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City of Santa Ana, California
November 21, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:30 P.M.
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
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MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session Meeting to order at 5:04 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
Acting City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Jessie Lopez
Valerie Amezcua
Steven A. Mendoza
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
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ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Pena/oza, Phan and Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present.
Councilmember Bacerra and Hernandez, and Mayor Pro Tem Lopez joined the meeting
during Closed Session. Councilmember Hernandez was absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced there were no public comments
regarding Closed Session.
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 5:05 P.M.
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, Acting Human Resources Executive Director
Employee Organization:
Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Part -Time Civil Service Employees
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code
54957
Title: Acting City Manager/interim City Manager/Permanent City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: MayorAmezcua reconvened the City Council meeting to order at 5:35 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
Acting City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
ROLL CALL
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Jessie Lopez
Valerie Amezcua
Steven A. Mendoza
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer Hall
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez (arrived at 5:40 P.M.), Penaloza, Phan, and
Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, and Mayor Amezcua were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Fire Chief James Henerey
Pastor Tommy Cota
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza announced changes to Agenda Item
No. 32 exhibit I language in section I- I of the Resolution should state, "Moreover, finding
`b' of Section 66474 as part of the SMA can be made." and Agenda Item No. 34 exhibit 2
section 6 entitled Conflict of Interest, Retiree shall notify the City Council of the conflict
instead of just the Mayor.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
MINUTES: MayorAmezcua presented a certificate of recognition to the Seva Collection for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
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2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette's Cafe
& Bistro in Honor of their One -Year Anniversary
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra presented a certificate of recognition to Roquette's
Cafe & Bistro in honor of their one-year anniversary and contributions to the local economy.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Update from League of California Cities
MINUTES: Connor Medina, Regional Public Affairs Manager, gave a presentation and
update from the League of California Cities.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — 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:
The following speakers addressed the City Council in person:
1. Manuel Pineda spoke regarding a personal case.
2. Arturo Arteaga (translation: Spanish) expressed concern regarding harassment by the
City and the Police Department on Central and Main Street on his small business and
requested the City aid in assisting small businesses.
3. Antonio Quiroz (translation: Spanish) expressed concern regarding harassment by the
City and the Police Department at his lunch truck on Central and requested the City
assist small businesses.
4. Betty Lopez (translation: Spanish) expressed concern regarding harassment by the City
and the Police Department at lunch trucks, the inability to work, and lack of sales.
5. Abdul Yousef spoke regarding the environment at Gaza and requested a cease fire
resolution.
6. Claudia Morales (translation: Spanish) expressed excitement for the failed recall efforts
regarding Mayor Pro Tem Lopez.
7. Kadish Aburun spoke regarding the environment at Gaza and requested a cease fire
resolution.
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8. Jesus Vazquez spoke regarding Israel and Palestine.
9. Mario Alvarado spoke regarding elected officials' decorum at City Council meetings
and representation of Ward 5.
10. Mia Verdin congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Lopez on beating the recall and spoke
regarding transpired City events in the past 11 months.
The following speakers addressed the City Council via teleconference:
11. Nadeh Vali requested a cease fire resolution be placed on the agenda.
12. Santa Ana Resident 3 echoed previous speakers' request to place the cease fire
resolution on the agenda.
13. Joese Hernandez congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Lopez on beating the recall and spoke
regarding the loss of funds related to the recall.
14. Ed McCoy spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 32.
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: One (1)
comment regarding Agenda Item No. 30, One (1) comment regarding Agenda Item No. 32,
and Five (5) non -agenda comments.
COUNCIL COMMENTS WERE CONSIDERED OUT OF ORDER AND HEARD PRIOR TO
THE CONSENT CALENDAR
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.
MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez stated what he is thankful for.
Councilmember Phan thanked all who participated in and sponsored the Santa Anita
Neighborhood Association Turkey Event, Parks and Recreation staff for Plaza Navidena,
and stated what she is thankful for.
Mayor Amezcua announced a Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, November 28,
2023 at 9:00 A.M. related to the Mental Health Association, thanked all for their
assistance, sponsorship, and participation in turkey giveaway events, encouraged those
with complaints to fill a complaint form at the Police Department and spoke regarding the
tree lighting ceremony. She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Penaloza, and Mayor Pro Tem Lopez stated they
would provide their comments at the end of the meeting.
