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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03 - Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 4, 2024DRAF— Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council City of Santa Ana, California June 4, 2024 CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 4:30 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 4:31 P.M. ATTENDANCE Council Members 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 Penaloza and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Phan, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Hernandez and Lopez arrived during Closed Session. CITY COUNCIL 1 JUNE 4, 2024 ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: None. 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: MayorAmezcua recessed to considerthe Closed Session items at 4:32 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. City of Santa Ana v. United California Bank Realty Corporation, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2021-01184614-CU-EI-CXC 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: • Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA) 3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): Title: City Manager 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 anyaction(s)from Closed Session. RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business. CITY COUNCIL 2 JUNE 4, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION CALL TO ORDER MINUTES: MayorAmezcua 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 WORDS OF INSPIRATION Eduardo Flores, Sr. Management Analyst Police Chaplain Bob Barnett ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced a revised exhibit 2 to Agenda Item No. 33, revised exhibit lb to Agenda Item No. 40 and clarified the ordinance requires 213 vote, and stated disclosures for the month of May have been added to the agenda. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Junior Achievement of Orange County and Inland Empire in Celebration of their 70th Anniversary MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented a certificate of recognition to Junior Achievement of Orange County and Inland Empire in celebration of their 701 Anniversary. 2. Certificate of Underground Community CITY COUNCIL Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Scholars Program for Outstanding Contributions to the i JUNE 4, 2024 MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition to Underground Scholars Program for outstanding contributions to the community. 3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Vazquez to Nicolas Davis for Outstanding Contributions to the Heninger Park Community MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez presented a certificate of recognition to Nicolas Davis for outstanding contributions to the Heninger Park Community. 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. 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. 32, one (1) Agenda Item No. 36, one (1) Agenda Item No. 39, two (2) Agenda Item No. 41, and five (5) non -agenda comments. MINUTES: The following speakers addressed City Council in -person: 1. Genevieve South gate spoke in support of the Bowers Museum. 2. Kelly Radomske spoke in support of the Bowers Museum. 3. Ren Shadowhorse spoke in support of the Bowers Museum. 4. Thuy Nguyen spoke in support of the Bowers Museum. 5. Sue Palik expressed concern regarding Councilmember Lopez's newsletter and the presence of Councilmembers at the Memorial Day event in Ward 3. 6. Sean Hoang Oharrow spoke in support of the Bowers Museum. 7. Elizabeth Hansburg spoke regarding housing in the City and the housing shortage. 8. Mark Lopez spoke regarding garage sales and thanked Code Enforcement for their hard work and efforts. 9. Wendy Haase -Roberts spoke in support of the Related Bristol project. 10. Jason Geralnick spoke in support of the Related Bristol project. CITY COUNCIL 4 JUNE 4, 2024 11. Paul Sanford spoke in support of the Related Bristol project and requested police presence at Flower and Memory Lane. 12. Karen Perez spoke regarding impacts to her business related to the fields and requested to meet with Council to address the issues. 13. Victor Mendez spoke regarding Agenda Item Nos. 11, 13, 21, and 26. The following speakers addressed City Council via teleconference: 14. Paul Chairez spoke regarding his father's name on the war veterans portrait at La Chiquita wall. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho spoke regarding public hearings and the development agreement related to the Related Bristol Project. CONSENT CALENDAR RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 36 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. MINUTES: At 6:57 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered. Councilmember Hernandez pulled Agenda Item No. 21 for separate discussion and consideration and commented on Agenda Item No. 28. Councilmember Bacerra pulled Agenda Item Nos. 21, 27, and 32 for separate discussion and consideration. Councilmember Penaloza pulled Agenda Item Nos. 21 and 25 for separate discussion and consideration and commented on Agenda Item No. 13. Councilmember Vazquez pulled Agenda Item Nos. 21 and 28 for separate discussion and consideration. Mayor Pro Tem Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 27 as the listed entities, City of Anaheim and City of Fullerton, are clients of her employer, Rutan and Tucker. MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 through 36 with the exception of Agenda Item Nos. 21, 25, 27, 28, and 32 pulled for separate discussion and consideration, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: CITY COUNCIL 5 JUNE 4, 2024 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 4. Excused Absences Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members. 5. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 16, 2024 and the Regular Meeting of May 21, 2024 Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Approve minutes. 