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February 18, 2025
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
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, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public
hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. 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 5:45 p.m. for all 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 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 5:00 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.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide
comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (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 ).
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 Santa Ana High School
Boys and Girls Wrestling Teams for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Tyrone Tripp and
the Tripp Family in honor of Black History Month and for their Outstanding Contributions
to the Community
3.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified School District
declaring February 19, 2025, as “We Care Day”
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 16 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 February 4, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes of the Regular Meetings of Arts and Culture Commission on November 21,
2024, Workforce Development Board on July 18, 2024, and Youth Commission on
November 18, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Appoint and ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by
Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative for a FullTerm Expiring
December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths of
Office.
1. Miguel Ochoa – Arts and Culture Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),
requires five affirmative votes.)
2. Dwayne Shipp – Community Development Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2
326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
3. Ruby Woo – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (Pursuant
to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4. Nathaniel Greensides – Personnel Board
5. Amalia Mejia – Police Oversight Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),
requires five affirmative votes.)
6. Adrian Ramirez – Youth Commission
7. Michael Chu – Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee
8.Workforce Development Board Bylaws
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.Application to the California Workforce Development Board to Request Governor
Approval to Continue as a Career Services Provider for the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act Title I Grant
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize application submission requesting Governor
approval to continue as a Career Services Provider and an Adult Dislocated Worker
service provider within a Local Workforce Development Area under the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act.
10.Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual
License Subscription (Specification No. 25018) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for
digital forensic annual license subscription for a oneyear term beginning February 18,
2025 and expiring February 17, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $57,110.
11.Purchase Order Contracts with Action Plumbing Supply, LLC, Famcon Pipe & Supply,
Inc., and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Copper Tubing (Specification No. 24095)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors
listed below for copper tubing on an asneeded basis, in an annual aggregate amount
not to exceed $100,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring
February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options for a not to
exceed total of $500,000.
Vendor Location
Action Plumbing Supply, LLC Mira Loma, CA
Famcon Pipe & Supply, Inc.Oxnard, CA
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC Santa Ana, CA
12.Purchase Order Contracts with FilTrek Corporation, Pure Process Filtration Inc., and
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest for Cartridge Filters and Chlorine Filters
(Specification No. 24128) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to the vendors
listed below for cartridge filters and chlorine filters on asneeded basis, for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025
and expiring February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
Vendor Location
FilTrek Corporation Cambridge, Ontario (Canada)
Pure Process Filtration Inc. Garden Grove, CA
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest Visalia, CA
13.Agreement with IDS Group for Architectural Design Services for Santa Ana
Downtown Parking Structures Improvements (Project No. 259004) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with IDS Group for architectural
design services for Santa Ana Downtown Parking Structures Improvements for an
amount of $157,587 plus a 10% contingency of $15,759, for a total amount not to
exceed $173,346, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17,
2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension without additional funds (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., Cannon Corporation, EEC
Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants, Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra
Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC for OnCall Engineering Services
(No. 24083) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc.,
Cannon Corporation, EEC Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants,
Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC to
provide oncall engineering services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February
17, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
15.Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for the First
Street Multimodal Boulevard Study (Project No. 256042) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 funding in the amount of $4,300,000 into the
Public ServicesStreet Safety Projects, State GrantIndirect revenue account and
appropriate the same amount into the State Safety Projects, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority in
an amount not to exceed $4,300,000, for the evaluation and preliminary design of the
First Street Boulevard Study, effective upon full approval of the agreement through
December 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202425 Capital Improvement Program
to include $4,300,000 in study and design funds for the First Street Boulevard
Multimodal Study (Project No. 256042).
16.Second Reading of 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 (Second Reading)
First Reading at the February 4, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by an
unanimous vote of 70. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on February
10, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second 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. NS3077 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
17.Public Hearing for FiveYear Economic Development Subsidy Reports for TACenergy
and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct Public Hearing to consider any written or oral
comments on the information contained in the FiveYear Economic Development
Subsidy reports for TACenergy and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC.
2. Receive and File Reports.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
18.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to direct city staff to bring back the
attached Resolution for Council consideration that would OPPOSE South Coast Air
Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121;
Which will have a profound impact and impose significant costs on millions of
Southern California homeowners, renters and businesses who are already struggling
to make ends meet while providing minimal air quality benefit. – Councilmember
David Penaloza
WORK STUDY SESSION
19.Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff for budget, rates, and
hours of operation that relate to the Parking Enterprise Fund 27.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
2. Transit Zoning Code Updates
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 11, 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 PacketFebruary 18, 2025REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM 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, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public
hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. 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 5:45 p.m. for all 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 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 5:00 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.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide
comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (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 ).
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 Santa Ana High School
Boys and Girls Wrestling Teams for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Tyrone Tripp and
the Tripp Family in honor of Black History Month and for their Outstanding Contributions
to the Community
3.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified School District
declaring February 19, 2025, as “We Care Day”
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 16 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 February 4, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes of the Regular Meetings of Arts and Culture Commission on November 21,
2024, Workforce Development Board on July 18, 2024, and Youth Commission on
November 18, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Appoint and ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by
Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative for a FullTerm Expiring
December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths of
Office.
1. Miguel Ochoa – Arts and Culture Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),
requires five affirmative votes.)
2. Dwayne Shipp – Community Development Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2
326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
3. Ruby Woo – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (Pursuant
to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4. Nathaniel Greensides – Personnel Board
5. Amalia Mejia – Police Oversight Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),
requires five affirmative votes.)
6. Adrian Ramirez – Youth Commission
7. Michael Chu – Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee
8.Workforce Development Board Bylaws
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.Application to the California Workforce Development Board to Request Governor
Approval to Continue as a Career Services Provider for the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act Title I Grant
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize application submission requesting Governor
approval to continue as a Career Services Provider and an Adult Dislocated Worker
service provider within a Local Workforce Development Area under the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act.
10.Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual
License Subscription (Specification No. 25018) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for
digital forensic annual license subscription for a oneyear term beginning February 18,
2025 and expiring February 17, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $57,110.
11.Purchase Order Contracts with Action Plumbing Supply, LLC, Famcon Pipe & Supply,
Inc., and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Copper Tubing (Specification No. 24095)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors
listed below for copper tubing on an asneeded basis, in an annual aggregate amount
not to exceed $100,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring
February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options for a not to
exceed total of $500,000.
Vendor Location
Action Plumbing Supply, LLC Mira Loma, CA
Famcon Pipe & Supply, Inc.Oxnard, CA
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC Santa Ana, CA
12.Purchase Order Contracts with FilTrek Corporation, Pure Process Filtration Inc., and
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest for Cartridge Filters and Chlorine Filters
(Specification No. 24128) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to the vendors
listed below for cartridge filters and chlorine filters on asneeded basis, for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025
and expiring February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
Vendor Location
FilTrek Corporation Cambridge, Ontario (Canada)
Pure Process Filtration Inc. Garden Grove, CA
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest Visalia, CA
13.Agreement with IDS Group for Architectural Design Services for Santa Ana
Downtown Parking Structures Improvements (Project No. 259004) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with IDS Group for architectural
design services for Santa Ana Downtown Parking Structures Improvements for an
amount of $157,587 plus a 10% contingency of $15,759, for a total amount not to
exceed $173,346, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17,
2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension without additional funds (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., Cannon Corporation, EEC
Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants, Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra
Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC for OnCall Engineering Services
(No. 24083) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc.,
Cannon Corporation, EEC Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants,
Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC to
provide oncall engineering services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February
17, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
15.Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for the First
Street Multimodal Boulevard Study (Project No. 256042) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 funding in the amount of $4,300,000 into the
Public ServicesStreet Safety Projects, State GrantIndirect revenue account and
appropriate the same amount into the State Safety Projects, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority in
an amount not to exceed $4,300,000, for the evaluation and preliminary design of the
First Street Boulevard Study, effective upon full approval of the agreement through
December 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202425 Capital Improvement Program
to include $4,300,000 in study and design funds for the First Street Boulevard
Multimodal Study (Project No. 256042).
16.Second Reading of 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 (Second Reading)
First Reading at the February 4, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by an
unanimous vote of 70. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on February
10, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second 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. NS3077 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
17.Public Hearing for FiveYear Economic Development Subsidy Reports for TACenergy
and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct Public Hearing to consider any written or oral
comments on the information contained in the FiveYear Economic Development
Subsidy reports for TACenergy and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC.
2. Receive and File Reports.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
18.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to direct city staff to bring back the
attached Resolution for Council consideration that would OPPOSE South Coast Air
Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121;
Which will have a profound impact and impose significant costs on millions of
Southern California homeowners, renters and businesses who are already struggling
to make ends meet while providing minimal air quality benefit. – Councilmember
David Penaloza
WORK STUDY SESSION
19.Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff for budget, rates, and
hours of operation that relate to the Parking Enterprise Fund 27.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
2. Transit Zoning Code Updates
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 11, 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.
City Council 2 2/18/2025
City Council Meeting PacketFebruary 18, 2025REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM 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/agendasandminutes.CITY 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, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public
hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. 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 5:45 p.m. for all 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 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 5:00 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.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide
comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (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 ).
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 Santa Ana High School
Boys and Girls Wrestling Teams for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Tyrone Tripp and
the Tripp Family in honor of Black History Month and for their Outstanding Contributions
to the Community
3.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified School District
declaring February 19, 2025, as “We Care Day”
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 16 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 February 4, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes of the Regular Meetings of Arts and Culture Commission on November 21,
2024, Workforce Development Board on July 18, 2024, and Youth Commission on
November 18, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Appoint and ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by
Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative for a FullTerm Expiring
December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths of
Office.
1. Miguel Ochoa – Arts and Culture Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),
requires five affirmative votes.)
2. Dwayne Shipp – Community Development Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2
326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
3. Ruby Woo – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (Pursuant
to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4. Nathaniel Greensides – Personnel Board
5. Amalia Mejia – Police Oversight Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),
requires five affirmative votes.)
6. Adrian Ramirez – Youth Commission
7. Michael Chu – Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee
8.Workforce Development Board Bylaws
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.Application to the California Workforce Development Board to Request Governor
Approval to Continue as a Career Services Provider for the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act Title I Grant
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize application submission requesting Governor
approval to continue as a Career Services Provider and an Adult Dislocated Worker
service provider within a Local Workforce Development Area under the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act.
10.Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual
License Subscription (Specification No. 25018) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for
digital forensic annual license subscription for a oneyear term beginning February 18,
2025 and expiring February 17, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $57,110.
11.Purchase Order Contracts with Action Plumbing Supply, LLC, Famcon Pipe & Supply,
Inc., and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Copper Tubing (Specification No. 24095)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors
listed below for copper tubing on an asneeded basis, in an annual aggregate amount
not to exceed $100,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring
February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options for a not to
exceed total of $500,000.
Vendor Location
Action Plumbing Supply, LLC Mira Loma, CA
Famcon Pipe & Supply, Inc.Oxnard, CA
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC Santa Ana, CA
12.Purchase Order Contracts with FilTrek Corporation, Pure Process Filtration Inc., and
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest for Cartridge Filters and Chlorine Filters
(Specification No. 24128) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to the vendors
listed below for cartridge filters and chlorine filters on asneeded basis, for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025
and expiring February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
Vendor Location
FilTrek Corporation Cambridge, Ontario (Canada)
Pure Process Filtration Inc. Garden Grove, CA
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest Visalia, CA
13.Agreement with IDS Group for Architectural Design Services for Santa Ana
Downtown Parking Structures Improvements (Project No. 259004) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with IDS Group for architectural
design services for Santa Ana Downtown Parking Structures Improvements for an
amount of $157,587 plus a 10% contingency of $15,759, for a total amount not to
exceed $173,346, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17,
2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension without additional funds (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., Cannon Corporation, EEC
Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants, Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra
Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC for OnCall Engineering Services
(No. 24083) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc.,
Cannon Corporation, EEC Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants,
Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC to
provide oncall engineering services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February
17, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
15.Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for the First
Street Multimodal Boulevard Study (Project No. 256042) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 funding in the amount of $4,300,000 into the
Public ServicesStreet Safety Projects, State GrantIndirect revenue account and
appropriate the same amount into the State Safety Projects, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority in
an amount not to exceed $4,300,000, for the evaluation and preliminary design of the
First Street Boulevard Study, effective upon full approval of the agreement through
December 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202425 Capital Improvement Program
to include $4,300,000 in study and design funds for the First Street Boulevard
Multimodal Study (Project No. 256042).
16.Second Reading of 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 (Second Reading)
First Reading at the February 4, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by an
unanimous vote of 70. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on February
10, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second 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. NS3077 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
17.Public Hearing for FiveYear Economic Development Subsidy Reports for TACenergy
and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct Public Hearing to consider any written or oral
comments on the information contained in the FiveYear Economic Development
Subsidy reports for TACenergy and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC.
2. Receive and File Reports.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
18.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to direct city staff to bring back the
attached Resolution for Council consideration that would OPPOSE South Coast Air
Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121;
Which will have a profound impact and impose significant costs on millions of
Southern California homeowners, renters and businesses who are already struggling
to make ends meet while providing minimal air quality benefit. – Councilmember
David Penaloza
WORK STUDY SESSION
19.Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff for budget, rates, and
hours of operation that relate to the Parking Enterprise Fund 27.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
2. Transit Zoning Code Updates
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 11, 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.
City Council 3 2/18/2025
City Council Meeting PacketFebruary 18, 2025REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM 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/agendasandminutes.CITY 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, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak 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 5:45 p.m. for all 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 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 5:00 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.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide
comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (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 ).
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 Santa Ana High School
Boys and Girls Wrestling Teams for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Tyrone Tripp and
the Tripp Family in honor of Black History Month and for their Outstanding Contributions
to the Community
3.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified School District
declaring February 19, 2025, as “We Care Day”
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 16 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 February 4, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes of the Regular Meetings of Arts and Culture Commission on November 21,
2024, Workforce Development Board on July 18, 2024, and Youth Commission on
November 18, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Appoint and ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by
Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative for a FullTerm Expiring
December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths of
Office.
1. Miguel Ochoa – Arts and Culture Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),
requires five affirmative votes.)
2. Dwayne Shipp – Community Development Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2
326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
3. Ruby Woo – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (Pursuant
to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4. Nathaniel Greensides – Personnel Board
5. Amalia Mejia – Police Oversight Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),
requires five affirmative votes.)
6. Adrian Ramirez – Youth Commission
7. Michael Chu – Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee
8.Workforce Development Board Bylaws
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.Application to the California Workforce Development Board to Request Governor
Approval to Continue as a Career Services Provider for the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act Title I Grant
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize application submission requesting Governor
approval to continue as a Career Services Provider and an Adult Dislocated Worker
service provider within a Local Workforce Development Area under the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act.
10.Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual
License Subscription (Specification No. 25018) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for
digital forensic annual license subscription for a oneyear term beginning February 18,
2025 and expiring February 17, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $57,110.
11.Purchase Order Contracts with Action Plumbing Supply, LLC, Famcon Pipe & Supply,
Inc., and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Copper Tubing (Specification No. 24095)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors
listed below for copper tubing on an asneeded basis, in an annual aggregate amount
not to exceed $100,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring
February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options for a not to
exceed total of $500,000.
Vendor Location
Action Plumbing Supply, LLC Mira Loma, CA
Famcon Pipe & Supply, Inc.Oxnard, CA
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC Santa Ana, CA
12.Purchase Order Contracts with FilTrek Corporation, Pure Process Filtration Inc., and
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest for Cartridge Filters and Chlorine Filters
(Specification No. 24128) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to the vendors
listed below for cartridge filters and chlorine filters on asneeded basis, for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025
and expiring February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
Vendor Location
FilTrek Corporation Cambridge, Ontario (Canada)
Pure Process Filtration Inc. Garden Grove, CA
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest Visalia, CA
13.Agreement with IDS Group for Architectural Design Services for Santa Ana
Downtown Parking Structures Improvements (Project No. 259004) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with IDS Group for architectural
design services for Santa Ana Downtown Parking Structures Improvements for an
amount of $157,587 plus a 10% contingency of $15,759, for a total amount not to
exceed $173,346, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17,
2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension without additional funds (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., Cannon Corporation, EEC
Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants, Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra
Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC for OnCall Engineering Services
(No. 24083) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc.,
Cannon Corporation, EEC Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants,
Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC to
provide oncall engineering services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February
17, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
15.Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for the First
Street Multimodal Boulevard Study (Project No. 256042) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 funding in the amount of $4,300,000 into the
Public ServicesStreet Safety Projects, State GrantIndirect revenue account and
appropriate the same amount into the State Safety Projects, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority in
an amount not to exceed $4,300,000, for the evaluation and preliminary design of the
First Street Boulevard Study, effective upon full approval of the agreement through
December 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202425 Capital Improvement Program
to include $4,300,000 in study and design funds for the First Street Boulevard
Multimodal Study (Project No. 256042).
16.Second Reading of 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 (Second Reading)
First Reading at the February 4, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by an
unanimous vote of 70. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on February
10, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second 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. NS3077 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
17.Public Hearing for FiveYear Economic Development Subsidy Reports for TACenergy
and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct Public Hearing to consider any written or oral
comments on the information contained in the FiveYear Economic Development
Subsidy reports for TACenergy and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC.
2. Receive and File Reports.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
18.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to direct city staff to bring back the
attached Resolution for Council consideration that would OPPOSE South Coast Air
Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121;
Which will have a profound impact and impose significant costs on millions of
Southern California homeowners, renters and businesses who are already struggling
to make ends meet while providing minimal air quality benefit. – Councilmember
David Penaloza
WORK STUDY SESSION
19.Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff for budget, rates, and
hours of operation that relate to the Parking Enterprise Fund 27.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
2. Transit Zoning Code Updates
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 11, 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.
City Council 4 2/18/2025
City Council Meeting PacketFebruary 18, 2025REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM 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/agendasandminutes.CITY 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, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak 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 5:45 p.m. for all designated public comment periodsas listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session beginswithout the permission of the presiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. 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 5:00 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.2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted 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 ).
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 Santa Ana High School
Boys and Girls Wrestling Teams for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Tyrone Tripp and
the Tripp Family in honor of Black History Month and for their Outstanding Contributions
to the Community
3.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified School District
declaring February 19, 2025, as “We Care Day”
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 16 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 February 4, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes of the Regular Meetings of Arts and Culture Commission on November 21,
2024, Workforce Development Board on July 18, 2024, and Youth Commission on
November 18, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Appoint and ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by
Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative for a FullTerm Expiring
December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths of
Office.
1. Miguel Ochoa – Arts and Culture Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),
requires five affirmative votes.)
2. Dwayne Shipp – Community Development Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2
326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
3. Ruby Woo – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (Pursuant
to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4. Nathaniel Greensides – Personnel Board
5. Amalia Mejia – Police Oversight Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),
requires five affirmative votes.)
6. Adrian Ramirez – Youth Commission
7. Michael Chu – Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee
8.Workforce Development Board Bylaws
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.Application to the California Workforce Development Board to Request Governor
Approval to Continue as a Career Services Provider for the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act Title I Grant
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize application submission requesting Governor
approval to continue as a Career Services Provider and an Adult Dislocated Worker
service provider within a Local Workforce Development Area under the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act.
10.Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual
License Subscription (Specification No. 25018) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for
digital forensic annual license subscription for a oneyear term beginning February 18,
2025 and expiring February 17, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $57,110.
11.Purchase Order Contracts with Action Plumbing Supply, LLC, Famcon Pipe & Supply,
Inc., and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Copper Tubing (Specification No. 24095)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors
listed below for copper tubing on an asneeded basis, in an annual aggregate amount
not to exceed $100,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring
February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options for a not to
exceed total of $500,000.
Vendor Location
Action Plumbing Supply, LLC Mira Loma, CA
Famcon Pipe & Supply, Inc.Oxnard, CA
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC Santa Ana, CA
12.Purchase Order Contracts with FilTrek Corporation, Pure Process Filtration Inc., and
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest for Cartridge Filters and Chlorine Filters
(Specification No. 24128) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to the vendors
listed below for cartridge filters and chlorine filters on asneeded basis, for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025
and expiring February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
Vendor Location
FilTrek Corporation Cambridge, Ontario (Canada)
Pure Process Filtration Inc. Garden Grove, CA
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest Visalia, CA
13.Agreement with IDS Group for Architectural Design Services for Santa Ana
Downtown Parking Structures Improvements (Project No. 259004) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with IDS Group for architectural
design services for Santa Ana Downtown Parking Structures Improvements for an
amount of $157,587 plus a 10% contingency of $15,759, for a total amount not to
exceed $173,346, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17,
2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension without additional funds (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., Cannon Corporation, EEC
Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants, Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra
Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC for OnCall Engineering Services
(No. 24083) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc.,
Cannon Corporation, EEC Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants,
Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC to
provide oncall engineering services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February
17, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
15.Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for the First
Street Multimodal Boulevard Study (Project No. 256042) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 funding in the amount of $4,300,000 into the
Public ServicesStreet Safety Projects, State GrantIndirect revenue account and
appropriate the same amount into the State Safety Projects, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority in
an amount not to exceed $4,300,000, for the evaluation and preliminary design of the
First Street Boulevard Study, effective upon full approval of the agreement through
December 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202425 Capital Improvement Program
to include $4,300,000 in study and design funds for the First Street Boulevard
Multimodal Study (Project No. 256042).
16.Second Reading of 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 (Second Reading)
First Reading at the February 4, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by an
unanimous vote of 70. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on February
10, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second 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. NS3077 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
17.Public Hearing for FiveYear Economic Development Subsidy Reports for TACenergy
and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct Public Hearing to consider any written or oral
comments on the information contained in the FiveYear Economic Development
Subsidy reports for TACenergy and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC.
2. Receive and File Reports.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
18.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to direct city staff to bring back the
attached Resolution for Council consideration that would OPPOSE South Coast Air
Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121;
Which will have a profound impact and impose significant costs on millions of
Southern California homeowners, renters and businesses who are already struggling
to make ends meet while providing minimal air quality benefit. – Councilmember
David Penaloza
WORK STUDY SESSION
19.Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff for budget, rates, and
hours of operation that relate to the Parking Enterprise Fund 27.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
2. Transit Zoning Code Updates
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 11, 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.
City Council 5 2/18/2025
City Council Meeting PacketFebruary 18, 2025REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM 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/agendasandminutes.CITY 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, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak 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 5:45 p.m. for all designated public comment periodsas listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session beginswithout the permission of the presiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. 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 5:00 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.2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted 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 ).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 Santa Ana High SchoolBoys and Girls Wrestling Teams for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Tyrone Tripp andthe Tripp Family in honor of Black History Month and for their Outstanding Contributionsto the Community3.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified School Districtdeclaring February 19, 2025, as “We Care Day”
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 16 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 February 4, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Minutes of the Regular Meetings of Arts and Culture Commission on November 21,
2024, Workforce Development Board on July 18, 2024, and Youth Commission on
November 18, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
7.Appoint and ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by
Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative for a FullTerm Expiring
December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths of
Office.
1. Miguel Ochoa – Arts and Culture Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),
requires five affirmative votes.)
2. Dwayne Shipp – Community Development Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2
326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
3. Ruby Woo – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (Pursuant
to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
4. Nathaniel Greensides – Personnel Board
5. Amalia Mejia – Police Oversight Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),
requires five affirmative votes.)
6. Adrian Ramirez – Youth Commission
7. Michael Chu – Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee
8.Workforce Development Board Bylaws
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.Application to the California Workforce Development Board to Request Governor
Approval to Continue as a Career Services Provider for the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act Title I Grant
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize application submission requesting Governor
approval to continue as a Career Services Provider and an Adult Dislocated Worker
service provider within a Local Workforce Development Area under the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act.
10.Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual
License Subscription (Specification No. 25018) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for
digital forensic annual license subscription for a oneyear term beginning February 18,
2025 and expiring February 17, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $57,110.
11.Purchase Order Contracts with Action Plumbing Supply, LLC, Famcon Pipe & Supply,
Inc., and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Copper Tubing (Specification No. 24095)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors
listed below for copper tubing on an asneeded basis, in an annual aggregate amount
not to exceed $100,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring
February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options for a not to
exceed total of $500,000.
Vendor Location
Action Plumbing Supply, LLC Mira Loma, CA
Famcon Pipe & Supply, Inc.Oxnard, CA
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC Santa Ana, CA
12.Purchase Order Contracts with FilTrek Corporation, Pure Process Filtration Inc., and
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest for Cartridge Filters and Chlorine Filters
(Specification No. 24128) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to the vendors
listed below for cartridge filters and chlorine filters on asneeded basis, for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025
and expiring February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
Vendor Location
FilTrek Corporation Cambridge, Ontario (Canada)
Pure Process Filtration Inc. Garden Grove, CA
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest Visalia, CA
13.Agreement with IDS Group for Architectural Design Services for Santa Ana
Downtown Parking Structures Improvements (Project No. 259004) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with IDS Group for architectural
design services for Santa Ana Downtown Parking Structures Improvements for an
amount of $157,587 plus a 10% contingency of $15,759, for a total amount not to
exceed $173,346, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17,
2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension without additional funds (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., Cannon Corporation, EEC
Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants, Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra
Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC for OnCall Engineering Services
(No. 24083) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc.,
Cannon Corporation, EEC Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants,
Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC to
provide oncall engineering services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February
17, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
15.Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for the First
Street Multimodal Boulevard Study (Project No. 256042) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 funding in the amount of $4,300,000 into the
Public ServicesStreet Safety Projects, State GrantIndirect revenue account and
appropriate the same amount into the State Safety Projects, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority in
an amount not to exceed $4,300,000, for the evaluation and preliminary design of the
First Street Boulevard Study, effective upon full approval of the agreement through
December 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202425 Capital Improvement Program
to include $4,300,000 in study and design funds for the First Street Boulevard
Multimodal Study (Project No. 256042).
16.Second Reading of 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 (Second Reading)
First Reading at the February 4, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by an
unanimous vote of 70. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on February
10, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second 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. NS3077 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
17.Public Hearing for FiveYear Economic Development Subsidy Reports for TACenergy
and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct Public Hearing to consider any written or oral
comments on the information contained in the FiveYear Economic Development
Subsidy reports for TACenergy and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC.
2. Receive and File Reports.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
18.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to direct city staff to bring back the
attached Resolution for Council consideration that would OPPOSE South Coast Air
Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121;
Which will have a profound impact and impose significant costs on millions of
Southern California homeowners, renters and businesses who are already struggling
to make ends meet while providing minimal air quality benefit. – Councilmember
David Penaloza
WORK STUDY SESSION
19.Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff for budget, rates, and
hours of operation that relate to the Parking Enterprise Fund 27.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
2. Transit Zoning Code Updates
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 11, 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 PacketFebruary 18, 2025REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM 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/agendasandminutes.CITY 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, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak 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 5:45 p.m. for all designated public comment periodsas listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session beginswithout the permission of the presiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. 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 5:00 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.2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted 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 ).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 Santa Ana High SchoolBoys and Girls Wrestling Teams for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Tyrone Tripp andthe Tripp Family in honor of Black History Month and for their Outstanding Contributionsto the Community3.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified School Districtdeclaring February 19, 2025, as “We Care Day”PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 16 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 February 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes of the Regular Meetings of Arts and Culture Commission on November 21,2024, Workforce Development Board on July 18, 2024, and Youth Commission onNovember 18, 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Appoint and ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated byCouncilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative for a FullTerm ExpiringDecember 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths ofOffice.1. Miguel Ochoa – Arts and Culture Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),requires five affirmative votes.)2. Dwayne Shipp – Community Development Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)3. Ruby Woo – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (Pursuantto SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4. Nathaniel Greensides – Personnel Board5. Amalia Mejia – Police Oversight Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),
requires five affirmative votes.)
6. Adrian Ramirez – Youth Commission
7. Michael Chu – Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee
8.Workforce Development Board Bylaws
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
9.Application to the California Workforce Development Board to Request Governor
Approval to Continue as a Career Services Provider for the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act Title I Grant
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize application submission requesting Governor
approval to continue as a Career Services Provider and an Adult Dislocated Worker
service provider within a Local Workforce Development Area under the Workforce
Innovation and Opportunity Act.
10.Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual
License Subscription (Specification No. 25018) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for
digital forensic annual license subscription for a oneyear term beginning February 18,
2025 and expiring February 17, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $57,110.
11.Purchase Order Contracts with Action Plumbing Supply, LLC, Famcon Pipe & Supply,
Inc., and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Copper Tubing (Specification No. 24095)
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors
listed below for copper tubing on an asneeded basis, in an annual aggregate amount
not to exceed $100,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring
February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options for a not to
exceed total of $500,000.
Vendor Location
Action Plumbing Supply, LLC Mira Loma, CA
Famcon Pipe & Supply, Inc.Oxnard, CA
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC Santa Ana, CA
12.Purchase Order Contracts with FilTrek Corporation, Pure Process Filtration Inc., and
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest for Cartridge Filters and Chlorine Filters
(Specification No. 24128) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to the vendors
listed below for cartridge filters and chlorine filters on asneeded basis, for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025
and expiring February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
Vendor Location
FilTrek Corporation Cambridge, Ontario (Canada)
Pure Process Filtration Inc. Garden Grove, CA
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest Visalia, CA
13.Agreement with IDS Group for Architectural Design Services for Santa Ana
Downtown Parking Structures Improvements (Project No. 259004) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with IDS Group for architectural
design services for Santa Ana Downtown Parking Structures Improvements for an
amount of $157,587 plus a 10% contingency of $15,759, for a total amount not to
exceed $173,346, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17,
2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension without additional funds (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., Cannon Corporation, EEC
Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants, Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra
Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC for OnCall Engineering Services
(No. 24083) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc.,
Cannon Corporation, EEC Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants,
Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC to
provide oncall engineering services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February
17, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
15.Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for the First
Street Multimodal Boulevard Study (Project No. 256042) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 funding in the amount of $4,300,000 into the
Public ServicesStreet Safety Projects, State GrantIndirect revenue account and
appropriate the same amount into the State Safety Projects, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority in
an amount not to exceed $4,300,000, for the evaluation and preliminary design of the
First Street Boulevard Study, effective upon full approval of the agreement through
December 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202425 Capital Improvement Program
to include $4,300,000 in study and design funds for the First Street Boulevard
Multimodal Study (Project No. 256042).
16.Second Reading of 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 (Second Reading)
First Reading at the February 4, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by an
unanimous vote of 70. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on February
10, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second 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. NS3077 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
17.Public Hearing for FiveYear Economic Development Subsidy Reports for TACenergy
and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct Public Hearing to consider any written or oral
comments on the information contained in the FiveYear Economic Development
Subsidy reports for TACenergy and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC.
2. Receive and File Reports.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
18.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to direct city staff to bring back the
attached Resolution for Council consideration that would OPPOSE South Coast Air
Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121;
Which will have a profound impact and impose significant costs on millions of
Southern California homeowners, renters and businesses who are already struggling
to make ends meet while providing minimal air quality benefit. – Councilmember
David Penaloza
WORK STUDY SESSION
19.Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff for budget, rates, and
hours of operation that relate to the Parking Enterprise Fund 27.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
2. Transit Zoning Code Updates
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 11, 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.
City Council 7 2/18/2025
City Council Meeting PacketFebruary 18, 2025REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM 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/agendasandminutes.CITY 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, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak 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 5:45 p.m. for all designated public comment periodsas listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session beginswithout the permission of the presiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. 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 5:00 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.2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted 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 ).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 Santa Ana High SchoolBoys and Girls Wrestling Teams for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Tyrone Tripp andthe Tripp Family in honor of Black History Month and for their Outstanding Contributionsto the Community3.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified School Districtdeclaring February 19, 2025, as “We Care Day”PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 16 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 February 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes of the Regular Meetings of Arts and Culture Commission on November 21,2024, Workforce Development Board on July 18, 2024, and Youth Commission onNovember 18, 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Appoint and ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated byCouncilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative for a FullTerm ExpiringDecember 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths ofOffice.1. Miguel Ochoa – Arts and Culture Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),requires five affirmative votes.)2. Dwayne Shipp – Community Development Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)3. Ruby Woo – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (Pursuantto SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4. Nathaniel Greensides – Personnel Board5. Amalia Mejia – Police Oversight Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),requires five affirmative votes.)6. Adrian Ramirez – Youth Commission7. Michael Chu – Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee8.Workforce Development Board BylawsDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file.9.Application to the California Workforce Development Board to Request GovernorApproval to Continue as a Career Services Provider for the Workforce Innovation andOpportunity Act Title I GrantDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize application submission requesting Governorapproval to continue as a Career Services Provider and an Adult Dislocated Workerservice provider within a Local Workforce Development Area under the WorkforceInnovation and Opportunity Act.10.Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic AnnualLicense Subscription (Specification No. 25018) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to Magnet Forensics, LLC fordigital forensic annual license subscription for a oneyear term beginning February 18,2025 and expiring February 17, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $57,110.11.Purchase Order Contracts with Action Plumbing Supply, LLC, Famcon Pipe & Supply,Inc., and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Copper Tubing (Specification No. 24095)(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendorslisted below for copper tubing on an asneeded basis, in an annual aggregate amountnot to exceed $100,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiringFebruary 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options for a not toexceed total of $500,000.Vendor Location
Action Plumbing Supply, LLC Mira Loma, CA
Famcon Pipe & Supply, Inc.Oxnard, CA
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC Santa Ana, CA
12.Purchase Order Contracts with FilTrek Corporation, Pure Process Filtration Inc., and
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest for Cartridge Filters and Chlorine Filters
(Specification No. 24128) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to the vendors
listed below for cartridge filters and chlorine filters on asneeded basis, for an
aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025
and expiring February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
Vendor Location
FilTrek Corporation Cambridge, Ontario (Canada)
Pure Process Filtration Inc. Garden Grove, CA
Vytal Filtration TechnologiesWest Visalia, CA
13.Agreement with IDS Group for Architectural Design Services for Santa Ana
Downtown Parking Structures Improvements (Project No. 259004) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with IDS Group for architectural
design services for Santa Ana Downtown Parking Structures Improvements for an
amount of $157,587 plus a 10% contingency of $15,759, for a total amount not to
exceed $173,346, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17,
2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension without additional funds (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
14.Agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., Cannon Corporation, EEC
Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants, Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra
Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC for OnCall Engineering Services
(No. 24083) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc.,
Cannon Corporation, EEC Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants,
Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC to
provide oncall engineering services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed
$2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February
17, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
15.Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for the First
Street Multimodal Boulevard Study (Project No. 256042) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 funding in the amount of $4,300,000 into the
Public ServicesStreet Safety Projects, State GrantIndirect revenue account and
appropriate the same amount into the State Safety Projects, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority in
an amount not to exceed $4,300,000, for the evaluation and preliminary design of the
First Street Boulevard Study, effective upon full approval of the agreement through
December 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202425 Capital Improvement Program
to include $4,300,000 in study and design funds for the First Street Boulevard
Multimodal Study (Project No. 256042).
16.Second Reading of 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 (Second Reading)
First Reading at the February 4, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by an
unanimous vote of 70. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on February
10, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second 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. NS3077 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
17.Public Hearing for FiveYear Economic Development Subsidy Reports for TACenergy
and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct Public Hearing to consider any written or oral
comments on the information contained in the FiveYear Economic Development
Subsidy reports for TACenergy and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC.
2. Receive and File Reports.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
18.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to direct city staff to bring back the
attached Resolution for Council consideration that would OPPOSE South Coast Air
Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121;
Which will have a profound impact and impose significant costs on millions of
Southern California homeowners, renters and businesses who are already struggling
to make ends meet while providing minimal air quality benefit. – Councilmember
David Penaloza
WORK STUDY SESSION
19.Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff for budget, rates, and
hours of operation that relate to the Parking Enterprise Fund 27.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
2. Transit Zoning Code Updates
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 11, 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.
City Council 8 2/18/2025
City Council Meeting PacketFebruary 18, 2025REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM 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/agendasandminutes.CITY 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, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak 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 5:45 p.m. for all designated public comment periodsas listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session beginswithout the permission of the presiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. 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 5:00 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.2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted 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 ).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 Santa Ana High SchoolBoys and Girls Wrestling Teams for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Tyrone Tripp andthe Tripp Family in honor of Black History Month and for their Outstanding Contributionsto the Community3.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified School Districtdeclaring February 19, 2025, as “We Care Day”PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 16 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 February 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes of the Regular Meetings of Arts and Culture Commission on November 21,2024, Workforce Development Board on July 18, 2024, and Youth Commission onNovember 18, 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Appoint and ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated byCouncilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative for a FullTerm ExpiringDecember 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths ofOffice.1. Miguel Ochoa – Arts and Culture Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),requires five affirmative votes.)2. Dwayne Shipp – Community Development Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)3. Ruby Woo – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (Pursuantto SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4. Nathaniel Greensides – Personnel Board5. Amalia Mejia – Police Oversight Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),requires five affirmative votes.)6. Adrian Ramirez – Youth Commission7. Michael Chu – Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee8.Workforce Development Board BylawsDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file.9.Application to the California Workforce Development Board to Request GovernorApproval to Continue as a Career Services Provider for the Workforce Innovation andOpportunity Act Title I GrantDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize application submission requesting Governorapproval to continue as a Career Services Provider and an Adult Dislocated Workerservice provider within a Local Workforce Development Area under the WorkforceInnovation and Opportunity Act.10.Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic AnnualLicense Subscription (Specification No. 25018) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to Magnet Forensics, LLC fordigital forensic annual license subscription for a oneyear term beginning February 18,2025 and expiring February 17, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $57,110.11.Purchase Order Contracts with Action Plumbing Supply, LLC, Famcon Pipe & Supply,Inc., and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Copper Tubing (Specification No. 24095)(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendorslisted below for copper tubing on an asneeded basis, in an annual aggregate amountnot to exceed $100,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiringFebruary 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options for a not toexceed total of $500,000.Vendor LocationAction Plumbing Supply, LLC Mira Loma, CAFamcon Pipe & Supply, Inc.Oxnard, CAFerguson Enterprises, LLC Santa Ana, CA12.Purchase Order Contracts with FilTrek Corporation, Pure Process Filtration Inc., andVytal Filtration TechnologiesWest for Cartridge Filters and Chlorine Filters(Specification No. 24128) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to the vendorslisted below for cartridge filters and chlorine filters on asneeded basis, for anaggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025and expiring February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.Vendor LocationFilTrek Corporation Cambridge, Ontario (Canada)Pure Process Filtration Inc. Garden Grove, CAVytal Filtration TechnologiesWest Visalia, CA13.Agreement with IDS Group for Architectural Design Services for Santa AnaDowntown Parking Structures Improvements (Project No. 259004) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with IDS Group for architecturaldesign services for Santa Ana Downtown Parking Structures Improvements for anamount of $157,587 plus a 10% contingency of $15,759, for a total amount not toexceed $173,346, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17,2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension without additional funds (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).14.Agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., Cannon Corporation, EECEnvironmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants, Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, TetraTech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC for OnCall Engineering Services(No. 24083) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc.,Cannon Corporation, EEC Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants,Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC toprovide oncall engineering services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed$2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February
17, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025
XXX).
15.Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for the First
Street Multimodal Boulevard Study (Project No. 256042) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
Regional Early Action Planning 2.0 funding in the amount of $4,300,000 into the
Public ServicesStreet Safety Projects, State GrantIndirect revenue account and
appropriate the same amount into the State Safety Projects, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority in
an amount not to exceed $4,300,000, for the evaluation and preliminary design of the
First Street Boulevard Study, effective upon full approval of the agreement through
December 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202425 Capital Improvement Program
to include $4,300,000 in study and design funds for the First Street Boulevard
Multimodal Study (Project No. 256042).
16.Second Reading of 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 (Second Reading)
First Reading at the February 4, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by an
unanimous vote of 70. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on February
10, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second 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. NS3077 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
17.Public Hearing for FiveYear Economic Development Subsidy Reports for TACenergy
and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct Public Hearing to consider any written or oral
comments on the information contained in the FiveYear Economic Development
Subsidy reports for TACenergy and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC.
2. Receive and File Reports.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
18.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to direct city staff to bring back the
attached Resolution for Council consideration that would OPPOSE South Coast Air
Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121;
Which will have a profound impact and impose significant costs on millions of
Southern California homeowners, renters and businesses who are already struggling
to make ends meet while providing minimal air quality benefit. – Councilmember
David Penaloza
WORK STUDY SESSION
19.Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff for budget, rates, and
hours of operation that relate to the Parking Enterprise Fund 27.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
2. Transit Zoning Code Updates
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 11, 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.
City Council 9 2/18/2025
City Council Meeting PacketFebruary 18, 2025REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM 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/agendasandminutes.CITY 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, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak 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 5:45 p.m. for all designated public comment periodsas listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session beginswithout the permission of the presiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. 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 5:00 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.2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted 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 ).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 Santa Ana High SchoolBoys and Girls Wrestling Teams for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Tyrone Tripp andthe Tripp Family in honor of Black History Month and for their Outstanding Contributionsto the Community3.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified School Districtdeclaring February 19, 2025, as “We Care Day”PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 16 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 February 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes of the Regular Meetings of Arts and Culture Commission on November 21,2024, Workforce Development Board on July 18, 2024, and Youth Commission onNovember 18, 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Appoint and ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated byCouncilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative for a FullTerm ExpiringDecember 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths ofOffice.1. Miguel Ochoa – Arts and Culture Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),requires five affirmative votes.)2. Dwayne Shipp – Community Development Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)3. Ruby Woo – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (Pursuantto SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4. Nathaniel Greensides – Personnel Board5. Amalia Mejia – Police Oversight Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),requires five affirmative votes.)6. Adrian Ramirez – Youth Commission7. Michael Chu – Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee8.Workforce Development Board BylawsDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file.9.Application to the California Workforce Development Board to Request GovernorApproval to Continue as a Career Services Provider for the Workforce Innovation andOpportunity Act Title I GrantDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize application submission requesting Governorapproval to continue as a Career Services Provider and an Adult Dislocated Workerservice provider within a Local Workforce Development Area under the WorkforceInnovation and Opportunity Act.10.Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic AnnualLicense Subscription (Specification No. 25018) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to Magnet Forensics, LLC fordigital forensic annual license subscription for a oneyear term beginning February 18,2025 and expiring February 17, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $57,110.11.Purchase Order Contracts with Action Plumbing Supply, LLC, Famcon Pipe & Supply,Inc., and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Copper Tubing (Specification No. 24095)(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendorslisted below for copper tubing on an asneeded basis, in an annual aggregate amountnot to exceed $100,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiringFebruary 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options for a not toexceed total of $500,000.Vendor LocationAction Plumbing Supply, LLC Mira Loma, CAFamcon Pipe & Supply, Inc.Oxnard, CAFerguson Enterprises, LLC Santa Ana, CA12.Purchase Order Contracts with FilTrek Corporation, Pure Process Filtration Inc., andVytal Filtration TechnologiesWest for Cartridge Filters and Chlorine Filters(Specification No. 24128) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to the vendorslisted below for cartridge filters and chlorine filters on asneeded basis, for anaggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025and expiring February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.Vendor LocationFilTrek Corporation Cambridge, Ontario (Canada)Pure Process Filtration Inc. Garden Grove, CAVytal Filtration TechnologiesWest Visalia, CA13.Agreement with IDS Group for Architectural Design Services for Santa AnaDowntown Parking Structures Improvements (Project No. 259004) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with IDS Group for architecturaldesign services for Santa Ana Downtown Parking Structures Improvements for anamount of $157,587 plus a 10% contingency of $15,759, for a total amount not toexceed $173,346, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17,2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension without additional funds (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).14.Agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., Cannon Corporation, EECEnvironmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants, Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, TetraTech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC for OnCall Engineering Services(No. 24083) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc.,Cannon Corporation, EEC Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants,Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC toprovide oncall engineering services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed$2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February17, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for the FirstStreet Multimodal Boulevard Study (Project No. 256042) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizingRegional Early Action Planning 2.0 funding in the amount of $4,300,000 into thePublic ServicesStreet Safety Projects, State GrantIndirect revenue account andappropriate the same amount into the State Safety Projects, Improvements OtherThan Building expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).2. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority inan amount not to exceed $4,300,000, for the evaluation and preliminary design of theFirst Street Boulevard Study, effective upon full approval of the agreement throughDecember 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202425 Capital Improvement Programto include $4,300,000 in study and design funds for the First Street BoulevardMultimodal Study (Project No. 256042).16.Second Reading of Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana AmendingChapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2112 Prohibiting theAward of Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of theMayor, City Council Members, or City Officials (Second Reading)First Reading at the February 4, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by anunanimous vote of 70. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on February10, 2025.Department(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinanceamending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2112,which prohibits awarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate familymembers of the Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.ORDINANCE NO. NS3077 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
17.Public Hearing for FiveYear Economic Development Subsidy Reports for TACenergy
and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Conduct Public Hearing to consider any written or oral
comments on the information contained in the FiveYear Economic Development
Subsidy reports for TACenergy and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC.
2. Receive and File Reports.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
18.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to direct city staff to bring back the
attached Resolution for Council consideration that would OPPOSE South Coast Air
Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121;
Which will have a profound impact and impose significant costs on millions of
Southern California homeowners, renters and businesses who are already struggling
to make ends meet while providing minimal air quality benefit. – Councilmember
David Penaloza
WORK STUDY SESSION
19.Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff for budget, rates, and
hours of operation that relate to the Parking Enterprise Fund 27.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
2. Transit Zoning Code Updates
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 11, 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.
City Council 10 2/18/2025
City Council Meeting PacketFebruary 18, 2025REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM 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/agendasandminutes.CITY 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, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) publichearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may requestto 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 IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak 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 5:45 p.m. for all designated public comment periodsas listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session beginswithout the permission of the presiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. 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 5:00 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.2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted 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 ).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 Santa Ana High SchoolBoys and Girls Wrestling Teams for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Tyrone Tripp andthe Tripp Family in honor of Black History Month and for their Outstanding Contributionsto the Community3.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified School Districtdeclaring February 19, 2025, as “We Care Day”PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 16 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 February 4, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Minutes of the Regular Meetings of Arts and Culture Commission on November 21,2024, Workforce Development Board on July 18, 2024, and Youth Commission onNovember 18, 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Receive and file.7.Appoint and ReAppoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated byCouncilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative for a FullTerm ExpiringDecember 12, 2028Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint the following members and administer the Oaths ofOffice.1. Miguel Ochoa – Arts and Culture Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),requires five affirmative votes.)2. Dwayne Shipp – Community Development Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)3. Ruby Woo – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission (Pursuantto SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)4. Nathaniel Greensides – Personnel Board5. Amalia Mejia – Police Oversight Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a),requires five affirmative votes.)6. Adrian Ramirez – Youth Commission7. Michael Chu – Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee8.Workforce Development Board BylawsDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Receive and file.9.Application to the California Workforce Development Board to Request GovernorApproval to Continue as a Career Services Provider for the Workforce Innovation andOpportunity Act Title I GrantDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize application submission requesting Governorapproval to continue as a Career Services Provider and an Adult Dislocated Workerservice provider within a Local Workforce Development Area under the WorkforceInnovation and Opportunity Act.10.Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic AnnualLicense Subscription (Specification No. 25018) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize a purchase order to Magnet Forensics, LLC fordigital forensic annual license subscription for a oneyear term beginning February 18,2025 and expiring February 17, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $57,110.11.Purchase Order Contracts with Action Plumbing Supply, LLC, Famcon Pipe & Supply,Inc., and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Copper Tubing (Specification No. 24095)(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendorslisted below for copper tubing on an asneeded basis, in an annual aggregate amountnot to exceed $100,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiringFebruary 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options for a not toexceed total of $500,000.Vendor LocationAction Plumbing Supply, LLC Mira Loma, CAFamcon Pipe & Supply, Inc.Oxnard, CAFerguson Enterprises, LLC Santa Ana, CA12.Purchase Order Contracts with FilTrek Corporation, Pure Process Filtration Inc., andVytal Filtration TechnologiesWest for Cartridge Filters and Chlorine Filters(Specification No. 24128) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to the vendorslisted below for cartridge filters and chlorine filters on asneeded basis, for anaggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025and expiring February 17, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.Vendor LocationFilTrek Corporation Cambridge, Ontario (Canada)Pure Process Filtration Inc. Garden Grove, CAVytal Filtration TechnologiesWest Visalia, CA13.Agreement with IDS Group for Architectural Design Services for Santa AnaDowntown Parking Structures Improvements (Project No. 259004) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with IDS Group for architecturaldesign services for Santa Ana Downtown Parking Structures Improvements for anamount of $157,587 plus a 10% contingency of $15,759, for a total amount not toexceed $173,346, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17,2027, with a provision for a twoyear extension without additional funds (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).14.Agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., Cannon Corporation, EECEnvironmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants, Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, TetraTech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC for OnCall Engineering Services(No. 24083) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc.,Cannon Corporation, EEC Environmental, HuittZollars, Inc., JIG Consultants,Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC toprovide oncall engineering services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed$2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February17, 2028, with provisions for two oneyear extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).15.Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for the FirstStreet Multimodal Boulevard Study (Project No. 256042) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizingRegional Early Action Planning 2.0 funding in the amount of $4,300,000 into thePublic ServicesStreet Safety Projects, State GrantIndirect revenue account andappropriate the same amount into the State Safety Projects, Improvements OtherThan Building expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).2. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority inan amount not to exceed $4,300,000, for the evaluation and preliminary design of theFirst Street Boulevard Study, effective upon full approval of the agreement throughDecember 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202425 Capital Improvement Programto include $4,300,000 in study and design funds for the First Street BoulevardMultimodal Study (Project No. 256042).16.Second Reading of Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana AmendingChapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2112 Prohibiting theAward of Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of theMayor, City Council Members, or City Officials (Second Reading)First Reading at the February 4, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by anunanimous vote of 70. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on February10, 2025.Department(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinanceamending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2112,which prohibits awarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate familymembers of the Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.ORDINANCE NO. NS3077 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.17.Public Hearing for FiveYear Economic Development Subsidy Reports for TACenergyand THRIVE Santa Ana, LLCLegal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5, 2025.Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Conduct Public Hearing to consider any written or oralcomments on the information contained in the FiveYear Economic DevelopmentSubsidy reports for TACenergy and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC.2. Receive and File Reports.COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS18.Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to direct city staff to bring back theattached Resolution for Council consideration that would OPPOSE South Coast AirQuality Management District’s (SCAQMD) proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121;Which will have a profound impact and impose significant costs on millions ofSouthern California homeowners, renters and businesses who are already strugglingto make ends meet while providing minimal air quality benefit. – CouncilmemberDavid Penaloza WORK STUDY SESSION19.Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27Department(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff for budget, rates, andhours of operation that relate to the Parking Enterprise Fund 27.CITY MANAGER COMMENTSCOUNCIL COMMENTSAB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time formembers of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board orcommission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Fiscal Year 2024/25 MidYear Budget Update
2. Transit Zoning Code Updates
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 11, 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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DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the City Council City of Santa Ana, California
February 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4 :30 P.M.
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 P.M.
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:38 P.M.
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
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Hernandez, Penaloza, Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor
Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Bacerra and Lopez arrived during Closed
Session.
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ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
MINUTES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall stated there were no comments.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting
regular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:39 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice
from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will
prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa
Ana, et al. Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01230129
B. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Doe Officers v. City of Santa
Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01230134
C. City of Santa Ana v. Hashtagpinpoint Corporation, Orange County
Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01296331
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
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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
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 5:41 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tem
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Alvaro Nuñez
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, and Phan, Mayor Pro Tem
Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commander Julian Rodriguez
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: None.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Mater Dei High
School Girls Volleyball Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua announced this item would be rescheduled to a later
date.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County
Fire Authority Proclaiming February 2-8, 2025 National Burn Awareness Week
2025
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MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra presented a proclamation to the Orange
County Fire Authority proclaiming February 2-8, 2025 as National Burn Awareness
Week 2025.
3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the
Lightning Youth Academy for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition 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.
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho announced there was no reportable action.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nuñez announced the appointments of Assistant City
Manager Minh Thai and Assistant City Manager Kat Downs. He announced key
resources “Know Your Rights” on the City website and the availability of City
calendars.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and non-agenda items.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments
received: (26) Agenda Item No. 21 and (104) non-agenda comments.
The following speakers addressed City Council in-person:
1. Orquidea Soriano spoke regarding the protest movement and requested Council
support its residents.
2. Bulldog Jesse expressed concern regarding junk cars parking on public streets.
3. Tonali Leon and Carla Valencia requested Council support its residents and spoke
regarding Agenda Item No. 21.
4. Maria Gonzalez (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding the culture and traditions of
Quiroga Michoacán and requested the City of Santa Ana be an ambassador for
culinary exports.
5. Nadia Jaramillo spoke regarding Santa Ana being a Sanctuary City.
6. Claudia Morales (translation: Spanish) spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 21.
7. Maria Orozco spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 21.
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8. Ana Charco spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 21.