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RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances
MINUTES: At 6:52 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered. Councilmember
Hernandez requested to comment on Agenda Item Nos. 14 and 16 and Councilmember
Penaloza requested to comment on Agenda Item No. 16.
Councilmember Bacerra pulled Agenda Item Nos. 6 and 29 for separate discussion and
consideration.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 28 as the listed entity, Dyer
18, LLC, is a client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker, and Agenda Item No. 32 per
Government Code Section 84308.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez pulled Agenda Item No. 6 for separate discussion and consideration
and recused herself from Agenda Item No. 32 consistent with her position at the October
meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve staff recommendations on the
following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 with the exception of Agenda Item
Nos. 6 and 29, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 - Pass
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023
and April 18, 2023
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
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Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
AGENDA ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION.
6. Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action:
1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024, August
6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council
of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra requested the meeting of July 2, 2024 be canceled,
August 6, 2024 be left, and add July 30, 2024 as a special meeting.
Councilmember Phan requested the meeting of July 2, 2024 and September 3, 2024 be
cancelled, add July 30, 2024 special meeting, and leave the August 6, 2024 meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for
Agenda Item No. 6, as amended, to cancel the July 2 and September 3, 2024
meetings, add the July 30, 2024 Special meeting, and leave the August 6, 2024
meeting, seconded by Councilmember Phan.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 — Pass
City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet Drought
Remains
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings and
recommendations of the 2022-2023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,
Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.
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8. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as of
September 30, 2023.
9. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non -Public Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted
by Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.
10. Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & Essential
Care Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a Not -to -Exceed Aggregate Amount of
$200,000 (Specification No. 23-139) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listed
below for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an as -needed basis in an annual amount not to
exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed $200,000, for an
initial one-year term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisions for four, one-year
renewal options, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
• Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, CO
• Essential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
11. Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt Street
Maintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period
and Increase Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000
(Specification No.18-084) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
blanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance to extend
the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30, 2024, and
increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extension period, for a
revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount not to exceed
$8,590,000 subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
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12. Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex Hi -Ranger LT40 Bucket
Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23-166) (General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order
to Terex Utilities for one Terex Hi -Ranger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of $241,693,
plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $246,693, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
13. Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F-
550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23-158) (Non -
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order
to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F-550 Truck, in the amount of
$180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$200,647, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
14. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds in
the Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel Paving
Company, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for the
West Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 19-6948 (ATPSB1L-
5063(195))) (Non -General Fund).
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior -year fund balance of $280,000
in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account (AU 0581702-50001) and appropriate the same amount into the Residential
Street improvement fund, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (AU
05817660-66220) for FY 2023-2024 capital operating expenses. (Requires five
affirmative votes).
2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amount of
$488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a total
Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager.
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program for
$280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West Willits Protected Bicycle
Lane Project (Project No. 19-6948).
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MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
15. Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting and
Support Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a Five -Year Term
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with XV
Solutions to provide on -call supervisory control and data acquisition network consulting
and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for a three-year term
beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with provisions for one,
two-year extension, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-200).
16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc, for the
Design Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa's Park
(Project No. 24-7533) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant agreement
with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a park master plan and
design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with a contingency of
$58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a three-year term beginning
November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an option for two, one-year
extensions, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-201).
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding the project and in support of
the item.
Councilmember Penaloza thanked Public Works for their hard work and efforts and
spoke in support of the project.
Mayor Amezcua requested staff look into the La Chiquita mural.
Acting City Manager Steven Mendoza spoke regarding the artists of the mural.
17. Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,
Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental
Sciences Consultants for On -Call Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &
Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a Five -Year
Term (General Fund and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Earth
Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo &
Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provide on -call
geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed
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$2,000,000, for a three-year term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring on
November 20, 2026, with the provision for one two-year extension, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023-202).
18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the
Agreement Term and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for
Automated Metering Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Services
(Non -General Fund) (Project 16- 6460)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third amendment to the agreement with E
Source Companies, LLC to extend the term to expire November 20, 2024, and
increase the total compensation by $250,000, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023-227).
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program to include
$250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.
