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November 19, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem — Ward 1
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember - Ward 3
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember - Ward 5
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Mayor and Council telephone: 714-647-6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714-647-6520
Alvaro Nunez
City Manager
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember - Ward 2
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember - Ward 4
David Penaloza
Councilmember - Ward 6
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate -
Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
Mission - To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles - Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility -
Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct - At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,
voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: -
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
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courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom
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LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum
channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on
closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the
agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of
the following ways:
• MAILING OPTION written communications — Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M-30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written
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due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a
different amount of time to speak.
• IN -PERSON OPTION - Members of the public can provide in -person comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting in -person. Public comments are limited to
three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding
chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a
"Request to Speak" card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.
for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
presiding chair.
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The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS —You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
the LIVE or IN -PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand
BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.
will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NON -AGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) —You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN -PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE
CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in
the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS —You can provide
comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN -PERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES - Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish -to -English) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretacion al espanol en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretacion simultanea al espanol se ofrece por medio del use de audifonos y
la interpretacion consecutiva (espanol a ingles) tambien esta disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nunez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS — The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Share Our Selves Corporation v. City of Santa Ana, United States District Court
Case No. 8:23-cv000504-DOC-KES
B. Romero v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-
2022-01273032
C. Bertha Amezcua Padilla, et al. v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District
Court Case No.: 8:22-cv-01326 KK (ADSx)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
Employee Organization: Service Employee International Union Local 721, Part -Time
Non -Civil Service Employees
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3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section
54957(b)(1)
Title: Independent Oversight Director to the Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to National Hispanic Business Women
Association, in honor of National Women's Small Business Month
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Hands Together — A Center for
Children, in honor of their 25-year anniversary
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Hope Builders for
their Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
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I CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 31 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 1, 2024, the Regular Meeting of October
15, 2024, and the Special Meeting of October 28, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Appoint Alexandra Cheney Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6
Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for a
Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Alexandra Cheney to the Environmental and
Transportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the
Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
7. Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2025
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action:
1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2025.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 7, 2025 and
August 5, 2025.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council of
said meetings as required by the Government Code.
8. Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Quarter Budget Update and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the 1 st Quarter Budget Update.
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2. Approve $2.9 million in appropriation adjustments as detailed in the body of the
report, including multiple restricted fund adjustments and one housekeeping adjustment
to the General Fund with a net zero impact. (Requires five affirmative votes)
9. Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing Permanent Local Housing Allocation Round 4
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$2,403,595 in funds from the State of California, into the Permanent Local Housing
Allocation (PLHA) Program revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the
PLHA Round 4 expenditure account to address homelessness in the City of Santa Ana.
(Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize the Bureau of Justice Assistance
FY24 — Byrne Discretionary Community Project Grant Funds (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve appropriation adjustment to recognize a
disbursement of $963,000 in funds from the Department of Justice — Office of Justice
Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance in revenue account (no. 12718002-52000,
Federal Grant -Direct) and appropriate the same amount to expenditure account (no.
12718700-69135, Payment to Subagent) to implement the Santa Ana Alternative
Response Program. (Requires five affirmative votes)
11. Agreement with Families Forward, Inc. for the Administration of an Eviction Prevention
Program (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Families Forward, Inc. to administer an Eviction Prevention Program for a one-year
term beginning November 19, 2024 in an amount not to exceed $730,046 (Agreement
No. A-2024-XXX).
12. First Amendment to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Subrecipient Agreement with Interval House and Orange County's United Way, as well
as a New Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Santa Ana Police
Department for Street Outreach and Engagement
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the FY 2024-25 ESG
Subrecipient Agreement with Interval House to increase the amount of the agreement
by $35,124 to provide additional emergency shelter and supportive services to
survivors of domestic violence from the City of Santa Ana (Agreement No. A-2024-
XXX).
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2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the FY 2024-25 ESG
Subrecipient Agreement with Orange County's United Way to increase the amount of
the agreement by $17,562 to conduct additional Homeless Management Information
System (HMIS) data management (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a new Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) with the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) for the Homeless Evaluation
Assessment Response Team (H.E.A.R.T.) Program to serve Santa Ana residents
experiencing homelessness through street outreach and engagement for a new total
amount of $81,321. The total funding amount is comprised of $46,197 in FY 2024-25
ESG funds and a $35,124 reallocation from FY 2023-24 ESG funds (Agreement No.
A-2024-XXX).
