HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-08-20 RegularMinutes of the Regular Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana,
California
August 20, 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 4:36 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nunez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
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MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Penaloza and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Phan, and Mayor Amezcua
were present. Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, and Lopez arrived during Closed
Session.
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ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Phan recused herself from Closed Session Agenda Item
No. 1B as the listed entity, Orange County Water District, is a client of her employer,
Rutan and Tucker.
PUBLIC COMMENTS-- Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall stated one public comment was received
regarding Closed Session Agenda Item No. 2.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting
regular City business.
MINUTES: MayorAmezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:37 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. Valdez Gonzalez, Irinea v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior
Court, Case No. 30-2023-01303178-CU-PA-WJC
B.In re Aqueous Film -Forming Foams Prods. Liability Litigation, United
States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Charleston Division,
Case No. MDL 2:18-mn-2873-RMG
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Phan left the conference room at 4:51 P.M., did not
participate on Item 1B, and returned at 5:14 P.M.
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -- INITIATION OF LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section
54956.9:
• One (1) case — Union Pacific
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)(1)
Title: Independent Oversight Director to the Santa Ana Police Oversight
Commission
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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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 6:08 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
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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 (arrived at 6:25 P.M.), Penaloza, and
Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Phan, and Mayor Amezcua were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Frida Ramirez
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Rabbi Sharon Sobel, Temple Beth Shalom
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced a revised exhibit I to Agenda Item
No. 32.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to the 2024 Back to
School Community Resource Fair Planning Committee for Outstanding
Contributions to the Community
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented a certificate of recognition to the 2024 Back
to School Community Resource Fair Planning Committee for Outstanding
Contributions to the Community.
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2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tern Phan to the Asian
American Senior Citizens Service Center YEAH Youth Program Committee
and Panelists for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Phan presented certificates of recognition to the Asian
American Senior Citizens Service Center YEAH Youth Program Committee and
Panelists for outstanding contributions to the community.
3. City Tile presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Winston Covington for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra presented a city tile to Winston Covington for
outstanding contributions to the community.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Funk Freaks
and Psycho Realm declaring August 2024 as Chicano Heritage Month
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez presented a proclamation to the Funk
Freaks and Psycho Realm declaring August 2024 as Chicano Heritage Month.
5. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Khalil Bey
for Outstanding Contributions to Public Safety
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition to Khalil
Bey for outstanding contributions to public safety.
6. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Dorothy Mulkey for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez presented a proclamation to Dorothy Mulkey
for outstanding contributions to the community.
STAFF PRESENTATION
7. SoCal Gas Presentation of Climate Adaption Grant
MINUTES: Juan Gonzalez and Geoff Danker, SoCal Gas, presented a Climate
Adaption Grant of $50, 000 to the City of Santa Ana.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT —The City Attorney will report on any action{s}from Closed
Session.
MINUTES: Chief Assistant City Attorney Laura Rossini stated there was no reportable
action.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS — Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments
received: three (3) non -agenda comments.
The following speakers addressed City Council in person:
1. Carl Benninger spoke regarding a new Neighborhood Association, the Zoo District,
and requested a Citizen Oversight Committee be formed to oversee the Related
Bristol Project.
2. Brian Mendoza spoke regarding his life experiences and submitted records.
3. Mario Alvarado congratulated the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Agency for the Chicano Heritage Festival Event, spoke regarding the new
Neighborhood Association, the Zoo District, and requested Council support for
teachers.
4. Julie M. Feenstra spoke regarding affordable housing and ongoing issues at 2222
East First St. and requested the City Council assist regarding the matter.
5. Randall Jones spoke regarding affordable housing and ongoing issues at 2222 East
First St.
6. Magdalena Menchaga spoke regarding elder abuse and homeless at 2222 East First
St.
7. Victor Mendez spoke regarding affordable housing and ongoing issues at 2222 East
First St. and requested the City Council assist regarding the matter.
8. Diane Simmons spoke regarding ongoing issues at 2222 East First St and
requested the City Council assist regarding the matter.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 8 through 37 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
MINUTES: At 7:36 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.
Councilmember Hernandez requested to comment on Agenda Item Nos. 21, 26, 34,
and 35.
Councilmember Bacerra pulled Agenda Item Nos. 29 and 31 for separate discussion
and consideration.
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Councilmember Vazquez requested to comment on Agenda Item Nos. 18 and 32.
Councilmember Penaloza pulled Agenda Item No. 25 for separate discussion and
consideration.
