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May 21, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING — 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR OPEN MEETING — 5:30 P.M.
(immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:10 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
Acting City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Thai Viet Phan
Valerie Amezcua
Alvaro Nunez
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Lopez, Penaloza, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Phan, and Mayor
Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Bacerra and Hernandez arrived during Closed
Session.
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ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall stated the Cit,!'s designated representative for
Closed Session Item No. 2 will be Acting Human Resources Director Lori Schnaider
and on May 17, 2024 a revised agenda was posted adding Closed Session Item Nos.
3 and 4 related to the Employment/Appointment and Labor Negotiations for the City
Manager.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
MINUTES: No public comments were received regarding Closed Session Agenda
items.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting
regular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:11 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS — The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice
from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will
prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa
Ana, et al. Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01230129
B.Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. City of Santa
Ana, et al. California Court of Appeal, Fourth District, Division Three, Case
No. G063075
C.Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al. Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30-2023-01330782
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Designated Representative: Daniel Durham, Acting Employee
Relations Manager
Employee Organization:
• Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957(b)(1):
Title: City Manager
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4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to California
Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Designated Representative(s): Jacob Green, Greg Devereaux
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT —The City Attorney will reporton any action(s) from Closed
Session.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 5: 59 P. M.
ATTENDANCE Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
Acting City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
ROLL CALL
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Thai Viet Phan
Valerie Amezcua
Alvaro Nunez
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem
Phan, and Mayor Amezcua were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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City Engineer Rudy Rosas
Rev. Johnny Dunning Jr., Starlight Baptist
Church
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced amendments to Agenda Item No. 17
On -Call Cabling Services Agreements Amendments, removing the third -listed
contractor, Pratt Communications, Inc., from the item and recommended action.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Santa Ana Public
Works Agency declaring May 15-21, 2024 as National Public Works Week and
May 2024 as National Bike Month
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a proclamation to the Santa Ana Public
Works Agency declaring May 15-21, 2024 as National Public Works Week and May
2024 as National Bike Month.
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2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Martin Gutierrez, a Santa
Ana Civic Center Patrol Officer, for his victory in the United Combat Association
Central Battle of the Badges
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented a certificate of recognition to Martin Gutierrez,
a Santa Ana Civic Center Patrol Officer, for his victory in the United Combat
Association Central Battle of the Badges.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Phan to Luis Avila for
being awarded the Mark of Excellence Award for Regional Political Reporting
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Phan presented a certificate of recognition to Luis Avila
for being awarded the Mark of Excellence Award for Regional Political Reporting.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Jade
Morales for Exceptional Athletic Performance
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra presented a certificate of recognition to Jade
Morales for Exceptional Athletic Performance.
5. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to all the
artists, volunteers and contributors involved in the restoration of the Santa
Anita Neighborhood Mural
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez presented a certificate of recognition to all
artists, volunteers, and contributors involved in the restoration of the Santa Anita
Neighborhood Mural.
Councilmember Penaloza requested the City Council be emailed a copy of the
recognition policy.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT —The City Attorney will report on any action(s)from Closed
Session.
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho announced there was no reportable action.
Mayor Amezcua thanked Congressman Lou Correa, Acting City Manager Alvaro
Nunez, and city staff for all their hard work and efforts regarding acquiring funding for
City projects.
PUBLIC COMMENTS-- Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items.
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: one
(1) Agenda Item No. 19, one (1) Agenda Item No. 26, one (1) Agenda Item No. 27, and
two (2) non -agenda comments.
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MINUTES: The following speakers addressed City Council in -person:
1. Sue Palik asked why Councilmember Hernandez does not stand for the pledge of
allegiance and requested he be sanctioned.
2. Paul Sanford spoke regarding his commitment to the City of Santa Ana and the
related Bristol Project.
3. Melissa Aburto expressed concern regarding the increased fees related to the fields.
4. Ken Batiste spoke regarding homelessness in the City and the Juneteenth event.
5. Mark Lopez expressed concern regarding illegal fireworks in the City.
6. Aaron Leal spoke regarding Alzheimer's Orange County and submitted documents.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
MINUTES: At 7:15 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.
Councilmember Bacerra pulled Agenda Item No. 14 for separate discussion and
consideration.
