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Meeting Agenda
April 2, 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
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Tom Hatch
Interim City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes
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
Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a
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 M30, 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.
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Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.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
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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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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.
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 INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
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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 INPERSON
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 INPERSON
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 (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
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 LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Allen Cates v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central District
of California), Case No. 8:23cv00786HDVDFM
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Daniel Durham, Principal Employee Relations Analyst
Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Jennifer Gutierrez, Clue Justice
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4.Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Awards Presentation
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 nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 18 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
5.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7.Appoint Luis Mier Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as a Tenant Representative to the
Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Luis Mier to the Rental Housing Board as a Tenant
Representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV, Warner
Avenue to Saint Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection
Improvements, and Warner Avenue Improvements, Oak Street to Grand Avenue
(Project Nos. 116741, 176833, and 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a twoyear
time extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program
funding for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV (Warner Avenue to Saint Andrew
Place) (23SNTAACE4043), Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection
Improvements (23SNTAICE4041), and Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street to
Grand Avenue) (23SNTAACE4044).
9.Appropriation Adjustment for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,199,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the California
Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening project into the
Parks Capital GrantPWA, State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Parks Capital GrantPWA, Improvements Other Than Buildings
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10.Amend the Blanket Purchase Order Contracts with Horizons Construction Co., Pro
Craft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing (Specification No. 20118) (General
and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase order
contracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s
Plumbing for plumbing services to increase the contract amount by $790,620, for a
revised aggregate amount not to exceed $2,335,620 for the remainder of the current
term expiring September 30, 2024 and the last renewal period expiring September
30, 2025.
11.Agreement for the Sale of Land from the City and Approve an Appropriation
Adjustment, Generating $4,800 in Revenue for FY 202324 RightofWay
Management Project (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Guadalupe Castaneda for the sale of Cityowned property
located at APN No. 41007144, behind 3025 Ramona Drive, in the amount of $4,800
(Agreement No. A2024XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $4,800
in the Public Works General Fund, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 01117002
57071) for Fiscal Year 202324 and appropriating the same to the Public Works
RightofWay expenditure account, Improvements Other Than Building (No. 01117622
66220) Project 246900 for FY 202324 Right of Way Management. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
12.Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra and Partnering Cities for the Euclid
Street Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project 236721) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperative
agreement with the Cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, and
Fountain Valley, identifying each city’s roles and responsibilities, including Santa
Ana’s match requirement of $113,827, for the implementation of the Euclid Street
Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approval
of the agreement by all parties and ending December 31, 2028, with an option for
extension upon written agreement by all parties (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13.Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to Provide Closed Circuit Television
Inspection Services of the Sanitary Sewer System (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to provide closed circuit television inspection services of
the sanitary sewer system for a threeyear term beginning April 2, 2024 and expiring
April 1, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension, in a total amount not to exceed
$4,000,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
14.Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Bond Counsel and
Disclosure Counsel for Potential Water Enterprise Revenue Bond Issuance (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Best Best & Krieger LLP for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services related to
a potential water enterprise revenue bond issuance for a nottoexceed amount of
$88,000 for a term expiring September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
15.Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for Foreclosure, Abandoned Vacant
Lots, and Structure Registration Program Services for Administering the City’s
Property Registration Program
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Hera Property Registry, LLC to provide foreclosure, abandoned vacant lots, and
structure registration program services for a threeyear term expiring April 1,
2027,with an option for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
16.Agreement with Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team to Provide Spay
and Neutering Services for Qualifying LowIncome Residents
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) to provide veterinarian
medical services for a spay and neutering program to lowincome Santa Ana
residents for a threeyear term commencing April 3, 2024 and expiring March 18,
2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions, in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
17.Lease Agreements with Rick Kagasoff for Two Warehouse Locations for the Santa
Ana Police Department Evidence Section in the Amount of $877,200
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear lease
agreements with Rick Kagasoff for two separate warehouse locations for the period
of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, with an option for one 1year extension, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $877,200 (Core Agreement No. A2024XXX):
Warehouse 1 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
Warehouse 2 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
18.Resolution to Authorize Grant Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy Grant for
Santiago Park Main Street Construction Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the State
Coastal Conservancy Grant for Santiago Park Main Street Construction, Main Street
Entrance in an amount of $2,807,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE
STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK MAIN STREET
CONSTRUCTION
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
19.Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202425 Budget (continued from the meeting of
March 19, 2024, Item No. 26)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY 2024
25 budget.
20.Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(Administration), Article IV (Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions),
Division 15 Relating to Emergency Services Section 2643 – Definitions
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance
to expand the definition of an emergency in the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 15 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, SECTION
2643 DEFINITIONS
21.Approve Urgency Ordinance No. NSXXXX of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana, adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs) and for First Reading of an Ordinance
Amending the SAMC Adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC Prohibiting Short
Term Rentals
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance by twothirds (2/3 vote)
amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of
the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTIONS
415 AND 417 ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORTTERM RENTALS
3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
22.Youth Commission Informational Report (continued from the meeting of March 19,
2024, Item No. 25)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401 to Amend the Zoning Map
District Designation for the Properties Located at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa Clara
Avenue
Published in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202401
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109
E. SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APN: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (SCH No. 2024010298), Environmental Review No. 202316,
prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
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 Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Shutoff Protection Act Compliance Ordinance
2. ACC/OC Presentation
3. FY202425 Budget Discussions and Approval
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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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Thai Viet Phan
Chair Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): Excuse the absent members.
Recommended Action: City Clerk’s Office
2.Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 20, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on each
of the Public Hearing items
3.Public Hearing Approve the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on February 16, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval
and submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaApril 2, 2024CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Tom HatchInterim City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes
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
Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a
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 M30, 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 EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City
Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.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
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900
9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk
when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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.
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 INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 INPERSON
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 INPERSON
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 (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for
each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in
a new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
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 LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Allen Cates v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central District
of California), Case No. 8:23cv00786HDVDFM
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Daniel Durham, Principal Employee Relations Analyst
Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Jennifer Gutierrez, Clue Justice
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4.Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Awards Presentation
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 nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 18 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
5.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7.Appoint Luis Mier Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as a Tenant Representative to the
Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Luis Mier to the Rental Housing Board as a Tenant
Representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV, Warner
Avenue to Saint Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection
Improvements, and Warner Avenue Improvements, Oak Street to Grand Avenue
(Project Nos. 116741, 176833, and 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a twoyear
time extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program
funding for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV (Warner Avenue to Saint Andrew
Place) (23SNTAACE4043), Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection
Improvements (23SNTAICE4041), and Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street to
Grand Avenue) (23SNTAACE4044).
9.Appropriation Adjustment for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,199,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the California
Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening project into the
Parks Capital GrantPWA, State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Parks Capital GrantPWA, Improvements Other Than Buildings
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10.Amend the Blanket Purchase Order Contracts with Horizons Construction Co., Pro
Craft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing (Specification No. 20118) (General
and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase order
contracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s
Plumbing for plumbing services to increase the contract amount by $790,620, for a
revised aggregate amount not to exceed $2,335,620 for the remainder of the current
term expiring September 30, 2024 and the last renewal period expiring September
30, 2025.
11.Agreement for the Sale of Land from the City and Approve an Appropriation
Adjustment, Generating $4,800 in Revenue for FY 202324 RightofWay
Management Project (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Guadalupe Castaneda for the sale of Cityowned property
located at APN No. 41007144, behind 3025 Ramona Drive, in the amount of $4,800
(Agreement No. A2024XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $4,800
in the Public Works General Fund, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 01117002
57071) for Fiscal Year 202324 and appropriating the same to the Public Works
RightofWay expenditure account, Improvements Other Than Building (No. 01117622
66220) Project 246900 for FY 202324 Right of Way Management. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
12.Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra and Partnering Cities for the Euclid
Street Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project 236721) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperative
agreement with the Cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, and
Fountain Valley, identifying each city’s roles and responsibilities, including Santa
Ana’s match requirement of $113,827, for the implementation of the Euclid Street
Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approval
of the agreement by all parties and ending December 31, 2028, with an option for
extension upon written agreement by all parties (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13.Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to Provide Closed Circuit Television
Inspection Services of the Sanitary Sewer System (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to provide closed circuit television inspection services of
the sanitary sewer system for a threeyear term beginning April 2, 2024 and expiring
April 1, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension, in a total amount not to exceed
$4,000,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
14.Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Bond Counsel and
Disclosure Counsel for Potential Water Enterprise Revenue Bond Issuance (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Best Best & Krieger LLP for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services related to
a potential water enterprise revenue bond issuance for a nottoexceed amount of
$88,000 for a term expiring September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
15.Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for Foreclosure, Abandoned Vacant
Lots, and Structure Registration Program Services for Administering the City’s
Property Registration Program
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Hera Property Registry, LLC to provide foreclosure, abandoned vacant lots, and
structure registration program services for a threeyear term expiring April 1,
2027,with an option for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
16.Agreement with Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team to Provide Spay
and Neutering Services for Qualifying LowIncome Residents
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) to provide veterinarian
medical services for a spay and neutering program to lowincome Santa Ana
residents for a threeyear term commencing April 3, 2024 and expiring March 18,
2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions, in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
17.Lease Agreements with Rick Kagasoff for Two Warehouse Locations for the Santa
Ana Police Department Evidence Section in the Amount of $877,200
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear lease
agreements with Rick Kagasoff for two separate warehouse locations for the period
of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, with an option for one 1year extension, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $877,200 (Core Agreement No. A2024XXX):
Warehouse 1 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
Warehouse 2 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
18.Resolution to Authorize Grant Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy Grant for
Santiago Park Main Street Construction Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the State
Coastal Conservancy Grant for Santiago Park Main Street Construction, Main Street
Entrance in an amount of $2,807,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE
STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK MAIN STREET
CONSTRUCTION
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
19.Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202425 Budget (continued from the meeting of
March 19, 2024, Item No. 26)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY 2024
25 budget.
20.Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(Administration), Article IV (Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions),
Division 15 Relating to Emergency Services Section 2643 – Definitions
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance
to expand the definition of an emergency in the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 15 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, SECTION
2643 DEFINITIONS
21.Approve Urgency Ordinance No. NSXXXX of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana, adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs) and for First Reading of an Ordinance
Amending the SAMC Adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC Prohibiting Short
Term Rentals
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance by twothirds (2/3 vote)
amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of
the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTIONS
415 AND 417 ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORTTERM RENTALS
3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
22.Youth Commission Informational Report (continued from the meeting of March 19,
2024, Item No. 25)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401 to Amend the Zoning Map
District Designation for the Properties Located at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa Clara
Avenue
Published in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202401
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109
E. SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APN: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (SCH No. 2024010298), Environmental Review No. 202316,
prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
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 Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Shutoff Protection Act Compliance Ordinance
2. ACC/OC Presentation
3. FY202425 Budget Discussions and Approval
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Thai Viet Phan
Chair Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): Excuse the absent members.
