonds shall not exceed the amount of revenue estimated to be raised from assessments over 30 years.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part, assessments levied to pay the principal and interest on any bond issued pursuant to this section shall not be reduced or terminated if doing so would interfere with the timely retirement of the debt.

CHAPTER 4. Governance
36650. Report by owners’ association; Approval or modification by city council

(a) The owners’ association shall cause to be prepared a report for each fiscal year, except the first year, for which assessments are to be levied and collected to pay the costs of the improvements, maintenance, and activities described in the report. The owners’ association’s first report shall be due after the first year of operation of the district. The report may propose changes, including, but not limited to, the boundaries of the property and business improvement district or any benefit zones within the district, the basis and method of levying the assessments, and any changes in the classification of property, including any categories of business, if a classification is used.
(b) The report shall be filed with the clerk and shall refer to the property and business improvement district by name, specify the fiscal year to which the report applies, and, with respect to that fiscal year, shall contain all of the following information:
(1) Any proposed changes in the boundaries of the property and business improvement district or in any benefit zones or classification of property or businesses within the district. (2) The improvements, maintenance, and activities to be provided for that fiscal year. (3) An estimate of the cost of providing the improvements, maintenance, and activities for that fiscal year.
(4) The method and basis of levying the assessment in sufficient detail to allow each real property or business owner, as appropriate, to estimate the amount of the assessment to be levied against his or her property or business for that fiscal year.
(5) The estimated amount of any surplus or deficit revenues to be carried over from a previous fiscal year.
(6) The estimated amount of any contributions to be made from sources other than assessments levied pursuant to this part.
(c) The city council may approve the report as filed by the owners’ association or may modify any particular contained in the report and approve it as modified. Any modification shall be made pursuant to Sections 36635 and 36636.

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assessments, including any commitment to pay principal and interest on any bonds issued on behalf of the district.
36651. Designation of owners’ association to provide improvements, maintenance, and activities

The management district plan may, but is not required to, state that an owners’ association will provide the improvements, maintenance, and activities described in the management district plan. If the management district plan designates an owners’ association, the city shall contract with the designated nonprofit corporation to provide services.

CHAPTER 5. Renewal
36660. Renewal of district; Transfer or refund of remaining revenues; District term limit

(a) Any district previously established whose term has expired, or will expire, may be renewed by following the procedures for establishment as provided in this chapter. (b) Upon renewal, any remaining revenues derived from the levy of assessments, or any revenues derived from the sale of assets acquired with the revenues, shall be transferred to the renewed district. If the renewed district includes additional parcels or businesses not included in the prior district, the remaining revenues shall be spent to benefit only the parcels or businesses in the prior district. If the renewed district does not include parcels or businesses included in the prior district, the remaining revenues attributable to these parcels shall be refunded to the owners of these parcels or businesses. (c) Upon renewal, a district shall have a term not to exceed 10 years, or, if the district is authorized to issue bonds, until the maximum maturity of those bonds. There is no requirement that the boundaries, assessments, improvements, or activities of a renewed district be the same as the original or prior district.

CHAPTER 6. Disestablishment
36670. Circumstances permitting disestablishment of district; Procedure

(a) Any district established or extended pursuant to the provisions of this part, where there is no indebtedness, outstanding and unpaid, incurred to accomplish any of the purposes of the district, may be disestablished by resolution by the city council in either of the following circumstances:
(1) If the city council finds there has been misappropriation of funds, malfeasance, or a violation of law in connection with the management of the district, it shall notice a hearing on disestablishment.
(2) During the operation of the district, there shall be a 30-day period each year in which assessees may request disestablishment of the district. The first such period shall begin one year after the date of establishment of the district and shall continue for 30 days. The next such 30-day period shall begin two years after the date of the establishment of the district. Each successive year of operation of the district shall have such a 30-day period. Upon the written petition of the owners or authorized representatives of real property or the owners or authorized representatives of businesses in the district who pay 50 percent or more of the assessments levied, the city council shall pass a resolution of intention to disestablish the district. The city council shall notice a hearing on disestablishment.
(b) The city council shall adopt a resolution of intention to disestablish the district prior to the public hearing required by this section. The resolution shall state the reason for the disestablishment, shall state the time and place of the public hearing, and shall contain a proposal to dispose of any assets acquired with the revenues of the assessments levied within the property and business improvement district. The notice of the hearing on disestablishment required by this section shall be given by mail to the property owner of each parcel or to the owner of each business subject to assessment in the district, as appropriate. The city shall conduct the public hearing not less than 30 days after mailing the notice to the property or business owners. The public hearing shall be held not more than 60 days after the adoption of the resolution of intention.
36671. Refund of remaining revenues upon disestablishment or expiration without renewal of district; Calculation of refund; Use of outstanding revenue collected after disestablishment of district

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(a) Upon the disestablishment or expiration without renewal of a district, any remaining revenues, after all outstanding debts are paid, derived from the levy of assessments, or derived from the sale of assets acquired with the revenues, or from bond reserve or construction funds, shall be refunded to the owners of the property or businesses then located and operating within the district in which assessments were levied by applying the same method and basis that was used to calculate the assessments levied in the fiscal year in which the district is disestablished or expires. All outstanding assessment revenue collected after disestablishment shall be spent on improvements and activities specified in the management district plan. (b) If the disestablishment occurs before an assessment is levied for the fiscal year, the method and basis that was used to calculate the assessments levied in the immediate prior fiscal year shall be used to calculate the amount of any refund.

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APPENDIX 2 – ASSESSED BUSINESSES
Business Name Business Address
Best Western OC Airport North 2700 S Hotel Terrace Dr Santa Ana, CA 92705 Comfort Inn & Suites OC John Wayne
Airport
2620 S Hotel Terrace Dr Santa Ana, CA 92705
Courtyard By Marriott 311J9 3002 S Harbor Blvd Santa Ana, CA 92704 Courtyard By Marriott Santa Ana 8 E Macarthur Pl Santa Ana, CA 92707 Lakeside Orange County Airport Hotel 7 Hutton Centre Dr Santa Ana, CA 92707 Hotel Zessa, Doubletree by Hilton 201 E Macarthur Blvd Santa Ana, CA 92707 Embassy Suites 1325 E Dyer Rd Santa Ana, CA 92705
Hampton Inn & Suites 2720 S Hotel Terrace Dr Santa Ana, CA 92705 Holiday Inn 2726 S Grand Ave Santa Ana, CA 92705
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Santa Ana 1600 E 1St St Santa Ana, CA 92701 La Quinta Inn & Suites 2721 S Hotel Terrace Dr Santa Ana, CA 92705 Mainstay Suites by Choice Hotels 2701 S Hotel Terrace Dr Santa Ana, CA 92705 Motel 6 Santa Ana 1623 E 1St St Santa Ana, CA 92701
Motel 6 Santa Ana Irvine Orange County
Airport
1717 E Dyer Rd Santa Ana, CA 92705
Red Roof Inns 2600 N Main St Santa Ana, CA 92705
Santa Ana California Lodge 2909 S Bristol St Santa Ana, CA 92704 Sonesta Simply Suites Orange County Airport 2600 S Red Hill Ave Santa Ana, CA 92705 City Council 7 – 34 6/3/2025
EXHIBIT 2
City Council Request for Information Summary
Travel Santa Ana – TMD Renewal & Term Extension Request Overview
Travel Santa Ana, the City’s designated destination marketing organization (DMO), is seeking City Council support to renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District (TMD) and extend its term from five years to ten. Having completed its initial five-year term, the district is now in a strong position to build on its progress and expand Santa Ana’s presence in the tourism and hospitality market.