13. Second Amendment to Legal Services Agreement with Nathan & Kamionski LLP to
Amend Hourly Rates
Department(s): City Attorney's Office
Recommended Action: Approve Second Amendment to Legal Services Agreement
with Nathan & Kamionski LLP to amend the hourly rates: Partners from $350 to $325
and Paralegals from $150 to $125 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
14. Grant Agreement and Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing Grant Revenue in the
Amount of $13,627 for the California State Library Zip Books Project
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the Library Services Director to execute a Grant Agreement via
DocuSign, accepting grant funds from the California State Library in the
amount of $13,627 for the FY 2024-25 Zip Books Project (Agreement No. A-
2024-XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $13,627 into the Library's
Public Library Grant, State Grant -Direct revenue account and appropriate the
same into the Public Library Grant, Books Records Videos expenditure
account to implement the program. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15. Approve the Naming of a Park Located Between Fairview Street and King Street
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Affirm the Planning Commission's adoption of a resolution
approving Public Facilities Naming No. 2024-01 and recommend approval of the
name "Artesia-Pilar Park" for the park located between Fairview Street and King
Street.
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16. Agreement for Park Host, Volunteer Acknowledgment, Release of Liability, Indemnity
Agreement, and Waiver for Thornton Park Park Host
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Thornton Park park host to
complete the pilot Park Host Volunteer Pilot Program by December 31, 2025
(Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
17. Revised Grant Agreement with State of California Office of Traffic Safety ("OTS")
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file the revised grant agreement with the State
of California Office of Traffic Safety ("OTS") for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program in an amount not to exceed $755,000 approved at the October 1, 2024 City
Council meeting (A-2024-156).
18. Agreements with Elite Command Training Corporation, Utility Response Training
Associates, LLC, and SenseMakers, LLC to Provide Training Services for the Urban
Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2022 - FY2026 (Specification Nos. 23-
187A, 23-188A, 23-189A) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Manager to execute three-year agreements, with two, one-year
renewal options, with the following three vendors to provide on -going training
deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an as -needed basis, for the
three-year period of November 19, 2024 through November 18, 2027 with two
optional one-year renewals, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $270,444 (Core
Agreement No. A-2024-XXX):
• Elite Command Training Corporation — total amount not to exceed $83,112;
• Utility Response Training Associates, LLC — total amount not to exceed
$62,982;
• SenseMakers, LLC — total amount not to exceed $124,350
19. Appropriation Adjustments to Recognize Special Gas Tax and Transportation System
Improvement Area Funds Fund Balance and Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2024-25
Capital Improvement Program for Various Projects
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
$200,000 of prior -year fund balance in Special Gas Tax, Prior Year Carry Forward
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revenue account and Select Street Construction, Transfer from Fund 029 revenue
account, and appropriate the same amount into the Gas Tax Interfund Transfer,
Transfer to Fund 059 expenditure account and HUTA 2103 Gas Tax, Improvements
Other Than Buildings expense account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $434,400 of prior -year fund
balance in the New Transportation System Improvement Area E, Prior Year Carry
Forward revenue account, and appropriate the same amount to the New
Transportation System Improvement Area E, Improvements Other Than Buildings
expense account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $5,100,000 in prior year fund
balance in the Transportation System Improvement Authorization Area B, Prior Year
Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriate the same amount into the
Transportation System Improvement Authorization Area B Tustin, Improvements Other
Than Buildings expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program
to include $200,000 of Special Gas Tax, HUTA 2103 Gas Tax funds for the 10th Street
and Flower Street Project (Project No. 22-1342).
5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program
to include $434,400 of New Transportation System Improvement Area E funds for the
Warner Widening Phase 1 Project (Project No. 14-6802).
6. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program
to include $5,000,000 of Transportation System Improvement Authorization Area B
funds for the Warner Phase 2 Widening Project (Project No. 18-6901).
7. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program
to include $100,000 of Transportation System Improvement Authorization Area B
funds for the Warner Phase 2 Bikeway Project (Project No. 20-6971).
20. Purchase Order Contracts with Cali State Paving, Inc., Hardy & Harper, Inc., and
Paveco Construction Inc. for On -Call Asphalt and Portland Cement Concrete Street
Repairs (Specification No. 24-110) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to the vendors
listed below for on -call asphalt and portland cement concrete street repairs on an as -
needed basis, in an annual amount not to exceed $2,380,000, for an initial three-year
term expiring November 18, 2027, with provisions for two, one-year renewal options.
Vendor Location
Cali State Paving, Inc. Riverside, CA
Hardy & Harper, Inc. Lake Forest, CA
Paveco Construction Inc. Riverside, CA
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21. Award a Construction Contract to Towo Enterprise Inc. for the Alley Improvements
Program (No. 24-6910)(General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
construction delivery cost of $1,970,000, which includes $1,576,000 for the
construction contract, $236,400 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
and a $157,600 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work due to the
complexity and extensive scope of this project.
2. Award a construction contract to Towo Enterprises Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of
$1,576,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Alley Improvements
Program (No. 24-6910), for a term beginning November 19, 2024 and ending upon
project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
Environmental Review No. ER-2024-9 was filed for Project No. 24-6910.
