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