6. Appoint Mercy Benitez Nominated by Councilmember Lopez as the Ward 3 Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 10, 2024 Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Appoint Mercy Benitez to the Youth Commission as the Ward 3 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes) MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall administered the Oath of Office to Mercy Benitez. 7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and City Clerk to have the City's Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2024, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review, if necessary. 8. Receive and File Bowers Museum Report Department(s): City Manager's Office Recommended Action: Receive and file. CITY COUNCIL 6 JUNE 4, 2024 9. Appropriation Adjustment to the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Programs Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $381,718.99 to align with program year allocations for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Programs. (Requires five affirmative votes) 10.Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize $4,495,000 in Housing Assistance Payment Funds for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and $325,000 in Housing Assistance Payment Funds for the Mainstream Voucher Program (Non -General Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing housing assistance payment funds in the amount of $4,495,000 in revenue account (no.13618002-52000) for the Housing Choice Voucher Program and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 1 3618760-various). (Requires five affirmative votes) 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing housing assistance payments funds in the amount of $325,000 in revenue account (no.13818002-52000) for the Mainstream Voucher Program and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no.13818760-69158). (Requires five affirmative votes) 11. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421 up to $50,000 for Non -Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between January 1, 2024 to March 31, 2024. 12.Approve the Recognition of $71,970.35 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies from Various City Funds (General Fund) Legal notice published in the OC Register on April 13, 2024 and April 20, 2024. Department(s): Finance and Management Services CITY COUNCIL 7 JUNE 4, 2024 Recommended Action: Approve the recognition of $71,970.35 of revenue in the General Fund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law. 13. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation Adjustments Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023-24 3rd Quarter budget update. 2. Approved the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes) MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza asked for clarification regarding monies related to the Special Election of November 2023. City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall provided clarification and stated she would follow-up with additional information. 14.Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Curley Wholesale Electric, Inc., Turtle Ala, LLC, and Wesco Supply Corporation for Citywide Electrical Equipment and Supplies (Specification No. 24-039) (General Fund and Non -General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listed below for citywide electrical equipment and supplies on an as -needed basis, in an estimated annual aggregate amount of $285,000, for a total amount not to exceed $1,425,000 during the entire term of the contracts, for an initial two-year term expiring June 30, 2026, with provisions for three, one-year renewal options. Vendor Location Curley Wholesale Electric, Inc. Santa Ana, CA Turtle ALA, LLC Los Angeles, CA Wesco Supply Corporation Buena Park, CA CITY COUNCIL 8 JUNE 4, 2024 15. Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Services of California, Inc. for Portable Toilets/Showers and Other Site Rentals and Services (Specification No. 24-061) (General Fund & Non -General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to vendors listed below for portable toilets/showers and other site rentals and services on an as -needed basis, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $400,000, for a four-year term expiring on June 30, 2028. Vendor I Location Diamond Environmental Services LP San Marcos, CA United Site Services of California, Inc. Anaheim, CA 16. Blanket Order Contract to Saitech, Inc. for Mobile Computer Notebooks (Bid No. 24-058) (General Fund and Non -General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize a blanket order contract to Saitech, Inc. for Mobile Computer Notebooks for a one-year term beginning June 4, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $920,075, including a $83,643 contingency amount. 17. Purchase Order to Sandoval Custom Creations, Inc. for Security Cameras and Accessories (Specification No. 24-078) (General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase order and payment of purchase order to Sandoval Custom Creations, Inc. for security cameras and accessories in an amount not to exceed $98,324. 18. Purchase Order to National Business Furniture, LLC for Classroom Furniture for the Police Athletic Activity League (Bid No. 24-042A) (Non -General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Police Department CITY COUNCIL 9 JUNE 4, 2024 Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time Purchase Order and payment of purchase order to National Business Furniture, LLC for classroom furniture, in an amount not to exceed $123,404. 19. Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford F-150 Responder Truck (Spec No. 24-066) (Non -General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of a purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group for one 2024 Ford F-150 Responder truck in an amount of $58,399 plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $63,399. 20. Purchase Order to EyeP Solutions, Inc. for a Mapping License Subscription and Two Portable Cameras (Spec No. 24-077) (General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to EyeP Solutions, Inc. for a one-year mapping license subscription and two portable cameras in an amount not to exceed $66,107. 21. AGENDA ITEM NO. 21 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION (See page 23). 