9. Mai Do spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 21.
10. Carlo spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 21.
11. Kayla Asato spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 21.
12. Roberto Herrera spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 21.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 17 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
MINUTES: At 6:39 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.
Councilmember Bacerra pulled Agenda Item No. 9 and 12 for separate discussion and
consideration.
Councilmember Penaloza pulled Agenda Item No. 11 for separate discussion and
consideration.
Councilmember Lopez requested to comment on Agenda Item No. 8.
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
Nos. 4 through 17 with the exception of Agenda Item Nos. 9, 11 and 12 pulled for
separate discussion and consideration, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,
MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 – Pass
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of January 21, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Re-appoint 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. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative
votes.)
4. Bao Pham – Planning Commission
5. Keith Carpenter – Police Oversight Commission
6. Cat Pham – Youth Commission
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall administered the Oaths of Office to the
commissioners who were present.
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.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall administered the Oath of Office to Tracy La.
8. Agreement Amendment to Add Lobbyist Registration Forms and Reports to
Online Electronic Filing System (General Fund)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment
to agreement with NetFile to add a Lobbyist E-Filing and Administration System to
the existing online subscription services for FPPC filing, increasing the
compensation by $25,584 for a total amount not-to-exceed $120,584, and exerting
the two-year extension expiring July 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A-2025-010).
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez spoke in support of the item.
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 9 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND
CONSIDERATION
9. California Environmental Quality Act Environmental Determination for the
Fairview Street Improvements Project from 17th Street to Trask Avenue
(Project No. 23-6701)
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 ER-2025-4 was filed for this Project pursuant to
California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15301(c).
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra asked for clarification regarding potentially
purchasing property, property acquisition and remnant properties, and questioned
why the six foot dedicated bike lane would not have a buffer and what
improvements would happen at the intersection of Fairview and Westminster.
Public Works Director Nabil Saba stated the City’s intent is to fully acquire all four
properties, spoke regarding remnant properties, explained the width of right-of-way
existing, and stated staff can look into having a protected bike lane. He spoke
regarding Santa Ana’s Vision Zero Plan and stated there are plans to have truck
aprons, harden center lines, and dual wheelchair ramps.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended
action for Agenda Item No. 9, as amended to explore protected bike lanes,
seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
Mayor Amezcua asked for clarification regarding protected bike lanes.
Director Saba spoke regarding protected bike lanes.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of protected bike lanes.
Councilmember Lopez expressed concern regarding the lack of design and traffic,
and stated she is not in support of Vision Zero framework.
Mayor Amezcua requested a traffic study by Samueli Academy.
Councilmember Penaloza expressed concern regarding the lack of design.
Discussion ensued regarding the design of the project.
Councilmember Phan spoke in support of the item
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MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended
action for Agenda Item No. 9, as amended to explore protected bike lanes
and conduct a traffic study by Samueli Academy, seconded by Mayor
Amezcua.
The motion carried, 4-3, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,
MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA
NONE
NONE
Status: 4 – 3 – Pass
10. Purchase Order to Western Truck Exchange for One Ford F-550 Stakebed
Truck (Specification No. 24-143) (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of a
purchase order to Western Truck Exchange for one, new/unused 2024 Ford F-550
Stakebed Truck in an amount of $127,818 plus a contingency amount of $5,000,
for a total amount not to exceed $132,818.
AGENDA ITEM NO. 11 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND
CONSIDERATION
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. A-2025-011).
MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza asked why it took three years to identify that
the restrictions were overly vague and not workable. He expressed concern
regarding Public Work’s contract oversight.
Public Works Director Nabil Saba stated the contract was too restrictive and spoke
regarding how the issue came to light.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho explained the issue was initiated by a complaint that
was received years after the contract was put into play and the City was responding
to a threat of litigation letter that was sent. She spoke regarding the original
contract.
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City Manager Alvaro Nuñez stated staff is working on fulfilling their responsibility
with contract management.
MOTION: Councilmember Lopez moved to approve the recommended action
for Agenda Item No. 11, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The motion carried, 6-0-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,
MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND
CONSIDERATION
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. A-2025-012).
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra asked why the City wants to amend the
contract from three to five years, expressed concern regarding the lack of
assurances, and requested Outfront Media look at the Downtown parking
structures as potential sites for digital billboards
Public Works Director Nabil Saba stated the request is from Outfront Media and
spoke regarding the process of complying with CalTrans and permitting.
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez stated staff is confident the project will be completed
in two years.
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MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended
action for Agenda Item No. 12, seconded by Councilmember Lopez.
The motion carried, 6-0-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,
MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
13. Amendments to Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory
Management, LLC, Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering for
On-Call 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 on-call 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 (Core Agreement No. A-2025-013).
14. Agreement with Elite Command Training to Provide Training Services for the
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2021 - FY2025 (Specification
No. 24-131A) (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year
agreement, with two, one-year renewal options, with Elite Command Training to
provide on-going training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
as-needed basis, for the period of February 4, 2025 through February 3, 2028 in an
aggregate amount not to exceed $498,672 (Agreement No. A-2025-014).
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 one-year
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. A-2025-
015).
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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 one-year extension option
through February 14, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2025-016).
17. Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2024-03 – 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 7-
0. 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. 2024-03 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. NS-3076 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**
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua moved and considered Councilmember Requested Items
prior to the 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
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MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez spoke regarding the City of Santa Ana’s
Sanctuary status and ordinance. She requested the Sanctuary Policy Advisory
Group reconvene and be provided with updates at least every 30 days.
Police Chief Robert Rodriguez shared a video regarding the Police Department’s
stance on public safety.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding the importance of public safety and
the RFP related to Immigration Legal Services, in opposition to ICE collaboration,
and in support of the item.
Mayor Amezcua spoke in support of the item, stated Santa Ana is a Sanctuary City,
spoke in opposition to ICE collaboration, and asked the Chief of Police whether
there have been any raids in the City.
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez confirmed that anytime there is any type of whisper or
indication that ICE is in the City staff checks with Police Chief Rodriguez in order to
notify residents.
Police Chief Rodriguez stated the Police Department has received various reports
but there have not been raids in the City.
Mayor Amezcua asked whether an Advisory Group was created.
Brief discussion ensued regarding the formation of a formal Advisory Group
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez spoke in support of the item and the formation of the
Advisory Group.
Councilmember Lopez spoke regarding the sensitive nature of the information.
Councilmember Phan spoke regarding providing resources, public safety, the City’s
Sanctuary ordinance and policies, and standing in solidarity with the community and
not fear.
Councilmember Penaloza stated he is not aware of any sanctuary advisory policy
group , spoke in support of Santa Ana being a Sanctuary City, and spoke regarding
public safety, providing resources, and working with the community.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding public safety and the Police Oversight
Commission’s role and responsibility, and stated the Police Department is not
working with ICE.
City Manager Nuñez reaffirmed Council’s direction to comply with the City’s
Sanctuary Ordinance and have staff develop an approach that meets the laws and
the spirit of the ordinance.
Brief discussion ensued regarding the Immigration Legal Services RFP.
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MINUTES: At 8:23 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered.
18. Appoint Members to the Joint School Collaboration 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 Collaboration City Council Standing Subcommittee
2. Disband the Legislative City Council Standing Subcommittee and the Public
Safety and Homelessness City Council Standing Subcommittee
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-005 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO.
2021-089 ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELESSNESS
CITY COUNCIL STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE AND THE LEGISLATIVE
CITY COUNCIL STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE AND REPEALING
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-082 ESTABLISHING THE JOINT SCHOOL
COLLABORATION STANDING SUBCOMMITTEE BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA AND THE SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall provided a brief summary of the item.
Mayor Amezcua inquired regarding the number of meetings held by the Public
Safety Subcommittee.
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez stated that since he has been at the City Manager’s
Office, the Legislative and Public Safety Sub Committees have not met.
City Clerk Hall clarified that the Legislative Subcommittee last met on September
26, 2023 and held two meeting in 2022 and the Public Safety and Homelessness
Subcommittee has only held one meeting on May 10, 2022.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of disbanding the Public Safety and
Homelessness Subcommittee, the Legislative Subcommittee, and the Joint School
Collaboration Subcommittee.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the resolution as
amended, to disband the Public Safety and Homelessness Subcommittee,
the Legislative Subcommittee, and the Joint School Collaboration
Subcommittee, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
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Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez spoke regarding the Joint School Collaboration
Subcommittee and the benefits of having the subcommittee.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of disbanding the Public Safety and
Homelessness Subcommittee and the Legislative Subcommittee but not the Joint
School Collaboration Subcommittee.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the
resolution as presented to disband the Legislative City Council Standing
Subcommittee and the Public Safety and Homelessness City Council
Standing Subcommittee, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez.
Mayor Amezcua stated she has not received an update on the Joint School
Collaboration Subcommittee, and spoke regarding the City Manager’s and
Superintendent’s relationship. She spoke in support of disbanding all three
subcommittees.
Councilmember Lopez spoke in support of disbanding the Public Safety and
Homelessness Subcommittee and the Legislative Subcommittee but not the Joint
School Collaboration Subcommittee.
Councilmember Phan spoke in support of disbanding the Public Safety and
Homelessness Subcommittee, the Legislative Subcommittee, and the Joint School
Collaboration Subcommittee.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of disbanding the Public Safety and
Homelessness Subcommittee, the Legislative Subcommittee, and the Joint School
Collaboration Subcommittee.
Brief discussion ensued regarding the City’s relationship with the Santa Ana Unified
School District.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the
resolution as presented to disband the Legislative City Council Standing
Subcommittee and the Public Safety and Homelessness City Council
Standing Subcommittee, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez.
The substitute motion failed, 3-4, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
LOPEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
Status: 3 – 4 – Fail
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MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the resolution as
amended, to disband the Public Safety and Homelessness Subcommittee,
the Legislative Subcommittee, and the Joint School Collaboration
Subcommittee, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The original motion carried, 4-3, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
LOPEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ
NONE
NONE
Status: 4 – 3 – Pass
19. Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 2019-107 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. 2019-107 (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. 2025-006 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2019-107 (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 MULTI-
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AT 2525 NORTH MAIN STREET
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 19 as
the listed entity, Vineyard Development, is a client of her employer, Rutan and
Tucker. She left the dais at 8:56 P.M.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of the item.
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MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 19, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The motion carried, 6-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN (recusal)
NONE
Status: 6-0-1– Pass
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan returned to the dais at 8:59 P.M.
20. Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Chapter 2
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2-112 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 2-112, which
prohibits awarding agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate family members
of the Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3077 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 2-112 CONCERNING THE
PROHIBITION AGAINST AWARDING OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS OR
GRANTS TO ANY IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS, OR CITY OFFICIALS
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez thanked staff for their hard work in ensuring
the item was brought back to Council in a timely manner.
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MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 20, seconded by Councilmember Lopez.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,
, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7-0– Pass
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. AGENDA ITEM NO. 21 WAS MOVED PRIOR TO THE BUSINESS
CALENDAR.(See page 12)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS WERE HEARD AFTER THE CLOSED SESSION
REPORT. (See page 5)
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board
or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua disclosed AB1234 travel to the League of California Cities
Policy Committee Meeting in Sacramento, CA on January 23, 2025.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked the public for their participation, spoke of the
importance of sharing only factual information, protecting children affected by family
separation, the importance of good mental health, thanked the City Manager’s Office
and Councilmember Lopez for ensuring that a “Know Your Rights” page was added to
the City website, and highlighted positive City events. He expressed concern regarding
the increase in officer involved shootings, spoke regarding the importance of utilizing
de-escalation practices, and requested staff research Assembly Bill 118.
Councilmember Lopez stated she hosted a clean-up event of Santiago Creek in
partnership with the California Department of Transportation, OC Habitat, and Public
Works, and thanked all the participants whose hard work helped remove over 200
pounds of trash and invasive plants. She announced her community office hours on
February 8, 2024 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. at Mabury Park and thanked the City
Manager’s Office for adding the “Know Your Rights” page to the City website.
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Councilmember Penaloza thanked City Manager Alvaro Nuñez for his hard work during
his tenure as City Manager, congratulated Councilmember Bacerra on his appointment
as Chair of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Board of Directors, and thanked
City staff for their hard work.
Councilmember Phan thanked City staff for their hard work related to the Santa Ana
Tết Festival, announced the new general manager of the Metropolitan Water District,
Deven Upadhyay, reassured residents that water will still be readily available, and
wished everyone a safe week.
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez thanked City Manager Alvaro Nuñez and Parks, Recreation,
and Community Services Director Hawk Scott for all their hard work, reminded those
who participate in marches and protests the importance of doing so, safely, announced
that the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) would be offering immigration
information and the disenrollment of over of 6,000, and the importance continuing rent
stabilization workshops.
Councilmember Bacerra disclosed his travel to on January 24, 2025 to Sacramento for
the League of California Cities Transportation Policy Committee, announced his
community office hours on February 8, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Sandpointe Park,
requested staff extend an invitation to neighboring cities for future Fiestas Patrias, and
reported his appointment as chair of the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Board
of Directors. He thanked City Manager Alvaro Nuñez and Public Works for all of their
hard work.
Mayor Amezcua announced her participation in the Housing, Community, and
Economic Development, Public Safety, and Revenue and Taxation Committee and the
committee’s discussion of Proposition 36, addressed the spreading of misinformation
and the fear it invokes in residents, spoke regarding the layoff of 300 SAUSD
employees, thanked Assemblymember Avelino Valencia for his assistance, and
addressed homelessness is the City. She spoke regarding the budget process, the
increase in violent crimes in the City, and invited everyone to attend Coffee with the
Mayor on February 22, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Historic French Park.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:37 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
___________________________
Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk
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Arts and Culture Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
November 21, 2024
CALL TO ORDER Chairperson
Commission members present:
Hernandez, Lopez-Guerra, Russell, Vu
Staff members present:
Marc Morley, Economic Development Manager
Tram Le, Arts and Culture Specialist
Bianca Zurita, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
1.Excused absences
Recommended Action: Excuse absent commission member(s).
2.Regular meeting minutes of July 18, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
Moved by Commissioner Hernandez, seconded by Commissioner Russell to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 4 – Debra Russell, Indigo Vu, Susie Lopez-Guerra, Joese Hernandez
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0
Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
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3. Investing in the Artist Grant Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the Commission ratify the Fiscal
Year 2024-2025 Investing in the Artist Grant Opportunity funding
recommendations.
Minutes: Tram Le provided information on the Artist Grant funding noting that more
organizations received grants, though the amount awarded was lower.
Commission engaged in Q & A.
Moved by Commissioner Lopez-Guerra, seconded by Commissioner Russell to
Approve.
YES: 4 – Debra Russell, Indigo Vu, Susie Lopez-Guerra, Joese Hernandez
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 0
Status: 4 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***
WORK STUDY SESSION
4. Investing in the Artist Grant 2023-2024 – Grantee Presentations
Minutes: Alex Moscarro of Mariachi Los Santaneros presented a musical piece and
discussed how Mariachi is engaging with the community.
Dance Arts Academy – Sakina Ibrahim presented a PowerPoint presentation and
performed a dance piece.
5. Mural Guidelines Discussion
Minutes: Chair Vu provided a summary of the Mural Guidelines, which will be posted
on the City Website for feedback.
***END OF WORK STUDY SESSION***
COMMENTS
6.
Staff member comments - None
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7.Commission member comments
Minutes:
Commissioner Russell – discussed the mural restoration guidelines and requested
a response.
Commissioner Hernandez – addressed the missed meetings.
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission is scheduled for January 21,
2025 at 5:30 PM.
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Recording Secretary
Bianca L.
Zurita
Digitally signed by
Bianca L. Zurita
Date: 2025.01.21
16:45:12 -08'00'
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Workforce Development Board
Regular Meeting Minutes
July 18, 2024
CAL L TO ORDER Chairperson Campos
ATTENDANCE Board members present:
Campos, Elliott, Garcia, Haley, Hernandez, Korthuis,
Lopez, Milatovich, Miller, Perez, Rivera, Sams,
TsoLui, Varnum
Board members absent:
Araujo, Beasley, Hubbard, Knitter, Loubet,
Ruiz, Tucker
Staff members present:
Deborah Sanchez, Econ Dev Specialist III
Carlos De La Riva, Econ Dev Specialist III
Sandy Barba, Workforce Specialist IV
Bianca Zurita, Recording Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENTS None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.Regular meeting minutes of January 18, 2024
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
2.Excuse the absent Board Member(s)
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent Board Member(s).
3.Employment Development Department – Labor Market Information
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
Moved by Board Member Elliott, seconded by Board Member Miller to Approve
Consent Calendar items.
YES: 14 – David Elliott, Jack Haley, Patrick Korthuis, Maria Rosa Lopez, Enrique Perez,
Johanna Rivera, Daisy Campos, Dennis Varnum, Mat Garcia, Veronica Hernandez, Rhonda
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Miller, Natasha Milatovich, Patty TsoLui, Sams
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 7 – Brent Beasley, Vaniethia Hubbard, Marjorie Knitter,
Robert Ruiz, Robert Tucker, Gail Araujo, Pierre Loubet
Status: 14 – 0 – 0 – 7 – Pass
***END OF CONSENT CALENDAR***
BUSINESS CALENDAR
4.Adopt an Apprenticeship and Incentives Policy
Recommended Action:
1.Adopt an Apprenticeship Policy to provide guidance on the development of
Registered Apprenticeships and implementation at the local level.
2.Adopt an Incentives Policy that provides guidance and establishment of
procedures for incentive payments to participants enrolled in eligible federal
and state workforce grants.
Moved by Board Member Lopez, seconded by Board Member Rivera to Approve.
YES: 14 – David Elliott, Jack Haley, Patrick Korthuis, Maria Rosa Lopez, Enrique Perez,
Johanna Rivera, Daisy Campos, Dennis Varnum, Mat Garcia, Veronica Hernandez, Rhonda
Miller, Natasha Milatovich, Patty TsoLui, Sams
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 7 – Brent Beasley, Vaniethia Hubbard, Marjorie Knitter,
Robert Ruiz, Robert Tucker, Gail Araujo, Pierre Loubet
Status: 14 – 0 – 0 – 7 – Pass
5.Agreement with the Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center for Youth Workforce
Services for Program Year 20242025
Recommended Action: Recommend City Council authorize the Acting City Manager
to execute an agreement with Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center in
the amount not to exceed $300,000 for a one year term beginning August 1, 2024
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
Moved by Board Member Elliott, seconded by Board Member Miller to Approve.
YES: 14 – David Elliott, Jack Haley, Patrick Korthuis, Maria Rosa Lopez, Enrique Perez,
Johanna Rivera, Daisy Campos, Dennis Varnum, Mat Garcia, Veronica Hernandez, Rhonda
Miller, Natasha Milatovich, Patty TsoLui, Sams
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 7 – Brent Beasley, Vaniethia Hubbard, Marjorie Knitter,
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Robert Ruiz, Robert Tucker, Gail Araujo, Pierre Loubet
Status: 14 – 0 – 0 – 7 – Pass
6.Election of Officers for the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for the 2024 2025 Term
Recommended Action: Elect a Chair and a Vice Chairperson for the Santa Ana
Workforce Development Board from the private sector membership to serve for the
PY 20242025 term
Minutes: Board Member Campos self-nominated for the Chair position, and Board Member
Garcia seconded the nomination.
Board Member Elliot nominated Board Member Haley for the Vice-Chair position, and
Board Member Lopez seconded the nomination.
Moved by Board Members Campos and Elliot, seconded by Board Members Garcia
and Lopez to Approve.
YES: 14 – David Elliott, Jack Haley, Patrick Korthuis, Maria Rosa Lopez, Enrique Perez,
Johanna Rivera, Daisy Campos, Dennis Varnum, Mat Garcia, Veronica Hernandez, Rhonda
Miller, Natasha Milatovich, Patty TsoLui, Sams
NO: 0 – ABSTAIN: 0 – ABSENT: 7 – Brent Beasley, Vaniethia Hubbard, Marjorie Knitter,
Robert Ruiz, Robert Tucker, Gail Araujo, Pierre Loubet
Status: 14 – 0 – 0 – 7 – Pass
***END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR***
COMMITTEE REPORTS
7.Youth Council Committee Update
Minutes: The Youth Council Committed met on June 13.
COMMENTS
8.Staff member(s) comments
Minutes: Carlos De La Riva – Thanked the Board for approving the apprenticeship
program. They will approach it with full commitment, as it provides valuable opportunities
for job seekers to learn while they work. The training policy will enhance opportunities for
participants. They had a successful job fair yesterday, where recruiters from the retail
sector extended some job offers. Over the past five years, they’ve experienced staff
turnover with about five members retiring, but they hired replacements. Both Jeanene
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Salgado and David Gonzalez started their careers with the WORK Center through the
Youth Program.
9.Board member(s) comments: None
ADJOURNMENT
The next meeting of the Workforce Development Board Regular Meeting is scheduled for
September 19, 2024 at 8:00 AM.
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Recording Secretary
Bianca L.
Zurita
Digitally signed by
Bianca L. Zurita
Date: 2025.01.21
16:47:00 -08'00'
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Youth Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
November 18, 2024
Ross Annex Room 1600, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
6:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Wyatt Malfavon
ATTENDANCE Youth Commission Members:
Edith Hernandez
Neylen Murioz
Emily Parra-Diaz
Cat Pham
Adrian Ramirez
Mercy Benitez, Vice-Chairperson
Wyatt Malfavon, Chairperson
Staff:
Hawk Scott, Executive Director
Jennifer L. Hall, Recording Secretary
Minutes: Chairperson Wyatt Malfavon called the Youth Commission Regular Meeting to
order at 6:13 P.M.
ROLL CALL Jennifer L. Hall, Recording Secretary
Minutes: Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Commissioners Hernandez,
Parra-Diaz, Pham, and Ramirez, Vice Chairperson Benitez, and Chairperson Malfavon were
present. Commissioner Murioz was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairperson Wyatt Malfavon
Minutes: Chairperson Wyatt Malfavon led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
Minutes: No public comments received.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEIVIS
Minutes: At 6:15 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.
MOTION: Commissioner Parra-Diaz moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
Nos. I through 4, seconded by Vice Chairperson Benitez
The motion carried, 6-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COMMISSIONER HERNANDEZ, COMMISSIONER PARRA-
DIAZ, COMMISSIONER PHAM, COMMISSIONER RAMIREZ,
VICE CHAIRPERSON BENITEZ, CHAIRPERSON MALFAVON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COMMISSIONER MUNOZ
Status: 6 - 0-1- Pass
1. Minutes from the Special Meeting of September 16, 2024.
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2024.
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Excuse Absences
Recommended Action: Approve excused absences.
4. 2025 Youth Commission Meeting Schedule and Locations.
Recommended Action: Receive and File.
""END OF CONSENT CALENDAR""
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
s. Public Works Agency Park Services Report
Minutes: Park Services Superintendent Jorge Acevedo presented the Public Works Agency
Park Services Report for Park Maintenance.
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In response to various questions from the Commission, Superintendent Acevedo stated that
resident comments about parks and maintenance issues had become more positive and
there was more use of park facilities, explained ARPA funding resulting from the C0VID-19
pandemic but noted that most services had been incorporated into other funding sources,
described recent renovations at the community center at Rosita Park, provided background
on aquatics racilities and pmjects, addressed security and park patrols at park sites, and
encouraged anyone to call 714-454-1687 to report concerns.
Vice Chairperson Benitez requested additional open swim times at the aquatics facilities.
Superintendent Acevedo confirmed that the pools at Jerome, EI Salvador, and Salgado were
currently operational, with Santa Anita planned to re-open in Spring 2025, and Memorial
Park in two to three years. Executive Director of Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Hawk Scott explained that pools are typically open for seasonal use and staff is
working on facility and equipment upgrades to keep the pools functioning and hopefully
available for some open time in the off-season.
Director Scott presented the Public Works Agency Parks Services Report for Park Planning
Updates.
Commissioner Hernandez thought it was smart planning to have two separate pools at
Memorial Park.
In response to Commissioner Ramirez, Director Scott noted there were no current plans for
a community center at Gerardo Mouet Park due to a lack of available land in a dense
neighborhood and the proximity of the Roosevelt-Walker Community Center.
6. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Staff Report
Minutes: Executive Director Hawk Scott presented the Parks, Recreation, and Community
Services Staff Report and highlighted department activities and accomplishments as listed in
the staff report.
In response to Commissioner Parra-Diaz, Director Scott stated he would check regarding
the need for volunteers at the Plaza Navideria event and confirmed the Commission could
participate in the Youth Empowerment Initiative.
In response to Commissioner Ramirez, Director Scott noted that information about the
VolunTEENS program and activities could be found on the website or by calling the Garfield
Center.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Minutes: Executive Director Hawk Scott welcomed Commissioner Ramirez to the
Commission, invited them to the grand opening of Gerardo Mouet Park on December 4 and
to Plaza Navideria on November 23, highlighted the installation of nets for the primate forest
at the Zoo, and reminded the Commission about their presentation at the City Council
meeting on December 3 wearing their Youth Commission polo shirts.
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Minutes: Commissioner Hernandez thanked everyone for a great meeting.
Commissioner Parra-Diaz requested an agenda item for the next meeting to address how to get
the Youth Commission more involved in City activities and introduced to the community.
CommissionerPham reported on a clothing/food drive planned at herschool that they would like
to open up to the entire City upon approval by school administration and asked if the City could
help promote the event.
Commissioner Ramirez thanked everyone for a great first meeting for him, expressed his
excitement about working together, and asked for an agenda item at the next meeting to
considerhow the Commission may be able to highlight organizations impacting youth in the
City.
Vice Chairperson Benitez welcomed CommissionerRamirez and expressed excitement for the
projects and park updates.
Chairperson Malfavon welcomed Commissioner Ramirez, looked forward to working together,
thanked staff for the presentations, and wished everyone a good and safe Thanksgiving with
their loved ones.
ADJOURNMENT
Minutes: Chairperson Malfavon adjourned the Youth Commission meeting at 7:18 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
enn II, CMC
tary
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Community Development Agency
www.santa-ana.org/community-development
Item # 8
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 18, 2025
TOPIC: Workforce Development Board Bylaws
AGENDA TITLE
Workforce Development Board Bylaws
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
At its regularly scheduled meeting held on January 16, 2025, the Workforce
Development Board (WDB) approved revisions to its bylaws by a vote of 13:0:7 (Araujo,
Hernandez, Lopez, Milatovich, Miller, Perez, Sams absent).
The City’s Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grant undergoes an annual
compliance review conducted by the Employment Development Department,
Compliance Review Office (CRO). On January 11, 2024, the CRO issued a Corrective
Action citing the WDB bylaws were not consistent with recently updated federal
guidance. The CRO requested the bylaws be amended to include the following:
•Process to notify the chief elected official of a WDB member vacancy to ensure a
prompt nominee.
•The proxy and alternative designee process followed when a WDB member is
unable to attend a meeting and assigns a designee.
•The use of technology, such as phone and Web-based meetings, used to
promote WDB member participation.
•The process to ensure WDB members actively participate in convening the
workforce development system’s stakeholders.
Should this not be addressed, the state Workforce Development Board could
recommend the Governor withdraw the City’s designation as a WDB and funding. Staff
worked with the City Attorney’s office to draft revisions to the bylaws, which were
approved by the WDB at their January 16, 2025 meeting (Exhibit 1).
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Revised Bylaws
2. Bylaws with Redline Changes
Submitted By: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
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BYLAWS
SANTA ANA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Article I. Creation of the Workforce Development Board
The Governor of the State of California, pursuant to the Workforce Innovation
and Opportunity Act of 2014, hereinafter called the ACT or WIOA, Public Law
H.R. 803, has designated the City of Santa Ana as a local Workforce
Development Area for the operation of comprehensive workforce
development system activities, and provides funding thereto.
The federal and state rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the Act
require the establishment by the chief elected official, and certification by the
Governor, of a local Workforce Development Board, to set policy for that
portion of the statewide workforce development system within the local
workforce development area, the City of Santa Ana (Workforce Development
System). Having been duly established by Resolution No. 2016-031 and
certified by the Governor, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board,
hereinafter known as the “WDB” or “Board”, does hereby establish and
ordain these Bylaws, for the purpose of providing operational authority for
the WDB.
Article II. Purpose
Section l. The functions of the WDB shall be performed in partnership with
the Santa Ana Mayor and City Council for providing planning and oversight
for the comprehensive workforce development programs throughout the
local Workforce Development Area. The WDB shall act as the strategic
convener to promote, broker, actively participate in and lead efforts to
engage a diverse range of employers, businesses, labor, educators,
community organizations and local officials, and advance and improve
support for the utilization of the local workforce system and to ensure that
the workforce activities meet the needs of employers and employees that will
promote economic growth in the area in accordance with the Act, Section
107(d)(4).
Section 2. The purpose of the WDB shall also be to oversee a local
cooperative relationship with the City that will most effectively satisfy the
labor demand needs of the business community and enhance the economic
well-being of individuals in need of workforce services.
Section 3 Serve as the community voice by advocating for the importance
of workforce policy, and providing perspective about the need for, and
availability of skilled workers.
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Article III. Functions of the WDB
Section l. The WDB, in partnership with the City, shall provide policy
guidance for and exercise oversight with respect to activities contained in the
local Workforce Development Plan and work cooperatively with the
Workforce Region in the development and implementation of the Regional
Workforce plan.
Section 2. The WDB shall approve, and refer to the Santa Ana City Council
for concurrent approval, an effective local and regional Workforce Plan that
will provide a coordinated mix of services that best meet the workforce needs
of the local labor market. The WDB and the City shall jointly submit the Local
and Regional Plan to the Governor of the State of California.
Section 3. The WDB shall establish performance criteria and provide
oversight of the activities conducted to ensure their efficient and effective
operation.
Section 4. The WDB will direct activities designed to actively solicit public
and private support for, and participation in, WIOA programs.
Section 5. The WDB shall perform other functions and duties as required by
WIOA, the State of California, or the U.S. Department of Laborin
implementing legislation and/or Executive Orders and shall act in
accordance with the Act.
Article IV. WDB Membership
Section l. The WDB members shall be appointed by the Mayor and Santa
Ana City Council. Each WDB member shall have one vote, and such voting
may not be done by proxy.
Section 2 In the event of a vacancy, the Chairperson for the WDB will notify
the Santa Ana City Clerk within ten (10) days when a vacancy occurs and
will forward nominations to the City Clerk for consideration and appointment
by the Mayor and City Council.
Section 3. The WDB shall have up to twenty-five (25) members, with
members in the various categories as required by law, as amended from
time to time (WIOA Section 107 (b)(2)(A)). Additional members representing
the business community may be added to the Board at the discretion of the
WDB and approval by City Council. A majority of the members shall be
representatives of business who are owners of businesses, chief executives
or operating officers of businesses or other business executives or
employees with optimum policy making or hiring authority. At a minimum, the
membership shall include thirteen (13) business representatives and twelve
(12) at large representatives from the following groups:
Adult Education & Literacy WIOA Title II . (1 member)
Institution of higher education (1 member)
Organized Labor (4=19%) (4 members)
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Community-Based Organizations (1 member)
Title I Rehabilitation Act (1 member)
Wagner-Peyser Act (1 member)
County Welfare Agency/Cal Works (1 member)
Local Education Agency/School Board (1 member)
Economic & Community Development (1 member)
Section 4 The constituent membership of the WDB may be changed through
additional appointments by the Santa Ana City Council if ratified by a 2/3 vote
of the WDB.
Section 5. Membership shall be for four (4) years with the exception that
original membership shall be staggered with one-third of the members
serving for two, three or four year terms. The length of term shall be
determined by lot.
Section 6. Appointment to unexpired terms shall be made by the Santa Ana
City Council and the successor shall serve out the remainder of the term of
the original appointment.
Section7. An excused absence shall be recorded in the WDB minutes when
a WDB member or his designee notifies the WDB secretary at least 24 hours
in advance of the scheduled WDB meeting.
Section 8. If a member absents himself from two (2) regular meetings,
consecutively, unless by permission of such board expressed in its official
minutes or fails to attend at least one-half (1/2) of the regular meetings of
such board or commission within a calendar year or is convicted of a crime
involving moral turpitude, the office may become vacant and may be
declared by the City Council. Also see Article IX for Removal of Members.
Article V. WDB Officers
Section l. The WDB shall have a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and a
Secretary-Treasurer. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be
elected annually for a one-year term, said term to be on a fiscal year basis.
The WDB shall conduct an election for, and select persons for said positions
during the last quarter (April, May, June) of each fiscal year. These positions
shall be filled by membership among the representatives of business and
industry. The Vice-Chairperson shall act on behalf of the Chairperson during
the Chairperson's absence. In the event a WDB officer resigns from the
Board during their term of office, the full Board, at its next regularly scheduled
meeting shall elect a qualified WDB member to serve the remaining term of
the office.
The Administrator of the Workforce Development System shall serve as
Secretary-Treasurer of the WDB. The Secretary-Treasurer shall have the
authority to sign all documents previously approved by the WDB on behalf
of the WDB. The Secretary-Treasurer shall not be a member of the WDB
and shall have no voting privileges on the WDB.
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Section 2. The Chairperson shall appoint all standing committee
chairpersons, subject to ratification by the WDB or the Chairperson may be
elected by the committee. The Chairperson, in concert with the Executive
Committee, shall appoint all members to standing committees.
Section 3. The Chairperson shall set the agenda for WDB meetings, preside
at all meetings of the WDB and in general perform all duties incident to the
office as directed by the WDB.
In the absence of both the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the Secretary-
Treasurer or designee shall open the meeting and call for nominations of a
Chairperson for that specific meeting.
Article VI. Executive Committee
Section l. There shall be an Executive Committee comprised of the
Chairperson; Vice-Chairperson, the immediate past-Chairperson, if a current
WDB member; and the Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of both the
standing and ad hoc committees as specified in Article VII. The Secretary/
Treasurer shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Executive
Committee.
Section 2. The Chairperson of the WDB shall serve as the Chairperson of
the Executive Committee.
Section 3. The Executive Committee shall meet as deemed necessary by
the Chairperson and the WDB.
Section 4. The purpose of the Executive Committee shall be to:
a) Provide recommendations regarding regular agenda items of the WDB
as deemed necessary by the Executive Committee or WDB;
b) consult with WDB support staff;
c) formulate policy recommendations concerning all aspects of the Board's
responsibilities and the Workforce Development System’s operation for
consideration and action by the WDB; maintain the Bylaws and
develop/submit necessary modifications of the Bylaws to the WDB for
approval; and,
d) complete activities contained in the WDB local Plan and act as a
clearinghouse for all of the committees of the WDB by reviewing and
making recommendations on all items to be presented to the full WDB;
develop a communication plan to provide continuous communication
with local, state and federal elected officials and the press to promote
successes and encourage WDB members to communicate regularly with
local elected officials.
Section 5. Whenever appropriate, due to time constraints or other factors,
the Executive Committee shall have decision-making authority on behalf of
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the WDB. Such actions taken by the Executive Committee shall be ratified
by the WDB at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Such actions shall be
noticed to all WDB members within seven (7) working days. In the event a
WDB member takes exception to said action of the Executive Committee,
the Chairperson shall convene a special meeting of the WDB to resolve the
issue.
Article VII. Standing Committees of the WDB
Section l. The standing committees of the WDB are: the Youth Council
Committee, the Business Resources Committee and the Program
Oversight and Performance Committee. The Chair shall appoint the chair
of each standing committee from amongst members of the WDB in good
standing. The chair of each standing committee shall, with the concurrence
of the WDB Chair, appoint the members of each standing committee.
Every member of the WDB is encouraged to participate as a member of at
least one standing committee. WDB members may volunteer for committee
participation or are assigned by the WDB Chair.
Non-WDB members may actively participate on standing committees per
WIOA Section 107(b)(4) at the invitation of the WDB Chair or Committee
Chair, including voting privileges at the committee level, but shall have no
voting privileges on the WDB
Section 2. Standing committees shall meet as established by the committee
or as deemed necessary by the Committee Chairperson to conduct the
business of the committee
Section 3. The Chairperson of each standing committee shall be a member
of the WDB, and be elected by the members of the individual committee.
(“Committee Chairperson”). The Executive Committee shall oversee seating
of all members of standing committees toward a goal of a mix of public and
private members and avoidance of a real or perceived conflict of interest.
Section 4. The Committee Chairperson shall select a Vice-Chairperson from
among the WDB members assigned to the committee. The Committee
Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall each be members of the Executive
Committee. The Vice-Chairperson shall chair the committee, and perform
other duties as necessary, in the absence of the Chairperson.
Section 5. Every member of the WDB is encouraged to actively participate
as a member of at least one (1) standing committee. WDB members may
select committee participation, or are assigned by the Executive Committee.
Non-WDB members may actively participate on standing committees at the
invitation of the Committee Chairperson, including voting privileges at
committee level, but shall have no voting privileges on WDB.
Section 6. Other ad-hoc committees may be created by the WDB
Chairperson for such particular purposes as may be deemed necessary or
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desirable to enhance or assist the WDB in carrying out its functions and
furthering the purposes of WDB.
Article VIII. Meeting Procedures
a. he WDB shall hold at least four regular meetings each fiscal year. The dates
upon which and the hour and place at which any regular meeting shall be held
and set annually and a copy of the yearly meeting schedule shall be filed with
the City. WDB members may participate in WDB or committee meetings
through teleconferencing or videoconferencing to the extent such participation
is allowable by state law.
b. All meetings of the WDB including without limitation, regular,
adjourned regular, and special meetings shall be called, noticed, held
and conducted in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, Chapter
9, Division 2, Title 5 of the California Government Code commencing
with Section 54950
.
c. Chairperson of the WDB shall cause to be kept minutes of the
regular, adjourned regular and special meetings excepting closed
sessions and once minutes are approved cause a copy of the
minutes to be posted on the website and made available to any
interested party making a special request therefore.
d. The majority of the WDB members must be present in person to
effect a quorum (11 of 21 seats).
e. Special meetings of the WDB may be called by the Chairperson or
by the signed petition of one-third of the members of the WDB.
f. The WDB will conduct its meetings according to Robert's Rules of
Order, except where Robert's Rules of Order conflict with these
Bylaws, in which case these Bylaws shall apply.
Section 2. Voting Privileges
a. Each member shall be entitled to cast one vote, and such voting may
not be done by proxy.
b. The presiding Chairperson shall cast a vote only if it is required to
resolve a tied vote.
c. No member of the WDB or voting member of a WDB committee
appointed by the Board shall cast a vote on any matter in which it has
direct bearing on services to be provided by that member or any
organization, which such member represents or that would provide
direct financial benefit to such member or the immediate family of
such member.
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d. WDB members and voting members of a WDB committee appointed
by the Board shall comply with all requirements of State and Federal
Law representing conflict of interest and financial disclosure, as
applicable and as specified in the State Plan.
Article IX. Removal of Members
WDB members may be removed by the City Council for cause upon the
initiative of the City Council or upon consideration of removal
recommendations from the WDB:
a. For the member's violation of the Conflict of Interest Code or
conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, or failure to complete
or declare applicable financial disclosure.
b. When the member ceases to be representative of the category for
which appointment was made.
c. For the member's failure to meet attendance requirements (Article
IV., Sec. 7).
d. For the member's refusal to report to or consult with the member's
appointing authority.
Article X. Reimbursement
WDB members shall be reimbursed for their necessary and actual expenses
incurred in the performance of their duties connected with the activities or
responsibilities under the Act, State of California implementing legislation
and/or Executive Orders in accordance with the approved travel and
expense policy of the City of Santa Ana.
Article XI. WDB Bylaw Adoption and Amendments to Bylaws
According to Robert’s Rules of Order, the Bylaws may be amended as
follows:
a) Previous notice, then a 2/3 vote of approval by those present and
voting at the meeting;
“Previous notice” means that notice of the proposal to be brought up, at
least briefly describing its substance, must be announced at the
preceding meeting or must be included in the agenda that is distributed
to all members of the organization a reasonable time in advance of the
meeting.
Article XII. Severability
Should any part, term, portion or provision of these Bylaws be decided to be
in conflict with any law or otherwise unenforceable or ineffectual, the
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remaining parts, terms, portions or provisions shall be deemed severable
and their validity shall not be affected thereby, provided such remaining
portions or provisions can be construed in substance to constitute the
provisions that the members intended to enact in the first instance.
Article XIII. General Provision
Nothing in these Bylaws shall be construed to take precedence over Federal,
State or local laws, or regulations, or to constrain the rights, or obligations of
the City.
WDB Adopted 10/27/2016
Approved by City Council: 11/15/2016
Revised By-Laws Adopted by the WDB 01/16/2025
Revised By-Laws Approved by City Council xx/xx/xxxx
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BYLAWS
SANTA ANA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Article I. Creation of the Workforce Development Board
The Governor of the State of California, pursuant to the Workforce Innovation
and Opportunity Act of 2014, hereinafter called the ACT or WIOA, Public Law
H.R. 803, has designated the City of Santa Ana as a local Workforce
Development Area for the operation of comprehensive workforce
development system activities, and provides funding thereto.
The federal and state rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to the Act
require the establishment by the chief elected official, and certification by the
Governor, of a local Workforce Development Board, to set policty for that
portion of the statewide workforce development system within the local
workforce development area, the City of Santa Ana (Workforce Development
System). Having been duly established by Resolution No. 2016-031 and
certified by the Governor, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board,
hereinafter known as the “WDB” or “Board”, does hereby establish and
ordain these Bylaws, for the purpose of providing operational authority for
the WDB.
Article II. Purpose
Section l. The functions of the WDB shall be performed in partnership with
the Santa Ana Mayor and City Council for providing planning and oversight
for the comprehensive workforce development programs throughout the
local Workforce Development Area. The WDB shall act as the strategic
convener to promote, broker, actively participate in and lead efforts to
engage a diverse range of employers, businesses, labor, educators,
community organizations and local officials, and advance and improve and
entities in the area to support for the utilization of the local workforce system
and to ensure that the workforce activities meet the needs of employers and
employees that will promote support economic growth in the area in
accordance with the Act, Section 107(d)(4).
Section 2. The purpose of the WDB shall also be to oversee a local
cooperative relationship with the City that will most effectively satisfy the
labor demand needs of the business community and enhance the economic
well-being of individuals in need of workforce services.
Section 3 Serve as the community voice by advocating for the importance
of workforce policy, and providing perspective about the need for, and
availability of skilled workers.
Article III. Functions of the WDB
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Section l. The WDB, in partnership with the City, shall provide policy
guidance for and exercise oversight with respect to activities contained in the
local Workforce Development Plan and work cooperatively with the
Workforce Region in the development and implementation of the Regional
Workforce plan.
Section 2. The WDB shall approve, and refer to the Santa Ana City Council
for concurrent approval, an effective local and regional Workforce Plan that
will provide a coordinated mix of services that best meet the workforce needs
of the local labor market. The WDB and the City shall jointly submit the Local
and Regional Plan to the Governor of the State of California.
Section 3. The WDB shall establish performance criteria and provide
oversight of the activities conducted to ensure their efficient and effective
operation.
Section 4. The WDB will direct activities designed to actively solicit public
and private support for, and participation in, WIOA programs.
Section 5. The WDB shall perform other functions and duties as required by
WIOA, or the State of California, or the U.S. Department of Labor in
implementing legislation and/or Executive Orders and shall act in
accordance with the Act.
Article IV. WDB Membership
Section l. The WDB members shall be nominated by representing
organizations from their respective categories and appointed by the Mayor
and Santa Ana City Council. Each WDB member shall have one vote, and
such voting may not be done by proxy.
Section 2 In the event of a vacancy, the Chairperson for the WDB will notify
the Santa Ana City Clerk within ten (10) days when a vacancy occurs and
will forward nominations to the City Clerk for consideration and appointment
by the Mayor and City Council.
Section 3 2. The WDB shall have up to twenty-fiveonefive (2515) members,
with members in the various categories as required by law, as amended from
time to time (WIOA Section 107 (b)(2)(A)). Additional members representing
the business community may be added to the Board at the discretion of the
WDB and approval by City Council. A majority of the members shall be
representatives of business who are owners of businesses, chief executives
or operating officers of businesses or other business executives or
employees with optimum policy making or hiring authority. At a minimum, the
membership shall include thirteenb thirteen eleven (1313) business
representatives and twelvetenwelve (1202) at large representatives from the
following groups:
Adult Education & Literacy WIOA Title II . (1 member)
Institution of higher education (1 member)
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Organized Labor (4=196%) (4 members)
Community-Based Organizations (1 member)
Title I Rehabilitation Act (1 member)
Wagner-Peyser Act (1 member)
County Welfare Agency/Cal Works (1 member)
Local Education Agency/School Board (1 member)
Economic & Community Development (1 member)
Section 3.4 The constituent membership of the WDB may be changed
through additional appointments by the Santa Ana City Council if ratified by
a 2/3 vote of the WDB.
Section 45. Membership shall be for four (4) years with the exception that
original membership shall be staggered with one-third of the members
serving for two, three or four year terms. The length of term shall be
determined by lot.
Section 65. Appointment to unexpired terms shall be made by the Santa
Ana City Council and the successor shall serve out the remainder of the term
of the original appointment.
Section 76. An excused absence shall be recorded in the WDB minutes
when a WDB member or his designee notifies the WDB secretary at least 24
hours in advance of the scheduled WDB meeting.
Section 78. If a member absents himself from two (2) regular meetings,
consecutively, unless by permission of such board expressed in its official
minutes or fails to attend at least one-half (1/2) of the regular meetings of
such board or commission within a calendar year or is convicted of a crime
involving moral turpitude, the office may become vacant and may be
declared by the Ccity cCouncil. Also see Article IX for Removal of Members.
Article V. WDB Officers
Section l. The WDB shall have a Chairperson, a Vice-Chairperson and a
Secretary-Treasurer. The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall be
elected annually for a one-year term, said term to be on a fiscal year basis.
The WDB shall conduct an election for, and select persons for said positions
during the last quarter (April, May, June) of each fiscal year. These positions
shall be filled by membership among the representatives of business and
industry. The Vice-Chairperson shall act on behalf of the Chairperson during
the Chairperson's absence. In the event a WDB officer resigns from the
Board during their term of office, the full Board, at its next regularly scheduled
meeting shall elect a qualified WDB member to serve the remaining term of
the office.
The Administrator of the Workforce Development System shall serve as
Secretary-Treasurer of the WDB. The Secretary-Treasurer shall have the
authority to sign all documents previously approved by the WDB on behalf
of the WDB. The Secretary-Treasurer shall not be a member of the WDB
and shall have no voting privileges on the WDB.
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Section 2. The Chairperson shall appoint all standing committee
chairpersons, subject to ratification by the WDB or the Chairperson may be
elected by the committee. The Chairperson, in concert with the Executive
Committee, shall appoint all members to standing committees.
Section 3. The Chairperson shall set the agenda for WDB meetings, preside
at all meetings of the WDB and in general perform all duties incident to the
office as directed by the WDB.
In the absence of both the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, the Secretary-
Treasurer or designee shall open the meeting and call for nominations of a
Chairperson for that specific meeting.
Article VI. Executive Committee
Section l. There shall be an Executive Committee comprised of the
Chairperson; Vice-Chairperson, the immediate past-Chairperson, if a current
WDB member; and the Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of both the
standing and ad hoc committees as specified in Article VII. The Secretary/
Treasurer shall serve as an ex-officio, non-voting member of the Executive
Committee.
Section 2. The Chairperson of the WDB shall serve as the Chairperson of
the Executive Committee.
Section 3. The Executive Committee shall meet as deemed necessary by
the Chairperson and the WDB.
Section 4. The purpose of the Executive Committee shall be to:
a) Provide recommendations regarding regular agenda items of the WDB
as deemed necessary by the Executive Committee or WDB;
b) consult with WDB support staff;
c) formulate policy recommendations concerning all aspects of the Board's
responsibilities and the Workforce Development System’s operation for
consideration and action by the WDB; maintain the Bylaws and
develop/submit necessary modifications of the Bylaws to the WDB for
approval; and,
d) complete activities contained in the WDB local Plan and act as a
clearinghouse for all of the committees of the WDB by reviewing and
making recommendations on all items to be presented to the full WDB;
develop a communication plan to provide continuous communication
with local, state and federal elected officials and the press to promote
successes and encourage WDB members to communicate regularly with
local elected officials.
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Section 5. Whenever appropriate, due to time constraints or other factors,
the Executive Committee shall have decision-making authority on behalf of
the WDB. Such actions taken by the Executive Committee shall be ratified
by the WDB at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Such actions shall be
noticed to all WDB members within seven (7) working days. In the event a
WDB member takes exception to said action of the Executive Committee,
the Chairperson shall convene a special meeting of the WDB to resolve the
issue.
Article VII. Standing Committees of the WDB
Section l. The standing committees of the WDB are: the Youth Council
Committee, the Business Resources Committee and the Program
Oversight and Performance Committee. The Chair shall appoint the chair
of each standing committee from amongst members of the WDB in good
standing. The chair of each standing committee shall, with the concurrence
of the WDB Chair, appoint the members of each standing committee.
Every member of the WDB is encouraged to participate as a member of at
least one standing committee. WDB members may volunteer for committee
participation or are assigned by the WDB Chair.
Non-WDB members may actively participate on standing committees per
WIOA Section 107(b)(4) at the invitation of the WDB Chair or Committee
Chair, including voting privileges at the committee level, but shall have no
voting privileges on the WDB
Section 2. Standing committees shall meet as established by the committee
or as deemed necessary by the Committee Chairperson to conduct the
business of the committee
Section 3. The Chairperson of each standing committee shall be a member
of the WDB, and be elected by the members of the individual committee.
(“Committee Chairperson”). The Executive Committee shall oversee seating
of all members of standing committees toward a goal of a mix of public and
private members and avoidance of a real or perceived conflict of interest.
Section 4. The Committee Chairperson shall select a Vice-Chairperson from
among the WDB members assigned to the committee. The Committee
Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson shall each be members of the Executive
Committee. The Vice-Chairperson shall chair the committee, and perform
other duties as necessary, in the absence of the Chairperson.
Section 5. Every member of the WDB is encouraged to actively participate
as a member of at least one (1) standing committee. WDB members may
select committee participation, or are assigned by the Executive Committee.
Non-WDB members may actively participate on standing committees at the
invitation of the Committee Chairperson, including voting privileges at
committee level, but shall have no voting privileges on WDB.
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Section 6. Other ad-hoc committees may be created by the WDB
Chairperson for such particular purposes as may be deemed necessary or
desirable to enhance or assist the WDB in carrying out its functions and
furthering the purposes of WDB.
Article VIII. Meeting Procedures
a. a. The WDB shall hold at least four regular meetings
each fiscal year. The dates upon which and the hour and place at which any
regular meeting shall be held and set annually and a copy of the yearly meeting
schedule shall be filed with the City. WDB members may participate in WDB or
committee meetings through teleconferencing or videoconferencing to the
extent such participation is allowable by state law.
b. All meetings of the WDB including without limitation, regular,
adjourned regular, and special meetings shall be called, noticed, held
and conducted in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, Chapter
9, Division 23, Title 5 of the California Government Code
commencing with Section 54950
.
c. Chairperson of the WDB shall cause to be kept minutes of the
regular, adjourned regular and special meetings excepting closed
sessions and once minutes are approved cause a copy of the
minutes to be posted on the website and made available to any
interested party making a special request therefore.
d. The majority of the WDB members must be present in person to
effect a quorum (13 11 of 25 21 seats). shall constitute a quorum for
the transaction of business.
e. Special meetings of the WDB may be called by the Chairperson or
by the signed petition of one-third of the members of the WDB.
f. The WDB will conduct its meetings according to Robert's Rules of
Order, except where Robert's Rules of Order conflict with these
Bylaws, in which case these Bylaws shall apply.
Section 2. Voting Privileges
a. Each member shall be entitled to cast one vote, and such voting may
not be done by proxy.
b. The presiding Chairperson shall cast a vote only if it is required to
resolve a tied vote.
c. No member of the WDB or voting member of a WDB committee
appointed by the Board shall cast a vote on any matter in which it has
direct bearing on services to be provided by that member or any
organization, which such member represents or that would provide
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direct financial benefit to such member or the immediate family of
such member.
d. WDB members and voting members of a WDB committee appointed
by the Board shall comply with all requirements of State and Federal
Law representing conflict of interest and financial disclosure, as
applicable and as specified in the State Plan.
Article IX. Removal of Members
WDB members may be removed by the City Council for cause upon the
initiative of the City Council or upon consideration of removal
recommendations from the WDB:
a. For the member's violation of the Conflict of Interest Code or
conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, or failure to complete
or declare applicable financial disclosure.
b. When the member ceases to be representative of the category for
which appointment was made.
c. For the member's failure to meet attendance requirements (Article
IV., Sec. 7).
d. For the member's refusal to report to or consult with the member's
appointing authority.