What’s Been Accomplished So Far
Over the past five years, Travel Santa Ana has:
• Helped boost hotel occupancy and brought more visibility to Santa Ana as a destination.
• Operated strategically despite having the smallest budget among the nine Orange County DMOs—roughly $500,000 less than Travel Costa Mesa. • Built strong relationships with local hotel partners, and with hotel operators making up the majority of the Travel Santa Ana Board.
• Established a Marketing Advisory Group with the objective of creating synergy among Santa Ana marketers, including The Frida Cinema, Bowers Museum, Santa Ana Zoo, John Wayne Airport, Discovery Cube, MainPlace Mall, and Mater Dei High School.
• Supported Santa Ana restaurants by partnering with the Orange County Restaurant Association to allow complimentary participation in the annual OC Restaurant Week.
• Developed marketing campaigns to promote Santa Ana’s arts and culture, public art, small businesses, and events.

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2 Why Extend to 10 Years?

1. More Time to Execute Long-Term Plans
The 1994 Law only allows for TMDs initially to be formed for a maximum of five years, and upon renewal they can have up to a ten-year term.

A 10-year term gives Travel Santa Ana the runway to plan and execute marketing campaigns and improvements that require time to produce measurable results.

2. Confidence from a Solid Track Record
With five successful years under its belt, Travel Santa Ana has earned the trust of its hotel partners and is ready for the next phase of growth.

3. Less Time Spent on Renewals
Going to Council or gathering petitions every few years takes time and resources. A 10- year term keeps things efficient and focused on results.

The TMD hoteliers are in support of a 10-year term which would allow Travel Santa Ana to focus on sales and marketing efforts and revenue to be directed towards those efforts.

4. We’re in Good Company
About 90% of all TMD renewals in California opt for a 10-year term. In Southern California alone, 21 cities—including Los Angeles, Torrance, Ontario, Pasadena, Huntington Beach, Lancaster, Murrieta, Burbank, and Santa Barbara—have a 10-year term.

Assessment Rate and Oversight
• Current rate: 2%
• Every 2 years, the TSA Board may increase the rate by 0.5% up to a maximum of 4%.
• If increased, the rate may later be decreased, but not below 2%. • The maximum increase or decrease allowed in any 2-year period is 0.5%.

A proposed increase would be used to address a specific issue, such as recovering from a downturn in tourism, or expanding marketing efforts into new or underserved markets and adapting strategies to enhance destination competitiveness.

The ability to potentially increase the assessment would allow the Santa Ana hoteliers flexibility with the funding source to further boost tourism and the local economy.

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3 The five Santa Ana hoteliers who serve on the Travel Santa Ana Board of Directors would make a recommendation to increase the assessment based on variables like the impact to occupancy, and the potential overall economic impact.

Travel Santa Ana also reports to TMD hoteliers monthly, keeping lines of communication open and ensuring performance is transparent.

The TMD hoteliers are in support of the increase ladder.

Approximately 43% of California Tourism Marketing Districts have an increase ladder.

Other TMDs with Built-In Rate Flexibility
City/County Initial Rate Max Rate
Burbank 1% 3%
Los Angeles 2% 3%
Santa Barbara South Coast 2% 3%
West Hollywood 3% 4%
Pasadena 3.89% 4.89%
Lancaster 3% 5%
Rancho Cordova 4.5% 12%
These examples show that flexible rate structures are common, allowing districts to adapt over time.

Travel Santa Ana is not just renewing a program—it’s positioning Santa Ana for sustained growth in the tourism economy. The proposed 10-year term reflects what’s working in other cities and gives the organization the tools and time it needs to drive results for local hotels, small businesses, and the broader economy.

The renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District — including the proposed 10- year term and the assessment increase ladder — is supported by the 17 hoteliers who fund the district.

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Zuniga, Diana
From: Erin Warady < erin. warady@gmail. com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 1: 47 PM
To: eComment
Subject: In support of agenda item # 7 on Consent Calendar/ June 3 Meeting Attachments: City Council _ Travel Santa Ana TMD Renewal. pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links.

Please see my attached letter in support of our TMD renewal Erin Warady
Board Member, Travel Santa Ana
erin.warady ic gmail. com
949) 439- 8677
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May 28, 2025
Santa Ana City Council
Subject: In support of agenda item# 7 on Consent Calendar Dear Santa Ana City Council,
Please accept this letter in support of the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District( SATMD).

As the Board Secretary for Travel Santa Ana, and a representative for several of the travel partners in Santa Ana, I have seen firsthand the positive impact the destination marketing organization( DMO) has had on the City of Santa Ana over the past four years. For businesses like our hotels, restaurants and arts community, tourism and destination marketing are a HUGE factor, directly impacting our operations and success. These accomplishments include:

Developing a brand for the destination that encompasses all that makes Santa Ana unique; Highlighting local artists to create Santa Ana signatures in place of a traditional logo; Establishing a Marketing Advisory Group to create synergy among Santa Ana marketers; Curating a series of events and happenings featuringts our local partners throughout the city; Travel Santa Ana' s strategic sales and marketing efforts continue to elevate the perception of our city, attracting visitors to our hotels, restaurants, attractions, retail businesses, events, and indeed, supporting the diverse range of businesses.

As you may know, an estimated 90% of DMOs operate under 10- year agreements, including Huntington Beach, Murrieta, Oceanside, Ontario, Los Angeles, Pasadena, Santa Barbara, Lancaster, Greater Palm Springs, Burbank, and Torrance. Travel Santa Ana should be no exception. The organization has proven invaluable in supporting hoteliers and the local tourism industry and should be allowed to continue its efforts without operational disruption.

In addition, the proposed incremental increase would allow Travel Santa Ana the flexibility to address specific challenges— such as recovering from a downturn in tourism—or to expand marketing efforts into new or underserved markets, while adapting strategies to enhance destination competitiveness and further bolster the local economy. This expanded reach is critical for all sectors, including those that benefit from increased tourism, like our events, hotels, arts community and others.

For these reasons, I strongly urge the Santa Ana City Council to approve the renewal of the SATMD and support the continued success of Travel Santa Ana. The organization has demonstrated its commitment to enhancing the city' s visibility, economic vitality, and cultural vibrancy. With the renewal and proposed funding structure, Travel Santa Ana will be well-positioned to build on its accomplishments and further contribute to the prosperity of our community.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Erin Warady, Secretary
Board Member Travel Santa Ana
Cell: 949- 439- 8677
Erin.Warady@Gmail. com
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City Manager’s Office
www.santa-ana.org/cm
Item # 8
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
June 3, 2025
TOPIC: Federal Funding Update

AGENDA TITLE
Federal Funding Update

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file.

GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No

DISCUSSION
During the Budget Work Session on May 20, 2025, staff received a request for a breakdown of the City’s federal funding.

Staff has attached the Expected FY25-26 Federal Funding by Program (Exhibit 1), including the staff positions charged to each. Exhibit 1 also includes early estimates of potential carryovers from FY24-25, subject to City Council approval on or before October 7, 2025. Exhibit 1 includes amounts totaling $167,207,578 for a combination of contracted services and 55.5 full-time equivalent staff positions.

A second list has been attached to this report detailing Federal Grants for Transportation Projects from Public Works (Exhibit 2). Some of the grants on Exhibit 2 have been awarded and are part of the City’s budget; and other grants are in process, meaning the City has or plans to apply for the grant. Exhibit 2 identifies grant amounts totaling $145,250,727.

There is approximately $1.3 million of overlap between Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2, primarily for the Bristol Bike Lanes from 1st to Civic Center.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommendation. Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2 identify funding that could be at risk if the federal government takes action to eliminate the programs and/or earmarks for Santa Ana.