Recommended Action: City Clerk’s Office
2.Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 20, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on each
of the Public Hearing items
3.Public Hearing Approve the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on February 16, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval
and submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaApril 2, 2024CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Tom HatchInterim City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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
Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a
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 M30, 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 EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City
Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.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
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900
9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk
when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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.
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 INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 INPERSON
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 INPERSON
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 (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for
each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in
a new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
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 LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Allen Cates v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central District
of California), Case No. 8:23cv00786HDVDFM
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Daniel Durham, Principal Employee Relations Analyst
Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Jennifer Gutierrez, Clue Justice
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4.Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Awards Presentation
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 nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 18 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
5.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7.Appoint Luis Mier Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as a Tenant Representative to the
Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Luis Mier to the Rental Housing Board as a Tenant
Representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV, Warner
Avenue to Saint Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection
Improvements, and Warner Avenue Improvements, Oak Street to Grand Avenue
(Project Nos. 116741, 176833, and 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a twoyear
time extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program
funding for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV (Warner Avenue to Saint Andrew
Place) (23SNTAACE4043), Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection
Improvements (23SNTAICE4041), and Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street to
Grand Avenue) (23SNTAACE4044).
9.Appropriation Adjustment for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,199,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the California
Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening project into the
Parks Capital GrantPWA, State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Parks Capital GrantPWA, Improvements Other Than Buildings
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10.Amend the Blanket Purchase Order Contracts with Horizons Construction Co., Pro
Craft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing (Specification No. 20118) (General
and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase order
contracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s
Plumbing for plumbing services to increase the contract amount by $790,620, for a
revised aggregate amount not to exceed $2,335,620 for the remainder of the current
term expiring September 30, 2024 and the last renewal period expiring September
30, 2025.
11.Agreement for the Sale of Land from the City and Approve an Appropriation
Adjustment, Generating $4,800 in Revenue for FY 202324 RightofWay
Management Project (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Guadalupe Castaneda for the sale of Cityowned property
located at APN No. 41007144, behind 3025 Ramona Drive, in the amount of $4,800
(Agreement No. A2024XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $4,800
in the Public Works General Fund, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 01117002
57071) for Fiscal Year 202324 and appropriating the same to the Public Works
RightofWay expenditure account, Improvements Other Than Building (No. 01117622
66220) Project 246900 for FY 202324 Right of Way Management. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
12.Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra and Partnering Cities for the Euclid
Street Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project 236721) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperative
agreement with the Cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, and
Fountain Valley, identifying each city’s roles and responsibilities, including Santa
Ana’s match requirement of $113,827, for the implementation of the Euclid Street
Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approval
of the agreement by all parties and ending December 31, 2028, with an option for
extension upon written agreement by all parties (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13.Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to Provide Closed Circuit Television
Inspection Services of the Sanitary Sewer System (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to provide closed circuit television inspection services of
the sanitary sewer system for a threeyear term beginning April 2, 2024 and expiring
April 1, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension, in a total amount not to exceed
$4,000,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
14.Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Bond Counsel and
Disclosure Counsel for Potential Water Enterprise Revenue Bond Issuance (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Best Best & Krieger LLP for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services related to
a potential water enterprise revenue bond issuance for a nottoexceed amount of
$88,000 for a term expiring September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
15.Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for Foreclosure, Abandoned Vacant
Lots, and Structure Registration Program Services for Administering the City’s
Property Registration Program
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Hera Property Registry, LLC to provide foreclosure, abandoned vacant lots, and
structure registration program services for a threeyear term expiring April 1,
2027,with an option for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
16.Agreement with Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team to Provide Spay
and Neutering Services for Qualifying LowIncome Residents
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) to provide veterinarian
medical services for a spay and neutering program to lowincome Santa Ana
residents for a threeyear term commencing April 3, 2024 and expiring March 18,
2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions, in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
17.Lease Agreements with Rick Kagasoff for Two Warehouse Locations for the Santa
Ana Police Department Evidence Section in the Amount of $877,200
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear lease
agreements with Rick Kagasoff for two separate warehouse locations for the period
of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, with an option for one 1year extension, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $877,200 (Core Agreement No. A2024XXX):
Warehouse 1 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
Warehouse 2 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
18.Resolution to Authorize Grant Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy Grant for
Santiago Park Main Street Construction Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the State
Coastal Conservancy Grant for Santiago Park Main Street Construction, Main Street
Entrance in an amount of $2,807,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE
STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK MAIN STREET
CONSTRUCTION
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
19.Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202425 Budget (continued from the meeting of
March 19, 2024, Item No. 26)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY 2024
25 budget.
20.Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(Administration), Article IV (Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions),
Division 15 Relating to Emergency Services Section 2643 – Definitions
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance
to expand the definition of an emergency in the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 15 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, SECTION
2643 DEFINITIONS
21.Approve Urgency Ordinance No. NSXXXX of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana, adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs) and for First Reading of an Ordinance
Amending the SAMC Adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC Prohibiting Short
Term Rentals
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance by twothirds (2/3 vote)
amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of
the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTIONS
415 AND 417 ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORTTERM RENTALS
3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
22.Youth Commission Informational Report (continued from the meeting of March 19,
2024, Item No. 25)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401 to Amend the Zoning Map
District Designation for the Properties Located at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa Clara
Avenue
Published in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202401
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109
E. SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APN: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (SCH No. 2024010298), Environmental Review No. 202316,
prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
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 Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Shutoff Protection Act Compliance Ordinance
2. ACC/OC Presentation
3. FY202425 Budget Discussions and Approval
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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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Thai Viet Phan
Chair Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): Excuse the absent members.
Recommended Action: City Clerk’s Office
2.Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 20, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on each
of the Public Hearing items
3.Public Hearing Approve the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on February 16, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval
and submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaApril 2, 2024CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Tom HatchInterim City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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.
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 INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 INPERSON
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 INPERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
permitted to speak.
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Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
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 LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Allen Cates v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central District
of California), Case No. 8:23cv00786HDVDFM
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Daniel Durham, Principal Employee Relations Analyst
Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Jennifer Gutierrez, Clue Justice
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4.Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Awards Presentation
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 nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 18 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
5.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7.Appoint Luis Mier Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as a Tenant Representative to the
Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Luis Mier to the Rental Housing Board as a Tenant
Representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV, Warner
Avenue to Saint Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection
Improvements, and Warner Avenue Improvements, Oak Street to Grand Avenue
(Project Nos. 116741, 176833, and 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a twoyear
time extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program
funding for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV (Warner Avenue to Saint Andrew
Place) (23SNTAACE4043), Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection
Improvements (23SNTAICE4041), and Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street to
Grand Avenue) (23SNTAACE4044).
9.Appropriation Adjustment for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,199,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the California
Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening project into the
Parks Capital GrantPWA, State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Parks Capital GrantPWA, Improvements Other Than Buildings
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10.Amend the Blanket Purchase Order Contracts with Horizons Construction Co., Pro
Craft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing (Specification No. 20118) (General
and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase order
contracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s
Plumbing for plumbing services to increase the contract amount by $790,620, for a
revised aggregate amount not to exceed $2,335,620 for the remainder of the current
term expiring September 30, 2024 and the last renewal period expiring September
30, 2025.
11.Agreement for the Sale of Land from the City and Approve an Appropriation
Adjustment, Generating $4,800 in Revenue for FY 202324 RightofWay
Management Project (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Guadalupe Castaneda for the sale of Cityowned property
located at APN No. 41007144, behind 3025 Ramona Drive, in the amount of $4,800
(Agreement No. A2024XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $4,800
in the Public Works General Fund, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 01117002
57071) for Fiscal Year 202324 and appropriating the same to the Public Works
RightofWay expenditure account, Improvements Other Than Building (No. 01117622
66220) Project 246900 for FY 202324 Right of Way Management. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
12.Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra and Partnering Cities for the Euclid
Street Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project 236721) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperative
agreement with the Cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, and
Fountain Valley, identifying each city’s roles and responsibilities, including Santa
Ana’s match requirement of $113,827, for the implementation of the Euclid Street
Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approval
of the agreement by all parties and ending December 31, 2028, with an option for
extension upon written agreement by all parties (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13.Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to Provide Closed Circuit Television
Inspection Services of the Sanitary Sewer System (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to provide closed circuit television inspection services of
the sanitary sewer system for a threeyear term beginning April 2, 2024 and expiring
April 1, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension, in a total amount not to exceed
$4,000,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
14.Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Bond Counsel and
Disclosure Counsel for Potential Water Enterprise Revenue Bond Issuance (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Best Best & Krieger LLP for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services related to
a potential water enterprise revenue bond issuance for a nottoexceed amount of
$88,000 for a term expiring September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
15.Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for Foreclosure, Abandoned Vacant
Lots, and Structure Registration Program Services for Administering the City’s
Property Registration Program
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Hera Property Registry, LLC to provide foreclosure, abandoned vacant lots, and
structure registration program services for a threeyear term expiring April 1,
2027,with an option for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
16.Agreement with Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team to Provide Spay
and Neutering Services for Qualifying LowIncome Residents
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) to provide veterinarian
medical services for a spay and neutering program to lowincome Santa Ana
residents for a threeyear term commencing April 3, 2024 and expiring March 18,
2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions, in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
17.Lease Agreements with Rick Kagasoff for Two Warehouse Locations for the Santa
Ana Police Department Evidence Section in the Amount of $877,200
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear lease
agreements with Rick Kagasoff for two separate warehouse locations for the period
of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, with an option for one 1year extension, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $877,200 (Core Agreement No. A2024XXX):
Warehouse 1 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
Warehouse 2 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
18.Resolution to Authorize Grant Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy Grant for
Santiago Park Main Street Construction Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the State
Coastal Conservancy Grant for Santiago Park Main Street Construction, Main Street
Entrance in an amount of $2,807,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE
STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK MAIN STREET
CONSTRUCTION
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
19.Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202425 Budget (continued from the meeting of
March 19, 2024, Item No. 26)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY 2024
25 budget.
20.Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(Administration), Article IV (Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions),
Division 15 Relating to Emergency Services Section 2643 – Definitions
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance
to expand the definition of an emergency in the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 15 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, SECTION
2643 DEFINITIONS
21.Approve Urgency Ordinance No. NSXXXX of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana, adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs) and for First Reading of an Ordinance
Amending the SAMC Adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC Prohibiting Short
Term Rentals
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance by twothirds (2/3 vote)
amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of
the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTIONS
415 AND 417 ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORTTERM RENTALS
3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
22.Youth Commission Informational Report (continued from the meeting of March 19,
2024, Item No. 25)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401 to Amend the Zoning Map
District Designation for the Properties Located at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa Clara
Avenue
Published in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202401
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109
E. SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APN: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (SCH No. 2024010298), Environmental Review No. 202316,
prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
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 Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Shutoff Protection Act Compliance Ordinance
2. ACC/OC Presentation
3. FY202425 Budget Discussions and Approval
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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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Thai Viet Phan
Chair Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): Excuse the absent members.
