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February 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •
Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •
Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,
voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a
courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom
webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube
LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum
channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on
closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the
agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of
the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written
communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the
meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document
archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City
Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are
commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before
the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged
into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live
comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or
type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900
9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk
when it is time for a: i) closed session item or ii) agenda/general comments. You may
request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from
Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or
Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak.
Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller
will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers
wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to
three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding
chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a
“Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.
for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand
BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m.
will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE
CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in
the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for
each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230129
B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. City of Santa Ana,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230134
C. City of Santa Ana v. Hashtagpinpoint Corporation, Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30202201296331
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) of the Government Code: Thirty
seven (37) matters:
1. Government Tort Claim: Jorge Arroyo
2. Government Tort Claim: Luis Barragan
3. Government Tort Claim: Ryan Bell
4. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Buan
5. Government Tort Claim: Axel Calles
6. Government Tort Claim: Nick Cavendish
7. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Chavez
8. Government Tort Claim: Craig Cofer
9. Government Tort Claim: Justin Collins
10. Government Tort Claim: Gerardo Corona
11 . Government Tort Claim: Manlio Cuevas
12. Government Tort Claim: Blake Duarte
13. Government Tort Claim: Leo Gonzalez
14. Government Tort Claim: Michael Griffith
15. Government Tort Claim: Steven Guerrero
16. Government Tort Claim: Gabriel Gutierrez
17. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Ibarra
18. Government Tort Claim: Zack Jezulin
19. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Kien
20. Government Tort Claim: Tyler Liggett
21. Government Tort Claim: James Marquez
22. Government Tort Claim: Scott Meyer
23. Government Tort Claim: Matthew Nunez
24. Government Tort Claim: Dania Osorio (Gray)
25. Government Tort Claim: Daniel Padron
26. Government Tort Claim: Joshua Park
27. Government Tort Claim: Nicholas Provencio
28. Government Tort Claim: Nicole Quijas
29. Government Tort Claim: Collin Reedy
30. Government Tort Claim: Gavin Roelofs
31. Government Tort Claim: Sonia Rojo
32. Government Tort Claim: Michael Smith
33. Government Tort Claim: Britain Speakman
34. Government Tort Claim: Judith Valdez
35. Government Tort Claim: Monica Velasco
36. Government Tort Claim: Robert Velasco
37. Government Tort Claim: Robert Santaella
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Mater Dei High School
Girls Volleyball Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County Fire
Authority Proclaiming February 28, 2025 National Burn Awareness Week 2025
3.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Lightning Youth
Academy for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by
Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to a Full Term Expiring December
12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths of
Office.
1. Indigo Vu – Arts and Culture Commission
2. Ignacio Rincon – Historic Resources Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2
326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
3. Joshua Jogwe – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
(Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4. Bao Pham – Planning Commission
5. Keith Carpenter – Police Oversight Commission
6. Cat Pham – Youth Commission
7.Appoint Tracy La Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to
the Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Tracy La to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Agreement Amendment to Add Lobbyist Registration Forms and Reports to Online
Electronic Filing System (General Fund)
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
agreement with NetFile to add a Lobbyist EFiling and Administration System to the
existing online subscription services for FPPC filing, increasing the compensation by
$25,584 for a total amount nottoexceed $120,584, and exerting the twoyear
extension expiring July 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
9.California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue (Project No. 236701)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue as a Categorical
Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Categorical
Exemption number ER20254 was filed for this Project pursuant to California Code of
Regulations Title 14, Section 15301(c).
10.Purchase Order to Western Truck Exchange for One Ford F550 Stakebed Truck
(Specification No. 24143) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a purchase
order to Western Truck Exchange for one, new/unused 2024 Ford F550 Stakebed
Truck in an amount of $127,818 plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total
amount not to exceed $132,818.
11.First Amendment to Agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the Placing of
Advertisements and Maintenance of Bus Shelters
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the placing of advertisements and
maintenance of bus shelters (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.First Amendment to Agreement with Outfront Media LLC for the Provision of Digital
Billboards and Digital Banners on City Owned Properties (No Fiscal Impact)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to an agreement with Outfront Media LLC, for the provision of Digital Billboards and
Digital Banners on City owned properties amending the termination clause
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Amendments to Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering for OnCall
Construction Management and Inspection Services
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the standard agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering to provide
oncall construction management and inspection services and increase the contract
amount by $3,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000, for the remaining
term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Elite Command Training to Provide Training Services for the Urban
Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2021 FY2025 (Specification No. 24131A)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear
agreement, with two, oneyear renewal options, with Elite Command Training to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2028 in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $498,672 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated for Blood Technician
Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear
agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated to perform blood
technician services for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $64,520, for
the period of March 5, 2025 through March 4, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Second Amendment to Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for automated parking citation and
processing services in the additional amount of $840,000, for a total aggregate
amount not to exceed $2,840,000, and exercise the first oneyear extension option
through February 14, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202403 – An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter
41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs)
First Reading January 21, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202403 amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to accessory dwelling units to be in compliance
with changes to state law enacted under Senate Bill 1211 and make other minor
clarifying changes.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3076 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II (USE DISTRICTS) OF
CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHANGES TO
STATE LAW ENACTED UNDER SENATE BILL 1211 AND MAKE OTHER MINOR
CLARIFYING CHANGES
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
18.Appoint Members to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee and
Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Appoint members to serve as representatives through
December 2026 to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee
2. Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2021089
ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELESSNESS CITY COUNCIL
STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE AND THE LEGISLATIVE CITY COUNCIL STANDING
SUBCOMMITTEE
19.Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2019107 Regarding 2019 Environmental
Approvals for Project Located at 2525 North Main Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019107 (1)
adopting environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act; (2) certifying the final environmental impact report (SCH #2018021031),
(3) adopting a statement of overriding considerations for the proposed project, (4)
adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and (5) approving the
proposed Addington multifamily residential project located within the City of Santa
Ana at 2525 North Main Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019107 (1)
ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (2) CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2018021031), (3) ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT, (4) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM, AND (5) APPROVING THE PROPOSED ADDINGTON MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET
20.Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2112 Prohibiting the Award of
Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of the Mayor, City
Council Members, or City Officials
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance amending
Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2112, which prohibits
awarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate family members of the
Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2112 CONCERNING THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST AWARDING OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS OR
GRANTS TO ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, OR CITY OFFICIALS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to complete the following: (1)
Reconvene the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group within the next 30 days and provide
a written update to the City Council within this same time frame; and (2) provide on
going written updates, at least once every 30 days, relating to activities undertaken by
the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group and actions taken by the City Manager or their
designee in response to recommendations by the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group –
Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. January 23, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – League of California Cities Policy Committee
Meeting (Housing, Community, and Economic Development – Public Safety – Revenue and
Taxation) – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Public Hearing – TAC and THRIVE 5Year Subsidy Reports
2. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
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posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaFebruary 4, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •
Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •
Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,
voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a
courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom
webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube
LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum
channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on
closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the
agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of
the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written
communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the
meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document
archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City
Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are
commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before
the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged
into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live
comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or
type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900
9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk
when it is time for a: i) closed session item or ii) agenda/general comments. You may
request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from
Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or
Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak.
Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller
will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers
wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to
three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding
chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a
“Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.
for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand
BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m.
will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE
CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in
the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for
each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in
a new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230129
B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. City of Santa Ana,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230134
C. City of Santa Ana v. Hashtagpinpoint Corporation, Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30202201296331
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) of the Government Code: Thirty
seven (37) matters:
1. Government Tort Claim: Jorge Arroyo
2. Government Tort Claim: Luis Barragan
3. Government Tort Claim: Ryan Bell
4. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Buan
5. Government Tort Claim: Axel Calles
6. Government Tort Claim: Nick Cavendish
7. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Chavez
8. Government Tort Claim: Craig Cofer
9. Government Tort Claim: Justin Collins
10. Government Tort Claim: Gerardo Corona
11 . Government Tort Claim: Manlio Cuevas
12. Government Tort Claim: Blake Duarte
13. Government Tort Claim: Leo Gonzalez
14. Government Tort Claim: Michael Griffith
15. Government Tort Claim: Steven Guerrero
16. Government Tort Claim: Gabriel Gutierrez
17. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Ibarra
18. Government Tort Claim: Zack Jezulin
19. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Kien
20. Government Tort Claim: Tyler Liggett
21. Government Tort Claim: James Marquez
22. Government Tort Claim: Scott Meyer
23. Government Tort Claim: Matthew Nunez
24. Government Tort Claim: Dania Osorio (Gray)
25. Government Tort Claim: Daniel Padron
26. Government Tort Claim: Joshua Park
27. Government Tort Claim: Nicholas Provencio
28. Government Tort Claim: Nicole Quijas
29. Government Tort Claim: Collin Reedy
30. Government Tort Claim: Gavin Roelofs
31. Government Tort Claim: Sonia Rojo
32. Government Tort Claim: Michael Smith
33. Government Tort Claim: Britain Speakman
34. Government Tort Claim: Judith Valdez
35. Government Tort Claim: Monica Velasco
36. Government Tort Claim: Robert Velasco
37. Government Tort Claim: Robert Santaella
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Mater Dei High School
Girls Volleyball Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County Fire
Authority Proclaiming February 28, 2025 National Burn Awareness Week 2025
3.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Lightning Youth
Academy for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by
Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to a Full Term Expiring December
12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths of
Office.
1. Indigo Vu – Arts and Culture Commission
2. Ignacio Rincon – Historic Resources Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2
326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
3. Joshua Jogwe – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
(Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4. Bao Pham – Planning Commission
5. Keith Carpenter – Police Oversight Commission
6. Cat Pham – Youth Commission
7.Appoint Tracy La Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to
the Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Tracy La to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Agreement Amendment to Add Lobbyist Registration Forms and Reports to Online
Electronic Filing System (General Fund)
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
agreement with NetFile to add a Lobbyist EFiling and Administration System to the
existing online subscription services for FPPC filing, increasing the compensation by
$25,584 for a total amount nottoexceed $120,584, and exerting the twoyear
extension expiring July 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
9.California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue (Project No. 236701)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue as a Categorical
Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Categorical
Exemption number ER20254 was filed for this Project pursuant to California Code of
Regulations Title 14, Section 15301(c).
10.Purchase Order to Western Truck Exchange for One Ford F550 Stakebed Truck
(Specification No. 24143) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a purchase
order to Western Truck Exchange for one, new/unused 2024 Ford F550 Stakebed
Truck in an amount of $127,818 plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total
amount not to exceed $132,818.
