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Meeting Agenda
February 20, 2024
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
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Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem — Ward 1 Councilmember - Ward 2
Jessie Lopez Phil Bacerra
Councilmember - Ward 3 Councilmember - Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan David Penaloza
Hernandez Councilmember - Ward 6
Councilmember - Ward 5
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Mayor and Council telephone: 714-647-6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714-647-6520
Tom Hatch
Interim City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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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 -
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
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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 www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary 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 M-30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written
communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day 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 E-MAIL OPTION — Public comments may be sent via email to the City
Clerk's office at eComment@santa-ana.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
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when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing
item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority 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.
• IN -PERSON OPTION - Members of the public can provide in -person comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting in -person. 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.
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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 IN -PERSON 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.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NON -AGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) — You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN -PERSON 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 IN -PERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
permitted to speak.
4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS —You can provide
comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN -PERSON
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 (Spanish -to -English) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretacion al espanol en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretacion simultanea al espanol se ofrece por medio del use de audifonos y
la interpretacion consecutiva (espanol a ingles) tambien esta disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
Interim City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
ROLL CALL
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Thai Viet Phan
Valerie Amezcua
Tom Hatch
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
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. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Employee Relations Manager
Employee Organization:
• Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Mayra Mendoza and Giovanni Mendoza v City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County
Superior Court, Case No. 30-2020-0114729-CU-PA-CJC
B. City of Santa Ana v Kenneth A. Steele and Ana Steele, et al., Orange County
Superior Court, Case No. 30-2023-01313726-CU-EI-CXC
C. Kingsley Management Corp., et al v. City of Santa Ana, U.S District Court (Central
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District), Case No. 8:22-cv-00076-CJC-JDE
D. Kingsley Management Corp., et al v. City of Santa Ana, U.S. District Court (Central
District), Case No. 8:23-cv-00102-CJC-JDE
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)(1)
Title: Independent Oversight Director to Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
5. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1)
Title: Interim City Manager
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
Interim City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
ROLL CALL
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Thai Viet Phan
Valerie Amezcua
Tom Hatch
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Natalie J. Graham, California State University of Fullerton
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
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CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Alejandra Rodriguez for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community (Good Neighbor Award)
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Willard Intermediate
School Jazz Band for Outstanding Musical Performance
3. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tern Phan to Nguyen's Kitchen declaring
February 10, 2024 as Tet / Lunar New Year
4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Rosa Carbajal
and Mijail Bacila for Outstanding Acts of Heroism
5. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Gweni's Doll House Beauty
Salon declaring February 2024 as Black History Month
6. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mauricio Yahir Trejo
Najera for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
7. New Health Benefits for Non -Citizens — Cal Optima
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 non -agenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
ICONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 8 through 41 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
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9. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of August 1, 2023, August 15, 2023, September
19, 2023, October 3, 2023, October 17, 2023, November 7, 2023, November 21,
2023, and December 5, 2023, and the Special Meetings of August 29, 2023, October
9, 2023, and October 30, 2023
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
10. Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the Period of October
1, 2023 to December 31, 2023
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division
Projects and Activities for the period of October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
11. Homeless Services Quarterly Report for the Period of October 1, 2023 through
December 31, 2023
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Homeless
Services Projects and Activities for the period of October 1, 2023 through December
31, 2023.
12. Appropriations Adjustment Recognizing Grant Revenue in the Amount of $1,086,754
for the California State Library Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement
Program for the Newhope Library Renovation Project and Use of Previously
Appropriated Funds in the Amount of $271,688 for the Local Match Requirement
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$1,086,754 in grant revenue from the California State Library and appropriate
$1,086,754 into the appropriate expenditure accounts to implement the program.
(Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve the use of previously appropriated Cannabis Public Benefit funds for the
local match requirement in the amount of $271,688.
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13. Approve Appropriation Adjustment in the Amount of $1,150,000 and Additional
Contingency Funds in the Amount of $1,100,000 for an Existing Construction Contract
with James W. Fowler Co., and Additional Contract Administration, Inspection, and
Testing in the Amount of $50,000 with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of
$8,400,000 for the SR-55/Ritchey Street Water Improvements Projects (Project
Nos.19-6438, 19-6439, 19-6440) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$1,150,000 in reimbursement obligation funds from Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA), as stipulated in the three Utility Reimbursement Agreements for the
State Route 55 Improvement Project, into the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility
Capital Projects, Expense Reimbursement-OCTA revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects,
Water Capital Project expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $1,150,000
for $1,100,000 in additional contingency funds and $50,000 in additional contract
administration, inspection, and testing for a new estimated total construction delivery
cost of $8,400,000.
14. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment for the Santa Ana Regional Transportation
Center Transit Beautification Projects
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$1,975,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the California
Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Painting and Wrought Iron Fencing project, and the Santa Ana Regional
Transportation Center Outdoor Water Fountain Renovation project. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
15. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order to Santa Ana
Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for Eight EV Blazer SUVs, in an Amount Not -to -
Exceed $563,304 (Bid No. 23-184A) (Non -General and General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$214,364 in prior -year fund balance in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766) Fund,
Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the
Fleet Services -Air Quality Improvement expenditure account. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to Santa Ana
Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for eight Chevrolet EV Blazer SUVs, in an amount not -
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to -exceed $518,304, with a $45,000 contingency.
16. Award a Purchase Order to Econolite Control Products, Inc. in an Amount of $94,720
(Bid No. 23-176) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase
order to Econolite Control Products, Inc. for ten assembled traffic signal controller
cabinets in an amount of $94,720 plus a contingency of $5,000, for a total amount not
to exceed $99,720.
17. Award Aggregate Inventory Blanket Order Contracts for Water Meter Boxes and Lids
to Core & Main and Ferguson Enterprises LLC, dba Ferguson Water Works, in a
Total Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed of $3,000,000 for a three-year term beginning
February 6, 2024 and Expiring February 5, 2027, With Provisions for up to Three
Additional One -Year Renewal Periods (Specification No. 23-102) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award Blanket Order Contracts to Core & Main and
Ferguson Enterprises LLC, dba Ferguson Water Works, to provide water meter
boxes and lids for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a three-
year term beginning February 6, 2024 and expiring February 5, 2027, with provisions
for three, one-year renewal periods, in accordance with each vendor's respective
contract terms and conditions.
18. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and a Lease Agreement with RailWorks Track
Services, Inc. for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a
Five -Month Term with 12 One -Month Extensions, for a Total Amount of $73,031 (Non -
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a site lease
agreement with Railworks Track Services, Inc. to compensate the City $4,356 per
month, with any partial month prorated at $145 per day, for the lease of 1,452 square
feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, for a
five -month term beginning February 6, 2024 and ending June 30, 2024, with the
option of 12 one -month extensions, for a total of $73,031 in lease revenue for the
entire term of the agreement, including the optional extensions (Agreement No. A-
2024-XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Fiscal Year 2023-24 lease
income in the amount of $20,759 into the SARTC Operations, Rental-RailWorks
revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the SARTC Operations,
Contractual Services -Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
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19. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve an Eighth Amendment with
Landscape West Management Service, Inc. to Increase the Contract Amount by
$277,500 for Landscape Services (Project No. 24-6602) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $75,000
in the PWA Enterprise Capital Grants, Miscellaneous Revenue account and
appropriate the same amount to the WaterSMART-Watershed Mgmt Prog
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an eighth amendment to the agreement with
Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to increase the contract amount by
$277,500, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $8,499,500 (Agreement A-
2024-XXX).
20. Approve Third Agreement Amendments for Emergency On -Call Water and Sewer
Repair Services with Mike Prlich & Sons, Inc., Paulus Engineering, Inc., and TE
Roberts, Inc.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment
to agreements with Mike Prlich & Sons, Inc., Paulus Engineering, Inc., and TE
Roberts, Inc. for on -call emergency sewer and water system repair services to
increase the annual shared agreement amount by $850,000, for an updated annual
amount of $2,050,000, for the remaining term of the agreement expiring August 19,
2024 (Agreement A-2024-XXX).