22.Agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon, APC and Amendment to Agreement with Nathan & Kamionski, LLP for Legal Services (General Fund and Non -General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney's Office Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Richards, Watson & Gershon, APC to provide legal services for a three-year term beginning June 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2027, with a provision for a one-year extension, in a total amount not to exceed $300,000 (Agreement No. A-2024-071) and a first amendment to the agreement with Nathan & Kamionski LLP to provide legal services, increasing the amount of the compensation by $450,000 for a total amount of $500,000 (Agreement No. A-2024-072). CITY COUNCIL 10 JUNE 4, 2024 23.Third Amendment to the Joseph House Loan Agreement and Affordable Housing Covenants with Mercy House Living Centers to Allow for Permanent Supportive Housing for Homeless Families at 210 E 16th Street Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a third amendment to the Joseph House Loan Agreement and Affordable Housing Covenants with Mercy House Living Centers, formerly known as Mercy House Transitional Living Centers, to allow for permanent housing with supportive services for homeless families rather than offering housing to a target population of homeless men at 210 E 16th Street (Agreement No. A-2024-073). (Contingent upon approval of the same Housing Authority action). 24.0n-Call Environmental Review Services Agreements with Rincon Consultants, Inc. and Chambers Group, Inc. Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Rincon Consultants, Inc. and Chambers Group, Inc. to provide on -call environmental review consulting services in an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2027, with an option of two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2024-074 and A-2024-075). 25. AGENDA ITEM NO. 25 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION (See page 24) 26. Fourth Amendment to Agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for Inmate Meals and Commissary Management Services (General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the fourth amendment to the agreement with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to provide inmate meals and commissary management for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, in the additional amount of $1,579,638, including a $40,000 contingency, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $7,683,326 (Agreement No. A-2024-077). 27. AGENDA ITEM NO. 27 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION (See page 25) CITY COUNCIL 11 JUNE 4, 2024 28.AGENDA ITEM NO. 28 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION (See page 26) 29.Agreement for Consignment Vehicle Supply Co., Inc, dba Factory Motor Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Parts and Accessories with Elliot Auto Parts (Spec No. 24-075) (Non -General Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Elliott Auto Supply Co., Inc., dba Factory Motor Parts, for a vendor -owned inventory program for fleet vehicle parts for a two-year period beginning July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2026, with the option of one one-year extension, in an annual amount not to exceed $500,000, for a total amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Agreement No. A-2024-080). 30.Agreement for Public Works Cost Recovery Analysis Services (General Fund and Non -General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Government Consulting Partners, Inc. to provide a comprehensive analysis of Public Works billable rates and indirect cost calculations in an annual amount not to exceed $120,000, which includes an $11,000 contingency, for a one-year term from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, with the option of two, one-year extensions, for a total amount not to exceed $360,000 (Agreement No. A-2024- 081). 31.Approve Agreement with Yunex Traffic to Provide Preventative and Emergency Maintenance Services of the Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Systems (Special Gas Tax, General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Yunex, LLC dba Yunex Traffic to provide Preventative and Emergency Maintenance Services of the Traffic Signal and Street Lighting Systems, for a total amount not to exceed $7,000,000, for a three-year term beginning July 2, 2024, and expiring July 1, 2027, with a provision for one, two-year extension (Agreement No. A-2024-082). 32.AGENDA ITEM NO. 32 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION (See page 27) CITY COUNCIL 12 JUNE 4, 2024 33. Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding Eligibility by Approving a Pavement Management Plan Update Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution confirming the status and providing an update of the Pavement Management Plan (PMP) per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 2024-25 Measure M2 eligibility requirements. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-020 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M2 PROGRAM 34. Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Senate Bill 1 Local Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (Non -General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding in the amount of $8,039,480, to be submitted to the California Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability Act funding. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-021 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 35. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution calling and giving notice of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Santa Ana for the election of certain officers; RESOLUTION NO. 2024-022 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLING FOR AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS PROVIDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE XII OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL 13 JUNE 4, 2024 2. Adopt a resolution requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election; and RESOLUTION NO. 2024-023 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 AND 10418 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE 3. Adopt a resolution adopting regulations for candidate statements. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-024 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024 36.Second 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 Legal notice published May 24, 2024 on the Orange County Reporter. Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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 **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** CITY COUNCIL 14 JUNE 4, 2024 BUSINESS CALENDAR MINUTES: At 7:05 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered. 37. Cancellation or Rescheduling of June 18, 2024 Regular City Council Meeting Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: 1. Approve resolution canceling the Regular City Council meeting scheduled for June 18, 2024. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CANCELING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2024 •W 2. Approve resolution rescheduling the Regular City Council meeting scheduled for June 18, 2024 to a date to be determined by the City Council. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCHEDULING THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 18, 2024 TO , 2024. MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced the need to cancel or reschedule to the regular meeting of June 18, 2024 due to an anticipated lack of quorum in the jurisdiction. MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the rescheduling of the Regular meeting of June 18, 2024 to June 24, 2024, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Phan. SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to cancel the Regular meeting of June 18, 2024. MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez stated he would reschedule his flight to attend the City Council meeting of June 18, 2024 in person. Discussion ensued regarding quorum at the regular meeting of June 18, 2024. City Clerk Hall announced a quorum will be present at the June 18, 2024 with Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, and Lopez, and Mayor Pro Tem Phan in person and Councilmembers Penaloza and Vazquez, and MayorAmezcua present via teleconference. No action taken. CITY COUNCIL 15 JUNE 4, 2024 38. Resolution of the City of Santa Ana Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Issuance of the Santa Ana Financing Authority's Water of Santa Ana Water Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 ("the Bonds") RESOLUTION NO. 2024-025 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY BY THE CITY OF A MASTER INSTALLMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT, A FIRST SUPPLEMENT TO MASTER INSTALLMENT PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AN ESCROW AGREEMENT, A CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE AND A PURCHASE CONTRACT IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SANTA ANA PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY WATER REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2024, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF NOT TO EXCEED $47,000,000, AUTHORIZING THE DISTRIBUTION OF AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT IN CONNECTION WITH THE OFFERING AND SALE OF SUCH BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND CERTIFICATES AND RELATED ACTIONS. 2. Authorize the execution of and approving a form of the Master Installment Purchase Agreement, First Supplement to the Master Installment Purchase Agreement, Escrow Agreement, Bond Purchase Agreement, Indenture of Trust, and Preliminary Official Statement. MINUTES: Finance Management and Services Director Kathryn Downs provided a presentation regarding the Water Revenue Bonds. Mayor Pro Tem Phan asked what happens if the bonds are not approved. Deputy Director of Public Works Cesar Barrera spoke regarding the challenges related to not approving the item. Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of the item. MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 38, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Phan. MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza asked for clarification regarding the rates. Director Downs clarified there would be no rate increases. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: CITY COUNCIL 16 JUNE 4, 2024 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 39. Local Resident Preference in Affordable Housing Ordinance Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: Approve first reading of the Local Resident Preference in Affordable Housing Ordinance to comply with the State of California Local Tenant Preferences to Prevent Displacement Act and codify the City's existing local resident preference policy. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3066 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CREATING A NEW ARTICLE XXI IN CHAPTER 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CODIFY THE CITY'S LOCAL RESIDENT PREFERENCE IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING (includes determination that the ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 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) MINUTES: Community Development Director Michael Garcia briefly introduced the item. Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 39, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Phan. 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 CITY COUNCIL 17 JUNE 4, 2024 **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR** PUBLIC HEARINGS PUBLIC COMMENTS-- Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items. MINUTES: At 7:26 P.M., the Public Hearing was considered. 40. Public Hearing — Consider an Ordinance to adopt the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget, Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City's Basic Classification and Compensation Plan Budget, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees, and Adopt the Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on May 22 and 29, 2024. Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY 2024-25), which begins on July 1, 2024 and ends on June 30, 2025. UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS-3067 entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024 2. Adopt a Resolution, to effect certain changes to the City's basic classification and compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY'S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN 3. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-2025. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-026 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 4. Adopt the Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY24-25 through FY30-31, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Measure M2 eligibility. CITY COUNCIL 18 JUNE 4, 2024 5. Deposit $11,946,740 ($10,531,020 General Fund and $1,415,720 Non -General Fund) into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City's Pension Debt Strategy. MINUTES: Finance and Management Services Director Kathryn Downs provided a presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget and announced one minor correction to the detailed proposed budget document on pages 183 and 184. She stated the police department's staffing table was not updated to reflect the proposed budget however the budget dollars in the proposed document and the proposed budget ordinance are correct and the final budget document would reflect the correct staffing table. Councilmember Hernandez asked for clarification regarding the feasibility starts at Washington Square, arts and seniors, requested an increase in arts funding and strengthening the partnership with Bowers Museum, and spoke regarding the disbursement of funds received from cannabis. Director Downs provided clarification. Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding growing revenue, completed projects, Bowers Museum, and the downtown parking and payment structure. Director Downs provided clarification Councilmember Lopez asked for clarification regarding arts funding, abolishment of MET, the Police Department's budget increase, and the event budget. Community Development Director Michael Garcia provided clarification. Director Downs provided clarification and spoke regarding the increased Police Department and events budgets. Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of an additional 1 hour free parking in the downtown. Discussion ensued regarding downtown parking and payment structure. Councilmember Penaloza asked for clarification regarding the Bristol Street Rehab and camp operations for new expenses, spoke in support of free parking on Sundays and Art Walk day, and removing funding from the ACC-OC membership. Public Works Director Nabil Saba spoke regarding the Bristol Street Rehab project. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Director Hawk Scott spoke regarding camp operations. CITY COUNCIL 19 JUNE 4, 2024 Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke regarding the Bowers Museum and the downtown parking and pay structure. MayorAmezcua requested additional information regarding downtown parking, and spoke regarding the Police Department's budget. Discussion ensued regarding the payment structure and parking in the downtown area. MayorAmezcua opened the Public Hearing at 8:24 P.M. The following speaker addressed City Council in -person: 1. Victor Mendez spoke regarding the proposed budget. The following speaker addressed City Council via teleconference: 2. Maria Zacarias Torres requested additional funding for the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency. There being no further speakers, MayorAmezcua closed the Public Hearing at 8:30 P. M. MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding downtown parking and City events. Councilmember Lopez spoke regarding membership subscriptions, miscellaneous fees related to the Bowers Museum, and LAZ parking. Director Downs spoke regarding the one line budget item regarding miscellaneous fees related to Bowers Museum. Councilmember Penaloza requested an increased charge for the Fun Run event, supported free parking on Sunday and Art Walk, and discussed the LAZ contract and dog park. Acting City Manager Alvaro Nunez spoke regarding the fun run event and dog park. Director Saba clarified that the adoption of budget would cause the $4 mil to become part of CIP. MayorAmezcua spoke regarding the rental registry, spoke in support of the Bowers Museum, asked for clarification regarding the deletions of SEW classifications, and requested the MySantaAna app be translated to Spanish and Vietnamese. Director Garcia spoke regarding the rental registry revenue. CITY COUNCIL 20 JUNE 4, 2024 Information Technology Director Jack Ciulla spoke regarding the MySantaAna app translation. Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the MySantaAna app translation. Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke in support of removing funding from ACC-OC membership, and spoke regarding City staff overseeing parking in the downtown area, and SEIU classifications. Discussion ensued regarding Police Department classifications, SEIU classification line item and labor groups, filling vacancies, generating revenue, Clean Safe Program, and splash pads Director Downs and Human Resources Director Lori Schnaider answered questions and provided clarification. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Phan moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 40, as amended, to remove the $1.658 million subsidy to the parking enterprise to be brought back in 60-days, remove the allocation for ACC-OC, update the Police staffing table, not approve Item No. 40 recommended action Item No. 2 regarding classification and compensation, and update the Capital Improvement Project (CIP) related to the dog park, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra. MINUTES: Discussion ensued regarding the current parking rates in the downtown area. 