HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 04 - Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 18, 2023CITY COUNCIL 1 July 18, 2023
DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
July 18, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:45 P.M.
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session Meeting to order at 5:10 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Penaloza, Phan, and Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were
present. Councilmember Hernandez joined the meeting at 5:13 P.M. and Mayor Pro Tem
Lopez joined the meeting during Closed Session.
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ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho announced that an immediate need to take action arose
following the posting of the agenda regarding two matters
1. Conference with Legal Counsel regarding anticipated litigation concerning the urgency
ordinance related to Assembly Bill 2011 exemptions.
2. Existing administrative matter concerning the Santa Ana Police Officers Association vs.
City of Santa Ana regarding an unfair practice charge.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to add the two items to the Closed
Session Agenda, seconded by Councilmember Phan.
The motion carried, 5-0-0-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,
COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM
LOPEZ
Status: 5-0 0-2- Pass
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
MINUTES: No public comments were received regarding Closed Session agenda Items.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A.Marco Pescina v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court, Central District of
California, Case No. 8:20cv0178 CJC (DFMx)
B.Stephanie Avila v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case
No. 30202001131418CUPOCJC
C.Francisco Valencia v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case
No. 30202201246596CUPOCJC
D.Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Santa Ana Police Department, Orange
County Superior Court, Case No. 30202301330782CUOECJC
E.Santa Ana Police Officers Association v. City of Santa Ana, Injunctive Relief
No. 834, Unfair Practice Charge No. LA-CE-1658-M
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2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1)
TITLES: City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk
3.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of
Section 54956.9: One potential case (July 17, 2023 letter from California Attorney
General’s Office concerning urgency ordinance related to AB2011 exemptions)
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City
business.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 5:14 P.M.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the Regular City Council Meeting at 6:41 P.M.
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Penaloza, Phan, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem
Lopez (arrived at 6:45 P.M.), and Mayor Amezcua were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilmember Penaloza
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Reverend Derrell Durley, Brown Temple CME
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall noted a correction to Agenda Item No. 10 which should
read “Full Term expiring December 8, 2026.”
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Elks Lodge for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez to Adriana Martinez and
Alicia Rojas for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Ingardia Produce
Inc. in Celebration of their 50Year Anniversary.
4. Certificates of Recognition Presented By Councilmember Phan to Silvestre Basilio
Chamu, Eric Castelan, Timothy Pagano, and Monique Leon for Outstanding
Contributions to the Community.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented a certificate of recognition to the Elks Lodge for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community and their generous donations of ballistic vests
for K9 officers.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez presented a certificate of recognition to Adriana Martinez and Alicia
Rojas for Outstanding Contributions to the Community and thanked them.
Councilmember Penaloza presented a certificate of recognition to Ingardia Produce Inc. for
their 50 year anniversary.
Councilmember Phan presented certificates of recognition to Silvestre Basilio Chamu, Eric
Castelan, Timothy Pagano, and Monique Leon for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
and going above and beyond the scope of duty.
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STAFF PRESENTATION
5. Homelessness Update
MINUTES: Homeless Services Division Manager Ken Gominsky provided a brief
presentation.
Councilmember Hernandez requested staff’s next presentation include information on
agencies geared in assisting with substance abuse issues.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez spoke regarding the Statewide Study of People Experiencing
Homelessness.
Mayor Amezcua thanked Senator Umberg and Assembly Member Valencia for their
assistance in securing state funding to address homelessness in the City.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported that by a unanimous vote, Council
approved the following settlements for Closed Session Item No. 1.
A.Marco Pescina v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court, Central District of
California, Case No. 8:20-cv-0178 CJC (DFMx) – Settlement amount of $95,000
B.Stephanie Avila v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No.
30-2020-01131418-CU-PO-CJC - Settlement amount of $375,000
C.Francisco Valencia v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No.
30-2022-01246596-CU-PO-CJC - Settlement amount of $125,000
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for
ALL comments on agenda and non-agenda items, except for public hearings. Comments for
public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua addressed public comments received regarding Item No. 33
of the June 20, 2023 agenda pertaining to crossing guards.
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall provided a brief update on the recall election certification
resolution.
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: seven (7)
non-agenda comments, two (2) comments regarding Agenda Item No. 5, one (1) comment
regarding Agenda Item No. 14, one (1) comment regarding Agenda Item No. 18, five (5)
comments regarding Agenda Item No. 27, one (1) comment regarding Agenda Item No. 31,
four (4) comments regarding Agenda Item No. 34, and 77 comments regarding Agenda Item
No. 39.
