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Home My WebLink About2024-10-01 RegularMinutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council City of Santa Ana, California f October 1, 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: MayorAmezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:41 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 R01 I rAl I MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Councilmembers Bacerra, Penaloza, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Phan, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Hernandez and Lopez arrived during Closed Session. CITY COUNCIL 1 OCTOBER 1, 2024 ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS-- Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items. MINUTES: None. 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 4:42 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. Delfina Flores Robles v. City of Santa Ana, et al, Orange County Superior Court, Case No.: 30-2023-01352256-CU-PA-CJC 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. 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 CLOSED SESSION REPORT —The City Attorney will report on any action(s)from Closed Session. RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business. CITY COUNCIL 2 OCTOBER 1, 2024 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION CALL TO ORDER MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 6:10 P.M. ATTENDANCE Councilmembers Mayor Pro Tem 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. Hail 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 CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS Police Commander Andrade Qing Wei Lion and Dragon Dance Cultural Trou pe 2. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Phan to the Qing Wei Lion and Dragon Dance Cultural Troupe declaring September 17, 2024 as Mid -Autumn Festival DaylTet Trung Thu MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Phan presented a proclamation to the Qing Wei Lion and Dragon Dance Cultural Troupe declaring September 17, 2024 as Mid -Autumn Festival/Tet Trung Thu. 1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center declaring October 1, 2024 as International Day of Older People MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented a proclamation to the Asian American Senior Citizens Service Center declaring October 1, 2024 as International Day of Older CITY COUNCIL 3 OCTOBER 1, 2024 People. 3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Planning and Building Agency declaring October 2024 as National Community Planning Month MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra presented a proclamation to the Planning and Building Agency declaring October 2024 as National Community Planning Month. 4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to CRECE Urban Farms for Outstanding Contributions to the Community MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition to CRECE Urban Farms for Outstanding Contributions to the Community. ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced a revised staff report for Agenda Item No. 13 and stated staffs request to remove Agenda Item No. 21. CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session. MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated 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. MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: one (1) Agenda Item No. 19, ten (10) Agenda Item No. 22, 76 Agenda Item No. 26, and 17 non -agenda comments. The following speakers addressed City Council in -person: 1. Paul Guzman spoke regarding the Cultura magazine and Fiestas Patrias. 2. Sylvia Pizarroso spoke in support of the Related Bristol Project. MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to consider the continued Public Hearing Agenda Item No. 26 prior to the remainder of the agenda, 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 CITY COUNCIL 4 OCTOBER 1, 2024 NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 7-0 — Pass PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES: At 7:05 P.M., the Public Hearing was considered. Mayor Pro Tern Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 26 as the listed entity, Callen's Trust, is a client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker, and left the dais at 7:05 P.M. 26.Continued Public Hearing: Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 2023- 03, Development Agreement No. 2023-02, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2023-01, and Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's Determination of Inconsistency for the Related Bristol Specific Plan Entitlements and Development Agreement (3600 S. Bristol Street) and Resolution Modifying Parking Districts in the Surrounding Area Legal notice published in the OC Register and OC Reporter on September 6, 2024 and notices mailed on same date. Notice of Continuance posted on September 18, 2024. Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to (1) certify the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) No. 2022-01 (SCH No. 2020029087), including adoption of environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, (2) adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and (3) adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; RESOLUTION NO. 2024-053 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE RELATED BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087),(2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATION CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM 2. Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's determination that the Related Bristol Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan, including supportive findings; CITY COUNCIL 5 OCTOBER 1, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-054 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION'S DETERMINATION THAT THE PROPOSED RELATED BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS 3. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2023-03 to establish the Related Bristol Specific Plan No. 5 and to approve a zone change for the Property located at 3600 Bristol Street from General Commercial (C2) and Commercial Residential (CR) to Related Bristol Specific Plan (SP No. 5); ORDINANCE NO. NS-3070 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2023-03 TO ESTABLISH THE RELATED BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN (SP NO. 5) AND TO APPROVE A ZONE CHANGE FOR THE 41-ACRE SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3600 BRISTOL STREET FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) AND COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL (CR) TO RELATED BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN (SP NO. 5) 4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2023-02; ORDINANCE NO. NS-3071 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2023-02 FOR A MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT, KNOWN AS THE RELATED BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT, AT 3600 BRISTOL STREET BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND GREENVILLE RANCH LLC, BSG WEST BRISTOL LLC, AND MCG BRISTOL WEST LLC 5. Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2023-01 (County Map No. 19272), as conditioned; and RESOLUTION NO. 2024-055 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2023-01 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19272), AS CONDITIONED, FOR A MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT, KNOWN AS THE RELATED BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT, AT THE 41-ACRE SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3600 BRISTOL STREET Concurrently and as a separate implementation action of the General Plan Update (2022), it is recommended that the City Council take the following action: 6. Adopt a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 91-088, Resolution No. 93-076, and Resolution No. 2000-062 modifying procedures for participating in the South Coast, the Sandpointe, and the South Metro Permit Parking Districts. CITY COUNCIL 6 OCTOBER 1, 2024 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-056 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 91- 088, RESOLUTION NO. 93-076 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2000-062 REGARDING PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT PETITIONS [includes determination that the action is not a "project" subject to the California Environmental Quality Act and no environmental review is required] MINUTES: Planning and Building Director Minh Thai gave a presentation regarding the Related Bristol Project. Councilmember Bacerra sought clarification on the potential grocery store and proposed revisions to the Specific Plan. He recommended any references to the bike trail as a Class 2 in the Specific Plan be revised to Class 4. Furthermore, in section 4.1.6.A on pages 4-3 and 4-4, the second paragraph should be revised to state that private security will be present 24 hours a day and will routinely patrol the specific plan area. On page 4-18, section 4.J he requested that the section should state bicycle parking shall be provided based on use type and shall be located on primary frontage of each building or in common open spaces and increase from four bicycle spaces to ten. On page 4-6, table 4-1 he stated he would like to continue to require a CUP for alcohol sales and requested wording revision on page 5-19 section 5.7.2.A to read "shall be used" rather than "encouraged," and page 5-12, section 5.6.2 to read `As the cultural heart of the Related Bristol, the architecture of commercial space in the district should be iconic and reflect the wide variety of activities which it hosts. "He requested the language used on page 6-16, section 6.2.10 should be used on other projects moving forward as well as the trucking and haul route language. Lastly, he suggested that the expected $22 million in revenue be designated for a community center on the South Side, with oversight from an ad -hoc committee comprised of members from the neighborhoods in Ward 4. Bill Witte, Applicant, confirmed that they will be collaborating with a community grocery store. Councilmember Lopez requested clarification on whether the recommendation for the ad - hoc committee was in line with the staff report or the suggestions from the Planning Commission. Director Thai confirmed and stated the Planning Commission recommended for City Council to consider the creation of an oversight committee. Brief discussion ensued regarding the creation of an oversight committee that would include Ward 4 residents and how funds will be allocated for the location and construction of the community center near the project site. Councilmember Lopez expressed her support for all the recommendations, except for the funding recommendation, and advocated the importance of gathering input from everyone during the general budget process. CITY COUNCIL 7 OCTOBER 1, 2024 Councilmember Vazquez echoed Councilmember Lopez comments and advocated that the funds be set aside for neighborhood improvements. Councilmember Hernandez thanked his colleagues and Bristol Related, and spoke in support of the item and recommendations with the exception of the fund allocation. Councilmember Penaloza sought clarification from the CityAttomey whether the Measure X Committee bylaws permitted them to add residents of Ward 4, rather than forming a new committee. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho turned to Planning and Building Director Thai for clarification, specifically regarding the Planning Commission's recommendation for the oversight committee composition. Director Thai clarified that the Planning Commission's recommendation was to consider the formation of an oversight committee consisting of members to be appointed by each council member. Councilmember Bacerra requested an amendment that the $22 million be allocated primarily for the development of a community center for the residents of Ward 4. Brief discussion ensued regarding the prioritization of the $22 million funds. Councilmember Penaloza disclosed communications with various labor organizations and the applicant and spoke regarding the beneficial aspects of the project to the community. MayorAmezcua spoke in support of the project. Director Thai asked whether the applicant had any comments or feedback to the proposed amendments. Bill Witte, Applicant, had no comments to the proposed amendments. Councilmember Lopez spoke in support of the project. MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 26, as amended including bike trail class, security presence, bicycle parking, CUP for alcohol sales, "shall be" language related to trellis and green space, iconic architectural style language, a revision to section six page 6.16, the trucking and hauling language as presented by staff, and showing the $22 million community benefit fund as a separate budgetary line item for consideration by the Council, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. CITY COUNCIL 8 OCTOBER 1, 2024 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 *`END OF PUBLIC HEARING** MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Phan returned to the dais at 7:39 P.M. Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council meeting at 7:40 P.M. Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council meeting at 7: 55 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS.— Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items. MINUTES: The following speakers addressed City Council in person: I. Jackie Cordova spoke regarding the Route 91 Harvest Festival and the County of Orange. 2. Dale Helvig spoke regarding Agenda Item Nos. 11 and 21. 3. Francisco Alex Ramirez expressed concern regarding a parking ticket he received, requested assistance regarding the issue, and submitted documents. 4. Doug Mangione spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 26. 5. Richard Garcia stated Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Hernandez and Lopez should have recused themselves from Agenda Item No. 26 as they received contributions. 6. Victor Mendez spoke regarding issues at 2111 E. First St., and Agenda item No. 8. Mayor Amezcua asked for clarification regarding the Levine Act. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho addressed the Levine Act and clarified the Unions would need to be a participant and in order to be a participant the impact would need to be $1 million. CITY COUNCIL 9 OCTOBER 1, 2024 CONSENT CALENDAR RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. MINUTES: At 8:09 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered. MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 6, 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 MOVED OUT OF ORDER AND PRIOR TO THE BALANCE OF THE CONSENT CALENDAR 6. Appoint Adrian Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 10, 2024 Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Appoint Adrian Ramirez to the Youth Commission as the Ward 5 representative and administer the Oath of Office. MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall administered the Oath of Office to Adrian Ramirez. MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua stated that Agenda Item No. 21 was pulled by the City Manager. Councilmember Vazquez requested to comment on Agenda Item No. 13. Councilmember Hernandez requested to comment on Agenda Item Nos. 10 and 14. Councilmember Bacerra pulled Agenda Item Nos. 9 and 13 for separate discussion and consideration. CITY COUNCIL 10 OCTOBER 1, 2024 Mayor Amezcua pulled Agenda Item No. I I for separate discussion and consideration. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5 through 25 with the exception of Agenda Item No. 6 already approved, Agenda Item Nos. 9, 11, and 13 pulled for separate discussion and consideration, and Agenda Item No. 21 withdrawn by staff, 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 5. Excused Absences Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members. 6. AGENDA ITEM NO. 6 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION; MOVED PRIOR TO THE CONSENT CALENDAR 7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of June 30, 2024 Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Receive and file. 8. Appropriation Adjustment to Carryover Unspent Amounts From Fiscal Year 2023-24 to Fiscal Year 2024-25 Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: 1. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to reduce the FY 2023-24 budget for unspent amounts to be carried over to FY 2024-25. (Requires five affirmative votes) 2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to increase the FY 2024-25 budget for amounts carried forward from FY 2023-24. (Requires five affirmative votes) CITY COUNCIL 11 OCTOBER 1, 2024 AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION 9. Citywide Purchase Order with DS Services of America, Inc. dba Primo Water North America for Bottle Water and Related Products (Specification No. 24- 093) (General Fund and Non -General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Award citywide purchase order to DS Services of America, Inc. dba Primo Water North America for bottled water and related products for a term beginning on October 2, 2024 and expiring February 29, 2028, in an annual amount not to exceed $50,000. MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra spoke in opposition to the item and asked why bottling water is not an in-house service. City Manager Alvaro Nunez addressed the necessity of the contract and confirmed he would bring back a report that assessed the process and costs of bottling water in-house. Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke in support of the item and promoted the continued use of individual water bottles/flasks. Mayor Amezcua echoed Mayor Pro Tem Phan's comments. MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 9, as amended to have staff prepare a feasibility of bottling the City's own water, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried, 6-1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 6 —1 — Pass 10.Agreements with Accent on Languages, Inc., Mente, Inc. dba Cesar Vargas and Associates, Continental Interpreting Services, Inc., and Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. for Citywide Translation and Interpretation Services (Specification No. 24-022A) (General Fund and Non -General Fund) CITY COUNCIL 12 OCTOBER 1, 2024 Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate agreements with Accent on Languages, Inc., Mente, Inc. dba Cesar Vargas and Associates, Continental Interpreting Services, Inc., and Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. to provide citywide translation and interpretation services for a term beginning October 01, 2024 and expiring September 30, 2027, with provisions for two, one- year extensions, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,290,000 (Core Agreement No. A-2024-148). Vendor Location Accent on Languages, Inc. Berkeley, CA Cesar Vargas and Associates Orange, CA Continental Interpreting Services, Inc. Brea, CA Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. San Diego, CA MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item. AGENDA ITEM NO. 99 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION 11.Agreement with RSG, Inc. for Contract Staffing to Support the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Program (Non -General Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement with RSG, Inc. to provide contract staffing for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Program for a two-year term, with provisions for up to two, one-year extensions, in a total amount not to exceed $800,000 (Agreement No. A-2024- 149). MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua asked for clarification regarding staffing and the use of inclusionary funds. Community Development Executive Director Mike Garcia spoke regarding staffing and personnel, and use of the inclusionary funds. Councilmember Bacerra expressed concern regarding targeting property owners and the lack of funds and spoke in opposition to the item. Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke in support of the item. Discussion ensued regarding staffing and personal, costs of consultants, and the rent stabilization program. CITY COUNCIL 13 OCTOBER 1, 2024 Director Garcia answered the Council Members' questions and provided clarification. Mayor Amezcua expressed concern regarding the amount being paid to consultants. Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding consulting services provided and in support of the item. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 11, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Phan. The motion carried, 4-3, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 4— 3 — Pass 12.Agreement with Evergreen Solutions, LLC for Classification and Compensation Study Services (Specification No. 24-081) (General Fund and Non -General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Evergreen Solutions, LLC to provide classification and compensation study services for a term of one year, which will expire September 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $128,500 (Agreement A-2024-150). AGENDA ITEM NO. 13 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION 13.Approve Agreements with Carahsoft Technology Corp. and IK Consulting, LLC for Enterprise Land Management System Software and Implementation Services (Specification No. 24-087A) (General Fund and Non -General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Information Technology Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp. for software subscription licensing, support, and training of Accela Civic CITY COUNCIL 14 OCTOBER 1, 2024 Platform planning, permitting, and licensing system, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,800,000, for an initial one-year term beginning October 1, 2024, with provisions for four optional one-year renewals. (Agreement No. A-2024- 151). 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with IK Consulting, LLC for Accela Civic Applications implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $1,107,445, for a 27-month term beginning October 1, 2024 and expiring December 31, 2026. (Agreement No. A-2024-152). MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding land management systems throughout cities and asked why the City is not going after a system like the City of Sacramento. Chief Technology Innovations Officer Jack Ciulla spoke regarding the RFP process and stated he is not aware of the system that City of Los Angeles utilizes. Planning and Building Director Minh Thai stated the goal for code enforcement, building, planning, and land use information is to be more accessible and spoke regarding Accela. Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of the item and requested staff look at City of Los Angeles system. MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 13, 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 14.Agreements with New Tangram, LLC dba Tangram Interiors, Goforth & Marti dba G/M Business Interiors, and J.K. Miklin, Inc. dba Yamada Enterprises for Public and Office Furniture and Installation Services for the Main Library Renovation Project (No. 24-080A) (General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Library Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with New Tangram, LLC dba Tangram Interiors to provide and install public -facing CITY COUNCIL 15 OCTOBER 1, 2024 and office furniture at the Main Library, in an amount of $674,658 plus a 15% contingency amount of $101,198, for a total amount not to exceed $775,856, for a term expiring December 31, 2026, with provision for one, one-year renewal option (Agreement No. A-2024-153). 2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Goforth & Marti dba GIM Business Interiors to provide and install public -facing furniture at the Main Library, in an amount of $307,999 plus a 15% contingency amount of $46,200, for a total not -to -exceed amount of $354,199, for a term expiring December 31, 2026, with provision for one, one-year renewal option (Agreement No. A-2024-154). 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with J.K. Miklin, Inc. dba Yamada Enterprises to provide and install library -specific furniture at the Main Library, in an amount of $41 1,964 plus a 15% contingency amount of $61,795 for a total not -to -exceed amount of $473,759, for a term expiring December 31, 2026, with provision for one, one-year renewal option (Agreement No. A-2024-155). MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of investing in the future and modernizing libraries. 15.Appropriation Adjustment for FY 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program Funding (Non -General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $5,113,750 in the FY 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative, Federal Grant -Indirect revenue account and appropriate same to the UASI CalOES Santa Ana expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes) 16.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $755,000 from the State Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (Non - General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for a one- year period beginning October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $755,000 (Agreement No. A-2024-156). 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $755,000 in the Office of Traffic Safety, Federal Grant -Indirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes) CITY COUNCIL 16 OCTOBER 1, 2024 17.Approve Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Taser Equipment (General Fund and Non -General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the provision of Taser 10 equipment to the Santa Ana Police Department for a five year period beginning December 15, 2024 to December 14, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $1,963,569 (Agreement No. A- 2024-157). 18.Agreement with Stommel Inc. dba LEHR Auto Electric for Police Vehicle Conversion Equipment and Installation Services (Specification No. 24-105) (Non -General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Stommel, Inc. dba LEHR Auto Electric for police vehicle conversion equipment and installation services, for a three-year period commencing October 1, 2024 and expiring September 30, 2027, with a provision for one, two-year renewal option, for a total amount, including extension, not to exceed $2,000,000 (Agreement No. A- 2024-158). 19.Agreement with Cumming Management Group, Inc. for Climate Action Plan Update Services (General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cumming Management Group, Inc. to prepare a new Climate Action Plan in the base amount of $450,060, with a contingency of $45,006 for a total amount of $495,066, for a three-year term beginning October 1, 2024 and expiring September 30, 2027, with an option for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2024- 159). 20.Agreement with BlueViolet for Security, Access Control, and Intercom Maintenance (Non -General and General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BlueViolet to maintain existing security, access control, and intercom systems for a three-year period beginning October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, with one, two-year renewal option, in an amount to exceed $208,195 (Agreement No. A-2024-160). CITY COUNCIL 17 OCTOBER 1, 2024 21. Construction Contract with Diamond Construction & Design for the Santa Ana Wellness Plaza Project (Project No. 22-1358) (Non -General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $883,660, which includes $746,929 for the construction contract; $69,039 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $74,693 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work. 2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement i r..� T nrn 1�.. 1' + A I Ar -A Program to iilcluue �883,66u of lunuing in Lhe American Rescue Plan 1-k u„us for the Santa Ana Wellness Plaza. 3. Award a construction contract to Diamond Construction & Design, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $746,929, for the construction of the Santa Ana Wellness Plaza Project, for the term beginning October 1, 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-2024-66 was filed for Project 22-1358. MINUTES: Withdrawn by staff; no action taken. 