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Federal Funding Update
June 3, 2025

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EXHIBIT(S)

1. Expected FY25-26 Federal Funding by Program

2. Federal Grants for Transportation Projects
Submitted By: Kat Downs, Assistant City Manager
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
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Expected FY25-26 Federal Funding by Program Exhibit 1
Department
Public Works
Grantor Program Title
Bicycle Corridor Improvement
FY26 Proposed Budget
9,311,570
Estimated Carry Over
10,400,492
Projected FY26 Budget FTE
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor
U.S. Department of Labor
19,712,062
100,990
789,950
123,440
293,733
482,366
286,158
69,700
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Police
Police
Police
Police
Police
Police
Police
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
Public Works
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Cluster
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Cluster
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Cluster
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Cluster
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Cluster
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Cluster
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Cluster
WIOA National Dislocated Worker Grants
Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act Cluster
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Urban Area Security Initiative 2019
100,990
789,950
123,440
116,170
185,870
218,470
69,700
41,420
693,510
-
-
-
-

0.5 6.7

0.7 0.5

1.5 1.6

0.3 0.1

2.7 177,563
296,496
67,688
-
11,787
793,238
717,908
5,479,020
226,259
764,970
46,347
23,487
46,342
125
53,207
U.S. Department of Labor 1,486,748
717,908
5,479,020
764,169
764,970
46,347
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Justice
-
Urban Area Security Initiative 2018 537,910
-

2.0 BYRNE DISCR COMMUNITY PROJECT
Culturally and Linguistically Specific Services Program Byrne Justice Assistance Grant 2018
Emergency Management Performance Grants
Hazard Mitigation Grant
HOME Investment Partnerships Program
Community Development Block Grants
Community Development Block Grants
Community Development Block Grants
Emergency Solutions Grant Program
COVID-19 - CDBG-Coronavirus (spell out)
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
Mainstream Vouchers
-
89,560
-
-
113,047
U.S. Department of Homeland Security 46,342
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of the Interior - Bureau of Reclamation Reclamation States Emergency Drought Relief U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Department of Treasury
U.S. Department of Treasury
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Treasury
125
480,860
858,660
1,500,000
2,525,660
422,580
60,200
55,950,000
2,650,000
4,525,000
350,000
6,047,180
2,480,400
-
8,663,741
-
9,144,601
858,660
2,183,772
6,460,583
692,356
327,923
55,950,000
2,650,000
4,525,000
385,913
7,952,408
2,578,060
102,338
2,284,000
538,641
1,170,139
125,000
592,941
1,939,675
191,785
373,631
640,555
15,157,365
64,697

2.0 5.2
683,772
3,934,923
269,776
267,723
-

0.1 0.1
-
-
Mainstream Vouchers 35,913
1,905,228
97,660
102,338
2,284,000
364,321
570,139
100,000
587,941
89,675
63,775
373,631
413,035
15,157,365
64,697
12,905,627
371,009
1,317,637
2,203,734
1,318,304
-

1.7 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers 23.8
Highway Safety Improvement Program
Public Works Active Transportation Program - Federal
Public Works
Police
Police
-
Selective Traffic Enforcement
Equitable Sharing Program (Asset Forfeiture)
Equitable Sharing Program (Asset Forfeiture)
COVID-19 - Emergency Rental Assistance Prog 2
174,320
600,000
25,000
5,000
1,850,000
128,010
-
Police
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
City Manager
Finance & Management Services U.S. Department of Treasury Library
Emergency Housing Voucher Rental Assistance (ARPA)
Emergency Hsng Voucher Rental Assist-Admin Fees (ARPA)
COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA) COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA) COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA) COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA) COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA) COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA) COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA) COVID-19 - HOME-American Rescue Plan Program

0.6 0.0
227,520 2.0
U.S. Department of Treasury -
U.S. Department of Treasury
U.S. Department of Treasury
U.S. Department of Treasury
U.S. Department of Treasury
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Treasury
Police
Public Works
- 0.0
270,950 2.0
-
13,176,577
371,009
1,317,637
2,228,564
1,693,464
200,000
Community Development
Information Technology
Community Development
Community Development
Community Development
-
24,830
375,160
200,000
COVID-19 - Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (ARPA) Housing Choice Voucher Family Self-Sufficiency

1.7 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
94,009,890 73,197,688 167,207,578 55.5
City Council 8 – 3 6/3/2025
Expected FY25-26 Federal Funding by Program
Department Grantor
Exhibit 1
Program Title FY26 Proposed Budget Estimated Carry Over Projected FY26 Budget FTE Row Labels FY26 Proposed Budget Estimated Carry Over Sum of Projected FY26 Budget Sum of FTE U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
U.S. Department of Justice
- 717,908 717,908
537,910
77,572,980
689,560
2,339,520
-
11,966,290
903,630
94,009,890
5,751,747
18,118,260
1,404,943
1,346,774
2,284,000
10,964,811
32,609,245
73,197,688
6,289,657
95,691,240
2,094,503
3,686,294
2,284,000
22,931,101
33,512,875
167,207,578

2.0 33.3
U.S. Department of Labor 14.5
U.S. Department of the Interior - Bureau of Reclamation U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Department of Treasury 5.7
Grand Total 55.5
Row Labels
City Manager
Community Development
Finance & Management Services
Information Technology
Library
Police
Public Works
Grand Total
FY26 Proposed Budget Estimated Carry Over Sum of Projected FY26 Budget 373,631
Sum of FTE
-
80,292,660
227,520
-
373,631
22,460,195
413,035
1,317,637
15,157,365
7,685,708

0.0 49.5

2.0 102,752,855
640,555
1,317,637
15,157,365
9,112,498
-
1,426,790
12,062,920
94,009,890

2.0 2.0

55.5 25,790,117.00
73,197,688
37,853,037
167,207,578
City Council 8 – 4 6/3/2025
Project Program Status Grant
Amount
City Match Total Project
Funds
Santa AnaBlvd.Grade
Separation (SAGS)
RAISE2024 Awarded $25,000,000 $0 $25,000,000
Santa AnaBlvd.Grade
Separation (SAGS)
RAISE2025 Applied $25,000,000 $0 $50,000,000
Santa AnaBlvd.Grade
Separation (SAGS)
TCEP Applied $12,409,000 $0 $62,409,000
Citywide Crosswalk
Improvements
HSIP Awarded $308,070 $34,230 $342,300
First Street Lights HSIP Awarded $2,480,400 $275,600 $2,756,000 Safe Routesto Parks SS4A Awarded $651,200 $162,800 $814,000 Euclid SS4A Applying $11,177,600 $2,794,400 $13,972,000 Euclid Segment 1 STBG/CMAQ Applied $5,698,676 $738,324 $6,437,000 Euclid Segment 2 STBG/CMAQ Applied $5,092,246 $659,754 $5,752,000 Euclid Segment 3 STBG/CMAQ Applied $4,670,843 $605,157 $5,276,000 Fairview STBG/CMAQ Applied $3,098,550 $401,450 $3,500,000 Bristol St Protected
Bike Lanes Phase V
(1st St to CivicCenter
Dr)
CMAQ Awarded $1,320,000 $598,000 $1,918,000
Bristol Protected Bike
Lanes – Warner Ave
to St. Andrew Pl.

CMAQ Awarded $1,508,045 $347,393 $1,855,438
Bristol Protected Bike
Lanes – St. Andrew Pl.
to EdingerAve.