The following speakers addressed Council via teleconference:
1. Bulmaro Vicente spoke in opposition to Agenda Item Nos. 34 and 39.
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2. Delilah Snell provided comments regarding downtown construction.
3. John Ramirez spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
4. Martha, Riverview Association, spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
5. Sandra Peña Sarmiento requested a new community center in the Pacific Park
Community.
6. Victor Mendez thanked Parks and Recreation staff for assisting him when he suffered
a medical emergency at the Juneteenth event and spoke regarding Agenda Item No.
39.
7. Victor Payan provided comments regarding the Cypress Fire Station and the
proposed recall election against Mayor Pro Tem Lopez.
8. Ginnette Sanchez requested a follow up regarding the location of the Fiesta Patrias
event.
9. Kelley Kraus-Lee spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 39.
The following speakers addressed Council in-person:
10. Thuy Luong (translation: Vietnamese) spoke in opposition to a recall election against
Councilmember Phan and the City’s code enforcement process.
11.Michelle Cisneros commented on the Personnel Board and its duties.
12.Manuel Michael Pineda spoke regarding an incident he experienced with the Orange
County Sheriff's Department in 2016.
13.Colin Gawranski spoke in opposition to short term rentals in the City.
14.Linda Kveen spoke in opposition to short term rentals in the City.
15.Dale Helvig provided comments regarding the MySantaAna app, street
improvements, and in support of Agenda Item Nos. 34 and 39.
16.Lorena Vidaurri spoke in support of Agenda Item Nos. 32 and 39.
17.Sue Pallack spoke regarding homelessness in the City.
18.Fred Smoller provided comments regarding the Orange County Sustainability
Decathlon and requested Council’s support in funding climate change action in
Orange County.
19.Danny Vega spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
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20.Selica Diaz spoke in support of the Parks and Recreation Department and requested
Council reopen the digital library located in the Roosevelt Walker Community Center.
21.Ana Padilla requested the Fiestas Patrias event be held downtown not on Flower St.
22.Claudio Bornanchini spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
23.Shawn Makhani spoke regarding the hardships downtown businesses are
experiencing.
24.Frida Ramirez spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39 and commented on Agenda
Item No. 14.
25.Maribel Gomez (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding hardships downtown
businesses are experiencing and requested the Fiestas Patrias event be held
downtown.
26.Lupe Rincon spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
27.Marcela Prado requested financial assistance for downtown businesses and that the
Fiestas Patrias event be held downtown.
28.Lisa Tran spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
29.Chris spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39 and commented on his experiences
with homeless individuals in the City.
30.Alba Bac (translation: Spanish) requested adjustable solid waste rates for churches.
31.David Ball spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
32.Zoila Lubin provided comments regarding Summer Splash Camp and in support of
Agenda Item No. 39.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 35.
MINUTES: At 9:16 P.M., Councilmember Vazquez pulled Agenda Item No. 13 for
separate discussion and consideration and requested a brief comment on Agenda Item
No. 31.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez requested a brief comment on Agenda Item No. 31.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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Councilmember Hernandez requested a brief comment on Agenda Item Nos. 14 and 16
and pulled Agenda Item No. 31 for separate discussion and consideration.
Councilmember Bacerra pulled Agenda Item Nos. 14 and 18 for separate discussion and
consideration.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 14 as the listed entity is a
client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker, and recorded a No vote on Agenda Item No.
34.
Mayor Amezcua pulled Agenda Item Nos. 13, 14, and 31 for separate discussion and
consideration.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve staff recommendations on the
following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 35 with the exception of Agenda Item
Nos. 13, 14, 18, and 31, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 - Pass
MINUTES: At 9:27 P.M., Mayor Amezcua considered the agenda out of order and heard
Item No. 39 after approval of the Consent Calendar (see Page No. 26).
39.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Have the Santa Ana Police
Department Immediately Implement an Intoxication Detention and Service
Offering Policy – Councilmember Bacerra
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra provided a summary of Agenda Item No. 39 and
addressed public intoxication through detention and service offerings.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
Councilmembers Vazquez and Hernandez spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 39.
