The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2024-12-03 RegularMinutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council City of Santa Ana, California .J December 3, 2024 CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 5:00 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: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 5:13 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 ROLL CALL MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Councilmembers Bacerra and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Phan, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Hernandez and Penaloza arrived during Closed Session. Councilmember Lopez was absent. CITY COUNCIL 1 DECEMBER 3, 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: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 5.15 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 1920-2002 W. First Street, APN 007-332-04 & 007-332-05 Agency Negotiator: Nabil Saba, Executive Director of Public Works Negotiating Parties: Kacey Taormina, Broker Associate Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment CLOSED SESSION REPORT —The City Attorney will reporton anyaction(s)from Closed Session. RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION CALL TO ORDER MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua convened the City Council Meeting to order at 5:56 P.M. ATTENDANCE Councilmembers Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Jessie Lopez David Penaloza Benjamin Vazquez Mayor Pro Tern Thai Viet Phan Mayor Valerie Amezcua CITY COUNCIL 2 DECEMBER 3, 2024 City Manager Alvaro Nunez City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall R[)I I CAI 1 MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez (arrived at 6:00 P.M.), Lopez, Penaloza, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Phan, and Mayor Amezcua were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WORDS OF INSPIRATION Wyatt Malfavon Police Chaplain Bob Barnett ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MINUTES: None. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Encompass for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented a certificate of recognition to Encompass for their outstanding contributions to the community. 2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Access California Services for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition to Access California Services for their outstanding contributions to the community. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 3. Youth Commission Introductions and Update MINUTES: Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Executive Director Hawk Scott gave a presentation regarding the Youth Commission. The Youth Commissioners introduced themselves. CLOSED SESSION REPORT --The City Attorney will reporton any action(s)from Closed Session. MINUTES: None. CITY COUNCIL 3 DECEMBER 3, 2024 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: (4) Agenda Item No. 15 comments and (14) Non -Agenda comments. The following speakers addressed City Council in -person: 1. Mike Tardif spoke regarding the impacts of the Transit Zoning Code. 2. Jason Rush echoed previous comments. The following speakers addressed City Council via teleconference: 3. Patty De Santos spoke regarding the Related Bristol Oversight Committee and community funds. 4. Ana Gomez spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 15. CONSENT CALENDAR RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. MINUTES: At 6:43 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered. Councilmember Hernandez requested to comment on Agenda Item No. 9 and pulled Agenda Item No. 13 for separate discussion and consideration. Mayor Amezcua pulled Agenda Item No. 9 for separate discussion and consideration and announced a "no" vote on Agenda Item No. 15. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 through 15 with the exception of Agenda Item Nos. 9 and 13 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 CITY COUNCIL 4 DECEMBER 3, 2024 4. Excused Absences Department(s): City Clerk's Office Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members. 5. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2024 Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Receive and file. 6. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non -Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421 Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024. 7. Receive and File the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Update Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Receive and file the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project update demonstrating that the City has obligated the entire funding allocation by the deadline of December 31, 2024. 8. Agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group for Administrative, Investment, and Communication Advisory Services Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group ("BFSG") for administrative, investment, and communication advisory services for a total aggregate amount not -to -exceed $175,000 for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2027, with a provision for a two-year extension (Agreement No. A-2024-201). AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION 9. Agreement with Rattle Tech LLC for the Implementation of a Citizen Request Mobile App and Backend Work Management System (Specification No. 24- 099A) (General Fund and Non -General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) CITY COUNCIL 5 DECEMBER 3, 2024 Department(s): Information Technology Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Rattle Tech, LLC for Civita App community engagement platform and professional services, for an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, for an initial one-year term beginning January 1, 2025, with provisions for four optional one-year renewals (Agreement No. A-2024- 202). MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 9, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA NOES: NONE ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 7 — 0 — Pass 10. First Amendment to Agreement with Allied Universal Janitorial Services (General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, Inc. dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services to provide janitorial services at the Police Department in the additional amount of $739,123, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,972,646 through October 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A-2024-203). 