CMAQ Awarded $655,820 $586,000 $1,241,820
Fairview Street and
Bridge Replacement
HBP Applying $44,912,561 $2,062,399 $51,709,011
Warner Av
Improvements ‐ Oak
to Grand (Ph 2)
CMAQ Awarded $1,022,116 $313,259 $1,335,375
Bridge Preventative
Maintenance
Program (BPMP)
HBP Awarded $245,600 $61,400 $307,000
Federal Grants for Transportation Projects Exhibit 2
City Council 8 – 5 6/3/2025
Finance and Management Services
www.santa-ana.org/finance
Item # 9
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
June 3, 2025
TOPIC: Recognition of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies from Various City Funds

AGENDA TITLE
Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies from Various City Funds (General Fund)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the General Fund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.

GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No

DISCUSSION
Annually, the Finance and Management Services Agency (FMSA) reviews a listing of unclaimed monies that are older than three (3) years. The nature of these monies includes unclaimed monies related to deposits, commissary account, and other payments made by the City. State law allows the City to publish a notification of the unclaimed monies, offering the public an opportunity to claim them. In the absence of any claims, the City can recognize them as revenue. State law also allows the City to transfer unclaimed monies, held for a period of one (1) year, without publication for individual items less than $15 or any amount if the depositor’s name is unknown. FMSA has identified $53,512.50 of unclaimed monies that can be recorded as revenue in the General Fund for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The breakout of the unclaimed monies is as follows:

Funds $15 or Greater Amount
Uncashed checks $53,072.79
Funds Less Than $15 Amount
Uncashed checks $ 439.71
Grand Total $53,512.50
City Council 9 – 1 6/3/2025
Recognition of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies from Various City Funds June 3, 2025

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Due Diligence Efforts
Various departments made efforts to contact payees and depositors before the list was compiled for noticing purposes. To ensure the public was aware of the existence of unclaimed monies on file with the City, FMSA staff published a Public Notice (Exhibit 1) in the Orange County Register in April 2025 for two (2) successive weeks in accordance with the applicable Government Code sections. The City did not receive any inquiries regarding the unclaimed monies as a result of the publication. Part of the unclaimed monies included individual items that were less than $15. These monies were not included in the publication per Government Code section 50055.

If the City Council approves the Recommended Action, unclaimed monies in the amount of $53,512.50 will be recorded as revenue in the General Fund, in accordance with the Government Code section 50053.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.

FISCAL IMPACT
Unclaimed monies in the amount of $53,512.50 will be reclassified to the General Fund (account no. 01102002-57010 – Miscellaneous Recoveries).

EXHIBIT(S)

1. Public Notice
Submitted By: Alex Trinidad, Acting Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Agency
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
City Council 9 – 2 6/3/2025
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 9 – 3 6/3/2025
Finance and Management Services
www.santa-ana.org/finance
Item # 10
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
June 3, 2025
TOPIC: FY2024-25 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation Adjustments

AGENDA TITLE
Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation Adjustments

RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Quarter Budget Update.

2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No

DISCUSSION
The FY2024-25 Third Quarter Budget Update provides a General Fund snapshot at the 75% mark of the fiscal year. This report includes updates to revenue estimates, recommended appropriation adjustments, summary information, and a full-time staff vacancy report as of March 31, 2025. Other than the funds noted below in the Restricted Fund Adjustments section, there is nothing significant to report for other City funds.

General Fund Summary
City Council 10 – 1 6/3/2025
FY2024-25 Third Quarter Budget Update & Proposed Appropriation Adjustment June 3, 2025

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Details on the updated revenue estimates and recommended expenditure reductions are provided in the following sections. The revised recurring revenue estimates lowered the required 18% reserve, which is calculated only on recurring revenues, by $129,600.

Based on the net changes in revenues and expenditures, along with the revised reserve requirement, the estimated spendable fund balance as of June 30, 2025 increased by a net amount of $199,070. The new estimated spendable fund balance is now $13.9 million.

The materials provided for the May 20 Budget Work Session indicated an estimated ending spendable balance of $1.4 million. This balance reflects proposed FY 2025-26 one-time allocations, including $10.4 million for various projects and other one-time uses, and an additional $1 million deposit to the Section 115 Pension Trust.

In addition, the City’s General Fund Reserve Policy requires maintaining a reserve equal to 18% of annual recurring revenues. With the projected increase in recurring revenues for FY 2025-26, approximately $1.1 million of the available balance as of June 30, 2025 was shifted to the reserve, reducing the remaining amount available for allocation. After accounting for these proposed uses, the ending estimated spendable balance is $1.4 million.

Overall, after accounting for the adjustments to both revenues and spending, the General Fund remains balanced, with recurring revenues exceeding recurring expenditures by $14,711.

General Fund Revenues
A summary of General Fund revenues follows.

City Council 10 – 2 6/3/2025
FY2024-25 Third Quarter Budget Update & Proposed Appropriation Adjustment June 3, 2025

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Through March 31, 2025, the City received approximately $249.2 million in General Fund revenues, representing 60.8% of the annual budgeted estimates. Because revenues for FY 2024–25 will continue to be accrued through the end of August, this collection rate is consistent with expectations and is on track to meet revenue estimates.

As noted in the Mid-Year Budget Update presented to City Council on March 4, 2025, staff previously made certain adjustments to revenue estimates. For this Third Quarter Budget Update, staff has completed a further review of revenues based on nine months of actual collections and is recommending several additional adjustments to better align with year-end estimates. Notable updates are summarized below.

Jail Revenues
The City's jail revenue continues to decline due to staffing challenges and deferred maintenance, which have limited the jail's ability to operate at full capacity. Based on nine months of billing and activity, staff decreased the jail revenue estimate by $3,820,000, resulting in a revised budget total of $10,330,000.

To address these challenges, staff has implemented several improvements, including adding an additional jail maintenance worker and securing funding to address deferred maintenance needs. As part of the upcoming FY 2025-26 budget process, staff is also proposing pay adjustments for Correctional Officers to improve recruitment and retention, as well as funding for a Pay-to-Stay program designed to generate additional revenue.

Both staffing and facility improvements will be necessary to improve jail capacity and support future revenue recovery.

Planning and Building Charges and Fees
Based on nine months of activity through March 31, 2025, staff decreased the plan check and permit revenue estimate by $3,200,000, resulting in a revised budget total of $8,191,000.

Plan check revenues are generated during the review of development plans to ensure compliance with building codes, zoning regulations, and other applicable standards. Once plans are approved, building permits are issued, generating additional permit fee revenue.

Both plan check and permit activities are sensitive to development trends and broader economic conditions.

The adjustment reflects a continued slowdown in development activity, as higher interest rates have led many developers to delay or pause new projects. According to the National Association of Home Builders, elevated borrowing costs remain a major factor slowing construction nationwide. This trend is expected to continue into Fiscal Year 2025-26 and staff will incorporate updated projections into the upcoming budget process.

City Council 10 – 3 6/3/2025
FY2024-25 Third Quarter Budget Update & Proposed Appropriation Adjustment June 3, 2025

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Paramedic Service Charge
The Public Provider Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (PP-GEMT) program provides supplemental federal reimbursement to public agencies for the cost of emergency medical transports for Medi-Cal patients. To further support agencies, a new federal program increasing reimbursement rates took effect on January 1, 2023, resulting in higher collections than originally estimated. Based on year-to-date activity, staff increased the Paramedic Services Charge revenue estimate by $3,500,000, resulting in a revised budget total of $15,100,000.

Investment Earnings
Initial estimates assumed that American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding balances would significantly decrease by the December 2024 obligation deadline. However, because major projects take time to complete, such as the Main Library renovation, Memorial Park improvements, and others, project balances have remained higher than anticipated.

Combined with continued elevated interest rates, the City has experienced higher investment earnings than originally projected. Accordingly, staff has updated the investment earnings estimate by $1 million, resulting in a revised total of $3,150,000.