Councilmember Phan requested additional information regarding the implementation of
Agenda Item No. 39.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez requested additional information regarding housing vouchers,
rehabilitation services, mental health services, and transportation services.
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Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 39.
6. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of November 15, 2022, the Regular Meeting of
December 6, 2022, and the Special Meeting of December 13, 2022.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
8. Appoint Michael Chu Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5
Representative to the Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a
PartialTerm Expiring December 10, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Michael Chu to the Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizen
Oversight Committee as the Ward 5 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez administered the Oath of Office to Michael Chu.
9. Appoint Idalia RiosPacheco Nominated by Councilmember Vazquez as the Ward 2
Representative to the Community Development Commission for a PartialTerm
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Idalia Rios-Pacheco to the Community Development
Commission as the Ward 2 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to
SAMC Sec. 2-326(a) requires five affirmative votes)
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall administered the Oath of Office to Idalia
Rios-Pacheco.
10.Appoint Lorena Vidaurri Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for a
FullTerm Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Lorena Vidaurri to the Environmental and Transportation
Advisory Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall administered the Oath of Office to Lorena Vidaurri.
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11.ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by
Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 Representatives for a FullTerm Expiring
December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Re-appoint and administer Oaths of Office to:
1.Robyn MacNair - Arts and Culture Commission
2.Winston Covington – Community Development Commission
3.Alberta Christy – Historic Resources Commission
4.Cory Nelson – Parks, Recreation and Community Services Commission
5.Berenice Ballinas – Personnel Board
6.Nancy Lewis – Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall administered the Oath of Office to Robyn MacNair,
Winston Covington, and Berenice Ballinas.
12. Receive and File Memo to the City Council from the Personnel Board
Department(s): Human Resources Department
Recommended Action: Receive and File Memo to the City Council from the Personnel
Board.
13. Police Oversight Commission Informational Report Department(s): City Manager’s
Office
Recommended Action: Accept informational report.
MINUTES: Council discussion ensured regarding the Police Oversight Commission
informational report.
Councilmember Vazquez requested an updated timeline regarding the Police Oversight
Commission.
Mayor Amezcua requested Council and Assistant Chief Rodriguez be provided a copy
of the request for proposal.
MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve staff’s recommendation on Agenda Item
No. 13, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 - Pass
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14. Approve a precommitment of $2,021,319 in Homeless Housing, Assistance and
Prevention funds, and eight (8) projectbased vouchers for Illumination Foundation for
the development of the Intergenerational Housing Project located at 918 N. Bewley
Street (Contingent upon approval of Housing Authority agenda item no. 3)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a pre-commitment letter
with the Illumination Foundation for $2,021,319 in Homeless Housing,
Assistance and Prevention funds and eight (8) project-based vouchers for the development
of the Intergenerational Housing Project located at 918 N. Bewley Street, Santa Ana, CA
92703, (APN 198-231-10), subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (includes determination that recommended action is exempt
from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section
15194 (Affordable Housing Exemption), as this project meets all the required criteria as a
100-percent affordable/permanent supportive housing development).(Agreement No.
A2023133).
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 14 as the listed
entity is a client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker
Councilmember Bacerra spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 14.
Mayor Amezcua spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 14, requested an increase in
senior housing units, community outreach regarding the proposed project, informational
flyers in Vietnamese, and alternative preschool options.
Community Development Director Mike Garcia and Housing Division Manager Judson
Brown provided additional information regarding the proposed project and answered
Council’s inquires.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Lopez moved to approve staff recommendations on
Agenda Item No. 14, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to continue Agenda Item
No. 14 to August 15, 2023, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
SECOND SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to allow
representatives from Illumination Foundation to address Council’s concerns,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez. Motion withdrawn.