Article X. Reimbursement
WDB members shall be reimbursed for their necessary and actual expenses
incurred in the performance of their duties connected with the
activities or responsibilities under the Act, State of California implementing
legislation and/or Executive Orders in accordance with the approved travel
and expense policy of the City of Santa Ana.
Article XI. WDB Bylaw Adoption and Amendments to Bylaws
According to Robert’s Rules of Order, the Bylaws may be amended as
follows:
a) Previous notice, then a 2/3 vote of approval by those present and
voting at the meeting;
“Previous notice” means that notice of the proposal to be brought up, at
least briefly describing its substance, must be announced at the
preceding meeting or must be included in the agenda that is distributed
to all members of the organization a reasonable time in advance of the
meeting.
Article XII. Severability
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 8 – 17 2/18/2025
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Should any part, term, portion or provision of these Bylaws be decided to be
in conflict with any law or otherwise unenforceable or ineffectual, the
remaining parts, terms, portions or provisions shall be deemed severable
and their validity shall not be affected thereby, provided such remaining
portions or provisions can be construed in substance to constitute the
provisions that the members intended to enact in the first instance.
Article XIII. General Provision
Nothing in these Bylaws shall be construed to take precedence over Federal,
State or local laws, or regulations, or to constrain the rights, or obligations of
the City.
WDB Adopted 10/27/2016
Approved by City Council: 11/15/2016
Revised By-Laws Adopted by the WDB xx/xx/xxxx
Revised By-Laws Approved by City Council xx/xx/xxxx
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 8 – 18 2/18/2025
Community Development Agency
www.santa-ana.org/community-development
Item # 9
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 18, 2025
TOPIC: Application to the California Workforce Development Board to request Governor
approval to continue as a Career Services Provider for the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act Title I Grant
AGENDA TITLE
Application to the California Workforce Development Board to Request Governor
Approval to Continue as a Career Services Provider for the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act Title I Grant
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize application submission requesting Governor approval to continue as a Career
Services Provider and an Adult Dislocated Worker service provider within a Local
Workforce Development Area under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law July 2014
and took effect July 1, 2015. Since then, the City of Santa Ana (City) has served as the
administrative entity responsible for receiving an annual allocation of federal funds
under Title I of the WIOA. The allocation of these formula funds is based on the
allotments provided to the State by the U.S. Department of Labor. WIOA funds are
intended to assist job seekers in accessing employment, education, training, and
support services to thrive in the labor market, while also helping employers connect with
skilled workers. Resolution No. 2024-046, approved at the City Council meeting on
August 6, 2024, authorizes the City to receive all WIOA funds for a four-year period
from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028 through Agreement No. A-2024-139.
The Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (WDB) is responsible for overseeing the
implementation of WIOA and making policy recommendations related to workforce
issues. WIOA permits local Workforce Development Boards to serve as Adult and
Dislocated Worker Career Services Provider with the approval of the Governor. Since
1987, WORK Center staff have been delivering Career Services that consistently meet
or exceed State performance goals. Under WIOA, these services include eligibility
determination, enrollment, and case management for Adult and Dislocated Workers.
WORK Center staff have successfully met or surpassed WIOA performance goals as
well as financial and program reviews.
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At its regularly scheduled meeting on January 16, 2025, the WDB recommended the
above action by a vote of 13 in favor, 0 against, and 7 absent (Araujo, Hernandez,
Lopez, Milatovich, Miller, Perez, Sams absent). Approval of the application will ensure
that the Santa Ana WORK Center maintains its WIOA eligibility and supports the timely
implementation of monthly reports that track expenses, payments, and the awarding of
contracts and activities with service providers that work with eligible participants that
must be entered into CalJOBS. Failure to approve the application could jeopardize the
City's compliance with State-mandated performance metrics and may lead to a loss of
WIOA funding. The application to continue as a Career Services Provider is due to the
California Workforce Development Board by March 1, 2025 (Exhibit 1).
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Career Services Application – America’s Job Center of California Adult and
Dislocated Worker Career Services Provider
Submitted By: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
City Council 9 – 2 2/18/2025
City Council 9 – 3 2/18/2025
City Council 9 – 4 2/18/2025
City Council 9 – 5 2/18/2025
City Council 9 – 6 2/18/2025
City Council 9 – 7 2/18/2025
City Council 9 – 8 2/18/2025
City Council 9 – 9 2/18/2025
Police Department
www.santa-ana.org/pd
Item # 10
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 18, 2025
TOPIC: Digital Forensic Annual License Subscription
AGENDA TITLE
Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual License
Subscription (Specification No. 25-018) (Non-General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize a purchase order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for digital forensic annual license
subscription for a one-year term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17,
2026, in an amount not to exceed $57,110.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes
DISCUSSION
The Santa Ana Police Department strives to provide effective police services with
integrity, respect, and compassion while fostering strong partnerships with the
community it serves. Recent studies show over 98% of Americans own a cellphone of
some kind and 91% of those own a smartphone. With the proliferation of digital device
usage, the Police Department needs the tools to be able to unlock iOS and Android
devices to obtain and extract evidence efficiently to solve and prosecute criminal cases.
The use of this software can and will only be utilized under specific situations. The
accessing of digital evidence requires either consent from the owner of the device or
judicial processes such as a search warrant. In Orange County, the issuance of a
search warrant requires the review and approval of the District Attorney or City
Attorney’s Office, and the approval of the sitting Judge from the Orange County
Superior Courts.
Santa Ana Ordinance No. NS-3041 authorizes the City to make non-bid purchases
of services, supplies, materials, and equipment whenever it shall appear that there is
only one reasonably available source. Staff researched available procurement options
and product offerings in the market and determined that the digital forensic annual
subscription offered by Magnet Forensics, LLC was responsive to the specifications and
met the Police Department’s requirements. At this time, the vendor has requested a
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one-year contract. Over the next year, staff will assess whether to recommend a multi-
year contract in the future if the vendor is able to accommodate.
Therefore, staff recommends authorizing a purchase order to Magnet Forensics, LLC
for use of their proprietary digital forensic license to allow the extraction of data from
personal devices of Santa Ana Police Department suspects who may have caused
harm to the community and/or community members of Santa Ana.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the current year budget in the following account:
Fiscal
Year
Accounting Unit
– Account No.
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit –
Account No.
Description
Amount
FY 24-25 01214010-66511
Cannabis
Public Benefit
Fund
Police Enforcement
Services, Computer
Software
Subscriptions
$57,110
EXHIBIT(S)
N/A
Submitted By: Robert Rodriguez, Police Chief
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
City Council 10 – 2 2/18/2025
Public Works Agency
www.santa-ana.org/pw
Item # 11
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 18, 2025
TOPIC: Copper Tubing for Water and Sewer System Repairs
AGENDA TITLE
Purchase Order Contracts with Action Plumbing Supply, LLC, Famcon Pipe & Supply,
Inc., and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC for Copper Tubing (Specification No. 24-095)
(Non-General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for copper tubing
on an as-needed basis, in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $100,000, for a
term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17, 2026, with provisions for
four, one-year renewal options for a not to exceed total of $500,000.
Vendor
Action Plumbing Supply, LLC
Location
Mira Loma, CA
Famcon Pipe & Supply, Inc.Oxnard, CA
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC Santa Ana, CA
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Agency (PWA) oversees and maintains the daily operations of the
water system. The City’s water system is composed of approximately 478 miles of water
mains, supplying the City’s drinking water, serving 333,000 residents and businesses of
Santa Ana. The Water Resources Division maintains water service connections and
uses industry standard Type K copper tubing when repairing service leaks. Historically,
copper fittings have been stocked at the City Yard in order to address service leaks
quickly, avoid disruption to the public, and used as needed by the Water Resources
Division.
Prior to publishing bids, the City’s Finance and Management Services Agency (Finance)
Purchasing Division works with end user to determine department needs for supplies
and materials. The availability of raw materials and lead times are also factored when
establishing contract terms. In the case of purchasing copper tubing, Finance and PWA
staff determined the contract term of one-year and four, one-year renewal options as
the most responsive term for potential market fluctuation.
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February 18, 2025
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The previous aggregate contract lasted five years, utilizing four vendors, and expired on
January 31, 2025. In response to the expiration and in an effort to keep contracts
competitive, Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 24-095 was issued on October 2, 2024, on the
City’s online bid management and publication system. A summary of vendor
participation and results is as follows:
92 Vendors notified
12 Santa Ana vendors notified
21 Vendors downloaded the bid packet
4 Bids received
1 Bid received from Santa Ana vendors
Bids were solicited, opened on October 30, 2024, and evaluated (Exhibit 1). Four bids
were submitted by the IFB deadline and all were determined to be responsive to the
specifications and met the City’s requirements. To ensure sufficient resources are
available at all times, staff recommends establishing a list consisting of the three lowest
responsive vendors by awarding aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to Action
Plumbing Supply, LLC, Famcon Pipe & Supply, Inc., and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available for expenditure in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget
and subsequent fiscal years will be included in the proposed budgets for City Council
consideration. The funds will be budgeted and available for this item in the accounts
below.
Fiscal Year Accounting
Unit –
Account#
Fund
Description
Account Unit, Account
Description
Amount
FY 24-25
(Feb – June)
06017641-
63001
Water Water System
Maintenance,
Miscellaneous Operating
Expenses
$41,666
FY 25-26 06017641-
63001
Water Water System
Maintenance,
Miscellaneous Operating
Expenses
$100,000
Optional 1-Year Extension
FY 26-27 06017641-
63001
Water Water System
Maintenance,
$100,000
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February 18, 2025
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Fiscal Year Accounting
Unit –
Account#
Fund
Description
Account Unit, Account
Description
Amount
Miscellaneous Operating
Expenses
FY 27-28 06017641-
63001
Water Water System
Maintenance,
Miscellaneous Operating
Expenses
$100,000
FY 28-29 06017641-
63001
Water Water System
Maintenance,
Miscellaneous Operating
Expenses
$100,000
FY 29-30
(July – Jan)
06017641-
63001
Water Water System
Maintenance,
Miscellaneous Operating
Expenses
$58,334
Total $500,000
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Abstract of Bids (24-095)
Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director – Public Works Agency
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
City Council 11 – 3 2/18/2025
BIDDER LOCATION TOTAL
Action Plumbing Supply, LLC Mira Loma, CA 30,687$
Consumer Pipe and Suppy Fontana, CA 31,640$
Famcon Pipe & Supply, Inc.Oxnard, CA 30,151$
Ferguson Enterprises, LLC Santa Ana, CA 27,922$
Copper Tubing (Bid No. 24-095)
ABSTRACT OF BIDS
EXHIBIT 1
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 11 – 4 2/18/2025
Public Works Agency
www.santa-ana.org/pw
Item # 12
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 18, 2025
TOPIC: Cartridge Filters and Chlorine Filters
AGENDA TITLE
Purchase Order Contracts with Fil-Trek Corporation, Pure Process Filtration Inc., and
Vytal Filtration Technologies-West for Cartridge Filters and Chlorine Filters
(Specification No. 24-128) (Non-General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award aggregate purchase order contracts to the vendors listed below for cartridge
filters and chlorine filters on as-needed basis, for an aggregate amount not to exceed
$3,000,000, for a term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17, 2026,
with provisions for four, one-year renewal options.
Vendor
Fil-Trek Corporation
Location
Cambridge, Ontario (Canada)
Pure Process Filtration Inc.Garden Grove, CA
Vytal Filtration Technologies-West Visalia, CA
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Agency (PWA) Water Resources Division oversees and maintains the
daily operations of the City’s water and sanitary sewer systems. The water system is
comprised of approximately 480 miles of water main, 21 groundwater wells, seven
pump stations, 10 reservoirs with a storage capacity of 49 million gallons, four pressure
regulating stations, and seven connection points to the Metropolitan Water District. The
system has an average daily demand of 30 million gallons from its roughly 45,150
metered service connections.
On April 10, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released new
regulations regarding per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which set the
maximum contamination levels (MCLs) for perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and
perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) at four parts per trillion. All community water
providers are required to meet this threshold for water supplied. If water providers
cannot meet these thresholds and do not install water treatment to remove PFAS from
the water, the water provider must remove the supply from its distribution system.
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In response, PFAS treatment facilities are being constructed at affected City water
production sites. These treatment facilities utilize ion exchange (IX) treatment to remove
PFAS from the water to levels below the MCL, allowing the treated water to be supplied
to the distribution system. The IX treatment facilities require specialized pre-treatment
cartridge filters in order to remove small solids and sediments, five micron or greater, in
the water prior to the water entering the IX vessels. The cartridge filters are critical to
the PFAS treatment facilities’ operation because they prevent solids and sediment from
damaging the IX vessel’s ability to remove PFAS from water.
Prior to publishing bids, the City’s Finance & Management Services Agency (Finance)
Purchasing Division works with the end use to determine department needs for supplies
and materials. The availability of raw materials and lead times are also factored when
establishing contract terms. In the case of cartridge filters, Finance and PWA staff
determined the contract term of one-year and four, one-year renewal options as the
most responsive term for potential market fluctuation.
These pre-treatment cartridge filters typically last one to three months on average, and
each replacement requires a minimum of 24 to 36 filters for one facility. The City plans
to have eight PFAS treatment facilities online within the next five years. Consequently,
the City will require multiple means of purchasing filters in order for the PFAS treatment
facilities to operate effectively and efficiently long term. It is imperative the City has
multiple avenues of purchasing these critical filters due to the PFAS treatment facilities
being unable to operate without them. As a result, the City’s Water Resources Division
posted Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 24-128 on October 28, 2024 on the City’s online bid
management and publication system to procure such services. A summary of vendor
participation and results is as follows:
28 Vendors notified
4 Santa Ana vendors notified
16 Vendors downloaded the bid packet
5 Bids received
0 Bids received from Santa Ana vendors
Bids were solicited, opened on November 21, 2024, and evaluated (Exhibit 1). Five bids
were submitted by the IFB deadline, and three were determined to be responsive to the
specifications and met the City’s requirements. The bids submitted by BRW
Corporation and Ryan Herco Flow Solutions were deemed non-responsive as they did
not meet IFB specifications. To ensure sufficient resources for cartridge filters are
available at all times, staff recommends awarding aggregate purchase order contracts
to Fil-Trek Corporation, Pure Process Filtration Inc., and Vytal Filtration Technologies-
West.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available for expenditure in the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget
and subsequent fiscal years will be included in the proposed budgets for City Council
consideration. The funds will be budgeted and available for this item in the accounts
below.
Fiscal Year
Accounting
Unit -
Account #
Fund
Description Accounting Unit,
Account Description Amount
2024-25
(Feb – June)
06017640-
63001 Water
Water Utility, Production
& Supply, Miscellaneous
Operating Expenses
$200,000
2025-26 06017640-
63001 Water
Water Utility, Production
& Supply, Miscellaneous
Operating Expenses
$650,000
Optional 1-Year Extension
2026-27 06017640-
63001 Water
Water Utility, Production
& Supply, Miscellaneous
Operating Expenses
$650,000
2027-28 06017640-
63001 Water
Water Utility, Production
& Supply, Miscellaneous
Operating Expenses
$650,000
2028-29 06017640-
63001 Water
Water Utility, Production
& Supply, Miscellaneous
Operating Expenses
$650,000
2029-30
(July – Jan)
06017640-
63001 Water
Water Utility, Production
& Supply, Miscellaneous
Operating Expenses
$200,000
Total:$3,000,000
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Abstract of Bids (24-128)
Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director – Public Works Agency
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
City Council 12 – 3 2/18/2025
BIDDER LOCATION TOTAL
Fil-Trek Corporation
Cambridge, Ontario
(Canada)1,754,319$
Pure Process Filtration Inc.Garden Grove, CA 3,186,518$
Vytal Filtration Technologies-
West Visalia, CA 2,390,055$
Cartridge Filters and Chlorine Filters (Bid No. 24-128)
ABSTRACT OF BIDS
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 12 – 4 2/18/2025
Public Works Agency
www.santa-ana.org/pw
Item # 13
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 18, 2025
TOPIC: Architectural Design Services for Santa Ana Downtown Parking Structures
Improvements
AGENDA TITLE
Agreement with IDS Group for Architectural Design Services for Santa Ana Downtown
Parking Structures Improvements (Project No. 25-9004) (Non-General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve an agreement with IDS Group for architectural design services for Santa Ana
Downtown Parking Structures Improvements for an amount of $157,587 plus a 10%
contingency of $15,759, for a total amount not to exceed $173,346, for a term beginning
February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17, 2027, with a provision for a two-year
extension without additional funds (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX).
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes
DISCUSSION
In 2022, the City applied to District 46 Congressman Luis Correa’s Office to request an
earmark grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD)
Economic Development Initiative Community Project Funding & Miscellaneous Grants
to fund the Downtown Business Improvement Initiative for the City of Santa Ana. The
City was awarded $2,500,000 in grant funding for its Downtown Business Improvements
Initiative. On August 6, 2024, Council approved an agreement with HUD to accept the
grant funds and execute the projects focused specifically for parking structure
improvements.
The Public Works Agency, in collaboration with the Community Development Agency,
released a Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 24-100A on September 26, 2024, by which
it sought a qualified Consultant having special skills and knowledge in the field of
engineering, architecture, and administrative services to develop and provide design
plans for the city-owned Parking Structures Improvements.
The City owns and operates three public parking structures in Downtown Santa Ana.
These parking Structures were built between 1960 and the 1990’s. The City-owned
parking structures; Fiesta Parking Structure (300 E. 5th Street), Garage C Parking
Structure (310 Birch Street), and Garage D Parking Structure (420 N Main Street)
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(Exhibit 1), continue to operate in their original conditions. In an effort to enhance the
use, appearance, and safety of these structures, this agreement aims to modernize the
facilities by upgrading signage, lighting, parking stalls, and structural deficiencies.
Preparation of engineered plans, specifications, and cost estimates for the
improvements are scheduled to be completed and ready for construction by December
2025. Once the design phase is complete, staff will proceed to the construction phase
and present a construction contract for City Council consideration. The proposed design
services contract term allows for an optional two-year extension for unforeseen or
unexpected needs that requires the consultant’s support during the future construction
phase.
The RFP was advertised on the City’s online procurement management and publication
system, with proposals due on October 28, 2024. A summary of vendor participation is
as follows:
1,812 Vendors notified
4 Santa Ana vendors notified
85 Vendors downloaded the bid packet
4 Bids received
0 Bid received from Santa Ana vendors
Four proposals were received and evaluated by a selection committee. Based on
criteria outlined in the RFP, the following summarizes the four responding firms and
their ranking:
Firm City Rank
IDS Group Irvine, California 1
Walker Consultants Irvine, California 2
Pcubed Associates Inc.Buena Park, California 3
DKY Associated Irvine, California 4
Staff recommends awarding an agreement to IDS Group to provide full concept design
services (Exhibit 2) based upon the scope of work and selection criteria outlined in RFP
24-100A. Their proposal demonstrated the firm has the necessary capacity and
expertise to complete the required services. The firm’s rates are reasonable and within
industry standards, the team qualifications are appropriate for this project, and the
proposal was determined to provide the best value for the City.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with the action
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FISCAL IMPACT
All funds are available for expenditure in Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Any unspent budget in
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 will be included in future year Carry Forward request for City
Council consideration.
Fiscal Year Accounting
Unit –
Account No.
(Project No.)
Fund
Description
Accounting Unit,
Account No.
Description
Amount
2024-25
41818834-62300
(25-9004)
CDA Capital
Projects
Downtown
Business
Improvements,
Contract Services-
Professional
$173,346
Total: $173,346
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Location Map
2. Agreement
Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director – Public Works Agency
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
City Council 13 – 3 2/18/2025
PWA
SANTA ANA
PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
RFP 24-100A
Downtown Parking Structures
(3rd & Birch St, 5th & Main St, N Spurgeon & 5th St)
Project Locations
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 13 – 4 2/18/2025
AGREEMENT WITH IDS GROUP TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR
DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURES IMPROVEMENTS
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 18th day of February, 2025 by and between
IDS Group, (“Contractor”), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation
organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of California (“City”).
RECITALS
A.On September 26, 2024, City released a Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 24-100A, by
which it sought qualified contractors having special skill and knowledge in the field of
architectural and engineering services to develop and provide design plans for City-owned
Parking Structures Improvements.
B.Contractor submitted a responsive proposal which was selected by City. Contractor
represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the scope of work
included in RFP No. 24-100A.
C.In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Contractor represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Contractor under this
Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be
expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1.SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor shall perform during the term of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations
including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidental customary work required to fully
and adequately complete the services described and set forth in the scope of work attached to RFP
No. 24-100A, attached as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference.
2.COMPENSATION
a.City agrees to pay, and Contractor agrees to accept as total payment for its services for
City, the rates and charges identified in Contractor’s Fee Proposal, attached hereto as
Exhibit B. The total amount to be expended during the term of this Agreement shall
not exceed $173,346. This sum is comprised of (a) a base amount of $157,587, and (b)
a contingency in the amount of $15,759 for additional services at the City’s sole
discretion.
b.Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper
invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. City and
Contractor agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made
through Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. Contractor agrees to execute the
EXHIBIT 2
City Council 13 – 5 2/18/2025
City’s standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required
documentation. Upon verification of the data provided, the City will be authorized to
deposit payments directly into Contractor’s account(s) with financial institutions.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance
set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City.
3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above and continue for a two-
year term, expiring February 17, 2027, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section 17,
below. The term of this Agreement may be extended for an additional two (2) year term upon a
writing executed by the City Manager and City Attorney.
4. PREVAILING WAGES
Contractor is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Section 1720, et seq.,
and 1770, et seq., as well as California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 16000, et seq.,
(“Prevailing Wage Laws”), which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the
performance of other requirements on “public works” and “maintenance” projects. If the services
being performed are part of an applicable “public works” or “maintenance” project, as defined by
the Prevailing Wage Laws, and the total compensation is $1,000 or more, Contractor agrees to
fully comply with such Prevailing Wage Laws. Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the
City, its elected officials, officers, employees and agents free and harmless from any claim or
liability arising out of any failure or alleged failure to comply with the Prevailing Wage Laws.
5. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Contractor shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an
independent contractor and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall
it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to
allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Contractor
performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be
provided by Contractor shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regulations governing such services. Contractor shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be
responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
6. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property
embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of
authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical
drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Contractor under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). Contractor
shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and
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perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Contractor represents and warrants that Contractor has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Contractor makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Contractor by the City. City shall not be limited in
any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within
the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.
7. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Contractor shall maintain and
shall require any subcontractors to obtain and maintain insurance as described below for the entire
Term of this Agreement against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which may
arise from or in connection with services, products and materials supplied to City. Total cost of
such insurance shall be borne by Contractor.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00 01
covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations,
property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than
$1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate. Required policy limits can be met
with primary and umbrella/excess insurance policies.
2. Automobile Liability (AL): Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1
(any auto), with limits no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits. In the event
Contractor does not maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, City will accept
evidence of personal automobile insurance.
3. Workers’ Compensation (W/C): as required by the State of California, with Statutory
Limits, and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per
accident, policy or employee, for bodily injury or disease. Coverage is not required if
Contractor has no employees and signs request to waive such insurance.
4. Professional Liability Insurance (PL): with limits no less than $2,000,000 per occurrence
or claim, and $4,000,000 aggregate.
If Contractor maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum requirements for
each line of coverage shown above, City shall be entitled to the broader coverage and/or the higher
limits maintained by Contractor. Where the policy limits are greater than those listed by this
Agreement, the amounts provided by the certificates of insurance shall be incorporated by
reference in to the Agreement.
Other Insurance Provisions
The above required insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following
provisions:
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1. City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to
be covered as additional insureds, under Contractor’s CGL, PL, and AL policies, with
respect to any liability arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf of
the Contractor including materials, parts, equipment, and personnel furnished in
connection with such work or operations.
2. Contractor and its Insurance company(ies) agrees to waive all rights of subrogation
against City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers
for losses paid under the terms of the CGL, AL, PL, and W/C policies, arising from
work performed by Contractor under this Agreement.
3. For any claims related to this contract, Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be
primary and any insurance maintained by City, its City Council, its officers, officials,
employees, agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it.
4. A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring
that Contractor’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim
is made or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability.
5. Insurance policies required herein shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled,
suspended, voided, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed by the carrier, or
materially changed except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to
City. Ten (10) days prior written notice shall be provided to City for policy cancellation
or non-renewal due to non-payment of premium.
6. Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa
Ana, Attention: Nadia Orozco, Public Works Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza, M-11,
Santa Ana, CA 92701. The name and location of project must be included in the
Description of Operations section of each certificate.
Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the
Contractor to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses
and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California
with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to City.
Verification of Coverage
Contractor shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required
amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required
by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all
policy endorsements before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior
to the work beginning shall not waive Consultant’s obligation to provide them.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the
risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
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8. INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
negligent operations of the Contractor, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2)
from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable
relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and
hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial
or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in
this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Contractor
further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including
fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party
challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by
reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable
decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
to the extent Contractor’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity
shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of,
pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Contractor.
9. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and
employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States’
letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product
or documents provided by Contractor to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
10. RECORDS
Contractor shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed
under this Agreement. Contractor shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to
the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements
charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by
law, from the date of final payment to Contractor under this Agreement. All such records and
invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Contractor shall allow a representative of the City to
examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created
pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Contractor shall allow inspection of all
work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of final payment to Contractor under this Agreement.
11. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Contractor receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
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information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Contractor agrees that
it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and
further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like
importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. “Confidential Information” shall include all
nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential
information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered
by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any
information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the
Contractor disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Contractor
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e)
is independently developed by the Contractor without reference to information disclosed by the
City.
12. CERTIFICATIONS
The funds used to pay for this Agreement will be partly comprised of federal grant funds.
Contractor agrees and understands that it will comply with the terms attached hereto as Exhibit
C, incorporated by reference into this Agreement. Contractor shall keep itself informed of all City,
State and Federal laws and regulations which may, in any manner, affect the performance of it
services pursuant to this Agreement. Contractor shall at all times, observe and comply with all
such laws and regulations. City and its officers and employees shall not be liable at law or in
equity by reason of the failure of the Contractor to comply with this paragraph.
13. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
1. Contractor must maintain written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and
governing the actions of its employees engaged in the selection, award, and administration
of contracts. No employee, officer, agent, or board member with a real or apparent conflict
of interest may participate in the selection, award, or administration of a contract supported
by the Federal award. A conflict of interest includes when the employee, officer, agent, or
board member, any member of their immediate family, their partner, or an organization
that employs or is about to employ any of the parties indicated herein, has a financial or
other interest in or a tangible personal benefit from an entity considered for a contract. An
employee, officer, agent, and board member of the Contractor may neither solicit nor
accept gratuities, favors, or anything of monetary value from contractors. However, the
Contractor may set standards for situations where the financial interest is not substantial or
a gift is an unsolicited item of nominal value. The Contractor's standards of conduct must
also provide for disciplinary actions to be applied for violations by its employees, officers,
agents, or board members.
2. If the Contractor has a parent, affiliate, or subsidiary organization that is not a State, local
government, or Indian Tribe, the Contractor must also maintain written standards of
conduct covering organizational conflicts of interest. Organizational conflicts of interest
mean that because of relationships with a parent company, affiliate, or
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subsidiary organization, the Contractor is unable or appears to be unable to be impartial in
conducting a procurement action involving a related organization.
14. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Contractor shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined
and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this
Agreement. Contractor affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
15. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Contractor, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument
signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Contractor. The parties agree that any
terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in
addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Contractor or the City. Each
party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
party, which is not embodied herein.
16. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Contractor,
Contractor may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall
be construed to limit the City’s ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this
Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Contractors retained by City.
17. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Contractor shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Contractor
compensation for all services performed by Contractor prior to receipt of such notice of
termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Contractor to
deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Contractor consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems
appropriate.
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b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of
performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
18. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not
similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
19. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that
Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
20. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Contractor shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Contractor shall notify the City immediately and
in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
21. FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Contractor shall comply with all applicable contractual provisions contained in federal
statutes, federal regulations, federally promulgated materials and state statutes, shall control in
determining any obligations under federal law in the event of a conflict with any terms, language
or provisions contained in this Agreement. Contractor shall not perform any act, fail to perform
any act, or refuse to comply with any requests, which would cause City to be in violation of the
federal terms and conditions.
a. Federal Regulations – Contractor must comply with the government cost principles,
uniform administrative requirements and audit requirements for federal grant program housed
within Title 2, Part 180 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
b. Debarment and Suspension – As required by Executive Orders 12549 and 12689, and 2
CFR §200.214 and codified in 2 CFR Part 200, Contractor must provide protection against waste,
fraud, and abuse by debarring or suspending those persons deemed irresponsible in their dealings
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with the Federal government.
c. Audit Records – With respect to all matters covered by this agreement all records shall be
made available for audit and inspection by CITY, the grant agency and/or their duly authorized
representatives for a period of three (3) years from the date of submission of the final expenditure
report by the City of Santa Ana. For a period of three years after final delivery hereunder or until
all claims related to this Agreement are finally settled, whichever is later, Contractor shall preserve
and maintain all documents, papers and records relevant to the services provided in accordance
with this Agreement, including the Attachments hereto. For the same time period, Contractor shall
make said documents, papers and records available to City and the agency from which City
received grant funds or their duly authorized representative(s), for examination, copying, or
mechanical reproduction on or off the premises of Contractor, upon request during usual working
hours.
d. Reports – Contractor shall provide to City all records and information requested by City
for inclusion in quarterly reports and such other reports or records as City may be required to
provide to the agency from which City received grant funds or other persons or agencies.
e. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Handicapped) – All recipients of federal
funds must comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (The Act). Therefore, the
federal funds recipient pursuant to the requirements of The Act hereby gives assurance that no
otherwise qualified handicapped person shall, solely by reason of handicap be excluded from the
participation in, be denied the benefits of or be subject to discrimination, including discrimination
in employment, in any program or activity that receives or benefits from federal financial
assistance. The Contractor agrees it will ensure that requirements of The Act shall be included in
the agreements with and be binding on all of its contractors, subcontractors, assignees or
successors.
f. Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 – (ADA) Contractor must comply with all
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as applicable.
g. Political Activity – None of the funds, materials, property, or services provided directly or
indirectly under this agreement shall be used for any partisan political activity, or to further the
election or defeat of any candidate for public office, or otherwise in violation of the provisions of
the "Hatch Act".
h. No Lobbying – Contractor will comply with all applicable lobbying prohibitions and laws,
including those found in the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352, et seq.), and agrees
that none of the funds provided under this award may be expended by the Contractor to pay any
person to influence, or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of
Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with any federal action concerning the award or renewal of any federal contract, grant,
loan, or cooperative agreement.
i. Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity – Contractor will comply, and all its
contractors (or subrecipients) will comply, with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
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amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1964, as amended; Subtitle A, Title II of the
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (1990); Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972;
the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended; Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972,
as amended; Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and
Rehabilitation Act of 1970, as amended; Section 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of
1912, as amended; Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, as amended; Department of Justice
Non-Discrimination Regulations, 28 CFR Part 42, Subparts C, D, E, and G; and Department of
Justice regulations on disability discrimination, 28 CFR Part 35 and 39. In the event a Federal or
State court, Federal or State administrative agency, or the Contractor makes a finding of
discrimination after a due process hearing on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin,
sex, or disability against a recipient of funds, the Contractor will forward a copy of the findings to
CITY which will, in turn, submit the findings to the Office of Civil Rights, Office of Justice
Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. If applicable, Contractor will comply with the equal
opportunity clause in 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(b) in accordance with Executive Order 11246 as amended
by Executive Order No. 11375.
j. Equal Employment Opportunity – Contractor will comply, and all its contractors (or
subrecipients) will comply, with all requirements of the Executive Order 11246 of September 24,
1965, entitled “Equal Employment Opportunity,” as amended by Executive Order 11375 of
October 13, 1967, and as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (41 CFR chapter 60),
as applicable.
k. Public Contracts Code – Contractor will comply, and all its contractors (or subrecipients)
will comply, with all requirements of the California Public Contract Code Section 10295.3, as
applicable.
l. Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act – Contractor will comply, and all its contractors (or
subrecipients) will comply, with all requirements of the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (40 U.S.C.
3145) as supplemented in Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3), as applicable.
m. Davis-Bacon Act – Contractor will comply, and all its contractors (or subrecipients) will
comply, with all requirements of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3144 and 3146-3148) as
supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5), as applicable.
n. Work Hours and Safety – Contractor will comply, and all its contractors (or subrecipients)
will comply, with all requirements of Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3702 and 3704) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations
(29 CFR Part 5), as applicable.
o. Clean Air Act –
1. The contractor agrees to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations
issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. § 7401 et seq.
2. The contractor agrees to report each violation to CITY and understands and agrees
that the CITY will, in turn, report each violation as required to assure notification to the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the appropriate Environmental Protection
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Agency Regional Office.
3. The contractor agrees to include these requirements in each subcontract exceeding
$150,000 financed in whole or in part with Federal assistance provided by FEMA.
p. Energy and Conservation – Contractor will comply, and all its contractors (or
subrecipients) will comply, with all requirements of the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (42
U.S.C. 6201), as applicable.
q. Waste Disposal – Contractor will comply, and all its contractors (or subrecipients) will
comply, with all requirements of Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by
the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, as applicable.
r. Patent Rights – Contractor agrees that the Department of Homeland Security shall have the
authority to seek patent rights for any process, product, invention or discovery developed and paid
for with funding through this Agreement based on the requirements of 37 CFR§ 401 and any other
implementing regulations, as applicable.
s. Copyright – Contractor may copyright any books, publications or other copyrightable
materials developed in the course of or under this Agreement. However, the federal awarding
agency, State Administrative Agency (SAA) and City reserve a royalty-free, non-exclusive, and
irrevocable license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use, for
federal government, SAA and/or City purpose:
(1) the copyright in any work developed through this Agreement; and
(2) any rights of copyright to which the subcontractor purchases ownership with support
through this grant. The Federal government’s, SAA’s and City’s rights identified above must be
conveyed to the publisher and the language of the publisher’s release form must ensure the
preservation of these rights.
t. Equal Employment in Construction Contracts – Pursuant to Equal Employment
Opportunity requirements of 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(b) in accordance with Executive Order 11246 as
amended by Executive Order No. 11375, as to any construction contract thereunder, if applicable,
during the performance of this contract, the contractor agrees as follows:
(1) The contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because
of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. The contractor
will take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated
during employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity, or national origin. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following:
Employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or
termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including
apprenticeship. The contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and
applicants for employment, notices to be provided setting forth the provisions of this
nondiscrimination clause.
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(2) The contractor will, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf
of the contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
(3) The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or
disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. This
provision shall not apply to instances in which an employee who has access to the compensation
information of other employees or applicants as a part of such employee's essential job functions
discloses the compensation of such other employees or applicants to individuals who do not
otherwise have access to such information, unless such disclosure is in response to a formal
complaint or charge, in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including
an investigation conducted by the employer, or is consistent with the contractor's legal duty to
furnish information.
(4) The contractor will send to each labor union or representative of workers with which he has a
collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, a notice to be provided
advising the said labor union or workers' representatives of the contractor's commitments under
this section, and shall post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and
applicants for employment.
(5) The contractor will comply with all provisions of Executive Order 11246 of September 24,
1965, and of the rules, regulations, and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
(6) The contractor will furnish all information and reports required by Executive Order 11246 of
September 24, 1965, and by rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor, or pursuant
thereto, and will permit access to his books, records, and accounts by the administering agency
and the Secretary of Labor for purposes of investigation to ascertain compliance with such rules,
regulations, and orders.
(7) In the event of the contractor's noncompliance with the nondiscrimination clauses of this
contract or with any of the said rules, regulations, or orders, this contract may be canceled,
terminated, or suspended in whole or in part and the contractor may be declared ineligible for
further Government contracts or federally assisted construction contracts in accordance with
procedures authorized in Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, and such other sanctions
may be imposed and remedies invoked as provided in Executive Order 11246 of September 24,
1965, or by rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, or as otherwise provided by law.
(8) The contractor will include the portion of the sentence immediately preceding paragraph (1)
and the provisions of paragraphs (1) through (8) in every subcontract or purchase order unless
exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 204
of Executive Order 11246 of September 24, 1965, so that such provisions will be binding upon
each subcontractor or vendor. The contractor will take such action with respect to any subcontract
or purchase order as the administering agency may direct as a means of enforcing such provisions,
including sanctions for noncompliance.
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u.Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or
Equipment – Contractor will comply, and all its contractors (or subrecipients) will comply, with
all requirements under Uniform Guidance 2 CFR §200.216. Contractor will comply with FEMA
Policy 405-143-1, Prohibitions on Expending FEMA Award Funds on Covered
Telecommunications Equipment or Services (Interim), which prohibits grant recipients and
subrecipients from obligating or expending loan or grant funds to procure or obtain, extend or
renew a contract to procure or obtain, or to enter into a contract (or extend or renew a contract) to
procure or obtain equipment, services, or systems that uses covered telecommunications
equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical
technology as part of any system.
As described in Public Law 115-232, section 889, covered telecommunications equipment:
(1)Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE
Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities).
(2)For the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security
surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and
telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou
Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or
affiliate of such entities).
(3)Telecommunications or video surveillance services produced by such entities or using such
equipment.
(4)Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by
an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the National
Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an
entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign
country.v.Domestic Preferences for Procurements/Subcontracts – Contractor will comply, and all its
contractors (or subrecipients) will comply, with all requirements under Uniform Guidance 2 CFR
§200.322.
Contractor shall comply with the federal and recipient standards in the award of any subcontracts.
For purposes of this Agreement, subcontracts shall include but not be limited to purchase
agreements, rental or lease agreements, third party agreements, consultant service contracts and
construction subcontracts.
Contractor shall ensure that the terms of this Agreement with the CITY are incorporated into all
Subcontractor Agreements. The Contractor shall submit all Subcontractor Agreements to the CITY
for review prior to the release of any funds to the subcontractor. The Contractor shall withhold
funds to any subcontractor agency that fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this
Agreement and their respective Subcontractor Agreement.
(1)Recovered Materials
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Contractor shall make maximum use of products containing recovered materials that are EPA-
designated items unless the product cannot be acquired competitively within a timeframe
providing for compliance with the contract performance schedule; Meeting contract performance
requirements; or at a reasonable price.
Information about this requirement, along with the list of EPA-designated items, is available at
EPA’s Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines webpage:
https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program.
The Contractor also agrees to comply with all other applicable requirements of Section 6002 of
the Solid Waste Disposal Act.
(2) Domestic Preference for Procurements
Contractor should, to the greatest extent practicable, provide a preference for the purchase,
acquisition, or use of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States. This includes,
but is not limited to iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products.
For purposes of this clause:
Produced in the United States means, for iron and steel products, that all manufacturing processes,
from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States.
Manufactured products mean items and construction materials composed in whole or in part of
non-ferrous metals such as aluminum; plastics and polymer-based products such as polyvinyl
chloride pipe; aggregates such as concrete; glass, including optical fiber; and lumber.
w. Termination for Cause and Convenience – Should Contractor fail for any reason to comply
with the contractual obligations of this agreement within the time specified by this Agreement, the
CITY reserves the right to terminate the Agreement, reserving all rights under state and federal
law.
x. Contractual/Legal Remedies for Breach of Contract – Should Contractor fail for any reason
to comply with the contractual obligations of this Agreement and/or willfully, knowingly or
negligently breach any term, condition or requirement of the agreement, City may impose
sanctions including but not limited to damages (liquidated damages and or penalties) and /or any
other remedy available pursuant to the Agreement of the laws then in effect.
22. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by
first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in
the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
To City:
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City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
Fax: 714- 647-6956
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
To Contractor:
IDS Group
1 Peters Canyon Rd., Suite 130
Irvine, CA 92606
Attn: Dr. Said Hilmy
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have
been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these
time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
23. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
attorney’s fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully
set forth in the body of this Agreement.
[Signatures on following page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above written.
ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
JENNIFER L. HALL ALVARO NUÑEZ
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CONTRACTOR:
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
B y:
KYLE NELLESEN By: Said Hilmy
Assistant City Attorney Title: Principal
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
NABIL SABA
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
Nabil Saba Digitally signed by
Nabil Saba
Date: 2025.01.29
13:43:17 -08'00'
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City of Santa Ana RFP 24-100A
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR
Santa Ana Downtown Parking Structure Improvements
RFP NO. 24-100A
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Ana is accepting proposals from qualified firms to provide design
services for three Downtown Santa Ana Structures. Since being built in the 1980s, three of the city’s
parking structures continue to operate in their original conditions. Therefore, a strong desire exists to
modernize the facilities by upgrading signage, lighting, parking and structural deficiencies. Scope of
work shall include, but is not limited to, preparation of construction plans and specifications, preparation
of cost estimate, support during bid advertisement, and assistance during construction. Scope will also
include coordination, reviews, permitting, and approvals from internal CSA agencies. Proposers must
attend mandatory job walk, which shall be held at all three locations.
• Fiesta Parking Structure (300 E. 5th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701)
• Garage C Parking Structure (310 Birch Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701)
• Garage D Parking Structure (420 N Main Street, Santa Ana, Ca 92701)
All of the parking structures need several modernization improvements, a generalized description for
consideration are as follows:
• As-built plans of all the parking structures.
• Lighting Improvements – assess current lighting fixtures and their efficiency. Add lighting to
some signs and/or improve existing timers.
• Signage Upgrades – evaluate existing signage for clarity, visibility and compliance with local
regulations.
• Parking Stall Enhancements – repaint parking stall lines and numbers. Replace missing or
damaged wheel stops.
• Remove unused fire hose boxes.
• Re-stripe parking lanes and add “compact” sign for small parking spaces.
• Painting and patching improvements to exterior and interior areas of need
• Remove or repair pedestrian doors.
• CASP report
• Low cost landscape recommendations/improvements
Appendix
ATTACHMENT 1
SCOPE OF WORK
EXHIBIT A - SCOPE OF WORK
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Alongside with the general improvements listed above, Fiesta Parking Structure requires:
• Improve neon light fixture ‘Downtown Santa Ana”
• Exterior and interior concrete patch work where needed
• Option to color parking structure pillars to its’ corresponding floor
• Stair improvements (add reflective grip and paint where needed)
• Removal of unused planters, cabling and fencing
• Design and install lighting along NE wall on Bush St for future murals
• Elevator Modernization - evaluate condition and performance of an existing elevator in need of
repair.
Alongside with the general improvements listed above, 5th and Main Parking Structure requires:
• Install of missing tension cables outside of exterior rails
• Add lighting alongside N Main St below ‘DTSA’ sign for future murals
• Elevator Modernization - evaluate condition and performance of an existing elevator in need of
repair.
Alongside with the general improvements listed above, 3rd and Birch Parking Structure requires:
• Public parking sign replacement
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CONSULTANT SERVICES
Consultant shall be responsible for the preparation and submittal of the PS&E package through
completion with the approval from City to release for construction. This shall include, but not
limited to, survey, geotechnical investigation, civil engineering, landscape, hardscape and
irrigation design and electrical engineering. Any additional tasks deemed necessary by the
Consultant shall be clearly identified in the proposal.
A. PROJECT COORDINATION. The consultant shall be fully responsible for overall
management and coordination of the project, which may include but is not limited to,
project development team meetings, liaison with affected agencies, community
outreach and utility companies. In addition, Consultant shall also prepare progress
reports, schedule, secure permits for all field studies and any other required permits
from other agencies.
B. RECORDS RESEARCH. The consultant shall research all information pertinent to the
project including, but not limited to, existing field condition, as-built plans and record
drawings, right-of-way data and all future improvement plans adjacent to or affecting
the project site. The selected consultant shall identify all existing and proposed facilities
within the projects limits and note any potential conflicts.
C. PRELIMINARY DESIGN. The consultant shall organize a kick-off meeting with City staff to
discuss the conceptual design plan, project goals and objectives, potential elements and
issues, project schedule, review of existing information, and conduction of a site
investigation. City staff shall be provided with final rendered conceptual site plan
of the proposed park, final 3-D rendered conceptual exhibits, and a final schedule prior
to the consultant beginning work on the PS&E package.
D. SITE PLAN REVIEW. For large projects, the consultant shall be prepared to submit the
project to the Planning Department for Site Plan Review by the Design Review
Committee at the 30% stage. Site Plan Review submittal requirements can be found
on the City of Santa Ana website at https://www.santa-
ana.org/documents/development- project-review-package/
E. UTILITY COORDINATION. The Consultant shall be responsible for all utility
coordination efforts, including but not limited to; coordination with Edison for any
electrical service connections, and water service connections for irrigation and water
fountains.
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F. CIVIL ENGINEERING PLANS. The consultant shall be responsible for the preparation of
any civil engineering plans required for this project including, but not limited to, the
following; Horizontal and Vertical Control plan, On-site Grading and Drainage plan, Site
Utility Plan, and plans to include improvements in the public right-of-way, as applicable.
G. LANDSCAPE AND IRRIGATION PLANS. The consultant shall be responsible for
the preparation of any landscape architectural plans required for this project including,
but not limited to, the following; Site Layout/Construction Plans and Details including
all architectural feature components identified in the introduction portion of this RFP,
Site Sections (as applicable), and Planting and Irrigation (plans, Details, Notes,
Calculations).
H. ARCHITECTURAL PLANS. The consultant shall be responsible for the preparation of any
architectural plans required for this project including, but not limited to, Foundation
Plan, Floor Plan, Framing Plan, Reflected Ceiling Plan, Door/Window/Hardware/Finish
Schedules, Building Sections, Interior and Exterior Elevations, Architectural Detailing,
Structural Engineering, ADA Compliance.
I. MECHANICAL/ELECTRICAL/PLUMBING (MEP) PLANS. The consultant shall be
responsible for the preparation of any MEP electrical plans required for this project
including HVAC system, electrical site & floor plans, location of panels, switchgear,
meters, schedules, details, photometric analyses, and general notes.
J. PERMITTING. The consultant shall be responsible for identifying and applying for any
necessary permits. All permit requirements shall be included in the bid package for the
project, as applicable.
K. PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ESTIMATES (PS&E)
o Development of Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E):
a) All reports, plans, specifications and quantity calculations shall conform to criteria, policies, procedures
and standards of the City. The Consultant shall use the boilerplate for cut sheets, specifications and
estimates provided by the City.
b) The plan development shall include three (3) milestone deliverables—30%, 60%, 90% (pre-final) and
100% (final). All plan sheets shall be prepared at a reasonable standard scale to be noted on plans. The
necessary plans for each PS&E package shall include, but are not be limited to:
Task 1: Pre-Design
Preliminary design phase shall include Kick-off meeting with City Staff to discuss scope of work,
project goals and objectives, potential elements and issues, schedule.
Task 2: Design Development (60% plans)
Design development phase will involve development of plans based upon Task 1 information and
analysis.
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Deliverables from this task shall include a 60% set of plans, draft outline specification and
“Opinion of Probable Cost’.
Task 3: Construction Documents (90% and 100% plans)
Construction Documents phase (CDs) shall include finalizing plans and specifications from the Design
Development phase. This includes the provision of detailed engineering and construction drawings
that will serve as the basis for both bidding and construction by a general contractor.
Deliverables from this task shall include 90% and 100% plans, final technical specifications, and a
finalized “Opinion of Probable Cost”.
Plans shall include, but are not limited to the following:
• Title Sheet
• Civil Engineering
o Site Utility Plan
• Landscape Architectural
o Site Layout/Construction Plans And Details (including plumbing)
o Site Sections, as applicable
o Planting Plans/Details/Notes
o Irrigation Plans/Details/Calculations/Notes
• Architectural
o Construction Plans
o Signage Plans
o Reflected Ceiling Plans
o Mechanical and Plumbing Plans/T-24
o Electrical Plans, as applicable
o Entire Building Floor Plan
o Interior Elevations, as required
o Building Sections, as required
o Architectural Details, as required ADA Path of Travel design and/or signage Plan
• Mechanical Engineering & Plumbing
• Electrical Engineering
o Single line diagram
o Location of panels, switchgear, meters
o Schedules
o General Notes
o Details
Plans shall be submitted at 90% completion for City staff review, and revised per City comments to
produce a 100% complete construction drawing package. It is imperative that the consultant exercise
care and completeness when implementing plan check comments, to keep project moving more as
expeditiously as possible. The City will then conduct one more cursory review prior to obtaining all
final approvals and signatures.
Technical Specifications
Technical specifications for all components listed above shall be provided by Consultant, or their
Subconsultants, to the City in CSI (Construction Specifications Institute) format. City Staff will
combine these specifications with the City Boiler Plate which together, will become the Project
Manual.
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Plan Check & Permits:
Construction drawings shall be in accordance with the 2019 California Building Code and will require
review/approval by the City Planning and Building Agency.
As a condition of plan check approval, plans, specifications and structural calculations must be signed by a California
licensed architect / landscape architect /civil engineer/structural engineer as appropriate. Additionally, the architect
will be encouraged to identify their historic consultant to address questions and concerns related to the historical
preservation of the building. Plans shall be organized so that they can be segregated cleanly for distribution to the
various plan checking entities.
The Public Works Agency Project Manager will coordinate the submittal and review process. Once complete, the
consultant will revise the Contract Documents
Final Opinion of Probable Cost
Consultant shall provide updated opinion of probable construction cost which shall reflect finalized plans, materials,
systems, details of construction, and known or anticipated changes in the bidding market relative to the project.
Should project scope exceed available budget, project plans/specifications will be phased as appropriate.
Task 3: Bid Advertisement, Construction Administration, Record Drawings:
Bid Advertisement
Bidding procedures will be the responsibility of the City. While the PS&E construction package is advertising for
bids, all questions concerning the intent shall be referred to the City for resolution. In the event that any item requiring
interpretation in the drawings or specifications is discovered during the bidding period, said items shall be analyzed
by the Consultant for decision by the City. Consultant shall provide support to the City during the Bidding phase by
assisting with questions, requests for information/clarification, or conflicts arising out of the bidding process.
Consultant shall also attend pre-bid meeting, if scheduled.
Construction Administration
Consultant shall provide support to the City during the Construction Administration phase by assisting with questions,
requests for information/clarification, and/or reviewing submittals. Consultant shall review and approve all
submittals and shop plan drawings required to support the construction contract. Consultant shall complete shop
drawings reviews within two (2) weeks of receipt. Contract Change Order reviews shall be completed within two (2)
working days of receipt. Consultant shall be available as requested by the City to resolve discrepancies in the contract
documents. Consultant shall bring to the attention of the City any defects or deficiencies in the work by the
construction contractor which the Consultant may observe. Consultant shall have no authority to issue instruction on
behalf of the City, or to deputize another to do so.
Record Drawings / As-built Plans:
Upon construction completion, consultant shall incorporate as-built information, as provided by the General
Contractor, into the drawing files to provide record drawings for City archives. The Consultant shall prepare and
deliver to the City the final as-built plans incorporating field marked prints supplied by the City. Upon completion
of construction, the City will submit field-marked prints to Consultant. Consultant shall incorporate all changes
to the plans electronically with all necessary revision notations and submit to the City.
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Fee Proposal:
In addition to (Submittal Requirements: Fee Proposal) fee schedule shall be structured to correspond to the above
mentioned tasks as follows:
Task 1: Design Development
Task 2: Construction Documents
Task 3: Bid Advertisement, Construction Administration, Record Drawings
Total Fee: _____________
Fee schedule for each task should include an hourly breakdown that corresponds to the task total
Project Files:
Consultant shall provide review sets in .pdf format. Final plans shall be provided in
AutoCAD or Microstation format
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The City will provide information in its possession relevant to the preparation of the
required information in the RFP. The City will provide only the staff assistance and the
documentation specifically in referred to herein.
• Provision of available plans and existing documentation on file.
• Provision of electronic design file with City title block and title sheet (24" x 36")
• Provision of standard City boilerplate specifications.
• Provide access to existing building, as requested by consultant.
• Furnish scope of work and provide general direction as needed for the assigned project.
• All plan check coordination within the City
• Facilitate meeting space and coordination and City facilities
CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
• All work as described under Consultant Services (Section A-K), General Requirements and
Payment & Invoicing.
• Provide Bonds and Insurance as outlined in Attachment of this RFP.
• Submit renewal of Certificate of Insurance 30 days before expiring.
• Ensure Certificate of Insurance is current when submitting invoice
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City of Santa Ana
Santa Ana Downtown Parking Structure Improvements
RFP NO. 24-100A
Submitted by:
1 Peters Canyon Road, Suite 130, Irvine, CA 92606
T: 949.387.8500 www.idsgi.com
Fee Proposal
October 28, 2024
EXHIBIT B - FEE PROPOSAL
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CITY OF SANTA ANA DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS RFP NO. 24-100A
Staff Allocations per Discipline:Cost Estimate Consultants
Role/Classifications:Hours Fees Principal Overall PM Senior
Arch
Job
Captain CAD Principal Senior
Arch
Job
Captain CAD Principal Senior
Eng
Proj.
Eng CAD Principal Senior
Eng
Proj.