Business License Tax
Business Tax revenues continue to exceed original estimates, supported by ongoing compliance efforts led by Treasury Services staff. Based on continued strong performance through the third quarter, staff recommends increasing the revenue estimate by an additional $560,000. This brings the revised total for FY 2024-25 to $18,010,000.

Refuse Franchise Fee Update
The Refuse Franchise Fee revenue estimate was previously updated during the Mid-Year Report based on available data. Following continued strong collections through March, the estimate has been increased by an additional $740,000, bringing the total to $10,240,000 for FY 2024-25. The increase is primarily driven by higher waste collection rates implemented by the City's hauler. As franchise fees are calculated as a percentage of the hauler’s gross receipts, these rate adjustments have resulted in higher revenues to the City.

Utility Users Tax – Electric
As part of the Mid-Year Budget Report on March 4, 2025, staff adjusted the Utility Users Tax revenue estimate for electric services to reflect higher-than-expected receipts. Based on continued strong collections through the third quarter ending March 31, 2025, staff has adjusted the revenue estimate upward by an additional $500,000. This adjustment accounts for sustained higher electricity rates implemented by Southern California Edison (SCE) and elevated demand. The revised Utility Users Tax – Electric revenue budget for FY 2024-25 is now $18,800,000.

City Council 10 – 4 6/3/2025
FY2024-25 Third Quarter Budget Update & Proposed Appropriation Adjustment June 3, 2025

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City Event Sponsorship
The Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency has actively pursued sponsorships to help reduce the City’s share of event costs. To support this, staff recommends appropriating $26,750 to the City Events budget, offset by sponsorship revenue received this fiscal year. These funds will help address cost overages often caused by last-minute requests and expanded event scope.

General Fund Expenditures
A summary of General Fund expenditures follows.

As of March 31, 2025, General Fund expenditures are at 61% of budget, which is relatively consistent with the prior year when expenditures were at 62%.

In accordance with the City’s Budget and Reserve Policy, the General Fund budget must remain balanced, with recurring expenditures not exceeding recurring revenues. To support this requirement and in response to the lower revenue estimates noted above, staff is recommending one-time expenditure reductions. These reductions reflect a $1,036,000 decrease in the salary budget, achieved through vacancy savings in select departments.

City Council 10 – 5 6/3/2025
FY2024-25 Third Quarter Budget Update & Proposed Appropriation Adjustment June 3, 2025

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Litigation Costs
Staff also recommends a one-time adjustment to increase appropriations in the NonDepartmental budget by $300,000 for higher than expected litigation expenses. To account for this trend, the FY 2025-26 Proposed Budget includes a one-time increase in litigation funding.

Restricted Fund Adjustments
Water Enterprise
On June 4, 2024, the City Council approved the sale of Water Revenue Bonds to finance $40 million in high-priority improvements to the City’s water system. These proceeds from the Water Fund support the design, acquisition, and construction of capital improvements.

In accordance with governmental fund accounting standards, capital expenditures are recorded in the Acquisition and Construction Fund.

A housekeeping adjustment has been made to move $14,745,008 in revenue originally recorded in FY 2023–24 to the current fiscal year. This update ensures the Acquisition and Construction Fund’s Spendable Fund Balance accurately reflects reimbursements scheduled for this year and eliminates the current deficit.

A second housekeeping adjustment is also required to increase the transfer from Fund 060, the Water Revenue Fund, to Fund 066, the Acquisition and Construction Fund, by $10,666,969 to ensure proper alignment of resources within the Water Enterprise.

SoCal Gas Community Investment Fund
The City’s Neighborhood Initiatives and Environmental Services (NIES) section of the Planning Division is requesting an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 in advanced grant funds from the SoCal Gas Community Investment Fund and appropriate the same amount to Misc Operating Expense. Monies will be used to purchase purchasing air quality monitors, which monitors air quality on city-owned property and some residential properties, depending on eligibility criteria. This Fund is facilitated by the California Community Foundation, for the Air Pollution Monitors and Air Purifiers (APMAP) project. This initiative addresses significant pollution burdens in the city's most disadvantaged communities, identified by CalEnviroScreen 4.0 and California Healthy Places Index as ranking 90% or above in pollution burden. The grant will fund the project's initial phases focusing on:
(1) Community empowerment through education
(2) Installation of air quality monitors to improve data accessibility for residents. By bridging data gaps and promoting environmental awareness, this project aims to enhance climate resilience and air quality in vulnerable neighborhoods through December 2026.

City Council 10 – 6 6/3/2025
FY2024-25 Third Quarter Budget Update & Proposed Appropriation Adjustment June 3, 2025

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Police Revenue Bonds
The Police Department’s Holding Facility Debt Service was paid off in FY2023-24, leaving an immaterial remaining balance. To formally close the Fund, staff is recommending that the remaining cash balance of $53,470 transfers to the General Fund, which provided most of the funding for the debt service payments. There was a remaining balance in the Fund because the City used interest proceeds in the trustee account to supplement the debt service payments. This resulted in the total payments being less than the total amount transferred from the General Fund.

RDA: Successor Agency Fund
Santa Ana’s Successor Agency finalized the sale of the Third Street and Main Street Parking Lot to the City on April 21, 2025. In accordance with Long Range Property Management Plan approved by the State Department of Finance, the proceeds from this transaction must be remitted to the County of Orange Auditor-Controller for distribution among the various taxing entities. Revenue has been updated to reflect $190,000 from the sale. A corresponding appropriation adjustment of the same amount is requested to authorize payment to the Orange County Auditor-Controller.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.

FISCAL IMPACT
The General Fund Fiscal Impact is detailed on page 2 of this report. Exhibit 1 lists the line item changes to revenue estimates and recommended appropriation adjustments. After accounting for all the revenue and expenditure adjustments, the net impact is a $199,070 increase to the General Fund’s estimated Spendable Fund Balance as of June 30, 2025.

EXHIBIT(S)

1. Line Item Changes to Revenue Estimates and Recommended Adjustments

2. Third Quarter Vacancy Report Summary
Submitted By: Alex Trinidad, Acting Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Agency
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
City Council 10 – 7 6/3/2025
Line Item Changes to Revenue Estimates and Recommended Adjustments Description Account Number Revenue Spending
Utility User Tax- Electric 01102002-50031 500,000
Business Licenses 01102002-50045 560,000
Refuse Franchise Fee 01102002-50058 740,000
Earnings on Investments 01102002-58000 1,000,000
Jail Facility Revenue- US Marshals 01114002-57462 (3,000,000) Jail Facility Revenue- US Marshals San Diego 01114002-57463 (820,000) Paramedic Services Charge 01115002-53510 3,500,000
Building Permits 01116002-51601 (925,000)
Plumbing Permits 01116002-51602 (377,000)
Electrical Permits 01116002-51603 (698,000)
Heating Permits 01116002-51604 (625,000)
Electrical Plan Check 01116002-53601 (75,000)
Plumbing Plan Check 01116002-53602 (75,000)
Mechanical Plan Check 01116002-53603 (55,000)
EIR Developer Fees 01116002-53607 (50,000)
Site Plan Review Charge 01116002-53616 (320,000)
Transfer In, Police Revenue Bonds 01102002-59000-400 53,470 City Events Sponsorship Revenue 01113002-53331 26,750
Increased litigation expenses 01105015-62300 300,000
Increase expenditure budget for City events 01113230-62300 26,750 Use of vacancy savings to offset revenue reductions 01114405-61000 (232,348) Use of vacancy savings to offset revenue reductions 01114445-61000 (379,780) Use of vacancy savings to offset revenue reductions 01116500-61000 (126,210) Use of vacancy savings to offset revenue reductions 01116510-61000 (25,412) Use of vacancy savings to offset revenue reductions 01116530-61000 (167,180) Use of vacancy savings to offset revenue reductions 01116540-61000 (105,070) Other Restricted Fund Totals
Housekeeping adjustment to move revenue originally recorded in FY23-24 06617002-59301 14,745,008 Housekeeping adjustment to move revenue originally recorded in FY23-24 06617002-50001 (10,079,528) EXHIBIT 1
City Council 10 – 8 6/3/2025
Line Item Changes to Revenue Estimates and Recommended Adjustments Description Account Number Revenue Spending
Housekeeping adjustment to increase the transfer from Water Revenue to the Acquisition & Construction Fund 06017019-68000-066 10,666,969 Housekeeping adjustment to increase the transfer from Water Revenue to the Acquisition & Construction Fund 06617002-59000-060 10,666,969 SoCal Gas Community Investment grant funds to purchase air quality monitors 13116002-52040 50,000 SoCal Gas Community Investment grant funds to purchase air quality monitors 13116501-63001 50,000 Closure of Fund 400- Police Department Revenue Bonds 40019020-68000-011 53,470 Third & Main Street Parking Lot Sale proceeds & distribution to various taxing entities 67018002-57071 190,000
Third & Main Street Parking Lot Sale proceeds & distribution to various taxing entities 67018850-69142 190,000
City Council 10 – 9 6/3/2025
As of March 31, 2025
Department
FY 24 - 25
Adopted Positions
Unfunded
Positions
GF Vacancies Non-GF Vacancies Total Vacancies Hiring Freeze Vacancies
Total Funded
Vacancies
% of Dept.