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SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to continue Agenda
Item No. 14 to August 15, 2023, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The substitute motion failed, 3-3-1-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN (recusal)
NONE
Status: 3-3-1-0 - Fail
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Lopez moved to approve the recommended action for Item
No. 14, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 4-2-1-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM
LOPEZ
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN (recusal)
NONE
Status: 4-2-1-0 - Pass
15. Amend the Blanket Order Contract with 1 Solorio, Inc., GDL Painters, Inc., Mear
Construction, Inc., Prime Painting Contractors, Inc., and US National Corp. by
Increasing the Annual Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $1,500,000 for the Remainder
of the Contract Term (Specification No. 20153) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Amend the blanket purchase order contracts with 1 Solorio, Inc.,
GDL Painters, Inc., Mear Construction, Inc., Prime Painting Contractors, Inc., and US
National Corp. for painting services to increase the annual amount by $1,300,000, for a
revised annual aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000, for the remainder of the current
one-year term expiring March 15, 2024, and two one-year renewal periods, subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
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16. Approve a Budget Reallocation and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving
Company, Inc. in the Amount of $5,204,000 for the Fremont Elementary and Spurgeon
Intermediate Safe Routes to School Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost
of $6,505,000 (Project No. 206964) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize budget reallocation of $1,656,000 in unspent
Roadway Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (SB-1) from the Fairview Avenue Rehab,
the South City Limit to Segerstrom Avenue, FY 2020-21 (No. 21-6978) Project to
construction funds for the Fremont Elementary and Spurgeon Intermediate Safe Routes to
School (Project No. 20-6964).
2.Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $5,204,000, subject to change
orders (not-to-exceed up to 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook:
Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Fremont
Elementary and Spurgeon Intermediate Safe Routes to School Project, for a term beginning
July 18, 2023, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
the City Attorney.
3.Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$6,505,000, which includes $5,204,000 for the construction contract, $780,600 for contract
administration, inspection and testing, and a $520,400 project contingency for unanticipated
or unforeseen work.
4.Approve an amendment to the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program to include
$1,656,000 in unspent Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (SB-1)
funds.
5.Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental
Review No. ER-2020-32 was filed for the project.
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez provided a brief comment on Agenda Item No.16.
17. Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. in the Amount of
$1,672,000 for the Residential Street Repair Program FY 22/23, with an Estimated
Project Delivery Cost of $1,783,257 (Project Nos. 237543 and 246700) (Non General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the reallocation of unspent Measure M2 funds from
various projects: $9,660 from Pavement Management Project No. 21-6898,
$103,895 from Pavement Management Project No. 23-6898, $142,715 from Local Street
Preventative Maintenance Project No. 18-6907, and $30,000 from City Wide Sewer Trench
Repair PH II Project No. 22-6901, for a total of $286,270 to the Residential Street Repair
Program Project No. 24-6700, completing the project’s funding requirement.
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2.Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,672,000, subject to change
orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook:
Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Residential
Street Repair Program FY 22/23 Project, for the term beginning July 18, 2023, and ending
upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
3.Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$1,783,257, which includes $1,672,000 for the construction contract, $32,521 for contract
administration, inspection, and testing, and a $78,736 project contingency for unanticipated
or unforeseen work.
4.Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental
Review No. ER-20-23-70 was filed for the project.
18. Award a Construction Contract to Best Drilling and Pump, Inc. in the Amount of
$2,978,524 for the Washington Well Improvements: Well Drilling (Phase 1), with an
Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $3,432,274 (Project No. 196423) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Award a construction contract to Best Drilling and Pump Inc.,
the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,978,524,
subject to change orders (not-to-exceed 25% of the base bid) in accordance with the
Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public works Construction, for construction of the
Washington Well Improvements: Well Drilling (Phase 1) Project, for the term beginning July
18, 2023, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute
the contract subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$3,432,274 which includes $2,978,524 for the construction contract, $100,000 for contract
administration, inspection, and testing, and a $353,750 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work.
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra inquired with Public Works staff regarding an email
Council received from prospective bidder, South West Pump and Drilling Inc.
Director of Public Works Nabil Saba addressed Council’s concerns regarding South West
Pump and Drilling Inc.
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MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for
Item No. 18, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 - Pass
19. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to M.S.
Construction Management Group in the Amount of $428,420 for the Project WBus
Shelter, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $535,525 (Project No. 226999)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the FY 2023-24 Capital
Improvement Program to include $282,053 in construction funds for the Project W-Bus
Shelter (Project No. 22-6999).
2.Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $114,000 in FY 2023-24 in Senate
Bill 1, Solutions for Congested Corridors Program (SCCP) grant funds in the Selected Street
Construction, State Grants-Indirect revenue account, and appropriate the same amount to
Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Building expense account. (Requires
five affirmative votes)
3.Award a construction contract to M.S. Construction Management Group, the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $428,420, subject to
change orders (not-to-exceed 25% of the base bid) in accordance with the Greenbook:
Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for the construction of the Project
W-Bus Shelter, for a term beginning July 18, 2023, and ending upon project completion, and
authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to non-substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
4.Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$535,525, which includes $428,420 for the construction contract, $42,842 for contract
administration, inspection, and testing, and a $64,263 project contingency for unanticipated
or unforeseen work.