Recommended Action: City Clerk’s Office
2.Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 20, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on each
of the Public Hearing items
3.Public Hearing Approve the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on February 16, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval
and submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaApril 2, 2024CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Tom HatchInterim City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe 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 providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
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 LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Allen Cates v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central District
of California), Case No. 8:23cv00786HDVDFM
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Daniel Durham, Principal Employee Relations Analyst
Employee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Jennifer Gutierrez, Clue Justice
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4.Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Awards Presentation
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 nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 18 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
5.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7.Appoint Luis Mier Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as a Tenant Representative to the
Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Luis Mier to the Rental Housing Board as a Tenant
Representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV, Warner
Avenue to Saint Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection
Improvements, and Warner Avenue Improvements, Oak Street to Grand Avenue
(Project Nos. 116741, 176833, and 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a twoyear
time extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program
funding for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV (Warner Avenue to Saint Andrew
Place) (23SNTAACE4043), Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection
Improvements (23SNTAICE4041), and Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street to
Grand Avenue) (23SNTAACE4044).
9.Appropriation Adjustment for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,199,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the California
Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening project into the
Parks Capital GrantPWA, State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Parks Capital GrantPWA, Improvements Other Than Buildings
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10.Amend the Blanket Purchase Order Contracts with Horizons Construction Co., Pro
Craft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing (Specification No. 20118) (General
and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase order
contracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s
Plumbing for plumbing services to increase the contract amount by $790,620, for a
revised aggregate amount not to exceed $2,335,620 for the remainder of the current
term expiring September 30, 2024 and the last renewal period expiring September
30, 2025.
11.Agreement for the Sale of Land from the City and Approve an Appropriation
Adjustment, Generating $4,800 in Revenue for FY 202324 RightofWay
Management Project (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Guadalupe Castaneda for the sale of Cityowned property
located at APN No. 41007144, behind 3025 Ramona Drive, in the amount of $4,800
(Agreement No. A2024XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $4,800
in the Public Works General Fund, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 01117002
57071) for Fiscal Year 202324 and appropriating the same to the Public Works
RightofWay expenditure account, Improvements Other Than Building (No. 01117622
66220) Project 246900 for FY 202324 Right of Way Management. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
12.Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra and Partnering Cities for the Euclid
Street Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project 236721) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperative
agreement with the Cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, and
Fountain Valley, identifying each city’s roles and responsibilities, including Santa
Ana’s match requirement of $113,827, for the implementation of the Euclid Street
Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approval
of the agreement by all parties and ending December 31, 2028, with an option for
extension upon written agreement by all parties (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13.Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to Provide Closed Circuit Television
Inspection Services of the Sanitary Sewer System (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to provide closed circuit television inspection services of
the sanitary sewer system for a threeyear term beginning April 2, 2024 and expiring
April 1, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension, in a total amount not to exceed
$4,000,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
14.Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Bond Counsel and
Disclosure Counsel for Potential Water Enterprise Revenue Bond Issuance (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Best Best & Krieger LLP for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services related to
a potential water enterprise revenue bond issuance for a nottoexceed amount of
$88,000 for a term expiring September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
15.Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for Foreclosure, Abandoned Vacant
Lots, and Structure Registration Program Services for Administering the City’s
Property Registration Program
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Hera Property Registry, LLC to provide foreclosure, abandoned vacant lots, and
structure registration program services for a threeyear term expiring April 1,
2027,with an option for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
16.Agreement with Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team to Provide Spay
and Neutering Services for Qualifying LowIncome Residents
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) to provide veterinarian
medical services for a spay and neutering program to lowincome Santa Ana
residents for a threeyear term commencing April 3, 2024 and expiring March 18,
2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions, in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
17.Lease Agreements with Rick Kagasoff for Two Warehouse Locations for the Santa
Ana Police Department Evidence Section in the Amount of $877,200
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear lease
agreements with Rick Kagasoff for two separate warehouse locations for the period
of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, with an option for one 1year extension, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $877,200 (Core Agreement No. A2024XXX):
Warehouse 1 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
Warehouse 2 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
18.Resolution to Authorize Grant Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy Grant for
Santiago Park Main Street Construction Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the State
Coastal Conservancy Grant for Santiago Park Main Street Construction, Main Street
Entrance in an amount of $2,807,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE
STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK MAIN STREET
CONSTRUCTION
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
19.Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202425 Budget (continued from the meeting of
March 19, 2024, Item No. 26)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY 2024
25 budget.
20.Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(Administration), Article IV (Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions),
Division 15 Relating to Emergency Services Section 2643 – Definitions
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance
to expand the definition of an emergency in the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 15 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, SECTION
2643 DEFINITIONS
21.Approve Urgency Ordinance No. NSXXXX of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana, adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs) and for First Reading of an Ordinance
Amending the SAMC Adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC Prohibiting Short
Term Rentals
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance by twothirds (2/3 vote)
amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of
the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTIONS
415 AND 417 ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORTTERM RENTALS
3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
22.Youth Commission Informational Report (continued from the meeting of March 19,
2024, Item No. 25)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401 to Amend the Zoning Map
District Designation for the Properties Located at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa Clara
Avenue
Published in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202401
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109
E. SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APN: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (SCH No. 2024010298), Environmental Review No. 202316,
prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
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 Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Shutoff Protection Act Compliance Ordinance
2. ACC/OC Presentation
3. FY202425 Budget Discussions and Approval
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Thai Viet Phan
Chair Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): Excuse the absent members.
Recommended Action: City Clerk’s Office
2.Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 20, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on each
of the Public Hearing items
3.Public Hearing Approve the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on February 16, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval
and submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaApril 2, 2024CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Tom HatchInterim City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe 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 providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Allen Cates v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central Districtof California), Case No. 8:23cv00786HDVDFM2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Daniel Durham, Principal Employee Relations AnalystEmployee Organization:
Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)(1)
Title: City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Jennifer Gutierrez, Clue Justice
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4.Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Awards Presentation
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 nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 18 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
5.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7.Appoint Luis Mier Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as a Tenant Representative to the
Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Luis Mier to the Rental Housing Board as a Tenant
Representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV, Warner
Avenue to Saint Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection
Improvements, and Warner Avenue Improvements, Oak Street to Grand Avenue
(Project Nos. 116741, 176833, and 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a twoyear
time extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program
funding for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV (Warner Avenue to Saint Andrew
Place) (23SNTAACE4043), Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection
Improvements (23SNTAICE4041), and Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street to
Grand Avenue) (23SNTAACE4044).
9.Appropriation Adjustment for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,199,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the California
Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening project into the
Parks Capital GrantPWA, State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Parks Capital GrantPWA, Improvements Other Than Buildings
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10.Amend the Blanket Purchase Order Contracts with Horizons Construction Co., Pro
Craft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing (Specification No. 20118) (General
and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase order
contracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s
Plumbing for plumbing services to increase the contract amount by $790,620, for a
revised aggregate amount not to exceed $2,335,620 for the remainder of the current
term expiring September 30, 2024 and the last renewal period expiring September
30, 2025.
11.Agreement for the Sale of Land from the City and Approve an Appropriation
Adjustment, Generating $4,800 in Revenue for FY 202324 RightofWay
Management Project (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Guadalupe Castaneda for the sale of Cityowned property
located at APN No. 41007144, behind 3025 Ramona Drive, in the amount of $4,800
(Agreement No. A2024XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $4,800
in the Public Works General Fund, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 01117002
57071) for Fiscal Year 202324 and appropriating the same to the Public Works
RightofWay expenditure account, Improvements Other Than Building (No. 01117622
66220) Project 246900 for FY 202324 Right of Way Management. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
12.Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra and Partnering Cities for the Euclid
Street Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project 236721) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperative
agreement with the Cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, and
Fountain Valley, identifying each city’s roles and responsibilities, including Santa
Ana’s match requirement of $113,827, for the implementation of the Euclid Street
Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approval
of the agreement by all parties and ending December 31, 2028, with an option for
extension upon written agreement by all parties (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13.Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to Provide Closed Circuit Television
Inspection Services of the Sanitary Sewer System (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to provide closed circuit television inspection services of
the sanitary sewer system for a threeyear term beginning April 2, 2024 and expiring
April 1, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension, in a total amount not to exceed
$4,000,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
14.Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Bond Counsel and
Disclosure Counsel for Potential Water Enterprise Revenue Bond Issuance (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Best Best & Krieger LLP for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services related to
a potential water enterprise revenue bond issuance for a nottoexceed amount of
$88,000 for a term expiring September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
15.Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for Foreclosure, Abandoned Vacant
Lots, and Structure Registration Program Services for Administering the City’s
Property Registration Program
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Hera Property Registry, LLC to provide foreclosure, abandoned vacant lots, and
structure registration program services for a threeyear term expiring April 1,
2027,with an option for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
16.Agreement with Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team to Provide Spay
and Neutering Services for Qualifying LowIncome Residents
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) to provide veterinarian
medical services for a spay and neutering program to lowincome Santa Ana
residents for a threeyear term commencing April 3, 2024 and expiring March 18,
2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions, in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
17.Lease Agreements with Rick Kagasoff for Two Warehouse Locations for the Santa
Ana Police Department Evidence Section in the Amount of $877,200
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear lease
agreements with Rick Kagasoff for two separate warehouse locations for the period
of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, with an option for one 1year extension, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $877,200 (Core Agreement No. A2024XXX):
Warehouse 1 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
Warehouse 2 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
18.Resolution to Authorize Grant Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy Grant for
Santiago Park Main Street Construction Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the State
Coastal Conservancy Grant for Santiago Park Main Street Construction, Main Street
Entrance in an amount of $2,807,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE
STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK MAIN STREET
CONSTRUCTION
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
19.Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202425 Budget (continued from the meeting of
March 19, 2024, Item No. 26)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY 2024
25 budget.
20.Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(Administration), Article IV (Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions),
Division 15 Relating to Emergency Services Section 2643 – Definitions
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance
to expand the definition of an emergency in the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 15 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, SECTION
2643 DEFINITIONS
21.Approve Urgency Ordinance No. NSXXXX of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana, adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs) and for First Reading of an Ordinance
Amending the SAMC Adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC Prohibiting Short
Term Rentals
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance by twothirds (2/3 vote)
amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of
the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTIONS
415 AND 417 ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORTTERM RENTALS
3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
22.Youth Commission Informational Report (continued from the meeting of March 19,
2024, Item No. 25)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401 to Amend the Zoning Map
District Designation for the Properties Located at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa Clara
Avenue
Published in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202401
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109
E. SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APN: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (SCH No. 2024010298), Environmental Review No. 202316,
prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
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 Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Shutoff Protection Act Compliance Ordinance
2. ACC/OC Presentation
3. FY202425 Budget Discussions and Approval
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Thai Viet Phan
Chair Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): Excuse the absent members.