21. Approve an Agreement with Working Wardrobes to Provide Workforce Development
Services to Unemployed People with Barriers to Employment
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Working Wardrobes for workforce development services, including workforce
readiness workshops, job development, career planning, and job training in an
amount not to exceed $742,000, for a term commencing February 6, 2024 and
expiring December 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
22. Agreement with Torti Gallas + Partners, Inc. (TGP) to Assist the City with the
Development and Adoption of a Public Realm Plan for Each of the Five General Plan
Focus Areas in an Amount Not to Exceed $799,282 (Specification No. 23-011)
(General Fund and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Neal I. Payton Architectural Corporation dba Torti Gallas + Partners, Inc. (TGP) to
assist the City with the development and adoption of a Public Realm Plan for each of
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the five General Plan Focus Areas, in an amount not to exceed $799,282 for a two-
year term beginning on February 6, 2024 and expiring on January 31, 2026, with
provisions for a one two-year extension (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
23. Adopt a Resolution Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan for
Classifications of Employment Designated as Unrepresented Executive Management
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution that amends the City's Classification and
Compensation Plan for classifications of employment designated as unrepresented
Executive Management (EM) to adjust the salary schedule of the Library Services
Director.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX 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 FOR CLASSIFICATIONS OF
EMPLOYMENT DESIGNATED AS UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE
MANAGEMENT (EM)
24. Amendment Application No. 2023-04 and Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-
03 for the Expansion of Vista Heritage Charter School Located at 601 North Fairview
Street (Second Reading)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 19, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance
approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 2023-04.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3055 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2023-04
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 NORTH
FAIRVIEW STREET (APN: 405-241-04) FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) TO
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 82 (SD-82)
2. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance
Amendment (ZOA) No. 2023-03 as conditioned.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3056 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023-
03 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 82 (SD-82) TO EXPAND THE
BOUNDARIES OF THE SD-82 AND TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE SD-
82 TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF THREE (3) LAND USE ZONES, NEW
PERMITTED USES AND ANCILLARY USES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS
AND RESTRICTIONS (CC&RS) AND RECIPROCAL PARKING AND ACCESS
AGREEMENTS
3. Determine that adoption of these ordinances is exempt from further review under
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the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15301 and
15183 of the CEQA guidelines.
25. Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-04 amending Article 11.11 of Chapter 2 (Sunshine
Ordinance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Applicability of
Ordinance to Specific Development Amendments (Second Reading); Ordinance
Amendment No. 2023-05 to Update Chapter 14 (Fire Protection and Prevention and
Emergency Services) of the SAMC Addressing Eligibility for Permits for the Sale of
Safe and Sane Fireworks (Second Reading); and Zoning Ordinance Amendment No.
2023-04 to Update Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the SAMC Addressing Billboards and
General Restrictions (Second Reading)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 19, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Find and determine that the adoption of these ordinances
is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as
amended from time to time.
2. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Ordinance
Amendment No. 2023-04 amending Article 11.11 of Chapter 2 (Sunshine Ordinance) of
the SAMC addressing applicability of the ordinance to specific development
amendments.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3057 entitled ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023-04 — AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING
CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO PUBLIC INPUT THROUGH COMMUNITY MEETINGS
3. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Ordinance
Amendment No. 2023-05 amending Chapter 14 (Fire Protection and Prevention and
Emergency Services) addressing eligibility for permits for the sale of safe and sane
fireworks.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3058 entitled ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023-05 —AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING
PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 14 (FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION AND
EMERGENCY SERVICES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS
4. Conduct second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 2023-04 amending Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the SAMC addressing
billboards and general restrictions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3059 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023-
04 — AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GENERAL RESTRICTIONS AND BILLBOARDS
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26. Appoint Nathaniel Greensides Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward
5 Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial -Term Expiring December 10,
2024
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Nathaniel Greensides to the Personnel Board as
the Ward 5 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
27. Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for June
through December 2023
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual
Attendance Report.
28. Approve an Addendum to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Request for Proposals for
Affordable Homeownership Opportunities
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to issue an Addendum to the
Fiscal Year 2023-24 Request for Proposals for Affordable Homeownership
Opportunities to expand the types of eligible proposals for affordable rental projects
with a development site preference for specific areas in the City and revise the name
to Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Development.
29. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Additional Measure M2 Regional
Capacity Program Funds and Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program
for Bristol Street Improvements Phase 3A & 4 (Projects 13-6792, 11-6741) (Non -
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve appropriation adjustments to recognize
additional approved Measure M2 Competitive funds by the Orange County
Transportation Authority due to increased construction costs in the amounts of
$205,949 and $317,276 for Bristol Street Improvements Phase 3A & 4 (Project No.