11.First Amendment to Agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the Placing of
Advertisements and Maintenance of Bus Shelters
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the placing of advertisements and
maintenance of bus shelters (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.First Amendment to Agreement with Outfront Media LLC for the Provision of Digital
Billboards and Digital Banners on City Owned Properties (No Fiscal Impact)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to an agreement with Outfront Media LLC, for the provision of Digital Billboards and
Digital Banners on City owned properties amending the termination clause
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Amendments to Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering for OnCall
Construction Management and Inspection Services
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the standard agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering to provide
oncall construction management and inspection services and increase the contract
amount by $3,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000, for the remaining
term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Elite Command Training to Provide Training Services for the Urban
Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2021 FY2025 (Specification No. 24131A)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear
agreement, with two, oneyear renewal options, with Elite Command Training to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2028 in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $498,672 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated for Blood Technician
Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear
agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated to perform blood
technician services for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $64,520, for
the period of March 5, 2025 through March 4, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Second Amendment to Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for automated parking citation and
processing services in the additional amount of $840,000, for a total aggregate
amount not to exceed $2,840,000, and exercise the first oneyear extension option
through February 14, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202403 – An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter
41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs)
First Reading January 21, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202403 amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to accessory dwelling units to be in compliance
with changes to state law enacted under Senate Bill 1211 and make other minor
clarifying changes.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3076 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II (USE DISTRICTS) OF
CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHANGES TO
STATE LAW ENACTED UNDER SENATE BILL 1211 AND MAKE OTHER MINOR
CLARIFYING CHANGES
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
18.Appoint Members to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee and
Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Appoint members to serve as representatives through
December 2026 to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee
2. Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2021089
ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELESSNESS CITY COUNCIL
STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE AND THE LEGISLATIVE CITY COUNCIL STANDING
SUBCOMMITTEE
19.Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2019107 Regarding 2019 Environmental
Approvals for Project Located at 2525 North Main Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019107 (1)
adopting environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act; (2) certifying the final environmental impact report (SCH #2018021031),
(3) adopting a statement of overriding considerations for the proposed project, (4)
adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and (5) approving the
proposed Addington multifamily residential project located within the City of Santa
Ana at 2525 North Main Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019107 (1)
ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (2) CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2018021031), (3) ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT, (4) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM, AND (5) APPROVING THE PROPOSED ADDINGTON MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET
20.Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2112 Prohibiting the Award of
Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of the Mayor, City
Council Members, or City Officials
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance amending
Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2112, which prohibits
awarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate family members of the
Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2112 CONCERNING THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST AWARDING OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS OR
GRANTS TO ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, OR CITY OFFICIALS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to complete the following: (1)
Reconvene the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group within the next 30 days and provide
a written update to the City Council within this same time frame; and (2) provide on
going written updates, at least once every 30 days, relating to activities undertaken by
the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group and actions taken by the City Manager or their
designee in response to recommendations by the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group –
Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. January 23, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – League of California Cities Policy Committee
Meeting (Housing, Community, and Economic Development – Public Safety – Revenue and
Taxation) – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Public Hearing – TAC and THRIVE 5Year Subsidy Reports
2. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 28, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaFebruary 4, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a
courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom
webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube
LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum
channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on
closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the
agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of
the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written
communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the
meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document
archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City
Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are
commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before
the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged
into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live
comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or
type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900
9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk
when it is time for a: i) closed session item or ii) agenda/general comments. You may
request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from
Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or
Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak.
Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller
will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers
wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to
three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding
chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a
“Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.
for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand
BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m.
will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE
CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in
the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230129
B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. City of Santa Ana,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230134
C. City of Santa Ana v. Hashtagpinpoint Corporation, Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30202201296331
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) of the Government Code: Thirty
seven (37) matters:
1. Government Tort Claim: Jorge Arroyo
2. Government Tort Claim: Luis Barragan
3. Government Tort Claim: Ryan Bell
4. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Buan
5. Government Tort Claim: Axel Calles
6. Government Tort Claim: Nick Cavendish
7. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Chavez
8. Government Tort Claim: Craig Cofer
9. Government Tort Claim: Justin Collins
10. Government Tort Claim: Gerardo Corona
11 . Government Tort Claim: Manlio Cuevas
12. Government Tort Claim: Blake Duarte
13. Government Tort Claim: Leo Gonzalez
14. Government Tort Claim: Michael Griffith
15. Government Tort Claim: Steven Guerrero
16. Government Tort Claim: Gabriel Gutierrez
17. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Ibarra
18. Government Tort Claim: Zack Jezulin
19. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Kien
20. Government Tort Claim: Tyler Liggett
21. Government Tort Claim: James Marquez
22. Government Tort Claim: Scott Meyer
23. Government Tort Claim: Matthew Nunez
24. Government Tort Claim: Dania Osorio (Gray)
25. Government Tort Claim: Daniel Padron
26. Government Tort Claim: Joshua Park
27. Government Tort Claim: Nicholas Provencio
28. Government Tort Claim: Nicole Quijas
29. Government Tort Claim: Collin Reedy
30. Government Tort Claim: Gavin Roelofs
31. Government Tort Claim: Sonia Rojo
32. Government Tort Claim: Michael Smith
33. Government Tort Claim: Britain Speakman
34. Government Tort Claim: Judith Valdez
35. Government Tort Claim: Monica Velasco
36. Government Tort Claim: Robert Velasco
37. Government Tort Claim: Robert Santaella
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Mater Dei High School
Girls Volleyball Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County Fire
Authority Proclaiming February 28, 2025 National Burn Awareness Week 2025
3.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Lightning Youth
Academy for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by
Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to a Full Term Expiring December
12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths of
Office.
1. Indigo Vu – Arts and Culture Commission
2. Ignacio Rincon – Historic Resources Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2
326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
3. Joshua Jogwe – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
(Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4. Bao Pham – Planning Commission
5. Keith Carpenter – Police Oversight Commission
6. Cat Pham – Youth Commission
7.Appoint Tracy La Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to
the Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Tracy La to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Agreement Amendment to Add Lobbyist Registration Forms and Reports to Online
Electronic Filing System (General Fund)
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
agreement with NetFile to add a Lobbyist EFiling and Administration System to the
existing online subscription services for FPPC filing, increasing the compensation by
$25,584 for a total amount nottoexceed $120,584, and exerting the twoyear
extension expiring July 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
9.California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue (Project No. 236701)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue as a Categorical
Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Categorical
Exemption number ER20254 was filed for this Project pursuant to California Code of
Regulations Title 14, Section 15301(c).
10.Purchase Order to Western Truck Exchange for One Ford F550 Stakebed Truck
(Specification No. 24143) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a purchase
order to Western Truck Exchange for one, new/unused 2024 Ford F550 Stakebed
Truck in an amount of $127,818 plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total
amount not to exceed $132,818.
11.First Amendment to Agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the Placing of
Advertisements and Maintenance of Bus Shelters
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the placing of advertisements and
maintenance of bus shelters (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.First Amendment to Agreement with Outfront Media LLC for the Provision of Digital
Billboards and Digital Banners on City Owned Properties (No Fiscal Impact)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to an agreement with Outfront Media LLC, for the provision of Digital Billboards and
Digital Banners on City owned properties amending the termination clause
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Amendments to Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering for OnCall
Construction Management and Inspection Services
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the standard agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering to provide
oncall construction management and inspection services and increase the contract
amount by $3,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000, for the remaining
term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Elite Command Training to Provide Training Services for the Urban
Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2021 FY2025 (Specification No. 24131A)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear
agreement, with two, oneyear renewal options, with Elite Command Training to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2028 in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $498,672 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated for Blood Technician
Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear
agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated to perform blood
technician services for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $64,520, for
the period of March 5, 2025 through March 4, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Second Amendment to Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for automated parking citation and
processing services in the additional amount of $840,000, for a total aggregate
amount not to exceed $2,840,000, and exercise the first oneyear extension option
through February 14, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202403 – An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter
41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs)
First Reading January 21, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202403 amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to accessory dwelling units to be in compliance
with changes to state law enacted under Senate Bill 1211 and make other minor
clarifying changes.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3076 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II (USE DISTRICTS) OF
CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHANGES TO
STATE LAW ENACTED UNDER SENATE BILL 1211 AND MAKE OTHER MINOR
CLARIFYING CHANGES
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
18.Appoint Members to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee and
Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Appoint members to serve as representatives through
December 2026 to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee
2. Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2021089
ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELESSNESS CITY COUNCIL
STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE AND THE LEGISLATIVE CITY COUNCIL STANDING
SUBCOMMITTEE
19.Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2019107 Regarding 2019 Environmental
Approvals for Project Located at 2525 North Main Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019107 (1)
adopting environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act; (2) certifying the final environmental impact report (SCH #2018021031),
(3) adopting a statement of overriding considerations for the proposed project, (4)
adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and (5) approving the
proposed Addington multifamily residential project located within the City of Santa
Ana at 2525 North Main Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019107 (1)
ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (2) CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2018021031), (3) ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT, (4) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM, AND (5) APPROVING THE PROPOSED ADDINGTON MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET
20.Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2112 Prohibiting the Award of
Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of the Mayor, City
Council Members, or City Officials
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance amending
Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2112, which prohibits
awarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate family members of the
Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2112 CONCERNING THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST AWARDING OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS OR
GRANTS TO ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, OR CITY OFFICIALS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to complete the following: (1)
Reconvene the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group within the next 30 days and provide
a written update to the City Council within this same time frame; and (2) provide on
going written updates, at least once every 30 days, relating to activities undertaken by
the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group and actions taken by the City Manager or their
designee in response to recommendations by the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group –
Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. January 23, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – League of California Cities Policy Committee
Meeting (Housing, Community, and Economic Development – Public Safety – Revenue and
Taxation) – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Public Hearing – TAC and THRIVE 5Year Subsidy Reports
2. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 28, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaFebruary 4, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item or ii) agenda/general comments. You mayrequest to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand fromZoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number orZoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak.Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each callerwill be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakerswanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.
for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand
BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m.
will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE
CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in
the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230129
B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. City of Santa Ana,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230134
C. City of Santa Ana v. Hashtagpinpoint Corporation, Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30202201296331
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) of the Government Code: Thirty
seven (37) matters:
1. Government Tort Claim: Jorge Arroyo
2. Government Tort Claim: Luis Barragan
3. Government Tort Claim: Ryan Bell
4. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Buan
5. Government Tort Claim: Axel Calles
6. Government Tort Claim: Nick Cavendish
7. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Chavez
8. Government Tort Claim: Craig Cofer
9. Government Tort Claim: Justin Collins
10. Government Tort Claim: Gerardo Corona
11 . Government Tort Claim: Manlio Cuevas
12. Government Tort Claim: Blake Duarte
13. Government Tort Claim: Leo Gonzalez
14. Government Tort Claim: Michael Griffith
15. Government Tort Claim: Steven Guerrero
16. Government Tort Claim: Gabriel Gutierrez
17. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Ibarra
18. Government Tort Claim: Zack Jezulin
19. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Kien
20. Government Tort Claim: Tyler Liggett
21. Government Tort Claim: James Marquez
22. Government Tort Claim: Scott Meyer
23. Government Tort Claim: Matthew Nunez
24. Government Tort Claim: Dania Osorio (Gray)
25. Government Tort Claim: Daniel Padron
26. Government Tort Claim: Joshua Park
27. Government Tort Claim: Nicholas Provencio
28. Government Tort Claim: Nicole Quijas
29. Government Tort Claim: Collin Reedy
30. Government Tort Claim: Gavin Roelofs
31. Government Tort Claim: Sonia Rojo
32. Government Tort Claim: Michael Smith
33. Government Tort Claim: Britain Speakman
34. Government Tort Claim: Judith Valdez
35. Government Tort Claim: Monica Velasco
36. Government Tort Claim: Robert Velasco
37. Government Tort Claim: Robert Santaella
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Mater Dei High School
Girls Volleyball Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County Fire
Authority Proclaiming February 28, 2025 National Burn Awareness Week 2025
3.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Lightning Youth
Academy for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by
Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to a Full Term Expiring December
12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths of
Office.