Recommended Action: City Clerk’s Office
2.Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 20, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on each
of the Public Hearing items
3.Public Hearing Approve the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on February 16, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval
and submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaApril 2, 2024CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Tom HatchInterim City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe 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 providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Allen Cates v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central Districtof California), Case No. 8:23cv00786HDVDFM2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Daniel Durham, Principal Employee Relations AnalystEmployee Organization:Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section54957(b)(1)Title: City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Jennifer Gutierrez, Clue JusticeADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDASTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Awards PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 18 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
5.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7.Appoint Luis Mier Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as a Tenant Representative to the
Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Luis Mier to the Rental Housing Board as a Tenant
Representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV, Warner
Avenue to Saint Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection
Improvements, and Warner Avenue Improvements, Oak Street to Grand Avenue
(Project Nos. 116741, 176833, and 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a twoyear
time extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program
funding for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV (Warner Avenue to Saint Andrew
Place) (23SNTAACE4043), Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection
Improvements (23SNTAICE4041), and Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street to
Grand Avenue) (23SNTAACE4044).
9.Appropriation Adjustment for the Walnut Street Urban Greening Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,199,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the California
Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening project into the
Parks Capital GrantPWA, State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Parks Capital GrantPWA, Improvements Other Than Buildings
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10.Amend the Blanket Purchase Order Contracts with Horizons Construction Co., Pro
Craft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing (Specification No. 20118) (General
and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase order
contracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s
Plumbing for plumbing services to increase the contract amount by $790,620, for a
revised aggregate amount not to exceed $2,335,620 for the remainder of the current
term expiring September 30, 2024 and the last renewal period expiring September
30, 2025.
11.Agreement for the Sale of Land from the City and Approve an Appropriation
Adjustment, Generating $4,800 in Revenue for FY 202324 RightofWay
Management Project (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Guadalupe Castaneda for the sale of Cityowned property
located at APN No. 41007144, behind 3025 Ramona Drive, in the amount of $4,800
(Agreement No. A2024XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $4,800
in the Public Works General Fund, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 01117002
57071) for Fiscal Year 202324 and appropriating the same to the Public Works
RightofWay expenditure account, Improvements Other Than Building (No. 01117622
66220) Project 246900 for FY 202324 Right of Way Management. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
12.Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra and Partnering Cities for the Euclid
Street Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project 236721) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperative
agreement with the Cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, and
Fountain Valley, identifying each city’s roles and responsibilities, including Santa
Ana’s match requirement of $113,827, for the implementation of the Euclid Street
Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approval
of the agreement by all parties and ending December 31, 2028, with an option for
extension upon written agreement by all parties (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13.Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to Provide Closed Circuit Television
Inspection Services of the Sanitary Sewer System (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to provide closed circuit television inspection services of
the sanitary sewer system for a threeyear term beginning April 2, 2024 and expiring
April 1, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension, in a total amount not to exceed
$4,000,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
14.Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Bond Counsel and
Disclosure Counsel for Potential Water Enterprise Revenue Bond Issuance (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Best Best & Krieger LLP for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services related to
a potential water enterprise revenue bond issuance for a nottoexceed amount of
$88,000 for a term expiring September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
15.Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for Foreclosure, Abandoned Vacant
Lots, and Structure Registration Program Services for Administering the City’s
Property Registration Program
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Hera Property Registry, LLC to provide foreclosure, abandoned vacant lots, and
structure registration program services for a threeyear term expiring April 1,
2027,with an option for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
16.Agreement with Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team to Provide Spay
and Neutering Services for Qualifying LowIncome Residents
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) to provide veterinarian
medical services for a spay and neutering program to lowincome Santa Ana
residents for a threeyear term commencing April 3, 2024 and expiring March 18,
2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions, in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
17.Lease Agreements with Rick Kagasoff for Two Warehouse Locations for the Santa
Ana Police Department Evidence Section in the Amount of $877,200
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear lease
agreements with Rick Kagasoff for two separate warehouse locations for the period
of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, with an option for one 1year extension, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $877,200 (Core Agreement No. A2024XXX):
Warehouse 1 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
Warehouse 2 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
18.Resolution to Authorize Grant Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy Grant for
Santiago Park Main Street Construction Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the State
Coastal Conservancy Grant for Santiago Park Main Street Construction, Main Street
Entrance in an amount of $2,807,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE
STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK MAIN STREET
CONSTRUCTION
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
19.Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202425 Budget (continued from the meeting of
March 19, 2024, Item No. 26)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY 2024
25 budget.
20.Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(Administration), Article IV (Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions),
Division 15 Relating to Emergency Services Section 2643 – Definitions
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance
to expand the definition of an emergency in the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 15 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, SECTION
2643 DEFINITIONS
21.Approve Urgency Ordinance No. NSXXXX of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana, adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs) and for First Reading of an Ordinance
Amending the SAMC Adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC Prohibiting Short
Term Rentals
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance by twothirds (2/3 vote)
amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of
the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTIONS
415 AND 417 ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORTTERM RENTALS
3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
22.Youth Commission Informational Report (continued from the meeting of March 19,
2024, Item No. 25)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401 to Amend the Zoning Map
District Designation for the Properties Located at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa Clara
Avenue
Published in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202401
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109
E. SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APN: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (SCH No. 2024010298), Environmental Review No. 202316,
prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
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 Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Shutoff Protection Act Compliance Ordinance
2. ACC/OC Presentation
3. FY202425 Budget Discussions and Approval
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Thai Viet Phan
Chair Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): Excuse the absent members.
Recommended Action: City Clerk’s Office
2.Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 20, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on each
of the Public Hearing items
3.Public Hearing Approve the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on February 16, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval
and submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaApril 2, 2024CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Tom HatchInterim City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe 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 providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Allen Cates v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central Districtof California), Case No. 8:23cv00786HDVDFM2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Daniel Durham, Principal Employee Relations AnalystEmployee Organization:Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section54957(b)(1)Title: City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Jennifer Gutierrez, Clue JusticeADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDASTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Awards PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 5 through 18 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Appoint Luis Mier Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as a Tenant Representative to theRental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Luis Mier to the Rental Housing Board as a TenantRepresentative and administer the Oath of Office.8.Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of the Measure M2 ComprehensiveTransportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV, WarnerAvenue to Saint Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements, and Warner Avenue Improvements, Oak Street to Grand Avenue(Project Nos. 116741, 176833, and 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a twoyeartime extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programfunding for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV (Warner Avenue to Saint AndrewPlace) (23SNTAACE4043), Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements (23SNTAICE4041), and Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street toGrand Avenue) (23SNTAACE4044).9.Appropriation Adjustment for the Walnut Street Urban Greening ProjectDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize
$2,199,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the California
Department of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening project into the
Parks Capital GrantPWA, State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate the
same amount into the Parks Capital GrantPWA, Improvements Other Than Buildings
expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
10.Amend the Blanket Purchase Order Contracts with Horizons Construction Co., Pro
Craft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing (Specification No. 20118) (General
and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase order
contracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s
Plumbing for plumbing services to increase the contract amount by $790,620, for a
revised aggregate amount not to exceed $2,335,620 for the remainder of the current
term expiring September 30, 2024 and the last renewal period expiring September
30, 2025.
11.Agreement for the Sale of Land from the City and Approve an Appropriation
Adjustment, Generating $4,800 in Revenue for FY 202324 RightofWay
Management Project (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and
sale agreement with Guadalupe Castaneda for the sale of Cityowned property
located at APN No. 41007144, behind 3025 Ramona Drive, in the amount of $4,800
(Agreement No. A2024XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $4,800
in the Public Works General Fund, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 01117002
57071) for Fiscal Year 202324 and appropriating the same to the Public Works
RightofWay expenditure account, Improvements Other Than Building (No. 01117622
66220) Project 246900 for FY 202324 Right of Way Management. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
12.Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra and Partnering Cities for the Euclid
Street Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project 236721) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperative
agreement with the Cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, and
Fountain Valley, identifying each city’s roles and responsibilities, including Santa
Ana’s match requirement of $113,827, for the implementation of the Euclid Street
Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approval
of the agreement by all parties and ending December 31, 2028, with an option for
extension upon written agreement by all parties (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13.Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to Provide Closed Circuit Television
Inspection Services of the Sanitary Sewer System (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to provide closed circuit television inspection services of
the sanitary sewer system for a threeyear term beginning April 2, 2024 and expiring
April 1, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension, in a total amount not to exceed
$4,000,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
14.Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Bond Counsel and
Disclosure Counsel for Potential Water Enterprise Revenue Bond Issuance (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Best Best & Krieger LLP for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services related to
a potential water enterprise revenue bond issuance for a nottoexceed amount of
$88,000 for a term expiring September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
15.Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for Foreclosure, Abandoned Vacant
Lots, and Structure Registration Program Services for Administering the City’s
Property Registration Program
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Hera Property Registry, LLC to provide foreclosure, abandoned vacant lots, and
structure registration program services for a threeyear term expiring April 1,
2027,with an option for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
16.Agreement with Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team to Provide Spay
and Neutering Services for Qualifying LowIncome Residents
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) to provide veterinarian
medical services for a spay and neutering program to lowincome Santa Ana
residents for a threeyear term commencing April 3, 2024 and expiring March 18,
2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions, in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
17.Lease Agreements with Rick Kagasoff for Two Warehouse Locations for the Santa
Ana Police Department Evidence Section in the Amount of $877,200
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear lease
agreements with Rick Kagasoff for two separate warehouse locations for the period
of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, with an option for one 1year extension, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $877,200 (Core Agreement No. A2024XXX):
Warehouse 1 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
Warehouse 2 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
18.Resolution to Authorize Grant Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy Grant for
Santiago Park Main Street Construction Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the State
Coastal Conservancy Grant for Santiago Park Main Street Construction, Main Street
Entrance in an amount of $2,807,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE
STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK MAIN STREET
CONSTRUCTION
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
19.Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202425 Budget (continued from the meeting of
March 19, 2024, Item No. 26)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY 2024
25 budget.
20.Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(Administration), Article IV (Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions),
Division 15 Relating to Emergency Services Section 2643 – Definitions
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance
to expand the definition of an emergency in the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 15 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, SECTION
2643 DEFINITIONS
21.Approve Urgency Ordinance No. NSXXXX of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana, adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs) and for First Reading of an Ordinance
Amending the SAMC Adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC Prohibiting Short
Term Rentals
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance by twothirds (2/3 vote)
amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of
the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTIONS
415 AND 417 ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORTTERM RENTALS
3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
22.Youth Commission Informational Report (continued from the meeting of March 19,
2024, Item No. 25)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401 to Amend the Zoning Map
District Designation for the Properties Located at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa Clara
Avenue
Published in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202401
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109
E. SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APN: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (SCH No. 2024010298), Environmental Review No. 202316,
prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
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 Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Shutoff Protection Act Compliance Ordinance
2. ACC/OC Presentation
3. FY202425 Budget Discussions and Approval
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Thai Viet Phan
Chair Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): Excuse the absent members.