Councilmember Penaloza pulled Agenda Item Nos. 14, 20, and 23 for separate
discussion and consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 15 as the listed entities,
City of Anaheim and City of Irvine, are clients of her employer, Rutan and Tucker.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
Nos. 6 through 26 with the exception of Agenda Item Nos. 14, 20, and 23 pulled
for separate discussion and consideration, seconded by Councilmember Lopez.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 — Pass
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6. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 7, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for a Four -Year
Term
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Reappoint Dave Elliott, Marjorie Knitter, Patrick Korthuis, Maria Rosa Lopez, and
Natasha Milatovich, to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for a four-
year term expiring May 31, 2028.
2. Appoint Cory Sams (replacing Lee McMurtray) for a full four-year term expiring
May 31, 2028.
3. Appoint Dr. Vaniethia Hubbard (replacing Dr. Annebelle Nery) for a partial four-
year term expiring May 31, 2027.
9. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of March 31, 2024
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
10. Approve Additional Funds in the Amount of $270,000 for the SA-5 Vault
Modifications Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,257,050
for the SA-5 Vault Modifications Project (Project No. 11-6413) (Non -general
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $270,000
for $240,000 in additional contingency funds and $30,000 in additional contract
administration, inspection, and testing for a new estimated total construction
delivery cost of $2,257,050.
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement
Program to include $270,000 of Acquisition &Construction funds for the First
SA-5 Vault Modifications Project (11-6413).
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11.Approve Additional Funds in the Amount of $1,700,000 for an Existing
Construction Contract with Lonerock, Inc. for the Warner Avenue Street
Improvements Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $14,755,867
(Project Nos. 14-6802, 18-64249 20-6618) (General Fund and Non -General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of
$1,700,000 in additional contingency funds for a new estimated total
construction delivery cost of $14,755,867, which includes $9,486,525 for the
construction contract; $1,614,197 for contract administration, inspection, and
testing; and a $3,655,145 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen
work.
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement
Program to include $1,700,000 in construction funds for Warner Avenue street
Improvements Project (Project Nos. 14-6802, 18-64243 20-6618).
3. Authorize budget reallocation of $500,000 in over -allocated, unspent Water
Fund from the Saint Gertrude and Grand Water Main Project (No. 15-6446) to
construction funds for the Warner Avenue Water Main Project (No. 18-6424).
4. Authorize budget reallocation of $1,200,000 in over -allocated, unspent General
Fund from the Westminster Avenue Rehabilitation Project (No. 22-6989) to
construction funds for the Warner Avenue Phase 1 from Main Street to Oak
Street Improvements Project (No. 14-6802).
12.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order to
Selman Chevrolet for Eight Chevrolet Equinox LT Electric Vehicles (Bid No.
24-048) (General and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $208,508, in prior -year fund
balance in the Equipment Replacement Fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Equipment Replacement
Fund, Machinery and Equipment expenditure account this item. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
2. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to Selman
Chevrolet for a total of eight 2024 new or unused Chevrolet Equinox LT Electric
vehicles in an amount of $377,016 plus a contingency amount of $40,000, for a
total amount not to exceed $417,016.
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13.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order to
National Auto Fleet Group for 14 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles in an
Amount Not to Exceed $919,506 (Spec No. 24-056) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $919,506 in prior -year fund
balance in the Equipment Replacement Fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
account and appropriate the same amount into the Equipment Replacement
Fund, Machinery and Equipment expenditure account for this item. (Requires
five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of a purchase order to National
Auto Fleet Group for 14 new 2025 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicles in an amount
of $849,506, plus a contingency amount of $70,000, for a total amount not to
exceed $919,506.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 14 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND
CONSIDERATION
14.Award an Agreement with Outdoor Dimensions, LLC for Digital Marquees (Non -
General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): City Manager's Office
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Outdoor Dimensions,
LLC to build and install digital marquees at six properties across the city for a
one-year term in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,859,909 subject to
change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with
the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction.
(Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement
Program to include $1,859,909 of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act
for Digital Marquees Project (No. 22-1306).
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra expressed concern regarding the location of
the digital marquee in his district, requested input for design from residents, and
spoke in support of the agreement.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 14, as amended to include meeting for community input,
seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
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MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of the agreement and requested
communityengagement regarding the digital marquees.
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Councilmember Penaloza asked for clarification regarding the proposed locations
and the deadline to use the Revive funds and requested community outreach.
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Public Affairs Information Officer Paul Eakins spoke regarding the process for
selecting the proposed locations.
Finance Management and Services Executive Director Kathryn Downs spoke
regarding the Revive funds deadline.
Acting City Manager Alvaro Nunez confirmed the deadline.