5.Determine the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental
Review No. ER-2021-182 was filed for the project.
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20. Approve Agreement with SYRUSA Engineering, Inc. to provide Preconstruction
Engineering Services for the Fairview Bridge Replacement and Street Improvements
from 9th Street to 16th Street in an Amount Not to Exceed $285,620 for a ThreeYear
Term (Project No. 156827) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant agreement
with SYRUSA Engineering, Inc. to provide Preconstruction Engineering Services for the
Fairview Bridge Replacement and Street Improvements from 9th Street to 16th Street in the
amount of $259,659, with a contingency of $25,961, for a total amount not to exceed
$285,620, for a three-year term beginning July 18, 2023, and expiring July 17, 2026, with an
option for one two-year extension, subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023126).
21. Approve an Agreement with Cities Digital, Inc. to Provide Electronic Document
Management System, Laserfiche Upgrade and Migration with Geographical
Information System Integration in an Amount Not to Exceed $87,340 for up to a Five
Year Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant agreement
with Cities Digital, Inc. to provide an Electronic Document Management System, Laserfiche
Upgrade and Migration with Geographical Information System Integration in the amount of
$76,600 for services and licensing, and $10,740 in contingency funds, for a total amount not
to exceed $87,340 for a three-year term beginning July 18, 2023, and expiring July 17, 2026,
with an option for two one-year extensions, subject to non-substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023127).
22. Approve Agreements with Communications LAB, CV Strategies, and Straightline
Communications LLC for OnCall Consumer Confidence Report and Auxiliary
Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $900,000, for up to FiveYear Terms
(RFP 23014) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Communications LAB, CV Strategies, and Straightline Communications LLC to provide
annual Consumer Confidence Report and Auxiliary Services on an as needed basis, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $900,000, for a three-year term beginning July 18, 2023
and expiring July 17, 2026 with an option for one, two-year extension, subject to
non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Core
Agreement No. A-2023128).
CITY COUNCIL 17 July 18, 2023
23. Approve Agreement with Inland Moving and Storage Co., Inc. dba Burgess Moving
and Storage to provide Moving and Storage Services for the Main Library
Transformation Project and Newhope Library Renovation Project, in an Amount not to
Exceed $223,924 (Specification No. 23058A) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Inland
Moving and Storage Co., Inc. dba Burgess Moving and Storage to provide moving and
storage services for the Main Library Transformation Project and Newhope Library
Renovation Project in an amount not to exceed of $223,924 including a 10% contingency
amount of $20,357, for a term beginning July 18, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2025,
with provision for one, one-year extension, subject to non-substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023129).
24. Approve a Specialized Legal Services Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorensen,
LLP for a ThreeYear Term and Compensation nottoExceed $500,000 (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement
with the law firm of Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP for litigation matters concerning the
abatement of public nuisances for a three-year term to terminate June 30, 2026 and
compensation in an amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to non- substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023130).
25. Agreement with Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico to Establish a Sister City Relationship
Department(s): City Manager Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the City
of Sahuayo de Ocampo, of the State of Michoacán of the United Mexican States to formalize
the sister city relationship between the City of Santa Ana and the City of Sahuayo
(Agreement No. A-2023131).
26. Adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions
of Employment for Classifications Represented by the Confidential Association of
Santa Ana, effective July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025, and adoption of a Resolution
updating the salary schedule for Associated Unrepresented Classifications
Department(s): Human Resources Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Confidential Association of Santa Ana (“CASA”) regarding wages,
hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July 1, 2022 through June
30, 2025 and authorize non-substantive changes which may be necessary to implement the
agreement (Agreement No. A-2023132).
2.Approve a Resolution updating the salary schedule for associated unrepresented
classifications.