Recommended Action: City Clerk’s Office
2.Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 20, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on each
of the Public Hearing items
3.Public Hearing Approve the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on February 16, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval
and submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaApril 2, 2024CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Tom HatchInterim City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe 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 providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Allen Cates v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central Districtof California), Case No. 8:23cv00786HDVDFM2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Daniel Durham, Principal Employee Relations AnalystEmployee Organization:Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section54957(b)(1)Title: City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Jennifer Gutierrez, Clue JusticeADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDASTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Awards PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 5 through 18 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Appoint Luis Mier Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as a Tenant Representative to theRental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Luis Mier to the Rental Housing Board as a TenantRepresentative and administer the Oath of Office.8.Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of the Measure M2 ComprehensiveTransportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV, WarnerAvenue to Saint Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements, and Warner Avenue Improvements, Oak Street to Grand Avenue(Project Nos. 116741, 176833, and 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a twoyeartime extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programfunding for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV (Warner Avenue to Saint AndrewPlace) (23SNTAACE4043), Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements (23SNTAICE4041), and Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street toGrand Avenue) (23SNTAACE4044).9.Appropriation Adjustment for the Walnut Street Urban Greening ProjectDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize$2,199,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the CaliforniaDepartment of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening project into theParks Capital GrantPWA, State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Parks Capital GrantPWA, Improvements Other Than Buildingsexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)10.Amend the Blanket Purchase Order Contracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing (Specification No. 20118) (Generaland NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase ordercontracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’sPlumbing for plumbing services to increase the contract amount by $790,620, for arevised aggregate amount not to exceed $2,335,620 for the remainder of the currentterm expiring September 30, 2024 and the last renewal period expiring September30, 2025.11.Agreement for the Sale of Land from the City and Approve an AppropriationAdjustment, Generating $4,800 in Revenue for FY 202324 RightofWayManagement Project (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Guadalupe Castaneda for the sale of Cityowned propertylocated at APN No. 41007144, behind 3025 Ramona Drive, in the amount of $4,800(Agreement No. A2024XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $4,800in the Public Works General Fund, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 0111700257071) for Fiscal Year 202324 and appropriating the same to the Public WorksRightofWay expenditure account, Improvements Other Than Building (No. 0111762266220) Project 246900 for FY 202324 Right of Way Management. (Requires fiveaffirmative votes)12.Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra and Partnering Cities for the EuclidStreet Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project 236721) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperativeagreement with the Cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, andFountain Valley, identifying each city’s roles and responsibilities, including SantaAna’s match requirement of $113,827, for the implementation of the Euclid Street
Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approval
of the agreement by all parties and ending December 31, 2028, with an option for
extension upon written agreement by all parties (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
13.Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to Provide Closed Circuit Television
Inspection Services of the Sanitary Sewer System (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to provide closed circuit television inspection services of
the sanitary sewer system for a threeyear term beginning April 2, 2024 and expiring
April 1, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension, in a total amount not to exceed
$4,000,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
14.Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Bond Counsel and
Disclosure Counsel for Potential Water Enterprise Revenue Bond Issuance (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Best Best & Krieger LLP for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services related to
a potential water enterprise revenue bond issuance for a nottoexceed amount of
$88,000 for a term expiring September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
15.Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for Foreclosure, Abandoned Vacant
Lots, and Structure Registration Program Services for Administering the City’s
Property Registration Program
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Hera Property Registry, LLC to provide foreclosure, abandoned vacant lots, and
structure registration program services for a threeyear term expiring April 1,
2027,with an option for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
16.Agreement with Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team to Provide Spay
and Neutering Services for Qualifying LowIncome Residents
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) to provide veterinarian
medical services for a spay and neutering program to lowincome Santa Ana
residents for a threeyear term commencing April 3, 2024 and expiring March 18,
2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions, in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
17.Lease Agreements with Rick Kagasoff for Two Warehouse Locations for the Santa
Ana Police Department Evidence Section in the Amount of $877,200
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear lease
agreements with Rick Kagasoff for two separate warehouse locations for the period
of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, with an option for one 1year extension, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $877,200 (Core Agreement No. A2024XXX):
Warehouse 1 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
Warehouse 2 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
18.Resolution to Authorize Grant Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy Grant for
Santiago Park Main Street Construction Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the State
Coastal Conservancy Grant for Santiago Park Main Street Construction, Main Street
Entrance in an amount of $2,807,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE
STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK MAIN STREET
CONSTRUCTION
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
19.Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202425 Budget (continued from the meeting of
March 19, 2024, Item No. 26)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY 2024
25 budget.
20.Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(Administration), Article IV (Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions),
Division 15 Relating to Emergency Services Section 2643 – Definitions
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance
to expand the definition of an emergency in the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 15 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, SECTION
2643 DEFINITIONS
21.Approve Urgency Ordinance No. NSXXXX of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana, adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs) and for First Reading of an Ordinance
Amending the SAMC Adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC Prohibiting Short
Term Rentals
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance by twothirds (2/3 vote)
amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of
the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTIONS
415 AND 417 ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORTTERM RENTALS
3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
22.Youth Commission Informational Report (continued from the meeting of March 19,
2024, Item No. 25)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401 to Amend the Zoning Map
District Designation for the Properties Located at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa Clara
Avenue
Published in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202401
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109
E. SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APN: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (SCH No. 2024010298), Environmental Review No. 202316,
prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
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 Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Shutoff Protection Act Compliance Ordinance
2. ACC/OC Presentation
3. FY202425 Budget Discussions and Approval
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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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Thai Viet Phan
Chair Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): Excuse the absent members.
Recommended Action: City Clerk’s Office
2.Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 20, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on each
of the Public Hearing items
3.Public Hearing Approve the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on February 16, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval
and submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaApril 2, 2024CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Tom HatchInterim City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe 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 providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Allen Cates v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central Districtof California), Case No. 8:23cv00786HDVDFM2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Daniel Durham, Principal Employee Relations AnalystEmployee Organization:Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section54957(b)(1)Title: City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Jennifer Gutierrez, Clue JusticeADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDASTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Awards PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 5 through 18 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Appoint Luis Mier Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as a Tenant Representative to theRental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Luis Mier to the Rental Housing Board as a TenantRepresentative and administer the Oath of Office.8.Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of the Measure M2 ComprehensiveTransportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV, WarnerAvenue to Saint Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements, and Warner Avenue Improvements, Oak Street to Grand Avenue(Project Nos. 116741, 176833, and 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a twoyeartime extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programfunding for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV (Warner Avenue to Saint AndrewPlace) (23SNTAACE4043), Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements (23SNTAICE4041), and Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street toGrand Avenue) (23SNTAACE4044).9.Appropriation Adjustment for the Walnut Street Urban Greening ProjectDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize$2,199,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the CaliforniaDepartment of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening project into theParks Capital GrantPWA, State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Parks Capital GrantPWA, Improvements Other Than Buildingsexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)10.Amend the Blanket Purchase Order Contracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing (Specification No. 20118) (Generaland NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase ordercontracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’sPlumbing for plumbing services to increase the contract amount by $790,620, for arevised aggregate amount not to exceed $2,335,620 for the remainder of the currentterm expiring September 30, 2024 and the last renewal period expiring September30, 2025.11.Agreement for the Sale of Land from the City and Approve an AppropriationAdjustment, Generating $4,800 in Revenue for FY 202324 RightofWayManagement Project (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Guadalupe Castaneda for the sale of Cityowned propertylocated at APN No. 41007144, behind 3025 Ramona Drive, in the amount of $4,800(Agreement No. A2024XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $4,800in the Public Works General Fund, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 0111700257071) for Fiscal Year 202324 and appropriating the same to the Public WorksRightofWay expenditure account, Improvements Other Than Building (No. 0111762266220) Project 246900 for FY 202324 Right of Way Management. (Requires fiveaffirmative votes)12.Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra and Partnering Cities for the EuclidStreet Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project 236721) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperativeagreement with the Cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, andFountain Valley, identifying each city’s roles and responsibilities, including SantaAna’s match requirement of $113,827, for the implementation of the Euclid StreetCorridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approvalof the agreement by all parties and ending December 31, 2028, with an option forextension upon written agreement by all parties (Agreement No. A2024XXX).13.Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to Provide Closed Circuit TelevisionInspection Services of the Sanitary Sewer System (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHouston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to provide closed circuit television inspection services ofthe sanitary sewer system for a threeyear term beginning April 2, 2024 and expiringApril 1, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension, in a total amount not to exceed$4,000,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).14.Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Bond Counsel andDisclosure Counsel for Potential Water Enterprise Revenue Bond Issuance (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withBest Best & Krieger LLP for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services related toa potential water enterprise revenue bond issuance for a nottoexceed amount of$88,000 for a term expiring September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).15.Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for Foreclosure, Abandoned VacantLots, and Structure Registration Program Services for Administering the City’sProperty Registration ProgramDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHera Property Registry, LLC to provide foreclosure, abandoned vacant lots, andstructure registration program services for a threeyear term expiring April 1,2027,with an option for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).16.Agreement with Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team to Provide Spayand Neutering Services for Qualifying LowIncome ResidentsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHealthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) to provide veterinarianmedical services for a spay and neutering program to lowincome Santa Ana
residents for a threeyear term commencing April 3, 2024 and expiring March 18,
2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions, in an amount not to exceed
$75,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).
17.Lease Agreements with Rick Kagasoff for Two Warehouse Locations for the Santa
Ana Police Department Evidence Section in the Amount of $877,200
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear lease
agreements with Rick Kagasoff for two separate warehouse locations for the period
of May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, with an option for one 1year extension, in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $877,200 (Core Agreement No. A2024XXX):
Warehouse 1 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
Warehouse 2 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed
$438,600
18.Resolution to Authorize Grant Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy Grant for
Santiago Park Main Street Construction Project
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the State
Coastal Conservancy Grant for Santiago Park Main Street Construction, Main Street
Entrance in an amount of $2,807,000.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THE
STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK MAIN STREET
CONSTRUCTION
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
19.Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202425 Budget (continued from the meeting of
March 19, 2024, Item No. 26)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY 2024
25 budget.
20.Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(Administration), Article IV (Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions),
Division 15 Relating to Emergency Services Section 2643 – Definitions
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance
to expand the definition of an emergency in the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 15 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, SECTION
2643 DEFINITIONS
21.Approve Urgency Ordinance No. NSXXXX of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana, adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs) and for First Reading of an Ordinance
Amending the SAMC Adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC Prohibiting Short
Term Rentals
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance by twothirds (2/3 vote)
amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of
the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTIONS
415 AND 417 ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORTTERM RENTALS
3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
22.Youth Commission Informational Report (continued from the meeting of March 19,
2024, Item No. 25)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401 to Amend the Zoning Map
District Designation for the Properties Located at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa Clara
Avenue
Published in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202401
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109
E. SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APN: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (SCH No. 2024010298), Environmental Review No. 202316,
prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
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 Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Shutoff Protection Act Compliance Ordinance
2. ACC/OC Presentation
3. FY202425 Budget Discussions and Approval
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Thai Viet Phan
Chair Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): Excuse the absent members.