Vacancies
City Manager's Office 15 3 1 4 0 4 27%
City Attorney's Office 23 3 4 7 0 7 30%
City Clerk 7 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Community Development 79 2 11 13 0 13 16%
Finance & Management Services 72 9 3 12 0 12 17%
Information Technology 24 0 8 8 0 8 33%
Human Resources 32 3 4 7 0 7 22%
Planning & Building 97 13 1 14 0 14 14%
Police Department 660 18 105 1 106 5 83 13%
Parks, Rec & Community Svcs 69 5 3 8 0 8 12%
Library 38 0 0 0 0 0 0%
Public Works Agency 319 12 39 51 0 51 16%
Total 1435 18 155 75 230 5 207 16%
EXHIBIT 2
City Council 10 – 10 6/3/2025
Library
www.santa-ana.org/library
Item # 11
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
June 3, 2025
TOPIC: Delhi Library Branch Security Cameras

AGENDA TITLE
Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System at the Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program a security camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A-2025- XXX).

GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes

DISCUSSION
Ensuring safe, equitable, and accessible facilities is an important part of providing Library Services to the community. Installing security cameras at each of the Library locations will help to meet this goal. For the new Delhi Library Branch, Siemens Industry, Inc. (“Siemens”) will provide, install, and program six (6) IP security cameras, associated hardware, cabling, server, switch, uninterruptible power supply, and wall cabinet. Siemens will also provide device licenses and ensure the camera system integrates into the City’s existing security platform. The cameras will be located within the Library’s leased space, both inside and within the Library’s gated exterior patio.

Construction of the Delhi Library is anticipated to be complete in July 2025.

The Santa Ana Police Department currently has an agreement with Siemens for ongoing, City-wide video surveillance system maintenance, repair, and installation services through Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 20-053. Siemens has provided security camera system services to the City since 2013.

Santa Ana City Municipal Code Section 2-807 authorizes the City to award agreements following a competitive bidding process by other public agencies meeting the City’s City Council 11 – 1 6/3/2025
Delhi Library Branch Security Cameras
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requirements. RFP No. 20-053, as completed by the Santa Ana Police Department, meets this requirement.

The Library Services Agency is seeking a new agreement with Siemens in order to help ensure that the Santa Ana Police Department is able to maintain proper compliance with federal requirements for grant funding related to the existing agreement.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the current FY 24-25 budget in following account. Any funds not expended at the end of the fiscal year will be presented to City Council for approval of carryovers to FY 25-26. Future fiscal year funding for ongoing camera system maintenance in the estimated annual amount of $5,000 to $8,000 will be included in the Library’s proposed budget for City Council consideration.

Fiscal
Year
Accounting UnitAccount #Fund
Description
Accounting Unit,
Account Description Amount
FY 24-25 01111017 –
63001 General Fund
Library Service
EnhancementMiscellaneous
Operating Expenses
$64,603
TOTAL $64,603

EXHIBIT(S)

1. Agreement
Submitted By: Brian Sternberg, Executive Director of Library Services Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
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AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND
SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. TO PROVIDE SECURITY CAMERA INSTALLATION AND

INTEGRATION FOR THE DELHI LIBRARY
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this 3rd day of June, 2025 by and between Siemens Industry, Inc. (“Consultant”), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California (“City”).

RECITALS
A. The City desires to retain a Consultant having special skill and knowledge in the field of security camera installation and integration for a security camera project at the Delhi Library.

B. Consultant represents that Consultant is able and willing to provide such services to the City.

C. In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be expected from a professional contracting firm in the field.

NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultant shall perform the tasks and obligations including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidental customary work required to fully and adequately complete the services described and set forth in Consultant’s Proposal, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.

2. COMPENSATION
a. City agrees to pay, and Consultant agrees to accept as total payment for its services under this Agreement, the rates and charges identified in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The total sum to be expended under the term of this Agreement shall not exceed $64,603.00.
b. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. City and Consultant agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made through Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. Consultant agrees to execute the City’s standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required documentation.

Upon verification of the data provided, the City will be authorized to deposit payments directly into Consultant’s account(s) with financial institutions. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance set forth in the Recitals City Council 11 – 3 6/3/2025

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which may reasonably be expected by City.

3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and terminate on October 31, 2025, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 17, below.

4. PREVAILING WAGES
Consultant is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq., and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq., (“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects. If the services being performed are part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by the Prevailing Wage Laws, and the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Consultant agrees to fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws.

Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold the City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.

5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an independent contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.

6. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use, modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). Consultant shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement. Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.

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7. INSURANCE
Consultant shall procure and maintain for the duration of the agreement, the following insurance coverages:

Minimum Scope and Limit of Insurance. Consultant shall maintain limits of insurance coverage in the following minimum amounts and shall be at least as broad as:
• Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01 covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations, property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.
• Automobile Liability (AL): Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1 (any auto), with combined single limits of $1,000,000. In the event Consultant does not maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, City will accept evidence of personal automobile insurance with existing limits, which can be lower than $1,000,000. • Workers’ Compensation (W/C): as required by the State of California, with statutory limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident, per employee, per policy for bodily injury or disease. This requirement can be waived if Consultant has no employees.
• If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimums shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.

Other Insurance Provisions. The insurance policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:
• CGL and AL policies: City of Santa Ana, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds with respect to liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of the Consultant including materials, parts, equipment, and personnel furnished in connection with such work or operations. • All required insurance policies: Insurance company(ies) agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid under the terms of any policy which arise from work performed by Consultant for City.
• All required insurance policies: For any claims related to this contract, Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary and any insurance maintained by City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it. • All required insurance policies: A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability.
• Each insurance policy required herein shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled, suspended, voided, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed by the carrier, or materially City Council 11 – 5 6/3/2025

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changed except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to City. Ten (10) days prior written notice shall be provided to City for policy cancellation or non-renewal due to non-payment.
• Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana, Attention: (Name of Department Staff Responsible for Agreement), Address of Department Responsible for Agreement, M-XX, Santa Ana, CA 92701. The name and location of the event should be included in the Description of Operations section of each certificate.

Self-Insured Retentions. Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City.

City may require Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.

Acceptability of Insurers. Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the state of California with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to City.