13-6792, 11-6741). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program to
add the additional Measure M2 Competitive funds to Bristol Street Improvements
Phase 3A & 4 (Project No. 13-6792, 11-6741).
30. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order to National Auto
Fleet Group for Two Ford F-150 Lightning EV Trucks in an Amount Not to Exceed
$168,287 (Bid No. 24-007) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
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Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$168,287 in prior -year fund balance in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766) Fund,
Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the
Fleet Services -Air Quality Improvement expenditure account. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to National Auto
Fleet Group for two, new 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning EV trucks in the amount of
$148,287 plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$168,287.
31. Authorize an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order Contract to
Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for LED Sports Lighting with Related Supplies and
Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $732,955 (Specfication No. 24-020) (Non -
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of a
Purchase Order to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for the purchase of LED sports
lighting, control and monitoring system, and installation services for the Santiago
Sports Complex in an amount not -to -exceed $732,955, including a contingency of
$63,736.
2. Authorize an Appropriation Adjustment for $732,955 from District 2 Acquisition and
Development Fees Account (Acct. No. 31213002-53300) to District 2 Improvements
Other than Buildings Account (Acct. No. 31213260-66220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
32. Award a Purchase Order in the Amount of $71,532 to AirGaps, LLC for Firewall
Hardware and Services (Specification No. 24-015) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of Purchase
Order to AirGaps, LLC for firewall hardware and services in an amount not to exceed
$71,532.
33. Amend Blanket Order Contract with Smart & Final Stores LLC for Sundry Food and
Paper Goods, for a Revised Annual Amount Not -to -Exceed $80,000 (Specification
No. 19-046) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
increase Blanket Order Contract authority with Smart & Final Stores LLC for the
purchase of sundry food and paper goods by $35,000, for a revised annual amount
not to exceed $80,000 for the current contract term expiring June 1, 2024, and allow
automatic renewal of each annual contract term until terminated.
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34. Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Curley Wholesale Electric and Walters
Wholesale Electric Co. for Street Lighting Poles and Materials in an Aggregate
Amount Not to Exceed $2,500,000 (Specification No. 23-175) (General Fund and
Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to vendors listed
below for street lighting poles and materials on an as -needed basis in an annual not -
to -exceed aggregate amount of $500,000, and a total not -to -exceed aggregate
amount of $2,500,000, for an initial one-year period beginning February 21, 2024 and
expiring February 20, 2025, with provisions for four one-year renewal options.
Vendor Location
Curley Wholesale Electric Santa Ana, CA
Walters Wholesale Electric Co. Brea, CA
35. Approve Second Amendments to Agreements with Claudia Perez, Andrew Linares,
and Valerie Magdaleno for City Council Aide Consultancy Services (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager's Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to the
agreements with Claudia Perez, Andrew Linares, and Valerie Magdaleno for City
Council aide consultancy services to increase the not -to -exceed amount of each
agreement by $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $60,000 per each
agreement, and to extend the term of the agreements to June 30, 2024. (Agreement
Nos. A-2024-XXX, A-2024-XXX, A-2024-XXX)
36. Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. to Continue
Providing Administrative and Technical Support for CDBG, HOME, ESG, and WIOA
Programs
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
agreement with MDG Associate, Inc. to continue providing administrative and
technical support for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) federal grant programs, expanding
the scope of work to include the five-year Consolidated Plan and FY 2025 Annual
Action Plan, increasing the not -to -exceed amount by $44,500, and extending the term
for one year, for a total agreement amount of $259,616 (Agreement No. A-2024-
XXX).
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37. Agreement with The Critter Care Center, Inc. for Veterinary Services for the Santa Ana
Zoo
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
The Critter Care Center, Inc. to provide veterinary services for the Santa Ana Zoo in
an annual amount not to exceed $180,999.80, which includes a $20,000 contingency,
for a term from March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2027, with two, one-year renewal
options, for a total amount not to exceed $904,999. (General Fund) (Agreement No.