Eng CAD Elevator
Consultant
Hourly Rate:220$ 211$ 185$ 132$ 118$ Hrs Fees 220$ 185$ 132$ 118$ Hrs Fees 220$ 185$ 175$ 118$ Hrs Fees 220$ 185$ 175$ 118$ Hrs Fees
Task 1: Design Development 259 $60,710
Kick-off Meeting / Site Investigation 14 $2,764 2 4 2 8 $1,654 2 2 $370 2 2 $370 2 2 $370
Pre-Design / Research 21 $4,128 8 2 10 $2,058 1 2 3 $590 4 4 $740 4 4 $740
Site & Engineering Design 55 $8,289 4 4 8 16 $2,640 1 2 4 7 $921 2 8 4 14 $2,242 2 4 12 18 $2,486
Site Plan Review 16 $3,064 4 2 6 $1,214 2 2 $370 4 4 $740 4 4 $740
Outline Specifications 4 $792 2 2 $422 0 $0 1 1 $185 1 1 $185
Preliminary ROM Cost Estimate 1 $211 1 1 $211 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0
Design Development (60% plans)148 $41,462 2 8 16 24 16 66 $10,144 2 8 4 14 $1,898 8 16 8 32 $5,224 8 16 12 36 $5,696 $12,500 $6,000
Task 2: Construction Documents 264 $69,944
90% Construction Documents 137 $30,845 8 16 24 24 72 $10,648 1 4 4 9 $1,185 4 12 8 24 $3,784 4 12 16 32 $4,728 $10,500
100% Construction Documents 73 $21,275 4 4 8 8 24 $3,584 1 2 4 7 $921 2 8 8 18 $2,714 4 8 12 24 $3,556 $10,500
Construction Cost Estimate 2 $422 2 2 $422 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0
Technical Specifications 6 $1,162 2 2 $422 0 $0 2 2 $370 2 2 $370
Final Construction Documents Submission 46 $16,240 8 2 4 14 $2,586 2 2 4 $634 4 8 12 $2,140 8 8 16 $2,880 $8,000
Task 3: Bid Advertisement, Construction
Administration, and Record Drawings 145 $26,933
Plan Check & Permits 14 $2,778 8 4 12 $2,428 0 $0 1 1 $175 1 1 $175
Final Construction Cost Estimate 2 $422 2 2 $422 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0
Bid Advertisement 4 $844 4 4 $844 0 $0 0 $0 0 $0
Construction Administration 76 $13,046 8 16 12 36 $6,232 2 4 2 8 $1,134 4 12 16 $2,840 4 12 16 $2,840
Record Drawings / As-built Plans 49 $9,843 2 4 4 8 18 $2,634 1 2 4 7 $921 4 8 12 $1,644 4 8 12 $1,644 $3,000
TOTAL - Hours 4 79 72 84 56 295 1 16 24 22 63 0 37 69 36 142 0 43 65 60 168
Fee Proposal Total $157,587
Subtotal
TOTAL Landscape Arch Electrical Civil Architecture
Subtotal Subtotal Subtotal
668
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DOWNTOWN PARKING STRUCTURE
IMPROVEMENTS RFP NO. 24-100A
CITY OF SANTA ANA
1 2024 RATES
IDS GROUP, INC.
2024 Rates
Professional Classification Hourly Rate
Principal $234
Associate Principal $220
Senior Project Manager | Associate $211
Senior Planner $211
QA/QC Manager $211
Registered Architect | Engineer $197
Project Manager $197
Senior Architect | Engineer $185
Senior Cost Estimator $175
Project Architect | Engineer $175
Senior Designer $170
Design Architect | Engineer $160
Specifications Writer $160
Engineering Designer (BIM)$139
Architectural Job Captain | Designer $132
CAD Drafting Engineer | Architect $118
Office Administration $73
Survey Manager $250
Project Surveyor $190
2-Man Survey Crew $350
1-Man Survey Crew $225
Expenses such as, but not limited to plan check fees, permits inspections, testing services, title company
fees, special delivery charges, plotting/presentation boards, maps, aerial photographs, and reprographics /
illustrations that may be required for community or other stakeholder presentations, shall be billed to the
owner at Consultant’s direct cost plus 5%.
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1 Peters Canyon Road, Suite 130, Irvine, CA 92606
T: 949.387.8500 www.idsgi.com
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EXHIBIT C - FEDERAL REGULATIONS
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Public Works Agency
www.santa-ana.org/pw
Item # 14
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 18, 2025
TOPIC: On-Call Water Resources Engineering Services
AGENDA TITLE
Agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., Cannon Corporation, EEC
Environmental, Huitt-Zollars, Inc., JIG Consultants, Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra
Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC for On-Call Engineering Services (No.
24-083) (Non-General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Approve agreements with Akel Engineering Group, Inc., Cannon Corporation, EEC
Environmental, Huitt-Zollars, Inc., JIG Consultants, Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra
Tech EC, Inc., and Water Works Engineers, LLC to provide on-call engineering
services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for a three-year
term beginning February 18, 2025 and expiring February 17, 2028, with provisions for
two one-year extensions (Core Agreement No. A-2025-XXX).
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Agency Water (PWA) Water Resources Division (Water Division)
oversees and maintains the daily operations of the City’s water and sanitary systems.
The water system is comprised of approximately 480 miles of water main, 21
groundwater wells, seven pump stations, 10 reservoirs with a storage capacity of 49
million gallons, four pressure regulating stations, and seven connection points to the
Metropolitan Water District.
On June 25, 2024, PWA released a Request for Proposals (RFP) by which it sought the
services of qualified consulting firms to provide on-call engineering services. The
chosen consultants will supplement City staff by providing professional engineering
design and cost estimating for civil works projects related to water, sewer, recycled
water systems, and other projects related to PWA Water Division’s operations. The RFP
was advertised on the City’s online bid management and publication system
(PlanetBids) and proposals were received electronically via PlanetBids on July 23,
2024.
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The following table summarizes the participation of firms for RFP 24-083:
848 Vendors notified
39 Santa Ana vendors notified
61 Vendors downloaded the RFP Packet
15 Proposals received
2 Proposals received from Santa Ana Vendors
Proposals were solicited, opened on August 12, 2024, and evaluated. Fifteen proposals
were submitted by the RFP deadline and all were determined to be responsive to the
specifications and met the City’s requirements. An evaluation committee reviewed and
rated the proposals according to the criteria listed in the RFP, and the following
summarizes the top nine responding firms and their rankings:
Firm City Rank
Tetra Tech EC, Inc.Irvine, CA 1
Huitt-Zollars, Inc.Irvine, CA 2
Psomas Santa Ana, CA 3
Cannon Corporation Los Angeles, CA 4
Kleinfelder, Inc.Laguna Hills, CA 5
EEC Environmental Orange, CA 6
Water Works Engineers, LLC Torrance, CA 7
JIG Consultants Orange, CA 8
Akel Engineering Group, Inc.Fresno, CA 9
Each of the proposals demonstrated the firms have the necessary capacity and
expertise to complete the required services. Therefore, staff recommends awarding
agreements to Akel Engineering Group, Inc., Cannon Corporation, EEC Environmental,
Huitt-Zollars, Inc., JIG Consultants, Kleinfelder, Inc., Psomas, Tetra Tech EC, Inc., and
Water Works Engineers, LLC (Exhibits 1-9), to ensure sufficient resources are available
to meet the needs of the PWA Water Division.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with the action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $61,623 are budgeted and available for expenditure in the
current fiscal year. Funding for subsequent fiscal years will be included in the proposed
budgets for City Council consideration.
The available budgeted account balance in this fund is $61,623; however, staff requests
contract authority for $100,000 to allow for emergencies and unforeseen work. If it
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becomes necessary to use the full contract authority, staff would reallocate budget
within the department and fund in compliance with the City’s budgetary controls.
Fiscal
Year
Accounti
ng Unit -
Account
#
Fund
Description Accounting Unit,
Account
Description
Budget
Available /
Projected
Requested
Contract
Authority
Contract (3-Year Term)
2024-25
(Feb –
June)
06017645
-62300 Water
Water Admin &
Engineering,
Contract Services-
Professional
$61,623 $100,000
2025-26 06017645
-62300 Water
Water Admin &
Engineering,
Contract Services-
Professional
$300,000 $300,000
2026-27 06017645
-62300 Water
Water Admin &
Engineering,
Contract Services-
Professional
$400,000 $400,000
2027-28
(July –
Jan)
06017645
-62300 Water
Water Admin &
Engineering,
Contract Services-
Professional
$200,000 $200,000
Optional Two, 1-Year Extensions
2027-28
(Feb –
June)
06017645
-62300 Water
Water Admin &
Engineering,
Contract Services-
Professional
$250,000 $250,000
2028-29 06017645
-62300 Water
Water Admin &
Engineering,
Contract Services-
Professional
$500,000 $500,000
2029-30
(July –
Jan)
06017645
-62300 Water
Water Admin &
Engineering,
Contract Services-
Professional
$250,000 $250,000
Total:$1,961,623 $2,000,000
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On-Call Water Resources Engineering Services
February 18, 2025
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EXHIBIT(S)
1. Agreement with Akel Engineering Group, Inc.
2. Agreement with Cannon Corporation
3. Agreement with EEC Environmental
4. Agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc.
5. Agreement with JIG Consultants
6. Agreement with Kleinfelder, Inc.
7. Agreement with Psomas
8. Agreement with Tetra Tech EC, Inc.
9. Agreement with Water Works Engineers, LLC
Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director – Public Works Agency
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
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AGREEMENT WITH AKEL ENGINEERING GROUP, INC. TO PROVIDE
ON-CALL WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 18TH day of February, 2025 by and between
Akel Engineering Group, Inc., a California corporation (“Consultant”), and the City of Santa Ana,
a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of
the State of California (“City”).
RECITALS
A.On June 25, 2024, the City issued Request for Proposals No. 24-083, by which it sought
Consultants to provide on-call water resources engineering services on behalf of the City
of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency.
B.Consultant submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City.
Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the
scope of work that was included in RFP No. 24-083 and attached as Exhibit A.
Consultant’s proposal shall be incorporated by reference as though fully attached here to
this Agreement.
C.Consultant was selected as one of nine (9) vendors which qualified for this engagement.
Only those consultants approved by the City Council on February 18, 2025 shall be eligible
to be engaged by the City for these services.
D.In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this
Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be
expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1.SCOPE OF SERVICES
On an on-call basis, and the City’s sole discretion, Consultant shall perform during the term
of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and
incidental customary work required to fully and adequately complete the services described and
set forth in Scope of Services - Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2.COMPENSATION
a.City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed under this Agreement at the
rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. Consultant is one of nine (9) consultants
selected under RFP 24-083. The total compensation for these services provided by all
such consultants selected under RFP 24-083 shall not exceed the shared aggregate
amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) during the term of the Agreement,
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including any extension periods.
b. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper
invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. City and
Consultant agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made
through Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. Consultant agrees to execute the
City’s standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required
documentation. Upon verification of the data provided, the City will be authorized to
deposit payments directly into Consultant’s account(s) with financial institutions.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance
set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City.
3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above for a three (3) year term
with the option for the City to grant up to two (2) one (1) year renewals, exercisable by a writing
by the City Manager and the City Attorney, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section
15, below.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an
independent Consultant and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall
it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to
allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant
performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be
provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be
responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property
embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of
authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical
drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). Consultant
shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and
perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in
any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within
the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.
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6. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain
and shall require any subcontractors to obtain and maintain insurance as described below for the
entire Term of this Agreement against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with services, products and materials supplied to City. Total cost
of such insurance shall be borne by Consultant.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00
01covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations,
property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than
$2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate. Required policy limits can be met
with primary and umbrella/excess insurance policies.
2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1 (any
auto), with limits no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits. In the event Consultant
does not maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, City will accept evidence of
personal automobile insurance.
3. Workers’ Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits,
and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident,
policy or employee, for bodily injury or disease. Coverage is not required if Consultant has
no employees and signs request to waive such insurance.
4. Professional Liability Insurance: with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or
claim, and $2,000,000 aggregate.
If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum requirements for
each line of coverage shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of
the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.
Other Insurance Provisions
The above required insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following
provisions:
1. City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be
covered as additional insureds, under Consultant’s CGL, Professional Liability, and
Automobile Liability policies, with respect to any liability arising out of work or operations
performed by or on behalf of the Instructor including materials, parts, equipment, and
personnel furnished in connection with such work or operations.
2. Consultant’s Insurance company(ies) agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against City,
its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid
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under the terms of any policy which arise from work performed by Consultant under this
Agreement.
3. For any claims related to this contract, Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary
and any insurance maintained by City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees,
agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it.
4. A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that
Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made
or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability.
5. Insurance policies required herein shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled,
suspended, voided, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed by the carrier, or
materially changed except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to City.
Ten (10) days prior written notice shall be provided to City for policy cancellation or non-
renewal due to non-payment of premium.
6. Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana,
Attention: Public Works Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21), Santa Ana, CA 92701.
The name and location of project must be included in the Description of Operations section
of each certificate.
Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the
Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses
and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California
with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to City.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required
amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required
by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all
policy endorsements before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior
to the work beginning shall not waive Consultant’s obligation to provide them.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the
risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
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negligent operations of the Consultant, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2)
from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable
relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and
hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial
or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in
this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant
further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including
fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party
challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by
reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable
decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity
shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of,
pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and
employees against any and all liability, including cost s, for infringement of any United States’
letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product
or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
9. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed
under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to
the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements
charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by
law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and
invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to
examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created
pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all
work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that
it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and
further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like
importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. “Confidential Information” shall include all
nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential
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information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered
by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any
information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the
Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e)
is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the
City.
11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct
or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this
Agreement.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, o r disability, as defined
and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this
Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
13. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument
signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any
terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in
addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant or the City. Each
party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
party, which is not embodied herein.
14. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall
be construed to limit the City’s ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this
Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Consultants retained by City.
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15. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of
termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems
appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of
performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
16. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not
similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
17. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that
Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
18. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and
in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
19. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by
first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in
the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
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To City:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
To Consultant:
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days aft er it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have
been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these
time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
attorney’s fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully
set forth in the body of this Agreement.
[signature page to follow]
Akel Engineering Group, Inc.
Attn: Tony Akel, President
7433 N. First St., Ste. 103
Fresno, CA 93720
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above written.
ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
Jennifer L. Hall Alvaro Nuñez
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO CONSULTANT:
City Attorney
By:
Kyle Nellesen
Assistant City Attorney (title)
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RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Nabil Saba, P.E.
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
Tony Akel, P.E., PACP, D.WRE
President
Nabil Saba
Digitally signed by
Nabil Saba
Date: 2025.01.29
13:25:20 -08'00'
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Contractor/Consultant shall perform services as set forth below.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Ana intends (City) to select several qualified firms to provide professional
services for a variety of projects and programs on an as-needed or “on-call” basis. Each firm
selected will enter into a Professional Services Agreement to provide such services. Throughout
the term of the Professional Services Agreement, the City may request task order proposals for
individual projects and/or programs as the need for such services arises. The task order proposal
fee shall be based on the hourly rates provided by the firm in response to this RFP.
If a task order proposal is selected, a Notice-to-Proceed will be issued based on an agreed-upon
specific scope of services and fee for that task order. The firm may utilize in-house staff and/or
sub-consultants to complete each task order. For specialized work for which the prime
consultant shall require a sub-consultant, the prime consultant shall serve as an
administrative liaison between the City and the sub-consultant, and include these
administrative costs in their proposed project management fees.
Prime consultant mark-ups for sub-consultant work will not be allowed.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Provide professional engineering services for planning, design, and construction support for
domestic water, recycled water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and related facility projects.
In general, each task order shall include, at minimum, the following project management
services:
Project Schedule
Create schedules with the critical milestones for the major tasks involved in a project.
Update the schedule monthly, or more often, as required by the City. Schedules shall be
submitted in PDF format unless other format is requested by the City.
Meetings
Attend meetings and/or job walks, as requested by the City. Prepare meeting agendas
and meeting minutes.
EXHIBIT I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Monthly Project Status Report
Prepare Monthly Project Status Reports that show an accurate accountability of work
effort rendered and a continuous appraising and monitoring of both work progress and
financial conditions on a project.
The fee for project management services, including time and related expenses, shall be included
in each task order proposal.
Firms may propose on any category listed below (1-5). The services to be performed may
include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
1. PLANNING, RESOURCES, AND DESIGN
Provide water engineering services to conduct water capital improvement projects, which
may involve one or multiple disciplines, including planning studies, hydraulic modeling,
feasibility studies, design of pipelines, wells, pump stations, pressure regulating stations,
reservoirs, water quality and water treatment, waste and recycled water quality and
treatment, hydrogeology, engineering support during construction, and encompassing
associated services such as Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, HVAC, Landscape
Architecture, Geotechnical, Environmental, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control.
a. Planning Studies and Feasibility Studies
Provide engineering, financial, and planning services to perform pipeline alignment and
facility siting studies, water system planning studies, recycled water system planning and
feasibility studies, water demand and supply studies, rate studies, asset management,
and other studies that may be required in water system planning. Provide consulting
services related to water resources and conservation. Studies may include water supply
assessments, water supply verifications, urban water management plans, water use
surveys and others studies that may be required for water resources and conservation
programs
b. Hydraulic Modeling
Perform Water System Master Planning including Comprehensive Studies, Hydraulic
Analysis, Transient Analysis, Fire Flow Analysis, and Flow Optimization.
c. Condition Assessment
Provide comprehensive condition assessment of the City’s water system, including
seismic, structural, security and vulnerability. Assessment of the structural integrity of the
pipe shall include identifying leaks, pipe damage, pipe defect, loss of pipe wall thickness
due to corrosion or erosion, etc., along the length of the pipe. Provide reports and
memorandums with maps and exhibits as required to detail results of the study including
likelihood of failure, risk and consequence of failure. Reports and/or technical
memorandums shall also include detailed explanation of data collected and used for the
study, any assumptions made as well as recommendations for short-term and long-term
risk mitigation strategies.
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d. Design Services
Provide consulting services for the design of water facilities, including water wells, pump
stations, pressure regulating stations, reservoirs, water quality and treatment, water
mains, recycled water supply and distribution facilities, associated appurtenances, as well
as other related components of the facilities such as buildings, landscape, grading,
drainage, etc. for a complete and operative project.
e. Other Related Services
Provide other related services including, but not limited to, the following:
i. Architecture
Provide consulting services for architectural design, architectural renderings, line-
of-sight analyses, building sections, code interpretation issues and other
architectural related issue.
ii. Structural
Provide consulting services for structural investigations of the City’s existing
facilities, seismic analysis, miscellaneous structural calculations, and design on
the City’s existing and proposed systems and structures.
iii. Civil
Provide consulting services for general engineering services as required for the
project. Scope of work may include but is not limited to site design, street
improvements, grading, drainage, preparation of Water Quality Management,
Erosion Control, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and related
calculations and reports as necessary.
iv. Mechanical, HVAC
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
and replacement of existing mechanical and HVAC systems, including piping,
plumbing, support systems, controls, code interpretation, and related calculations
as necessary.
v. Landscape Architecture
Provide consulting services for landscape architecture design, including landscape
planting plans, renderings and views of proposed landscape plantings, and
landscape installation inspection services. Provide consultation for irrigation
system design and inspection.
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vi. Geotechnical Engineering Services
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests,
laboratory tests, and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a
project site area and prepare geotechnical reports of final design and construction
recommendations. Field explorations may require drilling plans and classification
of underlying soils and must be done under the supervision of a licensed
geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may include slope
stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California
Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other
City requirements. Provide seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic
criteria, as needed, for project design.
vii. Hydrogeology
Provide consulting services on groundwater issues related to and including
rehabilitation of existing potable water production wells, siting and design of new
potable water production wells, destruction of inactive wells, evaluation of
contamination plumes, and groundwater modeling. Evaluate the hydrogeology of
proposed potable water production well sites and investigate proposed wells.
Determine design parameters and requirements necessary to drill, operate, and
maintain proposed wells; proposed well construction (casing diameter, locations
of perforated intervals); and proposed operation of wells. Prepare Drinking Water
Source Assessment and Protection (DWSAP) plans for proposed potable water
production wells.
Provide inspection, hydrogeologic analysis and recommendations during new
potable water production well drilling and existing well destruction activities,
including, but not limited to, on site consulting geologists, geological sampling and
formation analysis, geophysical logging and interpretation, sieve analyses, final
well construction recommendations, and quality assurance and assistance in
achieving conformance with the construction specifications and applicable codes
and standards.
viii. Environmental Compliance Services
Provide consulting services for the preparation of environmental documents and
support studies to comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which
may include an Initial Study, Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Addendum, or Environmental Impact Report, or Supplement or Subsequent EIR,
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when complying with federal grants,
permit applications with support studies, aesthetic simulations, and other
environmental compliance tasks that may be needed.
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ix. Recycled Water Compliance
Provide assistance with compliance requirements for recycled water treatment and
distribution system monitoring and reporting.
x. Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Services
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing
electrical systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical
panels, and instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems.
xi. Engineering Support During Bidding and Construction
Review and respond to RFI’s and review and approve shop drawings submitted by
contractor for conformance with the contract documents. Review progress reports
and payments as required. Prepare supplementary sketches and details, as
required, to resolve field construction problems that may be encountered. Provide
project inspection as needed. Provide assistance in ensuring regulatory
compliance, as needed. Prepare the “as constructed” corrections to the original
drawings and specifications. Attend meetings on behalf of the City and assist in
Public Relations, as needed.
xii. Plan Check Services
Provide consulting services for plan checking improvement plans to determine
compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, policies, rules, ordinances, and
codes.
2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Provide construction management and inspection services during construction. The tasks of
construction management and inspection shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Construction Management and Coordination with Contractor
Provide construction management and coordinate as needed for the project. Review and coordinate
construction schedule and activities; conduct and attend meetings on behalf of the City. Provide
permit compliance documentation, follow up, and support for all permits and clearances required
on a project. The construction management team may also be asked to attend meetings and assist
in maintaining public relations as needed.
b. Project Administration
Provide review of, recommend, and prepare change order(s) and/or extra work order(s)
as needed on construction project. Coordinate and process RFI’s and shop drawings
submittals, and ensure construction conformance with the contract documents. Review
and adjust progress pay estimates prepared and submitted by the contractor for
conformance with the contract documents.
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c. Construction Inspection
Provide construction inspection by qualified inspectors and maintain daily inspection
reports, construction progress reports, and project logs, etc., of the progress of the
construction work. Secure record drawing information from the construction contractor.
Provide start-up support for a Project, including final acceptance testing, support, and
final completion sign off. Prepare the Final Construction Report.
3. PIPELINE DESIGN
Provide consulting services for the design of water mains, transmission mains, siphons and
associated appurtenances. Provide preliminary and final design services including the
preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Provide bidding assistance,
construction support, and final as-builts as needed for projects.
4. ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SERVICES
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing electrical
systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical panels, and
instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems components,
instrumentation, communication system components, security cameras, door/gate access
controls, information technology for SCADA system and cybersecurity support for
PLC/HMI/OIT software and custom applications for the City Water System.
5. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests, laboratory tests,
and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a project site area and prepare
geotechnical reports of final design and construction recommendations. Field explorations
may require drilling plans and classification of underlying soils and must be done under the
supervision of a licensed geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may
include slope stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California Department of
Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other City requirements. Provide
seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic criteria, as needed, for project design.
Proposals shall explicitly state which category listed above (1-5) is being proposing on. If there
are any exceptions to the core of requested services above, proposers shall list said exceptions
in their proposal (matrix form).
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT DELIVERABLES
The Consultant’s services for plans specifications and estimates (PS&E) for engineering projects
and special studies/investigations shall be in conformance, if applicable, with the following: Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations (California Building Standards Code), American Water
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Works Association, California Department of Transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act,
City of Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), professional Standards established by the City, and
any other federal, state, or local guidelines required in the project.
As part of the PS&E package, the Consultant shall prepare the special provisions pertaining to
the items of work included in the plans that are not addressed on the latest editions of the
applicable standards.
The Consultant shall have complete responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all
documents and plans prepared. The plans will be reviewed by the City of Santa Ana for
conformity with the requirements of the Agreement. Reviews by the City of Santa Ana DO NOT
include detailed review or checking of design for the accuracy with which such designs are
depicted in the documents and the plans. The documents and plans furnished under the
Agreement shall be of a quality acceptable to the City of Santa Ana. The criteria for acceptance
shall be a product of neat appearance, well organized, technically and grammatically correct,
checked and dated, and having the maker and checker identified.
The Consultant shall have project management control procedures in effect during the entire
time work is being performed under the Agreement. This task shall include the following:
Project Management Plan- the consultant shall provide a detail management plan
including information and coordination with other agencies to ensure compliance and
completion of the (PS&E) packages. This plan shall include all milestones and task
breakdown for each of the tasks and subtasks included therein. The project management
shall be submitted to the Project Manager for review and within 15 calendar days of the
issued Notice to Proceed
Deliverables
Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Plan
Project Schedule/Invoicing
Project Correspondence
In case of conflict, ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, or omissions, the consultant shall submit
the matter to the City for clarification.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
The City will provide information in its possession relevant to the preparation of the required
information in the RFP. The City will provide only the staff assistance and the documentation
specifically in referred to herein.
Furnish scope of work and provide general direction as needed for the assigned project
All plan check coordination within the City
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Advertise, award, and administer of construction contract
Electronic files (sample plans & specifications, City of Santa Ana’s CADD Standards)
Electronic files for title sheets and sheet borders
Facilitate meeting space and coordination and City facilities
FEE PROPOSAL
In addition to Section III.B.3 (Submittal Requirements: Fee Proposal) fee schedule shall be
structured as follows:
The fee proposal shall include the firm’s standard hourly fee schedule, and/or project fee
schedule where applicable and as outlined in this document. A list of all positions and
hourly rates required to perform the services described herein.
A more detailed scope of work will be provided when/if a Task Order proposal is
requested of a consultant. All tasks orders shall include the staff title, hours, hourly rate
and totals as related to the project.
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The project will be implemented in compliance with the City of Santa Ana’s policies, as
well as Prevailing Wages and State/Federal Requirements.
2. The City regards the inclusion of California based designs, engineering, and construction
professionals, facilities, and services as part of the Team to be highly desirable, but not
mandatory.
3. The City reserves the right to amend this Request for Proposal by addendum prior to the
final dates of submission.
4. All reports, proposals, or other data or materials which are submitted shall become the
sole property of the City of Santa Ana with the exception of the confidential Financial
Capacity information and fee proposals.
5. All products used or developed in the execution of any contract resulting from this request
will remain in the public domain at the completion of this project.
6. The City has an affirmative action program. The purpose of the affirmative action program
is to encourage certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises.
All submitting firms must have established affirmative action programs approvable by the
City. During the RFP stage, all firms will need to complete a “Certification of Non-
Discrimination by Contractors” for each firm on their team.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION
Fee Proposal including hourly rates if applicable
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RATE SCHEDULE
PERSONNEL
Support Staff Hourly Rate
Administrative $116
Technical Staff Hourly Rate
GIS Technician $146
Senior GIS Technician $176
Professional Services Hourly Rate
Engineering Assistant $135
Assistant Engineer $170
Associate Engineer $199
Senior Engineer $221
Principal Engineer $269
Senior Principal Engineer $298
EXPENSES
Category
Subconsultant / Other Direct Costs Cost plus 5%
Notes:
1. Software usage costs are included in hourly rates shown.
2. AKEL Billing Rates are subject to an annual increase at the end of the fiscal year, to
reflect labor rates and related cost adjustments.
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EXHIBIT 2
AGREEMENT WITH CANNON CORPORATION TO PROVIDE
ON-CALL WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 18TH day of February, 2025 by and between
Cannon Corporation, a California corporation (“Consultant”), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter
city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State
of California (“City”).
RECITALS
A.
B.
On June 25, 2024, the City issued Request for Proposals No. 24-083, by which it sought
Consultants to provide on-call water resources engineering services on behalf of the City
of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency.
Consultant submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City.
Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the
scope of work that was included in RFP No. 24-083 and attached as Exhibit A.
Consultant’s proposal shall be incorporated by reference as though fully attached here to
this Agreement.
C.
D.
Consultant was selected as one of nine (9) vendors which qualified for this engagement.
Only those consultants approved by the City Council on February 18, 2025 shall be eligible
to be engaged by the City for these services.
In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this
Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be
expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1.SCOPE OF SERVICES
On an on-call basis, and the City’s sole discretion, Consultant shall perform during the term
of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and
incidental customary work required to fully and adequately complete the services described and
set forth in Scope of Services - Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2.COMPENSATION
a. City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed under this Agreement at the
rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. Consultant is one of nine (9) consultants
selected under RFP 24-083. The total compensation for these services provided by all
such consultants selected under RFP 24-083 shall not exceed the shared aggregate
amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) during the term of the Agreement,
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including any extension periods.
b. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper
invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. City and
Consultant agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made
through Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. Consultant agrees to execute the
City’s standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required
documentation. Upon verification of the data provided, the City will be authorized to
deposit payments directly into Consultant’s account(s) with financial institutions.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance
set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City.
3.TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above for a three (3) year term
with the option for the City to grant up to two (2) one (1) year renewals, exercisable by a writing
by the City Manager and the City Attorney, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section
15, below.
4.INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an
independent Consultant and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall
it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to
allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant
performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be
provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be
responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5.OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property
embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of
authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical
drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). Consultant
shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and
perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in
any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within
the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.
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6.INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain
and shall require any subcontractors to obtain and maintain insurance as described below for the
entire Term of this Agreement against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with services, products and materials supplied to City. Total cost
of such insurance shall be borne by Consultant.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00
01covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations,
property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than
$2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate. Required policy limits can be met
with primary and umbrella/excess insurance policies.
2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1 (any
auto), with limits no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits. In the event Consultant
does not maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, City will accept evidence of
personal automobile insurance.
3. Workers’ Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits,
and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident,
policy or employee, for bodily injury or disease. Coverage is not required if Consultant has
no employees and signs request to waive such insurance.
4. Professional Liability Insurance: with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or
claim, and $2,000,000 aggregate.
If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum requirements for
each line of coverage shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of
the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.
Other Insurance Provisions
The above required insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following
provisions:
1. City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be
covered as additional insureds, under Consultant’s CGL, Professional Liability, and
Automobile Liability policies, with respect to any liability arising out of work or operations
performed by or on behalf of the Instructor including materials, parts, equipment, and
personnel furnished in connection with such work or operations.
2. Consultant’s Insurance company(ies) agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against City,
its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid
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under the terms of any policy which arise from work performed by Consultant under this
Agreement.
3. For any claims related to this contract, Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary
and any insurance maintained by City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees,
agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it.
4. A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that
Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made
or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability.
5. Insurance policies required herein shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled,
suspended, voided, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed by the carrier, or
materially changed except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to City.
Ten (10) days prior written notice shall be provided to City for policy cancellation or non-
renewal due to non-payment of premium.
6. Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana,
Attention: Public Works Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21), Santa Ana, CA 92701.
The name and location of project must be included in the Description of Operations section
of each certificate.
Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the
Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses
and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California
with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to City.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required
amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required
by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all
policy endorsements before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior
to the work beginning shall not waive Consultant’s obligation to provide them.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the
risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
7.INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
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negligent operations of the Consultant, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2)
from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable
relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and
hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial
or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in
this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant
further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including
fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party
challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by
reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable
decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity
shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of,
pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
8.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and
employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States’
letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product
or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
9.RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed
under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to
the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements
charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by
law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and
invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to
examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created
pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all
work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement.
10.CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that
it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and
further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like
importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. “Confidential Information” shall include all
nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential
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information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered
by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any
information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the
Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e)
is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the
City.
11.CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct
or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this
Agreement.
12.NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined
and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this
Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
13.EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument
signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any
terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in
addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant or the City. Each
party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
party, which is not embodied herein.
14.ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall
be construed to limit the City’s ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this
Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Consultants retained by City.
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15.TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of
termination, subject to the following conditions:
a.
b.
As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems
appropriate.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of
performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
16.WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not
similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
17.JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that
Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
18.PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and
in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
19.NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by
first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in
the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
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To City:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
To Consultant:
Cannon Corporation
Attn: J. Eric Porkert, Project Manager
11900 W. Olympic Blvd., Ste 530
Los Angeles, CA 90064
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have
been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these
time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
20.MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a.Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
attorney’s fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b.All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully
set forth in the body of this Agreement.
[signature page to follow]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above written.
ATTEST:CITY OF SANTA ANA
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO
City Attorney
CANNON CORPORATION
By:
Kyle
Assistant City Attorney Director, Water Resources Division
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Nabil Saba Digitally signed by Nabil Saba
Date: 2025.01.29 13:26:55 -08'00'
Nabil Saba, P.E.
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
EXHIBIT I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contractor/Consultant shall perform services as set forth below.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Ana intends (City) to select several qualified firms to provide professional
services for a variety of projects and programs on an as-needed or “on-call” basis. Each firm
selected will enter into a Professional Services Agreement to provide such services. Throughout
the term of the Professional Services Agreement, the City may request task order proposals for
individual projects and/or programs as the need for such services arises. The task order proposal
fee shall be based on the hourly rates provided by the firm in response to this RFP.
If a task order proposal is selected, a Notice-to-Proceed will be issued based on an agreed-upon
specific scope of services and fee for that task order. The firm may utilize in-house staff and/or
sub-consultants to complete each task order. For specialized work for which the prime
consultant shall require a sub-consultant, the prime consultant shall serve as an
administrative liaison between the City and the sub-consultant, and include these
administrative costs in their proposed project management fees.
Prime consultant mark-ups for sub-consultant work will not be allowed.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Provide professional engineering services for planning, design, and construction support for
domestic water, recycled water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and related facility projects.
In general, each task order shall include, at minimum, the following project management
services:
Project Schedule
Create schedules with the critical milestones for the major tasks involved in a project.
Update the schedule monthly, or more often, as required by the City. Schedules shall be
submitted in PDF format unless other format is requested by the City.
Meetings
Attend meetings and/or job walks, as requested by the City. Prepare meeting agendas
and meeting minutes.
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Monthly Project Status Report
Prepare Monthly Project Status Reports that show an accurate accountability of work
effort rendered and a continuous appraising and monitoring of both work progress and
financial conditions on a project.
The fee for project management services, including time and related expenses, shall be included
in each task order proposal.
Firms may propose on any category listed below (1-5). The services to be performed may
include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
1. PLANNING, RESOURCES, AND DESIGN
Provide water engineering services to conduct water capital improvement projects, which
may involve one or multiple disciplines, including planning studies, hydraulic modeling,
feasibility studies, design of pipelines, wells, pump stations, pressure regulating stations,
reservoirs, water quality and water treatment, waste and recycled water quality and
treatment, hydrogeology, engineering support during construction, and encompassing
associated services such as Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, HVAC, Landscape
Architecture, Geotechnical, Environmental, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control.
a. Planning Studies and Feasibility Studies
Provide engineering, financial, and planning services to perform pipeline alignment and
facility siting studies, water system planning studies, recycled water system planning and
feasibility studies, water demand and supply studies, rate studies, asset management,
and other studies that may be required in water system planning. Provide consulting
services related to water resources and conservation. Studies may include water supply
assessments, water supply verifications, urban water management plans, water use
surveys and others studies that may be required for water resources and conservation
programs
b. Hydraulic Modeling
Perform Water System Master Planning including Comprehensive Studies, Hydraulic
Analysis, Transient Analysis, Fire Flow Analysis, and Flow Optimization.
c. Condition Assessment
Provide comprehensive condition assessment of the City’s water system, including
seismic, structural, security and vulnerability. Assessment of the structural integrity of the
pipe shall include identifying leaks, pipe damage, pipe defect, loss of pipe wall thickness
due to corrosion or erosion, etc., along the length of the pipe. Provide reports and
memorandums with maps and exhibits as required to detail results of the study including
likelihood of failure, risk and consequence of failure. Reports and/or technical
memorandums shall also include detailed explanation of data collected and used for the
study, any assumptions made as well as recommendations for short-term and long-term
risk mitigation strategies.
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d. Design Services
Provide consulting services for the design of water facilities, including water wells, pump
stations, pressure regulating stations, reservoirs, water quality and treatment, water
mains, recycled water supply and distribution facilities, associated appurtenances, as well
as other related components of the facilities such as buildings, landscape, grading,
drainage, etc. for a complete and operative project.
e. Other Related Services
Provide other related services including, but not limited to, the following:
i. Architecture
Provide consulting services for architectural design, architectural renderings, line-
of-sight analyses, building sections, code interpretation issues and other
architectural related issue.
ii. Structural
Provide consulting services for structural investigations of the City’s existing
facilities, seismic analysis, miscellaneous structural calculations, and design on
the City’s existing and proposed systems and structures.
iii. Civil
Provide consulting services for general engineering services as required for the
project. Scope of work may include but is not limited to site design, street
improvements, grading, drainage, preparation of Water Quality Management,
Erosion Control, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and related
calculations and reports as necessary.
iv. Mechanical, HVAC
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
and replacement of existing mechanical and HVAC systems, including piping,
plumbing, support systems, controls, code interpretation, and related calculations
as necessary.
v. Landscape Architecture
Provide consulting services for landscape architecture design, including landscape
planting plans, renderings and views of proposed landscape plantings, and
landscape installation inspection services. Provide consultation for irrigation
system design and inspection.
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vi. Geotechnical Engineering Services
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests,
laboratory tests, and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a
project site area and prepare geotechnical reports of final design and construction
recommendations. Field explorations may require drilling plans and classification
of underlying soils and must be done under the supervision of a licensed
geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may include slope
stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California
Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other
City requirements. Provide seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic
criteria, as needed, for project design.
vii. Hydrogeology
Provide consulting services on groundwater issues related to and including
rehabilitation of existing potable water production wells, siting and design of new
potable water production wells, destruction of inactive wells, evaluation of
contamination plumes, and groundwater modeling. Evaluate the hydrogeology of
proposed potable water production well sites and investigate proposed wells.
Determine design parameters and requirements necessary to drill, operate, and
maintain proposed wells; proposed well construction (casing diameter, locations
of perforated intervals); and proposed operation of wells. Prepare Drinking Water
Source Assessment and Protection (DWSAP) plans for proposed potable water
production wells.
Provide inspection, hydrogeologic analysis and recommendations during new
potable water production well drilling and existing well destruction activities,
including, but not limited to, on site consulting geologists, geological sampling and
formation analysis, geophysical logging and interpretation, sieve analyses, final
well construction recommendations, and quality assurance and assistance in
achieving conformance with the construction specifications and applicable codes
and standards.
viii. Environmental Compliance Services
Provide consulting services for the preparation of environmental documents and
support studies to comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which
may include an Initial Study, Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Addendum, or Environmental Impact Report, or Supplement or Subsequent EIR,
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when complying with federal grants,
permit applications with support studies, aesthetic simulations, and other
environmental compliance tasks that may be needed.
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ix. Recycled Water Compliance
Provide assistance with compliance requirements for recycled water treatment and
distribution system monitoring and reporting.
x. Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Services
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing
electrical systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical
panels, and instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems.
xi. Engineering Support During Bidding and Construction
Review and respond to RFI’s and review and approve shop drawings submitted by
contractor for conformance with the contract documents. Review progress reports
and payments as required. Prepare supplementary sketches and details, as
required, to resolve field construction problems that may be encountered. Provide
project inspection as needed. Provide assistance in ensuring regulatory
compliance, as needed. Prepare the “as constructed” corrections to the original
drawings and specifications. Attend meetings on behalf of the City and assist in
Public Relations, as needed.
xii. Plan Check Services
Provide consulting services for plan checking improvement plans to determine
compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, policies, rules, ordinances, and
codes.
2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Provide construction management and inspection services during construction. The tasks of
construction management and inspection shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Construction Management and Coordination with Contractor
Provide construction management and coordinate as needed for the project. Review and coordinate
construction schedule and activities; conduct and attend meetings on behalf of the City. Provide
permit compliance documentation, follow up, and support for all permits and clearances required
on a project. The construction management team may also be asked to attend meetings and assist
in maintaining public relations as needed.
b. Project Administration
Provide review of, recommend, and prepare change order(s) and/or extra work order(s)
as needed on construction project. Coordinate and process RFI’s and shop drawings
submittals, and ensure construction conformance with the contract documents. Review
and adjust progress pay estimates prepared and submitted by the contractor for
conformance with the contract documents.
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c. Construction Inspection
Provide construction inspection by qualified inspectors and maintain daily inspection
reports, construction progress reports, and project logs, etc., of the progress of the
construction work. Secure record drawing information from the construction contractor.
Provide start-up support for a Project, including final acceptance testing, support, and
final completion sign off. Prepare the Final Construction Report.
3. PIPELINE DESIGN
Provide consulting services for the design of water mains, transmission mains, siphons and
associated appurtenances. Provide preliminary and final design services including the
preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Provide bidding assistance,
construction support, and final as-builts as needed for projects.
4. ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SERVICES
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing electrical
systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical panels, and
instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems components,
instrumentation, communication system components, security cameras, door/gate access
controls, information technology for SCADA system and cybersecurity support for
PLC/HMI/OIT software and custom applications for the City Water System.
5. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests, laboratory tests,
and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a project site area and prepare
geotechnical reports of final design and construction recommendations. Field explorations
may require drilling plans and classification of underlying soils and must be done under the
supervision of a licensed geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may
include slope stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California Department of
Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other City requirements. Provide
seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic criteria, as needed, for project design.
Proposals shall explicitly state which category listed above (1-5) is being proposing on. If there
are any exceptions to the core of requested services above, proposers shall list said exceptions
in their proposal (matrix form).
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT DELIVERABLES
The Consultant’s services for plans specifications and estimates (PS&E) for engineering projects
and special studies/investigations shall be in conformance, if applicable, with the following: Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations (California Building Standards Code), American Water
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Works Association, California Department of Transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act,
City of Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), professional Standards established by the City, and
any other federal, state, or local guidelines required in the project.
As part of the PS&E package, the Consultant shall prepare the special provisions pertaining to
the items of work included in the plans that are not addressed on the latest editions of the
applicable standards.
The Consultant shall have complete responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all
documents and plans prepared. The plans will be reviewed by the City of Santa Ana for
conformity with the requirements of the Agreement. Reviews by the City of Santa Ana DO NOT
include detailed review or checking of design for the accuracy with which such designs are
depicted in the documents and the plans. The documents and plans furnished under the
Agreement shall be of a quality acceptable to the City of Santa Ana. The criteria for acceptance
shall be a product of neat appearance, well organized, technically and grammatically correct,
checked and dated, and having the maker and checker identified.
The Consultant shall have project management control procedures in effect during the entire
time work is being performed under the Agreement. This task shall include the following:
Project Management Plan- the consultant shall provide a detail management plan
including information and coordination with other agencies to ensure compliance and
completion of the (PS&E) packages. This plan shall include all milestones and task
breakdown for each of the tasks and subtasks included therein. The project management
shall be submitted to the Project Manager for review and within 15 calendar days of the
issued Notice to Proceed
Deliverables
Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Plan
Project Schedule/Invoicing
Project Correspondence
In case of conflict, ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, or omissions, the consultant shall submit
the matter to the City for clarification.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
The City will provide information in its possession relevant to the preparation of the required
information in the RFP. The City will provide only the staff assistance and the documentation
specifically in referred to herein.
Furnish scope of work and provide general direction as needed for the assigned project
All plan check coordination within the City
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Advertise, award, and administer of construction contract
Electronic files (sample plans & specifications, City of Santa Ana’s CADD Standards)
Electronic files for title sheets and sheet borders
Facilitate meeting space and coordination and City facilities
FEE PROPOSAL
In addition to Section III.B.3 (Submittal Requirements: Fee Proposal) fee schedule shall be
structured as follows:
The fee proposal shall include the firm’s standard hourly fee schedule, and/or project fee
schedule where applicable and as outlined in this document. A list of all positions and
hourly rates required to perform the services described herein.
A more detailed scope of work will be provided when/if a Task Order proposal is
requested of a consultant. All tasks orders shall include the staff title, hours, hourly rate
and totals as related to the project.
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The project will be implemented in compliance with the City of Santa Ana’s policies, as
well as Prevailing Wages and State/Federal Requirements.
2. The City regards the inclusion of California based designs, engineering, and construction
professionals, facilities, and services as part of the Team to be highly desirable, but not
mandatory.
3. The City reserves the right to amend this Request for Proposal by addendum prior to the
final dates of submission.
4. All reports, proposals, or other data or materials which are submitted shall become the
sole property of the City of Santa Ana with the exception of the confidential Financial
Capacity information and fee proposals.
5. All products used or developed in the execution of any contract resulting from this request
will remain in the public domain at the completion of this project.
6. The City has an affirmative action program. The purpose of the affirmative action program
is to encourage certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises.
All submitting firms must have established affirmative action programs approvable by the
City. During the RFP stage, all firms will need to complete a “Certification of Non-
Discrimination by Contractors” for each firm on their team.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION
Fee Proposal including hourly rates if applicable
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2024-2027 Fee Schedule
Rates will remain firm for the entire initial Agreement term
Architect Senior Associate
Assistant Resident Engineer
Assistant Resident Engineer I
Assistant Resident Engineer II
Associate Land Surveyor
Associate Landscape Architect
Automation Associate Engineer
Automation Design Engineer
Automation Project Engineer
Automation Specialist
$ 226
$ 178
$ 168
$ 178
$ 222
$ 189
$ 195
$ 157
$ 173
$ 173
$ 135
$ 173
$ 260
$ 346
$ 124
$ 141
$ 216
$ 157
$ 173
$ 254
$ 151
$ 182
$ 211
$ 230
$ 130
$ 268
$ 277
$ 168
$ 200
$ 227
$ 243
$ 365
$ 487
$ 243
$ 365
$ 487
$ 135
$ 130
$ 151
$ 157
$ 197
$ 243
$ 168
$ 281
$ 238
$ 249
$ 184
Land Surveyor $
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
211
141
124
130
189
146
178
146
189
157
124
130
157
173
216
135
168
206
130
233
178
130
141
151
276
146
178
130
141
151
124
206
227
292
124
119
124
130
195
162
222
309
238
206
195
200
193
Landscape Architect
Landscape Designer I
Landscape Designer II
Lead Automation Specialist
Lead Automation Technician
Mechanical Senior Principal Designer
Mechanical Senior Project Designer
Mechanical Associate Engineer
Mechanical Design Engineer
Mechanical Engineering Assistant I
Mechanical Engineering Assistant II
Mechanical Lead Designer
Mechanical Principal Designer
Mechanical Principal Engineer
Mechanical Project Designer
Mechanical Project Engineer
Mechanical Senior Associate Engineer
Mechanical Senior CAD Technician
Mechanical Senior Principal Engineer
Mechanical Senior Project Engineer
Office Engineer/Doc Control I
Office Engineer/Doc Control II
Office Engineer/Doc Control III
One-Man Field Crew
Automation Technician I
BCI Construction Inspector
BCI Construction Inspector (PW OT)
BCI Construction Inspector (PW DT)
CAD Tech
CADD Manager
Civil Associate Engineer
Civil Lead Designer
Civil Principal Designer
Civil Principal Engineer
Civil Project Designer
Civil Project Engineer
Civil Resident Engineer
Civil Senior Associate Engineer
Civil Senior CAD Technician
Civil Senior Principal Engineer
Civil Senior Principal Engineer II
Civil Senior Project Designer
Civil Senior Project Engineer
Civil Senior Resident Engineer
Comm & System Installer
Comm & System Installer (PW OT)
Comm & System Installer (PW DT)
Comm & System Tech
Plan Check Engineer I
Plan Check Engineer II
Planner I
Planner II
Planner III
Planning Assistant I
Principal Automation Specialist
Principal Construction Engineer
Principal-in-Charge
Comm & System Tech (PW OT)
Comm & System Tech (PW DT)
Construction Coordinator II
Construction Inspector I
Construction Inspector II
Construction Inspector III
Department Manager, CM
Department Manager, Energy
Design Engineer
Project Designer I
Project Designer II
Project Designer III
Project Designer IV
Senior Automation Specialist
Senior Automation Technician
Senior Construction Manager
Senior Consultant
Senior Land Surveyor
Director, Automation & Electrical
Director, Construction Management
Director, Survey
Senior Landscape Architect
Senior Principal Designer
Senior Consultant, Public Admin/Finance
Senior Plan Check EngineerDry Utility Coordinator I
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2024-2027 Fee Schedule
Rates will remain firm for the entire initial Agreement term
Electrical Associate Engineer
Electrical Design Engineer
Electrical Principal Designer
Electrical Sr. Principal Designer
Engineer Tech
$ 195
$ 157
$ 157
$ 173
$ 130
$ 124
$ 124
$ 341
$ 428
$ 281
$ 308
$ 308
$ 430
$ 552
$ 184
$ 368
$ 282
$ 307
$ 344
$ 168
$ 184
$ 238
$ 173
$ 216
$ 265
$ 146
$ 178
$ 124
$ 243
$ 365
$ 487
Structural Senior Project Engineer
Structural Associate Engineer
Structural Design Engineer
Structural Principal Designer
Structural Principal Engineer
Structural Project Engineer
Structural Senior Associate Engineer
Structural Senior CAD Technician
Structural Senior Principal Engineer
Structural Senior Project Designer
Structural Sr Principal Designer
Survey Assistant
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
184
195
155
141
216
173
206
130
238
135
157
124
146
157
168
178
189
243
365
487
566
849
Engineering Assistant I
Engineering Assistant II
Forensics Engineer III
Forensics Two-Man Survey Crew
Forensics Engineer I
Forensics Engineer II
Forensics Expert Witness I
Forensics Expert Witness II
Forensics Expert Witness III
Forensics Office Administrator
Forensics Research & Investigation
Forensics Survey Tech I
Forensics Survey Tech II
Forensics Survey Tech III
Grant Funding Manager
Grant Funding Manager II
I&E Principal Engineer
Survey Technician I
Survey Technician II
Survey Technician III
Survey Technician IV
Survey Technician V
Telecommunications Technician
Telecommunications Technician (PW OT)
Telecommunications Technician (PW DT)
Three-Man Field Crew
Three-Man Field Crew (PW OT)
Three-Man Field Crew (PW DT)
Two-Man Field Crew
I&E Project Engineer $ 1,131
I&E Senior Associate Engineer
I&E Senior Principal Engineer
I&E Senior Project Designer
I&E Senior Project Engineer
I&E Services Coordinator
Inside Wireman
$
$
$
$
$
$
411
617
822
362
544
725
Two-Man Field Crew (PW OT)
Two-Man Field Crew (PW DT)
Two-Man HDS Crew
Two-Man HDS Crew (PW OT)
Two-Man HDS Crew (PW DT)
Inside Wireman (PW OT)
Inside Wireman (PW DT)
If the client requests, or the client’s schedule requires work to be done on an overtime basis, a multiplier of 1.5 will be applied to the stated rates for
weekdays for daily hours in excess of 8 as well as weekends, and a multiplier of 2.0 for daily hours in excess of 12 and holidays. If the client requests
field services to be provided outside of normal working hours, a multiplier of 1.5 will be applied to the stated rates. For prevailing wage projects, if the
client requests field services to be provided on any given Sunday, a multiplier of 2.0 will be applied to the stated rates; on or around an observed
holiday, other rates may be applied. Survey Crews and Automation Field staff are billed portal to portal. A minimum charge of four hours will be
charged for any Automation Field Service calls outside of normal working hours. Rates will remain firm for the entire initial Agreement term.
(effective 07/23/2024)
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AIRX Utility Surveyors, Inc.
PREVAILING WAGE RATE SHEET
July 22, 2024
Pricing on this document is valid for 90 days from the date above.