Verification of Coverage. Consultant shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all policy endorsements to Entity before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior to the work beginning shall not waive Consultant’s obligation to provide them. City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.

Claims Made Policies. If any of the required policies provide coverage on a claims-made basis:
• The retroactive date must be shown and must be before the date of the contract or the beginning of work.
• Insurance must be maintained and evidence of insurance must be provided for at least three (3) years after completion of work.
• If coverage is canceled or non-renewed, and not replaced with another claims-made policy form with a retroactive date prior to the contract effective date, Company must purchase “extended reporting” coverage for a minimum of three (3) years after completion of work.

Subcontractors. Consultant shall require and verify that all sub-contractors maintain insurance meeting all the requirements stated herein, and Consultant shall ensure that City is an additional insured on insurance required from sub-contractors.

Special Risks or Circumstances. City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.

8. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for personal City Council 11 – 6 6/3/2025

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injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the negligent operations of the Consultant or its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons acting on their behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2) from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.

9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and employees against any and all liability, including costs, and attorney’s fees, for infringement of any United States’ letters patent, trademark, or copyright contained in the work product or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement.

10. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and invoices shall be clearly identifiable.

Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours.

Consultant shall allow inspection of all work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three (3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement.

11. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. “Confidential Information” shall include all nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary City Council 11 – 7 6/3/2025

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and/or agent of the other party is covered by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e) is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the City.

12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interest and shall not have interests, direct or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this Agreement.

13. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:

To City: City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
Library Services Director
Library Services Agency
City of Santa Ana
26 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92702
To Consultant: Siemens Industry, Inc.

Attn: Benjamin Peeples
14930 Greenlead St.

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter, any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these timeframes, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.

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14. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and Consultant regarding the subject matter herein, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant or the City. Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any party, which are not embodied herein.

15. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant, Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without the City’s prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to limit the City’s ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Consultants retained by City.

16. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.

17. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of termination.

In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to deliver to the City all work product completed as of such date, and in such case such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems appropriate. b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.

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18. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, relation, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, termination or other employment related activities or in connection with any activities under this Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.

19. JURISDICTION-VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity, interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.

20. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses, permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.

21. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and attorney’s fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully set forth in the body of this Agreement.
[signatures appear on following page]
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC. TO PROVIDE SECURITY CAMERA INSTALLATION AND

INTEGRATION FOR THE DELHI LIBRARY
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first above written.

ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
________________________ _________________________
Jennifer L. Hall Alvaro Nuñez
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC.

SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
By: _____________________ ____________________________
Jonathan T. Martinez Benjamin Peeples
Assistant City Attorney Branch General Manager

RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL
____________________________
Brian Sternberg
Library Services Director
Library Services Agency
Benjamin Peeples (May 20, 2025 08:02 PDT)
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PROPOSAL
Delhi Library - VMS & CCTV Installation

PREPARED BY
Siemens Industry, Inc. ("Siemens")

PREPARED FOR

CITY OF SANTA ANA

DELIVERED ON
April 24, 2025

EXHIBIT A
City Council 11 – 12 6/3/2025
Proposal #: 9636090
Date: April 24, 2025
Contact Information
Sales Executive: Hannah Canales
Branch Address: 6141 Katella Avenue
Cypress, CA 90630
Telephone: (657) 413-8648
Email Address: [email protected]
Customer Contact: Library Team
Customer: CITY OF SANTA ANA
Address: 20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA
SANTA ANA CA 92701
Services shall be provided at: Delhi Library
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Scope of Work
Siemens has been asked by City of Santa Ana - Delhi Library, to provide and install (6) IP cameras and associated hardware. Siemens will provide the server, switch, and enclosures as listed in the equipment list.

Siemens will run the cabling to each IP camera, install/program the IP cameras, install/program the Gen 11 Server to provide a fully operational system. This agreement will be executed in accordance with the City of Santa Ana Police Department’s Agreement A-2020-202.

Equipment List
Qty Ref # Description
2 PNM-C16013RVQ 4MP x 4, AI, IR mini multi-directional camera 2 PNM-12082RVD
HANWHA- PNM-12082RVD-NETWORK VANDAL OUTDOOR 2CH IR DOME CAMERA, (6MP X 2 SENSORS) 12MP @ 15FPS, 3.4~6.8MM(2X) (95.08°~47.64°) MOTORIZED VARIFOCAL LENS, TRIPLE CODEC (H.265/H.264/MJPEG), IR VIEWABLE LENGTH 25M (82FT), USB PORT FOR EASY INSTALLATION, 2 QNV-8080R
HANWHA- QNV-8080R-WISENET Q NETWORK OUTDOOR VANDAL DOME CAMERA, 5MP @ 30FPS, MOTORIZED VARI-FOCAL LENS 3.1X (3.2 ~ 10.0MM) (100°~31°), TRIPLE CODEC H.265/H.264/MJPEG WITH WISESTREAM II, 120DB WDR, IR LEDS RANGE 98', DEFOCUS DETECTION, HALLWAY VIEW, 2 SBP-200HMW Cap Adapter
2 SBP-300CMW1 Ceiling Mount
2 SBP-215HMW Cap Adapter
2 SBP-300WMW1 Wall Mount
2 SBP-300KMW1 HANWHA- SBP-300KMW1-CORNER MOUNT ADAPTER ACCESSORY, USE WITH SBP-300WMW1, WHITE COLOR, MADE OF ALUMINUM
2 SBV-136BW HANWHA- SBV-136BW-BACK BOX WITH KNOCKOUTS (QNV-8080R,QNV-6082R),

WHITE COLOR
6 8Y-XPECL34 Video
6 8Y-Y3OIXCO34 MILESTONE-THREE YEARS OPT-IN SUP FOR XPROTECT CORPORATE FEDERATED ARCHITECT. DEVICE CH
1 HPE DL380 HPE DL380 Gen11 12LFF, Xeon-Silver 2.8Ghz, 2x HPE 16GB RAM, 8x 16TB, 4x 960gb, 2x 480gb Boot Drive.
1 #Q00CQMKF UPS AMER PWR SRT1500RMXLA + 2 of AMER PWR SRT48RMBP 1 SRWF6U36 Vertical Mount Server Cabinet
1 TEG-S17 Gigabit Switch
1 760180042 24-PORT PATCH PANEL CAT6
10 760237785 UNIPRISE MODULAR RJ45 JACK CAT 6
1 TPE-TG240G 24 POE+ Switch
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Qty Ref # Description
1 SRW6U SMARTRACK 6U WALL MT CABINET ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING 6 R9999 Patch Cords
Pricing Summary
Pricing Summary Sell Price
Equipment $39,751.83
Miscellaneous Materials $3,861.88
Labor $7,504.39
LV Integrated $11,484.12
Travel $0.00
Tax $2,000.31
Total Quote Price $64,602.53*
This price is firm for 30 days from the date of this proposal. *Siemens' pricing is subject to adjustment for any direct or indirect new or modified taxes, duties, tariffs, or equivalent measures imposed by any U.S. or foreign governmental authority that are applicable to our offering, including any hardware, software, or service components contained therein. Siemens shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment in pricing to reflect the impacts of any such measures. Please note that the aforementioned measures specifically include any price adjustments required as a result of increased costs incurred by Siemens due to tariffs imposed by any governmental authority (including, without limitation, increased costs due to tariffs imposed by any governmental authority on Siemens' vendors).

