HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-10-15 RegularMinutes of the Regular Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana,
California
October 15, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 4:00 P.M.
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:30 P.M.
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: MayorAmezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:10 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 Bacerra, Lopez, Penaloza and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Phan, and
Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmember Hernandez arrived during Closed
Session..
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ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
MINUTES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS-- Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall stated one comment was received regarding
Closed Session Agenda Item No. 3.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting
regular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:12 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 — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) of the Government Code:
Two (2) matters.
1. Government Tort Claim: Jacob Smith
2. Government Tort Claim: Pierce Peiffer
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to
Government Code Section 54958.8:
Agency Negotiator: Michael Garcia, Executive Director Community
Development Agency
Negotiating Parties: CEO Ronnie Sandoval, Civic Center Barrio Housing
Corporation
Under Negotiation: Price and terms related to the possible
dispositionfacquisition of real property interest.
Address of Properties:
1. 600 West Third Street — Units A-110, A-115, A-120, A-215, A-307, B-107, 13-
112, B-205, B-303, C-305
2. 601 West Third Street — Units F-102, F-205
3. 621 West Third Street — Unit D-104
4. 700 West Third Street — Units A-110, A-113, A-204, A-304, A-305, A-322, 13-
102, B-108, B-204, B-217, C-102, C-103, C-105
5. 701 West Third Street— Units D-101, D-201, E-101, E-105
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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
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957(b)(1):
TITLE: City Clerk
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to California
Government Code Section 54957.6(a)
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of
Human Resources
Unrepresented Employee: City Clerk
CLOSED SESSION REPORT —The City Attorney will reporton any action(s) from Closed
Session.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 6:07 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Councilmembers
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
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez (arrived at 6:11 P.M.), Lopez, Penaloza, and
Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Phan, and Mayor Amezcua were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Selica Diaz
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WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced the removal of Agenda Item No. 9.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to Human Options declaring
October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented a proclamation to Human Options declaring
October 2024 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
2. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tern Phan to Smedley Chapter One
Club declaring October 2024 as Toastmasters Month in Honor of their
Centennial Anniversary
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tern Phan presented a proclamation to Smedley Chapter
One Club declaring October 2024 as Toastmasters Month in Honor of their
Centennial Anniversary.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra declaring October 2024
as Filipino American History Month
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra presented a proclamation declaring October
2024 as Filipino American History Month.
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Vecindario
Lacy En Accion for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition to
Vecindario Lacy En Accion for the outstanding contributions to the Community.
STAFF PRESENTATION
5. Engagement and Enforcement on Union Pacific Railroad Right of Way
MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nunez gave an update regarding enhanced
homeless outreach/engagement and enforcement on Union Pacific Railroad right-of-
way.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT —The CityAttorneywill reporton anyaction(s)from Closed
Session.
o Update on Ethics Code Investigation
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MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action on
Closed Session items. She provided an update regarding allegations that City Council
had received regarding Code of Ethics violations and Brown Act violations pertaining
to Councilmember Hernandez and Mayor Amezcua and stated that the findings in the
allegations against Mayor Amezcua were not sustained, findings for three of the four
allegations against Councilmember Hernandez were sustained, and the Orange
County District Attorney's Office did not find sufficient evidence to substantiate the
allegations. The City now deems these matters to be resolved unless the AdHoc
committee gives further direction.
Councilmember Penaloza asked for clarification on the DA's decision regarding the
allegations.
City Attorney Carvalho clarified that the DA's office concluded the Brown Act
allegations were not sustained.
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: (20) non -agenda comments.
The following speakers addressed City Council in -person:
9. Gloria Guzman Aguirre expressed concern regarding safety in Ward 2 and the Metro
East Apartments.
2. Christa Headington spoke regarding Metro East Apartments.
3. Nancy Emerson spoke regarding Metro East Apartments and expressed concern
regarding safety.
4. Bob Adams spoke regarding rezoning SD 84 Industrial Overlay Transit Zone.
5. Tommy Fernandez spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 10.
6. Kevin Tranter spoke regarding rezoning SD 84 Industrial Overlay Transit Zone.
7. Mike Tardif spoke regarding rezoning SD 84 Industrial Overlay Transit Zone.
8. Carl Benninger spoke regarding future ComLink meetings on October 24, 2024 and
November 21, 2024.
9. Jackie Cordova spoke regarding the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, and crimes and
safety related to the Police Department.