Prepared For: Company Name Attn: Contact Name, Phone Number
Project Name: Project Name, City of Project
Project Location: Example: 16061 Avenida Venusto @ 18" RCP SD Tie-In
Total Number of Estimated Potholes:0
Project Management & Report Preparation
Project Management (USA Mark-Out / Standby Coord. / Pothole Layout)
Report drafting
Prevailing Wage Processing (Apprentice Reporting and Certified Payroll)
Specialty Training
No.:
No.:
No.:
No.:
0 hours @
0 hours @
0 hours @
0 hours @
$165 per hour=
$125 per hour=
$125 per hour=
$140 per hour=
Sub-total
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Potholing
Potholing Daily Rate (2-man crew)
^^includes shoulder closure or narrow lane closure, backfill and AC cold patch
Third Laborer for Hot Patch Cap
Mobilization (portal-to-portal)
Potholing 1-Man / 1-Vacuum Truck Hourly Rate
No.:0 @ $4,000 per day=$0
No.:
No.:
No.:
No.:
No.:
0
0
0
0
0
@
@
@
@
@
$1,600 per day=
$400 per hour=
$275 per hour=
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
Manhole Dips
Haulage and Dump Fee (Non-Hazardous only)
$100 each=
$350 per load=
Sub-total
Wet & Dry Utility Locating
Locating - 1 Man & Equipment (Elec, Mag, Sonic, GPR)
Locating - CCTV Truck and 2 Crew
No.:
No.:
0 hours @
0 hours @
$205 per man hour=
$410 per man hour=
Sub-total
$0
$0
$0
Traffic Control
Traffic Control/ROW plans - 11"X17"
Permit processing
Minimal Traffic Control Equipment (w/CCTV only)
Bike Lane, Shoulder or Narrow Lane Closure (Excludes Arrow Board)
Small Intersections/Standard Lane Closures (Up to 500' + tapers)
No.:
No.:
No.:
No.:
No.:
No.:
No.:
No.:
0
0 @ $175 p/sheet=
$120 per hour=
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
0 hours @
0 each @
0 each @
0 each @
0 each @
0 days @
0 nights @
$145 per hour for
$150
$350
$550
$750
each=
each=
each=
each=Large Intersections/Multiple Lane Closures
Additional Arrow Board
Night Work Premium
$150 per day=
$350 per night=
Certified Flagman / Addt'l Laborer No. Flagmen 0 hours=
Sub-total
Concrete and Asphalt Patching
Aquaphalt Permanent Patch w/Saw Cut
AC Hot Mix Patch w/Saw Cut (Crew of 2)
AC Hot Mix Patch Grind and Overlay (Crew of 4)
Coring - 12" Diameter
No.:
No.:
No.:
No.:
No.:
0
0
0
0
0
@
@
@
@
$150
$3,500 per day=
$6,500 per day=
each=$0
$0
$0
$0
$0
$130
Call for Quote
each=
Sidewalk Panel Replacement
Sub-total $0
Estimate Total:$0.00
XBD2024
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Additional Notes, Fees & Exclusions:
(*) All mobilization is charged portal to portal. This estimate is valid for 90 days.
● This estimate includes the provision for prevailing wage. Prevailing Wage rates are set by the California Department of Industrial Relations
(DIR) and subject to change annually per DIR regulations. Federal prevailing wage rates will also apply if applicable.
● DIR Determination: SC-102-1184-1 Craft: Horizontal Directional Drilling (Laborer) was used for the purpose of estimating Potholing and Locating Services
● DIR Determination: SC-23-102-2 Craft: Laborer and Related Classifications was used for the purpose of estimating Traffic Control Services
● If the Determinations used for the purposes of this estimate are not correct for your project, you must notify AirX Utility Surveyors Immediately so we can
revise the estimate.
● This is an estimate only based on limited information provided. Adjustments, changes and response to actual field conditions may incur
added costs. Final invoicing will reflect actual work hours performed, materials utilized and services provided.
● Utility Locating: Minimum charge of 2 man hours for Locating. AirX makes our best effort to find all utilities, but cannot guarantee that all utilities will be
located. Utilities must be potholed to guarantee location. It is requested that the Client provide to AIRX any documentation and map research of indexes and
databases that are available for additional research and information and to facilitate the locating process. AirX uses the latest in Electro-Magnetic, Sonic and
Ground Penetrating Radar Technologies to pinpoint underground utilities. Our staff are experts in and employ more traditional methods as well such as
dipping manholes, visual explorations, fish-tape, duct rods, and CCTV. AIRX locators will review all information, identify and mark out utilities as they exist in
the field, making note of changes, inconsistencies or unverified data. Any conflicts within the proposed project, inconsistencies or missing data in mapping
are then targeted for additional research, usually by potholing. AIRX will mark and utilize surface features or appurtenances that are directly associated with
any marked utilities in question. It is recommended that all utility mark out and associated surface features be recorded by way of survey and incorporated
into maps for the most comprehensive base mapping available.
● Utility Locating Limitations: AirX will make every effort to locate and mark-out the utilities in the requested area in the time allowed. However, AirX
cannot guarantee that all utilities can be located. Some limitations exist with locating methods based on the type of soil conditions encountered: Heavy
cobble, groundwater, rock or dense clay soil conditions and buried debris that may render locating useless. Closely aligned but unrelated facilities may distort
the surface field manifestations and yield phantoms or null fields. If adverse conditions are encountered AirX will cease the current operation and attempt to
contact the client for further directions. AirX requires access to as many as-built drawings, architectural site and building plans as can be acquired. Utility
mark out will reflect the alignment and horizontal positioning of the utility only. Estimated depth determinations for this project can be provided but are not
considered reliable due to the number of interfaces penetrated and actual depths should only be determined through potholing or submarine visual
measurement. State law dictates that any excavations near buried utilities are researched thoroughly to confirm location and depth with the use of soft dig
technology (vacuum excavation) prior to actual excavation taking place.
● Client to facilitate access to site and utility cabinets or facilities in the area. AirX also requests copies of available as-built maps relating to the
project.
● Potholing and Excavation rate applies to typical conditions of asphalt or concrete surface material 6" - 8" in depth and digable soil conditions.
Excessive surface material, concrete beneath asphalt, cobble, dense clay, CTB base, slurry, caliche or other medium will be charged at the hourly
rate listed on this estimate.
● Utility Locating: Minimum charge of 2 man hours for Locating. AirX makes our best effort to find all utilities, but cannot guarantee that all
utilities will be located. Utilities must be potholed to guarantee location.
Please Note: AIRX was contacted to locate all facilities on the site for mapping purposes to aid the client for design. However, AIRX is not a
representative of any stake holder in this geographic location, so this mark out does not qualify as a substitute for One Call or Dig Alert;
which is a requirement prior to any excavation by law. The only recourse is to positively identify the facility by potholing which would allow
for the precise measurement of an outside diameter. AIRX makes every effort to try and determine all attributes of the facilities involved but
some data can only be determined through potholing.
● Utility Re-Marking: Utilities previously marked and subsequently lost due to conditions beyond our control shall not be the responsibility of
AIRX. Re-marking will be charged at the utility locating rate indicated on this estimate.
● Traffic control and Right of Way plan drawing is on 11"x17" sheets. If D Sheets are required, additional fees will apply.
● Permit fees for right of way or traffic control permit review and deposits, are in addition to the Estimate Total. These fees will be paid by AirX
and charged back to the Client at cost plus 10%. This includes any deposits, bonds, or other associated fees that may be required. AirX cannot
guarantee turn-around times for permit process.
● Standard traffic control includes all signs, cones, barricades, sign stands and caution tape and 1 arrow-board unless otherwise specified.
Specialty equipment such as non-typical signage, crash barrels, message boards or K-Rail are additional.
● AirX can provide certified flagman or additional laborers as needed at a rate of $175 per man/hour.
● Patching: Pricing allows for AC Cold Patch, Quick Set Concrete or a quality permanent patch with Aquaphalt only. Use of Aquaphalt product is
dependent upon agency acceptance and guaranteed for 3 years. Please request quote if other patching material or AC Hot Mix/Grinding is
required.
● Railroad Right of Way: Railroad Protective Liability Insurance will be required for all work within railroad right of way and may require
Railroad-designated flagging and utility mark-out personnel. Coordination of personnel may affect schedule of work. Final fees will be paid for
by AIRX and charged back to the Client at cost plus 10%.
● Hazardous Spoils: Testing, Storage, and Disposal of any material, hazardous or otherwise, will incur additional charge and based on project
requirements. If required, fees will be paid for by AirX and charged back to the Client at cost plus 10%.
● If air excavation is used, pricing assumes that spoils will be placed back into the hole onsite as backfill. If offsite disposal is required, an
additional fee will incur.
● Specialty training due to project requirements may incur added time and cost and affect schedule of work.
● Work within Caltrans, railroad, environmentally sensitive or contaminated areas may incur additional costs.
● Night work, if required, will incur additional cost for balloon lighting, generators and barricade lights.
● All rates are based on a standard 40-hour work week. Overtime, doubletime or holiday rates will apply if applicable.
● TERMS: All invoices are due and payable NET 30 days from date of invoice, plus 1.5% per month thereafter
Authorization:
Invoice Contact:
(Please include all persons that will be receiving invoicing correspondence.)
Invoice Address:
(Please include all persons that will be receiving invoicing correspondence.)
Invoice Email(s):
(Please include all persons that will be receiving invoicing correspondence.)
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RATE SCHEDULE
PERSONNEL
Support Staff Hourly Rate
Administrative $116
Technical Staff Hourly Rate
GIS Technician
Senior GIS Technician
$146
$176
Professional Services Hourly Rate
Engineering Assistant
Assistant Engineer
Associate Engineer
Senior Engineer
Principal Engineer
Senior Principal Engineer
$135
$170
$199
$221
$269
$298
EXPENSES
Category
Subconsultant / Other Direct Costs Cost plus 5%
Notes:
1. Software usage costs are included in hourly rates shown.
2. AKEL Billing Rates are subject to an annual increase at the end of the fiscal year, to
reflect labor rates and related cost adjustments.
City Council 14 – 48 2/18/2025
FEE SCHEDULE – BGB DESIGN GROUP
The following rates shall be in force for a minimum period of (3) calendar years.
Standard Hourly Rates
Principal / Senior Project Manager - Art Guy
Senior Principal – Bob Borthwick
Job Captain / Project Manager – Nicole Nguyen
Senior Landscape Designer – Cele Villa, Tony Escario
Administrative / Clerical – Stephanie Satterlee
$180.00/hr.
$180.00/hr.
$140.00/hr.
$115.00/hr.
$ 75.00/hr.
The City would not be billed overtime rates for BGB staff time.
City review meetings and public presentations will be billed at standard hourly rates.
Reproduction and other approved reimbursable expenses will be billed at cost plus 15%
overhead.
No mileage reimbursement is requested as a part of this proposal.
3185-C1 Airway Avenue Costa Mesa, CA USA 92626 +1 714 545 2898 www.bgb-inc.com
City Council 14 – 49 2/18/2025
CONVERSE CONSULTANTS
Prevailing Wage Schedule of Fees
Geotechnical Personnel
Introduction
It is the objective of Converse Consultants to provide its clients with quality professional and technical services and a continuing source
of professional advice and opinions. Services will be performed in a manner consistent with that level of care and skill ordinarily exercised
by members of the profession currently practicing in the same locality under similar conditions. This fee schedule is valid through
December 31, 2024.
Hourly Charges for Personnel
Staff assignments will depend on personnel availability, job complexity, project site location, and experience level required to satisfy the
technical requirements of the project and to meet the prevailing standard of professional care.
Field Technical Services (hourly rate including vehicle and equipment)
Construction Inspector – ACI/ICC and/or AWS/CWI certified (concrete, post-tension, masonry,
structural steel, fireproofing; includes concrete batch plant and local steel fabrication inspections) ...............................$145
DSA Masonry Inspector ...........................................................................................................................................................145
Non-Destructive Testing Inspector (ultrasonic, magnetic particle, dye penetrant, skidmore, pull testing,
torque testing, Schmidt hammer, and pachometer) ..........................................................................................................150
Coating Inspector/Coring Technician .......................................................................................................................................150
Soils Technician (soil, base, asphalt concrete, and moisture emission testing) .......................................................................145
Sample Pick-Up .........................................................................................................................................................................60
Professional Services (consultation for field and office, if requested)
Staff Professional...................................................................................................................................................................$145
Senior Staff Professional..........................................................................................................................................................155
Project Professional .................................................................................................................................................................165
Project Manager.......................................................................................................................................................................175
Senior Professional..................................................................................................................................................................175
Principal Professional...............................................................................................................................................................225
Principal Consultant .................................................................................................................................................................235
Laboratory Testing
Laboratory Technician...................................................................................................................................................... Per Test
(see Geotechnical Laboratory Testing and Materials Testing Services fee schedules.)
Laboratory Supervisor............................................................................................................................................................$100
Office Support
Clerical/Word Processing.........................................................................................................................................................$90
Drafting.......................................................................................................................................................................................90
CAD Operator/Drafting Manager................................................................................................................................................95
Overtime and special shift rates for Field Services personnel are determined in accordance with Prevailing Wage law. Travel time to and
from the job site will be charged at the hourly rates for the appropriate personnel.
Expenses
1. Exploration expenses (drilling, trenching, etc.) are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.
2. Travel and subsistence expenses (transportation, room and board, etc.) for individuals on projects requiring travel and/or living 50
miles away from the project site are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.
3. Automobile and truck expenses are charged at cost plus fifteen percent (rentals) or at the current IRS milage rate per mile for
company-owned vehicles traveling between principal office and project.
4. Other out-of-pocket direct project expenses (aerial photos, long-distance telephone calls, permits, bonds, outside printing services,
tests, etc.) are charged at cost plus fifteen percent.
Invoices
1. Invoices will be submitted to the Client on a monthly basis, and a final bill will be submitted upon completion of services.
2. Payment is due upon presentation of invoice and is past-due thirty days from invoice date. In the event Client fails to make any
payment to Converse when due, Converse may immediately cease work hereunder until said payment, together with a service charge
at the rate of eighteen percent per annum (but not exceeding the maximum allowed by law) from the due date, has been received.
Further, Converse may at its sole option and discretion refuse to perform any further work irrespective of payment from Client in the
event Client fails to pay Converse for services when said payments are due.
3. Client shall pay attorneys’ fees or other costs incurred in collecting any delinquent amount.
General Conditions
The terms and provisions of the Converse General Conditions are incorporated into this fee schedule as though set forth in full. If a copy
of the General Conditions does not accompany this fee schedule, Client should request a copy from this office.
Converse Consultants PW2024 Geotech
City Council 14 – 50 2/18/2025
Curesh Engineering
Mechanical Consultant (Air Conditioning & Plumbing)
July 21, 2024
Mr. Eric Porkert
Cannon Engineering Consultants
11900 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite #530
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Subject: Santa Ana Pump Station # RFP 24-083
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Dear Mr. Porkert:
We are pleased to confirm our proposal for Ventilation engineering design and working drawings for
the Pump Station at above site.
We will design the Ventilation system base on heating loads of the internal loads of the equipment
and building exterior structure.
We will join conference calls, review submittals and respond to RFI’s and E-Mails.
Our fee for the above exclusive of plan check fees, plotting/bond copies and messenger services will
be $7,000.00.
Any extra work beyond the noted scope of work will be billed separately at the rate of $250.00 per
hour for principals and $80.00 for drafting.
Any site visits if required the minimum charge will be for 4-hours ($800.00).
We will bill you based on the progress of the project.
If the above meets with your approval, please sign where indicated and return one copy to us.
Respectfully;
Curesh Dallalzadeh, PE
Approved………………………...
Date………………………………
1659 Wellesley Ave., Los Angeles CA 90025
Tel (310)826-7345 Cell (310)775-7662
E-mail: curesh_engineering@msn.com
City Council 14 – 51 2/18/2025
Geoscience Support Services, Inc. – STANDARD FEE SCHEDULE
Schedule of Hourly Rates
Professional Services Hourly Rates ($US)
Dennis Williams/Principal Hydrologist
Principal Modeler
$383
$335
$317
$284
$272
$306
$283
$247
$243
$227
$197
$180
$171
$180
$123
Principal Geohydrologist
Principal Engineer
Senior Geohydrologist
Senior Modeler
Project Modeler
Project Geohydrologist
Senior Associate Modeler
Associate Modeler
Senior Associate Geohydrologist
Associate Geohydrologist
Research Analyst
CAD/GIS Illustrator
Clerical
Reimbursable Expenses
Reimbursable Project Expenses Cost + 5%
(Telephone, Outside Reproducꢀon, Presentaꢀon Supplies, Postage, etc.)
Computer Services Project Dependent
$0.10/pageInternal Photocopying - B&W
Internal Photocopying - Color
Subconsultant Services
$0.70/page
Cost + 10%
Automobile Transportaꢀon
Commercial Travel/Subsistence
Local Per Diem
Current IRS Allowable Rates
Cost + 3%
$145/day
Non-Local Per Diem $250/day
GEOSCIENCE is aware of the requirements of California Labor Code Secꢀons 1720 et seq. and 1770 et seq,
which require the payment of prevailing wage rates and the performance of other requirements on certain
"public works" and "maintenance" projects. The work GEOSCIENCE performs does not fall under
prevailing wage rate categories.
Note: Fees valid from January 1, 2025. All fees are subject to change on January 1, 2028.
City Council 14 – 52 2/18/2025
July 22, 2024
Cannon
16842 Von Karman Ave.
Irvine, CA 92606
Subject: Proposal for Professional Geohydrologic Services Related to On-Call Engineering Services for
Water Resource Engineering for the City of Santa Ana
To whom it may concern:
Geoscience Support Services, Inc. (Geoscience) has read the City of Santa Ana’s Request for Proposal to
provide On-Call Engineering Services for Water Resource Engineering and is joining Cannon as a
subcontractor for this contract. As such, Geoscience agrees to fulfill the Hydrogeological Scope of
Services presented in the proposal and requested tasks, if needed.
Sincerely,
Logan Wicks, P.G.
Senior Geohydrologist
PO Box 220 Claremont, CA 91711
t. 909.451.6650 | f. 909.451.6638
www.gssiwater.com
City Council 14 – 53 2/18/2025
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Standard Fee Schedule for Environmental Sciences and Planning Services
Hourly Rate
January 1 – January 1 –
and Support Personnel* December 31, 2024 December 31, 2025 December 31, 2026 December 31, 2027
Professional, Technical January 1 –January 1 –
Senior Principal
Principal
$319
$307
$307
$292
$272
$255
$238
$211
$196
$174
$155
$130
$117
$109
$94
$330
$318
$318
$302
$282
$264
$246
$218
$203
$180
$160
$135
$121
$113
$97
$342
$329
$329
$313
$292
$273
$255
$226
$210
$186
$166
$140
$125
$117
$100
$210
$201
$179
$160
$157
$134
$115
$128
$115
$366
$353
$353
$335
$313
$293
$273
$242
$225
$200
$178
$150
$134
$125
$108
$225
$215
$191
$172
$168
$144
$123
$137
$123
Director
Senior Supervisor II
Supervisor I
Senior Professional II
Senior Professional I
Professional IV
Professional III
Professional II
Professional I
Associate III
Associate II
Associate I
Field Technician
Data Solutions Architect
Senior GIS Specialist
GIS/CADD Specialist II
GIS/CADD Specialist I
Technical Editor
Project Accountant
Billing Specialist
Publishing Specialist
Clerical
$196
$187
$167
$150
$147
$125
$107
$120
$107
$203
$194
$173
$155
$152
$129
$111
$124
$111
* Professional classifications include environmental scientists, urban planners, biologists, geologists, marine scientists, GHG verifiers,
sustainability experts, cultural resources experts, and other professionals. Expert witness services consisting of depositions or in-court
testimony are charged at the hourly rate of $400.
Reimbursable Expenses
Direct Cost Rates
Photocopies – B/W $0.25 (single-sided), $0.45 (double-sided)
$1.55 (single-sided), $3.10 (double-sided)
$0.55 (B/W), $3.40 (color)
$8.50/square foot
Photocopies – Color
Photocopies – 11” by 17”
Oversized Maps
Digital Production $15/CD, $20/flash drive
$90/dayLight-Duty and Passenger Vehicles*
4WD and Off-Road Vehicles*$150/day
*Current IRS mileage rate for mileage over 50 and for all miles incurred in employee-owned vehicles.
Other Direct Costs. Other direct costs associated with the execution of a project, that are not included in the hourly rates above, are
billed at cost plus 16%. These may include, but are not limited to, laboratory and drilling services, subcontractor services, authorized
travel expenses, permit charges and filing fees, mailings and postage, performance bonds, sample handling and shipment, rental
equipment, and vehicles other than covered by the above charges.
Annual Escalation. Standard rates subject to 3.5% annual escalation, on January 1.
Payment Terms. All fees will be billed to Client monthly and shall be due and payable upon receipt or as indicated in the contract
provisions for the assignment. Invoices are delinquent if not paid within 10 days from receipt or per the contractually required
payment terms.
Effective January 1, 2024
City Council 14 – 54 2/18/2025
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
Equipment Rate
Environmental Site Assessment
Soil Vapor Extraction Monitoring Equipment
Four Gas Monitor
$160
$137
$110
$82
Flame Ionization Detector
Photo Ionization Detector
Hand Auger Sampler $62
Water Level Indicator, DC Purge Pump
CAPDash
$46
$7,500
Natural Resources Field Equipment
UAS Drone $300
$170Spotting or Fiberoptic Scope
Petterson Bat Ultrasound Detector/Recording Equipment
Sound Level Metering Field Package (Anemometer, Tripod and Digital Camera)
GPS (Sub‐meter Accuracy)
$170
$113
$67
Infrared Sensor Digital Camera or Computer Field Equipment
Scent Station
$57
$23
Laser Rangefinder/Altitude $11
Pit‐fall Traps, Spotlights, Anemometer, GPS Units, Sterilized Sample Jar
Mammal Trap, Large/Small
$9
$1.55/$0.55
Water and Marine Resources Equipment
Boat (20 ft. Boston Whaler or Similar)
Multi Parameter Sonde (Temp, Cond, Turbidity, DO, pH) with GPS
Water Quality Equipment (DO, pH, Turbidity, Refractometer, Temperature)
Refractometer (Salinity) or Turbidity Meter
Large Block Nets
$800
$170
$62
$38
$114
$98Minnow Trap
Net, Hand/Large Seine $57
Field Equipment Packages
Standard Field Package (Digital Camera, GPS, Thermometer, Binoculars, Tablet, Safety Equipment,
and Botanic Collecting Equipment)
$114
$144
$170
Remote Field Package (Digital Camera, GPS, Thermometer, Binoculars, Tablet and Mifi, Delorme
Satellite Beacon, 24‐Hour Safety Phone)
Amphibian/Vernal Pool Field Package (Digital Camera, GPS, Thermometer, Decon Chlorine,
Waders, Float Tube, Hand Net, Field Microscope)
Fisheries Equipment Package (Waders, Wetsuits, Dip Nets, Seine Nets, Bubblers, Buckets)$57
Underwater and Marine Sampling Gear (U/W Photo/Video Camera, Scuba Equipment (Tanks, BCD,
Regulators, Wetsuits, etc.)
$57/diver
Marine Field Package (PFDs – Personal Flotation Devices, 100-foot Reel Tapes with Stainless
Carabiners, Pelican Floats, Underwater Slates, Thermometer, Refractometer, Anemometer, Various
Field Guides)
$100
Insurance, Hazard and Fees
Historic Research Fees
L&H Dive Insurance
$55
$57/diver
Level C Health and Safety $70/person
Effective January 1, 2024
City Council 14 – 55 2/18/2025
John Robinson Consulting, Inc.
1055 East Colorado Blvd., Suite 500
Pasadena, CA 91106
Telephone: (626) 375-9389
E-mail: jrobinson@johnrobinsonconsulting.com
www.johnrobinsonconsulting.com
January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026
Hourly Charge Rate and Expense Reimbursement Schedule (1)(2)
John Robinson, Principal $165/hour
(1) Subcontractors are at cost and no markup will be applied
(2) Reimbursable In-House Costs (photo copies, blueprints, vehicle mileage) are within the
hourly rate.
NOTE: All rates listed above are effective until December 31, 2026
City Council 14 – 56 2/18/2025
Right of Way Inc ‐ Traffic Control Plan Rate Sheet
(For 2024 ‐ 2025)
Item Qty
Per Page
Price
$325.00Traffic Control Plan - Standard (Non-Scaled)
Traffic Control Plan - Scaled (excluding Eng. Stamp)
Traffic Control Plan - Scaled / Engineer Stamp (Short Term)
Traffic Control Plan - Scaled / Engineer Stamp (Long Term - Over 6 Months)
Civil or Traffic Engineer Stamp - Additional
Per Page
Per Page
Per Page
Each Stamp - Per Page
$1,150.00
$1,500.00
$3,000.00
$385.00
City Council 14 – 57 2/18/2025
STATEMENT OF STANDARD CHARGES
Technical / Engineering Services
Calendar Year 2025
LABOR RATES:
Labor Rate
(Technical/Engineering)Classification
President $295/hr
$250/hr
$200/hr
$175/hr
$150/hr
$100/hr
Principal Engineer / Scientist
Senior Engineer / Scientist
Engineer / Scientist
Associate Engineer / Scientist
Administrative Assistant
PROJECT-RELATED EXPENSES:
All project-specific non-labor costs and expenses are billed at cost plus 10% Administrative Cost.
Example project-specific non-labor costs are subcontractors, outside printing services, equipment,
and supplies. No travel costs will be billed to the District. General business costs, such as postage,
computer, and telecommunications are part of the business overhead cost and not billed separately.
WATER QUALITY & TREATMENT SOLUTIONS, INC.
Issam Najm, Ph.D., P.E.
President
21018 Osborne Street, Ste. 1; Canoga Park, CA 91304; T: 818-435-4500; F: 818-484-3100 ; www.WQTS.com
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AGREEMENT WITH EEC ENVIRONMENTAL TO PROVIDE
ON-CALL WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 18TH day of February, 2025 by and between
EEC Environmental, a California corporation (“Consultant”), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter
city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State
of California (“City”).
RECITALS
A.On June 25, 2024, the City issued Request for Proposals No. 24-083, by which it sought
Consultants to provide on-call water resources engineering services on behalf of the City
of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency.
B.Consultant submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City.
Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the
scope of work that was included in RFP No. 24-083 and attached as Exhibit A.
Consultant’s proposal shall be incorporated by reference as though fully attached here to
this Agreement.
C.Consultant was selected as one of nine (9) vendors which qualified for this engagement.
Only those consultants approved by the City Council on February 18, 2025 shall be eligible
to be engaged by the City for these services.
D.In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this
Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be
expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1.SCOPE OF SERVICES
On an on-call basis, and the City’s sole discretion, Consultant shall perform during the term
of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and
incidental customary work required to fully and adequately complete the services described and
set forth in Scope of Services - Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2.COMPENSATION
a.City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed under this Agreement at the
rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. Consultant is one of nine (9) consultants
selected under RFP 24-083. The total compensation for these services provided by all
such consultants selected under RFP 24-083 shall not exceed the shared aggregate
amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) during the term of the Agreement,
EXHIBIT 3
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including any extension periods.
b. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper
invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. City and
Consultant agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made
through Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. Consultant agrees to execute the
City’s standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required
documentation. Upon verification of the data provided, the City will be authorized to
deposit payments directly into Consultant’s account(s) with financial institutions.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance
set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City.
3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above for a three (3) year term
with the option for the City to grant up to two (2) one (1) year renewals, exercisable by a writing
by the City Manager and the City Attorney, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section
15, below.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an
independent Consultant and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall
it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to
allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant
performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be
provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be
responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property
embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of
authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical
drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). Consultant
shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and
perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in
any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within
the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.
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6. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain
and shall require any subcontractors to obtain and maintain insurance as described below for the
entire Term of this Agreement against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with services, products and materials supplied to City. Total cost
of such insurance shall be borne by Consultant.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00
01covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations,
property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than
$2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate. Required policy limits can be met
with primary and umbrella/excess insurance policies.
2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1 (any
auto), with limits no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits. In the event C onsultant
does not maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, City will accept evidence of
personal automobile insurance.
3. Workers’ Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits,
and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident,
policy or employee, for bodily injury or disease. Coverage is not required if Consultant has
no employees and signs request to waive such insurance.
4. Professional Liability Insurance: with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or
claim, and $2,000,000 aggregate.
If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum requirements for
each line of coverage shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of
the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.
Other Insurance Provisions
The above required insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following
provisions:
1. City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be
covered as additional insureds, under Consultant’s CGL, Professional Liability, and
Automobile Liability policies, with respect to any liability arising out of work or operations
performed by or on behalf of the Instructor including materials, parts, equipment, and
personnel furnished in connection with such work or operations.
2. Consultant’s Insurance company(ies) agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against City,
its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid
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under the terms of any policy which arise from work performed by Consultant under this
Agreement.
3. For any claims related to this contract, Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary
and any insurance maintained by City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees,
agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it.
4. A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that
Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made
or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability.
5. Insurance policies required herein shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled,
suspended, voided, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed by the carrier, or
materially changed except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to City.
Ten (10) days prior written notice shall be provided to City for policy cancellation or non-
renewal due to non-payment of premium.
6. Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana,
Attention: Public Works Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21), Santa Ana, CA 92701.
The name and location of project must be included in the Description of Operations section
of each certificate.
Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the
Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses
and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California
with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to City.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required
amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required
by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all
policy endorsements before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior
to the work beginning shall not waive Consultant’s obligation to provide them.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the
risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
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negligent operations of the Consultant, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2)
from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable
relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and
hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial
or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in
this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant
further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including
fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party
challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by
reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable
decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity
shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of,
pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and
employees against any and all liability, including cost s, for infringement of any United States’
letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product
or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
9. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed
under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to
the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements
charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by
law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and
invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to
examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created
pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all
work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that
it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and
further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like
importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. “Confidential Information” shall include all
nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential
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information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered
by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any
information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the
Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e)
is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the
City.
11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct
or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this
Agreement.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, o r disability, as defined
and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this
Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
13. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument
signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any
terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in
addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant or the City. Each
party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
party, which is not embodied herein.
14. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall
be construed to limit the City’s ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this
Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Consultants retained by City.
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15. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of
termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems
appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of
performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
16. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not
similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
17. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that
Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
18. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and
in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
19. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by
first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in
the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
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To City:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
To Consultant:
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have
been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these
time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
attorney’s fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully
set forth in the body of this Agreement.
[signature page to follow]
EEC Environmental
Attn: Jim Kolk, Principal-In-Charge
One City Blvd. West, Ste. 1800
Orange, CA 92868
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Nabil Saba
Digitally signed by
Nabil Saba
Date: 2025.01.29
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Contractor/Consultant shall perform services as set forth below.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Ana intends (City) to select several qualified firms to provide professional
services for a variety of projects and programs on an as-needed or “on-call” basis. Each firm
selected will enter into a Professional Services Agreement to provide such services. Throughout
the term of the Professional Services Agreement, the City may request task order proposals for
individual projects and/or programs as the need for such services arises. The task order proposal
fee shall be based on the hourly rates provided by the firm in response to this RFP.
If a task order proposal is selected, a Notice-to-Proceed will be issued based on an agreed-upon
specific scope of services and fee for that task order. The firm may utilize in-house staff and/or
sub-consultants to complete each task order. For specialized work for which the prime
consultant shall require a sub-consultant, the prime consultant shall serve as an
administrative liaison between the City and the sub-consultant, and include these
administrative costs in their proposed project management fees.
Prime consultant mark-ups for sub-consultant work will not be allowed.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Provide professional engineering services for planning, design, and construction support for
domestic water, recycled water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and related facility projects.
In general, each task order shall include, at minimum, the following project management
services:
Project Schedule
Create schedules with the critical milestones for the major tasks involved in a project.
Update the schedule monthly, or more often, as required by the City. Schedules shall be
submitted in PDF format unless other format is requested by the City.
Meetings
Attend meetings and/or job walks, as requested by the City. Prepare meeting agendas
and meeting minutes.
EXHIBIT I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Monthly Project Status Report
Prepare Monthly Project Status Reports that show an accurate accountability of work
effort rendered and a continuous appraising and monitoring of both work progress and
financial conditions on a project.
The fee for project management services, including time and related expenses, shall be included
in each task order proposal.
Firms may propose on any category listed below (1-5). The services to be performed may
include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
1. PLANNING, RESOURCES, AND DESIGN
Provide water engineering services to conduct water capital improvement projects, which
may involve one or multiple disciplines, including planning studies, hydraulic modeling,
feasibility studies, design of pipelines, wells, pump stations, pressure regulating stations,
reservoirs, water quality and water treatment, waste and recycled water quality and
treatment, hydrogeology, engineering support during construction, and encompassing
associated services such as Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, HVAC, Landscape
Architecture, Geotechnical, Environmental, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control.
a. Planning Studies and Feasibility Studies
Provide engineering, financial, and planning services to perform pipeline alignment and
facility siting studies, water system planning studies, recycled water system planning and
feasibility studies, water demand and supply studies, rate studies, asset management,
and other studies that may be required in water system planning. Provide consulting
services related to water resources and conservation. Studies may include water supply
assessments, water supply verifications, urban water management plans, water use
surveys and others studies that may be required for water resources and conservation
programs
b. Hydraulic Modeling
Perform Water System Master Planning including Comprehensive Studies, Hydraulic
Analysis, Transient Analysis, Fire Flow Analysis, and Flow Optimization.
c. Condition Assessment
Provide comprehensive condition assessment of the City’s water system, including
seismic, structural, security and vulnerability. Assessment of the structural integrity of the
pipe shall include identifying leaks, pipe damage, pipe defect, loss of pipe wall thickness
due to corrosion or erosion, etc., along the length of the pipe. Provide reports and
memorandums with maps and exhibits as required to detail results of the study including
likelihood of failure, risk and consequence of failure. Reports and/or technical
memorandums shall also include detailed explanation of data collected and used for the
study, any assumptions made as well as recommendations for short-term and long-term
risk mitigation strategies.
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d. Design Services
Provide consulting services for the design of water facilities, including water wells, pump
stations, pressure regulating stations, reservoirs, water quality and treatment, water
mains, recycled water supply and distribution facilities, associated appurtenances, as well
as other related components of the facilities such as buildings, landscape, grading,
drainage, etc. for a complete and operative project.
e. Other Related Services
Provide other related services including, but not limited to, the following:
i. Architecture
Provide consulting services for architectural design, architectural renderings, line-
of-sight analyses, building sections, code interpretation issues and other
architectural related issue.
ii. Structural
Provide consulting services for structural investigations of the City’s existing
facilities, seismic analysis, miscellaneous structural calculations, and design on
the City’s existing and proposed systems and structures.
iii. Civil
Provide consulting services for general engineering services as required for the
project. Scope of work may include but is not limited to site design, street
improvements, grading, drainage, preparation of Water Quality Management,
Erosion Control, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and related
calculations and reports as necessary.
iv. Mechanical, HVAC
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
and replacement of existing mechanical and HVAC systems, including piping,
plumbing, support systems, controls, code interpretation, and related calculations
as necessary.
v. Landscape Architecture
Provide consulting services for landscape architecture design, including landscape
planting plans, renderings and views of proposed landscape plantings, and
landscape installation inspection services. Provide consultation for irrigation
system design and inspection.
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vi. Geotechnical Engineering Services
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests,
laboratory tests, and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a
project site area and prepare geotechnical reports of final design and construction
recommendations. Field explorations may require drilling plans and classification
of underlying soils and must be done under the supervision of a licensed
geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may include slope
stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California
Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other
City requirements. Provide seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic
criteria, as needed, for project design.
vii. Hydrogeology
Provide consulting services on groundwater issues related to and including
rehabilitation of existing potable water production wells, siting and design of new
potable water production wells, destruction of inactive wells, evaluation of
contamination plumes, and groundwater modeling. Evaluate the hydrogeology of
proposed potable water production well sites and investigate proposed wells.
Determine design parameters and requirements necessary to drill, operate, and
maintain proposed wells; proposed well construction (casing diameter, locations
of perforated intervals); and proposed operation of wells. Prepare Drinking Water
Source Assessment and Protection (DWSAP) plans for proposed potable water
production wells.
Provide inspection, hydrogeologic analysis and recommendations during new
potable water production well drilling and existing well destruction activities,
including, but not limited to, on site consulting geologists, geological sampling and
formation analysis, geophysical logging and interpretation, sieve analyses, final
well construction recommendations, and quality assurance and assistance in
achieving conformance with the construction specifications and applicable codes
and standards.
viii. Environmental Compliance Services
Provide consulting services for the preparation of environmental documents and
support studies to comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which
may include an Initial Study, Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Addendum, or Environmental Impact Report, or Supplement or Subsequent EIR,
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when complying with federal grants,
permit applications with support studies, aesthetic simulations, and other
environmental compliance tasks that may be needed.
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ix. Recycled Water Compliance
Provide assistance with compliance requirements for recycled water treatment and
distribution system monitoring and reporting.
x. Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Services
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing
electrical systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical
panels, and instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems.
xi. Engineering Support During Bidding and Construction
Review and respond to RFI’s and review and approve shop drawings submitted by
contractor for conformance with the contract documents. Review progress reports
and payments as required. Prepare supplementary sketches and details, as
required, to resolve field construction problems that may be encountered. Provide
project inspection as needed. Provide assistance in ensuring regulatory
compliance, as needed. Prepare the “as constructed” corrections to the original
drawings and specifications. Attend meetings on behalf of the City and assist in
Public Relations, as needed.
xii. Plan Check Services
Provide consulting services for plan checking improvement plans to determine
compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, policies, rules, ordinances, and
codes.
2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Provide construction management and inspection services during construction. The tasks of
construction management and inspection shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Construction Management and Coordination with Contractor
Provide construction management and coordinate as needed for the project. Review and coordinate
construction schedule and activities; conduct and attend meetings on behalf of the City. Provide
permit compliance documentation, follow up, and support for all permits and clearances required
on a project. The construction management team may also be asked to attend meetings and assist
in maintaining public relations as needed.
b. Project Administration
Provide review of, recommend, and prepare change order(s) and/or extra work order(s)
as needed on construction project. Coordinate and process RFI’s and shop drawings
submittals, and ensure construction conformance with the contract documents. Review
and adjust progress pay estimates prepared and submitted by the contractor for
conformance with the contract documents.
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c. Construction Inspection
Provide construction inspection by qualified inspectors and maintain daily inspection
reports, construction progress reports, and project logs, etc., of the progress of the
construction work. Secure record drawing information from the construction contractor.
Provide start-up support for a Project, including final acceptance testing, support, and
final completion sign off. Prepare the Final Construction Report.
3. PIPELINE DESIGN
Provide consulting services for the design of water mains, transmission mains, siphons and
associated appurtenances. Provide preliminary and final design services including the
preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Provide bidding assistance,
construction support, and final as-builts as needed for projects.
4. ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SERVICES
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing electrical
systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical panels, and
instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems components,
instrumentation, communication system components, security cameras, door/gate access
controls, information technology for SCADA system and cybersecurity support for
PLC/HMI/OIT software and custom applications for the City Water System.
5. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests, laboratory tests,
and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a project site area and prepare
geotechnical reports of final design and construction recommendations. Field explorations
may require drilling plans and classification of underlying soils and must be done under the
supervision of a licensed geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may
include slope stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California Department of
Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other City requirements. Provide
seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic criteria, as needed, for project design.
Proposals shall explicitly state which category listed above (1-5) is being proposing on. If there
are any exceptions to the core of requested services above, proposers shall list said exceptions
in their proposal (matrix form).
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT DELIVERABLES
The Consultant’s services for plans specifications and estimates (PS&E) for engineering projects
and special studies/investigations shall be in conformance, if applicable, with the following: Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations (California Building Standards Code), American Water
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Works Association, California Department of Transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act,
City of Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), professional Standards established by the City, and
any other federal, state, or local guidelines required in the project.
As part of the PS&E package, the Consultant shall prepare the special provisions pertaining to
the items of work included in the plans that are not addressed on the latest editions of the
applicable standards.
The Consultant shall have complete responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all
documents and plans prepared. The plans will be reviewed by the City of Santa Ana for
conformity with the requirements of the Agreement. Reviews by the City of Santa Ana DO NOT
include detailed review or checking of design for the accuracy with which such designs are
depicted in the documents and the plans. The documents and plans furnished under the
Agreement shall be of a quality acceptable to the City of Santa Ana. The criteria for acceptance
shall be a product of neat appearance, well organized, technically and grammatically correct,
checked and dated, and having the maker and checker identified.
The Consultant shall have project management control procedures in effect during the entire
time work is being performed under the Agreement. This task shall include the following:
Project Management Plan- the consultant shall provide a detail management plan
including information and coordination with other agencies to ensure compliance and
completion of the (PS&E) packages. This plan shall include all milestones and task
breakdown for each of the tasks and subtasks included therein. The project management
shall be submitted to the Project Manager for review and within 15 calendar days of the
issued Notice to Proceed
Deliverables
Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Plan
Project Schedule/Invoicing
Project Correspondence
In case of conflict, ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, or omissions, the consultant shall submit
the matter to the City for clarification.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
The City will provide information in its possession relevant to the preparation of the required
information in the RFP. The City will provide only the staff assistance and the documentation
specifically in referred to herein.
Furnish scope of work and provide general direction as needed for the assigned project
All plan check coordination within the City
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Advertise, award, and administer of construction contract
Electronic files (sample plans & specifications, City of Santa Ana’s CADD Standards)
Electronic files for title sheets and sheet borders
Facilitate meeting space and coordination and City facilities
FEE PROPOSAL
In addition to Section III.B.3 (Submittal Requirements: Fee Proposal) fee schedule shall be
structured as follows:
The fee proposal shall include the firm’s standard hourly fee schedule, and/or project fee
schedule where applicable and as outlined in this document. A list of all positions and
hourly rates required to perform the services described herein.
A more detailed scope of work will be provided when/if a Task Order proposal is
requested of a consultant. All tasks orders shall include the staff title, hours, hourly rate
and totals as related to the project.
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The project will be implemented in compliance with the City of Santa Ana’s policies, as
well as Prevailing Wages and State/Federal Requirements.
2. The City regards the inclusion of California based designs, engineering, and construction
professionals, facilities, and services as part of the Team to be highly desirable, but not
mandatory.
3. The City reserves the right to amend this Request for Proposal by addendum prior to the
final dates of submission.
4. All reports, proposals, or other data or materials which are submitted shall become the
sole property of the City of Santa Ana with the exception of the confidential Financial
Capacity information and fee proposals.
5. All products used or developed in the execution of any contract resulting from this request
will remain in the public domain at the completion of this project.
6. The City has an affirmative action program. The purpose of the affirmative action program
is to encourage certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises.
All submitting firms must have established affirmative action programs approvable by the
City. During the RFP stage, all firms will need to complete a “Certification of Non-
Discrimination by Contractors” for each firm on their team.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION
Fee Proposal including hourly rates if applicable
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PERSONNEL CHARGES Travel
Labor Classification Hourly Rate
Jr. Staff Engineer/Geologist/Scientist 165$
Staff Engineer/Geologist/Scientist 200$ Field Equipment
Sr Staff Engineer/Geologist/Scientist 220$
Project Engineer/Geologist/Scientist - I 255$
Project Engineer/Geologist/Scientist - II 265$
Sr Project Engineer/Geologist/Scientist - I 290$ Subcontractors and Reimbursables
Sr Project Engineer/Geologist/Scientist - II 310$
Principal Engineer/Geologist 340$
Principal 340$
Project Assistant 155$
Technician 160$ Other Project Charges
Drafter 175$
Sr Technician 180$
Compliance Inspector 180$
Technician GIS/Technology 155$
Analyst GIS/Technology 175$
Sr Analyst GIS/Technology 190$
Specialist GIS/Technology 200$ Shipping and Postage
Sr Specialist GIS/Technology 220$
Supervisor GIS/Technology 240$
Director/GIS Technology 255$
Construction Technician 140$ Interest Charges
Construction Field Supervisor 160$
Construction Manager 175$
Sr Construction Manager 215$
Technical Editor 155$ Payment Terms
Communication/Administration Fee:
A communication/administration fee of 4% will be
added to all invoices.
This Fee Schedule is adjusted each subsequent year to reflect the economic changes for the new year. The new schedule will apply to existing
and new assignments.
2024-2027 Fee Schedule
When EEC Staff appear as expert witnesses at court
trials, mediation, arbitration hearings and depositions,
their time will be charged at 2.0 times the standard rate.
All time spent preparing for such trials, hearings, and
depositions, will be charged at the standard hourly rate.
Vehicles used on project assignments will be
charged at $125 per day. Mileage is billed at the
current rate established by the Internal Revenue
Service plus mark up. Per Diem is billed at a cost of
$95 per day (except in high cost markets, which will
adhere to GSA rates). Airfare, lodging, rental cars
and associated expenses are billed at cost plus
15%.
The costs of subcontractors, materials, equipment
rental and costs incurred will be charged at cost
plus 15%.
The cost of additional report reproduction and
special project accounting will be billed as
appropriate. Plotting plans are charged by size,
black and white or color, and by the number of
Shipping charges include couriers and the postage
necessary will be charged at cost plus 15%.
Interest on late payments will be charged at the rate
of 1.5% per month.
Net 30 days applies to all work performed and
invoiced unless superseded by a specific executed
contract. An administration fee of 3.5% will be
added to any invoice wherepayment is made by
credit card.
Emergency response will be charged at a rate of 1.5
times the standard hourly rate.
The charge for all time required for the performance of
the Scope of Work, including office, field and travel
time, will be billed at the hourly rate according to the
labor classifications set forth below:
Field Equipment is billed at standard unit costs.
Rate schedules are available upon request.
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AGREEMENT WITH HUITT-ZOLLARS, INC. TO PROVIDE
ON-CALL WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 18TH day of February, 2025 by and between
Huitt-Zollars, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Consultant”), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city
and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of
California (“City”).
RECITALS
A.On June 25, 2024, the City issued Request for Proposals No. 24-083, by which it sought
Consultants to provide on-call water resources engineering services on behalf of the City
of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency.
B.Consultant submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City.
Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the
scope of work that was included in RFP No. 24-083 and attached as Exhibit A.
Consultant’s proposal shall be incorporated by reference as though fully attached here to
this Agreement.
C.Consultant was selected as one of nine (9) vendors which qualified for this engagement.
Only those consultants approved by the City Council on February 18, 2025 shall be eligible
to be engaged by the City for these services.
D.In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this
Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be
expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1.SCOPE OF SERVICES
On an on-call basis, and the City’s sole discretion, Consultant shall perform during the term
of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and
incidental customary work required to fully and adequately complete the services described and
set forth in Scope of Services - Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2.COMPENSATION
a.City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed under this Agreement at the
rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. Consultant is one of nine (9) consultants
selected under RFP 24-083. The total compensation for these services provided by all
such consultants selected under RFP 24-083 shall not exceed the shared aggregate
amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) during the term of the Agreement,
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including any extension periods.
b. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper
invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. City and
Consultant agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made
through Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. Consultant agrees to execute the
City’s standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required
documentation. Upon verification of the data provided, the City will be authorized to
deposit payments directly into Consultant’s account(s) with financial institutions.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance
set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City.
3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above for a three (3) year term
with the option for the City to grant up to two (2) one (1) year renewals, exercisable by a writing
by the City Manager and the City Attorney, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section
15, below.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an
independent Consultant and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall
it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to
allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant
performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be
provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be
responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property
embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of
authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical
drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). Consultant
shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and
perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in
any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within
the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.
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6. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain
and shall require any subcontractors to obtain and maintain insurance as described below for the
entire Term of this Agreement against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with services, products and materials supplied to City. Total cost
of such insurance shall be borne by Consultant.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00
01covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations,
property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than
$2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate. Required policy limits can be met
with primary and umbrella/excess insurance policies.
2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1 (any
auto), with limits no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits. In the event C onsultant
does not maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, City will accept evidence of
personal automobile insurance.
3. Workers’ Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits,
and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident,
policy or employee, for bodily injury or disease. Coverage is not required if Consultant has
no employees and signs request to waive such insurance.
4. Professional Liability Insurance: with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or
claim, and $2,000,000 aggregate.
If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum requirements for
each line of coverage shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of
the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.
Other Insurance Provisions
The above required insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following
provisions:
1. City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be
covered as additional insureds, under Consultant’s CGL, Professional Liability, and
Automobile Liability policies, with respect to any liability arising out of work or operations
performed by or on behalf of the Instructor including materials, parts, equipment, and
personnel furnished in connection with such work or operations.
2. Consultant’s Insurance company(ies) agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against City,
its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid
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under the terms of any policy which arise from work performed by Consultant under this
Agreement.
3. For any claims related to this contract, Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary
and any insurance maintained by City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees,
agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it.
4. A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that
Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made
or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability.
5. Insurance policies required herein shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled,
suspended, voided, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed by the carrier, or
materially changed except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to City.
Ten (10) days prior written notice shall be provided to City for policy cancellation or non-
renewal due to non-payment of premium.
6. Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana,
Attention: Public Works Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21), Santa Ana, CA 92701.
The name and location of project must be included in the Description of Operations section
of each certificate.
Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the
Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses
and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California
with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to City.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required
amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required
by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all
policy endorsements before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior
to the work beginning shall not waive Consultant’s obligation to provide them.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the
risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
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negligent operations of the Consultant, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2)
from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable
relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and
hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial
or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in
this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant
further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including
fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party
challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by
reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable
decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity
shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of,
pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and
employees against any and all liability, including cost s, for infringement of any United States’
letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product
or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
9. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed
under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to
the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements
charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by
law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and
invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to
examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created
pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all
work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that
it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and
further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like
importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. “Confidential Information” shall include all
nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential
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information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered
by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any
information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the
Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e)
is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the
City.
11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct
or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this
Agreement.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, o r disability, as defined
and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this
Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
13. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument
signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any
terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in
addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant or the City. Each
party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
party, which is not embodied herein.
14. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall
be construed to limit the City’s ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this
Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Consultants retained by City.
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15. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of
termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems
appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of
performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
16. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not
similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
17. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that
Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
18. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and
in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
19. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by
first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in
the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
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To City:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
To Consultant:
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have
been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these
time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
attorney’s fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully
set forth in the body of this Agreement.
[signature page to follow]
Huitt-Zollars, Inc.
Attn: Miguel Hernandez, Vice President/Project Manager
2603 Main St., Ste. 400
Irvine, CA 92614
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above written.
ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
Jennifer L. Hall Alvaro Nuñez
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO HUITT-ZOLLARS, INC.
City Attorney
By:
Kyle Nellesen
Assistant City Attorney (title)
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RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Nabil Saba, P.E.
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
Miguel Hernandez, PE, PLS, QSD/P
Vice President/Project Manager
Nabil Saba Digitally signed by
Nabil Saba
Date: 2025.01.29
13:30:55 -08'00'
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Contractor/Consultant shall perform services as set forth below.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Ana intends (City) to select several qualified firms to provide professional
services for a variety of projects and programs on an as-needed or “on-call” basis. Each firm
selected will enter into a Professional Services Agreement to provide such services. Throughout
the term of the Professional Services Agreement, the City may request task order proposals for
individual projects and/or programs as the need for such services arises. The task order proposal
fee shall be based on the hourly rates provided by the firm in response to this RFP.
If a task order proposal is selected, a Notice-to-Proceed will be issued based on an agreed-upon
specific scope of services and fee for that task order. The firm may utilize in-house staff and/or
sub-consultants to complete each task order. For specialized work for which the prime
consultant shall require a sub-consultant, the prime consultant shall serve as an
administrative liaison between the City and the sub-consultant, and include these
administrative costs in their proposed project management fees.
Prime consultant mark-ups for sub-consultant work will not be allowed.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Provide professional engineering services for planning, design, and construction support for
domestic water, recycled water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and related facility projects.
In general, each task order shall include, at minimum, the following project management
services:
Project Schedule
Create schedules with the critical milestones for the major tasks involved in a project.
Update the schedule monthly, or more often, as required by the City. Schedules shall be
submitted in PDF format unless other format is requested by the City.
Meetings
Attend meetings and/or job walks, as requested by the City. Prepare meeting agendas
and meeting minutes.
EXHIBIT I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Monthly Project Status Report
Prepare Monthly Project Status Reports that show an accurate accountability of work
effort rendered and a continuous appraising and monitoring of both work progress and
financial conditions on a project.
The fee for project management services, including time and related expenses, shall be included
in each task order proposal.
Firms may propose on any category listed below (1-5). The services to be performed may
include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
1. PLANNING, RESOURCES, AND DESIGN
Provide water engineering services to conduct water capital improvement projects, which
may involve one or multiple disciplines, including planning studies, hydraulic modeling,
feasibility studies, design of pipelines, wells, pump stations, pressure regulating stations,
reservoirs, water quality and water treatment, waste and recycled water quality and
treatment, hydrogeology, engineering support during construction, and encompassing
associated services such as Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, HVAC, Landscape
Architecture, Geotechnical, Environmental, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control.
a. Planning Studies and Feasibility Studies
Provide engineering, financial, and planning services to perform pipeline alignment and
facility siting studies, water system planning studies, recycled water system planning and
feasibility studies, water demand and supply studies, rate studies, asset management,
and other studies that may be required in water system planning. Provide consulting
services related to water resources and conservation. Studies may include water supply
assessments, water supply verifications, urban water management plans, water use
surveys and others studies that may be required for water resources and conservation
programs
b. Hydraulic Modeling
Perform Water System Master Planning including Comprehensive Studies, Hydraulic
Analysis, Transient Analysis, Fire Flow Analysis, and Flow Optimization.
c. Condition Assessment
Provide comprehensive condition assessment of the City’s water system, including
seismic, structural, security and vulnerability. Assessment of the structural integrity of the
pipe shall include identifying leaks, pipe damage, pipe defect, loss of pipe wall thickness
due to corrosion or erosion, etc., along the length of the pipe. Provide reports and
memorandums with maps and exhibits as required to detail results of the study including
likelihood of failure, risk and consequence of failure. Reports and/or technical
memorandums shall also include detailed explanation of data collected and used for the
study, any assumptions made as well as recommendations for short-term and long-term
risk mitigation strategies.