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Clarifications & Exclusions
Clarifications:
• Work to be performed M-F, 7am-4p, excluding Holidays. • Pricing includes standard ground shipping.
• Specialist labor is in Prevailing Wage.
• Pricing includes one (1) year warranty on materials.
• If additional work is needed, a change order will follow. • Supply chain delays may lead to significant lead times • Siemens has included Milestone Device Licenses.
• Siemens proposal is being submitted based on the above means and methods and scope of work provided herein, and pricing is reflective of the above scope of work only. • Siemens requires that this proposal is signed and or included as an exhibit to any contract documentation as our stipulated scope of work.
• This agreement will be executed in accordance with the City of Santa Ana Police Department’s Agreement A-2020-202
Exclusions:
• Construction permits to be excluded.
• Costs associated with schedule acceleration, project meetings, multiple trips onsite due to incompletion of others, or multiple unplanned phases are excluded. • Fiber, coring, conduit is excluded.
• Engineer drawings are excluded.
• Performance or Payment bonds are excluded.
• Patching and Painting is excluded from Siemens scope. • Siemens assumes 120VAC at required locations (server, monitor, switch, etc.) and is excluded from Siemens scope.
• Fire caulking currently excluded and assumed provided by others (party providing conduit).

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Payment Terms
Payment Terms Acceptance Agreement
The total price of: $64,602.53 and the estimated return on investment are based on the items outlined in this proposal. ANY STATEMENTS MADE HEREIN REGARDING SAVINGS THAT MAY BE ACHIEVED BY IMPLEMENTING THE SERVICES OFFERED IN THIS PROPOSAL ARE ESTIMATES ONLY. NO WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESSED OR

IMPLIED, SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO ARISE FROM SUCH STATEMENTS, NOR SHALL SUCH STATEMENTS BE

CONSTRUED AS CONSTITUTING A GUARANTEE BY SIEMENS THAT SUCH SAVINGS WILL OCCUR IF THE SERVICES ARE IMPLEMENTED.

The Buyer acknowledges that when accepted by the Buyer as proposed by Siemens Industry, Inc., this Proposal and the Siemens RAM Projects Business Standard Terms and Conditions, (together with any other documents incorporated into the forgoing) shall constitute the entire agreement of the parties with respect to its subject matter. BY EXECUTION HEREOF, THE SIGNER CERTIFIES THAT (S)HE HAS READ ALL OF THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS AND DOCUMENTS, THAT SIEMENS OR ITS REPRESENTATIVES HAVE MADE NO

AGREEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS EXCEPT AS SET FORTH THEREIN, AND THAT (S)HE IS DULY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THE SIGNATURE PAGE ON BEHALF OF THE BUYER.

Proposal is valid for thirty (30) days from the delivery date of April 24, 2025. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice date.

Payment Terms: 25% mobilization in advance, progress payments Total: $64,602.53
Siemens Industry, Inc. invoices paid by credit card may be subject to a surcharge of up to 2%.

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Terms & Conditions Link(s)
Terms and Conditions (Click to download)
Terms & Conditions (Restricted)
(www.siemens.com/standard-terms-project-restricted)
Price Escalation. If, during the term of this Contract, the price of various materials or labor or logistics are increased as reflected by CRU/IHS Markit/CMAI/COMEX market index, then Siemens may increase the Contract Sum or apply a surcharge to Customer accordingly.

To the extent applicable, the following Addendum(s) are incorporated and made part of the Siemens Standard Terms and Conditions:

Click on addendum below to read/download
Mass Notification
(www.siemens.com/mass-notification-addendum)
Monitoring
(www.siemens.com/monitoring-addendum)
Online Backup and Data Protection
(www.siemens.com/data-backup-addendum)
Software License Warranty
(www.siemens.com/software-license-addendum)
Consulting
(www.siemens.com/rider-consulting)
Shooter Detection System
(www.siemens.com/shooter-detection-addendum)
Body Temperature
(www.siemens.com/thermal-camera-addendum)
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Hannah Canales
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9636090
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$64,602.53
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April 24, 2025
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Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
www.santa-ana.org/parks
Item # 12
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
June 3, 2025
TOPIC: Facility Use Agreement with Santiago Park Archers Club

AGENDA TITLE
Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of the Archery Range at Santiago Park

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility Use Agreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable to the City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of the Santiago Park Archery Range for a five-year term beginning June 5, 2025 through June 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX).

GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes

DISCUSSION
The Santiago Park Archers Club is a non-profit organization and an official charter club of the National Field Archery Association. The club meets at the Santiago Archery Range every Tuesday evening from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Additionally, the club hosts two tournaments each year, attracting several other archery clubs from across the United States.

Established in the 1970s, the Santiago Park Archers Club has been an active user of the Santiago Park Archery Range for over 40 years. Throughout this time, they have consistently held permits to access the range and have demonstrated a commitment to maintaining the facility, often leaving it in better condition than they found it. Additionally, the Archers Club has organized clean-up efforts in the Santiago Park area with the involvement of their members.

Recently, the Santiago Park Archers Club engaged in discussions with the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency (PRCSA) to establish a long-term facilities use agreement. This agreement will enhance the City’s protections by requiring additional insurance from the Club, while the City will waive fees for two extra tournaments hosted by the Club. This collaboration will simplify administrative processes by reducing the need for multiple rental permits.

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Facility Use Agreement with Santiago Park Archers Club
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The annual cost is based on the established fees of the Group 2 Youth Non-Profit Organization rate detailed in the Miscellaneous Fee Schedule, less the amount related to the waived fees for the two additional tournaments. Given the organization's non-profit status and its involvement with youth participants, staff determined it was appropriate to apply the Group 2 rate fee. Should there be any modifications to the Fee Schedule, the annual rate will be adjusted accordingly to reflect the current Adopted Fee Schedule.

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the facilities use agreement with the Santiago Park Archers Club. This agreement would grant the Club access to the Santiago Park Archery Range for ongoing archery-related activities, strengthen protection for the City against liability, and decrease the time and costs associated with facility rental permits for the Santa Ana Archery Range while facilitating a safe environment for these activities.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funds will be deposited in the Parks, Recreation and Community Services, General Fund Revenue Account (01113002-57361 - PRCSA Recreation Facility Rental).

EXHIBIT(S)

1. Facilities Use
Agreement
Submitted By: Hawk Scott, Executive Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Services
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
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FACILITY USE AGREEMENT WITH SANTIAGO PARK ARCHERS FOR USE

OF THE SANTIAGO PARK ARCHERY RANGE
THIS FACILITY USE AGREEMENT is made and entered into on 5th day of June, 2025 by and between Santiago Park Archers, a California non-profit corporation (“User”), and the CITY OF SANTA ANA, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California (“City”). City and User are also referred to as “the Parties.”

RECITALS
A. The City is the owner of Santiago Park, including the Santiago Archery Range, located at 600 E. Memory Lane in the City of Santa Ana.

B. User is a California non-profit mutual benefit corporation.

C. City acknowledges the community need for programs such as those offered by User that encourage Santa Ana residents to engage in archery related activities and offer such activities in a safe environment.

The parties agree as follows:

1. GRANT OF PERMISSION AND FACILITIES TO BE USED
City hereby grants User the limited, non-exclusive right to utilize designated areas of Santiago Park and its archery range (“Facilities”) pursuant to the terms set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

2. PUBLIC PURPOSE
City acknowledges the public benefit provided by User to the City of Santa Ana through its uses and that User is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation. User shall be charged an annual rate under this Agreement, as set forth in Exhibit A.

3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above, for a term of five (5) years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. The term of this Agreement may be extended for up to two (2), one (1) year periods upon a writing executed by the City Manager and City Attorney.

4. COMPLIANCE WITH RULES AND REGULATIONS
User shall use and occupy the Facilities in a safe and careful manner and shall comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws in its use of and activities in the Facilities, including as to the conduct of its employees, agents, clients, customers, guests, City Council 12 – 3 6/3/2025

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