22. Construction Contract with Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Installation at Segerstrom Avenue and Spruce Street Project (Project No. 24- 6045) (General and Non -General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $132,134 in the New Transportation System Improvements Area E, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (No. 03417002-50001) and appropriate the same amount into the New Transportation System Improvements Area E, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 03417660- 66220). (Requires five affirmative votes) 2. Approve an amendment to the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program to include $132,134 in construction funding from the Transportation System Improvement Area E account for the Traffic Signal Installation at Segerstrom Avenue and Spruce Street Project (No. 24-6045). CITY COUNCIL 18 OCTOBER 1, 2024 3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $803,348, which includes $642,628 for the construction contract; $96,395 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $64,325 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work. 4. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $642,628, subject to change orders, for construction of the Traffic Signal Installation at Segerstrom Avenue and Spruce Street Project (No. 24- 6045), for a term beginning October 1, 2024 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract. 5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2024-64 was filled for Project No. 24-6045. 23. Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 2620 N Flower Street, 2369 N Flower Street, 424 S Broadway, and 825 N Lacy Street Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the below -referenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A-2024-161, A-2024-162, A-2024-163, and A-2024- 164). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as the following Categorical Exemptions will be filed: ER No. 2024-16, ER No. 2024-18, ER No. 2024-39, and ER No. 2024-40] Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC) Historic Property Preservation Property Owners Address/House Vote by HRC Agreement No. 8:0:0:1 Thomas M. Harris 2024-02 2620 N Flower (Commissioner Street Escamilla absent) Paul Gulino and Julie 2024-05 2369 N Flower 9:0:0:0 Bidmead Street 8:0:0:1 Kevin Kajikawa and 2024-06 424 S (Commissioner Jonathan Melendez Broadway Escamilla absent David Bush Smith 2024-08 825 N Lacy 9:0:0:0 Street CITY COUNCIL 19 OCTOBER 1, 2024 24.Third Extension of Site Plan Review No. 2020-04 for the Central Pointe Mixed - Use Project to be Located at 1801 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. 2020-04 to November 9, 2025. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-057 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2020-04 FOR THE CENTRAL POINTE MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 1801 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. 25. Proposed Revisions to Youth Commission Bylaws Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action; Adopt a resolution approving revised bylaws for the Youth Commission to reflect a new meeting date and time, update procedures, and make clerical edits. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-058 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REVISED BYLAWS FOR THE YOUTH COMMISSION **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** CITY COUNCIL 20 OCTOBER 1, 2024 PUBLIC HEARING 26.AGENDA ITEM NO. 26 WAS MOVED OUT OF ORDER AND HEARD PRIOR TO THE CONSENT CALENDAR (see page 5) CITY MANAGER COMMENTS MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nunez gave a presentation regarding the Clean City initiative — Bus Stops. 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. MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding Day of Dead events in the upcoming month, spoke in memory of Eric Velasco, spoke regarding neighborhood association meetings, expressed excitement for the Mid -Autumn Festival, and gave a shout out to the Santa Ana High School Water Polo team and his students. Councilmember Lopez invited all to attend a Creek Clean -Up with OC Habitat. Councilmember Penaloza thanked staff for the Clean City Initiative, requested staff look into acquiring advertisers on bus stops, and expressed excitement for the Mid Autumn Festival. Councilmember Hernandez expressed excitement regarding Noche de Altares events, ceremonial street toppers celebrating the Guzman Family, and spoke regarding an upcoming fight on Saturday for Ronnie Rios in the WBA World Championship. Councilmember Bacerra announced his monthly office hours on October 5, 2024 at 10.00 A.M. at Adams Park. Mayor Amezcua announced an education forum for Prop 36 on October 94 from 6:00 P.M. — 8:00 P,M., thanked staff for bus stops, spoke regarding Older Adults Celebration, Logan Reunion, Discovery Cube, announced Coffee With The Mayor on October 19 at Fire Station 75, Girls Conference at Santa Ana College on October 92 from 9.00 A.M. — 2:00 P.M., and stated she sent a letter to OC Supervisor Sarmiento to fund school crossing guards in Santa Ana. Mayor Pro Tem Phan announced the Hoag Health Fair 9:30 A.M. — 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, Mid -Autumn Festival on Saturday, October 5, 2024 4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Centennial Park, Orange County Fire Authority station open houses on October 12, 2024, and September I rh as National Voter Registration Day. She spoke regarding personal experience related to the right to vote, and acknowledged her father's birthday. CITY COUNCIL 21 OCTOBER 1, 2024 ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the City Council meeting. MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:03 P.M. Respectfully submitted: CITY COUNCIL 22 OCTOBER 1, 2024