22. Agreement with Sterling Health Services, Inc. for Affordable Care Act Compliance
Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $50,000 (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Sterling Health Services, Inc. to provide Affordable Care Act compliance services for
three years, effective November 19, 2024 through October 31, 2027, with provisions
for two optional one-year extensions, not to exceed $10,000 per year (Agreement No.
A-2024-XXX).
23. Approve a Second Amendment to City Clerk Employment Agreement and Adopt a
Resolution Approving the Council Appointee Salary Schedule
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a second amendment to the City Clerk
Employment Agreement reflecting the positive City Clerk performance evaluation
conducted on October 15, 2024 and approving an adjusted annual salary for the City
Clerk and an increase in the amount of deferred compensation provided by the City
(Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
2. Adopt a resolution updating the City's Classification and Compensation Plan with
the amended annual salary for City Clerk, and approving the Council Appointee
Salary Schedule in compliance with the California Public Employees' Retirement
System (CaIPERS) and Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations section 570.5.
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
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24. Adopt a Resolution to Effect Certain Changes to the City's Basic Classification and
Compensation Plan and Update the Salary Schedule for Santa Ana Management
Association (SAMA)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution to effect certain changes to the City's
basic classification and compensation plan and to update the salary schedule for
SAMA as requested by CalPERS, and in compliance with CalPERS California Code
of Regulations section 570.5.
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
25. Conflict of Interest Code Amendments
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving an amended Conflict of
Interest Code for the City and its agencies and departments.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE OF
THE CITY AND VARIOUS AGENCIES AND DEPARTMENTS
26. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting The James Irvine Foundation —
Better Career's Public Sector Practice Change Grant
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept The James Irvine
Foundation — Better Career's Public Sector Practice Change grant for $300,000 for a
two-year term ending November 2026.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE IRVINE FOUNDATION TO IMPROVE COORDINATION, SERVICE
DELIVERY, AND SUPPORT TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES IN SANTA ANA
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to sign and submit all documents
including the initial agreement, and amendments which may be necessary for the
completion of the project.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $300,000 in funds to James
Irvine Foundation Grant -Other account (no. 13118002-52040) and appropriating the
same amount into the James Irvine Foundation expenditure account (no. 13118700-
various) (Requires five affirmative votes).
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27. Resolution Authorizing a Reciprocal Agreement with the California Franchise Tax
Board for the Exchange of Business License Tax Data
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution authorizing a reciprocal agreement
with the California Franchise Tax Board for the exchange of business license tax data.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AUTHORIZING A RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CALIFONIA
FRANCHISE TAX BOARD FOR THE EXCHANGE OF BUSINESS LICENSE TAX
DATA
2. Approve a non -financial reciprocal agreement with the California Franchise Tax
Board for the exchange of business license tax data (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
28. Resolution Approving the Acceptance of Contract Funds from the California
Department of Social Services (CDSS)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving the acceptance of contract
funds from CDSS for startup funding for after school care and full day camps for child
care and development programming.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING CONTRACT FUNDS FROM THE
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES FOR PROVISION OF CHILD
CARE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AGREEMENTS
OR AMENDMENTS THERETO THAT MAY BE NECESSARY
2. Approve the agreement with CDSS for child care and development programming
(Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment for program startup funding to recognize
$915,583 from the CDSS in the PRCSA Revenue Account, Center Programs
(13113002-53301) and appropriate the same amount in the PRCSA, Child
Development Services expenditure accounts (13113251-various). (Requires five
affirmative votes)
4. Adopt a resolution amending the current fiscal year 2024-2025 annual budget to
adjust full-time positions in the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Agency,
including additions and a reallocation. (Requires five affirmative votes)
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADD FULL-TIME POSITIONS IN THE PARKS, RECREATION
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY
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29. Third One -Year Extension of Site Plan Review No. 2016-03 and Variance Nos. 2017-
05 and 2017-06 for The Madison Mixed -Use Development Project Located at 200
North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a third and final one-year extension of Site Plan
Review No. 2016-03, Variance No. 2017-05, and Variance No. 2017-06 to December
31, 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A THIRD ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 2016-03, VARIANCE NO. 2017-05, AND VARIANCE NO. 2017-
06 FOR THE MADISON MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 200 NORTH
CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the extension for this project is exempt pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3). This determination has been made as it has been determined that the
proposed action to extend the existing, approved entitlement does not have the
potential to cause a significant effect on the environment, as the existing, approved
entitlement has already been evaluated pursuant to CEQA.