A-2024-XXX)
38. Approve an Agreement with Bean Sprouts at the Santa Ana Zoo
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Bean Sprouts, LLC dba Bean Sprouts to provide food and beverage concession
services at the Santa Ana Zoo with a 6% revenue share to the City on the first
$300,000, 8% revenue share between $300,001 - $500,000, and 10% revenue share
above $500,000 in cumulative cafe net sales for a given contract year, March 18 to
March 17 of the following year, for an initial term of three years, effective March 18,
2024, with two 2-year renewal options (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
39. Approve a Three -Year Agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts for
School Resource Officer Services in the Amount of $806,127
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year service
agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), which provides for the
Santa Ana Police Department to staff one full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) to
the school, for the period of April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027 in an amount not to
exceed $806,127 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
40. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Lease Agreement with Aldridge Electric,
Inc. for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a One -Year
Term with Twelve One -Month Extensions for a Total Revenue Amount of $283,944
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a site lease
agreement with Aldridge Electric, Inc. for the lease of 2,041 square feet of office
space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a one-year term
beginning on February 20, 2024 through February 19, 2025, for a total of $283,944 in
lease revenue for the entire term of the agreement, including optional extensions
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(Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Fiscal Year 2023-24 lease
income in the amount of $44,558 into the SARTC Operations, Rental -Aldridge
Electric revenue account and appropriating the same amount into the SARTC
Operations, Contractual Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
41. Approve Agreements for Automotive, Motorcycle, Truck, and Heavy Equipment
Repair Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,500,000 (Specification
No. 23-098) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the
vendors listed below to provide automotive, motorcycle, truck, and heavy equipment
repair services in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, and total
aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for an initial three-year term beginning
February 20, 2024 and expiring February 19, 2027, with provisions for two, 1-year
extensions (Core Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
Vendor Name Location
Santa Ana Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. Santa Ana, CA
Joe MacPherson Ford dba AutoNation Ford Tustin Tustin, CA
Bragg Investment Company, Inc. dba Coastline Equipment Long Beach, CA
Elite Automotive Services, LLC Lake Forest, CA
Fleetworks, Inc. Santa Fe Springs, CA
Seavco dba Iry Seaver Motorcycles Orange, CA
Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC dba Velocity Truck Centers Whittier, CA
Cerritos Ford, Inc. dba Norm Reeves Ford Superstore Cerritos, CA
Plumbers Depot Inc.
Hawthorne, CA
R. C. A. Investments, Inc. dba Long Beach BMW Motorcycles Long Beach, CA
Cerritos Ford, Inc. dba Tuttle -Click Ford Lincoln Irvine, CA
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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I BUSINESS CALENDAR
42. Nominate and Appoint an Alternate Representative to the Southern California
Association of Governments General Assembly Business Meeting
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint an alternate for purposes of the
Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly Business
Meeting.
43. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid -Year Budget Update, Appropriation Requests, and
Workforce Changes
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the FY 2023-24 Mid -Year budget
update.
2. Approve the recommended Appropriation Adjustments. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-XXX 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
4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 2023-
2024 ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADJUST FULL-TIME POSITIONS IN THE CITY
CLERK'S OFFICE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, LIBRARY SERVICES,
PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY, AND PUBLIC
WORKS AGENCY, INCLUDING ADDITIONS AND/OR REALLOCATIONS.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
44. Public Hearing — Adopt a Resolution Adjusting Sanitation Services Users Charge
(Non -General Fund)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5 and February 9, 2024.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution adjusting the
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City Sanitation Services User Charge effective July 1, 2024, July 1, 2025, July 1,
2026, July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2028.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADJUSTING THE RATE OF THE SANITATION
SERVICES USER CHARGE FOR ROADWAY CLEANING AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SANITATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SANTA ANA (includes
determination that adoption falls within a statutory exemption from environmental
review pursuant to sections 15273 and 15060(c)(2) of the State Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act)
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 and convene to the Special Housing
Authority meeting.
Adjourn in memory of
Alice Alvarez
Allen Baldwin
Carl Overmeyer
Ray Rangel
Future Items
1. Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023
2. Ordinance re. Protection of Water Service Shutoffs
3. FY2024-25 Budget Early Direction
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 13, 2024, 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 santa-ana.org/agendas-and-minutes.
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SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members
Vice Chair
Chair
Interim City Manager
City Attorney
Recording Secretary
ROLL CALL
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Thai Viet Phan
Valerie Amezcua
Tom Hatch
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
I CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of January 16, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of October 1,
2023 to December 31, 2023
Department(s): Community Development Agency
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Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice
Voucher Program for the period of October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 13, 2024, 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 santa-ana.org/agendas-and-minutes.
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