10. Bryan Farkas spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 25.
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11. Maritza Delgado spoke regarding Metro East Apartments and expressed concern
regarding safety.
12. Gloria Salinas spoke regarding Metro East Apartments, expressed concern
regarding safety, and requested the City Council address issues at the apartment
complex.
13. Gary Kingsbury spoke regarding Metro East Apartments, expressed concern
regarding safety, and requested the City Council address issues at the apartment
complex.
14. Jenfief Iran spoke regarding Metro East Apartments.
15. Chau Nguyen spoke regarding Metro East Apartments, expressed concern
regarding safety, and requested the City Council address issues at the apartment
complex.
16. Victor Mendez spoke regarding Code Enforcement's notice of violations to Metro
East Apartments and request ConAm Management be removed.
17. Julie Feenstra spoke regarding Metro East Apartments, expressed concern
regarding safety, and requested the City Council address issues at the apartment
complex.
18. Selica Diaz thanked City staff for their hard work, efforts, and community outreach,
and requested additional teen programs.
19. Carlos Manrique expressed concern regarding parking lot spaces at the apartment
complex and submitted records.
20. Deepa Bijlani spoke regarding Metro East Apartments and expressed concern
regarding safety.
21. Adrian Esparza spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 25.
22. Conrad Allenbach spoke regarding raised rent increases, safety, corruption, and
poor management at Metro East Apartments.
23. Sue Palik spoke regarding Metro East Apartments, the Lion Dance, and diversity,
and expressed concern with comments made by Council.
24. Venancio Chaves (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding measures on the ballot.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
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Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
MINUTES: At 7:53 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.
Councilmember Vazquez pulled Agenda Item No. 10 for separate discussion and
consideration and requested to comment on Agenda Item Nos. 11 and 18.
Councilmember Hernandez requested to comment on Agenda Item Nos. 12 and 21.
Mayor Pro Tem Phan recused herself from Agenda Item Nos. 18 and 25 as the listed
entities, Illumination Foundation and Callen's Trust, are clients of her employer, Rutan
and Tucker.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos.
6 through 25 with the exception of Agenda Item Nos. 9 removed from
consideration and 10 pulled for separate discussion and consideration, 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
6. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of September 17, 2024 and the Regular
Adjourned Meeting of September 17, 2024 held on September 23, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
8. Appoint Vivian Wilhelm Nominated by the Community Development Agency
as the Senior Tenant Representative to the Community Development
Commission for a Full Term Expiring November 14, 2026
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Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Vivian Wilhelm to the Community Development
Commission as the Senior Tenant Representative and administer the Oath of
Office.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 WAS REMOVED FROM CONSIDERATION
9. Agreements with Serviam By Wright, LLP; Nastich Law, a Professional
Corporation; and Palacios Law Office to Provide Administrative Hearing
Officer Services (Specification 24-052) (General and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
each of the three firms listed below for Administrative Hearing Officer services on
an as -needed basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,970,000, for an
initial three-year term beginning October 15, 2024, with a provision for one, two-
year extension exercisable by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Core
Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
Firms Location
Serviam By Wright, LLP Irvine, CA
Nastich Law, a Professional Corporation Berkeley, CA
Palacios Law Office Riverside, CA
AGENDA ITEM NO. 90 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND
CONSIDERATION
10. Prioritization of Park Projects
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file, or provide staff with alternate direction.
MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nunez gave a brief report regarding the
prioritization of Park projects.
Councilmember Hernandez asked whether restrooms at Salvador Park would be
replaced, spoke regarding the Park projects, and spoke in support of the item.
City Manager Nunez stated restrooms would be replaced.
Councilmember Lopez asked how the deficits in the projects would be covered and
asked for an update regarding the financial progress.
City Manager Nunez briefly spoke regarding monies and funds related to the Park
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projects and stated additional information and updates would be provided at the
November 19, 2024 meeting.