Recommended Action: City Clerk’s Office
2.Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 20, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on each
of the Public Hearing items
3.Public Hearing Approve the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on February 16, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval
and submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 2024, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
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Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaApril 2, 2024CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Tom HatchInterim City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe 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 providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Allen Cates v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central Districtof California), Case No. 8:23cv00786HDVDFM2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Daniel Durham, Principal Employee Relations AnalystEmployee Organization:Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section54957(b)(1)Title: City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Jennifer Gutierrez, Clue JusticeADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDASTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Awards PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 5 through 18 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Appoint Luis Mier Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as a Tenant Representative to theRental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Luis Mier to the Rental Housing Board as a TenantRepresentative and administer the Oath of Office.8.Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of the Measure M2 ComprehensiveTransportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV, WarnerAvenue to Saint Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements, and Warner Avenue Improvements, Oak Street to Grand Avenue(Project Nos. 116741, 176833, and 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a twoyeartime extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programfunding for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV (Warner Avenue to Saint AndrewPlace) (23SNTAACE4043), Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements (23SNTAICE4041), and Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street toGrand Avenue) (23SNTAACE4044).9.Appropriation Adjustment for the Walnut Street Urban Greening ProjectDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize$2,199,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the CaliforniaDepartment of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening project into theParks Capital GrantPWA, State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Parks Capital GrantPWA, Improvements Other Than Buildingsexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)10.Amend the Blanket Purchase Order Contracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing (Specification No. 20118) (Generaland NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase ordercontracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’sPlumbing for plumbing services to increase the contract amount by $790,620, for arevised aggregate amount not to exceed $2,335,620 for the remainder of the currentterm expiring September 30, 2024 and the last renewal period expiring September30, 2025.11.Agreement for the Sale of Land from the City and Approve an AppropriationAdjustment, Generating $4,800 in Revenue for FY 202324 RightofWayManagement Project (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Guadalupe Castaneda for the sale of Cityowned propertylocated at APN No. 41007144, behind 3025 Ramona Drive, in the amount of $4,800(Agreement No. A2024XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $4,800in the Public Works General Fund, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 0111700257071) for Fiscal Year 202324 and appropriating the same to the Public WorksRightofWay expenditure account, Improvements Other Than Building (No. 0111762266220) Project 246900 for FY 202324 Right of Way Management. (Requires fiveaffirmative votes)12.Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra and Partnering Cities for the EuclidStreet Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project 236721) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperativeagreement with the Cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, andFountain Valley, identifying each city’s roles and responsibilities, including SantaAna’s match requirement of $113,827, for the implementation of the Euclid StreetCorridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approvalof the agreement by all parties and ending December 31, 2028, with an option forextension upon written agreement by all parties (Agreement No. A2024XXX).13.Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to Provide Closed Circuit TelevisionInspection Services of the Sanitary Sewer System (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHouston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to provide closed circuit television inspection services ofthe sanitary sewer system for a threeyear term beginning April 2, 2024 and expiringApril 1, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension, in a total amount not to exceed$4,000,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).14.Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Bond Counsel andDisclosure Counsel for Potential Water Enterprise Revenue Bond Issuance (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withBest Best & Krieger LLP for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services related toa potential water enterprise revenue bond issuance for a nottoexceed amount of$88,000 for a term expiring September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).15.Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for Foreclosure, Abandoned VacantLots, and Structure Registration Program Services for Administering the City’sProperty Registration ProgramDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHera Property Registry, LLC to provide foreclosure, abandoned vacant lots, andstructure registration program services for a threeyear term expiring April 1,2027,with an option for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).16.Agreement with Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team to Provide Spayand Neutering Services for Qualifying LowIncome ResidentsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHealthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) to provide veterinarianmedical services for a spay and neutering program to lowincome Santa Anaresidents for a threeyear term commencing April 3, 2024 and expiring March 18,2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions, in an amount not to exceed$75,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).17.Lease Agreements with Rick Kagasoff for Two Warehouse Locations for the SantaAna Police Department Evidence Section in the Amount of $877,200Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear leaseagreements with Rick Kagasoff for two separate warehouse locations for the periodof May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, with an option for one 1year extension, in anaggregate amount not to exceed $877,200 (Core Agreement No. A2024XXX):Warehouse 1 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed$438,600Warehouse 2 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed$438,60018.Resolution to Authorize Grant Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy Grant forSantiago Park Main Street Construction ProjectDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the StateCoastal Conservancy Grant for Santiago Park Main Street Construction, Main StreetEntrance in an amount of $2,807,000.RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THESTATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK MAIN STREETCONSTRUCTION **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR19.Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202425 Budget (continued from the meeting ofMarch 19, 2024, Item No. 26)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY 2024
25 budget.
20.Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code
(Administration), Article IV (Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions),
Division 15 Relating to Emergency Services Section 2643 – Definitions
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinance
to expand the definition of an emergency in the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS), DIVISION 15 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, SECTION
2643 DEFINITIONS
21.Approve Urgency Ordinance No. NSXXXX of the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana, adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)
Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs) and for First Reading of an Ordinance
Amending the SAMC Adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC Prohibiting Short
Term Rentals
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance by twothirds (2/3 vote)
amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of
the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTIONS
415 AND 417 ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS
2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORTTERM RENTALS
3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
22.Youth Commission Informational Report (continued from the meeting of March 19,
2024, Item No. 25)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401 to Amend the Zoning Map
District Designation for the Properties Located at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa Clara
Avenue
Published in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202401
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109
E. SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APN: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (SCH No. 2024010298), Environmental Review No. 202316,
prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
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 Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Shutoff Protection Act Compliance Ordinance
2. ACC/OC Presentation
3. FY202425 Budget Discussions and Approval
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Thai Viet Phan
Chair Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): Excuse the absent members.
Recommended Action: City Clerk’s Office
2.Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 20, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on each
of the Public Hearing items
3.Public Hearing Approve the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on February 16, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval
and submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaApril 2, 2024CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Tom HatchInterim City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe 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 providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Allen Cates v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central Districtof California), Case No. 8:23cv00786HDVDFM2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Daniel Durham, Principal Employee Relations AnalystEmployee Organization:Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section54957(b)(1)Title: City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Jennifer Gutierrez, Clue JusticeADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDASTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Awards PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 5 through 18 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Appoint Luis Mier Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as a Tenant Representative to theRental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Luis Mier to the Rental Housing Board as a TenantRepresentative and administer the Oath of Office.8.Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of the Measure M2 ComprehensiveTransportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV, WarnerAvenue to Saint Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements, and Warner Avenue Improvements, Oak Street to Grand Avenue(Project Nos. 116741, 176833, and 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a twoyeartime extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programfunding for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV (Warner Avenue to Saint AndrewPlace) (23SNTAACE4043), Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements (23SNTAICE4041), and Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street toGrand Avenue) (23SNTAACE4044).9.Appropriation Adjustment for the Walnut Street Urban Greening ProjectDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize$2,199,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the CaliforniaDepartment of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening project into theParks Capital GrantPWA, State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Parks Capital GrantPWA, Improvements Other Than Buildingsexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)10.Amend the Blanket Purchase Order Contracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing (Specification No. 20118) (Generaland NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase ordercontracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’sPlumbing for plumbing services to increase the contract amount by $790,620, for arevised aggregate amount not to exceed $2,335,620 for the remainder of the currentterm expiring September 30, 2024 and the last renewal period expiring September30, 2025.11.Agreement for the Sale of Land from the City and Approve an AppropriationAdjustment, Generating $4,800 in Revenue for FY 202324 RightofWayManagement Project (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Guadalupe Castaneda for the sale of Cityowned propertylocated at APN No. 41007144, behind 3025 Ramona Drive, in the amount of $4,800(Agreement No. A2024XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $4,800in the Public Works General Fund, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 0111700257071) for Fiscal Year 202324 and appropriating the same to the Public WorksRightofWay expenditure account, Improvements Other Than Building (No. 0111762266220) Project 246900 for FY 202324 Right of Way Management. (Requires fiveaffirmative votes)12.Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra and Partnering Cities for the EuclidStreet Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project 236721) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperativeagreement with the Cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, andFountain Valley, identifying each city’s roles and responsibilities, including SantaAna’s match requirement of $113,827, for the implementation of the Euclid StreetCorridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approvalof the agreement by all parties and ending December 31, 2028, with an option forextension upon written agreement by all parties (Agreement No. A2024XXX).13.Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to Provide Closed Circuit TelevisionInspection Services of the Sanitary Sewer System (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHouston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to provide closed circuit television inspection services ofthe sanitary sewer system for a threeyear term beginning April 2, 2024 and expiringApril 1, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension, in a total amount not to exceed$4,000,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).14.Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Bond Counsel andDisclosure Counsel for Potential Water Enterprise Revenue Bond Issuance (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withBest Best & Krieger LLP for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services related toa potential water enterprise revenue bond issuance for a nottoexceed amount of$88,000 for a term expiring September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).15.Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for Foreclosure, Abandoned VacantLots, and Structure Registration Program Services for Administering the City’sProperty Registration ProgramDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHera Property Registry, LLC to provide foreclosure, abandoned vacant lots, andstructure registration program services for a threeyear term expiring April 1,2027,with an option for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).16.Agreement with Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team to Provide Spayand Neutering Services for Qualifying LowIncome ResidentsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHealthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) to provide veterinarianmedical services for a spay and neutering program to lowincome Santa Anaresidents for a threeyear term commencing April 3, 2024 and expiring March 18,2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions, in an amount not to exceed$75,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).17.Lease Agreements with Rick Kagasoff for Two Warehouse Locations for the SantaAna Police Department Evidence Section in the Amount of $877,200Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear leaseagreements with Rick Kagasoff for two separate warehouse locations for the periodof May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, with an option for one 1year extension, in anaggregate amount not to exceed $877,200 (Core Agreement No. A2024XXX):Warehouse 1 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed$438,600Warehouse 2 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed$438,60018.Resolution to Authorize Grant Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy Grant forSantiago Park Main Street Construction ProjectDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the StateCoastal Conservancy Grant for Santiago Park Main Street Construction, Main StreetEntrance in an amount of $2,807,000.RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THESTATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK MAIN STREETCONSTRUCTION **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR19.Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202425 Budget (continued from the meeting ofMarch 19, 2024, Item No. 26)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY 202425 budget.20.Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code(Administration), Article IV (Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions),Division 15 Relating to Emergency Services Section 2643 – DefinitionsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinanceto expand the definition of an emergency in the Santa Ana Municipal Code. ORDINANCE NO. NSXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS ANDCOMMISSIONS), DIVISION 15 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, SECTION2643 DEFINITIONS 21.Approve Urgency Ordinance No. NSXXXX of the City Council of the City of SantaAna, adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs) and for First Reading of an OrdinanceAmending the SAMC Adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC Prohibiting ShortTerm RentalsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance by twothirds (2/3 vote)amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 ofthe SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTIONS415 AND 417 ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS 2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTAANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORTTERM RENTALS3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), theproposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California EnvironmentalQuality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will notresult in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in theenvironment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
22.Youth Commission Informational Report (continued from the meeting of March 19,
2024, Item No. 25)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
23.Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401 to Amend the Zoning Map
District Designation for the Properties Located at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa Clara
Avenue
Published in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an
ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202401
AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109
E. SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APN: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERAL
AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)
2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program (SCH No. 2024010298), Environmental Review No. 202316,
prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
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 Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Shutoff Protection Act Compliance Ordinance
2. ACC/OC Presentation
3. FY202425 Budget Discussions and Approval
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Thai Viet Phan
Chair Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): Excuse the absent members.