CITY COUNCIL 18 July 18, 2023
RESOLUTION NO. 2023039 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
27. Adopt a Resolution of Intent to Vacate the portion of Public Right of Way Adjacent to
2383 North Flower Street, Abandonment 2201
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution which declares the City’s intent to vacate a
portion of public right of way adjacent to Flower Street and sets a public hearing for August
15, 2023.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023040 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF A
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 2383 NORTH FLOWER STREET
(ABANDONMENT NO. 2023-01)
28. Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Submittal of a Grant Application to the State of
California, Land And Water Conservation Program for a New Park at 10th and Flower
Streets (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application
to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, to request funding through
the Land and Water Conservation Program for the development of a new park at 10th and
Flower Streets.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023041 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR THE LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE NEW PARK AT 10TH AND FLOWER STREET
PROJECT
29. Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Submittal of a Grant Application to the State of
California, Recreational Trails Program for the Pacific Electric (Maple Street) Bike
Trail Restoration (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application
to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, to request funding through
the Recreational Trails Program Application for the Pacific Electric (Maple Street) Bike Trail
improvements, which includes installation of new lighting,
signage, and mile markers.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023042 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM FOR PACIFIC
ELECTRIC (MAPLE STREET) BIKE TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS
CITY COUNCIL 19 July 18, 2023
30. Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the Submittal of a Grant Application to the State of
California, Habitat Conservation Fund for Santiago Park Trail and Habitat Restoration
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application
to the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, to request construction
funding through the Habitat Conservation Fund for Santiago Park Trail and Habitat
restoration.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023043 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FROM THE
HABITAT CONSERVATION FUND PROGRAM FOR SANTIAGO PARK TRAIL AND
HABITAT RESTORATION
31. Police Officer Hiring Bonus Program
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the continuation of the Police Officer
Hiring Bonus program in a total amount not to exceed $600,000 offering $10,000 per officer,
$15,000 for an officer with a Bachelor’s degree, or $15,000 for an officer who is a military
veteran, and up $20,000 for an officer who is a military veteran with a Bachelor’s degree.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023044 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A POLICE OFFICER HIRING BONUS PROGRAM
FOR POLICE OFFICER APPLICANTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $600,000
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Lopez requested the $15,000 hiring bonus be awarded to
candidates with a Masters degree rather than a Bachelors degree.
Councilmember Hernandez provided comments and spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No.
31.
Councilmember Bacerra provided comments and spoke in support of Agenda Item 31.
Mayor Amezcua provided comments and spoke in support of Agenda Item 31.
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended action for
Item No. 31, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
The motion carried, 5-1-0-1 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR AMEZCUA
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
NONE
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ
Status: 5-1-0-1 - Pass
CITY COUNCIL 20 July 18, 2023
32. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Investment of Monies in the California CLASS
Prime Fund
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Investment of Monies in the
California CLASS Prime Fund.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023045 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING INVESTMENT OF MONIES IN THE CALIFORNIA
CLASS PRIME FUND
33. Resolution of Denial Regarding Conditional Use Permit No. 202309 (Mariscos
Hector ABC License) for the Property Located at 1208 East McFadden Avenue
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution documenting City Council denial of Conditional
Use Permit No. 2023-09 (Mariscos Hector ABC) for the property located at 1208 East
McFadden Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023046 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2023-09 AS
CONDITIONED TO ALLOW SALE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS IN ADDITION TO EXISTING
BEER AND WINE SALES FOR ON-PREMISES CONSUMPTION AT MARISCOS
HECTOR SPORTS GRILL LOCATED AT 1208 EAST MCFADDEN AVENUE
34. Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment No. 202303 to Exempt Certain Parcels
Identified by the City from the Requirements of Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6
Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65912.114, 65912.124, and
65852.24
First reading at the June 20, 2023 City Council meeting, approved by a vote of 6-1 (Phan
dissenting).
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 7, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading of Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-03
approving: 1) an uncodified ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana exercising
its retention of local land use control pursuant to California Government Code sections
65912.114(i) and 65912.124(i) and exempting certain parcels from California Government
Code sections 65912.114 and 65912.124; and
2) an uncodified ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana exercising its
retention of local land use control pursuant to California Government Code Sections
65852.24(e) and exempting certain parcels from California Government Code Sections
65852.24.
CITY COUNCIL 21 July 18, 2023
ORDINANCE NO. NS3047 entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND
USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS
65912.114(i) AND 65912.124(i) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114 AND 65912.124 BASED
UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes determination that adoption of the ordinance is
statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California
Government Code sections 65912.114(o) and 65912.124(o)).
ORDINANCE NO. NS3048 entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA EXERCISING ITS RETENTION OF LOCAL LAND
USE CONTROL PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
65852.24(e) AND EXEMPTING CERTAIN PARCELS FROM CALIFORNIA
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65852.24 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS (includes
determination that adoption of the ordinance is statutorily exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to California Government Code section 65852.24(h)).