19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software
Support Services and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to
a Three- Year Term (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installation services
to the City's water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5% contingency of
$13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a three-year term beginning
November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to non -substantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023-203).
20. Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extend
the Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to
the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software to extend the existing
term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses to the previously executed
amount, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-204).
21. Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
Compliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the
Agreement Term (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the
agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement compliance
services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder of the term, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement
No. 2023-205).
22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services
Related to City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney's Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for
organizational and leadership development consulting services, including executive
search services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional six-month extension, in
an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023-206).
23. Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate
Agreement for Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert
Cassidy Whitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards
Watson & Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender
for Legal Services; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal
Services (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide special
legal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional one-year
extension, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023-207).
Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Services
with LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the Orange
County Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not to
exceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-
2023-2 0 8 ).
Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with the
law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services for municipal
advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, elections work and
employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024, in an
amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000, subject
to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney
(Agreement No. A 2023-209).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited to
litigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November
21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an amount
not to exceed $500,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023-210).
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including
but not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization
and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rent
stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21, 2023
to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not
to exceed $500,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023-211).
24. Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement with
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication
technology hardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407
(Specification No. 23-145) (Non -General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of Purchase Order to Vector
Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technology hardware and
services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingency of
$72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to non -substantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Company for HPE's Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc.
is an authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding
for HPE's Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc.
There is no fiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Company (Agreement NaAk2023-212).
25. Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Office
of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California -
Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, for a
one-year period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, in an
amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A 2023-213).
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2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of Traffic
Safety, Federal Grant -Indirect revenue account and appropriate same to the
Selective Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
26. Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting
the FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute
a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriffs Department
accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in the amount of
$110,336, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. A 2023-214).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the Law Enforcement
Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice Assistance
expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
27.Approve Agreements with Mission -Centered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600
to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute three-year agreements,
with two one-year renewal options, with the following two vendors to provide on -going
training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an as -needed basis, for
the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in an aggregate amount
not to exceed $324,475, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney:
• Mission -Centered Solutions, Inc. — total amount not to exceed $189,875
(Agreement No. A-2023-215)
• Utility Response Training Associates, LLC — total amount not to exceed
$134,600(Agreement No. Ar2023-216)
28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the sub -recipient award from
$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.
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RESOLUTION NO.2023-076 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022 URBAN
AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUB -RECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 in
grant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program
revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the Memorandum
of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Grant Program, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023-217).
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action
for Item No. 32 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember
Hernandez.
The motion carried, 6-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ,
MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER PHAN (recusal)
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 6 — 0 - 1 — Pass
AGENDA ITEM PULLED FROM CONSENT CALENDAR FOR SEPARATE
DISCUSSION.
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 2024-25
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to submit applications for funding
consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program 2024-25 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-077 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
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FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-078 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program
projects into the Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding the two recommended projects, and
asked if the City would be applying for any competitive funding related to transit enhancement
projects
Public Works Director Nabil Saba spoke regarding transit enhancements — bus stops,
bus shelter furniture, two grants for the Cal -Trans Clean California project to improve
train station improvements, and stated he continues to look for more funds to enhance
transit service in the City.
Councilmember Bacerra requested improvement in transit mobility in the City.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for
Agenda Item No. 29, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER
MAYOR PRO TEM
NOES:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Status: 7 — 0
— Pass
BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
30. Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 2025-2030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City's commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-079 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE
RESOURCES TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/24-2029/30
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY'S
COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31. Density Bonus Agreement No. 2023-02 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units
Proposed as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 2023-02 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-080 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
2023-02 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
WITH TWENTY-TWO UNITS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH
HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198-051-17) (includes determination that no additional
environmental review will be required in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act as a Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2022-12 will be filed
for this project)
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P Bros
Corp., for a 55-year term, for a rental residential development consisting of 22
apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income households at
322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2023-218).
32. Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 2023-02 and 2023-03 and
Overturning the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site
Plan Review (SPR) No. 2023-01 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 2023-03 (County
Map No. 19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a Mixed -Use Development Known
as Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 2023-01 and TTM No. 2023-03 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth
Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-081 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 2023-02 AND
2023-03 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 2023-01 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 2023-03 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
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FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS
CABRILLO TOWN CENTER AT 1901 AND 1971 EAST FOURTH STREET AND 515
AND 525 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE, COLLECTIVELY 1901 EAST FOURTH
STREET (APNS: 400-051-02; 400-051-09; 400-051-14; AND 400-051-15)
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action
for Item No. 32 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember
Hernandez.