Recommended Action: City Clerk’s Office
2.Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 20, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on each
of the Public Hearing items
3.Public Hearing Approve the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on February 16, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval
and submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaApril 2, 2024CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Tom HatchInterim City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe 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 providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Allen Cates v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central Districtof California), Case No. 8:23cv00786HDVDFM2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Daniel Durham, Principal Employee Relations AnalystEmployee Organization:Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section54957(b)(1)Title: City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Jennifer Gutierrez, Clue JusticeADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDASTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Awards PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 5 through 18 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Appoint Luis Mier Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as a Tenant Representative to theRental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Luis Mier to the Rental Housing Board as a TenantRepresentative and administer the Oath of Office.8.Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of the Measure M2 ComprehensiveTransportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV, WarnerAvenue to Saint Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements, and Warner Avenue Improvements, Oak Street to Grand Avenue(Project Nos. 116741, 176833, and 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a twoyeartime extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programfunding for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV (Warner Avenue to Saint AndrewPlace) (23SNTAACE4043), Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements (23SNTAICE4041), and Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street toGrand Avenue) (23SNTAACE4044).9.Appropriation Adjustment for the Walnut Street Urban Greening ProjectDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize$2,199,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the CaliforniaDepartment of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening project into theParks Capital GrantPWA, State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Parks Capital GrantPWA, Improvements Other Than Buildingsexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)10.Amend the Blanket Purchase Order Contracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing (Specification No. 20118) (Generaland NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase ordercontracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’sPlumbing for plumbing services to increase the contract amount by $790,620, for arevised aggregate amount not to exceed $2,335,620 for the remainder of the currentterm expiring September 30, 2024 and the last renewal period expiring September30, 2025.11.Agreement for the Sale of Land from the City and Approve an AppropriationAdjustment, Generating $4,800 in Revenue for FY 202324 RightofWayManagement Project (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Guadalupe Castaneda for the sale of Cityowned propertylocated at APN No. 41007144, behind 3025 Ramona Drive, in the amount of $4,800(Agreement No. A2024XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $4,800in the Public Works General Fund, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 0111700257071) for Fiscal Year 202324 and appropriating the same to the Public WorksRightofWay expenditure account, Improvements Other Than Building (No. 0111762266220) Project 246900 for FY 202324 Right of Way Management. (Requires fiveaffirmative votes)12.Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra and Partnering Cities for the EuclidStreet Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project 236721) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperativeagreement with the Cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, andFountain Valley, identifying each city’s roles and responsibilities, including SantaAna’s match requirement of $113,827, for the implementation of the Euclid StreetCorridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approvalof the agreement by all parties and ending December 31, 2028, with an option forextension upon written agreement by all parties (Agreement No. A2024XXX).13.Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to Provide Closed Circuit TelevisionInspection Services of the Sanitary Sewer System (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHouston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to provide closed circuit television inspection services ofthe sanitary sewer system for a threeyear term beginning April 2, 2024 and expiringApril 1, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension, in a total amount not to exceed$4,000,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).14.Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Bond Counsel andDisclosure Counsel for Potential Water Enterprise Revenue Bond Issuance (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withBest Best & Krieger LLP for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services related toa potential water enterprise revenue bond issuance for a nottoexceed amount of$88,000 for a term expiring September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).15.Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for Foreclosure, Abandoned VacantLots, and Structure Registration Program Services for Administering the City’sProperty Registration ProgramDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHera Property Registry, LLC to provide foreclosure, abandoned vacant lots, andstructure registration program services for a threeyear term expiring April 1,2027,with an option for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).16.Agreement with Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team to Provide Spayand Neutering Services for Qualifying LowIncome ResidentsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHealthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) to provide veterinarianmedical services for a spay and neutering program to lowincome Santa Anaresidents for a threeyear term commencing April 3, 2024 and expiring March 18,2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions, in an amount not to exceed$75,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).17.Lease Agreements with Rick Kagasoff for Two Warehouse Locations for the SantaAna Police Department Evidence Section in the Amount of $877,200Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear leaseagreements with Rick Kagasoff for two separate warehouse locations for the periodof May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, with an option for one 1year extension, in anaggregate amount not to exceed $877,200 (Core Agreement No. A2024XXX):Warehouse 1 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed$438,600Warehouse 2 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed$438,60018.Resolution to Authorize Grant Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy Grant forSantiago Park Main Street Construction ProjectDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the StateCoastal Conservancy Grant for Santiago Park Main Street Construction, Main StreetEntrance in an amount of $2,807,000.RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THESTATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK MAIN STREETCONSTRUCTION **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR19.Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202425 Budget (continued from the meeting ofMarch 19, 2024, Item No. 26)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY 202425 budget.20.Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code(Administration), Article IV (Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions),Division 15 Relating to Emergency Services Section 2643 – DefinitionsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinanceto expand the definition of an emergency in the Santa Ana Municipal Code. ORDINANCE NO. NSXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS ANDCOMMISSIONS), DIVISION 15 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, SECTION2643 DEFINITIONS 21.Approve Urgency Ordinance No. NSXXXX of the City Council of the City of SantaAna, adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs) and for First Reading of an OrdinanceAmending the SAMC Adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC Prohibiting ShortTerm RentalsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance by twothirds (2/3 vote)amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 ofthe SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTIONS415 AND 417 ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS 2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTAANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORTTERM RENTALS3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), theproposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California EnvironmentalQuality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will notresult in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in theenvironment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined inSection 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to theenvironment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.22.Youth Commission Informational Report (continued from the meeting of March 19,2024, Item No. 25)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGSPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.23.Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401 to Amend the Zoning MapDistrict Designation for the Properties Located at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa ClaraAvenuePublished in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2024.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of anordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202401AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109E. SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APN: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERALAGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoringand Reporting Program (SCH No. 2024010298), Environmental Review No. 202316,prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA).CITY MANAGER COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTSAB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time formembers of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board orcommission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
meeting.
Future Items
1. Water Shutoff Protection Act Compliance Ordinance
2. ACC/OC Presentation
3. FY202425 Budget Discussions and Approval
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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
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Thai Viet Phan
Chair Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): Excuse the absent members.
Recommended Action: City Clerk’s Office
2.Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 20, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on each
of the Public Hearing items
3.Public Hearing Approve the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on February 16, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval
and submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaApril 2, 2024CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Tom HatchInterim City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe 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 providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Allen Cates v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central Districtof California), Case No. 8:23cv00786HDVDFM2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Daniel Durham, Principal Employee Relations AnalystEmployee Organization:Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section54957(b)(1)Title: City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Jennifer Gutierrez, Clue JusticeADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDASTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Awards PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 5 through 18 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Appoint Luis Mier Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as a Tenant Representative to theRental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Luis Mier to the Rental Housing Board as a TenantRepresentative and administer the Oath of Office.8.Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of the Measure M2 ComprehensiveTransportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV, WarnerAvenue to Saint Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements, and Warner Avenue Improvements, Oak Street to Grand Avenue(Project Nos. 116741, 176833, and 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a twoyeartime extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programfunding for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV (Warner Avenue to Saint AndrewPlace) (23SNTAACE4043), Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements (23SNTAICE4041), and Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street toGrand Avenue) (23SNTAACE4044).9.Appropriation Adjustment for the Walnut Street Urban Greening ProjectDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize$2,199,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the CaliforniaDepartment of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening project into theParks Capital GrantPWA, State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Parks Capital GrantPWA, Improvements Other Than Buildingsexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)10.Amend the Blanket Purchase Order Contracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing (Specification No. 20118) (Generaland NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase ordercontracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’sPlumbing for plumbing services to increase the contract amount by $790,620, for arevised aggregate amount not to exceed $2,335,620 for the remainder of the currentterm expiring September 30, 2024 and the last renewal period expiring September30, 2025.11.Agreement for the Sale of Land from the City and Approve an AppropriationAdjustment, Generating $4,800 in Revenue for FY 202324 RightofWayManagement Project (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Guadalupe Castaneda for the sale of Cityowned propertylocated at APN No. 41007144, behind 3025 Ramona Drive, in the amount of $4,800(Agreement No. A2024XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $4,800in the Public Works General Fund, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 0111700257071) for Fiscal Year 202324 and appropriating the same to the Public WorksRightofWay expenditure account, Improvements Other Than Building (No. 0111762266220) Project 246900 for FY 202324 Right of Way Management. (Requires fiveaffirmative votes)12.Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra and Partnering Cities for the EuclidStreet Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project 236721) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperativeagreement with the Cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, andFountain Valley, identifying each city’s roles and responsibilities, including SantaAna’s match requirement of $113,827, for the implementation of the Euclid StreetCorridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approvalof the agreement by all parties and ending December 31, 2028, with an option forextension upon written agreement by all parties (Agreement No. A2024XXX).13.Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to Provide Closed Circuit TelevisionInspection Services of the Sanitary Sewer System (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHouston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to provide closed circuit television inspection services ofthe sanitary sewer system for a threeyear term beginning April 2, 2024 and expiringApril 1, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension, in a total amount not to exceed$4,000,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).14.Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Bond Counsel andDisclosure Counsel for Potential Water Enterprise Revenue Bond Issuance (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withBest Best & Krieger LLP for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services related toa potential water enterprise revenue bond issuance for a nottoexceed amount of$88,000 for a term expiring September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).15.Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for Foreclosure, Abandoned VacantLots, and Structure Registration Program Services for Administering the City’sProperty Registration ProgramDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHera Property Registry, LLC to provide foreclosure, abandoned vacant lots, andstructure registration program services for a threeyear term expiring April 1,2027,with an option for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).16.Agreement with Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team to Provide Spayand Neutering Services for Qualifying LowIncome ResidentsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHealthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) to provide veterinarianmedical services for a spay and neutering program to lowincome Santa Anaresidents for a threeyear term commencing April 3, 2024 and expiring March 18,2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions, in an amount not to exceed$75,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).17.Lease Agreements with Rick Kagasoff for Two Warehouse Locations for the SantaAna Police Department Evidence Section in the Amount of $877,200Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear leaseagreements with Rick Kagasoff for two separate warehouse locations for the periodof May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, with an option for one 1year extension, in anaggregate amount not to exceed $877,200 (Core Agreement No. A2024XXX):Warehouse 1 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed$438,600Warehouse 2 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed$438,60018.Resolution to Authorize Grant Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy Grant forSantiago Park Main Street Construction ProjectDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the StateCoastal Conservancy Grant for Santiago Park Main Street Construction, Main StreetEntrance in an amount of $2,807,000.RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THESTATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK MAIN STREETCONSTRUCTION **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR19.Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202425 Budget (continued from the meeting ofMarch 19, 2024, Item No. 26)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY 202425 budget.20.Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code(Administration), Article IV (Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions),Division 15 Relating to Emergency Services Section 2643 – DefinitionsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinanceto expand the definition of an emergency in the Santa Ana Municipal Code. ORDINANCE NO. NSXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS ANDCOMMISSIONS), DIVISION 15 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, SECTION2643 DEFINITIONS 21.Approve Urgency Ordinance No. NSXXXX of the City Council of the City of SantaAna, adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs) and for First Reading of an OrdinanceAmending the SAMC Adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC Prohibiting ShortTerm RentalsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance by twothirds (2/3 vote)amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 ofthe SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTIONS415 AND 417 ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS 2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTAANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORTTERM RENTALS3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), theproposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California EnvironmentalQuality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will notresult in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in theenvironment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined inSection 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to theenvironment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.22.Youth Commission Informational Report (continued from the meeting of March 19,2024, Item No. 25)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGSPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.23.Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401 to Amend the Zoning MapDistrict Designation for the Properties Located at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa ClaraAvenuePublished in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2024.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of anordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202401AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109E. SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APN: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERALAGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoringand Reporting Program (SCH No. 2024010298), Environmental Review No. 202316,prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA).CITY MANAGER COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTSAB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time formembers of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board orcommission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authoritymeeting.Future Items1. Water Shutoff Protection Act Compliance Ordinance2. ACC/OC Presentation3. FY202425 Budget Discussions and ApprovalPOSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair Thai Viet Phan
Chair Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
1.Excused Absences
Department(s): Excuse the absent members.