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d. Design Services
Provide consulting services for the design of water facilities, including water wells, pump
stations, pressure regulating stations, reservoirs, water quality and treatment, water
mains, recycled water supply and distribution facilities, associated appurtenances, as well
as other related components of the facilities such as buildings, landscape, grading,
drainage, etc. for a complete and operative project.
e. Other Related Services
Provide other related services including, but not limited to, the following:
i. Architecture
Provide consulting services for architectural design, architectural renderings, line-
of-sight analyses, building sections, code interpretation issues and other
architectural related issue.
ii. Structural
Provide consulting services for structural investigations of the City’s existing
facilities, seismic analysis, miscellaneous structural calculations, and design on
the City’s existing and proposed systems and structures.
iii. Civil
Provide consulting services for general engineering services as required for the
project. Scope of work may include but is not limited to site design, street
improvements, grading, drainage, preparation of Water Quality Management,
Erosion Control, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and related
calculations and reports as necessary.
iv. Mechanical, HVAC
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
and replacement of existing mechanical and HVAC systems, including piping,
plumbing, support systems, controls, code interpretation, and related calculations
as necessary.
v. Landscape Architecture
Provide consulting services for landscape architecture design, including landscape
planting plans, renderings and views of proposed landscape plantings, and
landscape installation inspection services. Provide consultation for irrigation
system design and inspection.
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vi. Geotechnical Engineering Services
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests,
laboratory tests, and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a
project site area and prepare geotechnical reports of final design and construction
recommendations. Field explorations may require drilling plans and classification
of underlying soils and must be done under the supervision of a licensed
geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may include slope
stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California
Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other
City requirements. Provide seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic
criteria, as needed, for project design.
vii. Hydrogeology
Provide consulting services on groundwater issues related to and including
rehabilitation of existing potable water production wells, siting and design of new
potable water production wells, destruction of inactive wells, evaluation of
contamination plumes, and groundwater modeling. Evaluate the hydrogeology of
proposed potable water production well sites and investigate proposed wells.
Determine design parameters and requirements necessary to drill, operate, and
maintain proposed wells; proposed well construction (casing diameter, locations
of perforated intervals); and proposed operation of wells. Prepare Drinking Water
Source Assessment and Protection (DWSAP) plans for proposed potable water
production wells.
Provide inspection, hydrogeologic analysis and recommendations during new
potable water production well drilling and existing well destruction activities,
including, but not limited to, on site consulting geologists, geological sampling and
formation analysis, geophysical logging and interpretation, sieve analyses, final
well construction recommendations, and quality assurance and assistance in
achieving conformance with the construction specifications and applicable codes
and standards.
viii. Environmental Compliance Services
Provide consulting services for the preparation of environmental documents and
support studies to comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which
may include an Initial Study, Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Addendum, or Environmental Impact Report, or Supplement or Subsequent EIR,
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when complying with federal grants,
permit applications with support studies, aesthetic simulations, and other
environmental compliance tasks that may be needed.
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ix. Recycled Water Compliance
Provide assistance with compliance requirements for recycled water treatment and
distribution system monitoring and reporting.
x. Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Services
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing
electrical systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical
panels, and instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems.
xi. Engineering Support During Bidding and Construction
Review and respond to RFI’s and review and approve shop drawings submitted by
contractor for conformance with the contract documents. Review progress reports
and payments as required. Prepare supplementary sketches and details, as
required, to resolve field construction problems that may be encountered. Provide
project inspection as needed. Provide assistance in ensuring regulatory
compliance, as needed. Prepare the “as constructed” corrections to the original
drawings and specifications. Attend meetings on behalf of the City and assist in
Public Relations, as needed.
xii. Plan Check Services
Provide consulting services for plan checking improvement plans to determine
compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, policies, rules, ordinances, and
codes.
2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Provide construction management and inspection services during construction. The tasks of
construction management and inspection shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Construction Management and Coordination with Contractor
Provide construction management and coordinate as needed for the project. Review and coordinate
construction schedule and activities; conduct and attend meetings on behalf of the City. Provide
permit compliance documentation, follow up, and support for all permits and clearances required
on a project. The construction management team may also be asked to attend meetings and assist
in maintaining public relations as needed.
b. Project Administration
Provide review of, recommend, and prepare change order(s) and/or extra work order(s)
as needed on construction project. Coordinate and process RFI’s and shop drawings
submittals, and ensure construction conformance with the contract documents. Review
and adjust progress pay estimates prepared and submitted by the contractor for
conformance with the contract documents.
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c. Construction Inspection
Provide construction inspection by qualified inspectors and maintain daily inspection
reports, construction progress reports, and project logs, etc., of the progress of the
construction work. Secure record drawing information from the construction contractor.
Provide start-up support for a Project, including final acceptance testing, support, and
final completion sign off. Prepare the Final Construction Report.
3. PIPELINE DESIGN
Provide consulting services for the design of water mains, transmission mains, siphons and
associated appurtenances. Provide preliminary and final design services including the
preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Provide bidding assistance,
construction support, and final as-builts as needed for projects.
4. ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SERVICES
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing electrical
systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical panels, and
instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems components,
instrumentation, communication system components, security cameras, door/gate access
controls, information technology for SCADA system and cybersecurity support for
PLC/HMI/OIT software and custom applications for the City Water System.
5. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests, laboratory tests,
and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a project site area and prepare
geotechnical reports of final design and construction recommendations. Field explorations
may require drilling plans and classification of underlying soils and must be done under the
supervision of a licensed geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may
include slope stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California Department of
Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other City requirements. Provide
seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic criteria, as needed, for project design.
Proposals shall explicitly state which category listed above (1-5) is being proposing on. If there
are any exceptions to the core of requested services above, proposers shall list said exceptions
in their proposal (matrix form).
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT DELIVERABLES
The Consultant’s services for plans specifications and estimates (PS&E) for engineering projects
and special studies/investigations shall be in conformance, if applicable, with the following: Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations (California Building Standards Code), American Water
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Works Association, California Department of Transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act,
City of Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), professional Standards established by the City, and
any other federal, state, or local guidelines required in the project.
As part of the PS&E package, the Consultant shall prepare the special provisions pertaining to
the items of work included in the plans that are not addressed on the latest editions of the
applicable standards.
The Consultant shall have complete responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all
documents and plans prepared. The plans will be reviewed by the City of Santa Ana for
conformity with the requirements of the Agreement. Reviews by the City of Santa Ana DO NOT
include detailed review or checking of design for the accuracy with which such designs are
depicted in the documents and the plans. The documents and plans furnished under the
Agreement shall be of a quality acceptable to the City of Santa Ana. The criteria for acceptance
shall be a product of neat appearance, well organized, technically and grammatically correct,
checked and dated, and having the maker and checker identified.
The Consultant shall have project management control procedures in effect during the entire
time work is being performed under the Agreement. This task shall include the following:
Project Management Plan- the consultant shall provide a detail management plan
including information and coordination with other agencies to ensure compliance and
completion of the (PS&E) packages. This plan shall include all milestones and task
breakdown for each of the tasks and subtasks included therein. The project management
shall be submitted to the Project Manager for review and within 15 calendar days of the
issued Notice to Proceed
Deliverables
Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Plan
Project Schedule/Invoicing
Project Correspondence
In case of conflict, ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, or omissions, the consultant shall submit
the matter to the City for clarification.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
The City will provide information in its possession relevant to the preparation of the required
information in the RFP. The City will provide only the staff assistance and the documentation
specifically in referred to herein.
Furnish scope of work and provide general direction as needed for the assigned project
All plan check coordination within the City
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Advertise, award, and administer of construction contract
Electronic files (sample plans & specifications, City of Santa Ana’s CADD Standards)
Electronic files for title sheets and sheet borders
Facilitate meeting space and coordination and City facilities
FEE PROPOSAL
In addition to Section III.B.3 (Submittal Requirements: Fee Proposal) fee schedule shall be
structured as follows:
The fee proposal shall include the firm’s standard hourly fee schedule, and/or project fee
schedule where applicable and as outlined in this document. A list of all positions and
hourly rates required to perform the services described herein.
A more detailed scope of work will be provided when/if a Task Order proposal is
requested of a consultant. All tasks orders shall include the staff title, hours, hourly rate
and totals as related to the project.
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The project will be implemented in compliance with the City of Santa Ana’s policies, as
well as Prevailing Wages and State/Federal Requirements.
2. The City regards the inclusion of California based designs, engineering, and construction
professionals, facilities, and services as part of the Team to be highly desirable, but not
mandatory.
3. The City reserves the right to amend this Request for Proposal by addendum prior to the
final dates of submission.
4. All reports, proposals, or other data or materials which are submitted shall become the
sole property of the City of Santa Ana with the exception of the confidential Financial
Capacity information and fee proposals.
5. All products used or developed in the execution of any contract resulting from this request
will remain in the public domain at the completion of this project.
6. The City has an affirmative action program. The purpose of the affirmative action program
is to encourage certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises.
All submitting firms must have established affirmative action programs approvable by the
City. During the RFP stage, all firms will need to complete a “Certification of Non-
Discrimination by Contractors” for each firm on their team.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION
Fee Proposal including hourly rates if applicable
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CITY OF SANTA ANA | RFP NO. 24-083 ON-CALL WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING SERVICES
On-Call Water Resources
Engineering Services
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
FEE SCHEDULE
No. 24-083
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CITY OF SANTA ANA | RFP NO. 24-083 ON-CALL WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING SERVICES
M I S S I O N
Delivering innovative solutions that enhance the built environment
C O R E V A L U E S
Innovative Solutions
Consummate Integrity
Uncompromised Service
V I S I O N
To improve the environment in which we live, work, and play
C O R P O R A T E I D E O L O G Y
Huitt-Zollars is a national 100% employee-owned firm that provides solutions for the built
environment. With offices that span east to west coast, we have the team and breadth of
expertise to handle any project. We listen to our Clients’ needs. All projects require a
collaborative, focused approach to achieve innovative solutions for our Clients and the
communities they serve. From residential developments, to bridges and roads, to world-class
theme parks or the local bike trail, Huitt-Zollars delivers. As a result, we share in your success.
When you want national expertise with a focused perspective, Huitt-Zollars puts you and your
communities at the heart of our work.
Inclusive & Respectful Mindset
Prosperous & Productive Workplace
Entrepreneurial Employee-Ownership
L I S T E N + C O L L A B O R A T E + D E L I V E R = S H A R E D S U C C E S S
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CITY OF SANTA ANA | RFP NO. 24-083 ON-CALL WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING SERVICES
Engineering/Architecture Survey
Principal 340.00$ Survey Manager 290.00$
Sr. Project Manager 315.00$ Sr. Project Surveyor 230.00$
Design Principal 260.00$ Project Surveyor 160.00$
QA Manager 250.00$ Survey Technician 125.00$
Project Manager 280.00$
Sr. Civil Engineer 250.00$
Sr. Structural Engineer 270.00$ Survey Crews
Sr. Mechanical Engineer 250.00$
Sr. Electrical Engineer 250.00$ 1-Person Survey Crew 220.00$
Civil Engineer 225.00$ 2-Person Survey Crew 315.00$
Structural Engineer 200.00$ 3-Person Survey Crew 405.00$
Mechanical Engineer 200.00$
Electrical Engineer 200.00$
Plumbing Engineer 200.00$ Construction
EIT 165.00$
Sr. Architect 215.00$ Construction Manager 180.00$
Sr. NL Architectural Staff 200.00$ Resident Engineer 165.00$
Architect 200.00$ Inspector/Owner's Representative 130.00$
Architect Intern 3 175.00$ Sr. Project Representative 125.00$
Architect Intern 2 135.00$ Resident Project Representative 100.00$
Architect Intern 1 120.00$
Sr. Landscape Architect 225.00$
Landscape Architect 160.00$
Landscape Architect Intern 120.00$ Administrative
Sr. Designer 195.00$ Sr. Project Support 125.00$
Designer 160.00$ Project Support 115.00$
Sr. CADD Technician 145.00$
CADD Technician 120.00$
Interior Design Reimbursable Expenses
Sr. Interior Designer 170.00$ Consultants Cost + 10%
Interior Designer 120.00$ Other Direct Costs Cost + 10%
Interior Designer Intern 105.00$
**Subject to Annual Escalation
Mileage IRS Standard Business Mileage Rate
Southern California
2024
HOURLY RATE SHEET
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“Delivering innovative solutions that
enhance the built environment.”
HUITT-ZOLLARS.COM
2603 MAIN STREET, SUITE 400
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AGREEMENT WITH JIG CONSULTANTS TO PROVIDE
ON-CALL WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 18TH day of February, 2025 by and between
JIG Consultants, a California corporation (“Consultant”), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city
and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of
California (“City”).
RECITALS
A.On June 25, 2024, the City issued Request for Proposals No. 24-083, by which it sought
Consultants to provide on-call water resources engineering services on behalf of the City
of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency.
B.Consultant submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City.
Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the
scope of work that was included in RFP No. 24-083 and attached as Exhibit A.
Consultant’s proposal shall be incorporated by reference as though fully attached here to
this Agreement.
C.Consultant was selected as one of nine (9) vendors which qualified for this engagement.
Only those consultants approved by the City Council on February 18, 2025 shall be eligible
to be engaged by the City for these services.
D.In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this
Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be
expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1.SCOPE OF SERVICES
On an on-call basis, and the City’s sole discretion, Consultant shall perform during the term
of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and
incidental customary work required to fully and adequately complete the services described and
set forth in Scope of Services - Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2.COMPENSATION
a.City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed under this Agreement at the
rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. Consultant is one of nine (9) consultants
selected under RFP 24-083. The total compensation for these services provided by all
such consultants selected under RFP 24-083 shall not exceed the shared aggregate
amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) during the term of the Agreement,
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including any extension periods.
b. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper
invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. City and
Consultant agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made
through Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. Consultant agrees to execute the
City’s standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required
documentation. Upon verification of the data provided, the City will be authorized to
deposit payments directly into Consultant’s account(s) with financial institutions.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance
set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City.
3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above for a three (3) year term
with the option for the City to grant up to two (2) one (1) year renewals, exercisable by a writing
by the City Manager and the City Attorney, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section
15, below.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an
independent Consultant and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall
it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to
allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant
performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be
provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be
responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property
embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of
authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical
drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). Consultant
shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and
perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in
any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within
the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.
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6. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain
and shall require any subcontractors to obtain and maintain insurance as described below for the
entire Term of this Agreement against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with services, products and materials supplied to City. Total cost
of such insurance shall be borne by Consultant.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00
01covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations,
property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than
$2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate. Required policy limits can be met
with primary and umbrella/excess insurance policies.
2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1 (any
auto), with limits no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits. In the event C onsultant
does not maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, City will accept evidence of
personal automobile insurance.
3. Workers’ Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits,
and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident,
policy or employee, for bodily injury or disease. Coverage is not required if Consultant has
no employees and signs request to waive such insurance.
4. Professional Liability Insurance: with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or
claim, and $2,000,000 aggregate.
If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum requirements for
each line of coverage shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of
the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.
Other Insurance Provisions
The above required insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following
provisions:
1. City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be
covered as additional insureds, under Consultant’s CGL, Professional Liability, and
Automobile Liability policies, with respect to any liability arising out of work or operations
performed by or on behalf of the Instructor including materials, parts, equipment, and
personnel furnished in connection with such work or operations.
2. Consultant’s Insurance company(ies) agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against City,
its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid
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under the terms of any policy which arise from work performed by Consultant under this
Agreement.
3. For any claims related to this contract, Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary
and any insurance maintained by City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees,
agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it.
4. A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that
Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made
or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability.
5. Insurance policies required herein shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled,
suspended, voided, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed by the carrier, or
materially changed except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to City.
Ten (10) days prior written notice shall be provided to City for policy cancellation or non-
renewal due to non-payment of premium.
6. Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana,
Attention: Public Works Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21), Santa Ana, CA 92701.
The name and location of project must be included in the Description of Operations section
of each certificate.
Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the
Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses
and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California
with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to City.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required
amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required
by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all
policy endorsements before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior
to the work beginning shall not waive Consultant’s obligation to provide them.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the
risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
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negligent operations of the Consultant, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2)
from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable
relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and
hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial
or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in
this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant
further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including
fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party
challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by
reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable
decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity
shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of,
pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and
employees against any and all liability, including cost s, for infringement of any United States’
letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product
or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
9. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed
under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to
the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements
charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by
law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and
invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to
examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created
pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all
work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that
it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and
further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like
importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. “Confidential Information” shall include all
nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential
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information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered
by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any
information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the
Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e)
is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the
City.
11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct
or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this
Agreement.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, o r disability, as defined
and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this
Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
13. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument
signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any
terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in
addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant or the City. Each
party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
party, which is not embodied herein.
14. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall
be construed to limit the City’s ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this
Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Consultants retained by City.
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15. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of
termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems
appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of
performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
16. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not
similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
17. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that
Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
18. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and
in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
19. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by
first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in
the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
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To City:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
To Consultant:
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have
been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these
time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
attorney’s fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully
set forth in the body of this Agreement.
[signature page to follow]
JIG Consultants
Attn: Joseph Gutierrez, President/ Project Manager
318 W. Katella Ave., Ste. A
Orange, CA 92867
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above written.
ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
Jennifer L. Hall Alvaro Nuñez
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO JIG CONSULTANTS
City Attorney
By:
Kyle Nellesen
Assistant City Attorney (title)
Tax ID#
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Nabil Saba, P.E.
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
Joseph Gutierrez, PE, PMP
President/Project Manager
Nabil Saba Digitally signed by
Nabil Saba
Date: 2025.01.29
13:32:33 -08'00'
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Contractor/Consultant shall perform services as set forth below.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Ana intends (City) to select several qualified firms to provide professional
services for a variety of projects and programs on an as-needed or “on-call” basis. Each firm
selected will enter into a Professional Services Agreement to provide such services. Throughout
the term of the Professional Services Agreement, the City may request task order proposals for
individual projects and/or programs as the need for such services arises. The task order proposal
fee shall be based on the hourly rates provided by the firm in response to this RFP.
If a task order proposal is selected, a Notice-to-Proceed will be issued based on an agreed-upon
specific scope of services and fee for that task order. The firm may utilize in-house staff and/or
sub-consultants to complete each task order. For specialized work for which the prime
consultant shall require a sub-consultant, the prime consultant shall serve as an
administrative liaison between the City and the sub-consultant, and include these
administrative costs in their proposed project management fees.
Prime consultant mark-ups for sub-consultant work will not be allowed.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Provide professional engineering services for planning, design, and construction support for
domestic water, recycled water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and related facility projects.
In general, each task order shall include, at minimum, the following project management
services:
Project Schedule
Create schedules with the critical milestones for the major tasks involved in a project.
Update the schedule monthly, or more often, as required by the City. Schedules shall be
submitted in PDF format unless other format is requested by the City.
Meetings
Attend meetings and/or job walks, as requested by the City. Prepare meeting agendas
and meeting minutes.
EXHIBIT I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Monthly Project Status Report
Prepare Monthly Project Status Reports that show an accurate accountability of work
effort rendered and a continuous appraising and monitoring of both work progress and
financial conditions on a project.
The fee for project management services, including time and related expenses, shall be included
in each task order proposal.
Firms may propose on any category listed below (1-5). The services to be performed may
include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
1. PLANNING, RESOURCES, AND DESIGN
Provide water engineering services to conduct water capital improvement projects, which
may involve one or multiple disciplines, including planning studies, hydraulic modeling,
feasibility studies, design of pipelines, wells, pump stations, pressure regulating stations,
reservoirs, water quality and water treatment, waste and recycled water quality and
treatment, hydrogeology, engineering support during construction, and encompassing
associated services such as Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, HVAC, Landscape
Architecture, Geotechnical, Environmental, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control.
a. Planning Studies and Feasibility Studies
Provide engineering, financial, and planning services to perform pipeline alignment and
facility siting studies, water system planning studies, recycled water system planning and
feasibility studies, water demand and supply studies, rate studies, asset management,
and other studies that may be required in water system planning. Provide consulting
services related to water resources and conservation. Studies may include water supply
assessments, water supply verifications, urban water management plans, water use
surveys and others studies that may be required for water resources and conservation
programs
b. Hydraulic Modeling
Perform Water System Master Planning including Comprehensive Studies, Hydraulic
Analysis, Transient Analysis, Fire Flow Analysis, and Flow Optimization.
c. Condition Assessment
Provide comprehensive condition assessment of the City’s water system, including
seismic, structural, security and vulnerability. Assessment of the structural integrity of the
pipe shall include identifying leaks, pipe damage, pipe defect, loss of pipe wall thickness
due to corrosion or erosion, etc., along the length of the pipe. Provide reports and
memorandums with maps and exhibits as required to detail results of the study including
likelihood of failure, risk and consequence of failure. Reports and/or technical
memorandums shall also include detailed explanation of data collected and used for the
study, any assumptions made as well as recommendations for short-term and long-term
risk mitigation strategies.
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d. Design Services
Provide consulting services for the design of water facilities, including water wells, pump
stations, pressure regulating stations, reservoirs, water quality and treatment, water
mains, recycled water supply and distribution facilities, associated appurtenances, as well
as other related components of the facilities such as buildings, landscape, grading,
drainage, etc. for a complete and operative project.
e. Other Related Services
Provide other related services including, but not limited to, the following:
i. Architecture
Provide consulting services for architectural design, architectural renderings, line-
of-sight analyses, building sections, code interpretation issues and other
architectural related issue.
ii. Structural
Provide consulting services for structural investigations of the City’s existing
facilities, seismic analysis, miscellaneous structural calculations, and design on
the City’s existing and proposed systems and structures.
iii. Civil
Provide consulting services for general engineering services as required for the
project. Scope of work may include but is not limited to site design, street
improvements, grading, drainage, preparation of Water Quality Management,
Erosion Control, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and related
calculations and reports as necessary.
iv. Mechanical, HVAC
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
and replacement of existing mechanical and HVAC systems, including piping,
plumbing, support systems, controls, code interpretation, and related calculations
as necessary.
v. Landscape Architecture
Provide consulting services for landscape architecture design, including landscape
planting plans, renderings and views of proposed landscape plantings, and
landscape installation inspection services. Provide consultation for irrigation
system design and inspection.
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vi. Geotechnical Engineering Services
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests,
laboratory tests, and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a
project site area and prepare geotechnical reports of final design and construction
recommendations. Field explorations may require drilling plans and classification
of underlying soils and must be done under the supervision of a licensed
geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may include slope
stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California
Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other
City requirements. Provide seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic
criteria, as needed, for project design.
vii. Hydrogeology
Provide consulting services on groundwater issues related to and including
rehabilitation of existing potable water production wells, siting and design of new
potable water production wells, destruction of inactive wells, evaluation of
contamination plumes, and groundwater modeling. Evaluate the hydrogeology of
proposed potable water production well sites and investigate proposed wells.
Determine design parameters and requirements necessary to drill, operate, and
maintain proposed wells; proposed well construction (casing diameter, locations
of perforated intervals); and proposed operation of wells. Prepare Drinking Water
Source Assessment and Protection (DWSAP) plans for proposed potable water
production wells.
Provide inspection, hydrogeologic analysis and recommendations during new
potable water production well drilling and existing well destruction activities,
including, but not limited to, on site consulting geologists, geological sampling and
formation analysis, geophysical logging and interpretation, sieve analyses, final
well construction recommendations, and quality assurance and assistance in
achieving conformance with the construction specifications and applicable codes
and standards.
viii. Environmental Compliance Services
Provide consulting services for the preparation of environmental documents and
support studies to comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which
may include an Initial Study, Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Addendum, or Environmental Impact Report, or Supplement or Subsequent EIR,
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when complying with federal grants,
permit applications with support studies, aesthetic simulations, and other
environmental compliance tasks that may be needed.
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ix. Recycled Water Compliance
Provide assistance with compliance requirements for recycled water treatment and
distribution system monitoring and reporting.
x. Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Services
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing
electrical systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical
panels, and instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems.
xi. Engineering Support During Bidding and Construction
Review and respond to RFI’s and review and approve shop drawings submitted by
contractor for conformance with the contract documents. Review progress reports
and payments as required. Prepare supplementary sketches and details, as
required, to resolve field construction problems that may be encountered. Provide
project inspection as needed. Provide assistance in ensuring regulatory
compliance, as needed. Prepare the “as constructed” corrections to the original
drawings and specifications. Attend meetings on behalf of the City and assist in
Public Relations, as needed.
xii. Plan Check Services
Provide consulting services for plan checking improvement plans to determine
compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, policies, rules, ordinances, and
codes.
2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Provide construction management and inspection services during construction. The tasks of
construction management and inspection shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Construction Management and Coordination with Contractor
Provide construction management and coordinate as needed for the project. Review and coordinate
construction schedule and activities; conduct and attend meetings on behalf of the City. Provide
permit compliance documentation, follow up, and support for all permits and clearances required
on a project. The construction management team may also be asked to attend meetings and assist
in maintaining public relations as needed.
b. Project Administration
Provide review of, recommend, and prepare change order(s) and/or extra work order(s)
as needed on construction project. Coordinate and process RFI’s and shop drawings
submittals, and ensure construction conformance with the contract documents. Review
and adjust progress pay estimates prepared and submitted by the contractor for
conformance with the contract documents.
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c. Construction Inspection
Provide construction inspection by qualified inspectors and maintain daily inspection
reports, construction progress reports, and project logs, etc., of the progress of the
construction work. Secure record drawing information from the construction contractor.
Provide start-up support for a Project, including final acceptance testing, support, and
final completion sign off. Prepare the Final Construction Report.
3. PIPELINE DESIGN
Provide consulting services for the design of water mains, transmission mains, siphons and
associated appurtenances. Provide preliminary and final design services including the
preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Provide bidding assistance,
construction support, and final as-builts as needed for projects.
4. ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SERVICES
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing electrical
systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical panels, and
instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems components,
instrumentation, communication system components, security cameras, door/gate access
controls, information technology for SCADA system and cybersecurity support for
PLC/HMI/OIT software and custom applications for the City Water System.
5. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests, laboratory tests,
and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a project site area and prepare
geotechnical reports of final design and construction recommendations. Field explorations
may require drilling plans and classification of underlying soils and must be done under the
supervision of a licensed geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may
include slope stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California Department of
Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other City requirements. Provide
seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic criteria, as needed, for project design.
Proposals shall explicitly state which category listed above (1-5) is being proposing on. If there
are any exceptions to the core of requested services above, proposers shall list said exceptions
in their proposal (matrix form).
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT DELIVERABLES
The Consultant’s services for plans specifications and estimates (PS&E) for engineering projects
and special studies/investigations shall be in conformance, if applicable, with the following: Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations (California Building Standards Code), American Water
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Works Association, California Department of Transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act,
City of Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), professional Standards established by the City, and
any other federal, state, or local guidelines required in the project.
As part of the PS&E package, the Consultant shall prepare the special provisions pertaining to
the items of work included in the plans that are not addressed on the latest editions of the
applicable standards.
The Consultant shall have complete responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all
documents and plans prepared. The plans will be reviewed by the City of Santa Ana for
conformity with the requirements of the Agreement. Reviews by the City of Santa Ana DO NOT
include detailed review or checking of design for the accuracy with which such designs are
depicted in the documents and the plans. The documents and plans furnished under the
Agreement shall be of a quality acceptable to the City of Santa Ana. The criteria for acceptance
shall be a product of neat appearance, well organized, technically and grammatically correct,
checked and dated, and having the maker and checker identified.
The Consultant shall have project management control procedures in effect during the entire
time work is being performed under the Agreement. This task shall include the following:
Project Management Plan- the consultant shall provide a detail management plan
including information and coordination with other agencies to ensure compliance and
completion of the (PS&E) packages. This plan shall include all milestones and task
breakdown for each of the tasks and subtasks included therein. The project management
shall be submitted to the Project Manager for review and within 15 calendar days of the
issued Notice to Proceed
Deliverables
Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Plan
Project Schedule/Invoicing
Project Correspondence
In case of conflict, ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, or omissions, the consultant shall submit
the matter to the City for clarification.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
The City will provide information in its possession relevant to the preparation of the required
information in the RFP. The City will provide only the staff assistance and the documentation
specifically in referred to herein.
Furnish scope of work and provide general direction as needed for the assigned project
All plan check coordination within the City
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Advertise, award, and administer of construction contract
Electronic files (sample plans & specifications, City of Santa Ana’s CADD Standards)
Electronic files for title sheets and sheet borders
Facilitate meeting space and coordination and City facilities
FEE PROPOSAL
In addition to Section III.B.3 (Submittal Requirements: Fee Proposal) fee schedule shall be
structured as follows:
The fee proposal shall include the firm’s standard hourly fee schedule, and/or project fee
schedule where applicable and as outlined in this document. A list of all positions and
hourly rates required to perform the services described herein.
A more detailed scope of work will be provided when/if a Task Order proposal is
requested of a consultant. All tasks orders shall include the staff title, hours, hourly rate
and totals as related to the project.
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The project will be implemented in compliance with the City of Santa Ana’s policies, as
well as Prevailing Wages and State/Federal Requirements.
2. The City regards the inclusion of California based designs, engineering, and construction
professionals, facilities, and services as part of the Team to be highly desirable, but not
mandatory.
3. The City reserves the right to amend this Request for Proposal by addendum prior to the
final dates of submission.
4. All reports, proposals, or other data or materials which are submitted shall become the
sole property of the City of Santa Ana with the exception of the confidential Financial
Capacity information and fee proposals.
5. All products used or developed in the execution of any contract resulting from this request
will remain in the public domain at the completion of this project.
6. The City has an affirmative action program. The purpose of the affirmative action program
is to encourage certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises.
All submitting firms must have established affirmative action programs approvable by the
City. During the RFP stage, all firms will need to complete a “Certification of Non-
Discrimination by Contractors” for each firm on their team.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION
Fee Proposal including hourly rates if applicable
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JIG CONSULTANTS City of Santa Ana | Statement of Qualifications for On-Call Water Resources Engineering Services 20
The following hourly rates will be utilized when preparing Task Orders under this On-Call Water
Resources Engineering Services contract. The hourly rates will remain effective until the end of the initial
3-year term of the agreement.
JIG Consultants
Team Member and Position Hourly Rates
Principal $225
Senior Project Managers $225
Project Managers $210
Project Engineers $185
Senior Civil Designers / Civil Engineer $155
Civil Designers / Civil Engineer $135
Utilities and Permitting $110
Administrative Assistant $90
Reimbursables and Expenses:
1. Standard computer and technology costs are incorporated into these hourly rates as well as direct
labor, overhead, fringe benefits and fee.
2. Prints, plots, messenger service, subsistence, air travel, and other direct expenses will be charged
at cost.
3. The services of outside consultants will be charged at cost plus 10%. Outside consultants include
the following
Subconsultants Team Member and Position Hourly Rates
Arcon Structural Engineers, Inc. Hernan Montoya, SE, PE – Structural
Richard Flemming, AIA - Architectural
$230
$190
Aspen Environmental Lisa Blewitt – Environmental Compliance $250
ENGEO James Thurber, PE, CHg $350
Gerry Green, Inc. Gerry Green, EE – Electrical $230
KDM Meridian Richard Maher, PLS – Surveyor
2-man Survey Crew (Prevailing Wage)
$225
$370
LandStudio360 Alex Polen, RLA – Landscape Architect $185
PICA Scott Popovic – Pipeline Condition Assessment Variable
Terracon Consultants Fred Buhamdan, PE – Geotechnical $312
T2 Utilities Engineer Matthew Tomanek – Utility Potholing $215
Section 2 – Cost Proposal
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AGREEMENT WITH KLEINFELDER, INC. TO PROVIDE
ON-CALL WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 18TH day of February, 2025 by and between
Kleinfelder, Inc., a California corporation (“Consultant”), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city
and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of
California (“City”).
RECITALS
A.On June 25, 2024, the City issued Request for Proposals No. 24-083, by which it sought
Consultants to provide on-call water resources engineering services on behalf of the City
of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency.
B.Consultant submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City.
Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the
scope of work that was included in RFP No. 24-083 and attached as Exhibit A.
Consultant’s proposal shall be incorporated by reference as though fully attached here to
this Agreement.
C.Consultant was selected as one of nine (9) vendors which qualified for this engagement.
Only those consultants approved by the City Council on February 18, 2025 shall be eligible
to be engaged by the City for these services.
D.In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this
Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be
expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1.SCOPE OF SERVICES
On an on-call basis, and the City’s sole discretion, Consultant shall perform during the term
of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and
incidental customary work required to fully and adequately complete the services described and
set forth in Scope of Services - Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2.COMPENSATION
a.City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed under this Agreement at the
rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. Consultant is one of nine (9) consultants
selected under RFP 24-083. The total compensation for these services provided by all
such consultants selected under RFP 24-083 shall not exceed the shared aggregate
amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) during the term of the Agreement,
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including any extension periods.
b. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper
invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. City and
Consultant agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made
through Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. Consultant agrees to execute the
City’s standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required
documentation. Upon verification of the data provided, the City will be authorized to
deposit payments directly into Consultant’s account(s) with financial institutions.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance
set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City.
3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above for a three (3) year term
with the option for the City to grant up to two (2) one (1) year renewals, exercisable by a writing
by the City Manager and the City Attorney, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section
15, below.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an
independent Consultant and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall
it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to
allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant
performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be
provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be
responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property
embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of
authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical
drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). Consultant
shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and
perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in
any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within
the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.
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6. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain
and shall require any subcontractors to obtain and maintain insurance as described below for the
entire Term of this Agreement against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with services, products and materials supplied to City. Total cost
of such insurance shall be borne by Consultant.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00
01covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations,
property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than
$2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate. Required policy limits can be met
with primary and umbrella/excess insurance policies.
2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1 (any
auto), with limits no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits. In the event C onsultant
does not maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, City will accept evidence of
personal automobile insurance.
3. Workers’ Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits,
and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident,
policy or employee, for bodily injury or disease. Coverage is not required if Consultant has
no employees and signs request to waive such insurance.
4. Professional Liability Insurance: with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or
claim, and $2,000,000 aggregate.
If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum requirements for
each line of coverage shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of
the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.
Other Insurance Provisions
The above required insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following
provisions:
1. City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be
covered as additional insureds, under Consultant’s CGL, Professional Liability, and
Automobile Liability policies, with respect to any liability arising out of work or operations
performed by or on behalf of the Instructor including materials, parts, equipment, and
personnel furnished in connection with such work or operations.
2. Consultant’s Insurance company(ies) agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against City,
its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid
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under the terms of any policy which arise from work performed by Consultant under this
Agreement.
3. For any claims related to this contract, Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary
and any insurance maintained by City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees,
agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it.
4. A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that
Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made
or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability.
5. Insurance policies required herein shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled,
suspended, voided, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed by the carrier, or
materially changed except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to City.
Ten (10) days prior written notice shall be provided to City for policy cancellation or non-
renewal due to non-payment of premium.
6. Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana,
Attention: Public Works Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21), Santa Ana, CA 92701.
The name and location of project must be included in the Description of Operations section
of each certificate.
Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the
Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses
and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California
with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to City.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required
amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required
by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all
policy endorsements before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior
to the work beginning shall not waive Consultant’s obligation to provide them.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the
risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
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negligent operations of the Consultant, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2)
from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable
relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and
hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial
or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in
this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant
further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including
fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party
challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by
reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable
decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity
shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of,
pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and
employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States’
letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product
or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
9. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed
under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to
the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements
charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by
law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and
invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to
examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created
pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all
work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that
it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and
further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like
importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. “Confidential Information” shall include all
nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential
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information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered
by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any
information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the
Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e)
is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the
City.
11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct
or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this
Agreement.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, o r disability, as defined
and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this
Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
13. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument
signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any
terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in
addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant or the City. Each
party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
party, which is not embodied herein.
14. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall
be construed to limit the City’s ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this
Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Consultants retained by City.
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15. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of
termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems
appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of
performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
16. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not
similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
17. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that
Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
18. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and
in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
19. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by
first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in
the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
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To City:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
To Consultant:
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have
been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these
time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
attorney’s fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully
set forth in the body of this Agreement.
[signature page to follow]
Kleinfelder, Inc.
Attn: Danny Hanna, Project Manager/Principal Agent
21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Ste. 590
Torrance, CA 90503
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above written.
ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
Jennifer L. Hall Alvaro Nuñez
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO KLEINFELDER, INC.
City Attorney
By:
Kyle Nellesen
Assistant City Attorney (title)
Tax ID#
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Nabil Saba, P.E.
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
Danny Hanna, PE
Project Manager/Principal Agent
Nabil Saba Digitally signed by
Nabil Saba
Date: 2025.01.29
13:33:59 -08'00'
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Contractor/Consultant shall perform services as set forth below.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Ana intends (City) to select several qualified firms to provide professional
services for a variety of projects and programs on an as-needed or “on-call” basis. Each firm
selected will enter into a Professional Services Agreement to provide such services. Throughout
the term of the Professional Services Agreement, the City may request task order proposals for
individual projects and/or programs as the need for such services arises. The task order proposal
fee shall be based on the hourly rates provided by the firm in response to this RFP.
If a task order proposal is selected, a Notice-to-Proceed will be issued based on an agreed-upon
specific scope of services and fee for that task order. The firm may utilize in-house staff and/or
sub-consultants to complete each task order. For specialized work for which the prime
consultant shall require a sub-consultant, the prime consultant shall serve as an
administrative liaison between the City and the sub-consultant, and include these
administrative costs in their proposed project management fees.
Prime consultant mark-ups for sub-consultant work will not be allowed.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Provide professional engineering services for planning, design, and construction support for
domestic water, recycled water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and related facility projects.
In general, each task order shall include, at minimum, the following project management
services:
Project Schedule
Create schedules with the critical milestones for the major tasks involved in a project.
Update the schedule monthly, or more often, as required by the City. Schedules shall be
submitted in PDF format unless other format is requested by the City.
Meetings
Attend meetings and/or job walks, as requested by the City. Prepare meeting agendas
and meeting minutes.
EXHIBIT I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Monthly Project Status Report
Prepare Monthly Project Status Reports that show an accurate accountability of work
effort rendered and a continuous appraising and monitoring of both work progress and
financial conditions on a project.
The fee for project management services, including time and related expenses, shall be included
in each task order proposal.
Firms may propose on any category listed below (1-5). The services to be performed may
include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
1. PLANNING, RESOURCES, AND DESIGN
Provide water engineering services to conduct water capital improvement projects, which
may involve one or multiple disciplines, including planning studies, hydraulic modeling,
feasibility studies, design of pipelines, wells, pump stations, pressure regulating stations,
reservoirs, water quality and water treatment, waste and recycled water quality and
treatment, hydrogeology, engineering support during construction, and encompassing
associated services such as Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, HVAC, Landscape
Architecture, Geotechnical, Environmental, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control.
a. Planning Studies and Feasibility Studies
Provide engineering, financial, and planning services to perform pipeline alignment and
facility siting studies, water system planning studies, recycled water system planning and
feasibility studies, water demand and supply studies, rate studies, asset management,
and other studies that may be required in water system planning. Provide consulting
services related to water resources and conservation. Studies may include water supply
assessments, water supply verifications, urban water management plans, water use
surveys and others studies that may be required for water resources and conservation
programs
b. Hydraulic Modeling
Perform Water System Master Planning including Comprehensive Studies, Hydraulic
Analysis, Transient Analysis, Fire Flow Analysis, and Flow Optimization.
c. Condition Assessment
Provide comprehensive condition assessment of the City’s water system, including
seismic, structural, security and vulnerability. Assessment of the structural integrity of the
pipe shall include identifying leaks, pipe damage, pipe defect, loss of pipe wall thickness
due to corrosion or erosion, etc., along the length of the pipe. Provide reports and
memorandums with maps and exhibits as required to detail results of the study including
likelihood of failure, risk and consequence of failure. Reports and/or technical
memorandums shall also include detailed explanation of data collected and used for the
study, any assumptions made as well as recommendations for short-term and long-term
risk mitigation strategies.
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d. Design Services
Provide consulting services for the design of water facilities, including water wells, pump
stations, pressure regulating stations, reservoirs, water quality and treatment, water
mains, recycled water supply and distribution facilities, associated appurtenances, as well
as other related components of the facilities such as buildings, landscape, grading,
drainage, etc. for a complete and operative project.
e. Other Related Services
Provide other related services including, but not limited to, the following:
i. Architecture
Provide consulting services for architectural design, architectural renderings, line-
of-sight analyses, building sections, code interpretation issues and other
architectural related issue.
ii. Structural
Provide consulting services for structural investigations of the City’s existing
facilities, seismic analysis, miscellaneous structural calculations, and design on
the City’s existing and proposed systems and structures.
iii. Civil
Provide consulting services for general engineering services as required for the
project. Scope of work may include but is not limited to site design, street
improvements, grading, drainage, preparation of Water Quality Management,
Erosion Control, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and related
calculations and reports as necessary.
iv. Mechanical, HVAC
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
and replacement of existing mechanical and HVAC systems, including piping,
plumbing, support systems, controls, code interpretation, and related calculations
as necessary.
v. Landscape Architecture
Provide consulting services for landscape architecture design, including landscape
planting plans, renderings and views of proposed landscape plantings, and
landscape installation inspection services. Provide consultation for irrigation
system design and inspection.
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vi. Geotechnical Engineering Services
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests,
laboratory tests, and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a
project site area and prepare geotechnical reports of final design and construction
recommendations. Field explorations may require drilling plans and classification
of underlying soils and must be done under the supervision of a licensed
geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may include slope
stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California
Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other
City requirements. Provide seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic
criteria, as needed, for project design.
vii. Hydrogeology
Provide consulting services on groundwater issues related to and including
rehabilitation of existing potable water production wells, siting and design of new
potable water production wells, destruction of inactive wells, evaluation of
contamination plumes, and groundwater modeling. Evaluate the hydrogeology of
proposed potable water production well sites and investigate proposed wells.
Determine design parameters and requirements necessary to drill, operate, and
maintain proposed wells; proposed well construction (casing diameter, locations
of perforated intervals); and proposed operation of wells. Prepare Drinking Water
Source Assessment and Protection (DWSAP) plans for proposed potable water
production wells.
Provide inspection, hydrogeologic analysis and recommendations during new
potable water production well drilling and existing well destruction activities,
including, but not limited to, on site consulting geologists, geological sampling and
formation analysis, geophysical logging and interpretation, sieve analyses, final
well construction recommendations, and quality assurance and assistance in
achieving conformance with the construction specifications and applicable codes
and standards.
viii. Environmental Compliance Services
Provide consulting services for the preparation of environmental documents and
support studies to comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which
may include an Initial Study, Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Addendum, or Environmental Impact Report, or Supplement or Subsequent EIR,
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when complying with federal grants,
permit applications with support studies, aesthetic simulations, and other
environmental compliance tasks that may be needed.
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ix. Recycled Water Compliance
Provide assistance with compliance requirements for recycled water treatment and
distribution system monitoring and reporting.
x. Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Services
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing
electrical systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical
panels, and instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems.
xi. Engineering Support During Bidding and Construction
Review and respond to RFI’s and review and approve shop drawings submitted by
contractor for conformance with the contract documents. Review progress reports
and payments as required. Prepare supplementary sketches and details, as
required, to resolve field construction problems that may be encountered. Provide
project inspection as needed. Provide assistance in ensuring regulatory
compliance, as needed. Prepare the “as constructed” corrections to the original
drawings and specifications. Attend meetings on behalf of the City and assist in
Public Relations, as needed.
xii. Plan Check Services
Provide consulting services for plan checking improvement plans to determine
compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, policies, rules, ordinances, and
codes.
2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Provide construction management and inspection services during construction. The tasks of
construction management and inspection shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Construction Management and Coordination with Contractor
Provide construction management and coordinate as needed for the project. Review and coordinate
construction schedule and activities; conduct and attend meetings on behalf of the City. Provide
permit compliance documentation, follow up, and support for all permits and clearances required
on a project. The construction management team may also be asked to attend meetings and assist
in maintaining public relations as needed.
b. Project Administration
Provide review of, recommend, and prepare change order(s) and/or extra work order(s)
as needed on construction project. Coordinate and process RFI’s and shop drawings
submittals, and ensure construction conformance with the contract documents. Review
and adjust progress pay estimates prepared and submitted by the contractor for
conformance with the contract documents.
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c. Construction Inspection
Provide construction inspection by qualified inspectors and maintain daily inspection
reports, construction progress reports, and project logs, etc., of the progress of the
construction work. Secure record drawing information from the construction contractor.
Provide start-up support for a Project, including final acceptance testing, support, and
final completion sign off. Prepare the Final Construction Report.
3. PIPELINE DESIGN
Provide consulting services for the design of water mains, transmission mains, siphons and
associated appurtenances. Provide preliminary and final design services including the
preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Provide bidding assistance,
construction support, and final as-builts as needed for projects.
4. ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SERVICES
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing electrical
systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical panels, and
instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems components,
instrumentation, communication system components, security cameras, door/gate access
controls, information technology for SCADA system and cybersecurity support for
PLC/HMI/OIT software and custom applications for the City Water System.
5. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests, laboratory tests,
and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a project site area and prepare
geotechnical reports of final design and construction recommendations. Field explorations
may require drilling plans and classification of underlying soils and must be done under the
supervision of a licensed geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may
include slope stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California Department of
Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other City requirements. Provide
seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic criteria, as needed, for project design.
Proposals shall explicitly state which category listed above (1-5) is being proposing on. If there
are any exceptions to the core of requested services above, proposers shall list said exceptions
in their proposal (matrix form).
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT DELIVERABLES
The Consultant’s services for plans specifications and estimates (PS&E) for engineering projects
and special studies/investigations shall be in conformance, if applicable, with the following: Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations (California Building Standards Code), American Water
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Works Association, California Department of Transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act,
City of Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), professional Standards established by the City, and
any other federal, state, or local guidelines required in the project.
As part of the PS&E package, the Consultant shall prepare the special provisions pertaining to
the items of work included in the plans that are not addressed on the latest editions of the
applicable standards.
The Consultant shall have complete responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all
documents and plans prepared. The plans will be reviewed by the City of Santa Ana for
conformity with the requirements of the Agreement. Reviews by the City of Santa Ana DO NOT
include detailed review or checking of design for the accuracy with which such designs are
depicted in the documents and the plans. The documents and plans furnished under the
Agreement shall be of a quality acceptable to the City of Santa Ana. The criteria for acceptance
shall be a product of neat appearance, well organized, technically and grammatically correct,
checked and dated, and having the maker and checker identified.
The Consultant shall have project management control procedures in effect during the entire
time work is being performed under the Agreement. This task shall include the following:
Project Management Plan- the consultant shall provide a detail management plan
including information and coordination with other agencies to ensure compliance and
completion of the (PS&E) packages. This plan shall include all milestones and task
breakdown for each of the tasks and subtasks included therein. The project management
shall be submitted to the Project Manager for review and within 15 calendar days of the
issued Notice to Proceed
Deliverables
Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Plan
Project Schedule/Invoicing
Project Correspondence
In case of conflict, ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, or omissions, the consultant shall submit
the matter to the City for clarification.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
The City will provide information in its possession relevant to the preparation of the required
information in the RFP. The City will provide only the staff assistance and the documentation
specifically in referred to herein.
Furnish scope of work and provide general direction as needed for the assigned project
All plan check coordination within the City
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Advertise, award, and administer of construction contract
Electronic files (sample plans & specifications, City of Santa Ana’s CADD Standards)
Electronic files for title sheets and sheet borders
Facilitate meeting space and coordination and City facilities
FEE PROPOSAL
In addition to Section III.B.3 (Submittal Requirements: Fee Proposal) fee schedule shall be
structured as follows:
The fee proposal shall include the firm’s standard hourly fee schedule, and/or project fee
schedule where applicable and as outlined in this document. A list of all positions and
hourly rates required to perform the services described herein.
A more detailed scope of work will be provided when/if a Task Order proposal is
requested of a consultant. All tasks orders shall include the staff title, hours, hourly rate
and totals as related to the project.
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The project will be implemented in compliance with the City of Santa Ana’s policies, as
well as Prevailing Wages and State/Federal Requirements.
2. The City regards the inclusion of California based designs, engineering, and construction
professionals, facilities, and services as part of the Team to be highly desirable, but not
mandatory.
3. The City reserves the right to amend this Request for Proposal by addendum prior to the
final dates of submission.
4. All reports, proposals, or other data or materials which are submitted shall become the
sole property of the City of Santa Ana with the exception of the confidential Financial
Capacity information and fee proposals.
5. All products used or developed in the execution of any contract resulting from this request
will remain in the public domain at the completion of this project.
6. The City has an affirmative action program. The purpose of the affirmative action program
is to encourage certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises.
All submitting firms must have established affirmative action programs approvable by the
City. During the RFP stage, all firms will need to complete a “Certification of Non-
Discrimination by Contractors” for each firm on their team.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION
Fee Proposal including hourly rates if applicable
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July 23, 2024
ON-CALL WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING SERVICES
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 24-083
Category 1. Planning, Resources, and Design
Category 3. Pipeline Design
Category 5. Geotechnical Engineering Services
Cost Proposal prepared for:
CITY OF SANTA ANA
Public Works Agency
220 S. Daisy Ave., M-85, Santa Ana, CA 92703
Photo: Kleinfelder was the prime engineering consultant for many improvements at the City of San Diego’s Miramar Treatment Plant, including Clearwells replacement, disinfection planning study and recommendations, chemical trench replacement, low lift high flow pump station, and chlorine contact tanks
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City of Santa Ana - RATE/ FEE SCHEDULE
KLEINFELDER, INC.
LABOR CLASSIFICATION (Categories 1 & 3) RATE
Senior Technical Expert $340.00
Principal Engineer / Senior Project Manager $317.00
Technical Expert / Task Order Manager $280.00
Senior Engineer $260.00
Associate Engineer I $210.00
Associate Engineer II $199.00
Assistant Engineer I $170.00
Assistant Engineer II $160.00
Sr. Technician $220.00
CADD Technician I $192.00
CADD Technician II $180.00
Technical Writer $163.00
Project Controls Specialist $145.00
Administrative $120.00
LABOR CLASSIFICATION (Category 5)RATE
Professional $131.00
Staff Professional $164.00
Staff Professional (Prevailing Wage Field Services)$208.00
Project Professional $191.00
Senior Professional $219.00
Prinicipal Professional $246.00
Sernior Principal Professional $300.00
Project Manager $240.00
Senior Project Manager $284.00
CAD Technician $137.00
GIS Techniican $164.00
Project Controls Specialist $145.00
Administrative $120.00
Project Administrator $125.00
SUBCONSULTANTS
LABOR CLASSIFICATION RATE
Senior PE / CCM $297.00
PE / CCM $227.00
Non-PE / CCM $190.00
Fleet Vehicle Cost (Travel per hour)$9.00
Princpial $275.00
Kleinfelder Construction Services
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Project Manager / Project Architect $197.00
Designer $145.00
Technical Staff $104.00
Intermediate Drafter $93.00
Clerical Staff $72.00
Cost Estimating/Constructibility Review $240.00
Surveying & Basemapping
Lincensed Surveyor/ Director $235.00
Senior Survey Project Manager $185.00
Senior Survey Analyst $160.00
Calculator $150.00
Survey Analyse $120.00
Three Person Survey / GPS Crew $285.00
Two Person Survey / GPS Crew $255.00
One Person Survey / GPS Crew $240.00
Three Person Prevailing Wage Crew $385.00
Two Person Prevailing Wage Crew $285.00
Landscape Architecture
Lincense Lanscape Architect $180.00
Senior Landscape Designer $155.00
Associate Landscape Designer $130.00
Rig mob / demob (2-man crew)$250.00
CME 75 (2 man Crew)$425.00
CME 85 PW Truck Mounted $525.00
Geoprobe 7822 4 PW $450.00
Concrete Coring Rig $800/day + $175/hr
Well Development Rig $2500/day + $175/hr
Additional drillers helper $175/hr
Daily Crew Travel $250/man/hr
Per Diem $250/man/day
Training $175/man/hr
Asphalt Grinder $200/day
Air Compressor $1000/day
Bulldog Bit use $150/day
CME Continuous Core Sampling System $250/day
Drum Dolly $30/day
Concrete Coring Machine $250/day
Wireline Coring and Support Equipment $250/day Generator
Grout pump use $250/day
Hot Mix Asphalt Unit $400/day
Jackhammer $200/day
Mud Puppy Solids Control Trailer $500/day
ODEX air rotary equipment $1000/day
PUZZULLO CONSULTING
CASC
2R Drilling
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Pitcher Barrel Sampler $250/day
Rock Coring Equipment $40/ft $500 min
Saw cut machine $250/day
SPT Energy Test Calibration $2000/day
Water Tank - External $100/day
Work Lights $100/night
Asphalt patch $25/ea
Bentonite chips $25/bag
Bits $50/ea
Cement/bentonite grout $15/ft
Drums $110/ea
Gravel $15/bag
Perf pipe - 3”$5/ft
PVC - 2” screen $10/ft
2 Hr Min $700.00
2 Hr Min PW $975.00
4 Hr $1,050.00
4 Hr PW $1,225.00
8 Hr $2,100.00
8 Hr PW $2,450.00
One (1) tech Crew (1 truck) - ST, eight (8) hours on-site $1223 /day
One (1) tech Crew - OT $143.50
One (1) tech Crew - DT $168.50
Two (2) tech Crew (1 truck) - ST, eight (8) hours on-site $2171 /day
Two (2) tech Crew - OT $287.00
Two (2) tech Crew - DT $337.00
Additional Tech (Flagger) - ST $118.50
Additional Tech - OT $143.50
Additional Tech - DT $168.50
Additional Traffic Control Truck $275/day
Flashing Arrow Sign (FAS)*$110/day
Changeable Message Sign (CMS)*$262.5/day
Fuel surcharge (for travel greater than 50 miles one-way)$125.00
Traffic Control Plan, 11"x17"$375/page
Traffic Control Plan, 24"x36"$495/page
Engineer's Stamp (all sizes)$400/page
Permitting assistance $85.00
Refer to the attached Basis of Charges for additional fee schedule information
Hourly rates assume that other direct costs will be billed and reimbursed by the client. Kleinfelder reserves the right to
adjust the fee schedule on projects where other direct costs are not reimbursed.