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** MINUTES: At 9:25 P.M., the remainder of the Consent Calendar was considered. AGENDA ITEM NO. 21 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION CITY COUNCIL 21 JUNE 4, 2024 21.Approve Template and General Hourly Parameters for City Council Aide Agreements Department(s): City Attorney's Office Recommended Action: Approve template and general hourly parameters for City Council Aide Agreements; Authorize the City Attorney to revise the template agreement as necessary. MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza stated councilmembers should have the right to select the pay rate of the aides. Councilmember Bacerra recommended changes to section 3 for the term to be changed to one-year, sub -section g should read receiving any payment or reimbursement from a campaign for candidate for Santa Ana City Council or Mayor or their campaign account, and section 7 insurance policy costs. He stated councilmembers should have the right to select the pay rate of the aides. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho spoke regarding section 7. Councilmember Hernandez stated he is not in support of item b section 5. City Attorney Carvalho provided clarification to item b section 5 and requested a maximum hourly rate. Mayor Pro Tem Phan suggested a $90 hourly maximum rate, spoke regarding insurance, suggested the term be modified to be the same as the councilmember, and removing sub -section g. Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding the section related to campaign activities, insurance, and proposed a $50/hour ceiling. Councilmember Lopez requested the pay period for invoices be brought down to 30 days, spoke regarding a uniform invoice, insurance, hourly wage rate, and item b section 5. She requested additional language to sub -section a. Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of a 30-day pay period and no political campaign activities, was not supportive of the proposed pay scale, and requested adding language related to campaign activities. Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of the insurance and 30-day pay period, was not in support of the proposed hourly wage rate scale, and requested background checks. She stated members of the City Council should have the right to select the pay rate of the aides. CITY COUNCIL 22 JUNE 4, 2024 Acting City ManagerAlvaro Nunez spoke regarding live scans, background checks, and proposed parameters. Councilmember Penaloza suggested a $5, 000 monthly cap. Discussion ensued regarding proposed amendments to the parameters. MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 21, as amended, to include Livescans/records checks, to included language that aides cannot file for candidacy for elected office and do not serve as commissioners in the City, to include a maximum hourly rate of $60 max not to exceed $5,000 a month, amend section 5 subsection g to read receiving any payment or reimbursement from a campaign for candidate for Santa Ana City Council or Mayor or their campaign account, invoices paid within 30 days, insurance be reviewed by Risk Management, authorize the City Manager to sign and execute the agreement up to a $60,000 amount, include consultant in section 5a, and add clarifying language to 5b related to "and", seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Phan. 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 AGENDA ITEM NO. 25 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION 25. Second Amendment to Agreement with Invoice Cloud, Inc. for Enhanced Electronic Billing and Payment Presentation Services, Debit/Credit Card and Electronic Check Merchant Payment Processing Services, and Payment Kiosk Services (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with Invoice Cloud, Inc. to extend the contract's current term through December 31, 2025, with optional extensions, in an amount not to exceed $1,427,800, including a contingency of $129,800 (Agreement No. A- 2024-076). CITY COUNCIL 23 JUNE 4, 2024 MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza asked for clarification regarding additional acceptable payment sources. Assistant City Manager Steven Mendoza spoke regarding acceptable payments. Finance and Management Services Director Kathryn Downs spoke regarding acceptable payment sources. MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 25, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 4-0-0-3, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ Status: 4-0 — 0 — 3 —Pass AGENDA ITEM NO. 27 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION 27. Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority and Participating Agencies for the Harbor Boulevard Innovative Corridor Project (Non -General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority and the Cities of Anaheim, Fountain Valley, Fullerton, and Garden Grove, identifying the City's role and responsibilities to implement the Harbor Boulevard Innovative Corridor Project, effective upon full approval of the agreement by all parties through December 31, 2028, with the option to be extended (Agreement No. A-2024-078). MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 27 as the listed entities, City of Anaheim and City of Fullerton, are clients of her employer, Rutan and Tucker and left the digs at 10:25 P.M. Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of the item. MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 27, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 5-0-1-1, by the following roll call vote: CITY COUNCIL 24 JUNE 4, 2024 AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN (recusal) ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA Status: 5-0-1 - 1 —Pass MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Phan returned to the dais at 10:28 P.M. AGENDA ITEM NO. 28 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION 28.Agreement with Swinerton Management & Consulting to Provide Construction Management and Inspection Services for the New Memorial Park Aquatic Facility Project (Project No. 22-1415) (General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Swinerton Management & Consulting to perform construction management and inspection services for the New Memorial Park Aquatic Facility Project in the amount of $1,001,477, with a contingency of $200,296, for a total amount not to exceed of $1,201,773, for a three-year term beginning June 4, 2024 and expiring December 31, 2026, with the option for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2024-079). MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez asked whether the "Chicano Gothic Mural" would be saved at Memorial Park. Assistant City Manager Steven Mendoza confirmed that the mural would be saved. Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for their hard work and efforts and requested that any mural be conserved. Councilmember Penaloza thanked staff for their hard work and efforts and spoke regarding preserving murals. Councilmember Lopez thanked staff for their hard work and efforts and spoke regarding mural preservation. Councilmember Vazquez thank staffed and Alicia Rojas for saving the mural. Mayor Pro Tem Phan requested any project that affects mural go through the Arts Commission for approval. CITY COUNCIL 25 JUNE 4, 2024 Public Works Director Nabil Saba stated the project did go through the Arts Commission for approval. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 28, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez. 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 AGENDA ITEM NO. 32 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION 32. Resolution Approving the Santa Ana Vision Zero Plan Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Santa Ana Vision Zero Plan. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-019 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE SANTA ANA VISION ZERO PLAN (includes determination that this action is exempt from consideration under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this Plan, in and of itself, may have a significant effect on the environment) MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra asked for clarification regarding community outreach and spoke regarding grants and traffic calming measures. Public Works Director Nabil Saba spoke regarding community outreach, stakeholders, and the proposed plan. Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke regarding problematic areas in Ward 1. Councilmember Lopez spoke regarding problematic areas in the City and the importance of Vision Zero. CITY COUNCIL 26 JUNE 4, 2024 Councilmember Bacerra asked for clarification regarding timelines for the project. City Engineer Rudy Rosas spoke regarding Federal Grant funding and deadlines. MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 28, as amended, to return in 6-months with amendments to enhance the plan, with community outreach and work with the Police Department, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Phan. The motion carried, 6-0-0-1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA Status: 6 — 0 — 0 - 1 — Pass RECESS MINUTES: MayorAmezcua recessed the City Council meeting to consider the Housing Authority Agenda and Public Financing Authority Agenda at 10: 53 P.M. RECONVENE MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council meeting at 10:57 P.M. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho announced that pursuant to Resolution No. 2023-047 all meetings are schedule to terminate at 11:59 P.M. on the same day it began and at 11:00 P.M. the City Council shall determine which of the remaining agenda items can be considered and acted upon prior to 11:59 P.M. and will continue all other items. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to continue Agenda Item No. 41 to the Regular Meeting to be held on June 18, 2024 at 5:30 P.M., seconded by Mayor Amezcua. 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 CITY COUNCIL 27 JUNE 4, 2024 AGENDA ITEM NO. 41 CONTINUED COUNCILMEMBER REQUEST ITEMS 41. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to Prepare Necessary Documents to Propose a Cigarette Litter Abatement Tax — Councilmembers Hernandez and Vazquez **END OF COUNCIL REQUESTED ITEMS** CITY MANAGER COMMENTS MINUTES: Acting City Manager Alvaro Nunez briefly presented the zoning update and needle exchange concerns. COUNCIL COMMENTS AB1234 DISCLOSURE — If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended. 1. May 2-3, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza — SCAG 2024 Regional Conference and General Assembly 2. May 2-3, 2024 Mayor Amezcua — SCAG 2024 Regional Conference and General Assembly 3. May 5-6, 2024 Mayor Amezcua —California Peace Officer's Memorial Ceremonies MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza thanked staff and wished everyone a Happy Father's Day and a Happy Birthday to Chief Henerey. Councilmember Lopez invited all to the Lawn Bowling Center event on June 8, 2024, Brew at the Zoo on June 8, 2024 from 5:00 P.M. — 8:00 P.M., office hours at Edna Park June 22, 2024 at 10:00 A.M., wished a Happy Birthday to her mom and a Happy Father's Day to her dad, and invited the public to speak with her regarding her attendance at City events. Councilmember Vazquez recognized over the top dads, and wished everyone a Happy Father's Day. Councilmember Hernandez wished everyone a Happy Father's Day and congratulated his daughter for her hard work and efforts in completing 81" grade. He left the meeting at 11:09 P.M. Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding illegal signs on poles, gave a shout out to Santa Ana College's baseball team, and announced the 55th year anniversary of Officer Nelson Sasscer's end of watch. CITY COUNCIL 28 JUNE 4, 2024 Mayor Pro Tem Phan announced her free legal clinic at Magnolia Science Academy on June 8, 2024 at 10: 00 A.M. — 1: 00 P.M., spoke regarding the Fairhaven Memorial Day Event, and thanked staff for pursuing grants. Mayor Amezcua announced Coffee with the Mayor Saturday at 2008 S. Flower St. at 11:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M., requested a needle exchange update at the next meeting and update on the City website, spoke regarding Memorial Day events, and wished everyone a Happy Father's Day. ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the City Council meeting. MINUTES: MayorAmezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting at 11:17 P.M. Respectfully submitted: Jennifer L. Hall, CIVIC City Clerk CITY COUNCIL 29 JUNE 4, 2024