Discussion ensued regarding the proposed location, design, community outreach,,
and Revive funds.
Acting City Manager Nunez pulled the item from consideration to be brought back
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in 30-45 days.
15. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Orange, Acting
as the Eligible Applicant for the County of Orange and the Orange County
Continuum of Care (CoC,) the City of Anaheim, the City of Irvine, and the City
of Santa Ana for the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention (HHAP)
Program Regional Coordination
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Memorandum
of Understanding with the County of Orange, the City of Anaheim, and the City of
Irvine to support regional coordination to address homelessness challenges, for a
term beginning June 1, 2024 through June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A-2024-063).
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 15 as the
listed entities, City of Anaheim and City of Irvine, are clients of her employer, Rutan
and Tucker.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez
action for Item No. 15 as part of
Councilmember Lopez.
moved to approve the recommended
the Consent Calendar, seconded by
The motion carried, 6-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
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NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN (recusal)
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 6 — 0 -1 —Pass
16.Agreements with Working Wardrobes For a New Start and Orange County
Conservation Corps to Provide Workforce Readiness Workshops,
Employment, and Educational Programs to Santa Ana Youth
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Working Wardrobes
in an amount not to exceed $120,000, for a period from May 21, 2024 to
September 30, 2024 (Agreement No. A-2024-064).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Orange County
Conservation Corps in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for a period from May
21, 2024 to September 30, 2024 (Agreement No. A-2024-065).
17.Amend Agreements for On -Call Network Cabling Services (Specification No.
22-032) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Amend agreements with American Integrated Security
Group Inc., Pacific Coast Cabling Inc., and Pratt Communications Inc. to increase
the aggregate agreement amount by $900,000, for a revised aggregate amount not
to exceed $1,500,000 for the remainder of the current three-year period and the
remaining optional one-year renewals (Core Agreement No. A-2024-066).
18.Agreement with Ultimate Entertainment, LLC dba Mega Outdoor Movies for
Outdoor Movie Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Ultimate Entertainment, LLC to provide outdoor movie services at the "Movies in
the Park" series for a term from June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2026, with three,
one-year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $200,000 (Agreement
No. A-2024-067).
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19. Construction Contract to All American Asphalt in the Amount of $2,558,098
for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2023-24 Project with an
Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $3,198,098 (Project No. 24-6907) (Non -
General & General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize a budget allocation of unspent Measure M2 and General Fund funding
from Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2021-22 and 2022-23 for a total
of $379,252 to the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2023-24 Project,
completing the project's funding requirement.
2. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,558,098, subject to
change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with
the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public works Construction, for a
term beginning May 21, 2024 and ending upon project completion, and authorize
the City Manager to execute the contract.
3. Approve the Project Cost analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost
of $3,198,098, which includes $2,558,098, for the construction contract,
$384,000 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $256,000
project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $40,846 in Measure M-Street
Construction, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (03217002-50001) and
appropriate to the Measure M2 Local Fairshare St, Improvements Other Than
Buildings expenditure account (03217662-66220). (Requires five affirmative
votes)
5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement
Program to include $40,846 in construction funds for the Local Street
Preventative Maintenance FY 2023-24 Project.
6. Determine that the project is exempt from further review pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act, as Categorical Exemption Environmental
Review No. ER-2024-8 was filed for Project 24-6907.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 20 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND
CONSIDERATION
CITY COUNCIL 12 MAY 21, 2024
20. Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. in the Amount of
$823,888 for the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights —Phase II Project with an
Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $1,071,054 (Project No. 22-1388) (Non -
General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $823,888,
subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in
accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction, for construction of the ARPA Neighborhood Streetlights — Phase
II Project, for a term beginning May 21, 2024 and ending upon project
completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis fora total estimated construction delivery cost
Of $1,071,054, which includes $823,888 for the construction contract, $123,583
for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $123,583 project
contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER-2024-28 was filed for Project 22-1388.
MINUTES• Councilmember Penaloza asked for clarification regarding the lighting
design along Washington Avenue, requested decorative lights be used in the area,
and asked whether there is a replacement fund.
Public Works Director Nabil Saba spoke regarding the proposed lighting,
associated costs, decorative lights, and the replacement fund.
Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding a French Park Neighborhood meeting and asked
for clarification regarding the type of lighting being used.
City Engineer Rudy Rosas spoke regarding the proposed lighting and potential
change order to use decorative lights.