Mayor Pro Tem Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 24 as the listed entity, City
of Anaheim, is a client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker.
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced that pursuant to Government Code Section
54953(c)(3) an oral summary of salary and benefits shall be made prior to final action
of the Council on any local executive and stated Agenda Item No. 32 is the approval of
an employment agreement with Alvaro Nunez as the City Manager with the following
provisions of an annual salary of $315,000 with an option for bilingual pay, city paid
maximum contribution to deferred compensation 457 plan, 12-month severance if
terminated at -will, city owned vehicle or $500 monthly auto allowance, health insurance
benefits, term life insurance, and wellness stipend, and other benefits as provided to
the unrepresented executive management group.
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
Nos. 8 through 37 with the exception of Agenda Item Nos. 25, 29 and 31 pulled
for separate discussion and consideration, 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
8. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
9. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of August 6, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
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10.2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice RE: Conflict of Interest Code Review
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Fair Political Practices Commission
2024 Local Agency Biennial Notice advising that the City's Conflict of Interest Code
is currently under review.
11. Receive and File the 2023-2024 Orange County Grand .fury Report: Talking
Trash: Recyclables and Organic Waste
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and fife the report,
12, Citywide Purchase Order Contract to Amazon Capital Services, Inc. for the
Online Marketplace Purchase of Goods (Specification No. 24-091) (General
Fund and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award a citywide purchase order contract to Amazon
Capital Services, Inc. for online marketplace purchases of goods for a three and -a -
half year term beginning August 1, 2024 and expiring January 18, 2028, for an
annual amount not to exceed $650,000.
13.Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts with Promotethis!, Impact
PromoSource, LLC (previously Graphic Printsource, Inc.), and Superior
Promos for Promotional Items (Specification No. 23-024) (General Fund and
Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
increase the annual aggregate not -to -exceed amount of the citywide purchase order
contracts with vendors listed below by $355,000 for promotional items, for a new
annual aggregate amount not to exceed amount of $550,000.
Vendor Location
Impact PromoSource, LLC Corona, CA
Promotethis! Huntington Beach, CA
Superior Promos Brooklyn, NY
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14.Purchase Order to AirGap Labs, LLC for Firewall Hardware and Services
(Specification No. 24-096) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase
order to AirGap Labs, LLC for firewall hardware, including installation services and
five-year subscription, in an amount not to exceed $96,054.
15.Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to Bizon Group, Inc. and Southwest
Mobile Storage, Inc. for Storage Container Purchase, Rental, Disposal,
Transport, and Repair Services (Specification No. 24-053) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to Bizon
Group, Inc. and Southwest Mobile Storage, Inc. for as -needed storage container
purchase, rental, disposal, transport, and repair services, in an annual aggregate
amount of $110,000, for a totai aggregate amount not to exceed $550,000, for an
initial one-year term beginning August 21, 2024 and expiring August 20, 2025, with
provisions for four 1-year renewal options.
16. Purchase Order Contracts to Daniels Tire Service and Parkhouse Tire, Inc. for
Vehicle Tires (Specification No. 24-088) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to Daniels Tire
Service and Parkhouse Tire, Inc. for vehicle tires for a three-year period beginning
August 20, 2024 and expiring August 19, 2027, with provisions for two, one-year
renewal options, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000.
17. Legal Services Agreement with Hanson Bridgett, LLP (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney's Office
Recommended Action: Approve a legal services agreement with Hanson Bridgett,
LLP to provide legal and investigative services with a term through June 30, 2025
with an optional one-year extension, and compensation not to exceed $200,000
(Agreement No. A-2024-123).
18.Agreementwith BrightLife Designs, LLC for Holiday Decorations, Installation,
Removal, and Storage (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
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BrightLife Designs, LLC to install, remove, and store holiday decorations in
Downtown Santa Ana for a three-year term beginning September 1, 2024 and
ending February 1, 2027, in the amount not to exceed $144,400 (Agreement No.
A-2024-124).
MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item and expressed
concern regarding parking in front of the Yost.
19.Agreement with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC for Indirect Cost Allocation
Plan and Internal Service Fund Cost Allocation Methodology Services
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC for Indirect Cost Allocation Plan and Internal Service
Fund Cost Allocation Methodology Services for a total aggregate amount not to
exceed $150,000 for a three-year term beginning August 20, 2024 and expiring
August 19, 2027, with a provision for a two-year extension (Agreement No. A-
2024-125).