30. Third One -Year Extension of Site Plan Review No. 2020-03 and Variance No. 2020-
06 for the 4th and Mortimer Mixed -Use Development Project Located at 409 and 509
East Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving a third and final one-year
extension of Site Plan Review No. 2020-03 and Variance No. 2020-06 to December
15, 2025.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A THIRD ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW 2020-03 AND VARIANCE NO. 2020-06 FOR THE 4TH AND
MORTIMER MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 409 AND 509 EAST
FOURTH STREET
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the extension for this project is exempt pursuant to Section
15061(b)(3). This determination has been made as it has been determined that the
proposed action to extend the existing, approved entitlement does not have the
potential to cause a significant effect on the environment, as the existing, approved
entitlement has already been evaluated pursuant to CEQA.
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31. Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Measure M2
Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 2025-26 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
2025-26.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
I BUSINESS CALENDAR
32. Ordinance Adding Article XIV to Chapter 10 (Crimes and Miscellaneous Law
Enforcement Provision) and Amending Related Sections in Chapter 31, Chapter 33,
and Chapter 36 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance adding and
amending various articles and sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to prohibit
conduct that interferes with public rights of access to public property to address
changes in the law brought by the City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson, et. al., 144
S. Ct. 2202 (2024):
ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XIV (PROHIBITING INTERFERENCE
WITH AND ACCESS TO PUBLIC PROPERTY) TO CHAPTER 10 (CRIMES AND
MISCELLANEOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS) OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING RELATED SECTIONS IN CHAPTER 10,
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CHAPTER 31 (RECREATION, PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS), CHAPTER 33
(STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS, AND CHAPTER 36 (TRAFFIC)
TO PROHIBIT CONDUCT THAT INTERFERES WITH PUBLIC RIGHTS OF ACCESS
TO PUBLIC PROPERTY TO ADDRESS CHANGES IN LAW BROUGHT ABOUT BY
CITY OF GRANTS PASS, OREGON V. JOHNSON, ET. AL., 144 S. Ct. 2202 (2024)
33. Investigation Regarding Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez (Continued from
the Special Meeting of October 28, 2024; Item No. 1)
Department(s): City Manager's Office
Recommended Action: Discuss and Address Potential Remedies Regarding the
Investigator's Sustained Findings Regarding Councilmember Johnathan Ryan
Hernandez and Take Potential Action or Direct Staff Accordingly.
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
34. Public Hearing - Appeal Application No. 2024-01, Appealing the Decision of the
Planning Commission to Approve Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2022-06
Allowing the Construction of an Accessory Structure within the Rear Yard of an
Existing Single -Family Residence Located at 2221 North Heliotrope Drive (APNs:
002-081-45 And 002-081-46)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 6, 2024 and mailed on
November 7, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2024-
01, upholding the Planning Commission's approval of a resolution to approve
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2022-06 to allow the construction of an accessory
structure within the rear yard of an existing single-family residence located at 2221
North Heliotrope Drive (APNs: 002-081-45 and 002-081-46).
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2024-01 AND
UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO
APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2022-06 AS CONDITIONED TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE EXCEEDING
FIFTEEN FEET IN HEIGHT WITHIN THE REAR YARD OF THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2221 NORTH HELIOTROPE DRIVE (APN: 002-081-45 AND 002-081-
46)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
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the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review pursuant to Section
15303 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 3-New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures) because the project involves the construction of a small accessory
structure.
35. Public Hearing — Conduct a First Reading and Adopt Ordinance Amendment (OA)
No. 2024-04 Repealing and Reenacting in its Entirety Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Prohibiting Short -Term Rentals (STRs), and
Adopt Enhanced Fines for Violations of the Short -Term Rentals Ordinance
Published in the OC Reporter on November 8, 2024.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an ordinance (OA No. 2024-04)
amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to repeal and reenact in its entirety
Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting Short -Term Rentals.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS
ENTIRETY ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
PROHIBITING SHORT-TERM RENTALS
2. Adopt a resolution setting administrative fines for violating provisions of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING ADMINISTRATIVE FINES FOR VIOLATING
PROVISIONS OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
3. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
based on the substantial evidence set forth in the record, including but not limited to
the General Plan Update Final Program Environmental Impact Report (State
Clearinghouse No. 2020029087) and the Addendum prepared for adoption of the
proposed Ordinance and Resolution, the project is exempt from further environmental
analysis. In the alternative, the adoption of the Ordinance and Resolution is
categorically exempt pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines section 15301 — Class 1,
Existing Facilities.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
36. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to
Draft a Resolution Issuing a Formal Apology to the Family of Edgar Vargas, an
Undocumented Young Man, who was a Victim of Police Misconduct in 2014 Which
Resulted in his Wrongful Transfer to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
— Councilmember Vazquez
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37. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to
Prepare an Ordinance Prohibiting Contracts with City Officials and their Immediate
Family Members — Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE — If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Street Outreach and Engagement Agreement with CityNet
2. Japanese Garden and Tea House Structure Protection and Maintenance Resolution
3. November 5, 2024 General Municipal Elections Results
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to meetings at santa-ana.org/agendas-and-minutes.
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