The motion carried, 5-0-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER PHAN (recusal), MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ
(recusal)
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 5 — 0 - 2 — Pass
33. Second One -Year Extension of Site Plan Review No. 2016-03 and Variance Nos.
2017-05 and 2017-06 for The Madison Mixed -Use Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution approving a second one-year extension of Site Plan Review No.
2016-03, Variance No. 2017-05, and Variance No. 2017-06.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-082 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF SITE PLAN
REVIEW NO. 2016-03, VARIANCE NO. 2017-05, AND VARIANCE NO. 2017-05,
AND VARIANCE NO. 2017-06 FOR THE MADISON MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT
TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section 15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
MINUTES: At 7:09 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered.
34. Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section
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21221(h) (Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney's Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager effective
November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment agreement
(Agreement No. A2023-219).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-083 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER ON AN
INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended action
for Agenda Item No. 34, as amended per section 6 of the agreement, seconded by
Councilmember Bacerra.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 — Pass
MINUTES: Interim City Manager Tom Hatch spoke regarding his background,
experience, knowledge, education, family, future tasks, and Council goals, stated he will
support the process of permanent City Manager position, and wished everyone Happy
Thanksgiving.
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2-325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide
that Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution
of the City Council
Department(s): City Manager's Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2-325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards and
Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3053 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2-325 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza asked when the City Council can anticipate to
have an item be brought to Council to discuss rates for certain commissions.
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Acting City Manager Steven Mendoza spoke regarding the 2nd reading of the ordinance
and stated a resolution would be brought back to the City Council in 30 days after the
adoption to further discuss the rates.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action
for Agenda Item No. 35, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER
MAYOR PRO TEM
NOES:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Status: 7 — 0
— Pass
BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
36. Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a Two -Year or a Four -Year Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the Orange
County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a Two -Year or Four -Year Tenn,
Effective January 1, 2024
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall gave a brief presentation regarding the
appointment to serve on the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control and stated
Nelida Mendoza is interested in the position.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to appoint Nelida Mendoza to the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to serve a two-year term,
seconded by Councilmember Phan.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 — Pass
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**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
MINUTES: At 7:20 P.M., Public Hearings were considered.
37.Appeal No. 2023-07 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 2023-18
for Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938
South Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and notices
mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2023-07
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 2023-18.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-084 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 2023-07 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO.2023-18 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
MINUTES: Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour gave a presentation regarding Anchor
Stone Christian Church.
Councilmember Bacerra questioned the application use related to the zoning and spoke
regarding the General Plan update and the intention plan for the focus area.
Planning Manager Pezeshkpour spoke regarding General Plan update consistency and
the intent of focus area.
Councilmember Bacerra asked if the Planning Department informed the applicant that
the general plan does not permit this type of use and the Planning Commission's
decisions.
Planning Manager Pezeshkpour clarified that staff informed the applicant, and
explained the process and Planning Commission's decision.
Councilmember Phan asked for clarification whether the applicant reached out to the
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Planning Department prior to the purchase of land, spoke regarding the due diligence of
the applicant, and asked when the General Plan was last updated.
Planning Manager Pezeshkpour provided clarification, spoke regarding the General
Plan, and the stated the General Plan was last updated in April 2022.
Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 P.M.
1. Nagy Backhoom, Applicant, spoke regarding requirements of a conditional use
permit and land use.
2. John G. McClendan, Applicant's Legal Counsel, spoke regarding land use and civil
rights legislation.
3. Chiakang Chris spoke in opposition to the item.
4. Jean Chen spoke in opposition to the item, spoke regarding meeting with the
Planning Department related to the purchase of property, and stated the General
Plan was never introduced or mentioned.
5. Scott Wang spoke regarding the makeup of the Anchor Stone Christian Church and
in opposition to the item.
Rebuttal Comments:
1. Nagy Backhoom, Applicant, requested approval of the appeal.
2. John G. McClendan, Applicant's Legal Counsel, spoke regarding federal law related
to land use.