Public works projects or projects receiving public funds are subject to Prevailing Wage laws. The above rates for
professional and administrative staff are for services not subject to prevailing wages. If during the term of this contract,
these services are reclassified as qualifying for prevailing wages, then we will provide hourly prevailing wage rates at that
time.
*Applies to all professional rates including but not limited to civil, mechanical, chemical, electrical, geotechnical, and
environmental engineers; industrial hygienists; geologists; hydrogeologists; hydrologists; and computer specialists.
Alpha Traffic Services, INC.
GPRS - GPR & EM
City Council 14 – 144 2/18/2025
2023 KLEINFELDER FEE SCHEDULE FOR
GEOTECHNICAL and MATERIALS LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
†Common ASTM, AASHTO and DOT test methods.
• Those beginning with A, B, C, D, E, F, or G are ASTM methods.
• Those beginning with T are AASHTO methods.
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SOIL TESTS
SOIL DENSITY TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
Standard Proctor D698, T99 $ 290 each
Modified Proctor D1557, T180 $ 290 each
Rapid Determination of Compaction* D5080 $ 250 each
1-Point Proctor, Check Point T272 $ 170 each
Proctor Oversize Correction D4718 $ 90 each
Treated Soil Proctor D558 $ 380 each
Minimum and Maximum Relative Density D4254, D4253 $ 510 each
Maximum Density by Vibratory Hammer D7382 $ 660 each
Moisture/Density, TEX 113-E TEX113-E $ 330 each
Moisture/Density, TEX 114-E TEX114-E $ 330 each
California Impact, CT 216 CT216 $ 270 each
*Field Test
SOIL CLASSIFICATION AND INDEX TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
Visual Classification D2488 $ 35 each
Sieve Analysis, % Finer than No. 200 Sieve D1140 $ 110 each
Sieve Analysis, Fine D422, D6913, T88 $ 155 each
Sieve Analysis, Coarse D422, D6913, T88 $ 155 each
Sieve Analysis, Coarse and Fine D422, D6913, T88 $ 200 each
Hydrometer Analysis (Requires a Sieve Analysis, not included) D422, D7928 $ 185 each
Water Content D2216, D4363, T265 $ 30 each
Water Content and Dry Unit Weight D2216, D2937, D7263 $ 55 each
Atterberg Limits, Single Point D4318-B, T89, T90 $ 145 each
Atterberg Limits, Multiple Point D4318-A, T89, T90 $ 220 each
Soil Specific Gravity D854, T100 $ 270 each
Soil Organic Content D2974-C $ 150 each
Fiber Content of Peat Soils D1997 $ 320 each
Pinhole Dispersion Classification D4647 $ 630 each
Soil pH D4972, G51 $ 70 each
Double Hydrometer for Dispersive Soils D4221 $ 330 each
Crumb Test for Dispersive Soils D6572 $ 105 each
Soil Resistivity G187 $ 190 each
Chloride Content $ 85 each
Sulfate Content $ 70 each
Thermal Resistivity, Per Point D5334, IEEE 422 $ 390 each
Thermal Resistivity, Dry-Out Curve D5334, IEEE 422 $ 1140 each
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2023 KLEINFELDER FEE SCHEDULE FOR
GEOTECHNICAL and MATERIALS LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
†Common ASTM, AASHTO and DOT test methods.
• Those beginning with A, B, C, D, E, F, or G are ASTM methods.
• Those beginning with T are AASHTO methods.
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SOIL TESTS (continued)
SOIL BEARING PRESSURE TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
California Bearing Ratio, Single Point (proctor not included) D1883, T193 $ 420 each
California Bearing Ratio, 3 Points (proctor not included) D1883, T193 $ 780 each
Resistance R-Value D2844 $ 390 each
Resistance R-Value of Treated Material D2844 $ 450 each
Rock Correction for R-Value D2844 $ 100 each
Stabilized Soil UC Strength, 1 Point (proctor not included) D1633, D5102 $ 210 each
Stabilized Soil UC Strength, Set of 3 D1633, D5102 $ 1140 each
CT373, 1 Lime Content, w/o Opt. Moist. CT373 $ 210 each
CT373, 1 Lime Content CT373 $ 440 each
CT373, 3 Lime Contents CT373 $ 1,320 each
Eades and Grim Test (Opt. Lime Content) C977 $ 235 each
Resilient Modulus T307 $ 570 each
CTB Strength, Individual Specimen $ 220 each
CTB Strength, Set of 3, Without Design $ 500 each
CTB Complete Mix Design $ 7,150 each
SOIL STRENGTH AND PERMEABILITY TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
Pocket Penetration Value $ 35 each
Unconfined Compressive Strength D2166, T208 $ 170 each
Direct Shear, 1 Point D3080, T236 $ 180 each
Direct Shear, 3 Points D3080, T236 $ 470 each
Direct Shear, Residual Strength, Each Pt D3080-Modified $ 300 each
Consolidation without Time Rate Plots D2435-Modified $ 410 each
Consolidation with 2 Time Rate Plots D2435-A, T216-A $ 540 each
Consolidation, All Loads with Time Rates D2435-B, T216-B $ 760 each
Collapse Potential D5333 $ 310 each
One Dimensional Swell – Wetting After Loading, Series D4546-A $ 360 each
One Dimensional Swell – Wetting After Loading D4546-B $ 210 each
One Dimensional Swell – Loading After Wetting D4546-C $ 570 each
Expansion Index D4829 $ 235 each
Denver Swell Test $ 210 each
Permeability, Rigid Wall D2434 $ 540 each
Permeability, Flexible Wall D5084-C $ 470 each
Triaxial Compression, CU, 1 Point D4767, T297 $ 600 each
Triaxial Compression, CU, 3 Points D4767, T297 $ 1,485 each
Triaxial Compression, UU, 1 Point D2850, T296 $ 250 each
Triaxial Compression, UU, 3 Points D2850, T296 $ 760 each
Triaxial Compression, UU Saturated, 1 Point D2850-Modified $ 360 each
Triaxial Test, TEX117E, Part I TEX117E $ 2,145 each
Triaxial Test, TEX117E, Part II TEX117E $ 2,145 each
City Council 14 – 146 2/18/2025
2023 KLEINFELDER FEE SCHEDULE FOR
GEOTECHNICAL and MATERIALS LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
†Common ASTM, AASHTO and DOT test methods.
• Those beginning with A, B, C, D, E, F, or G are ASTM methods.
• Those beginning with T are AASHTO methods.
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AGGREGATE TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
Acid Solubility $ 220 each
ASR Reactivity, Long Method C227, C1293 $ 2,035 each
ASR Reactivity, Short Method C1260, C1567 $ 1,140 each
Cleanness Value CT227 $ 200 each
Clay Lumps and Friable Particles, per size *(see note below) C142, T112 $ 125 each
Coarse Specific Gravity & Absorption C127, T85 $ 100 each
Fine Specific Gravity & Absorption C128, T84 $ 175 each
Coarse Durability D3744, T210 $ 180 each
Fine Durability D3744, T210 $ 190 each
Flat and Elongated Particles, per size *(see note below) D4791 $ 115 each
Fractured Faces, per size *(see note below) D5821, T335 $ 125 each
Lightweight Pieces (Per specific gravity of heavy liquid) C123, T113 $ 350 each
Los Angeles Abrasion, Large Aggregate C535 $ 240 each
Los Angeles Abrasion, Small Aggregate C131, T96 $ 240 each
Mortar Sand Strength C87, CT515 $ 780 each
Organic Impurities C40, T21 $ 90 each
Sand Equivalent D2419, T176 $ 180 each
Sieve Analysis, % Finer than No. 200 Sieve C117, T11 $ 110 each
Sieve Analysis, Fine C136, T27 $ 155 each
Sieve Analysis, Coarse C136, T27 $ 155 each
Sieve Analysis, Coarse and Fine C136, T27 $ 200 each
Soundness of Aggregate, per size *(see note below) C88, T104 $ 180 each
Unit Weight C29, T19 $ 80 each
Water Content D2216, C566, T255 $ 30 each
Texas Wet Ball Mill TEX116E $ 360 each
Decantation Wash TEX406A $ 110 each
Uncompacted Void Content of Fine Aggregate C1252, T304 $ 170 each
*Tests are billed by each size fraction tested. The quantity of fractions tested is dependent on the sample gradation and test method.
FILTER MEDIA TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
Filter Media, Sieve Analysis (includes d10, d60, es, cu) AWWA B100 $ 220 each
Filter Media, Mohs Hardness AWWA B100 $ 220 each
Filter Media, Percent Silica $ 240 each
Acid Solubility AWWA B100 $ 220 each
City Council 14 – 147 2/18/2025
2023 KLEINFELDER FEE SCHEDULE FOR
GEOTECHNICAL and MATERIALS LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
†Common ASTM, AASHTO and DOT test methods.
• Those beginning with A, B, C, D, E, F, or G are ASTM methods.
• Those beginning with T are AASHTO methods.
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CONCRETE TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
Concrete Compression C39 $ 40 each
Concrete Core Compression C42 $ 100 each
Concrete Flexural Strength C78 $ 125 each
Hydraulic Cement Mortar Compression C109 (field cast) $ 40 each
Concrete Drying Shrinkage, set of 3* C157 $ 610 Each
Concrete Core Thickness C174 $ 55 each
Concrete Laboratory Trial Batch** C192 $ 1,485 each
Concrete Time of Set by Penetration Resistance C403, C191 $ 2,400 each
Concrete Modulus of Elasticity C469 $ 500 each
Concrete Splitting Tensile Strength C496 $ 125 each
Concrete Absorption C497, C642 $ 190 each
Concrete Cylinder Unit Weight C567 $ 190 each
Non-Shrink Grout Compression C1107, C579 $ 40 each
Shotcrete Compression C1140, C1604 $ 85 each
Shotcrete Core Grading ACI 506.3 $ 85 each
Concrete Paving Slab Modulus of Rupture C1782 $ 900 each
Concrete Direct Tensile D2936, CRD C164 $ 500 each
CLSM Compression D4832 $ 55 each
*For sets greater than 3, add $100 per prism
**Includes up to 9 cylinders (4x8 or 6x12) or 9 flex beams, additional cylinders, beams, or shrinkage prisms charged at individual unit rates
.................... ROLLER COMPACTED CONCRETE TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
RCC Compression C1435/C39 $ 65 each
RCC Air Content C1849 $ 50 each
RCC Unit Weight C1849 $ 50 each
RCC Consistency and Density (VeBe) C1170 $ 1,600 each
RCC Accelerated Cure C1768 - modified $ 750 each
RCC Trial Batch ACI 211.1 $ 4,800 each
RCC Aggregate Mixing ACI 211.1 $ 2,000 each
MASONRY TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
Masonry Grout Compression C1019, C942 $ 40 each
Masonry Mortar Compression C270, C780 $ 40 each
Masonry Core Compression and Shear CA DSA $ 200 each
Masonry Prism Compression C1314 $ 150 each
CMU Absorption and Received Moisture C140 $ 120 each
CMU Compression C140 $ 125 each
CMU Dimension Verification C140 $ 55 each
CMU Lineal Shrinkage C426 $ 300 each
City Council 14 – 148 2/18/2025
2023 KLEINFELDER FEE SCHEDULE FOR
GEOTECHNICAL and MATERIALS LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
†Common ASTM, AASHTO and DOT test methods.
• Those beginning with A, B, C, D, E, F, or G are ASTM methods.
• Those beginning with T are AASHTO methods.
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ROCK TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
Rock Sample Preparation D4543 $ 120 each
Rock Direct Shear, 1 Point D5607 $ 350 each
Rock Mohs Hardness IRSM $ 55 each
Rock Point Load Index, per Point* D5731 $ 65 each
Rock Slake Durability D4644 $ 240 each
Rock Splitting Tensile/Brazilian, per Point* D3967 $ 120 each
Rock Direct Tensile D2936 $ 250 each
Rock Triaxial Compression D7012-A $ 420 each
Rock Triaxial Compression w/Modulus of Rupture D7012-B $ 560 each
Rock Unconfined Compression D7012-C $ 300 each
Rock Unconfined Compression w/Modulus of Rupture D7012-D $ 500 each
Above testing fees include routine sample preparation (end grinding) and sample photographs
*Point load and splitting tensile test fees are per break, not per set of 10.
EMULSION TESTS
EMULSION TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
Emulsion Settlement D6930, T59 $ 280 each
Emulsion Sieve Test D6933, T59 $ 125 each
Emulsion Storage Stability D6930, T59 $ 220 each
Emulsion Torsional Recovery CT332 $ 190 each
Particle Charge D7402, T59 $ 125 each
Residue by Evaporation D6934, T59 $ 140 each
Saybolt Viscosity D7946, T59 $ 190 each
Slurry Seal Wet Track Abrasion D3910, ISSA TB100 $ 420 each
City Council 14 – 149 2/18/2025
2023 KLEINFELDER FEE SCHEDULE FOR
GEOTECHNICAL and MATERIALS LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
†Common ASTM, AASHTO and DOT test methods.
• Those beginning with A, B, C, D, E, F, or G are ASTM methods.
• Those beginning with T are AASHTO methods.
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ASPHALT TESTS
MIX PROPERTY TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
Air Voids Determination (calculation only) D3203, AI-MS-2 $ 65 each
VMA Determination (calculation only) AI-MS-2, CT-LP-2 $ 65 each
VFA Determination (calculation only) AI-MS-2, CT-LP-2 $ 65 each
Volumetric Properties (calculation only) AI-MS-2, CT-LP-2 $ 55 each
AC Moisture Content T329 $ 70 each
Gradation of Extracted Aggregate D5444 $ 150 each
AC Content by Extraction D2172 $ 260 each
AC Content by Ignition Oven D6307, T308 $ 190 each
AC Ignition Oven Calibration (determination of mix correction) D6307 $ 420 each
Hveem Stability D1560 $ 420 each
Hveem Stability without Compaction D1560 $ 220 each
Marshall Stability and Flow (does not include compaction) D6927 $ 210 each
AC Swell CT305 $ 600 each
DESIGN AND DENSITY TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
AC Core Thickness D3549 $ 20 each
AC Core Unit Weight & Thickness D1188, D2726, D3549 $ 65 each
Unit Weight, Gyratory Method D6925, T312 $ 390 each
Unit Weight, Hveem Method D1561 $ 370 each
Unit Weight, Marshall Method D6926 $ 270 each
Maximum Theoretical Specific Gravity D2041 $ 200 each
Moisture Induced Damage T283 $ 1,615 each
Moisture Vapor Susceptibility CT307 $ 720 each
Hamburg Wheel Track, Set of 2 T324 $ 1,210 each
Index of Retained Strength D1075 $ 1,375 each
Indirect Tensile Strength (does not include compaction) D6931 $ 1,050 set/3
Indirect Tensile Strength of Cored Specimen D6931 $ 420 each
Caltrans Tensile Strength Ratio CT371 $ 2,200 each
Caltrans Opt Bitumen Content OGFC CT368 $ 2,035 each
Centrifuge Kerosene Equivalent CT303 $ 360 each
Film Stripping CT302 $ 180 each
Mix Design, Hveem Method w/RAP CT367 $ 8,580 each
Mix Design, Hveem Method CT367 $ 6,600 each
Mix Design, Marshall Method AI-MS-2 $ 3,575 each
Mix Design, Superpave Method AI-MS-2 $ 8,250 each
City Council 14 – 150 2/18/2025
2023 KLEINFELDER FEE SCHEDULE FOR
GEOTECHNICAL and MATERIALS LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
†Common ASTM, AASHTO and DOT test methods.
• Those beginning with A, B, C, D, E, F, or G are ASTM methods.
• Those beginning with T are AASHTO methods.
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METAL TESTS
BOLT TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
Bolt Assembly Suite (Bolt, Nut, Washer) * F606 $ 285 each
Bolt Hardness E18 $ 40 each
Bolt Proof Load F606 $ 55 each
Bolt Wedge Tensile F606 $ 55 each
Nut Hardness E18 $ 40 each
Nut Proof Load F606 $ 55 each
Washer Hardness E18 $ 40 each
*An 'assembly' is one bolt, one nut and one washer. The suite consists of a bolt wedge tensile test, bolt and nut proof load tests, and
hardness tests on all three pieces.
REINFORCING BAR TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
Bend A370, E290 $ 55 each
Rebar Tensile, up to No. 11 A370, E8 $ 120 each
Rebar Tensile, No. 14 and No. 18 A370, E8 $ 250 each
Rebar Coupler Slip A370, A1034, CT670 $ 190 each
Rebar Coupler Tensile, up to No. 11 A370, A1034, CT670 $ 120 each
Rebar Coupler Tensile, No. 14 and No. 18 A370, A1034, CT670 $ 250 each
CT670 Strain (Elongation) CT670 $ 25 each
Headed Rebar Tensile, up to No. 11 A370, A970 $ 120 each
Headed Rebar Tensile, No. 14 and No. 18 A370, A970 $ 250 each
Modulus of Elasticity* A370 $ 155 Each
Epoxy Coating Thickness A775, A934 $ 125 each
Epoxy Coating Continuity – Holiday Test A775, A934 $ 125 each
Epoxy Flexibility - Bending A775, A934 $ 125 each
*In addition to the testing fee.
METAL TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
PT Strand Tensile A370, A1061 $ 205 each
Anchor Bolt Tensile, up to 1.5” dia. F1554 $ 190 each
Anchor Bolt Tensile, greater than 1.5” dia. F1554 $ 310 each
Reduced Section Tensile* A370 $ 155 each
Rockwell Hardness E18 $ 40 each
Macroetch E381 $ 310 each
Charpy Impact, Set of 3 ** A370, A673 $ 470 each
Galvanization Thickness B499, E376 $ 30 each
Fireproofing Density E605 $ 95 each
*Machining test specimens is not included. Additional fees for stress-strain diagram.
**Machining test specimens is not included. Additional fees will be assessed for testing at temperatures other than 40°F.
City Council 14 – 151 2/18/2025
2023 KLEINFELDER FEE SCHEDULE FOR
GEOTECHNICAL and MATERIALS LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
†Common ASTM, AASHTO and DOT test methods.
• Those beginning with A, B, C, D, E, F, or G are ASTM methods.
• Those beginning with T are AASHTO methods.
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DIMENSION STONE AND ROOFING MATERIAL TESTS
DIMENSION STONE
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
Dimension Stone, Absorption/Specific Gravity C97 $ 280 set/5
Dimension Stone, Compressive Strength C170 $ 280 set/5
Dimension Stone, Flexural Strength C880 $ 280 set/5
Dimension Stone, Modulus of Rupture C99 $ 280 set/5
MISCELLANEOUS TESTS
MISCELLANEOUS TESTS
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
Hydraulic Ram Verification E4 $ 390 each
Tensile and Elastic Modulus Polymer Composite Materials D3039 $ 750 set/5
SAMPLE PREPARATION
SAMPLE PREPARATION
Test Standard Test Method† Fee
Rock Sample Preparation D4543 $ 120 each
Sample Crushing $ 180 each
Sample Cutting and Trimming $ 40 each
Sample Mixing and Processing $ 125 each
Sample Preparation $ 65 each
Sample Remolding $ 95 each
Contamination Fee $ varies each
Sample Disposal Fee $ 10 each
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SCHEDULE OF FEES
LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
The following unit rates are for tests routinely performed at our geotechnical laboratory in Pomona, California. Normal turnaround
time (TAT) is 5 business days for most tests. Rush basis is available for some tests with an additional charge of 60, 40, 30, 20 and 10%
for same day, 1, 2, 3 and 4 business days TAT, respectively. Samples received after 12 PM will be considered as the next day morning
delivery. Call our office for the availability of rush testing.
A. Identification and Index Properties Test Unit Price
Visual Classification‐ASTM D2488 $32.00
Moisture Content‐ASTM D2216 $15.00
Moisture Content & Density‐ASTM D2216 and D7263
Shelby Tube Sample $34.00
Ring Sample $25.00
Atterberg Limits‐ASTM D4318
Three Point $116.00
One Point $74.00
Non‐Plastic $48.00
Particle‐Size Analysis
Coarse and Fine Sieve Analyses for Soils (from No. 200 to 3 inch) ‐ASTM D6913 or C136, CT 202 $168.00
Fine Sieve Analysis for Soils (from #200 to No. 4 sieve) ‐ASTM D6913 or C136, CT 202 $111.00
Particle‐Size Analysis ( Hydrometer with Fine Sieve as above) ‐ASTM D6913 & D7928 $163.00
Particle‐Size Analysis (Hydrometer with Coarse+Fine Sieves as above) ‐ASTM D6913 & D7928 $210.00
Percent Passing #200 Sieve ‐ASTM D1140 $72.00
Specific Gravity
Fine (passing No. 4 sieve)‐ASTM D854 $74.00
Coarse (retained on No. 4 sieve)‐ASTM C127 $93.00
Porosity (Total, Air‐Filled & Water Filled) (Test includes density and specific gravity) $163.00
Sand Equivalent Value‐ASTM D2419 $76.00
Photograph of Specimen $5.00
B. Soil Corrosivity and Organic Content
Soil pH‐DOT CA Test 643 $25.00
Electrical Resistivity‐DOT CA Test 643 $58.00
Sulfate Content‐DOT CA Test 417‐B $58.00
Chloride Content‐DOT CA Test 422 $58.00
Corrosion Suite including all above $153.00
Organic Matter Content‐ASTM D2974 $79.00
C. Compaction, CBR and R‐value
Standard Proctor Compaction‐ASTM D698
Method A (4‐inch mold)$153.00
Method B or C (6‐inch mold)$168.00
Modified Proctor Compaction‐ASTM D1557 (including rock correction w/assumed Specific Gravity)
Procedures A and B (4‐inch mold) $168.00
Procedure C (6‐inch mold)$184.00
Caltrans CT 216 $210.00
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)‐ASTM D1883 (proctor compaction charged separately)
Three Points $447.00
One Point $210.00
R‐Value‐ASTM D2844 $268.00
Samples treated with Lime or Cement $63.00
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D. Shear Strength
Pocket Penetrometer $11.00
Torvane $11.00
Direct Shear‐ASTM D 3080 (Regular Shear Rate=0.025 in/min, otherwise noted below)
Single Point Direct Shear with stress‐strain curve (regular speed = 0.025 in/min) $100.00
3‐Point Direct Shear with stress‐strain curves (regular speed = 0.025 in/min) $221.00
3‐Point Direct Shear with stress‐strain curves (slow speed = 0.005 in/min) $300.00
Residual Shear Strength (5 passes of shearing, regular 0.025 in/min speed)) $378.00
Shelby Tube Cutting, Trimming or Remolding of Specimens (per sample) $45.00
Static Uniaxial and Triaxial Strength Tests
Unconfined Compression (UC) ‐ ASTM D2166 $126.00
Unconsolidated Undrained (UU,Q) ‐ ASTM D2850 $153.00
Consolidated Undrained (CU,R) with Pore Pressure Measurement (per point) ‐ ASTM D4767 $357.00
Consolidated Drained (CD,S) with Volume Change on Sands (per point) ‐ ASTM D7181 $357.00
Three‐Staged CU Triaxial Tests (1sample, 3 confining pressures) $788.00
Shelby Tube Cutting, Trimming or Remolding of Specimens (per sample) $45.00
E. Consolidation and Swell Tests
Consolidation Test‐ASTM D2435
Double increment loading up to 12.8 or 16 ksf and unload (10 total loads) (no full time readings/plots) $189.00
Each additional load or unload without full time readings/plots $16.00
Full time readings and plot of time curve per load $42.00
Shelby Tube Cutting, Trimming or Remolding of Specimens (per sample) $42.00
Expansion Index Test‐ASTM D4829 $105.00
Single Load Swell/Collapse Test‐ASTM D4546 $105.00
F. Permeability Tests
Constant Head Permeability of Granular Soils ‐ASTM D2434 $195.00
Triaxial Permeability in Flexible‐Wall Permeameter‐ ASTM D5084
‐Measurement at One Effective Stress $195.00
‐Each Additional Effective Stress $84.00
Shelby Tube Cutting, Trimming or Remolding of Specimens (per sample) $45.00
G. Rock Core Tests
Uniaxial Compressive Strength of Rock Core (no stress‐strain curve)$163.00
‐Initial Tangent Modulus of Elasticity Call for Pricing
Rock Core Cutting (per specimen)$45.00
Slake Durability (ASTM D4644)$200.00
Point Load Index (ASTM D5731) $111.00
H. Other Special Tests
Pin Hole Dispersion $273.00
Using pH to Estimate the Soil‐Lime Proportion Requirement for Soil Stabilization, ASTM D 6276 $179.00
LA Abrasion, ASTM C 131
‐Method A $268.00
‐Method B & C $200.00
‐Method D $132.00
I. Sample Pickup, Disposal and Return Policy
Sample Pickup up to 150 lbs within 30 miles radius area (24‐hour notice is required) $125.00
Sample Disposal Policy:
The remaining portions of tested samples will be disposed of 30 days after project completion without notice .
A disposal fee of $15 per bag will be imposed on all untested bulk samples.
J. Rings and Cans
Preparation of clean rings and cans (recycled 6 rings per can) $5.00/can
For inquiries please call our office at (909) 869‐6316 or email to justin@aplaboratory.com
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FEE SCHEDULE
City of Santa Ana RFP #24-083
CONE PENETRATION TESTING (CPT) SERVICES/PRICING (portal to portal*):
CPT Soundings w/ CPT, Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig 370.00 / hr
CPT Soundings w/ CPT, Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig (Overtime)410.00 / hr
CPT Soundings w/ CPT, Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig (Double time)450.00 / hr
Minimum Call Out for CPT Soundings w/ CPT, Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig (4 hrs or less)1,900.00 / day
CPT SERVICES/PRICING INCL. PREVAILING WAGE (portal to portal*):
CPT Soundings w/ CPT, Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig 520.00 / hr
CPT Soundings w/ CPT, Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig (Overtime)580.00 / hr
CPT Soundings w/ CPT, Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig (Double time)640.00 / hr
Minimum Call Out for CPT Soundings w/ CPT, Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig (4 hrs or less)2,700.00 / day
SOIL, GROUNDWATER, VAPOR SAMPLING SERVICES/PRICING (portal to portal*):
Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig 270.00 / hr
Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig (Overtime)310.00 / hr
Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig (Double time)350.00 / hr
Minimum Call Out for Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig (4 hrs or less)1,400.00 / day
SOIL, GROUNDWATER, VAPOR SAMPLING INCL. PREVAILING WAGE (portal to portal*):
Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig 400.00 / hr
Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig (Overtime)460.00 / hr
Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig (Double time)520.00 / hr
Minimum Call Out for Direct Push, Limited or Track Rig (4 hrs or less)2,000.00 / day
OTHER SERVICES/PRICING:
Seismic Shear Wave Measurements w/ CPT Rig 30.00 / ea
Pore Pressure Dissipation Testing w/ CPT Rig (no charge w/ daily rate)no charge
Pore Pressure Dissipation Testing w/ CPT Rig (no charge w/ daily rate, incl. Prevailing Wage)no charge
Concrete Coring (up to 8” thick)150.00 / core
Per Diem/Two Man 500.00 / nt
Fuel Surcharge 50.00 / day
Cancel Fee (if notified less than 4 business days before job start)900.00 / ea
MATERIALS:
Acetate Liners (1” dia x 2’ length)3.00 / ea
Acetate Liners (1 ¾” dia x 4’ length) 4.50 / ea
PVC Blank (3/4” or 1” dia), Flush Threaded 3.50 / ft
PVC Screen (3/4” or 1” dia), Flush Threaded 4.00 / ft
PVC Caps 1.00 / ea
Bentonite Granules / Portland Cement / Concrete / Sand / Asphalt Patch 15.00 / ea
Aquaphalt (3.5 gal bucket)100.00 / ea
Bentonite Grout 30.00 / ea
Waste Drum (55 gallon) 75.00 / ea
Polyethylene Tubing for Groundwater (3/8” dia) & Vapor Sampling (1/4” dia)0.25 / ft
Nylon (NylaFlow) Tubing for Vapor Sampling (1/4” dia)0.75 / ft
Teflon Tubing for Vapor Sampling (1/4” dia)2.00 / ft
Vapor Valves 3.00 / ea
Vapor Filter/Implant (1/4” Polypropolene) 2.00 / ea
Disposable Steel Tips for Groundwater Sampling / Vapor Sampling 10.00 / ea
* Portal to portal time includes travel time & loading/unloading equipment. It is also included in total hours estimated.
(Rev.07/19/24)
** All unit prices are subject to change. Must call for an estimate based on a specific scope of work.
*** If a Project Labor Agreement, Community Workforce Agreement, etc. is associated with this scope of work, this fee
schedule will be null and void. A new fee schedule including union fees will need to be requested.
KEHOE TESTING & ENGINEERING, INC.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
5415 Industrial Drive * Huntington Beach, CA 92649-1518 * (714) 901-7270 ofc * (714) 901-7289 fax * www.kehoetesting.com
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Total Number of Estimated Potholes: 0
Project Management & Report Preparation
Project Management (USA Mark-Out / Standby Coord. / Pothole Layout)No.: 0 hours @ $165 per hour=$0
Report drafting No.: 0 hours @ $125 per hour=$0
Prevailing Wage Processing (Apprentice Reporting and Certified Payroll)No.: 0 hours @ $125 per hour=$0
Specialty Training No.: 0 hours @ $140 per hour=$0
Sub-total $0
Potholing
Potholing Daily Rate (2-man crew)No.:0 @ $4,000 per day=$0
^^includes shoulder closure or narrow lane closure, backfill and AC cold patch
Third Laborer for Hot Patch Cap No.:0 @ $1,600 per day=$0
Mobilization (portal-to-portal)No.:0 @ $400 per hour=$0
Potholing 1-Man / 1-Vacuum Truck Hourly Rate No.:0 @ $275 per hour=$0
Manhole Dips No.:0 @ $100 each=$0
Haulage and Dump Fee (Non-Hazardous only)No.: 0 @ $350 per load=$0
Sub-total $0
Wet & Dry Utility Locating
Locating - 1 Man & Equipment (Elec, Mag, Sonic, GPR)No.: 0 hours @ $205 per man hour=$0
Locating - CCTV Truck and 2 Crew No.: 0 hours @ $410 per man hour=$0
Sub-total $0
Traffic Control
Traffic Control/ROW plans - 11"X17"No.:0 @ $175 p/sheet=$0
Permit processing No.:0 hours @ $120 per hour=$0
Minimal Traffic Control Equipment (w/CCTV only)No.:0 each @ $150 each=$0
Bike Lane, Shoulder or Narrow Lane Closure (Excludes Arrow Board)No.:0 each @ $350 each=$0
Small Intersections/Standard Lane Closures (Up to 500' + tapers) No.:0 each @ $550 each=$0
Large Intersections/Multiple Lane Closures No.:0 each @ $750 each=$0
Additional Arrow Board No.:0 days @ $150 per day=$0
Night Work Premium No.:0 nights @ $350 per night=$0
No. Flagmen 0 $145 per hour for 0 hours=$0
$0
Concrete and Asphalt Patching
Aquaphalt Permanent Patch w/Saw Cut No.:0 @ $150 each=$0
AC Hot Mix Patch w/Saw Cut (Crew of 2)No.:0 @ $3,500 per day=$0
AC Hot Mix Patch Grind and Overlay (Crew of 4)No.:0 @ $6,500 per day=$0
Coring - 12" Diameter No.:0 @ $130 each=$0
Sidewalk Panel Replacement No.:0 $0
Sub-total $0
Estimate Total: $0.00
XBD2024
Initials
Call for Quote
Sub-total
Certified Flagman / Addt'l Laborer
AIRX Utility Surveyors, Inc.
Pricing on this document is valid for 90 days from the date above.
PREVAILING WAGE RATE SHEET
July 22, 2024
Company Name Attn: Contact Name, Phone Number
Project Name, City of Project
Example: 16061 Avenida Venusto @ 18" RCP SD Tie-InProject Location:
Project Name:
Prepared For:
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Kleinfelder, Inc. | CITY OF SANTA ANA RFP NO. 24-083
Proposal for On-Call Water Resources Engineering Services
KLEINFELDER, INC.
24411 Ridge Route Drive, Suite 225
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
949-727-4466 | KLEINFELDER.COM
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AGREEMENT WITH PSOMAS TO PROVIDE
ON-CALL WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 18TH day of February, 2025 by and between
Psomas, a California corporation (“Consultant”), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter city and
municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State of
California (“City”).
RECITALS
A.On June 25, 2024, the City issued Request for Proposals No. 24-083, by which it sought
Consultants to provide on-call water resources engineering services on behalf of the City
of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency.
B.Consultant submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City.
Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the
scope of work that was included in RFP No. 24-083 and attached as Exhibit A.
Consultant’s proposal shall be incorporated by reference as though fully attached here to
this Agreement.
C.Consultant was selected as one of nine (9) vendors which qualified for this engagement.
Only those consultants approved by the City Council on February 18, 2025 shall be eligible
to be engaged by the City for these services.
D.In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this
Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be
expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1.SCOPE OF SERVICES
On an on-call basis, and the City’s sole discretion, Consultant shall perform during the term
of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and
incidental customary work required to fully and adequately complete the services described and
set forth in Scope of Services - Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2.COMPENSATION
a.City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed under this Agreement at the
rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. Consultant is one of nine (9) consultants
selected under RFP 24-083. The total compensation for these services provided by all
such consultants selected under RFP 24-083 shall not exceed the shared aggregate
amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) during the term of the Agreement,
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including any extension periods.
b. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper
invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. City and
Consultant agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made
through Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. Consultant agrees to execute the
City’s standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required
documentation. Upon verification of the data provided, the City will be authorized to
deposit payments directly into Consultant’s account(s) with financial institutions.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance
set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City.
3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above for a three (3) year term
with the option for the City to grant up to two (2) one (1) year renewals, exercisable by a writing
by the City Manager and the City Attorney, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section
15, below.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an
independent Consultant and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall
it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to
allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant
performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be
provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be
responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property
embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of
authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical
drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). Consultant
shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and
perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in
any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within
the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.
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6. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain
and shall require any subcontractors to obtain and maintain insurance as described below for the
entire Term of this Agreement against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with services, products and materials supplied to City. Total cost
of such insurance shall be borne by Consultant.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00
01covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations,
property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than
$2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate. Required policy limits can be met
with primary and umbrella/excess insurance policies.
2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1 (any
auto), with limits no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits. In the event C onsultant
does not maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, City will accept evidence of
personal automobile insurance.
3. Workers’ Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits,
and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident,
policy or employee, for bodily injury or disease. Coverage is not required if Consultant has
no employees and signs request to waive such insurance.
4. Professional Liability Insurance: with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or
claim, and $2,000,000 aggregate.
If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum requirements for
each line of coverage shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of
the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.
Other Insurance Provisions
The above required insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following
provisions:
1. City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be
covered as additional insureds, under Consultant’s CGL, Professional Liability, and
Automobile Liability policies, with respect to any liability arising out of work or operations
performed by or on behalf of the Instructor including materials, parts, equipment, and
personnel furnished in connection with such work or operations.
2. Consultant’s Insurance company(ies) agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against City,
its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid
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under the terms of any policy which arise from work performed by Consultant under this
Agreement.
3. For any claims related to this contract, Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary
and any insurance maintained by City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees,
agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it.
4. A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that
Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made
or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability.
5. Insurance policies required herein shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled,
suspended, voided, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed by the carrier, or
materially changed except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to City.
Ten (10) days prior written notice shall be provided to City for policy cancellation or non-
renewal due to non-payment of premium.
6. Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana,
Attention: Public Works Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21), Santa Ana, CA 92701.
The name and location of project must be included in the Description of Operations section
of each certificate.
Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the
Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses
and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California
with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to City.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required
amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required
by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all
policy endorsements before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior
to the work beginning shall not waive Consultant’s obligation to provide them.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the
risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal injury,
damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
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negligent operations of the Consultant, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2)
from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable
relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and
hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial
or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in
this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from the negligent performance of this
Agreement. The Consultant further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the
defense of the City, including reasonable fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the
City, regarding any action by a third party challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting
that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to
personal or property rights arises by reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement.
City may make all reasonable decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code
Section 2782.8, the above indemnity shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section
2782.8, to claims that arise out of, pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful
misconduct of the Consultant.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and
employees against any and all liability, including costs, for infringement of any United States’
letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product
or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
9. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed
under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to
the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements
charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by
law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and
invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to
examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created
pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all
work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that
it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and
further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like
importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. “Confidential Information” shall include all
nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
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information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential
information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered
by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any
information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the
Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e)
is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the
City.
11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct
or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this
Agreement.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, or disability, as defined
and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this
Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
13. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument
signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any
terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in
addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant or the City. Each
party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
party, which is not embodied herein.
14. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall
be construed to limit the City’s ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this
Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Consultants retained by City.
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15. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of
termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems
appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of
performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
16. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, ri ght or remedy, whether or not
similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
17. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that
Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
18. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and
in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
19. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by
first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in
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the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
To City:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
To Consultant:
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have
been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these
time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
attorney’s fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully
set forth in the body of this Agreement.
[signature page to follow]
Psomas
Attn: Maira Salcedo, Vice President
5 Hutton Centre Drive, Suite 300
Santa Ana, CA 92707
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above written.
ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
Jennifer L. Hall Alvaro Nuñez
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO PSOMAS
City Attorney
By:
Kyle Nellesen
Assistant City Attorney (title)
Tax ID#
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Nabil Saba, P.E.
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
Maira Salcedo, PE, ENV SP
Vice President
Nabil Saba Digitally signed by Nabil
Saba
Date: 2025.01.29
13:35:40 -08'00'
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Contractor/Consultant shall perform services as set forth below.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Ana intends (City) to select several qualified firms to provide professional
services for a variety of projects and programs on an as-needed or “on-call” basis. Each firm
selected will enter into a Professional Services Agreement to provide such services. Throughout
the term of the Professional Services Agreement, the City may request task order proposals for
individual projects and/or programs as the need for such services arises. The task order proposal
fee shall be based on the hourly rates provided by the firm in response to this RFP.
If a task order proposal is selected, a Notice-to-Proceed will be issued based on an agreed-upon
specific scope of services and fee for that task order. The firm may utilize in-house staff and/or
sub-consultants to complete each task order. For specialized work for which the prime
consultant shall require a sub-consultant, the prime consultant shall serve as an
administrative liaison between the City and the sub-consultant, and include these
administrative costs in their proposed project management fees.
Prime consultant mark-ups for sub-consultant work will not be allowed.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Provide professional engineering services for planning, design, and construction support for
domestic water, recycled water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and related facility projects.
In general, each task order shall include, at minimum, the following project management
services:
Project Schedule
Create schedules with the critical milestones for the major tasks involved in a project.
Update the schedule monthly, or more often, as required by the City. Schedules shall be
submitted in PDF format unless other format is requested by the City.
Meetings
Attend meetings and/or job walks, as requested by the City. Prepare meeting agendas
and meeting minutes.
EXHIBIT I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Monthly Project Status Report
Prepare Monthly Project Status Reports that show an accurate accountability of work
effort rendered and a continuous appraising and monitoring of both work progress and
financial conditions on a project.
The fee for project management services, including time and related expenses, shall be included
in each task order proposal.
Firms may propose on any category listed below (1-5). The services to be performed may
include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
1. PLANNING, RESOURCES, AND DESIGN
Provide water engineering services to conduct water capital improvement projects, which
may involve one or multiple disciplines, including planning studies, hydraulic modeling,
feasibility studies, design of pipelines, wells, pump stations, pressure regulating stations,
reservoirs, water quality and water treatment, waste and recycled water quality and
treatment, hydrogeology, engineering support during construction, and encompassing
associated services such as Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, HVAC, Landscape
Architecture, Geotechnical, Environmental, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control.
a. Planning Studies and Feasibility Studies
Provide engineering, financial, and planning services to perform pipeline alignment and
facility siting studies, water system planning studies, recycled water system planning and
feasibility studies, water demand and supply studies, rate studies, asset management,
and other studies that may be required in water system planning. Provide consulting
services related to water resources and conservation. Studies may include water supply
assessments, water supply verifications, urban water management plans, water use
surveys and others studies that may be required for water resources and conservation
programs
b. Hydraulic Modeling
Perform Water System Master Planning including Comprehensive Studies, Hydraulic
Analysis, Transient Analysis, Fire Flow Analysis, and Flow Optimization.
c. Condition Assessment
Provide comprehensive condition assessment of the City’s water system, including
seismic, structural, security and vulnerability. Assessment of the structural integrity of the
pipe shall include identifying leaks, pipe damage, pipe defect, loss of pipe wall thickness
due to corrosion or erosion, etc., along the length of the pipe. Provide reports and
memorandums with maps and exhibits as required to detail results of the study including
likelihood of failure, risk and consequence of failure. Reports and/or technical
memorandums shall also include detailed explanation of data collected and used for the
study, any assumptions made as well as recommendations for short-term and long-term
risk mitigation strategies.
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d. Design Services
Provide consulting services for the design of water facilities, including water wells, pump
stations, pressure regulating stations, reservoirs, water quality and treatment, water
mains, recycled water supply and distribution facilities, associated appurtenances, as well
as other related components of the facilities such as buildings, landscape, grading,
drainage, etc. for a complete and operative project.
e. Other Related Services
Provide other related services including, but not limited to, the following:
i. Architecture
Provide consulting services for architectural design, architectural renderings, line-
of-sight analyses, building sections, code interpretation issues and other
architectural related issue.
ii. Structural
Provide consulting services for structural investigations of the City’s existing
facilities, seismic analysis, miscellaneous structural calculations, and design on
the City’s existing and proposed systems and structures.
iii. Civil
Provide consulting services for general engineering services as required for the
project. Scope of work may include but is not limited to site design, street
improvements, grading, drainage, preparation of Water Quality Management,
Erosion Control, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and related
calculations and reports as necessary.
iv. Mechanical, HVAC
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
and replacement of existing mechanical and HVAC systems, including piping,
plumbing, support systems, controls, code interpretation, and related calculations
as necessary.
v. Landscape Architecture
Provide consulting services for landscape architecture design, including landscape
planting plans, renderings and views of proposed landscape plantings, and
landscape installation inspection services. Provide consultation for irrigation
system design and inspection.
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vi. Geotechnical Engineering Services
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests,
laboratory tests, and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a
project site area and prepare geotechnical reports of final design and construction
recommendations. Field explorations may require drilling plans and classification
of underlying soils and must be done under the supervision of a licensed
geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may include slope
stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California
Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other
City requirements. Provide seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic
criteria, as needed, for project design.
vii. Hydrogeology
Provide consulting services on groundwater issues related to and including
rehabilitation of existing potable water production wells, siting and design of new
potable water production wells, destruction of inactive wells, evaluation of
contamination plumes, and groundwater modeling. Evaluate the hydrogeology of
proposed potable water production well sites and investigate proposed wells.
Determine design parameters and requirements necessary to drill, operate, and
maintain proposed wells; proposed well construction (casing diameter, locations
of perforated intervals); and proposed operation of wells. Prepare Drinking Water
Source Assessment and Protection (DWSAP) plans for proposed potable water
production wells.
Provide inspection, hydrogeologic analysis and recommendations during new
potable water production well drilling and existing well destruction activities,
including, but not limited to, on site consulting geologists, geological sampling and
formation analysis, geophysical logging and interpretation, sieve analyses, final
well construction recommendations, and quality assurance and assistance in
achieving conformance with the construction specifications and applicable codes
and standards.
viii. Environmental Compliance Services
Provide consulting services for the preparation of environmental documents and
support studies to comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which
may include an Initial Study, Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Addendum, or Environmental Impact Report, or Supplement or Subsequent EIR,
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when complying with federal grants,
permit applications with support studies, aesthetic simulations, and other
environmental compliance tasks that may be needed.
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ix. Recycled Water Compliance
Provide assistance with compliance requirements for recycled water treatment and
distribution system monitoring and reporting.
x. Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Services
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing
electrical systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical
panels, and instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems.
xi. Engineering Support During Bidding and Construction
Review and respond to RFI’s and review and approve shop drawings submitted by
contractor for conformance with the contract documents. Review progress reports
and payments as required. Prepare supplementary sketches and details, as
required, to resolve field construction problems that may be encountered. Provide
project inspection as needed. Provide assistance in ensuring regulatory
compliance, as needed. Prepare the “as constructed” corrections to the original
drawings and specifications. Attend meetings on behalf of the City and assist in
Public Relations, as needed.
xii. Plan Check Services
Provide consulting services for plan checking improvement plans to determine
compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, policies, rules, ordinances, and
codes.
2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Provide construction management and inspection services during construction. The tasks of
construction management and inspection shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Construction Management and Coordination with Contractor
Provide construction management and coordinate as needed for the project. Review and coordinate
construction schedule and activities; conduct and attend meetings on behalf of the City. Provide
permit compliance documentation, follow up, and support for all permits and clearances required
on a project. The construction management team may also be asked to attend meetings and assist
in maintaining public relations as needed.
b. Project Administration
Provide review of, recommend, and prepare change order(s) and/or extra work order(s)
as needed on construction project. Coordinate and process RFI’s and shop drawings
submittals, and ensure construction conformance with the contract documents. Review
and adjust progress pay estimates prepared and submitted by the contractor for
conformance with the contract documents.
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c. Construction Inspection
Provide construction inspection by qualified inspectors and maintain daily inspection
reports, construction progress reports, and project logs, etc., of the progress of the
construction work. Secure record drawing information from the construction contractor.
Provide start-up support for a Project, including final acceptance testing, support, and
final completion sign off. Prepare the Final Construction Report.
3. PIPELINE DESIGN
Provide consulting services for the design of water mains, transmission mains, siphons and
associated appurtenances. Provide preliminary and final design services including the
preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Provide bidding assistance,
construction support, and final as-builts as needed for projects.
4. ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SERVICES
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing electrical
systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical panels, and
instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems components,
instrumentation, communication system components, security cameras, door/gate access
controls, information technology for SCADA system and cybersecurity support for
PLC/HMI/OIT software and custom applications for the City Water System.
5. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests, laboratory tests,
and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a project site area and prepare
geotechnical reports of final design and construction recommendations. Field explorations
may require drilling plans and classification of underlying soils and must be done under the
supervision of a licensed geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may
include slope stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California Department of
Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other City requirements. Provide
seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic criteria, as needed, for project design.
Proposals shall explicitly state which category listed above (1-5) is being proposing on. If there
are any exceptions to the core of requested services above, proposers shall list said exceptions
in their proposal (matrix form).
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT DELIVERABLES
The Consultant’s services for plans specifications and estimates (PS&E) for engineering projects
and special studies/investigations shall be in conformance, if applicable, with the following: Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations (California Building Standards Code), American Water
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Works Association, California Department of Transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act,
City of Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), professional Standards established by the City, and
any other federal, state, or local guidelines required in the project.
As part of the PS&E package, the Consultant shall prepare the special provisions pertaining to
the items of work included in the plans that are not addressed on the latest editions of the
applicable standards.
The Consultant shall have complete responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all
documents and plans prepared. The plans will be reviewed by the City of Santa Ana for
conformity with the requirements of the Agreement. Reviews by the City of Santa Ana DO NOT
include detailed review or checking of design for the accuracy with which such designs are
depicted in the documents and the plans. The documents and plans furnished under the
Agreement shall be of a quality acceptable to the City of Santa Ana. The criteria for acceptance
shall be a product of neat appearance, well organized, technically and grammatically correct,
checked and dated, and having the maker and checker identified.
The Consultant shall have project management control procedures in effect during the entire
time work is being performed under the Agreement. This task shall include the following:
Project Management Plan- the consultant shall provide a detail management plan
including information and coordination with other agencies to ensure compliance and
completion of the (PS&E) packages. This plan shall include all milestones and task
breakdown for each of the tasks and subtasks included therein. The project management
shall be submitted to the Project Manager for review and within 15 calendar days of the
issued Notice to Proceed
Deliverables
Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Plan
Project Schedule/Invoicing
Project Correspondence
In case of conflict, ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, or omissions, the consultant shall submit
the matter to the City for clarification.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
The City will provide information in its possession relevant to the preparation of the required
information in the RFP. The City will provide only the staff assistance and the documentation
specifically in referred to herein.
Furnish scope of work and provide general direction as needed for the assigned project
All plan check coordination within the City
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Advertise, award, and administer of construction contract
Electronic files (sample plans & specifications, City of Santa Ana’s CADD Standards)
Electronic files for title sheets and sheet borders
Facilitate meeting space and coordination and City facilities
FEE PROPOSAL
In addition to Section III.B.3 (Submittal Requirements: Fee Proposal) fee schedule shall be
structured as follows:
The fee proposal shall include the firm’s standard hourly fee schedule, and/or project fee
schedule where applicable and as outlined in this document. A list of all positions and
hourly rates required to perform the services described herein.
A more detailed scope of work will be provided when/if a Task Order proposal is
requested of a consultant. All tasks orders shall include the staff title, hours, hourly rate
and totals as related to the project.
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The project will be implemented in compliance with the City of Santa Ana’s policies, as
well as Prevailing Wages and State/Federal Requirements.
2. The City regards the inclusion of California based designs, engineering, and construction
professionals, facilities, and services as part of the Team to be highly desirable, but not
mandatory.
3. The City reserves the right to amend this Request for Proposal by addendum prior to the
final dates of submission.
4. All reports, proposals, or other data or materials which are submitted shall become the
sole property of the City of Santa Ana with the exception of the confidential Financial
Capacity information and fee proposals.
5. All products used or developed in the execution of any contract resulting from this request
will remain in the public domain at the completion of this project.
6. The City has an affirmative action program. The purpose of the affirmative action program
is to encourage certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises.
All submitting firms must have established affirmative action programs approvable by the
City. During the RFP stage, all firms will need to complete a “Certification of Non-
Discrimination by Contractors” for each firm on their team.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION
Fee Proposal including hourly rates if applicable
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Proposal | RFP No. 24-083 | July 23, 2024
COST PROPOSAL
On-Call Water Resources
Engineering Services
CITY OF SANTA ANA
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5 Hutton Centre Drive
Suite 300
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Tel 714.751.7373
www.Psomas.com
July 23, 2024
Robert Aguirre, PE
Project Manager
220 S. Daisy Avenue., M-85
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Subject: City of Santa Ana On-Call Water Resources Engineering Services
(RFP No. 24-083)
Dear Mr. Aguirre:
Attached is Psomas’ Cost Proposal for the On-Call Water Resources Engineering Services
contract (RFP No. 24-083). Should you have any questions, please contact me by phone at
(714) 481-8008 or by email at Maira.Salcedo@Psomas.com.