Councilmember Bacerra asked whether Historic French Park has a lighting
assessment district and requested information regarding lighting at French Park.
City Engineer Rosas stated the City does not have a light assessment district.
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 12, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
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The motion carried, 6-0-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQ U EZ, MAYOR AM EZC UA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN
Status: 6-0-0 — 1 —Pass
21.Agreement with Green Halo Systems for Waste Recovery and Recycling
Tracking Software (Specification No. 24-062) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Green Halo Systems to provide waste recovery and recycling tracking software in
the amount of $79,872, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount
not to exceed $99,872, for a six -year term beginning June 1, 2024 and expiring May
31, 2030 (Agreement No. A-2024-066).
22.Agreements with Mike Prlich & Sons, Inc., J&L Constructors, Inc., and PALP,
Inc. dba Excel Paving Company for On -Call Emergency Asphalt Concrete,
Concrete, and Storm Drain Repair Services (General Fund and Non -General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Mike Prlich & Sons, Inc., J&L Constructors, Inc., and PALP, Inc. dba Excel Paving
Company to provide on -call emergency asphalt concrete, concrete, and storm drain
repair services for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a three-
year term beginning May 21, 2024 and expiring on May 20, 2027, with the provision
for one two-year extension (Core Agreement No. A-2024-069).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 23 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND
CONSIDERATION
23. Agreements with Project Partners, Interwest Consulting Group Inc., EC & AM
Associates Inc. dba GK & Associates Inc., Richard Fisher Associates, and
Ladayu Consulting Group for On -Call Engineering, Technical, and
Administrative Staff Support Services
Department(s): Public Works Agency
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five agreements
with the firms listed below to provide engineering, technical, and administrative staff
support services, for a three-year period commencing July 15, 2024 and expiring
July 14, 2027, with a provision for one, two-year renewal option exercisable by the
City Manager and City Attorney, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,500,000 for the term of the contract, including the optional renewal (Core
Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
Firms
Project Partners
Interwest Consulting Group, Inc.
G K & Associates
Richard Fisher Associates
Ladayu Consulting Group
MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza spoke in opposition to the item.
Public Works Director Nabil Saba spoke regarding the proposed contracts and
various accounts listed.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke in opposition to the item.
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to continue Item No. 23 to the July
16, 2024 City Council meeting, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 — Pass; Item Continued to July 16, 2024
24.Amendments to Agreements with Quality Fence Co., Inc. and United Site
Services of California, Inc. (General Fund and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize an amendment to agreements with Quality
Fence Co., Inc. and United Site Services of California, Inc. for on -call chain link
fencing services to increase the amount by $894,500, for a revised aggregate
amount not to exceed $1,194,500 for the remainder of the current term expiring May
16, 2025, including two one-year extensions (Core Agreement No. A-2024-070).
CITY COUNCIL 15 MAY 21, 2024
25.Adopt Two Resolutions Approving Applications for Tier 1 and Tier 2 Grant
Funds from the Orange County Transportation Authority's Environmental
Cleanup Program
Depar#ment(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the application for grant funds from the Orange
County Transportation Authority's Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program for
the 10th & Flower Stormwater Capture Project
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-016 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION
FOR FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP, TIER 1 GRANT
PROGRAM UNDER ORANGE COUNTY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
ORDINANCE NO. 3 FOR THE 10TH & FLOWER STORMWATER CAPTURE
PROJECT
2. Adopt a Resolution approving the application for grant funds from the Orange
County Transportation Authority's Tier 2 Environmental Cleanup Program for
the Santa Ana Zoo Stormwater Capture and Diversion Project.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-017 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION
FOR FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEANUP, TIER 2 GRANT
PROGRAM UNDER ORANGE COUNTY LOCAL TRANSPORTATION
ORDINANCE NO. 3 FOR THE SANTA ANA ZOO STORMWATER CAPTURE
AND DIVERSION PROJECT
26. Adoption of the City of Santa Ana Emergency Operations Plan
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the 2024 City of Santa Ana Emergency Operations
Plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-018 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO APPROVE AND ADOPT THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the approval of this resolution is exempt from review pursuant to section
15061(b)(3) as approval of the plan will have no possible significant effect on
the environment and, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15262 and 15269,
the resolution and plan are a planning study that does not tacitly approve
projects that would otherwise require independent environmental review under
CEQA.
CITY COUNCIL 16 MAY 21, 2024
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
r� - BUSINESS CALENDAR
MINUTES: At 7: 51 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered.