1. Indigo Vu – Arts and Culture Commission
2. Ignacio Rincon – Historic Resources Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2
326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
3. Joshua Jogwe – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
(Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4. Bao Pham – Planning Commission
5. Keith Carpenter – Police Oversight Commission
6. Cat Pham – Youth Commission
7.Appoint Tracy La Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to
the Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Tracy La to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Agreement Amendment to Add Lobbyist Registration Forms and Reports to Online
Electronic Filing System (General Fund)
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
agreement with NetFile to add a Lobbyist EFiling and Administration System to the
existing online subscription services for FPPC filing, increasing the compensation by
$25,584 for a total amount nottoexceed $120,584, and exerting the twoyear
extension expiring July 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
9.California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue (Project No. 236701)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue as a Categorical
Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Categorical
Exemption number ER20254 was filed for this Project pursuant to California Code of
Regulations Title 14, Section 15301(c).
10.Purchase Order to Western Truck Exchange for One Ford F550 Stakebed Truck
(Specification No. 24143) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a purchase
order to Western Truck Exchange for one, new/unused 2024 Ford F550 Stakebed
Truck in an amount of $127,818 plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total
amount not to exceed $132,818.
11.First Amendment to Agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the Placing of
Advertisements and Maintenance of Bus Shelters
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the placing of advertisements and
maintenance of bus shelters (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.First Amendment to Agreement with Outfront Media LLC for the Provision of Digital
Billboards and Digital Banners on City Owned Properties (No Fiscal Impact)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to an agreement with Outfront Media LLC, for the provision of Digital Billboards and
Digital Banners on City owned properties amending the termination clause
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Amendments to Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering for OnCall
Construction Management and Inspection Services
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the standard agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering to provide
oncall construction management and inspection services and increase the contract
amount by $3,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000, for the remaining
term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Elite Command Training to Provide Training Services for the Urban
Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2021 FY2025 (Specification No. 24131A)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear
agreement, with two, oneyear renewal options, with Elite Command Training to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2028 in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $498,672 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated for Blood Technician
Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear
agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated to perform blood
technician services for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $64,520, for
the period of March 5, 2025 through March 4, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Second Amendment to Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for automated parking citation and
processing services in the additional amount of $840,000, for a total aggregate
amount not to exceed $2,840,000, and exercise the first oneyear extension option
through February 14, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202403 – An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter
41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs)
First Reading January 21, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202403 amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to accessory dwelling units to be in compliance
with changes to state law enacted under Senate Bill 1211 and make other minor
clarifying changes.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3076 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II (USE DISTRICTS) OF
CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHANGES TO
STATE LAW ENACTED UNDER SENATE BILL 1211 AND MAKE OTHER MINOR
CLARIFYING CHANGES
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
18.Appoint Members to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee and
Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Appoint members to serve as representatives through
December 2026 to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee
2. Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2021089
ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELESSNESS CITY COUNCIL
STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE AND THE LEGISLATIVE CITY COUNCIL STANDING
SUBCOMMITTEE
19.Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2019107 Regarding 2019 Environmental
Approvals for Project Located at 2525 North Main Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019107 (1)
adopting environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act; (2) certifying the final environmental impact report (SCH #2018021031),
(3) adopting a statement of overriding considerations for the proposed project, (4)
adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and (5) approving the
proposed Addington multifamily residential project located within the City of Santa
Ana at 2525 North Main Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019107 (1)
ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (2) CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2018021031), (3) ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT, (4) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM, AND (5) APPROVING THE PROPOSED ADDINGTON MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET
20.Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2112 Prohibiting the Award of
Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of the Mayor, City
Council Members, or City Officials
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance amending
Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2112, which prohibits
awarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate family members of the
Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2112 CONCERNING THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST AWARDING OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS OR
GRANTS TO ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, OR CITY OFFICIALS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to complete the following: (1)
Reconvene the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group within the next 30 days and provide
a written update to the City Council within this same time frame; and (2) provide on
going written updates, at least once every 30 days, relating to activities undertaken by
the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group and actions taken by the City Manager or their
designee in response to recommendations by the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group –
Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. January 23, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – League of California Cities Policy Committee
Meeting (Housing, Community, and Economic Development – Public Safety – Revenue and
Taxation) – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Public Hearing – TAC and THRIVE 5Year Subsidy Reports
2. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 28, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
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City Council Meeting AgendaFebruary 4, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item or ii) agenda/general comments. You mayrequest to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand fromZoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number orZoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak.Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each callerwill be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakerswanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for
each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in
a new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al.
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230129
B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. City of Santa Ana,
Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230134
C. City of Santa Ana v. Hashtagpinpoint Corporation, Orange County Superior Court
Case No. 30202201296331
2.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) of the Government Code: Thirty
seven (37) matters:
1. Government Tort Claim: Jorge Arroyo
2. Government Tort Claim: Luis Barragan
3. Government Tort Claim: Ryan Bell
4. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Buan
5. Government Tort Claim: Axel Calles
6. Government Tort Claim: Nick Cavendish
7. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Chavez
8. Government Tort Claim: Craig Cofer
9. Government Tort Claim: Justin Collins
10. Government Tort Claim: Gerardo Corona
11 . Government Tort Claim: Manlio Cuevas
12. Government Tort Claim: Blake Duarte
13. Government Tort Claim: Leo Gonzalez
14. Government Tort Claim: Michael Griffith
15. Government Tort Claim: Steven Guerrero
16. Government Tort Claim: Gabriel Gutierrez
17. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Ibarra
18. Government Tort Claim: Zack Jezulin
19. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Kien
20. Government Tort Claim: Tyler Liggett
21. Government Tort Claim: James Marquez
22. Government Tort Claim: Scott Meyer
23. Government Tort Claim: Matthew Nunez
24. Government Tort Claim: Dania Osorio (Gray)
25. Government Tort Claim: Daniel Padron
26. Government Tort Claim: Joshua Park
27. Government Tort Claim: Nicholas Provencio
28. Government Tort Claim: Nicole Quijas
29. Government Tort Claim: Collin Reedy
30. Government Tort Claim: Gavin Roelofs
31. Government Tort Claim: Sonia Rojo
32. Government Tort Claim: Michael Smith
33. Government Tort Claim: Britain Speakman
34. Government Tort Claim: Judith Valdez
35. Government Tort Claim: Monica Velasco
36. Government Tort Claim: Robert Velasco
37. Government Tort Claim: Robert Santaella
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Mater Dei High School
Girls Volleyball Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County Fire
Authority Proclaiming February 28, 2025 National Burn Awareness Week 2025
3.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Lightning Youth
Academy for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by
Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to a Full Term Expiring December
12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths of
Office.
1. Indigo Vu – Arts and Culture Commission
2. Ignacio Rincon – Historic Resources Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2
326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
3. Joshua Jogwe – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
(Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4. Bao Pham – Planning Commission
5. Keith Carpenter – Police Oversight Commission
6. Cat Pham – Youth Commission
7.Appoint Tracy La Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to
the Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Tracy La to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Agreement Amendment to Add Lobbyist Registration Forms and Reports to Online
Electronic Filing System (General Fund)
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
agreement with NetFile to add a Lobbyist EFiling and Administration System to the
existing online subscription services for FPPC filing, increasing the compensation by
$25,584 for a total amount nottoexceed $120,584, and exerting the twoyear
extension expiring July 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
9.California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue (Project No. 236701)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue as a Categorical
Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Categorical
Exemption number ER20254 was filed for this Project pursuant to California Code of
Regulations Title 14, Section 15301(c).
10.Purchase Order to Western Truck Exchange for One Ford F550 Stakebed Truck
(Specification No. 24143) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a purchase
order to Western Truck Exchange for one, new/unused 2024 Ford F550 Stakebed
Truck in an amount of $127,818 plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total
amount not to exceed $132,818.
11.First Amendment to Agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the Placing of
Advertisements and Maintenance of Bus Shelters
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the placing of advertisements and
maintenance of bus shelters (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.First Amendment to Agreement with Outfront Media LLC for the Provision of Digital
Billboards and Digital Banners on City Owned Properties (No Fiscal Impact)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to an agreement with Outfront Media LLC, for the provision of Digital Billboards and
Digital Banners on City owned properties amending the termination clause
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Amendments to Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering for OnCall
Construction Management and Inspection Services
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the standard agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering to provide
oncall construction management and inspection services and increase the contract
amount by $3,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000, for the remaining
term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Elite Command Training to Provide Training Services for the Urban
Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2021 FY2025 (Specification No. 24131A)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear
agreement, with two, oneyear renewal options, with Elite Command Training to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2028 in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $498,672 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated for Blood Technician
Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear
agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated to perform blood
technician services for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $64,520, for
the period of March 5, 2025 through March 4, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Second Amendment to Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for automated parking citation and
processing services in the additional amount of $840,000, for a total aggregate
amount not to exceed $2,840,000, and exercise the first oneyear extension option
through February 14, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202403 – An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter
41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs)
First Reading January 21, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202403 amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to accessory dwelling units to be in compliance
with changes to state law enacted under Senate Bill 1211 and make other minor
clarifying changes.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3076 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II (USE DISTRICTS) OF
CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHANGES TO
STATE LAW ENACTED UNDER SENATE BILL 1211 AND MAKE OTHER MINOR
CLARIFYING CHANGES
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
18.Appoint Members to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee and
Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Appoint members to serve as representatives through
December 2026 to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee
2. Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2021089
ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELESSNESS CITY COUNCIL
STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE AND THE LEGISLATIVE CITY COUNCIL STANDING
SUBCOMMITTEE
19.Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2019107 Regarding 2019 Environmental
Approvals for Project Located at 2525 North Main Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019107 (1)
adopting environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act; (2) certifying the final environmental impact report (SCH #2018021031),
(3) adopting a statement of overriding considerations for the proposed project, (4)
adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and (5) approving the
proposed Addington multifamily residential project located within the City of Santa
Ana at 2525 North Main Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019107 (1)
ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (2) CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2018021031), (3) ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT, (4) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM, AND (5) APPROVING THE PROPOSED ADDINGTON MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET
20.Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2112 Prohibiting the Award of
Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of the Mayor, City
Council Members, or City Officials
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance amending
Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2112, which prohibits
awarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate family members of the
Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2112 CONCERNING THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST AWARDING OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS OR
GRANTS TO ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, OR CITY OFFICIALS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to complete the following: (1)
Reconvene the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group within the next 30 days and provide
a written update to the City Council within this same time frame; and (2) provide on
going written updates, at least once every 30 days, relating to activities undertaken by
the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group and actions taken by the City Manager or their
designee in response to recommendations by the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group –
Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. January 23, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – League of California Cities Policy Committee
Meeting (Housing, Community, and Economic Development – Public Safety – Revenue and
Taxation) – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Public Hearing – TAC and THRIVE 5Year Subsidy Reports
2. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 28, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaFebruary 4, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item or ii) agenda/general comments. You mayrequest to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand fromZoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number orZoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak.Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each callerwill be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakerswanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al.Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230129B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. City of Santa Ana,Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230134C. City of Santa Ana v. Hashtagpinpoint Corporation, Orange County Superior CourtCase No. 302022012963312.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TOLITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) of the Government Code: Thirtyseven (37) matters:1. Government Tort Claim: Jorge Arroyo
2. Government Tort Claim: Luis Barragan
3. Government Tort Claim: Ryan Bell
4. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Buan
5. Government Tort Claim: Axel Calles
6. Government Tort Claim: Nick Cavendish
7. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Chavez
8. Government Tort Claim: Craig Cofer
9. Government Tort Claim: Justin Collins
10. Government Tort Claim: Gerardo Corona
11 . Government Tort Claim: Manlio Cuevas
12. Government Tort Claim: Blake Duarte
13. Government Tort Claim: Leo Gonzalez
14. Government Tort Claim: Michael Griffith
15. Government Tort Claim: Steven Guerrero
16. Government Tort Claim: Gabriel Gutierrez
17. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Ibarra
18. Government Tort Claim: Zack Jezulin
19. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Kien
20. Government Tort Claim: Tyler Liggett
21. Government Tort Claim: James Marquez
22. Government Tort Claim: Scott Meyer
23. Government Tort Claim: Matthew Nunez
24. Government Tort Claim: Dania Osorio (Gray)
25. Government Tort Claim: Daniel Padron
26. Government Tort Claim: Joshua Park
27. Government Tort Claim: Nicholas Provencio
28. Government Tort Claim: Nicole Quijas
29. Government Tort Claim: Collin Reedy
30. Government Tort Claim: Gavin Roelofs
31. Government Tort Claim: Sonia Rojo
32. Government Tort Claim: Michael Smith
33. Government Tort Claim: Britain Speakman
34. Government Tort Claim: Judith Valdez
35. Government Tort Claim: Monica Velasco
36. Government Tort Claim: Robert Velasco
37. Government Tort Claim: Robert Santaella
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Mater Dei High School
Girls Volleyball Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County Fire
Authority Proclaiming February 28, 2025 National Burn Awareness Week 2025
3.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Lightning Youth
Academy for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by
Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to a Full Term Expiring December
12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths of
Office.