20.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for the Main Library and Outdoor
Library at Jerome Park Projects (General Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Siemens Industry, Inc. for equipment, licenses, construction oversight of security
camera installation, and integration into the City network for the Main Library
Renovation and Outdoor Library at Jerome Park projects, in the amount of $64,200,
with a 10% contingency, for a total not to exceed amount of $70,620, for a term
expiring December 31, 2026, with a provision for a one-year extension (Agreement
No. A-2024-126).
21.Amendment to Agreement with Group 4 Architecture, Research + Planning,
Inc. for the Main Library Renovation Project (22-1380) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Approve a first amendment to an agreement with Group 4
Architecture, Research + Planning, Inc. for additional design and engineering
services, increasing the compensation amount by $499,383, for a total not -to -
exceed amount of $2,657,948 (Agreement No. A-2024-127).
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
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22.Agreement with Pennell Consulting, Inc. for Jail Security Control System
Upgrade Consulting Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Pennell Consulting, Inc. to provide consulting, system design, and project
management services to the City of Santa Ana Police Department Jail for a three-
year term beginning August 20, 2024 and ending August 19, 2027, with two one-
year extension options, in an amount not to exceed $193,184 (Agreement No. A-
2024-128).
23.Agreement with PowerDMS for Field Training Management Software and
Community Engagement Software (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
PowerDMS (Agreement No. A-2024-129) for software subscriptions as follows:
• One-year subscription to PowerReady for field training software in an amount
not to exceed $8,074 for the period of March 28, 2025 through March 27,
2026
• Two-year subscription to PowerEngage for citizen engagement software in
an amount not to exceed $59,375 for the period of September 1, 2024
through August 31, 2026
24. Memorandum of Understanding, First Amendment, and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting the FY 2023 Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force
to Combat Human Trafficking Grant (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute a Memorandum
of Understanding and the First Amendment with the City of Anaheim Police
Department accepting FY 2023 Enhanced Collaborative Model Task Force to
Combat Human Trafficking Grant funds in the amount of $75,000 for the period
of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2024-130).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $75,000 in the Department of
Justice Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Office for Victims
of Crime Human Trafficking expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes)
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 24 as the
fisted entity, City of Anaheim, is a client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker.
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MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 24, as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by
Councilmember Bacerra.
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
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN (recusal)
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 6 — 0 -1 — Pass
AGENDA ITEM NO. 25 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND
CONSIDERATION
25.Award a Construction Contract to All American Asphalt for the Grand Avenue
Rehabilitation from McFadden Avenue to First Street Project (Project No. 23-
6702) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $972,882 in Coronavirus
Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) grant from
Select Street Construction, State Grant -Direct revenue account and appropriate
the same amount into the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than
Buildings, expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $676,000 of prior -year fund
balance from Special Gas Tax, Prior Year Carry Forward and Select Street
Construction, Transfer from Fund 029 revenue accounts and appropriate the
same amount into the Gas Tax Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 059
and HUTA 2103 Gas Tax, Improvements Other Than Buildings, expenditure
account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to transfer $30,907 from Roadway
Maintenance, Improvements Other Than Buildings, Transfer from Fund 029
revenue accounts and appropriate the same amount into the Gas Tax Interfund
Transfer, Transfer to Fund 059 and Select Street Construction, Improvements
Other Than Buildings, Improvements Other Than Buildings, Improvements
Other Than Buildings, expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
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4. Authorize a budget reallocation of $44,590 in unspent funds from the Santa
Clara Avenue Bike Lane from Lincoln Avenue to Tustin Avenue Project (No. 23-
6997) and $30,907 from Omnibus Concrete Program Support Project (No. 22-
6970) to construction funds forthe Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from McFadden
Avenue to First Street Project (No. 23-6702).
5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement
Program (CIP) to include $972,882 from Select Street Construction funds,
$676,000 from HUTA 2103 Gas Tax funds, and $75,497 in unspent funds from
projects 22-6970 and 23-6997, for the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from
McFadden Avenue to First Street Project.
6. Approve the Project Cost analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost
of $2,242,499, which includes $1,793,999, for the construction contract;
$269,100 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $179,400
project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
7. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,793,999, subject to
change orders in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for
Public Works Construction, for term beginning August 20, 2024, and ending
upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the
contract.
8. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER-2023-29 was filed for Project 23-6702.
MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza thanked staff for bringing this item forward
and asked when the Greenbook Standards for Specifications for Public Works
would be available to the public.