11.Amend Purchase and Sale Agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to Extend the Deadline to Open Business at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 Months Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to extend the CITY COUNCIL 6 DECEMBER 3, 2024 deadline to open for business to the public a drive-thru restaurant or fuel station with integrated electric vehicle charging station at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 months (Agreement No. A-2024-204). 12. Municipal Facilities License Agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California Limited Partnership Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California limited partnership, for the use of street lights for the installation of wireless devices other than small cell for a ten-year period, with provisions for two automatic five-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2024-205). AGENDA ITEM NO. 13 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION 13.Agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to Provide Lighting at Angels Park (No. 22-1421), Centennial Park (No. 22-1422), and Delhi Park (No. 22-1423) (Non -General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $187,665 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (31213002-50001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31213260-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes) 2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $82,058 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (31313002-50001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31313260-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes) 3. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $29,066 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (31413002-50001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31413260-66220) (Requires five affirmative votes). 4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,748,789 in construction funds for the Angels Park Lights (Project No. 22-1421), Centennial Park Lights (Project No. 22-1422), and Delhi Park Lights (Project No. 22-1423) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). CITY COUNCIL 7 DECEMBER 3, 2024 Award an agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to provide Lighting at Angels Park, Centennial Park, and Delhi Park, in an amount of $1,589,808, with a contingency of $158,981 for a total estimated project delivery cost of $1,748,789, beginning December 3, 2024 and expiring December 2, 2027, with the option for one, two-year extension (Agreement No. A-2024-206). 6. Determine the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2024-103 was filed for this project. MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 13, 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 14. Resolution Approving Revisions to the City's Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy And Procedures Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the City's Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy and Procedures RESOLUTION NO. 2024-073 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DISCLOSURE POLICY AND PROCEDURES 15-Second Reading of 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) First reading November 19, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6-1 (Mayor Amezcua dissenting) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency CITY COUNCIL 8 DECEMBER 3, 2024 Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting Short -Term Rentals. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3072 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 MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez action for Item No. 15, as part of Councilmember Penaloza. moved to approve the recommended the Consent Calendar, seconded by The motion carried, 6-1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN NOES: MAYOR AMEZCUA ABSTAIN: NONE ABSENT: NONE Status: 6 —1 — Pass *END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** CITY MANAGER COMMENTS I'M1,10j1--PRI .fT-0 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 Hernandez thanked and wished everyone Happy Holidays, spoke regarding Thanksgiving Dinner provided to the community, announced Toy Giveaway and posada provided by Artesia Pillar Neighborhood Association and additional neighborhood events, and thanked the City Manager for all his hard work and efforts. He requested staff work with Neutral Ground. Councilmember Vazquez spoke regarding being blessed and stated Santa Ana is a Sanctuary City. Councilmember Bacerra reported that he did not go to Sacramento and announced community office hours at Griset Park at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, thanked the Southwest Carpenters for assisting in refurbishing the sign at Griset Park, CITY COUNCIL 9 DECEMBER 3, 2024 congratulated the Santa Ana College Dons football team for their wins and staff for activating Calle Cuatro to watch the World Series, and wished the Buddhist community a Happy Bodhi Day. Councilmember Lopez wished everyone Happy Holidays, thanked staff for their hard work and efforts, invited the community to celebrate a new park on Standard and McFadden in Ward 6, and wished her dad Happy Birthday. Councilmember Penaloza disclosed his travel to Sacramento for the California Assembly installation, invited the community to celebrate new Gerardo Mouet Park on Standard and McFadden, on December 11, 2024 at 3:00 P.M., congratulated the newly re-elected officials, and wished everyone Happy Holidays. Mayor Pro Tem Phan thanked staff for all the community events, invited all to attend the County Justice Funds Annual Fundraiser on Thursday at 5:00 P.M. at Cerveza Cito Brewery, commemorated Pearl Harbor Day, and congratulated her aunt for becoming an American citizen. Mayor Amezcua disclosed her travel to Sacramento for the California Assembly installation, announced 50 boxes of food giveaway by SEVA on December 11, 2024 at Gerardo Mouet Park, and thanked Congressman Correa for $963,000 of federal funds for the City's multidisciplinary response team. She spoke regarding ARPA monies, Second Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway, Fiestas de Mariachi on December S, 2024, and Fifth Annual Tamale Festival, announced the proposed needle distribution program will not be operating in the City of Santa Ana, and congratulated the newly re- elected officials. ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the City Council meeting. MINUTES: MayorAmezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:10 P.M. Respectfully submitted: ennifer L, all, C City Clerk- -) CITY COUNCIL 10 DECEMBER 3, 2024