1. Indigo Vu – Arts and Culture Commission
2. Ignacio Rincon – Historic Resources Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2
326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
3. Joshua Jogwe – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
(Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4. Bao Pham – Planning Commission
5. Keith Carpenter – Police Oversight Commission
6. Cat Pham – Youth Commission
7.Appoint Tracy La Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to
the Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Tracy La to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Agreement Amendment to Add Lobbyist Registration Forms and Reports to Online
Electronic Filing System (General Fund)
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
agreement with NetFile to add a Lobbyist EFiling and Administration System to the
existing online subscription services for FPPC filing, increasing the compensation by
$25,584 for a total amount nottoexceed $120,584, and exerting the twoyear
extension expiring July 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
9.California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue (Project No. 236701)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue as a Categorical
Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Categorical
Exemption number ER20254 was filed for this Project pursuant to California Code of
Regulations Title 14, Section 15301(c).
10.Purchase Order to Western Truck Exchange for One Ford F550 Stakebed Truck
(Specification No. 24143) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a purchase
order to Western Truck Exchange for one, new/unused 2024 Ford F550 Stakebed
Truck in an amount of $127,818 plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total
amount not to exceed $132,818.
11.First Amendment to Agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the Placing of
Advertisements and Maintenance of Bus Shelters
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the placing of advertisements and
maintenance of bus shelters (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.First Amendment to Agreement with Outfront Media LLC for the Provision of Digital
Billboards and Digital Banners on City Owned Properties (No Fiscal Impact)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to an agreement with Outfront Media LLC, for the provision of Digital Billboards and
Digital Banners on City owned properties amending the termination clause
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Amendments to Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering for OnCall
Construction Management and Inspection Services
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the standard agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering to provide
oncall construction management and inspection services and increase the contract
amount by $3,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000, for the remaining
term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Elite Command Training to Provide Training Services for the Urban
Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2021 FY2025 (Specification No. 24131A)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear
agreement, with two, oneyear renewal options, with Elite Command Training to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2028 in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $498,672 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated for Blood Technician
Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear
agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated to perform blood
technician services for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $64,520, for
the period of March 5, 2025 through March 4, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Second Amendment to Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for automated parking citation and
processing services in the additional amount of $840,000, for a total aggregate
amount not to exceed $2,840,000, and exercise the first oneyear extension option
through February 14, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202403 – An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter
41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs)
First Reading January 21, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202403 amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to accessory dwelling units to be in compliance
with changes to state law enacted under Senate Bill 1211 and make other minor
clarifying changes.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3076 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II (USE DISTRICTS) OF
CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHANGES TO
STATE LAW ENACTED UNDER SENATE BILL 1211 AND MAKE OTHER MINOR
CLARIFYING CHANGES
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
18.Appoint Members to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee and
Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Appoint members to serve as representatives through
December 2026 to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee
2. Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2021089
ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELESSNESS CITY COUNCIL
STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE AND THE LEGISLATIVE CITY COUNCIL STANDING
SUBCOMMITTEE
19.Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2019107 Regarding 2019 Environmental
Approvals for Project Located at 2525 North Main Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019107 (1)
adopting environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act; (2) certifying the final environmental impact report (SCH #2018021031),
(3) adopting a statement of overriding considerations for the proposed project, (4)
adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and (5) approving the
proposed Addington multifamily residential project located within the City of Santa
Ana at 2525 North Main Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019107 (1)
ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (2) CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2018021031), (3) ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT, (4) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM, AND (5) APPROVING THE PROPOSED ADDINGTON MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET
20.Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2112 Prohibiting the Award of
Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of the Mayor, City
Council Members, or City Officials
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance amending
Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2112, which prohibits
awarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate family members of the
Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2112 CONCERNING THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST AWARDING OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS OR
GRANTS TO ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, OR CITY OFFICIALS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to complete the following: (1)
Reconvene the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group within the next 30 days and provide
a written update to the City Council within this same time frame; and (2) provide on
going written updates, at least once every 30 days, relating to activities undertaken by
the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group and actions taken by the City Manager or their
designee in response to recommendations by the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group –
Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. January 23, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – League of California Cities Policy Committee
Meeting (Housing, Community, and Economic Development – Public Safety – Revenue and
Taxation) – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Public Hearing – TAC and THRIVE 5Year Subsidy Reports
2. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 28, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaFebruary 4, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item or ii) agenda/general comments. You mayrequest to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand fromZoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number orZoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak.Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each callerwill be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakerswanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al.Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230129B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. City of Santa Ana,Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230134C. City of Santa Ana v. Hashtagpinpoint Corporation, Orange County Superior CourtCase No. 302022012963312.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TOLITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) of the Government Code: Thirtyseven (37) matters:1. Government Tort Claim: Jorge Arroyo2. Government Tort Claim: Luis Barragan3. Government Tort Claim: Ryan Bell4. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Buan5. Government Tort Claim: Axel Calles6. Government Tort Claim: Nick Cavendish7. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Chavez8. Government Tort Claim: Craig Cofer9. Government Tort Claim: Justin Collins10. Government Tort Claim: Gerardo Corona11. Government Tort Claim: Manlio Cuevas12. Government Tort Claim: Blake Duarte13. Government Tort Claim: Leo Gonzalez14. Government Tort Claim: Michael Griffith15. Government Tort Claim: Steven Guerrero16. Government Tort Claim: Gabriel Gutierrez17. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Ibarra18. Government Tort Claim: Zack Jezulin19. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Kien20. Government Tort Claim: Tyler Liggett21. Government Tort Claim: James Marquez22. Government Tort Claim: Scott Meyer23. Government Tort Claim: Matthew Nunez24. Government Tort Claim: Dania Osorio (Gray)25. Government Tort Claim: Daniel Padron26. Government Tort Claim: Joshua Park27. Government Tort Claim: Nicholas Provencio28. Government Tort Claim: Nicole Quijas29. Government Tort Claim: Collin Reedy30. Government Tort Claim: Gavin Roelofs31. Government Tort Claim: Sonia Rojo32. Government Tort Claim: Michael Smith33. Government Tort Claim: Britain Speakman34. Government Tort Claim: Judith Valdez35. Government Tort Claim: Monica Velasco36. Government Tort Claim: Robert Velasco37. Government Tort Claim: Robert Santaella
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Mater Dei High School
Girls Volleyball Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship
2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County Fire
Authority Proclaiming February 28, 2025 National Burn Awareness Week 2025
3.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Lightning Youth
Academy for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by
Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to a Full Term Expiring December
12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths of
Office.
1. Indigo Vu – Arts and Culture Commission
2. Ignacio Rincon – Historic Resources Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2
326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
3. Joshua Jogwe – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
(Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4. Bao Pham – Planning Commission
5. Keith Carpenter – Police Oversight Commission
6. Cat Pham – Youth Commission
7.Appoint Tracy La Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to
the Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Tracy La to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Agreement Amendment to Add Lobbyist Registration Forms and Reports to Online
Electronic Filing System (General Fund)
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
agreement with NetFile to add a Lobbyist EFiling and Administration System to the
existing online subscription services for FPPC filing, increasing the compensation by
$25,584 for a total amount nottoexceed $120,584, and exerting the twoyear
extension expiring July 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
9.California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue (Project No. 236701)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue as a Categorical
Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Categorical
Exemption number ER20254 was filed for this Project pursuant to California Code of
Regulations Title 14, Section 15301(c).
10.Purchase Order to Western Truck Exchange for One Ford F550 Stakebed Truck
(Specification No. 24143) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a purchase
order to Western Truck Exchange for one, new/unused 2024 Ford F550 Stakebed
Truck in an amount of $127,818 plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total
amount not to exceed $132,818.