City Manager Alvaro Nunez stated that moving forward staff would provide a link
to the actual Greenbook or the section on staff reports.
Councilmember Penaloza asked for a break -down regarding the $270,000
contingency.
City Engineer Rudy Rosas explained that the $270,000 is for construction
management and inspections.
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MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 25, 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
26.Construction Contract with Legion Contractors, Inc. for the Outdoor Library
at Jerome Park Project (Project No. 22-1381 & 25-7523) (General Fund and
Non -General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement
Program to include $3,270,040 of various funding sources listed below for the
Outdoor Library at Jerome Park.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost
of $3,720,040, which includes $3,336,400 for the construction contract, $50,000
for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $333,640 project
contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
3. Award a construction contract to Legion Contractors, Inc. the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid and alternate bid in the amount of
$3,336,400, subject to change orders in accordance with the Greenbook:
Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the
Outdoor Library at Jerome Park Project, for a term beginning August 20, 2024,
and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute
the contract.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER-2024-34 was filed for Project 22-1381.
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
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27.Award a Construction Contract to CJ Concrete Construction for the Legacy
Square Transportation Improvements Project (Project No. 22-9001(20-AHSC-
14700)) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Award a construction contract to CJ Concrete Construction, the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,433,200,
subject to change orders in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Legacy
Square Transportation Improvements Project, for a term beginning August 20,
2024, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract.
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost
of $1,798,079, which includes $1,433,200 for the construction contract.,
$221,559 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $143,320
project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the recommended actions are exempt from further review pursuant to Section
15301(c) of the CEQA guidelines for projects consisting of highways and streets,
sidewalks, gutters, bicycle and pedestrian trails, and similar facilities. The
proposed project continues to meet these parameters of the CEQA guidelines,
and Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2023-92 was filed for
Project 22-9001.
28.Agreement with Bernards Bros, Inc., for Construction Management at Risk
Services for the State Building Demolition Project (Project No. 24-9002) (Non -
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Bernards Bros, Inc. to perform Construction Management at Risk services for the
State Building Demolition Project in the amount of $765,481, with a contingency of
$84,519, for a total amount of $850,000, for a two-year term beginning August 20,
2024 and expiring August 19, 2026, with an option for two, one-year extensions
(Agreement No. A-2024-131).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 29 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND
CONSIDERATION
29.Agreement with Mariposa Landscape Inc. for Landscape Maintenance
Services at Water Production Facilities and the Corporate Yard (Specification
No. 24-018) (Non -General Fund)
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Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Mariposa Landscape Inc. for landscape maintenance services for a three-year term
beginning August 20, 2024 and expiring August 19, 2027, with a provision for two,
one-year renewal options, for an aggregate amount of $695,760, including a
contingency of $160,560, for the term of the agreement, including renewal options
exercisable by the City Manager (Agreement No. A-2024-132).
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra asked whether the description of work listed
on exhibit 1 of the staff report included green landscaped walls at the city yard and
the city water facilities, whether Mariposa is the same company doing the current
landscaping, and why there was a 23% contingency instead of a 10% contingency.
Public Works Director Nabil Saba confirmed the description of the landscaped walls
and stated Marisposa Landscape, Inc. is not the current landscaping company
being used by the City. He spoke regarding the requested 23% contingency.
City Manager Alvaro Nunez spoke regarding contingencies and stated that staff
will request a 10% contingency moving forward.
Councilmember Penaloza asked for clarification regarding the areas the
agreement would cover and expressed concern with the 23% contingency.
Director Saba stated the landscape maintenance services are for the Water
Production Facilities and the Corporate Yard.
City Manager Nunez spoke regarding enhancing staff report language to better
illustrate the funding source.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 29, as amended to reduce the contingency amount to 10%,
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
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30.Agreement with E Source Companies, LLC for Automated Metering
Infrastructure Implementation Support Services (Project 16-6460) (Non -
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
E Source Companies, LLC to provide Automated Metering Infrastructure
implementation support services, for a total amount not to exceed $450,000, for a
three-year term beginning August 20, 2024 and expiring December 31, 2027, with
a provision for one two-year extension (Agreement No. 2024-133).