27.Introduction and First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the City of Santa
Ana Municipal Code Article II (Solid Waste Collection Regulations) of Chapter
16 (Garbage, Trash and Weeds), Article XII (Sanitation Services Users Charge)
of Chapter 18 (Health and Sanitation), and Article II (Water) of Chapter 39
(Water and Sewers) to Comply with the Water Shutoff Protection Act
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Introduce and approve a first reading of an ordinance to
amend Chapter 16 Article II (Solid Waste Collection Regulations), Chapter 18
Article XII (Sanitation Servicer User Charge), and Chapter 39 Article II (Water and
Sewers) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3065 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 16, ARTICLE
XII OF CHAPTER 18, AND ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 39 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY WITH THE WATER SHUTOFF PROTECTION
ACT
MINUTES: Treasury and Customer Service ManagerAlejandra Gutierrez provided
a presentation regarding amending the Municipal Code to comply with the
California Water Shut -Off Protection Act.
Councilmember Lopez spoke in support of the item and asked whether
communications are going to be made related to delinquent accounts and
requested advertisement on social media.
Finance Management and Services Executive Director Kathryn Downs provided
clarification.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 27, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
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NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 — Pass
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on each of
the Public Hearing items.
MINUTES: At 7a 57 P.M., the Public Hearing was considered.
28. Public Hearing — Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement,
Establishment, Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses within Specific
Development No. 84 ("SD-84"), Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code
("TZC") for Ten (10) Months and Fifteen (15) Days Pursuant to Government
Code Section 65858(a)
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on May 6, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt an urgency ordinance extending a moratorium on the approval,
commencement, establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses
within SD-84, by four -fifths (4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code
Section 65858(a), for an additional 10 months and 15 days.
UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NS-3064 entitled AN
UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL,
COMMENCEMENT, ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF
INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING
DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL TEN (10) MONTHS AND FIFTEEN (15)
DAYS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
2. 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
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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.
MINUTES: Principal Community Planner Margarita Macedonio provided a
presentation regarding the Transit Zoning Code Moratorium Extension.
Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 7:5 7 P.M.
There being no speakers., Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 7:5 7 P.M.
Mayor Amezcua asked for clarification regarding the extension and whether issues
in the Logan neighborhood would continue to be addressed. She spoke in support
of the item but not the ten months.
Planning and Building Director Minh Thai provided clarification and spoke regarding
the City's goal.
Councilmember Bacerra requested additional modifications to development
standards on existing land uses and prohibitions related to land use.
Director Thai confirmed.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of the item and echoed Councilmember
Bacerra"s comments.
Councilmember Hernandez echoed previous comments.
Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of the item.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 28, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Status: 7-0
— Pass
**END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS'
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RECESS
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council meeting to consider the Housing
Authority Agenda at 8:14 P.M.
RECONVENE
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:15 P.M.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.
AB1234 DISCLOSURE — If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board
or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding ethnic studies.
Councilmember Lopez invited all to attend the Pride Flag raising ceremony on May 22
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2024 at 4:00 P.M., announced office hours at 10.-00 A.M. at Mabury Park and Orange
County Soccer Club event on Saturday, May 25, 2024, and congratulated her Council
Aide Valerie Magdaleno on graduating.
Councilmember Hernandez invited all to attend the Pride Flag raising ceremony,, and
spoke regarding the 64th Annual Public Works Week and Economic Development in
Downtown Santa Ana.
Councilmember Bacerra announced office hours on Saturday, June 1, 2024, requested
to adjourn the meeting in memory of former Police Officer Don Blankenship,, and
honored all those who died in the armed forces.
Councilmember Penaloza invited all to attend the Memorial Day Event at Memorial
Park on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 2:00 P.M.
Mayor Pro Tem Phan thanked the Public Works Department, Library Services
Department, and Work Center for all their hard work and efforts, announced Free Legal
Clinic Event on June 8. 2024 from 10:00 P. M. — 1:00 P. M. , and wished Lizbeth Rosales
a Happy Birthday.
Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding Santa Ana Police Officer's schedule, recruitment and
hiring additional personal to assist and requested a presentation at the July 16, 2024
City Council meeting. She announced the Neighborhood Association meeting on May
28, 2024, requested Veteran Tom Chires name be replaced on his mural by the artist,
and thanked all those who have served the Country.
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ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting at 8: 3 7 P.M. in memory
of Don Blankenship.
Respectfully submitted:
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City Clerk l `F°4,
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