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action
for Item No. 34 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember
Penaloza.
The motion carried, 6-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ
MAYOR AMEZCUA
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN
NONE
NONE
Status: 6-1 - Pass
35. Ordinance Second Reading: Adoption of Ordinance for the addition of two positions
for residents aged fiftyfive (55) years and older on the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Commission.
First reading at the June 20, 2023 City Council meeting, approved by a vote of 7-0.
Published in the Orange County Reporter on July 7, 2023.
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Place ordinance on second reading and adopt amending the
Santa Ana Municipal Code Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 4, Section 2-333 to add two
positions for residents aged fifty-five (55) years and older on the Parks, Recreation, and
Community Services Commission.
CITY COUNCIL 22 July 18, 2023
ORDINANCE NO. NS3049 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2-333
RELATING TO MEMBERSHIP OF THE PARKS, RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY
SERVICES COMMISSION (includes determination that this ordinance is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and
15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change to the environment as there is no possibility it will have
a significant effect on the environment and it is not a “project,” as defined in Section 15378
of the CEQA Guidelines).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
36.Designate a Voting Delegate and Up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities
(Cal Cities) 2023 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal
Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, September 22, 2023.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua nominated Councilmember Bacerra as the voting delegate for
the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly, seconded by Councilmember Phan.
Councilmember Bacerra nominated Mayor Amezcua as the alternate for the Cal Cities
Annual Conference General Assembly, seconded by Councilmember Phan.
MOTION: Councilmember Phan moved to appoint Councilmember Bacerra as the
voting delegate and Mayor Amezcua as the alternate for the Cal Cities Annual
Conference General Assembly, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
The motion carried, 6-0-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ
Status: 6-0-0-1 - Pass
BUSINESS CALENDAR
CITY COUNCIL 23 July 18, 2023
37. Review and Consider Amending City Council Meetings Rules and Procedures
Including Teleconference Options
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office and City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution amending the rules and procedures for City Council meetings to
change the time of regular meetings, update the rules of procedure, clarify decorum
regulations, and address teleconferencing.
2. Approve a revised Teleconferencing Policy (with or without provisions for AB 2449).
3. Provide direction to staff regarding the continued use of Zoom/teleconferencing for public
participation in City Council meetings.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023037 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE COUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES TO
CHANGE THE TIME OF REGULAR MEETING, UPDATE THE RULES OF PROCEDURE,
CLARIFY DECORUM REGULATIONS, AND ADDRESS TELECONFERENCING, AND
REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2013-019
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall provided a brief summary of Agenda Item No. 37.
Councilmember Phan proposed the following amendments and requested
teleconference participation be permitted.
•Section 2-6, be amended from super majority to four votes.
•5(C) of the resolution amended to include language stating the Mayor or presiding
officer’s ability to increase speaking time and should the Mayor or presiding officer
decrease speaking time, the Council maintains the ability to adjust speaking time via
a motion with a majority vote.
•Section 5(D) - Increase the initial presentation time from (10) minutes to up to (20)
minutes and remove the (5) minute rebuttal time period.
•5(F) - amend “may direct” to “may request.”
•Amend the Teleconferencing Policy to include AB2449 as an option and require
audio and visual participation for closed session.
Councilmember Penaloza requested clarification regarding the proposed resolution
Section 2(B) and requested the language be amended to clarify the Mayor's absence.
He spoke in opposition to continuing to allow public comments via Zoom and
teleconference.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of continuing to allow public comments via
Zoom and teleconference.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez spoke in support of continuing to allow public comments via
teleconference and Councilmember Phan’s proposed amendment to sections 2-6, 5-C,
and 5-F.
CITY COUNCIL 24 July 18, 2023
Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of continuing to allow public comments via
teleconference and requested the following language be added:
•Section 2(A) - regular meetings of the City Council shall be convened in the Council
Chamber or as noted on the agenda and at the time specified in the agenda.
•Section 2(D) - all meetings are scheduled to terminate at 11:59 P.M. on the same
day that the meeting began.
•Replace 12:00 A.M. to 11:59 P.M. on the same day at various portions of the
resolution.
•Teleconferencing Policy Section 3(C) 4 - include a disclosure for anyone present in
the room regardless of their age.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the proposed amendments and
requested the meeting end time be amended to 11:00 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez suggested the regular closed session meeting time be set to 4:00
P.M.