AGENDA ITEM NO. 31 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND
CONSIDERATION
31. License Agreement with K&C Logistics, LLC for their use of City -Owned East
and West Alton Avenue/SR-55 Freeway Parcel
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a license
agreement with K&C Logistics, LLC for use of real property owned by the City at
the western terminus of Alton Avenue between Standard Avenue and the SR-55
Freeway and at the eastern terminus of Alton Avenue between Daimler Street and
the SR-55 Freeway, for a three-year term beginning August 20, 2024 and expiring
August 19, 2027, automatically entering into a month -to -month renewal thereafter
for an additional two years, for a total revenue amount of $1,590,640 (Agreement
No. A-2024-134).
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra requested modifications to Section 3H of the
agreement to include for the licensee to keep the area and perimeter free of weeds
and vegetation. Additionally, he proposed to add a provision to the section to post
signs in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 10-96 and CCP
Section 602.
Councilmember Penaloza raised concerns regarding neglect, citing the Bristol and
Warner lots as examples. He asked whether the seven-day notice period could be
eliminated and if the contract could instead include a provision for termination if the
licensee fails to comply.
City Manager Alvaro Nunez stated that the key component was to receive some
level of funding, and assured that City staff would do their due diligence to ensure
proper property maintenance. He proposed providing the licensee with a 48-hour
notice period if the property fails to meet compliance standards.
Discussion ensued regarding the timeframe for providing notice related to the
property maintenance.
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City Manager Nunez suggested a 72-hour period.
Councilmember Penaloza agreed to the 72-hour timeframe.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 31, as amended to change section 3H to require
maintaining the licensed and perimeter area within 72-hours and to add to
section three with a requirement to post signage, seconded by Councilmember
Penaloza.
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
32.Affirm Approval of City Manager Employment Agreement
Department(s): City Council
Recommended Action: Direct and authorize the Mayor to execute the City
Manager Employment Agreement with Alvaro Nunez (Agreement No. A-2024-
135).
MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez congratulated City Manager Alvaro Nunez.
Councilmember Hernandez congratulated City Manager Nunez.
Mayor Amezcua congratulated City Manager Nunez.
33.Agreement with Franklin Covey Client Sales, Inc. for Training Resources for
Citywide Staff Development (General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a sole source
agreement with Franklin Covey Client Sales, Inc. to provide staff development
resources for City of Santa Ana employees, for a term beginning July 15, 2024 and
expiring July 14, 2027, for an aggregate amount not to exceed $90,960 (Agreement
No. A-2024-136).
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34.Adoption of an Extension and First Amendment to the Memorandum of
Understanding ("MOU") by the Service Employees International Union Local
721 Part -Time Civil Service Employees Unit ("SEIU-PTCS")
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an extension and
first amendment to the existing Memorandum of Understanding with SEIU-PTCS
regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective
through June 30, 2025, and authorize non -substantive changes, which may be
necessary to implement the agreement (Agreement No. A-2024-137).
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding layoffs in 2008 and requested an update on the
number and status of part-time employees.
35. Resolution to Effect Certain Changes to the City's Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan for Service Employee International Union (SEIU)
Represented Employees
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City's
basic classification and compensation plan for Service Employee International
Union (SEIU) Represented Employees.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-048 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
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
36. Resolution, Agreement, and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the FY 2023
Emergency Management Performance Grant (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to act on behalf of the City of
Santa Ana for obtaining federal funds related to homeland security, emergency
management, and/or disaster recovery provided by the U.S. Department of
Homeland Security and sub -granted through the State of California and the
County of Orange.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2024-049 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE(S) TO OBTAIN 2023
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT FUNDS THROUGH
THE COUNTY OF ORANGE
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a two-year agreement with the County of
Orange for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, for the FY 2023
Emergency Management Performance Grant in an amount not to exceed
$46,342 (Agreement No. 2024-138).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $46,342 in Law Enforcement
Grants revenue account and appropriating same to the Emergency
Management Performance Grant expenditure account. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
37.Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2024-01 for South Coast Technology
Center at 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, and 3400 West Lake Center Drive
(collectively referred to as 3100 W. Lake Center Drive) (Second Reading)
First reading August 6, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a 7-0 vote.
Department(s). Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance
Amendment (ZOA) No. 2024-01.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3068 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO.
2024- 01 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AMENDING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 58 (SD-58) TO ESTABLISH
PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LAND
USES, ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE NEW
PROPOSED USES, AND TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL
COMPREHENSIVE/ZONING TEXT EDITS AND UPDATES, TO FACILITATE
THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW INDUSTRIAL PARK DEVELOPMENT
NAMED THE SOUTH COAST TECHNOLOGY CENTER LOCATED AT 3100,
3110, 3120, 3130, AND 3400 WEST LAKE CENTER DRIVE (APNS: 414-272-
09, 414-272-10, AND 414-261-01)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning).