MOTION: Councilmember Vazquez moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 10, 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
11.Award a Construction Contract to AMG & Associates, Inc. for the Memorial
Park Aquatics Center Project (No. 22-1415)(Non-General Fund) (Revive Santa
Ana Program)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $165,000 of accumulated
Capital Outlay Fund account balance that will be appropriated for spending in
the Capital Outlay Fund, Park Improvements, Building & Building Improvements
expenditure account (05113263-66200). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $50,000 in the Capital Outlay
Fund (Cell Tower) revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the
Capital Outlay Fund, Park Improvements, Buildings & Building Improvements
expenditure account (05113263-66200). (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment reallocating $1,194,500 in general fund
from PRSCA Service Enhancement, Building and Building Improvements to
Public Works Road Maintenance, Improvements Other than Buildings. This
request is a housecleaning matter to expedite the Delhi channel fencing and
resolve security and safety concerns. (Requires five affirmative votes)
4. Authorize a budget reallocation of $3,927,265 in unspent funds from various
other projects (detailed in the Discussion Section) to construction funds for the
Memorial Park Aquatics Center Project (No. 22-1415).
5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $19,897,209 in construction funds for
the Memorial Park and Aquatics Renovation Project (No. 22-1415).
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6. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost
of $29,339,203, which includes $26,326,548 for the construction contract;
$380,000 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a
$2,632,655 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work due to the
complexity and extensive scope of this project.
7. Award a construction contract to AMG & Associates, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $26,326,548, subject
to change orders, for construction of the Memorial Park Aquatics Center Project
(No. 22-1415), for a term beginning October 15, 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-2024-83 was filled for Project No. 22-1415.
MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of the item and asked whether the mural
would be saved.
City Manager Alvaro Nunez stated the mural would be saved.
12. Construction Contract for the Construction of a Cull de Sac, Bioswale, and
Crosswalk Adjacent to Future Park on 10th Street and Flower Street (No. 22-
1342) (Non -General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement
Program to include an additional $1,845,898 in construction funds for the 10th
Street & Flower Street Improvements Project (No. 22-1342).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost
of $1,845,898, which includes $1,476,719 for the construction contract;
$221,507 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a
$147,672 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work due to the
complexity and extensive scope of this project.
3. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,476,719, subject to
change orders, for construction of the 10th Street & Flower Street
Improvements Project (No. 22-1342), for a term beginning October 15,
2024 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to
execute the contract.
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4. Approve adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the 10th & Flower
Street improvements and future 10th & Flower Park, pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act. Mitigation measures identified in the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
prepared for the project will be made part of the Construction Contract.
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Penaloza asked whether there would be a fence to close the Park.
Public Works Director Nabil Saba stated the Park has not been designed but a locking
fence could be incorporated to protect the park.
Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding safety and signage at parks.
13.Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing Measure M2 Grant Funding; Amend
the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program for the Kraemer
Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal
Synchronization Project (Project No. 25-6705)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Measure M2 grant funding in
the amount of $4,568,526 into the Public Works Measure M2 Competitive
revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2
Competitive Street, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account for
future year expenditures. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement
Program to include Measure M2 grant funding in the amount of $4,568,526 for
the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic
Signal Synchronization Project (Project No. 25-6705).
14.Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to Core & Main LP and Ferguson
Enterprises, LLC dba Ferguson WIN for Fire Hydrants and Hydrant Parts
(Specification No. 24-063) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to the vendors
listed below for the purchase of fire hydrants and fire hydrant parts on an as -needed
basis, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $250,000, for an initial one-
year term expiring October 14, 2025, with provisions for four, one-year renewal
options.
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Vendor Location
Core & Main LP Santa Ana, CA
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC Santa Ana, CA
15.Agreement with Mike Prlich and Sons, Inc., T.E. Roberts, Inc., Big Ben, Inc.,
and J&L Constructors, Inc. for Large Water Services Vault and Meter
Apparatus Improvements (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Mike Prlich and Sons, Inc., T.E. Roberts, Inc., Big Ben, Inc., and J&L Constructors,
Inc. for large water meter services vault and meter apparatus improvements, for a
total aggregate amount not to exceed $7,500,000, for a three-year term beginning
October 15, 2024 and expiring October 14, 2027, with a provision for one two-year
extension (Core Agreement No. 2024-165).