Recommended Action: City Clerk’s Office
2.Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 20, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on each
of the Public Hearing items
3.Public Hearing Approve the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on February 16, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval
and submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
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City Council and Housing AuthorityMeeting AgendaApril 2, 2024CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Tom HatchInterim City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 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 NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe 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 providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Allen Cates v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central Districtof California), Case No. 8:23cv00786HDVDFM2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Daniel Durham, Principal Employee Relations AnalystEmployee Organization:Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)3.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section54957(b)(1)Title: City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Thai Viet PhanMayorValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Jennifer Gutierrez, Clue JusticeADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDASTAFF PRESENTATIONS4.Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency Awards PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 5 through 18 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. 5.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.6.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 19, 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.7.Appoint Luis Mier Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as a Tenant Representative to theRental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Luis Mier to the Rental Housing Board as a TenantRepresentative and administer the Oath of Office.8.Approve Submittal of Request for Time Extension of the Measure M2 ComprehensiveTransportation Funding Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV, WarnerAvenue to Saint Andrew Place, Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements, and Warner Avenue Improvements, Oak Street to Grand Avenue(Project Nos. 116741, 176833, and 186901) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the Public Works Agency to request a twoyeartime extension of Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programfunding for Bristol Street Improvements Phase IV (Warner Avenue to Saint AndrewPlace) (23SNTAACE4043), Bristol Street and Memory Lane IntersectionImprovements (23SNTAICE4041), and Warner Avenue Improvements (Oak Street toGrand Avenue) (23SNTAACE4044).9.Appropriation Adjustment for the Walnut Street Urban Greening ProjectDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize$2,199,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the CaliforniaDepartment of Transportation for the Walnut Street Urban Greening project into theParks Capital GrantPWA, State GrantDirect revenue account and appropriate thesame amount into the Parks Capital GrantPWA, Improvements Other Than Buildingsexpenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)10.Amend the Blanket Purchase Order Contracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’s Plumbing (Specification No. 20118) (Generaland NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize an amendment to the blanket purchase ordercontracts with Horizons Construction Co., ProCraft Construction, Inc., and Verne’sPlumbing for plumbing services to increase the contract amount by $790,620, for arevised aggregate amount not to exceed $2,335,620 for the remainder of the currentterm expiring September 30, 2024 and the last renewal period expiring September30, 2025.11.Agreement for the Sale of Land from the City and Approve an AppropriationAdjustment, Generating $4,800 in Revenue for FY 202324 RightofWayManagement Project (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase andsale agreement with Guadalupe Castaneda for the sale of Cityowned propertylocated at APN No. 41007144, behind 3025 Ramona Drive, in the amount of $4,800(Agreement No. A2024XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of $4,800in the Public Works General Fund, Sale of Land revenue account (No. 0111700257071) for Fiscal Year 202324 and appropriating the same to the Public WorksRightofWay expenditure account, Improvements Other Than Building (No. 0111762266220) Project 246900 for FY 202324 Right of Way Management. (Requires fiveaffirmative votes)12.Cooperative Agreement with the City of La Habra and Partnering Cities for the EuclidStreet Corridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project 236721) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperativeagreement with the Cities of La Habra, Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, andFountain Valley, identifying each city’s roles and responsibilities, including SantaAna’s match requirement of $113,827, for the implementation of the Euclid StreetCorridor Traffic Signal Synchronization Project, for a term beginning upon full approvalof the agreement by all parties and ending December 31, 2028, with an option forextension upon written agreement by all parties (Agreement No. A2024XXX).13.Agreement with Houston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to Provide Closed Circuit TelevisionInspection Services of the Sanitary Sewer System (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHouston & Harris, PCS, Inc. to provide closed circuit television inspection services ofthe sanitary sewer system for a threeyear term beginning April 2, 2024 and expiringApril 1, 2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension, in a total amount not to exceed$4,000,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).14.Legal Services Agreement with Best Best & Krieger LLP for Bond Counsel andDisclosure Counsel for Potential Water Enterprise Revenue Bond Issuance (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withBest Best & Krieger LLP for bond counsel and disclosure counsel services related toa potential water enterprise revenue bond issuance for a nottoexceed amount of$88,000 for a term expiring September 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).15.Agreement with Hera Property Registry, LLC for Foreclosure, Abandoned VacantLots, and Structure Registration Program Services for Administering the City’sProperty Registration ProgramDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHera Property Registry, LLC to provide foreclosure, abandoned vacant lots, andstructure registration program services for a threeyear term expiring April 1,2027,with an option for two oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2024XXX).16.Agreement with Healthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team to Provide Spayand Neutering Services for Qualifying LowIncome ResidentsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withHealthcare and Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) to provide veterinarianmedical services for a spay and neutering program to lowincome Santa Anaresidents for a threeyear term commencing April 3, 2024 and expiring March 18,2027, with provisions for two oneyear extensions, in an amount not to exceed$75,000 (Agreement No. A2024XXX).17.Lease Agreements with Rick Kagasoff for Two Warehouse Locations for the SantaAna Police Department Evidence Section in the Amount of $877,200Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear leaseagreements with Rick Kagasoff for two separate warehouse locations for the periodof May 1, 2024 through April 30, 2027, with an option for one 1year extension, in anaggregate amount not to exceed $877,200 (Core Agreement No. A2024XXX):Warehouse 1 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed$438,600Warehouse 2 – 6,500 sq. ft. industrial building in an amount not to exceed$438,60018.Resolution to Authorize Grant Funds from the State Coastal Conservancy Grant forSantiago Park Main Street Construction ProjectDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution accepting grant funds from the StateCoastal Conservancy Grant for Santiago Park Main Street Construction, Main StreetEntrance in an amount of $2,807,000.RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE GRANT OF FUNDS FROM THESTATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY FOR THE SANTIAGO PARK MAIN STREETCONSTRUCTION **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR19.Early Direction for the Fiscal Year 202425 Budget (continued from the meeting ofMarch 19, 2024, Item No. 26)Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Provide direction for preparation of the proposed FY 202425 budget.20.Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the City of Santa Ana Municipal Code(Administration), Article IV (Officers, Departments, Boards and Commissions),Division 15 Relating to Emergency Services Section 2643 – DefinitionsDepartment(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Approve the introduction and first reading of an ordinanceto expand the definition of an emergency in the Santa Ana Municipal Code. ORDINANCE NO. NSXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITYOF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS ANDCOMMISSIONS), DIVISION 15 RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES, SECTION2643 DEFINITIONS 21.Approve Urgency Ordinance No. NSXXXX of the City Council of the City of SantaAna, adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)Prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals (STRs) and for First Reading of an OrdinanceAmending the SAMC Adding Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC Prohibiting ShortTerm RentalsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance by twothirds (2/3 vote)amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 ofthe SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PURSUANT TO CHARTER SECTIONS415 AND 417 ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORTTERM RENTALS 2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code(SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting ShortTerm Rentals.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTAANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SHORTTERM RENTALS3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), theproposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California EnvironmentalQuality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will notresult in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in theenvironment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined inSection 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to theenvironment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.22.Youth Commission Informational Report (continued from the meeting of March 19,2024, Item No. 25)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Accept informational report and provide direction to staff.**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGSPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.23.Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401 to Amend the Zoning MapDistrict Designation for the Properties Located at 2101 and 2109 E. Santa ClaraAvenuePublished in the OC Reporter on March 20, 2024.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of anordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 202401.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202401AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2101 AND 2109E. SANTA CLARA AVENUE (APN: 39626126 AND 39626138) FROM GENERALAGRICULTURAL (A1) TO ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5)2. Approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoringand Reporting Program (SCH No. 2024010298), Environmental Review No. 202316,prepared for the project, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA).CITY MANAGER COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTSAB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time formembers of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board orcommission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authoritymeeting.Future Items1. Water Shutoff Protection Act Compliance Ordinance2. ACC/OC Presentation3. FY202425 Budget Discussions and ApprovalPOSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 2024, a true and correct copy of this agenda wasposted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. InternetAccess to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available priorto meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.HOUSING AUTHORITYCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaBenjamin VazquezVice Chair Thai Viet PhanChairValerie AmezcuaInterim City Manager Tom HatchCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoRecording Secretary Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDAPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items onthe Housing Authority agenda. CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.1.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): Excuse the absent members.Recommended Action: City Clerk’s Office2.Minutes from the Special Meeting of February 20, 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on each
of the Public Hearing items
3.Public Hearing Approve the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on February 16, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing in consideration of the approval
and submission of the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan to the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 202425 Housing Authority Annual Plan
and authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to submit the Annual Plan
to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF THE
ANNUAL PLAN FOR FISCAL YEAR 20242025
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On March 26, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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