11.First Amendment to Agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the Placing of
Advertisements and Maintenance of Bus Shelters
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the placing of advertisements and
maintenance of bus shelters (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.First Amendment to Agreement with Outfront Media LLC for the Provision of Digital
Billboards and Digital Banners on City Owned Properties (No Fiscal Impact)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to an agreement with Outfront Media LLC, for the provision of Digital Billboards and
Digital Banners on City owned properties amending the termination clause
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Amendments to Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering for OnCall
Construction Management and Inspection Services
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the standard agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering to provide
oncall construction management and inspection services and increase the contract
amount by $3,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000, for the remaining
term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Elite Command Training to Provide Training Services for the Urban
Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2021 FY2025 (Specification No. 24131A)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear
agreement, with two, oneyear renewal options, with Elite Command Training to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2028 in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $498,672 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated for Blood Technician
Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear
agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated to perform blood
technician services for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $64,520, for
the period of March 5, 2025 through March 4, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Second Amendment to Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for automated parking citation and
processing services in the additional amount of $840,000, for a total aggregate
amount not to exceed $2,840,000, and exercise the first oneyear extension option
through February 14, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202403 – An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter
41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs)
First Reading January 21, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202403 amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to accessory dwelling units to be in compliance
with changes to state law enacted under Senate Bill 1211 and make other minor
clarifying changes.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3076 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II (USE DISTRICTS) OF
CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHANGES TO
STATE LAW ENACTED UNDER SENATE BILL 1211 AND MAKE OTHER MINOR
CLARIFYING CHANGES
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
18.Appoint Members to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee and
Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Appoint members to serve as representatives through
December 2026 to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee
2. Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2021089
ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELESSNESS CITY COUNCIL
STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE AND THE LEGISLATIVE CITY COUNCIL STANDING
SUBCOMMITTEE
19.Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2019107 Regarding 2019 Environmental
Approvals for Project Located at 2525 North Main Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019107 (1)
adopting environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act; (2) certifying the final environmental impact report (SCH #2018021031),
(3) adopting a statement of overriding considerations for the proposed project, (4)
adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and (5) approving the
proposed Addington multifamily residential project located within the City of Santa
Ana at 2525 North Main Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019107 (1)
ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (2) CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2018021031), (3) ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT, (4) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM, AND (5) APPROVING THE PROPOSED ADDINGTON MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET
20.Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2112 Prohibiting the Award of
Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of the Mayor, City
Council Members, or City Officials
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance amending
Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2112, which prohibits
awarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate family members of the
Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2112 CONCERNING THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST AWARDING OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS OR
GRANTS TO ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, OR CITY OFFICIALS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to complete the following: (1)
Reconvene the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group within the next 30 days and provide
a written update to the City Council within this same time frame; and (2) provide on
going written updates, at least once every 30 days, relating to activities undertaken by
the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group and actions taken by the City Manager or their
designee in response to recommendations by the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group –
Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. January 23, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – League of California Cities Policy Committee
Meeting (Housing, Community, and Economic Development – Public Safety – Revenue and
Taxation) – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Public Hearing – TAC and THRIVE 5Year Subsidy Reports
2. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 28, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaFebruary 4, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item or ii) agenda/general comments. You mayrequest to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand fromZoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number orZoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak.Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each callerwill be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakerswanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al.Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230129B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. City of Santa Ana,Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230134C. City of Santa Ana v. Hashtagpinpoint Corporation, Orange County Superior CourtCase No. 302022012963312.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TOLITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) of the Government Code: Thirtyseven (37) matters:1. Government Tort Claim: Jorge Arroyo2. Government Tort Claim: Luis Barragan3. Government Tort Claim: Ryan Bell4. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Buan5. Government Tort Claim: Axel Calles6. Government Tort Claim: Nick Cavendish7. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Chavez8. Government Tort Claim: Craig Cofer9. Government Tort Claim: Justin Collins10. Government Tort Claim: Gerardo Corona11. Government Tort Claim: Manlio Cuevas12. Government Tort Claim: Blake Duarte13. Government Tort Claim: Leo Gonzalez14. Government Tort Claim: Michael Griffith15. Government Tort Claim: Steven Guerrero16. Government Tort Claim: Gabriel Gutierrez17. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Ibarra18. Government Tort Claim: Zack Jezulin19. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Kien20. Government Tort Claim: Tyler Liggett21. Government Tort Claim: James Marquez22. Government Tort Claim: Scott Meyer23. Government Tort Claim: Matthew Nunez24. Government Tort Claim: Dania Osorio (Gray)25. Government Tort Claim: Daniel Padron26. Government Tort Claim: Joshua Park27. Government Tort Claim: Nicholas Provencio28. Government Tort Claim: Nicole Quijas29. Government Tort Claim: Collin Reedy30. Government Tort Claim: Gavin Roelofs31. Government Tort Claim: Sonia Rojo32. Government Tort Claim: Michael Smith33. Government Tort Claim: Britain Speakman34. Government Tort Claim: Judith Valdez35. Government Tort Claim: Monica Velasco36. Government Tort Claim: Robert Velasco37. Government Tort Claim: Robert SantaellaRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob BarnettADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Mater Dei High SchoolGirls Volleyball Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County FireAuthority Proclaiming February 28, 2025 National Burn Awareness Week 20253.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Lightning YouthAcademy for Outstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by
Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to a Full Term Expiring December
12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths of
Office.
1. Indigo Vu – Arts and Culture Commission
2. Ignacio Rincon – Historic Resources Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2
326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
3. Joshua Jogwe – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
(Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4. Bao Pham – Planning Commission
5. Keith Carpenter – Police Oversight Commission
6. Cat Pham – Youth Commission
7.Appoint Tracy La Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to
the Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Tracy La to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Agreement Amendment to Add Lobbyist Registration Forms and Reports to Online
Electronic Filing System (General Fund)
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
agreement with NetFile to add a Lobbyist EFiling and Administration System to the
existing online subscription services for FPPC filing, increasing the compensation by
$25,584 for a total amount nottoexceed $120,584, and exerting the twoyear
extension expiring July 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
9.California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue (Project No. 236701)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue as a Categorical
Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Categorical
Exemption number ER20254 was filed for this Project pursuant to California Code of
Regulations Title 14, Section 15301(c).
10.Purchase Order to Western Truck Exchange for One Ford F550 Stakebed Truck
(Specification No. 24143) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a purchase
order to Western Truck Exchange for one, new/unused 2024 Ford F550 Stakebed
Truck in an amount of $127,818 plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total
amount not to exceed $132,818.
11.First Amendment to Agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the Placing of
Advertisements and Maintenance of Bus Shelters
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the placing of advertisements and
maintenance of bus shelters (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.First Amendment to Agreement with Outfront Media LLC for the Provision of Digital
Billboards and Digital Banners on City Owned Properties (No Fiscal Impact)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to an agreement with Outfront Media LLC, for the provision of Digital Billboards and
Digital Banners on City owned properties amending the termination clause
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Amendments to Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering for OnCall
Construction Management and Inspection Services
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the standard agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering to provide
oncall construction management and inspection services and increase the contract
amount by $3,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000, for the remaining
term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Elite Command Training to Provide Training Services for the Urban
Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2021 FY2025 (Specification No. 24131A)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear
agreement, with two, oneyear renewal options, with Elite Command Training to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2028 in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $498,672 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated for Blood Technician
Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear
agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated to perform blood
technician services for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $64,520, for
the period of March 5, 2025 through March 4, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Second Amendment to Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for automated parking citation and
processing services in the additional amount of $840,000, for a total aggregate
amount not to exceed $2,840,000, and exercise the first oneyear extension option
through February 14, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202403 – An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter
41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs)
First Reading January 21, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202403 amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to accessory dwelling units to be in compliance
with changes to state law enacted under Senate Bill 1211 and make other minor
clarifying changes.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3076 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II (USE DISTRICTS) OF
CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHANGES TO
STATE LAW ENACTED UNDER SENATE BILL 1211 AND MAKE OTHER MINOR
CLARIFYING CHANGES
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
18.Appoint Members to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee and
Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Appoint members to serve as representatives through
December 2026 to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee
2. Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2021089
ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELESSNESS CITY COUNCIL
STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE AND THE LEGISLATIVE CITY COUNCIL STANDING
SUBCOMMITTEE
19.Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2019107 Regarding 2019 Environmental
Approvals for Project Located at 2525 North Main Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019107 (1)
adopting environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act; (2) certifying the final environmental impact report (SCH #2018021031),
(3) adopting a statement of overriding considerations for the proposed project, (4)
adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and (5) approving the
proposed Addington multifamily residential project located within the City of Santa
Ana at 2525 North Main Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019107 (1)
ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (2) CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2018021031), (3) ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT, (4) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM, AND (5) APPROVING THE PROPOSED ADDINGTON MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET
20.Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2112 Prohibiting the Award of
Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of the Mayor, City
Council Members, or City Officials
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance amending
Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2112, which prohibits
awarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate family members of the
Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2112 CONCERNING THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST AWARDING OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS OR
GRANTS TO ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, OR CITY OFFICIALS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to complete the following: (1)
Reconvene the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group within the next 30 days and provide
a written update to the City Council within this same time frame; and (2) provide on
going written updates, at least once every 30 days, relating to activities undertaken by
the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group and actions taken by the City Manager or their
designee in response to recommendations by the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group –
Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. January 23, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – League of California Cities Policy Committee
Meeting (Housing, Community, and Economic Development – Public Safety – Revenue and
Taxation) – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Public Hearing – TAC and THRIVE 5Year Subsidy Reports
2. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 28, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaFebruary 4, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item or ii) agenda/general comments. You mayrequest to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand fromZoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number orZoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak.Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each callerwill be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakerswanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al.Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230129B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. City of Santa Ana,Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230134C. City of Santa Ana v. Hashtagpinpoint Corporation, Orange County Superior CourtCase No. 302022012963312.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TOLITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) of the Government Code: Thirtyseven (37) matters:1. Government Tort Claim: Jorge Arroyo2. Government Tort Claim: Luis Barragan3. Government Tort Claim: Ryan Bell4. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Buan5. Government Tort Claim: Axel Calles6. Government Tort Claim: Nick Cavendish7. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Chavez8. Government Tort Claim: Craig Cofer9. Government Tort Claim: Justin Collins10. Government Tort Claim: Gerardo Corona11. Government Tort Claim: Manlio Cuevas12. Government Tort Claim: Blake Duarte13. Government Tort Claim: Leo Gonzalez14. Government Tort Claim: Michael Griffith15. Government Tort Claim: Steven Guerrero16. Government Tort Claim: Gabriel Gutierrez17. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Ibarra18. Government Tort Claim: Zack Jezulin19. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Kien20. Government Tort Claim: Tyler Liggett21. Government Tort Claim: James Marquez22. Government Tort Claim: Scott Meyer23. Government Tort Claim: Matthew Nunez24. Government Tort Claim: Dania Osorio (Gray)25. Government Tort Claim: Daniel Padron26. Government Tort Claim: Joshua Park27. Government Tort Claim: Nicholas Provencio28. Government Tort Claim: Nicole Quijas29. Government Tort Claim: Collin Reedy30. Government Tort Claim: Gavin Roelofs31. Government Tort Claim: Sonia Rojo32. Government Tort Claim: Michael Smith33. Government Tort Claim: Britain Speakman34. Government Tort Claim: Judith Valdez35. Government Tort Claim: Monica Velasco36. Government Tort Claim: Robert Velasco37. Government Tort Claim: Robert SantaellaRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob BarnettADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Mater Dei High SchoolGirls Volleyball Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County FireAuthority Proclaiming February 28, 2025 National Burn Awareness Week 20253.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Lightning YouthAcademy for Outstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated byCouncilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to a Full Term Expiring December12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths ofOffice.1. Indigo Vu – Arts and Culture Commission2. Ignacio Rincon – Historic Resources Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)3. Joshua Jogwe – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission(Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4. Bao Pham – Planning Commission5. Keith Carpenter – Police Oversight Commission6. Cat Pham – Youth Commission7.Appoint Tracy La Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative tothe Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Tracy La to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant
representative and administer the Oath of Office.