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Phan moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 30 as amended, approve the Teleconferencing Policy with AB2449,
and maintain the allowance of public comments via Zoom, seconded by
Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 - Pass
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
38. Recovery of Uncollected Costs for Abatement of Dangerous and Abandoned
Buildings
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Reporter on July 7, 2023 and notices mailed
on July 6, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
CITY COUNCIL 25 July 18, 2023
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Dangerous and Abandoned Building Program Report and authorize the transmittal of
uncollected charges incurred by the City related to the abatement of dangerous and
abandoned buildings to the office of Auditor-Controller, County of Orange.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-048 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF SECURING AND/OR DEMOLITION
OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES; MAKING,
CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING
SUCH COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER’S
OFFICE (includes determination that recommended action is exempt from review under the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) and (b)(5) of
the CEQA guidelines as amended as the adoption of this resolution authorizes an
administrative action and will not result in a direct or reasonable foreseeable indirect physical
change in the environment and there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the
environment)
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua opened the public hearing at 11:57 P.M.
The following speaker addressed Council in person:
1. Ed Danoff spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 38.
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported that one (1) email comment regarding Agenda Item
No. 38 was received and distributed to the Council.
Planning and Building Director Minh Thai provided a brief presentation on Agenda Item
No. 8.
Mayor Amezcua closed the public hearing at 11:59 P.M.
MOTION: Moved by Councilmember Hernandez to approve the recommended action
for Public Hearing Agenda Item No. 38, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 - Pass
CITY COUNCIL 26 July 18, 2023
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
39.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Have the Santa Ana Police
Department Immediately Implement an Intoxication Detention and Service Offering Policy –
Councilmember Bacerra
MINUTES: At 10:21 P.M., Mayor Amezcua considered the agenda out of order and
heard Agenda Item No. 39 after the balance of the consent calendar. (See page No. 7)
At 12:04 A.M. on July 19, 2023, Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council to consider
the Housing Authority agenda and reconvened at 12:06 A.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to adjourn the meeting per the newly
approved rules and procedures resolution, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to continue the
meeting and consider the remainder of the agenda, seconded by Councilmember
Phan.
The substitute motion carried, 4-3, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER
PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO
TEM LOPEZ
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
Status: 4-3 - Pass
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided comments on Fiestas Patrias and
announced her appointment to the Orange County Commission to End Homelessness as the
Central Orange County representative.
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1.July 11-13, 2023 Mayor Amezcua, Mayor Pro Tem Lopez, Councilmembers Penaloza and
Vazquez – NALEO Annual Conference in New York, NY
MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez disclosed his attendance at the NALEO Annual
Conference in New York., stated that he would be hosting a rent control workshop in the near
future, and announced a free concert in the Rosita Park neighborhood on July 20, 2023 at
5:00 P.M. and a community bike ride event on July 21, 2023 at 6:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL 27 July 18, 2023
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Tania Valencia.
She spoke of the importance of adhering to the speed limit, disclosed her attendance at the
NALEO Annual Conference in New York, and provided comments regarding the recall
petition funding approved by Council. She announced a tree planting event in Portola Park
in July.
Councilmember Penaloza disclosed his attendance at the NALEO Annual Conference in
New York and thanked the community for their participation.
Councilmember Hernandez requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Helen
Romero Reyna.
Councilmember Bacerra announced the 134th anniversary of the City of Santa Ana serving
as the county seat and requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Robert McCalla
and Kim Sinclair.
Councilmember Phan congratulated the Garden Grove School District for their new athletic
facilities. She commented on the recent Metropolitan Water District three city’s meeting and
thanked staff for their assistance with the second Vietnamese Business Forum. She
commented on illegal fireworks and announced the upcoming concert on July 20, 2023 at
5:30 P.M. at Rosita Park and National Night Out on August 1, 2023 at 4:00 P.M.
Mayor Amezcua requested the meeting be adjourned in memory of Molly Doughty. She
announced her Coffee with the Mayor event would be on July 22, 2023 and thanked City staff
for their hard work.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council at 12:26 A.M. on July 19, 2023.
Adjourn in memory of:
Robert McCalla
Helen Romero Reyna
Kim Sinclair
Molly Doughty
Tania Valencia
Respectfully submitted:
___________________________
Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk