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AGENDA ITEM NO. 20 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND <br />CONSIDERATION <br />20.Approve a Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for <br />Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center <br />Department(s): Public Works Agency <br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement <br />with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC to compensate the City $11,627 per <br />month, with any partial month prorated at $388 per day, for the lease of <br />approximately 4,429 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional <br />Transportation Center for a 12-month term beginning on July 16, 2024 and ending <br />July 15, 2025, with the option of 12 one -month extensions, for a total of $279,850 <br />in lease revenue for the entire term of the agreement, including optional extensions <br />(Agreement No. A-2024-102). <br />MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra asked for clarification regarding the intended <br />tenant uses for the office space. <br />Public Works Director Nabil Saba indicated staff is exploring options to optimize <br />the use of space. <br />Acting City Manager Alvaro Nunez clarified that Economic Development will <br />collaborate with Public Works to recruit businesses for the train station. <br />Mayor Amezcua expressed concern regarding safety and stated this area should <br />be a priority area. <br />Councilmember Lopez echoed support for space optimization to benefit micro <br />businesses owned by city residents. <br />MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended <br />action for Item No. 20, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. <br />The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: <br />AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER <br />HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, <br />COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER <br />VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA <br />NOES: NONE <br />ABSTAIN: NONE <br />ABSENT: NONE <br />Status: 7 — 0 — Pass <br />CITY COUNCIL 11 JULY 16, 2024 <br />