8.Agreement Amendment to Add Lobbyist Registration Forms and Reports to Online
Electronic Filing System (General Fund)
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
agreement with NetFile to add a Lobbyist EFiling and Administration System to the
existing online subscription services for FPPC filing, increasing the compensation by
$25,584 for a total amount nottoexceed $120,584, and exerting the twoyear
extension expiring July 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
9.California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue (Project No. 236701)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the Environmental Determination for the Fairview
Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue as a Categorical
Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Categorical
Exemption number ER20254 was filed for this Project pursuant to California Code of
Regulations Title 14, Section 15301(c).
10.Purchase Order to Western Truck Exchange for One Ford F550 Stakebed Truck
(Specification No. 24143) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a purchase
order to Western Truck Exchange for one, new/unused 2024 Ford F550 Stakebed
Truck in an amount of $127,818 plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total
amount not to exceed $132,818.
11.First Amendment to Agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the Placing of
Advertisements and Maintenance of Bus Shelters
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the placing of advertisements and
maintenance of bus shelters (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12.First Amendment to Agreement with Outfront Media LLC for the Provision of Digital
Billboards and Digital Banners on City Owned Properties (No Fiscal Impact)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to an agreement with Outfront Media LLC, for the provision of Digital Billboards and
Digital Banners on City owned properties amending the termination clause
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Amendments to Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering for OnCall
Construction Management and Inspection Services
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the standard agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering to provide
oncall construction management and inspection services and increase the contract
amount by $3,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000, for the remaining
term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Elite Command Training to Provide Training Services for the Urban
Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2021 FY2025 (Specification No. 24131A)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear
agreement, with two, oneyear renewal options, with Elite Command Training to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2028 in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $498,672 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated for Blood Technician
Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear
agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated to perform blood
technician services for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $64,520, for
the period of March 5, 2025 through March 4, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Second Amendment to Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for automated parking citation and
processing services in the additional amount of $840,000, for a total aggregate
amount not to exceed $2,840,000, and exercise the first oneyear extension option
through February 14, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202403 – An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter
41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs)
First Reading January 21, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202403 amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to accessory dwelling units to be in compliance
with changes to state law enacted under Senate Bill 1211 and make other minor
clarifying changes.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3076 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II (USE DISTRICTS) OF
CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHANGES TO
STATE LAW ENACTED UNDER SENATE BILL 1211 AND MAKE OTHER MINOR
CLARIFYING CHANGES
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
18.Appoint Members to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee and
Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Appoint members to serve as representatives through
December 2026 to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee
2. Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2021089
ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELESSNESS CITY COUNCIL
STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE AND THE LEGISLATIVE CITY COUNCIL STANDING
SUBCOMMITTEE
19.Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2019107 Regarding 2019 Environmental
Approvals for Project Located at 2525 North Main Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019107 (1)
adopting environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act; (2) certifying the final environmental impact report (SCH #2018021031),
(3) adopting a statement of overriding considerations for the proposed project, (4)
adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and (5) approving the
proposed Addington multifamily residential project located within the City of Santa
Ana at 2525 North Main Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019107 (1)
ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (2) CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2018021031), (3) ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT, (4) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM, AND (5) APPROVING THE PROPOSED ADDINGTON MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET
20.Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2112 Prohibiting the Award of
Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of the Mayor, City
Council Members, or City Officials
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance amending
Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2112, which prohibits
awarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate family members of the
Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2112 CONCERNING THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST AWARDING OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS OR
GRANTS TO ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, OR CITY OFFICIALS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to complete the following: (1)
Reconvene the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group within the next 30 days and provide
a written update to the City Council within this same time frame; and (2) provide on
going written updates, at least once every 30 days, relating to activities undertaken by
the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group and actions taken by the City Manager or their
designee in response to recommendations by the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group –
Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. January 23, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – League of California Cities Policy Committee
Meeting (Housing, Community, and Economic Development – Public Safety – Revenue and
Taxation) – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Public Hearing – TAC and THRIVE 5Year Subsidy Reports
2. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 28, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaFebruary 4, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item or ii) agenda/general comments. You mayrequest to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand fromZoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number orZoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak.Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each callerwill be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakerswanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al.Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230129B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. City of Santa Ana,Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230134C. City of Santa Ana v. Hashtagpinpoint Corporation, Orange County Superior CourtCase No. 302022012963312.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TOLITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) of the Government Code: Thirtyseven (37) matters:1. Government Tort Claim: Jorge Arroyo2. Government Tort Claim: Luis Barragan3. Government Tort Claim: Ryan Bell4. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Buan5. Government Tort Claim: Axel Calles6. Government Tort Claim: Nick Cavendish7. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Chavez8. Government Tort Claim: Craig Cofer9. Government Tort Claim: Justin Collins10. Government Tort Claim: Gerardo Corona11. Government Tort Claim: Manlio Cuevas12. Government Tort Claim: Blake Duarte13. Government Tort Claim: Leo Gonzalez14. Government Tort Claim: Michael Griffith15. Government Tort Claim: Steven Guerrero16. Government Tort Claim: Gabriel Gutierrez17. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Ibarra18. Government Tort Claim: Zack Jezulin19. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Kien20. Government Tort Claim: Tyler Liggett21. Government Tort Claim: James Marquez22. Government Tort Claim: Scott Meyer23. Government Tort Claim: Matthew Nunez24. Government Tort Claim: Dania Osorio (Gray)25. Government Tort Claim: Daniel Padron26. Government Tort Claim: Joshua Park27. Government Tort Claim: Nicholas Provencio28. Government Tort Claim: Nicole Quijas29. Government Tort Claim: Collin Reedy30. Government Tort Claim: Gavin Roelofs31. Government Tort Claim: Sonia Rojo32. Government Tort Claim: Michael Smith33. Government Tort Claim: Britain Speakman34. Government Tort Claim: Judith Valdez35. Government Tort Claim: Monica Velasco36. Government Tort Claim: Robert Velasco37. Government Tort Claim: Robert SantaellaRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob BarnettADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Mater Dei High SchoolGirls Volleyball Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County FireAuthority Proclaiming February 28, 2025 National Burn Awareness Week 20253.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Lightning YouthAcademy for Outstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated byCouncilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to a Full Term Expiring December12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths ofOffice.1. Indigo Vu – Arts and Culture Commission2. Ignacio Rincon – Historic Resources Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)3. Joshua Jogwe – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission(Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4. Bao Pham – Planning Commission5. Keith Carpenter – Police Oversight Commission6. Cat Pham – Youth Commission7.Appoint Tracy La Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative tothe Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Tracy La to the Rental Housing Board as a tenantrepresentative and administer the Oath of Office.8.Agreement Amendment to Add Lobbyist Registration Forms and Reports to OnlineElectronic Filing System (General Fund)Department(s): City Clerk OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment toagreement with NetFile to add a Lobbyist EFiling and Administration System to theexisting online subscription services for FPPC filing, increasing the compensation by$25,584 for a total amount nottoexceed $120,584, and exerting the twoyearextension expiring July 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).9.California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Determination for the FairviewStreet Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue (Project No. 236701)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the Environmental Determination for the FairviewStreet Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue as a CategoricalExemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CategoricalExemption number ER20254 was filed for this Project pursuant to California Code ofRegulations Title 14, Section 15301(c).10.Purchase Order to Western Truck Exchange for One Ford F550 Stakebed Truck(Specification No. 24143) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a purchaseorder to Western Truck Exchange for one, new/unused 2024 Ford F550 StakebedTruck in an amount of $127,818 plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a totalamount not to exceed $132,818.11.First Amendment to Agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the Placing ofAdvertisements and Maintenance of Bus SheltersDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the placing of advertisements andmaintenance of bus shelters (Agreement No. A2025XXX).12.First Amendment to Agreement with Outfront Media LLC for the Provision of DigitalBillboards and Digital Banners on City Owned Properties (No Fiscal Impact)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to an agreement with Outfront Media LLC, for the provision of Digital Billboards and
Digital Banners on City owned properties amending the termination clause
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13.Amendments to Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering for OnCall
Construction Management and Inspection Services
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the standard agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering to provide
oncall construction management and inspection services and increase the contract
amount by $3,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000, for the remaining
term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreement with Elite Command Training to Provide Training Services for the Urban
Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2021 FY2025 (Specification No. 24131A)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear
agreement, with two, oneyear renewal options, with Elite Command Training to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2028 in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $498,672 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
15.Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated for Blood Technician
Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyear
agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated to perform blood
technician services for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $64,520, for
the period of March 5, 2025 through March 4, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Second Amendment to Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for automated parking citation and
processing services in the additional amount of $840,000, for a total aggregate
amount not to exceed $2,840,000, and exercise the first oneyear extension option
through February 14, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202403 – An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter
41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs)
First Reading January 21, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202403 amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to accessory dwelling units to be in compliance
with changes to state law enacted under Senate Bill 1211 and make other minor
clarifying changes.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3076 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II (USE DISTRICTS) OF
CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHANGES TO
STATE LAW ENACTED UNDER SENATE BILL 1211 AND MAKE OTHER MINOR
CLARIFYING CHANGES
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
18.Appoint Members to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee and
Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Appoint members to serve as representatives through
December 2026 to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee
2. Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2021089
ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELESSNESS CITY COUNCIL
STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE AND THE LEGISLATIVE CITY COUNCIL STANDING
SUBCOMMITTEE
19.Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2019107 Regarding 2019 Environmental
Approvals for Project Located at 2525 North Main Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019107 (1)
adopting environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act; (2) certifying the final environmental impact report (SCH #2018021031),
(3) adopting a statement of overriding considerations for the proposed project, (4)
adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and (5) approving the
proposed Addington multifamily residential project located within the City of Santa
Ana at 2525 North Main Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019107 (1)
ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (2) CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2018021031), (3) ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT, (4) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM, AND (5) APPROVING THE PROPOSED ADDINGTON MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET
20.Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2112 Prohibiting the Award of
Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of the Mayor, City
Council Members, or City Officials
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance amending
Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2112, which prohibits
awarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate family members of the
Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2112 CONCERNING THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST AWARDING OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS OR
GRANTS TO ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, OR CITY OFFICIALS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to complete the following: (1)
Reconvene the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group within the next 30 days and provide
a written update to the City Council within this same time frame; and (2) provide on
going written updates, at least once every 30 days, relating to activities undertaken by
the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group and actions taken by the City Manager or their
designee in response to recommendations by the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group –
Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. January 23, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – League of California Cities Policy Committee
Meeting (Housing, Community, and Economic Development – Public Safety – Revenue and
Taxation) – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Public Hearing – TAC and THRIVE 5Year Subsidy Reports
2. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 28, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaFebruary 4, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item or ii) agenda/general comments. You mayrequest to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand fromZoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number orZoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak.Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each callerwill be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakerswanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al.Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230129B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. City of Santa Ana,Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230134C. City of Santa Ana v. Hashtagpinpoint Corporation, Orange County Superior CourtCase No. 302022012963312.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TOLITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) of the Government Code: Thirtyseven (37) matters:1. Government Tort Claim: Jorge Arroyo2. Government Tort Claim: Luis Barragan3. Government Tort Claim: Ryan Bell4. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Buan5. Government Tort Claim: Axel Calles6. Government Tort Claim: Nick Cavendish7. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Chavez8. Government Tort Claim: Craig Cofer9. Government Tort Claim: Justin Collins10. Government Tort Claim: Gerardo Corona11. Government Tort Claim: Manlio Cuevas12. Government Tort Claim: Blake Duarte13. Government Tort Claim: Leo Gonzalez14. Government Tort Claim: Michael Griffith15. Government Tort Claim: Steven Guerrero16. Government Tort Claim: Gabriel Gutierrez17. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Ibarra18. Government Tort Claim: Zack Jezulin19. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Kien20. Government Tort Claim: Tyler Liggett21. Government Tort Claim: James Marquez22. Government Tort Claim: Scott Meyer23. Government Tort Claim: Matthew Nunez24. Government Tort Claim: Dania Osorio (Gray)25. Government Tort Claim: Daniel Padron26. Government Tort Claim: Joshua Park27. Government Tort Claim: Nicholas Provencio28. Government Tort Claim: Nicole Quijas29. Government Tort Claim: Collin Reedy30. Government Tort Claim: Gavin Roelofs31. Government Tort Claim: Sonia Rojo32. Government Tort Claim: Michael Smith33. Government Tort Claim: Britain Speakman34. Government Tort Claim: Judith Valdez35. Government Tort Claim: Monica Velasco36. Government Tort Claim: Robert Velasco37. Government Tort Claim: Robert SantaellaRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob BarnettADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Mater Dei High SchoolGirls Volleyball Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County FireAuthority Proclaiming February 28, 2025 National Burn Awareness Week 20253.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Lightning YouthAcademy for Outstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated byCouncilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to a Full Term Expiring December12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths ofOffice.1. Indigo Vu – Arts and Culture Commission2. Ignacio Rincon – Historic Resources Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)3. Joshua Jogwe – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission(Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4. Bao Pham – Planning Commission5. Keith Carpenter – Police Oversight Commission6. Cat Pham – Youth Commission7.Appoint Tracy La Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative tothe Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Tracy La to the Rental Housing Board as a tenantrepresentative and administer the Oath of Office.8.Agreement Amendment to Add Lobbyist Registration Forms and Reports to OnlineElectronic Filing System (General Fund)Department(s): City Clerk OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment toagreement with NetFile to add a Lobbyist EFiling and Administration System to theexisting online subscription services for FPPC filing, increasing the compensation by$25,584 for a total amount nottoexceed $120,584, and exerting the twoyearextension expiring July 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).9.California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Determination for the FairviewStreet Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue (Project No. 236701)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the Environmental Determination for the FairviewStreet Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue as a CategoricalExemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CategoricalExemption number ER20254 was filed for this Project pursuant to California Code ofRegulations Title 14, Section 15301(c).10.Purchase Order to Western Truck Exchange for One Ford F550 Stakebed Truck(Specification No. 24143) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a purchaseorder to Western Truck Exchange for one, new/unused 2024 Ford F550 StakebedTruck in an amount of $127,818 plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a totalamount not to exceed $132,818.11.First Amendment to Agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the Placing ofAdvertisements and Maintenance of Bus SheltersDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the placing of advertisements andmaintenance of bus shelters (Agreement No. A2025XXX).12.First Amendment to Agreement with Outfront Media LLC for the Provision of DigitalBillboards and Digital Banners on City Owned Properties (No Fiscal Impact)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto an agreement with Outfront Media LLC, for the provision of Digital Billboards andDigital Banners on City owned properties amending the termination clause(Agreement No. A2025XXX).13.Amendments to Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser AdvisoryManagement, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering for OnCallConstruction Management and Inspection ServicesDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the standard agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser AdvisoryManagement, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering to provideoncall construction management and inspection services and increase the contractamount by $3,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000, for the remainingterm (Agreement No. A2025XXX).14.Agreement with Elite Command Training to Provide Training Services for the UrbanArea Security Initiative Grant Program FY2021 FY2025 (Specification No. 24131A)(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyearagreement, with two, oneyear renewal options, with Elite Command Training toprovide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on anasneeded basis, for the period of February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2028 in anaggregate amount not to exceed $498,672 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated for Blood TechnicianServices (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyearagreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated to perform bloodtechnician services for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $64,520, forthe period of March 5, 2025 through March 4, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).16.Second Amendment to Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a secondamendment to the agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for automated parking citation and
processing services in the additional amount of $840,000, for a total aggregate
amount not to exceed $2,840,000, and exercise the first oneyear extension option
through February 14, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17.Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202403 – An Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter
41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADUs)
First Reading January 21, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.
Published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt Zoning Ordinance
Amendment No. 202403 amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of
the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to accessory dwelling units to be in compliance
with changes to state law enacted under Senate Bill 1211 and make other minor
clarifying changes.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3076 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II (USE DISTRICTS) OF
CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHANGES TO
STATE LAW ENACTED UNDER SENATE BILL 1211 AND MAKE OTHER MINOR
CLARIFYING CHANGES
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
18.Appoint Members to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee and
Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Appoint members to serve as representatives through
December 2026 to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee
2. Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safety
and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2021089
ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELESSNESS CITY COUNCIL
STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE AND THE LEGISLATIVE CITY COUNCIL STANDING
SUBCOMMITTEE
19.Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2019107 Regarding 2019 Environmental
Approvals for Project Located at 2525 North Main Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019107 (1)
adopting environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act; (2) certifying the final environmental impact report (SCH #2018021031),
(3) adopting a statement of overriding considerations for the proposed project, (4)
adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and (5) approving the
proposed Addington multifamily residential project located within the City of Santa
Ana at 2525 North Main Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019107 (1)
ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (2) CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2018021031), (3) ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT, (4) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM, AND (5) APPROVING THE PROPOSED ADDINGTON MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET
20.Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2112 Prohibiting the Award of
Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of the Mayor, City
Council Members, or City Officials
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance amending
Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2112, which prohibits
awarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate family members of the
Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2112 CONCERNING THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST AWARDING OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS OR
GRANTS TO ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, OR CITY OFFICIALS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to complete the following: (1)
Reconvene the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group within the next 30 days and provide
a written update to the City Council within this same time frame; and (2) provide on
going written updates, at least once every 30 days, relating to activities undertaken by
the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group and actions taken by the City Manager or their
designee in response to recommendations by the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group –
Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. January 23, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – League of California Cities Policy Committee
Meeting (Housing, Community, and Economic Development – Public Safety – Revenue and
Taxation) – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Public Hearing – TAC and THRIVE 5Year Subsidy Reports
2. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 28, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaFebruary 4, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item or ii) agenda/general comments. You mayrequest to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand fromZoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number orZoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak.Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each callerwill be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakerswanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al.Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230129B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. City of Santa Ana,Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230134C. City of Santa Ana v. Hashtagpinpoint Corporation, Orange County Superior CourtCase No. 302022012963312.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TOLITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) of the Government Code: Thirtyseven (37) matters:1. Government Tort Claim: Jorge Arroyo2. Government Tort Claim: Luis Barragan3. Government Tort Claim: Ryan Bell4. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Buan5. Government Tort Claim: Axel Calles6. Government Tort Claim: Nick Cavendish7. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Chavez8. Government Tort Claim: Craig Cofer9. Government Tort Claim: Justin Collins10. Government Tort Claim: Gerardo Corona11. Government Tort Claim: Manlio Cuevas12. Government Tort Claim: Blake Duarte13. Government Tort Claim: Leo Gonzalez14. Government Tort Claim: Michael Griffith15. Government Tort Claim: Steven Guerrero16. Government Tort Claim: Gabriel Gutierrez17. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Ibarra18. Government Tort Claim: Zack Jezulin19. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Kien20. Government Tort Claim: Tyler Liggett21. Government Tort Claim: James Marquez22. Government Tort Claim: Scott Meyer23. Government Tort Claim: Matthew Nunez24. Government Tort Claim: Dania Osorio (Gray)25. Government Tort Claim: Daniel Padron26. Government Tort Claim: Joshua Park27. Government Tort Claim: Nicholas Provencio28. Government Tort Claim: Nicole Quijas29. Government Tort Claim: Collin Reedy30. Government Tort Claim: Gavin Roelofs31. Government Tort Claim: Sonia Rojo32. Government Tort Claim: Michael Smith33. Government Tort Claim: Britain Speakman34. Government Tort Claim: Judith Valdez35. Government Tort Claim: Monica Velasco36. Government Tort Claim: Robert Velasco37. Government Tort Claim: Robert SantaellaRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob BarnettADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Mater Dei High SchoolGirls Volleyball Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County FireAuthority Proclaiming February 28, 2025 National Burn Awareness Week 20253.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Lightning YouthAcademy for Outstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated byCouncilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to a Full Term Expiring December12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths ofOffice.1. Indigo Vu – Arts and Culture Commission2. Ignacio Rincon – Historic Resources Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)3. Joshua Jogwe – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission(Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4. Bao Pham – Planning Commission5. Keith Carpenter – Police Oversight Commission6. Cat Pham – Youth Commission7.Appoint Tracy La Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative tothe Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Tracy La to the Rental Housing Board as a tenantrepresentative and administer the Oath of Office.8.Agreement Amendment to Add Lobbyist Registration Forms and Reports to OnlineElectronic Filing System (General Fund)Department(s): City Clerk OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment toagreement with NetFile to add a Lobbyist EFiling and Administration System to theexisting online subscription services for FPPC filing, increasing the compensation by$25,584 for a total amount nottoexceed $120,584, and exerting the twoyearextension expiring July 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).9.California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Determination for the FairviewStreet Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue (Project No. 236701)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the Environmental Determination for the FairviewStreet Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue as a CategoricalExemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CategoricalExemption number ER20254 was filed for this Project pursuant to California Code ofRegulations Title 14, Section 15301(c).10.Purchase Order to Western Truck Exchange for One Ford F550 Stakebed Truck(Specification No. 24143) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a purchaseorder to Western Truck Exchange for one, new/unused 2024 Ford F550 StakebedTruck in an amount of $127,818 plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a totalamount not to exceed $132,818.11.First Amendment to Agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the Placing ofAdvertisements and Maintenance of Bus SheltersDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the placing of advertisements andmaintenance of bus shelters (Agreement No. A2025XXX).12.First Amendment to Agreement with Outfront Media LLC for the Provision of DigitalBillboards and Digital Banners on City Owned Properties (No Fiscal Impact)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto an agreement with Outfront Media LLC, for the provision of Digital Billboards andDigital Banners on City owned properties amending the termination clause(Agreement No. A2025XXX).13.Amendments to Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser AdvisoryManagement, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering for OnCallConstruction Management and Inspection ServicesDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the standard agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser AdvisoryManagement, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering to provideoncall construction management and inspection services and increase the contractamount by $3,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000, for the remainingterm (Agreement No. A2025XXX).14.Agreement with Elite Command Training to Provide Training Services for the UrbanArea Security Initiative Grant Program FY2021 FY2025 (Specification No. 24131A)(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyearagreement, with two, oneyear renewal options, with Elite Command Training toprovide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on anasneeded basis, for the period of February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2028 in anaggregate amount not to exceed $498,672 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated for Blood TechnicianServices (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyearagreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated to perform bloodtechnician services for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $64,520, forthe period of March 5, 2025 through March 4, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).16.Second Amendment to Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a secondamendment to the agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for automated parking citation andprocessing services in the additional amount of $840,000, for a total aggregateamount not to exceed $2,840,000, and exercise the first oneyear extension optionthrough February 14, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).17.Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202403 – An Ordinance ofthe City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units(ADUs) First Reading January 21, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.Published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2025.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt Zoning OrdinanceAmendment No. 202403 amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) ofthe Santa Ana Municipal Code related to accessory dwelling units to be in compliancewith changes to state law enacted under Senate Bill 1211 and make other minorclarifying changes.ORDINANCE NO. NS3076 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II (USE DISTRICTS) OFCHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TOACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHANGES TOSTATE LAW ENACTED UNDER SENATE BILL 1211 AND MAKE OTHER MINORCLARIFYING CHANGES**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR18.Appoint Members to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee andDisband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safetyand Homelessness City Council Standing SubcommitteeDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Appoint members to serve as representatives throughDecember 2026 to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee2. Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safetyand Homelessness City Council Standing SubcommitteeRESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2021089
ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELESSNESS CITY COUNCIL
STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE AND THE LEGISLATIVE CITY COUNCIL STANDING
SUBCOMMITTEE
19.Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2019107 Regarding 2019 Environmental
Approvals for Project Located at 2525 North Main Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019107 (1)
adopting environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental
Quality Act; (2) certifying the final environmental impact report (SCH #2018021031),
(3) adopting a statement of overriding considerations for the proposed project, (4)
adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and (5) approving the
proposed Addington multifamily residential project located within the City of Santa
Ana at 2525 North Main Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019107 (1)
ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (2) CERTIFYING THE FINAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2018021031), (3) ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSED
PROJECT, (4) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING
PROGRAM, AND (5) APPROVING THE PROPOSED ADDINGTON MULTIFAMILY
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AT 2525
NORTH MAIN STREET
20.Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 2 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2112 Prohibiting the Award of
Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of the Mayor, City
Council Members, or City Officials
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance amending
Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2112, which prohibits
awarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate family members of the
Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2112 CONCERNING THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST AWARDING OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS OR
GRANTS TO ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL
MEMBERS, OR CITY OFFICIALS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to complete the following: (1)
Reconvene the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group within the next 30 days and provide
a written update to the City Council within this same time frame; and (2) provide on
going written updates, at least once every 30 days, relating to activities undertaken by
the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group and actions taken by the City Manager or their
designee in response to recommendations by the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group –
Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. January 23, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – League of California Cities Policy Committee
Meeting (Housing, Community, and Economic Development – Public Safety – Revenue and
Taxation) – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Public Hearing – TAC and THRIVE 5Year Subsidy Reports
2. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 28, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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City Council Meeting AgendaFebruary 4, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item or ii) agenda/general comments. You mayrequest to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand fromZoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number orZoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak.Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each callerwill be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakerswanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al.Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230129B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. City of Santa Ana,Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202101230134C. City of Santa Ana v. Hashtagpinpoint Corporation, Orange County Superior CourtCase No. 302022012963312.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TOLITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) or (3) of the Government Code: Thirtyseven (37) matters:1. Government Tort Claim: Jorge Arroyo2. Government Tort Claim: Luis Barragan3. Government Tort Claim: Ryan Bell4. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Buan5. Government Tort Claim: Axel Calles6. Government Tort Claim: Nick Cavendish7. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Chavez8. Government Tort Claim: Craig Cofer9. Government Tort Claim: Justin Collins10. Government Tort Claim: Gerardo Corona11. Government Tort Claim: Manlio Cuevas12. Government Tort Claim: Blake Duarte13. Government Tort Claim: Leo Gonzalez14. Government Tort Claim: Michael Griffith15. Government Tort Claim: Steven Guerrero16. Government Tort Claim: Gabriel Gutierrez17. Government Tort Claim: Isaac Ibarra18. Government Tort Claim: Zack Jezulin19. Government Tort Claim: Jonathan Kien20. Government Tort Claim: Tyler Liggett21. Government Tort Claim: James Marquez22. Government Tort Claim: Scott Meyer23. Government Tort Claim: Matthew Nunez24. Government Tort Claim: Dania Osorio (Gray)25. Government Tort Claim: Daniel Padron26. Government Tort Claim: Joshua Park27. Government Tort Claim: Nicholas Provencio28. Government Tort Claim: Nicole Quijas29. Government Tort Claim: Collin Reedy30. Government Tort Claim: Gavin Roelofs31. Government Tort Claim: Sonia Rojo32. Government Tort Claim: Michael Smith33. Government Tort Claim: Britain Speakman34. Government Tort Claim: Judith Valdez35. Government Tort Claim: Monica Velasco36. Government Tort Claim: Robert Velasco37. Government Tort Claim: Robert SantaellaRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob BarnettADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Mater Dei High SchoolGirls Volleyball Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship2.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County FireAuthority Proclaiming February 28, 2025 National Burn Awareness Week 20253.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Lightning YouthAcademy for Outstanding Contributions to the CommunityCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated byCouncilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to a Full Term Expiring December12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths ofOffice.1. Indigo Vu – Arts and Culture Commission2. Ignacio Rincon – Historic Resources Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)3. Joshua Jogwe – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission(Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4. Bao Pham – Planning Commission5. Keith Carpenter – Police Oversight Commission6. Cat Pham – Youth Commission7.Appoint Tracy La Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative tothe Rental Housing Board for a Full Term Expiring in 2027Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Tracy La to the Rental Housing Board as a tenantrepresentative and administer the Oath of Office.8.Agreement Amendment to Add Lobbyist Registration Forms and Reports to OnlineElectronic Filing System (General Fund)Department(s): City Clerk OfficeRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment toagreement with NetFile to add a Lobbyist EFiling and Administration System to theexisting online subscription services for FPPC filing, increasing the compensation by$25,584 for a total amount nottoexceed $120,584, and exerting the twoyearextension expiring July 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).9.California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Determination for the FairviewStreet Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue (Project No. 236701)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the Environmental Determination for the FairviewStreet Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue as a CategoricalExemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). CategoricalExemption number ER20254 was filed for this Project pursuant to California Code ofRegulations Title 14, Section 15301(c).10.Purchase Order to Western Truck Exchange for One Ford F550 Stakebed Truck(Specification No. 24143) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a purchaseorder to Western Truck Exchange for one, new/unused 2024 Ford F550 StakebedTruck in an amount of $127,818 plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a totalamount not to exceed $132,818.11.First Amendment to Agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the Placing ofAdvertisements and Maintenance of Bus SheltersDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto agreement with Focus Media Group, Inc., for the placing of advertisements andmaintenance of bus shelters (Agreement No. A2025XXX).12.First Amendment to Agreement with Outfront Media LLC for the Provision of DigitalBillboards and Digital Banners on City Owned Properties (No Fiscal Impact)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto an agreement with Outfront Media LLC, for the provision of Digital Billboards andDigital Banners on City owned properties amending the termination clause(Agreement No. A2025XXX).13.Amendments to Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser AdvisoryManagement, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering for OnCallConstruction Management and Inspection ServicesDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendmentto the standard agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser AdvisoryManagement, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering to provideoncall construction management and inspection services and increase the contractamount by $3,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $6,000,000, for the remainingterm (Agreement No. A2025XXX).14.Agreement with Elite Command Training to Provide Training Services for the UrbanArea Security Initiative Grant Program FY2021 FY2025 (Specification No. 24131A)(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyearagreement, with two, oneyear renewal options, with Elite Command Training toprovide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on anasneeded basis, for the period of February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2028 in anaggregate amount not to exceed $498,672 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated for Blood TechnicianServices (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a oneyearagreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy Incorporated to perform bloodtechnician services for the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $64,520, forthe period of March 5, 2025 through March 4, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).16.Second Amendment to Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a secondamendment to the agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for automated parking citation andprocessing services in the additional amount of $840,000, for a total aggregateamount not to exceed $2,840,000, and exercise the first oneyear extension optionthrough February 14, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).17.Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202403 – An Ordinance ofthe City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code relating to Accessory Dwelling Units(ADUs) First Reading January 21, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.Published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2025.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt Zoning OrdinanceAmendment No. 202403 amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) ofthe Santa Ana Municipal Code related to accessory dwelling units to be in compliancewith changes to state law enacted under Senate Bill 1211 and make other minorclarifying changes.ORDINANCE NO. NS3076 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II (USE DISTRICTS) OFCHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TOACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHANGES TOSTATE LAW ENACTED UNDER SENATE BILL 1211 AND MAKE OTHER MINORCLARIFYING CHANGES**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR18.Appoint Members to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee andDisband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safetyand Homelessness City Council Standing SubcommitteeDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: 1. Appoint members to serve as representatives throughDecember 2026 to the Joint School City Council Standing Subcommittee2. Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public Safetyand Homelessness City Council Standing SubcommitteeRESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2021089ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELESSNESS CITY COUNCILSTANDING SUBCOMMITTEE AND THE LEGISLATIVE CITY COUNCIL STANDINGSUBCOMMITTEE19.Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2019107 Regarding 2019 EnvironmentalApprovals for Project Located at 2525 North Main StreetDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a Resolution repealing Resolution No. 2019107 (1)adopting environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California EnvironmentalQuality Act; (2) certifying the final environmental impact report (SCH #2018021031),(3) adopting a statement of overriding considerations for the proposed project, (4)adopting the mitigation monitoring and reporting program, and (5) approving theproposed Addington multifamily residential project located within the City of SantaAna at 2525 North Main Street. RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019107 (1)ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT PURSUANT TO THECALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, (2) CERTIFYING THE FINALENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (SCH #2018021031), (3) ADOPTING ASTATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROPOSEDPROJECT, (4) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTINGPROGRAM, AND (5) APPROVING THE PROPOSED ADDINGTON MULTIFAMILYRESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AT 2525NORTH MAIN STREET20.Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 2 of theSanta Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2112 Prohibiting the Award ofAgreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of the Mayor, CityCouncil Members, or City OfficialsDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance amendingChapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2112, which prohibitsawarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate family members of theMayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2112 CONCERNING THEPROHIBITION AGAINST AWARDING OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS ORGRANTS TO ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCILMEMBERS, OR CITY OFFICIALS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to complete the following: (1)
Reconvene the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group within the next 30 days and provide
a written update to the City Council within this same time frame; and (2) provide on
going written updates, at least once every 30 days, relating to activities undertaken by
the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group and actions taken by the City Manager or their
designee in response to recommendations by the Sanctuary Policy Advisory Group –
Councilmember Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. January 23, 2025 Mayor Amezcua – League of California Cities Policy Committee
Meeting (Housing, Community, and Economic Development – Public Safety – Revenue and
Taxation) – Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Public Hearing – TAC and THRIVE 5Year Subsidy Reports
2. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
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