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REQUEST FOR <br />COUNCIL ACTION <br />CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: <br />DECEMBER 3, 2019 <br />TITLE <br />APPROVE A SECOND AMENDMENT TO <br />AGREEMENT WITH DOWNTOWN INC. IN <br />THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 TO PROVIDE <br />CLEAN AND SAFE PROGRAM FOR <br />DOWNTOWN SANTA ANA <br />{STRATEGIC PLAN NO. 3, 4A} <br />/s/Kristine <br />CITY MANAGER <br />CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: <br />APPROVED <br />❑ As Recommended <br />❑ As Amended <br />❑ Ordinance on 1 si Reading <br />❑ Ordinance on 2ntl Reading <br />❑ Implementing Resolution <br />❑ Set Public Hearing For <br />CONTINUED TO <br />�1��►1�1�1:3q:7 <br />RECOMMENDED ACTION <br />Authorize the City Manager to execute a Second Amendment to the Downtown Clean and Safe <br />Program Services Agreement with Downtown Inc. (DTI) in the amount of $500,000 for the period <br />of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, subject to non -substantive changes approved by <br />the City Manager and City Attorney. <br />DISCUSSION <br />On January 31, 2013, the City executed a Settlement and Release Agreement with Downtown <br />Inc. to fund the downtown's Clean and Safe program for three years in an amount of $400,000 <br />per year. The terms of the Agreement automatically renewed each year. On January 10, 2018, <br />the City terminated the Settlement and Release Agreement and executed a new agreement for <br />Clean and Safe Program Services with Downtown Inc. in the amount of $500,000 per year. <br />The Downtown Clean and Safe Program provides daily litter maintenance, power washing, and <br />security services to the downtown. These crucial maintenance service beautify the downtown <br />district and enhance the image of the commercial core (Exhibit 1). The activity is designed to <br />enhance customer experience, increase commerce, and help to attract and retain new <br />businesses within the district. Funds for these services are made available through increased <br />revenue from patrons that park in the downtown. <br />Staff recommends that the City Council approve the second amendment to the Downtown Clean <br />& Safe Program Agreement with Downtown Inc. in order to maintain a clean and safe downtown <br />area for residents, businesses and visitors. The Clean & Safe Program has the ability to address <br />maintenance issues, mitigate homelessness impacts, and provide a welcoming downtown area <br />for the City. <br />25D-1 <br />