16. Purchase and Sale Agreement and Appropriation Adjustment, in the Same
Amount for the Sale of City -owned Real Property, Formerly Portions of 1601
and 1607 North Bristol Street, to Bristol Center Properties, LLC; Amend
Purchase and Sale Agreement with Bristol Center Properties to Extend the
Deadline to Open A Drive-Thru Restaurant or Drive-Thru Cafe at 1601 and
1607 North Bristol Street by 18 Months (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing revenue in the amount of
$2,989 in the Select Street Construction Fund, Sale of Land revenue account
for Fiscal Year 2024-25 from the sale of City -owned property formerly portions
of 1601 and 1607 North Bristol Street and appropriating the same amount to the
OCTA Bristol Street Corridor Improvements, Improvements Other Than Building
expenditure account. Receipt of Measure M Street Construction proceeds in the
amount of $6,811 will be disbursed to the Orange County Transportation
Authority (OCTA). (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement
Program to include $2,989 of funding into the Bristol Street Improvements
Project (No. 11-6741).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement with
Bristol Center Properties, LLC for the sale of 392 square feet of City -owned
property formerly portions of 1601 and 1607 North Bristol Street (APN 405-252-
21 & 22), in the amount of $9,800 (Agreement No. A-2024-166).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement
with Bristol Center Properties to extend the deadline to open for business to the
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public for a drive-thru restaurant or drive-thru caf6 at 1601 and 1607 North Bristol
Street by 18 months (Agreement No. A-2024-167).
17. Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for the
McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project (Project No. 25-6030)
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Regional Early Action
Planning 2.0 funding in the amount of $3,690,000 into the Public Services -Street
Safety Projects, State Grant -Indirect revenue account and appropriate the same
amount into the Regional Early Action Planning Grant, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperative agreement with Orange
County Transportation Authority in an amount not to exceed $3,690,000, for the
design, construction, and evaluation of the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal
Priority Pilot Project, effective upon full approval of the agreement through
December 31, 2026, with the option to be extended (Agreement No. A-2024-
168).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement
Program to include $3,690,000 in design and construction funds for
the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 25-6030).
18. Conditional Grant Agreement and Affordable Housing Regulatory Agreement
with Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions with Illumination Foundation
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a conditional grant
agreement and regulatory agreement with Illumination Foundation for $2,021,319
in Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 1, 2, and 3 funds
for the development of the Richard Lehn Intergenerational Housing Project located
at 918 Bewley Street (APN 198-231-10) (Agreement Nos. A-2024-169 and A-
2024-170).
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 18 as the
listed entity, Illumination Foundation, is a client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding visiting the site and in support of the item.
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Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item and thanked staff for their
hard work and efforts.
Councilmember Penaloza thanked staff for their efforts on the project.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 18, as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by
Councilmember Penaloza.
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
19.Amendments to the Memorandums of Understanding between the City of
Santa Ana and the Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA), the Santa
Ana Management Association (SAMA), and the Service Employees
International Union Local 721 (SEIU)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the amendments
to the Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) of three labor groups in order to
modify and delineate specific articles of the MOUs (Agreement Nos. A-2024-171,
A-2024-172, and A-2024-173).
• Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between
the City of Santa Ana and the Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
• First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the
City of Santa Ana and the Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA) for
the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
• First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the
City of Santa Ana and the Service Employees International Union Local 721
(SEIU) for the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2025
20.Amendment to Agreement with Sunny Hills Associates, Inc. for Property
Restoration Services (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Human Resources
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
the agreement with Sunny Hills Associates, Inc. for property restoration services to
increase the not -to -exceed amount by $50,000, for aggregate compensation up to
$100,000, under for the term of April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026 (Agreement
No. A-2024-174).
21.Agreement with Ravenswood Studio, Inc. to Custom Fabricate, Deliver, and
Install Children's Interactive Exhibits for the Main Library Renovation Project
(Specification No. 24-107) (Project No. 25-1380) (General Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Ravenswood Studio, Inc. to provide custom fabrication, delivery, and installation of
children's interactive exhibits for the Main Library Transformation Project, in the
amount of $852,535, plus a 10% contingency amount of $85,253, for a total amount
not to exceed $937,788, for a term expiring December 31, 2026, with a provision
for one 1-year extension (Agreement No. A-2024-175).
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Bacerra asked why comments are allowed when the item is not pulled
for separate discussion and consideration.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated she would work with the Mayor, City Manager,
and the City Clerk to address items being pulled and comments provided by the City
Council.
22.Amendment to the Lease Agreement with Rio Vista West, LLC for the Police
Department's Westend Substation (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
the lease agreement with Rio Vista West, LLC for a leased property for use as the
Westend Substation, for the period of November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025,
in an annual amount of $38,292 (Agreement No. A-2024-176).
23. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 214-
218 W. 4th Street, 2539 N. French Street, 1113 W. Riviera Street, 2312 N.
Spurgeon Street, and 1106 S. Parton 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-2024-177, A-2024-178, A-2024-179, A-2024-180,
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and A-2024-181). [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. 2024-67, ER-2024-68,
ER-2024-69, ER-2024-70, and ER-2024-71]
Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources
Commission (HRC)
Historic
Property
Property
Address/House
Vote by HRC
Owner(s)
Preservation
Agreement No.
6:0:0:3
Liennette Chung,
214-218 W. 4th
(Commissioners
Wild Orchid
2022-20
Street
Escamilla, Rincon,
Investments, LLC
and Murashie absent)
7:0:0:2
Francois -Xavier
2539 N. French
(Commissioners
and Roxana Fyad
2024-09
Street
Rincon and Murashie
absent
6:0:0:3
Charles A. and
1113 W. Riviera
(Commissioners
Molly H. Martin
2024-10
Drive
Escamilla, Rincon,
and Murashie absent)
7:0:0:2
Carter and
2312 N.
(Commissioners
Chelsea Sapp
2024-11
Spurgeon Street
Rincon and Murashie
absent)
6:0:0:3
1106 S. Parton
(Commissioners
Jennifer Schutza
2024-12
Street
Escamilla, Rincon,
and Murashie absent
24.Application to the California State Department of Housing and Community
Development for the Prohousing Designation Program under the Permanent
Regulations
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing application to the California
State Department of Housing and Community Development Prohousing
Designation Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-059 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO AND
PARTICIPATION IN THE PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM
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25.Amendment Application No. 2023-03 and Development Agreement No. 2023-
02 for Related Bristol Specific Plan Amendment Application and Development
Agreement Ordinances (3600 S Bristol Street) (Second Readings)
First reading October 1, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of
(6-0-1, Phan abstaining due to recusal).
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment
Application (AA) No. 2023-03.
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)
2. Conduct a second 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 (Agreement No. A-
2024-182)
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the ordinances' second readings are covered by the Final Supplemental
Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) No. 2022-01 (SCH No. 2020029087),
including environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act, the Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program that were certified and adopted by the City
Council on October 1, 2024 for the project (Notice of Determination filed on
October 2, 2024).
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 25 as the
listed entity, Callen's, is a client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 25, as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by
Councilmember Penaloza.
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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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.
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 thanked staff for work done at railroad tracks,
announced his attendance at TKO Program at Jerome Park, spoke regarding the street
topper for the Guzman family, and dedicated the meeting in memory of Terry Kim,
Valley High School teacher.
Councilmember Penaloza expressed excitement for the arrival of baby No.2. in March
2025.
Councilmember Lopez invited all to attend a park clean-up at Santiago Park on October
23, 2024 at 2:00 P.M., and wished everyone a safe and Happy Halloween.
Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke regarding the Mid -Autumn Festival and attendance at
OCFA's station open house, and encouraged all to vote.
Councilmember Bacerra announced community office hours on November 2, 2024 at
10:00 A.M. at Sandpointe, spoke regarding the ROVE charging center and Gelsons,
and thanked Orange County Supervisor Sarmiento for fencing between the Flower Bike
Trail and County Flood Control Channel. He spoke regarding conducting business
effectively, Prop. 36, and encouraged all to vote.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for their hard work and efforts, the Guzman
family for their contributions to the community, spoke regarding the report on the ethics
code investigation, and encouraged all to vote.
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Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding ROVE, Neighborhood Association meeting on
October 14, 2024 regarding Prop. 36, Girls Conference, and attendance at Taste of
Santa Ana, congratulated the Santa High School Marching Band for the invitation to
the Rose Bowl Parade, announced Coffee with the Mayor at Fire Station 75 on October
19, 2024 and the last Coffee with the Mayor on October 26, 2024, and thanked the
Board of Supervisors for supporting Prop. 36. She briefly spoke regarding the Union
Pacific Railroad presentation and sustained ethics code violations, and encouraged all
to vote.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho announced and read the ethics code violation
investigations related to Mayor Amezcua and Councilmember Hernandez, stating that
four items for Mayor Amezcua were not sustained and that three of the four items for
Councilmember Hernandez were sustained.
Brief discussion ensued regarding next steps related to the sustained allegations.
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
nnifer L. Hall, MC
City Cle
CITY COUNCIL, 19 OCTOBER 15, 2024