There being no additional speakers, Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 7:58
P.M.
Councilmember Bacerra asked for clarification regarding the difference between
assembly and religious facilities, zoning issues, and Religious Land Use and
Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUiPA).
Discussion ensued regarding type of use, RLUiPA, requirements related to zoning
districts, impacts related to traffic, parking and noise, and the General Plan.
Planning Manager Pezeshkpour provided clarification regarding the permitted type of
use and the General Plan.
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MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action
for Agenda Item No. 37, seconded by Councilmember Phan.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 — Pass
38. Public Facilities Naming No. 2023-01, Abandonment No. 2023-03, General Plan
Amendment No. 2023-01, and Amendment Application No. 2023-01 for Standard
and McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed on
November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission's adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 2023-01 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 2023-03; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-085 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC
SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE
(ABANDONMENT NO. 2023-03) (includes determination that the vacation is exempt
from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15378pf of the State CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 2023-01; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-086 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
2023-01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT LAND USE
DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL
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NUMBERS 011-251-38 AND 011-251-39 (from Low Density Residential (LR-7) to
Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
2023-01; and
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3054 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2023-01
REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113, 1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS
011-251-17, 011-251-18, 011-251-19, 011-251-20, 011-251-38 AND 011-251-39
(from Multiple -Family Residence (R-3) to Open Space Land (0); read by title only and
waive further reading.
Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the scope of the 2022
Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH No. 2020029087).
Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt from further review per Section
15304 (Class 4 —Minor Alterations of Land) of the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists
of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation
which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and
agricultural purposes. As such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No.
2020-78, will be filed for this project.
MINUTES: Planning Manager Ali Pezeshkpour gave a presentation regarding Standard
and McFadden Public Park.
Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 8:17 P.M. There being no speakers,
MayorAmezcua closed the Public Hearing at 8:17 P.M.
Councilmember Penaloza expressed excitement for the park, reminded staff regarding
residents' concerns related to safety, spoke in support of the item, and asked if there is
potential collaboration with shops across the street to make up for the loss of parking.
Planning Manager Pezeshkpour spoke regarding the parking concern.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding safety issues, homeless and restroom closures, and
expressed concern regarding the security company, additional staff for parks, limited
parking, gang activity, and lack of restrooms.
Public Works Director Nabil Saba stated that 44 parking spaces would be taken up, and
spoke regarding reclaiming City land reclaiming and the lack of restrooms.
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez spoke in support of the item, requested additional tables and
chairs, shade sails, community outreach regarding parking, and a report related to
stacked parking.
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Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item and regarding City parks.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke regarding stacked parking and working with the
neighborhood and shops to address parking concerns.
Mayor Amezcua thanked staff for their hard work and efforts, expressed concern
regarding parking, and requested staff work with residents and conduct a parking study.
Councilmember Phan spoke regarding parking.
Director Saba spoke regarding the construction timeline and groundbreaking and
additional notification of parking to residents, and alley parking.
Councilmember Penaloza requested notices be in both English and Spanish.
Mayor Amezcua requested a construction notice.
Director Saba stated he would inform residents of construction and parking.
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez requested additional languages of flyers to notify residents and
asked for clarification regarding the alley.
Public Works Director Saba stated the alley is a public alley.
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended action
for Agenda Item No. 38, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 — Pass
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: Acting City Manager Stecen Mendoza announced the soft opening of the 3rd
Winter Village on December 1, 2023 for City employees, and opening on December 2,
2023 for the public, and wished everyone a wonderful holiday.
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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.
MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza thanked staff for all their hard work and efforts.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez spoke regarding the illegal recall and wished everyone a Happy
Thanksgiving and holidays.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked all those who participated, spoke regarding Native
Americans and their history, Santa Anita Turkey vouchers, and congratulated voters of Ward
3 for keeping Mayor Pro Tem Lopez.
Councilmember Bacerra wished everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving, reported his
recent travel to San Francisco to attend the Cal Net Leadership Retreat November 16-17,
2023, and the National API Elected Official Summit, November 18-19, 2023, and expressed
concern regarding Mayor Pro Tem Lopez's social media posts regarding city staff.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council meeting at 8:49 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
nifer L) Ma]KCMC
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