Environmental Review No. 2023-109 will be re -filed for this project.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
MINUTES: At 8:30 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered.
38. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California
Cities (Cal Cities) 2024 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for
the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, October 18, 2024.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall gave a presentation regarding the
designation of a voting delegate and two alternates for the League of California
Cities General Assembly.
Mayor Amezcua nominated Councilmember Penaloza as the voting delegate.
Councilmember Penaloza declined the nomination.
Councilmember Penaloza nominated Councilmember Bacerra as the voting
delegate and Councilmember Vazquez and himself as the alternates.
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the nomination for
Councilmember Bacerra as the delegate and Councilmembers Vazquez and
Penaloza as the two alternates for League of California Cities 2024 Annual
Conference General Assembly, 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
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39.Ordinance Amending Article VI Stadium Sec. 2-743 Liquor of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code to Allow for the Sale and Consumption of Beer, Wine, and
Distilled Spirits at Eddie West Field -Santa Ana Stadium
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action:
1. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Article VI (Stadium), Section 2-
743 (Liquor) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) (Exhibit 1) to allow for
the sale and consumption of beer, wine, and distilled spirits at Eddie West Field -
Santa Ana Stadium with the expressed written consent of the City Manager or
designee.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3069 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE Vl (STADIUM), SECTION
2-743 — LIQUOR
2. Determine that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is categorically exempt from
further review per Section 15301 (Class 1 — Existing Facilities).
3.
MINUTES: Assistant City Manager Steven Mendoza presented the staff report and
stated the purpose of the item is to enhance the venue's marketability and
competitiveness.
Mayor Amezcua requested clarification on the number of vendors and security for
such events.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of the item and requested to strike out
language of "adult event."
Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke in support of striking out language of "adult event."
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item and striking out "adult"
language and requested to increase visibility of language that encourages safe,
responsible drinking and to promote local downtown businesses.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of the item and recommended
amendments to the ordinance language.
Councilmember Bacerra asked whether the City has an ABC license for the
stadium.
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City Manager Alvaro Nunez stated the City currently does not have an ABC license,
spoke regarding the process of obtaining the license in the future, and stated
vendors would have the ABC license.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 39, as amended to strike the language pertaining to "adult
events" and determine that the action is exempt from CEQA pursuant to
Section 15301 Class One Existing Facilities, seconded by Councilmember
Penaloza.
The motion carried, 6-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA,
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR
MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ
Status: 6 — 0 -1 — Pass
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA,
PRO TEM PHAN,
MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nunez thanked the City Council for their trust and vote.
COUNCILCOMMENTS
A131234 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 wished Councilmember Hernandez a happy
belated birthday, stated he would like to bring the press policy for council discussion
and that he would like for the Townsend Task Force to come back together, spoke
regarding homelessness and evictions and increasing Quality of Life Team, and gave
best wishes to his mom.
Councilmember Lopez announced the Santiago Park clean up with OC Habitat on
August 28 and the Public Library educational event on August 29, and spoke about a
free art exhibit and her end of month office hours.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked members of the public for their comments,
announced the approval of the first OC outdoor library at Jerome Park, and spoke
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regarding the Chicano Heritage Month Event and the Chicano Heritage education
celebration event at the library on August 29, 2024,
Councilmember Penaloza spoke regarding the decrease in students in the Santa Ana
school district and requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Linus, a member of
the Santa Ana Police Department Mounted Unit.
Mayor Pro Tem Phan thanked staff for the Chicano Heritage Festival, and spoke
regarding "Parents Day" Buddhist celebration, her attendance at ZOOfari, and Fiestas
Patrias in September.
Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding Coffee with the Mayor at Riverview Golf Course,
thanked Councilmember Bacerra for the resource fair, announced her attendance at
Alfred Escalante's 99th birthday, and spoke regarding the Santa Ana Unified School
District's lack of attention regarding student transportation. She announced the fifth
anniversary of the passing of Victoria Barrios on August 30 and spoke regarding the
Chicano Heritage Month event.
Councilmember Bacerra announced his monthly office hours at Lily King Park, spoke
regarding homelessness, recognized the contributions of the American Labor Union,
wished everyone a happy and safe Labor Day, and adjourned the meeting in memory
of Billy Bean.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: MayorAmezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting in memory of Billy Bean
and Linus at 9:17 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
ennifer Hall CMC pa,
Ci y C1,
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