Sincerely,
Maira Salcedo, PE
Vice President
Enclosure
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PSOMAS
Rate Schedule 2024 to 2027
Annual rate increases thereafter will be consistent with the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Project Director/Principal-in Charge ..... $320
Contract Manager/Sr. Project Manager $290
Project Manager II ................................ $270
Project Manager I ................................. $250
Assistant Project Manager ................... $215
Senior Project Engineer ....................... $220
Project Engineer/Traffic Engineer......... $190
Civil Engineering Designer III ............... $170
Civil Engineering Designer II ................ $155
Civil Engineering Designer I ................. $150
CAD Designer ...................................... $135
Design Engineer II ............................... $130
Design Engineer I ................................ $105
Survey Senior Project Manager ........... $260
Survey Project Manager/Manager ........ $210
Survey Senior Project Surveyor, PLS ... $195
Project Surveyor, PLS .......................... $185
Surveyor, PLS or LSIT ......................... $175
Survey Technician ............................... $150
GIS Manager ....................................... $260
GIS Technician ...................................... $85
Senior CAD Technician ........................ $165
CAD Technician ................................... $140
Land Use Entitlement Manager ............ $275
Plan Reviewer ...................................... $190
Permit Tech I ....................................... $170
Permit Tech II ...................................... $150
ADA Compliance/Access Specialist ..... $190
Senior Environmental Project Manager $268
Environmental Project Manager ........... $191
Environmental Analyst ......................... $153
Cultural Resources Manager ................ $210
Cultural Resources Technician ............. $105
Biological Resources Manager ............. $240
Regulatory Permitting Manager ............ $240
Senior Restoration Ecologist ................ $193
Senior Biologist .................................... $170
Biologist ............................................... $135
Senior GIS Analyst ............................... $145
Technical Writer ................................... $109
Planner................................................. $170
Senior Resident Engineer .................... $225
Resident Engineer II ............................. $205
Resident Engineer I .............................. $185
Senior Structures Representative ......... $225
Structures Representative II ................. $205
Structures Representative I .................. $185
Senior Construction Manager ............... $220
Construction Manager II ....................... $200
Construction Manager I ........................ $180
Senior Inspector ................................... $200
Inspector .............................................. $185
Scheduler ............................................. $170
Office Engineer .................................... $160
Labor Compliance ................................ $125
Project Assistant/Administration ........... $135
Engineering Assistant, Intern ................ $110
Administrative Support ........................... $95
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Standard computer and technology costs are Contact 3rd party utilities (i.e. electrical,
telecommunication, fiber optic, etc.).
Rates include miscellaneous related costs: vehicle, cell phone, digital camera, and
standard tools and equipment. All other direct expenses will be billed at cost.
The above schedule is for straight time. Overtime for Construction
Management/Inspection and Surveying services will be charged at 135 percent of the
regular hourly rate. Sundays and holidays will be charged at 170 percent of the regular
hourly rate.
Minimum of four (4) hours will be charged per field crew deployment. Prevailing wage
will be paid on all projects where field staff are providing services.
A shift which commences after 2:00 pm or before 4:00 am, during any 24-hour period,
commencing at 12:01 am is subject to a 12.5 percent differential.
Survey and other specialty equipment will be charged at a per unit per day rate.
Expert witness testimony is two times the normal rate.
Per Diem is calculated at current State Department of Transportation rates (or other
appropriate agency rates).
Reimbursables
Mileage at $0.67 (or current IRS allowable rate) and parking expenses incurred by office
employees are charged at cost. Prints, plots, messenger service, subsistence, air travel, and
other direct expenses will be charged at cost plus five percent. The services of outside
consultants will be charged at cost plus five percent.
Surveying Services
One-Person Survey Party .................... $250
Two-Person Survey Party .................... $350
Three-Person Survey Party .................. $420
Field Supervisor ................................... $190
Hourly rates for field survey parties include normal usage of field equipment and are fully
equipped rates.
Hourly rates for field services increase on October 1 of every year and are subject to prevailing
wages per California Department of Industrial Relations Determination LA-2020-1, and include
normal usage of electronic distance measuring equipment and survey vehicle expenses.
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Per Diem is calculated at current State Department of Transportation rates (or other appropriate
agency rate).
Special Equipment and Other Costs
$250.00 per day – 3D Laser Scanner (Static).
$5,000.00 per day – 3D Laser Scanner (Mobile Mapping System).
Standard computer and technology costs are incorporated into the hourly rates shown
above.
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RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
14051 BURBANK BLVD., SUITE 300, SHERMAN OAKS, CALIFORNIA 91401
SOUTHERN CALIFORNI (818) 506-0418 • NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (707) 963-3914
WWW.RCSLADE.COM
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
Psomas for Santa Ana Contract
August 2024 – December 2027
Professional Services Hourly Rates
President $340.00
Principal Groundwater Geologist $291.00
Senior Groundwater Geologist $250.00
Staff Groundwater Geologist $216.00
Field Groundwater Geologist $144.00
Administrative/Clerical $111.00
Field Equipment Charges
Pressure Transducers (water level & barometric $ 50.00/wk.
pressure monitoring during pumping tests)
Electric Tape Water Level Probe $ 25.00/day
Field Water Quality Probe (T, pH, EC) $ 50.00/day
Litigation, Depositions and Testimony
Depositions and trial testimony are charged at twice the hourly rate (4-hour minimum/day).
Travel Time and Mileage
Travel time for meetings and/or to job sites will be charged at our standard hourly rates. Mileage
is charged at the current IRS rate.
Administrative Fee
In-house costs for phone, e-mail, fax, regular postage, printing, copying, binding, and records
retention, unless otherwise provided for in our project proposal Scope of Services, will be
charged an Administrative Fee of total project labor charges multiplied by 2.5%.
Outside Services
Any services and materials not ordinarily furnished by RCS, including subcontracted services
(i.e., water quality laboratory testing), delivery services, reproduction and printing, etc., are billed
at cost + 15%. Reproduction costs for large format printing, and/or high volume reproduction
and binding of hard copy reports performed in-house by RCS staff, will be billed at rates similar
to comparable outside services.
Conditions
RCS reserves the right to update this Schedule of Charges on January 1 of each year (the
beginning of our Fiscal Year). Invoices are issued at our option on a monthly basis or when the
work is completed. A service charge of 1½% will be payable on any amount not paid within 30
days. Any attorney fees or other costs incurred in collecting delinquent charges shall be paid by
the client.
Client will furnish rights-of-way to land as required for field visits and field operations, such as
sampling or testing of water wells.
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RATE SCHEDULE
LABOR RATES:
Design & Document Production
Personnel Hourly Personnel Hourly
Classification Billing Rate Classification Billing Rate
Design Drafter 1 $84.00 Designer 4 $171.00
Design Drafter 2 $98.00 Designer 5 $186.00
Designer 1 $116.00 Designer 6 $198.00
Designer 2 $133.00 Project Administrative Assistant $98.00
Designer 3 $153.00 Project Accountant $108.00
Engineering & Project Management
Personnel Hourly Personnel Hourly
Classification Billing Rate Classification Billing Rate
Engineer 1 $136.00 Procurement Agent 1 $108.00
Engineer 2 $167.00 Procurement Agent 2 $141.00
Engineer 3 $194.00 Procurement Agent 3 $175.00
Engineer 4 $222.00 Project Coordinator $168.00
Engineer 5 $248.00 Project Controls Specialist 1 $136.00
Project Manager 1 $194.00 Project Controls Specialist 2 $167.00
Project Manager 2 $222.00 Project Controls Specialist 3 $194.00
Project Manager 3 $248.00 Project Controls Specialist 4 $218.00
Survey & Field Services
Personnel Hourly Personnel Hourly
Classification Billing Rate Classification Billing Rate
Survey Technician $110.00 1-Person Survey Crew* $182.00
Party Chief $157.00 2-Person Survey Crew* $292.00
Survey Manager $218.00 3-Person Survey Crew* $402.00
*Includes survey equipment rate
A 30% premium on labor rates will be charged on labor for client authorized overtime,
emergency or priority work. This premium will not be charged without prior approval of the
client.
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EQUIPMENT RATES:
Survey Equipment $ 25.00 per hour
Laser Scanning Equipment $150.00 per hour
Drone Equipment $300.00 per day
In-House Aerial Imagery $500.00 Standard Access Fee
Computer Assisted Design/Drafting System $ 10.00 per hour
Caesar Piping Stress Analysis System $ 10.00 per hour
PLC Programming Software $ 10.00 per hour
SYNERGI Stoner Pipeline Hydraulic Simulation $ 30.00 per hour
AspenTech Suite $ 30.00 per hour
ETAP & SKM Electrical Analysis Software $ 10.00 per hour
ArcGIS Mapping Software $ 20.00 per hour
Pipeflo Hydraulic Simulation Software $ 30.00 per hour
ArcFlash Label Software $ 10.00 per label
Procore Software as quoted per project
IN-HOUSE REPRODUCTION AND PLOTTING:
Photo Copies B&W Plots Color Plots
Size B&W Color Bond Bond High
Gloss
8.5”x11” $ 0.08 $ 0.70 $ 0.30 $ 4.00 $ 8.00
11”x17” $ 0.08 $ 1.50 $ 0.60 $ 5.00 $ 10.00
24”x36” $ 3.50 $ 10.00 $ 20.00
36”x48” $ 6.50 $ 20.00 $ 35.00
OTHER EXPENSES:
Automobile Expenses: Per Current IRS Rates
All other direct project expenses, including but not limited to travel and living expenses, postage
and freight, subcontract services and materials, will be charged at cost plus 10%.
AGENCY PERSONNEL:
Staffing agency personnel will be billed the same as direct employees in accordance with the
Labor Rates contained herein.
PAYMENT TERMS:
Monthly invoices, net 30 days
ANNUAL RATE ADJUSTMENTS:
Labor Rates shall be adjusted on January 1st each year based upon the percentage change in the
Employment Cost Index (ECI): Series Title: Total compensation for Private industry workers in
West, 12-month percent change [Series:CIU2010000000240A-non seasonally adjusted].
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A R C O N
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, INC.
22391 Gilberto, Suite E • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 • (949) 766‐5102 • Fax (949) 766‐1761
2024 STANDARD SCHEDULE OF FEES
Principal Structural Engineer: $ 230.00 per hour
Structural/Bridge Engineer: $ 190.00 per hour
Project Architect: $ 190.00 per hour
Project Engineer: $ 180.00 per hour
Design Engineer: $ 150.00 per hour
Engineering Technician: $ 125.00 per hour
CAD Designer/Drafter: $ 125.00 per hour
Clerical: $ 65.00 per hour
Reimbursable Expenses:
Plotting: $ 15.00 per vellum
$ 30.00 per mylar
Large Format Printing: $ 3.00 each (additional
bond prints)
Photocopies: $ 0.10 each
Other reproduction & Courier: At cost
Travel: Private Vehicle Mileage: $ 0.58 per mile
Per Diem: $ 70.00 per day
Other Travel Reimbursables: At cost
2024 - 2027 Standard Schedule of Fees
Principal Structural Engineer $ 248 per hour
Structural/Bridge Engineer $ 205 per hour
Project Architect $ 205 per hour
Project Engineer $ 194 per hour
Design Engineer $ 162 per hour
Engineering Technician $ 135 per hour
CAD Designer/Drafter $ 135 per hour
Clerical $ 70 per hour
Reimbursable Expenses
Plotting $ 15.00 per vellum
$ 30.00 per mylar
Large Format Printing $ 3.00 each (additional bond prints)
Photocopies $0.10 each
Other reproduction & Courier At cost
Travel
Private Vehicle Mileage $0.58 per mile
Per Diem $70.00 per day
Other Travel Reimbursables At cost
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2024-2027 SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
SANTA ANA ON-CALL WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Document Preparation and Project Services $ 110.00/hour
CAD/GIS Design Engineer $ 128.00/hour
Staff Engineer or Geologist $ 170.00/hour
Senior Staff Engineer or Geologist $ 188.00/hour
Project Engineer or Geologist $ 212.00/hour
Senior Engineer or Geologist $ 248.00/hour
Associate Engineer or Geologist $ 267.00/hour
Principal/Director $ 290.00/hour
FIELD INSPECTION & TESTING SERVICES
Staff Engineering Technician $ 110.00/hour*
•Services provided under direct supervision of a Senior Engineering Technician
Senior Engineering Technician $ 128.00/hour*
•Inspections for soils/grading, asphalt, concrete, batch plants, piles/caissons, etc.
•Certifications by ACI, ICC, Caltrans, local jurisdictions, etc.
Registered Special Inspector (No 4-hour minimum) $ 128.00/hour*
•Certifications by ACI, ICC, Caltrans, local jurisdictions, etc.
•Reinforced concrete, Post-Tension, Masonry, Welding, Bolting, Fireproofing
Instrumentation Engineer $ 170.00/hour
•Slope inclinometer and Piezometer monitoring
•Manometer for floor-level surveys
•Stormwater turbidity & pH meter
•Groundwater monitoring - pressure transducer, datalogger, water chemistry meter, etc.
•Pipeline video camera for drains, wells, etc.
Engineering Seismological Technician (includes 3-channel seismograph) $ 170.00/hour
•Blast vibration monitoring
•Construction vibration & noise monitoring (pile driving, drilling, demolition, etc.)
*Notes:
(1) Rates include vehicle, nuclear density gauge, and equipment for testing, inspection, and sampling.
(2) No 4-hour minimum charges apply, except for night work.
(3) Overtime is charged at 1.5 times the base rate. Overtime is defined as time worked on the project
in excess of 8 hours per day and all time on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
(4) Prevailing Wage projects, additional hourly surcharge for Field Personnel per
CA Labor Code §1720, et seq. Add $ 36.00/hour
LABORATORY TESTING SERVICES
Laboratory Testing $ 138.00/hour
(For special materials testing and laboratory costs on a per-test basis, see GMU’s Laboratory Fee Schedule)
OTHER CHARGES
Outside Services Cost + 15%
Reimbursables & Reprographics Cost
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Classification Hourly Rate
Principal 300.00$
Certified Irrigation Designer / Auditor 195.00$
Senior Project Manager / Landscape Architect 195.00$
Project Manager / Landscape Architect 185.00$
Design Staff II 135.00$
Design Staff I 110.00$
Admnistrative Staff 110.00$
• CAD plotting of check sets and presentation drawings
• Outside service scanning, printing, copying of drawings and documents of any size.
• In-house project related printing / copying (black/white and color), including draft and final
reports, specifications, and drawings.
• Postage, delivery, and messenger service (prior client approval)
• Renderings, physical and digital scale models and animations.
• Videos, web services, opinion surveys.
• Travel expenses, including mileage, tolls, lodging and meals.
• Presentation boards.
• Software purchase and licensure on behalf of the client.
Hourly Billing Rates will be updated no more than once a year from the date of executed agreement.
2024 through 2027
Attachment A
Reimbursable expenses related to the project, whether for in-house, consultant or client use will be billed at 1.15 times
direct cost. Such expenses include, but are not necessarily limited to:
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5 Hutton Centre Drive
Suite 300
Santa Ana, CA 92707
Tel 714.751.7373
www.Psomas.com
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AGREEMENT WITH TETRA TECH TO PROVIDE
ON-CALL WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 18TH day of February, 2025 by and between
Tetra Tech EC, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Consultant”), and the City of Santa Ana, a charter
city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the Constitution and laws of the State
of California (“City”).
RECITALS
A.On June 25, 2024, the City issued Request for Proposals No. 24-083, by which it sought
Consultants to provide on-call water resources engineering services on behalf of the City
of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency.
B.Consultant submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City.
Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the
scope of work that was included in RFP No. 24-083 and attached as Exhibit A.
Consultant’s proposal shall be incorporated by reference as though fully attached here to
this Agreement.
C.Consultant was selected as one of nine (9) vendors which qualified for this engagement.
Only those consultants approved by the City Council on February 18, 2025 shall be eligible
to be engaged by the City for these services.
D.In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this
Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be
expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1.SCOPE OF SERVICES
On an on-call basis, and the City’s sole discretion, Consultant shall perform during the term
of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and
incidental customary work required to fully and adequately complete the services described and
set forth in Scope of Services - Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2.COMPENSATION
a.City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed under this Agreement at the
rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. Consultant is one of nine (9) consultants
selected under RFP 24-083. The total compensation for these services provided by all
such consultants selected under RFP 24-083 shall not exceed the shared aggregate
amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) during the term of the Agreement,
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including any extension periods.
b. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper
invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. City and
Consultant agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made
through Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. Consultant agrees to execute the
City’s standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required
documentation. Upon verification of the data provided, the City will be authorized to
deposit payments directly into Consultant’s account(s) with financial institutions.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance
set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City.
3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above for a three (3) year term
with the option for the City to grant up to two (2) one (1) year renewals, exercisable by a writing
by the City Manager and the City Attorney, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section
15, below.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an
independent Consultant and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall
it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to
allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant
performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be
provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be
responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property
embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of
authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical
drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). Consultant
shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and
perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in
any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within
the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.
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6. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain
and shall require any subcontractors to obtain and maintain insurance as described below for the
entire Term of this Agreement against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with services, products and materials supplied to City. Total cost
of such insurance shall be borne by Consultant.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00
01covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations,
property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than
$2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate. Required policy limits can be met
with primary and umbrella/excess insurance policies.
2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1 (any
auto), with limits no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits. In the event C onsultant
does not maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, City will accept evidence of
personal automobile insurance.
3. Workers’ Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits,
and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident,
policy or employee, for bodily injury or disease. Coverage is not required if Consultant has
no employees and signs request to waive such insurance.
4. Professional Liability Insurance: with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or
claim, and $2,000,000 aggregate.
If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum requirements for
each line of coverage shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of
the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.
Other Insurance Provisions
The above required insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following
provisions:
1. City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be
covered as additional insureds, under Consultant’s CGL, Professional Liability, and
Automobile Liability policies, with respect to any liability arising out of work or operations
performed by or on behalf of the Instructor including materials, parts, equipment, and
personnel furnished in connection with such work or operations.
2. Consultant’s Insurance company(ies) agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against City,
its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid
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under the terms of any policy which arise from work performed by Consultant under this
Agreement.
3. For any claims related to this contract, Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary
and any insurance maintained by City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees,
agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it.
4. A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that
Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made
or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability.
5. Insurance policies required herein shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled,
suspended, voided, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed by the carrier, or
materially changed except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to City.
Ten (10) days prior written notice shall be provided to City for policy cancellation or non-
renewal due to non-payment of premium.
6. Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana,
Attention: Public Works Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21), Santa Ana, CA 92701.
The name and location of project must be included in the Description of Operations section
of each certificate.
Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the
Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses
and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California
with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to City.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required
amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required
by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all
policy endorsements before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior
to the work beginning shall not waive Consultant’s obligation to provide them.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the
risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
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negligent operations of the Consultant, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2)
from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable
relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and
hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial
or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in
this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant
further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including
fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party
challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by
reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable
decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity
shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of,
pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and
employees against any and all liability, including cost s, for infringement of any United States’
letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product
or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
9. RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed
under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to
the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements
charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by
law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and
invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to
examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created
pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all
work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement.
10. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that
it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and
further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like
importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. “Confidential Information” shall include all
nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential
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information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered
by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any
information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the
Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e)
is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the
City.
11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct
or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this
Agreement.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, o r disability, as defined
and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this
Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
13. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument
signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any
terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in
addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant or the City. Each
party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
party, which is not embodied herein.
14. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall
be construed to limit the City’s ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this
Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Consultants retained by City.
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15. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of
termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems
appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of
performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
16. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not
similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
17. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that
Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
18. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and
in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
19. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by
first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in
the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
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To City:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
To Consultant:
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have
been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these
time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
attorney’s fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b. All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully
set forth in the body of this Agreement.
[signature page to follow]
Tetra Tech EC, Inc.
Attn: Tom Epperson, Vice President
17885 Von Karman Ave., Ste. 500
Irvine, CA 92614-5227
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above written.
ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
Jennifer L. Hall Alvaro Nuñez
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO TETRA TECH
City Attorney
By:
Kyle Nellesen
Assistant City Attorney (title)
Tax ID#
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Nabil Saba, P.E.
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
Tom Epperson, PE
Vice President
Nabil Saba
Digitally signed by
Nabil Saba
Date: 2025.01.29
13:37:30 -08'00'
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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CITY OF SANTA ANA
EXHIBIT I - 1
Contractor/Consultant shall perform services as set forth below.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Ana intends (City) to select several qualified firms to provide professional
services for a variety of projects and programs on an as-needed or “on-call” basis. Each firm
selected will enter into a Professional Services Agreement to provide such services. Throughout
the term of the Professional Services Agreement, the City may request task order proposals for
individual projects and/or programs as the need for such services arises. The task order proposal
fee shall be based on the hourly rates provided by the firm in response to this RFP.
If a task order proposal is selected, a Notice-to-Proceed will be issued based on an agreed-upon
specific scope of services and fee for that task order. The firm may utilize in-house staff and/or
sub-consultants to complete each task order. For specialized work for which the prime
consultant shall require a sub-consultant, the prime consultant shall serve as an
administrative liaison between the City and the sub-consultant, and include these
administrative costs in their proposed project management fees.
Prime consultant mark-ups for sub-consultant work will not be allowed.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Provide professional engineering services for planning, design, and construction support for
domestic water, recycled water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and related facility projects.
In general, each task order shall include, at minimum, the following project management
services:
Project Schedule
Create schedules with the critical milestones for the major tasks involved in a project.
Update the schedule monthly, or more often, as required by the City. Schedules shall be
submitted in PDF format unless other format is requested by the City.
Meetings
Attend meetings and/or job walks, as requested by the City. Prepare meeting agendas
and meeting minutes.
EXHIBIT I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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EXHIBIT I - 2
Monthly Project Status Report
Prepare Monthly Project Status Reports that show an accurate accountability of work
effort rendered and a continuous appraising and monitoring of both work progress and
financial conditions on a project.
The fee for project management services, including time and related expenses, shall be included
in each task order proposal.
Firms may propose on any category listed below (1-5). The services to be performed may
include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
1. PLANNING, RESOURCES, AND DESIGN
Provide water engineering services to conduct water capital improvement projects, which
may involve one or multiple disciplines, including planning studies, hydraulic modeling,
feasibility studies, design of pipelines, wells, pump stations, pressure regulating stations,
reservoirs, water quality and water treatment, waste and recycled water quality and
treatment, hydrogeology, engineering support during construction, and encompassing
associated services such as Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, HVAC, Landscape
Architecture, Geotechnical, Environmental, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control.
a. Planning Studies and Feasibility Studies
Provide engineering, financial, and planning services to perform pipeline alignment and
facility siting studies, water system planning studies, recycled water system planning and
feasibility studies, water demand and supply studies, rate studies, asset management,
and other studies that may be required in water system planning. Provide consulting
services related to water resources and conservation. Studies may include water supply
assessments, water supply verifications, urban water management plans, water use
surveys and others studies that may be required for water resources and conservation
programs
b. Hydraulic Modeling
Perform Water System Master Planning including Comprehensive Studies, Hydraulic
Analysis, Transient Analysis, Fire Flow Analysis, and Flow Optimization.
c. Condition Assessment
Provide comprehensive condition assessment of the City’s water system, including
seismic, structural, security and vulnerability. Assessment of the structural integrity of the
pipe shall include identifying leaks, pipe damage, pipe defect, loss of pipe wall thickness
due to corrosion or erosion, etc., along the length of the pipe. Provide reports and
memorandums with maps and exhibits as required to detail results of the study including
likelihood of failure, risk and consequence of failure. Reports and/or technical
memorandums shall also include detailed explanation of data collected and used for the
study, any assumptions made as well as recommendations for short-term and long-term
risk mitigation strategies.
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d. Design Services
Provide consulting services for the design of water facilities, including water wells, pump
stations, pressure regulating stations, reservoirs, water quality and treatment, water
mains, recycled water supply and distribution facilities, associated appurtenances, as well
as other related components of the facilities such as buildings, landscape, grading,
drainage, etc. for a complete and operative project.
e. Other Related Services
Provide other related services including, but not limited to, the following:
i. Architecture
Provide consulting services for architectural design, architectural renderings, line-
of-sight analyses, building sections, code interpretation issues and other
architectural related issue.
ii. Structural
Provide consulting services for structural investigations of the City’s existing
facilities, seismic analysis, miscellaneous structural calculations, and design on
the City’s existing and proposed systems and structures.
iii. Civil
Provide consulting services for general engineering services as required for the
project. Scope of work may include but is not limited to site design, street
improvements, grading, drainage, preparation of Water Quality Management,
Erosion Control, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and related
calculations and reports as necessary.
iv. Mechanical, HVAC
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
and replacement of existing mechanical and HVAC systems, including piping,
plumbing, support systems, controls, code interpretation, and related calculations
as necessary.
v. Landscape Architecture
Provide consulting services for landscape architecture design, including landscape
planting plans, renderings and views of proposed landscape plantings, and
landscape installation inspection services. Provide consultation for irrigation
system design and inspection.
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vi. Geotechnical Engineering Services
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests,
laboratory tests, and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a
project site area and prepare geotechnical reports of final design and construction
recommendations. Field explorations may require drilling plans and classification
of underlying soils and must be done under the supervision of a licensed
geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may include slope
stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California
Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other
City requirements. Provide seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic
criteria, as needed, for project design.
vii. Hydrogeology
Provide consulting services on groundwater issues related to and including
rehabilitation of existing potable water production wells, siting and design of new
potable water production wells, destruction of inactive wells, evaluation of
contamination plumes, and groundwater modeling. Evaluate the hydrogeology of
proposed potable water production well sites and investigate proposed wells.
Determine design parameters and requirements necessary to drill, operate, and
maintain proposed wells; proposed well construction (casing diameter, locations
of perforated intervals); and proposed operation of wells. Prepare Drinking Water
Source Assessment and Protection (DWSAP) plans for proposed potable water
production wells.
Provide inspection, hydrogeologic analysis and recommendations during new
potable water production well drilling and existing well destruction activities,
including, but not limited to, on site consulting geologists, geological sampling and
formation analysis, geophysical logging and interpretation, sieve analyses, final
well construction recommendations, and quality assurance and assistance in
achieving conformance with the construction specifications and applicable codes
and standards.
viii. Environmental Compliance Services
Provide consulting services for the preparation of environmental documents and
support studies to comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which
may include an Initial Study, Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Addendum, or Environmental Impact Report, or Supplement or Subsequent EIR,
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when complying with federal grants,
permit applications with support studies, aesthetic simulations, and other
environmental compliance tasks that may be needed.
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ix. Recycled Water Compliance
Provide assistance with compliance requirements for recycled water treatment and
distribution system monitoring and reporting.
x. Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Services
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing
electrical systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical
panels, and instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems.
xi. Engineering Support During Bidding and Construction
Review and respond to RFI’s and review and approve shop drawings submitted by
contractor for conformance with the contract documents. Review progress reports
and payments as required. Prepare supplementary sketches and details, as
required, to resolve field construction problems that may be encountered. Provide
project inspection as needed. Provide assistance in ensuring regulatory
compliance, as needed. Prepare the “as constructed” corrections to the original
drawings and specifications. Attend meetings on behalf of the City and assist in
Public Relations, as needed.
xii. Plan Check Services
Provide consulting services for plan checking improvement plans to determine
compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, policies, rules, ordinances, and
codes.
2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Provide construction management and inspection services during construction. The tasks of
construction management and inspection shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Construction Management and Coordination with Contractor
Provide construction management and coordinate as needed for the project. Review and coordinate
construction schedule and activities; conduct and attend meetings on behalf of the City. Provide
permit compliance documentation, follow up, and support for all permits and clearances required
on a project. The construction management team may also be asked to attend meetings and assist
in maintaining public relations as needed.
b. Project Administration
Provide review of, recommend, and prepare change order(s) and/or extra work order(s)
as needed on construction project. Coordinate and process RFI’s and shop drawings
submittals, and ensure construction conformance with the contract documents. Review
and adjust progress pay estimates prepared and submitted by the contractor for
conformance with the contract documents.
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c. Construction Inspection
Provide construction inspection by qualified inspectors and maintain daily inspection
reports, construction progress reports, and project logs, etc., of the progress of the
construction work. Secure record drawing information from the construction contractor.
Provide start-up support for a Project, including final acceptance testing, support, and
final completion sign off. Prepare the Final Construction Report.
3. PIPELINE DESIGN
Provide consulting services for the design of water mains, transmission mains, siphons and
associated appurtenances. Provide preliminary and final design services including the
preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Provide bidding assistance,
construction support, and final as-builts as needed for projects.
4. ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SERVICES
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing electrical
systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical panels, and
instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems components,
instrumentation, communication system components, security cameras, door/gate access
controls, information technology for SCADA system and cybersecurity support for
PLC/HMI/OIT software and custom applications for the City Water System.
5. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests, laboratory tests,
and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a project site area and prepare
geotechnical reports of final design and construction recommendations. Field explorations
may require drilling plans and classification of underlying soils and must be done under the
supervision of a licensed geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may
include slope stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California Department of
Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other City requirements. Provide
seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic criteria, as needed, for project design.
Proposals shall explicitly state which category listed above (1-5) is being proposing on. If there
are any exceptions to the core of requested services above, proposers shall list said exceptions
in their proposal (matrix form).
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT DELIVERABLES
The Consultant’s services for plans specifications and estimates (PS&E) for engineering projects
and special studies/investigations shall be in conformance, if applicable, with the following: Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations (California Building Standards Code), American Water
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Works Association, California Department of Transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act,
City of Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), professional Standards established by the City, and
any other federal, state, or local guidelines required in the project.
As part of the PS&E package, the Consultant shall prepare the special provisions pertaining to
the items of work included in the plans that are not addressed on the latest editions of the
applicable standards.
The Consultant shall have complete responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all
documents and plans prepared. The plans will be reviewed by the City of Santa Ana for
conformity with the requirements of the Agreement. Reviews by the City of Santa Ana DO NOT
include detailed review or checking of design for the accuracy with which such designs are
depicted in the documents and the plans. The documents and plans furnished under the
Agreement shall be of a quality acceptable to the City of Santa Ana. The criteria for acceptance
shall be a product of neat appearance, well organized, technically and grammatically correct,
checked and dated, and having the maker and checker identified.
The Consultant shall have project management control procedures in effect during the entire
time work is being performed under the Agreement. This task shall include the following:
Project Management Plan- the consultant shall provide a detail management plan
including information and coordination with other agencies to ensure compliance and
completion of the (PS&E) packages. This plan shall include all milestones and task
breakdown for each of the tasks and subtasks included therein. The project management
shall be submitted to the Project Manager for review and within 15 calendar days of the
issued Notice to Proceed
Deliverables
Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Plan
Project Schedule/Invoicing
Project Correspondence
In case of conflict, ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, or omissions, the consultant shall submit
the matter to the City for clarification.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
The City will provide information in its possession relevant to the preparation of the required
information in the RFP. The City will provide only the staff assistance and the documentation
specifically in referred to herein.
Furnish scope of work and provide general direction as needed for the assigned project
All plan check coordination within the City
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Advertise, award, and administer of construction contract
Electronic files (sample plans & specifications, City of Santa Ana’s CADD Standards)
Electronic files for title sheets and sheet borders
Facilitate meeting space and coordination and City facilities
FEE PROPOSAL
In addition to Section III.B.3 (Submittal Requirements: Fee Proposal) fee schedule shall be
structured as follows:
The fee proposal shall include the firm’s standard hourly fee schedule, and/or project fee
schedule where applicable and as outlined in this document. A list of all positions and
hourly rates required to perform the services described herein.
A more detailed scope of work will be provided when/if a Task Order proposal is
requested of a consultant. All tasks orders shall include the staff title, hours, hourly rate
and totals as related to the project.
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The project will be implemented in compliance with the City of Santa Ana’s policies, as
well as Prevailing Wages and State/Federal Requirements.
2. The City regards the inclusion of California based designs, engineering, and construction
professionals, facilities, and services as part of the Team to be highly desirable, but not
mandatory.
3. The City reserves the right to amend this Request for Proposal by addendum prior to the
final dates of submission.
4. All reports, proposals, or other data or materials which are submitted shall become the
sole property of the City of Santa Ana with the exception of the confidential Financial
Capacity information and fee proposals.
5. All products used or developed in the execution of any contract resulting from this request
will remain in the public domain at the completion of this project.
6. The City has an affirmative action program. The purpose of the affirmative action program
is to encourage certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises.
All submitting firms must have established affirmative action programs approvable by the
City. During the RFP stage, all firms will need to complete a “Certification of Non-
Discrimination by Contractors” for each firm on their team.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION
Fee Proposal including hourly rates if applicable
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17885 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 500, Irvine, CA 92614-5227
Tel 949.809.5000 tetratech.com
July 23, 2024
Robert Aguirre, PE
Project Manager
City of Santa Ana - Public Works Agency
220 S. Daisy Ave., M-85
Santa Ana, CA 92703
Reference: Hourly Rate Schedule for On-Call Water Resources Engineering Services – RFP No. 24-083
Dear Mr. Aguirre,
For your consideration, Tetra Tech is pleased to submit our Hourly Rate Schedule to the City of Santa Ana for the
On-Call Water Resources Engineering Services contract. Also included are Fee Schedules for our named
Subconsultants as follows:
•Hydrogeology: Richard C. Slade &Associates
•Design Survey/Mapping: Metz Surveying
•Condition Assessment: V&A Consultants
•Geotechnical: Verdantas, Inc.
All Hourly Rate Schedules will remain valid for a minimum of one hundred eighty (180) days from the date of
submittal.
Tetra Tech understands the importance of this contract and looks forward to the opportunity to bring the best
possible service to the City and its residents. Should you require additional information or have any questions,
please feel free to contact me at (949) 809-5156 or via email at tom.epperson@tetratech.com.
Respectfully submitted,
Tom Epperson, PE
Vice President
Attachments
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Project Management Construction
Project Manager 1 $220.00 Construction Project Rep 1 $85.00
Project Manager 2 $270.00 Construction Project Rep 2 $95.00
Sr Project Manager $315.00 Sr Constr Project Rep 1 $110.00
Program Manager $360.00 Sr Constr Project Rep 2 $125.00
Principal in Charge $360.00 Construction Manager 1 $175.00
Construction Manager 2 $190.00
Engineers Construction Director $240.00
Engineering Technician $40.00
Engineer 1 $115.00 General & Administrative
Engineer 2 $130.00 Project Assistant 1 $70.00
Engineer 3 $150.00 Project Assistant 2 $80.00
Project Engineer 1 $160.00 Project Administrator $100.00
Project Coordinator $170.00 Sr Project Administrator $140.00
Project Engineer 2 $180.00 Sr Graphic Artist $150.00
Sr Engineer 1 $185.00 Technical Writer 1 $100.00
Sr Engineer 2 $195.00 Technical Writer 2 $130.00
Sr Engineer 3 $210.00 Sr Technical Writer $160.00
Principal Engineer $315.00
Planners Information Technology
Planner 1 $110.00 Systems Analyst / Programmer 1 $80.00
Planner 2 $120.00 Systems Analyst / Programmer 2 $120.00
Sr Planner 1 $140.00 Sr Sys Analyst / Programmer 1 $130.00
Sr Planner 2 $160.00 Sr Systems Analyst / Programmer 2 $200.00
Sr Planner 3 $200.00
Project Accounting
Designers & Technicians Project Analyst 1 $90.00
CAD Technician 1 $70.00 Project Analyst 2 $120.00
CAD Technician 2 $80.00 Sr Project Analyst $160.00
CAD Technician 3 $100.00
CAD Designer $110.00 Reimbursable In-House Costs
Sr CAD Designer 1 $140.00 Photo Copies (B&W 8.5”x11”)$ 0.15/Each
Sr CAD Designer 2 $160.00 Photo Copies (B&W 11”x17”)$ 0.40/Each
CAD Director $165.00 Color Copies (up to 8.5"x11")$ 2.00/Each
Survey Tech 1 $90.00 Color Copies (to 11"x17")$ 3.00/Each
Compact Discs $10/each
Health & Safety Large format copies $0.40 S.F.
H&S Administrator $100.00
Sr H&S Administrator $125.00 Mileage-Company Vehicle $0.80/mile
H&S Manager $150.00 Mileage-POV $0.55/mile*
*current GSA POV mileage rate subject to change
All other direct costs, such as production, special photography, postage, delivery services, overnight mail,
printing and any other services performed by subconsultant will be billed at cost.
2024/2025
HOURLY CHARGE RATE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT SCHEDULE
NOTE: Rates subject to change annually.
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RICHARD C. SLADE & ASSOCIATES LLC
CONSULTING GROUNDWATER GEOLOGISTS
14051 BURBANK BLVD., SUITE 300, SHERMAN OAKS, CALIFORNIA 91401
SOUTHERN CALIFORNI (818) 506-0418 • NORTHERN CALIFORNIA (707) 963-3914
WWW.RCSLADE.COM
SCHEDULE OF CHARGES
Tetra Tech for Santa Ana Contract
August 2024 – December 2027
Professional Services Hourly Rates
President $340.00
Principal Groundwater Geologist $291.00
Senior Groundwater Geologist $250.00
Staff Groundwater Geologist $216.00
Field Groundwater Geologist $144.00
Administrative/Clerical $111.00
Field Equipment Charges
Pressure Transducers (water level & barometric $ 50.00/wk.
pressure monitoring during pumping tests)
Electric Tape Water Level Probe $ 25.00/day
Field Water Quality Probe (T, pH, EC) $ 50.00/day
Litigation, Depositions and Testimony
Depositions and trial testimony are charged at twice the hourly rate (4-hour minimum/day).
Travel Time and Mileage
Travel time for meetings and/or to job sites will be charged at our standard hourly rates. Mileage
is charged at the current IRS rate.
Administrative Fee
In-house costs for phone, e-mail, fax, regular postage, printing, copying, binding, and records
retention, unless otherwise provided for in our project proposal Scope of Services, will be
charged an Administrative Fee of total project labor charges multiplied by 2.5%.
Outside Services
Any services and materials not ordinarily furnished by RCS, including subcontracted services
(i.e., water quality laboratory testing), delivery services, reproduction and printing, etc., are billed
at cost + 15%. Reproduction costs for large format printing, and/or high volume reproduction
and binding of hard copy reports performed in-house by RCS staff, will be billed at rates similar
to comparable outside services.
Conditions
RCS reserves the right to update this Schedule of Charges on January 1 of each year (the
beginning of our Fiscal Year). Invoices are issued at our option on a monthly basis or when the
work is completed. A service charge of 1½% will be payable on any amount not paid within 30
days. Any attorney fees or other costs incurred in collecting delinquent charges shall be paid by
the client.
Client will furnish rights-of-way to land as required for field visits and field operations, such as
sampling or testing of water wells.
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METZ SURVEYING INC.
28422 CONSTELLATION RD, SUITE 118, SANTA CLARITA, CA
TEL: 661-388-2003 WWW.METZSURVEYING.COM
Effective January 1st, 2024 through December 30th, 2024
PERSONNEL RATE (PER HOUR)
1 PERSON SURVEY CREW $175.00
2 PERSON SURVEY CREW $225.00
SURVEY TECHNICIAN $75.00
CADD DRAFTER $95.00
PROJECT SURVEYOR $115.00
SENIOR SURVEYOR $150.00
Travel time to project site bills at personnel rate.
Prevailing Wage Field Rates
PERSONNEL RATE (PER HOUR)
1 PERSON SURVEY CREW $225.00
2 PERSON SURVEY CREW $270.00
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11011 Via Frontera 858.576.0226
Suite C vaengineering.com
San Diego, CA 92127
V&A Consulting Engineers
Fee Schedule 2024 - 2026
Rates include Overhead & Profit
Position Hourly Rate
2024 2025 2026
Principal-in-Charge $333 $343 $353
Senior Project Manager $291 $300 $309
Project Manager $274 $282 $291
Senior Project Engineer $256 $264 $272
Project Engineer $228 $235 $242
Deputy Engineer $214 $220 $227
Associate Engineer $199 $205 $211
Graduate Engineer $166 $171 $176
CAD Designer $166 $171 $176
Corrosion Field Supervisor $166 $171 $176
Engineering Associate $154 $159 $163
Senior Technician $147 $151 $156
Technician $128 $132 $136
Project Administrator $102 $105 $108
Deposition/Court Appearance $598 $616 $634
Other Direct Costs
Subcontractor/Subconsultant, Lab Analysis: Cost + 10%
Travel (Air/Hotel/Per Diem/Car Rental), Printing, Shipping: @ Cost
Auto/Truck Mileage: @ Federal Rate
Field Truck: $100/Day
Confined Space Entry Truck and Safety Equipment: $200/Day
California Prevailing Wage Markup: Labor + 30%
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2024 PROFESSIONAL FEE SCHEDULE
GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY TESTING
LABOR RATES
METHOD $/TEST
CLASSIFICATION & INDEX PROPERTIES
Photograph of sample................................................................................15
Moisture content (ASTM D2216) ................................................................25
Moisture & density (ASTM D2937) ring samples ........................................37
Moisture & density (ASTM D2937) Shelby tube or cutting ........................45
Atterberg limits 3 points (ASTM D4318): ..................................................160
-Single point, non-plastic.......................................................................90
-Atterberg limits (organic ASTM D2487 / D4318) .................................195
-Visual classification as non-plastic (ASTM D2488) ...............................15
Particle size: ....................................................................................................
-Sieve only 1½ inch to #200 (AASHTO T27/ASTM C136/ASTM D6913/CTM 202)
155
-Large sieve 6 inch to #200 (AASHTO T27/ASTM C136/ASTM D6913/CTM 202)
195
-Hydrometer only (ASTM D7928) .........................................................120
-Sieve + hydrometer ≤3 inch sieve, (ASTM D7928) ..............................200
-Percent passing #200 sieve, wash only (ASTM D1140) ........................75
Specific gravity and absorption of fine aggregate
(AASHTO T84/ASTM C128/ASTM D854/CTM 207) ................................140
Specific gravity and absorption of coarse aggregate
(AASHTO T85/ASTM C127/CTM 206) ....................................................110
-Total porosity - on Shelby tube sample (calculated) .........................180
-Total porosity - on other sample (calculated) ....................................165
Shrinkage limits wax method (ASTM D4943) ..........................................135
Pinhole dispersion (ASTM D4647) ............................................................225
Dispersive characteristics (double hydrometer ASTM D4221) ...............215
As-received moisture & density (chunk/carved samples) ........................65
Sand Equivalent (AASHTO T176/ASTM D2419/CTM 217) ........................115
SHEAR STRENGTH
Pocket penetrometer .................................................................................20
Direct shear (ASTM D3080, mod., 3 points):
Consolidated undrained - 0.05 inch/min (CU) ........................................320
Consolidated drained - <0.05 inch/min (CD) ...........................................385
Residual shear EM 1110-2-1906-IXA (price per each additional pass
after shear) ..............................................................................................55
Remolding or hand trimming of specimens (3 points) .............................95
Oriented or block hand trimming (per hour) ............................................70
Single point shear ....................................................................................115
Torsional shear (ASTM D6467 / ASTM D7608) ..........................................880
METHOD $/TEST
COMPACTION & PAVEMENT SUBGRADE TESTS
Standard Proctor compaction, 4 points (ASTM D698)
-4 inch diameter mold (Methods A & B) ...............................................170
-6 inch diameter mold (Method C) .......................................................230
Modified Proctor compaction 4 points (ASTM D1557):
-4 inch diameter mold Methods A & B .................................................235
-6 inch diameter mold Method C .........................................................265
Check point (per point) ..............................................................................70
Relative compaction of untreated/treated soils/aggregates (CTM 216) 270
Relative density 0.1 ft mold (ASTM D4253, D4254) .................................250
California Bearing Ratio (ASTM D1883)
-3 point ..................................................................................................535
-1 point ..................................................................................................200
R-Value untreated soils/aggregates (AASHTO T190/ASTM D2844/CTM
301) .......................................................................................................335
R-Value lime or cement treated soils/aggregates (AASHTO T190/
ASTM D2844/CTM 301) .........................................................................365
SOIL CHEMISTRY & CORROSIVITY
pH Method A (ASTM D4972 or CTM 643) ....................................................50
Electrical resistivity – single point – as received moisture .......................50
Minimum resistivity 3 moisture content points (ASTM G187/CTM 643) ...95
pH + minimum resistivity (CTM 643) ........................................................140
Sulfate content - gravimetric (CTM 417 B Part 2) ......................................75
Sulfate content - by ion chromatograph (CTM 417 Part 2) .......................85
Sulfate screen (Hach®) ...............................................................................35
Chloride content (AASHTO T291/CTM 422) ...............................................75
Chloride content – by ion chromatograph (AASHTO T291/CTM 422) ......85
Corrosion suite: minimum resistivity, sulfate, chloride, pH (CTM 643) ..285
Organic matter content (ASTM D2974) ......................................................70
CONSOLIDATION & EXPANSION/SWELL TESTS
Consolidation (ASTM D2435): ..................................................................210
Each additional time curve ........................................................................50
Each additional load/unload w/o time reading ........................................45
Expansion Index (ASTM D4829) ...............................................................140
Single load swell/collapse - Method B (ASTM D4546-B, seat, load &
inundate only).........................................................................................115
Swell collapse Method A up to 10 load/unloads w/o time curves
(ASTM D4546-A) ....................................................................................310
CLASSIFICATION $/HR
Technician I ...............................................................................................105
Technician II / Special Inspector ..............................................................115
Senior Technician / Senior Special Inspector .........................................135
Prevailing Wage (field soils / materials tester) * .....................................180
Prevailing Wage (Special Inspector) * .....................................................185
Prevailing Wage (On site Source Inspector, NDT and soil remediation
O&M)* ....................................................................................................190
System Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Specialist ...............................175
Non Destructive Testing (NDT) .................................................................185
Deputy Inspector ......................................................................................135
Field / Laboratory Supervisor ..................................................................175
Source Inspector ......................................................................................160
City of Los Angeles Deputy Building (including Grading) Inspector ......185
* See Prevailing Wages in Terms and Conditions
CLASSIFICATION $/HR
Project Administrator/Word Processor/Dispatcher ..................................95
Information Specialist ..............................................................................135
CAD Operator ............................................................................................160
GIS Specialist ............................................................................................160
GIS Analyst ...............................................................................................190
Staff Engineer / Geologist / Scientist .......................................................180
Senior Staff Engineer / Geologist / Scientist / ASMR ...............................195
Operations / Laboratory Manager ...........................................................215
Project Engineer / Geologist / Scientist ...................................................225
Senior Project Engineer / Geologist / Scientist / SMR .............................250
Associate ...................................................................................................275
Principal ....................................................................................................310
Senior Principal ........................................................................................365
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FEE SCHEDULE
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS LABORATORY TESTING
METHOD $/TEST
TRIAXIAL TESTS
Unconfined compression strength of cohesive soil (with stress/strain
plot, ASTM D2166) ................................................................................145
Unconsolidated undrained triaxial compression test on cohesive soils
(UU, ASTM D2850, USACE Q test, per confining stress) .......................185
Consolidated undrained triaxial compression test for cohesive soils,
(CU, ASTM D4767, USACE R-bar test) with back pressure saturation &
pore water pressure measurement (per confining stress) .................400
Consolidated drained triaxial compression test (CD, USACE S), with
volume change measurement. Price per soil type below EM 1110-2-
1906(X):
Sand or silty sand soils (per confining stress) .....................................400
Silt or clayey sand soils (per confining stress) ....................................535
Clay soils (per confining stress) ...........................................................755
Three-stage triaxial (sand or silty sand soils)......................................700
Three-stage triaxial (silt or clayey sand soils) .....................................935
Three-stage triaxial (clay soils) .........................................................1,320
Remolding of test specimens ................................................................70
METHOD $/TEST
HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY TESTS
Triaxial permeability in flexible-wall permeameter with
backpressure saturation at one effective stress
(EPA 9100/ASTM D5084, falling head Method C): ................................335
Each additional effective stress ...............................................................130
Hand trimming of soil samples for horizontal K .......................................65
Remolding of test specimens ....................................................................70
Permeability of granular soils (ASTM D2434) ..........................................145
Soil suction (filter paper method, ASTM D5298) .....................................430
SOIL-CEMENT
Moisture-density curve for soil-cement mixtures (ASTM D558) .............260
Wet-dry durability of soil-cement mixtures (ASTM D559) ¹ .................1,290
Compressive strength of molded soil-cement cylinder (ASTM D1633)¹ ..65
Soil-cement remolded specimen (for shear strength, consolidation,
etc.) ¹ .....................................................................................................250
¹ Compaction (ASTM D558 maximum density) should also be
performed – not included in above price
METHOD $/TEST
CONCRETE STRENGTH CHARACTERISTICS
Concrete cylinders compression (ASTM C39) (6” x 12” and 4” x 8”) ........40
Compression, concrete or masonry cores (testing only) ≤6 inch
(ASTM C42) ..............................................................................................45
Trimming concrete cores (per core) .........................................................25
Flexural strength of concrete (simple beam-3rd pt. loading, ASTM
C78/CTM 523) ..........................................................................................90
Flexural strength of concrete (simple beam-center pt. loading, ASTM
C293/CTM 523) .........................................................................................90
Non shrink grout cubes (2 inch, ASTM C109/C1107) .................................30
Drying shrinkage - four readings, up to 90 days, 3 bars (ASTM C157) ....430
Length of concrete cores (CTM 531) ..........................................................45
HOT MIX ASPHALT (HMA)
Resistance of compacted HMA to moisture-induced damage
(AASHTO T283/CTM 371) ...................................................................2,250
Hamburg Wheel, 4 briquettes (modified) (AASHTO T324) .....................965
Superpave gyratory compaction (AASHTO T312/ASTM D6925) .............375
Extraction by ignition oven, percent asphalt
(AASHTO T308/ASTM D6307/CTM 382) ................................................160
Ignition oven correction/correlation values
(AASHTO T308/ASTM D6307/CTM 382) .............................................1,445
Extraction by centrifuge, percent asphalt (ASTM D2172) .......................160
Gradation of extracted aggregate (AASHTO T30/ASTM D5444/CTM 202) 145
Stabilometer, S-Value (ASTM D1560/CTM 366) .......................................285
Bituminous mixture preparation (AASHTO R30/CTM 304) .......................85
Moisture content of HMA (AASHTO T329/ASTM D6037/CTM 370) ............65
Bulk specific gravity of compacted HMA, molded specimen or cores,
uncoated (AASHTO T166/ASTM D2726/CTM 308)..................................55
Bulk specific gravity of compacted HMA, molded specimen or cores,
paraffin-coated (AASHTO T275/ASTM D1188/CTM 308) ........................60
Maximum density - Hveem (CTM 308) .....................................................215
Theoretical maximum density and specific gravity of HMA (AASHTO
T209/ASTM D2041/CTM 309) ................................................................140
Thickness or height of compacted bituminous paving mixture
specimens (ASTM D3549) .......................................................................45
Wet track abrasion of slurry seal (ASTM D3910) .....................................160
Rubberized asphalt (add to above rates) .............................................+25%
BRICK
Compression - cost for each, 5 required (ASTM C67) ................................55
Absorption - cost for each, 5 required (ASTM C67) ...................................55
METHOD $/TEST
AGGREGATE PROPERTIES
Bulk density and voids in aggregates (AASHTO T19/ASTM C29/ CTM 212) 55
Organic impurities in fine aggregate sand (AASHTO T21/ASTM C40/
CTM 213) .................................................................................................65
LA Rattler-smaller coarse aggregate <1.5” (AASHTO T96/ASTM C131/ CTM
211) ........................................................................................................215
LA Rattler-larger coarse aggregate 1-3” (AASHTO T96/ASTM C535/CTM
211) .......................................................................................................270
Apparent specific gravity of fine aggregate (AASHTO T84/ASTM C128/
CTM 208) .................................................................................................140
Specific gravity and absorption of coarse aggregate (ASTM C127/CTM
206) >#4 retained ..................................................................................110
Clay lumps, friable particles (AASHTO T112/ASTM C142).......................190
Durability Index (AASHTO T210/ASTM D3744/CTM 229) .........................215
Moisture content of aggregates by oven drying
(AASHTO T255/ASTM C566/CTM 226) ....................................................45
Uncompacted void content of fine aggregate
(AASHTO T304/ ASTM C1252/ CTM 234) ..............................................140
Percent of crushed particles (AASHTO T335/ASTM D5821/CTM 205) .....145
Flat & elongated particles in coarse aggregate (ASTM D4791/CTM 235) 230
Cleanness value of coarse aggregate (CTM 227) .....................................225
Soundness, magnesium (AASHTO T104/ASTM C88/CTM 214) ...............240
Soundness, sodium (AASHTO T104/ASTM C88/CTM 214) .......................695
MASONRY
Mortar cylinders 2” x 4” (ASTM C780) ........................................................35
Grout prisms 3” x 6” (ASTM C1019) ............................................................35
Masonry cores compression, ≤6” diameter - testing only (ASTM C42).....45
Masonry core shear testing (Title 24) ........................................................85
Veneer bond strength, cost for each - 5 required (ASTM C482) ................60
CMU compression to size 8” x 8” x 16” - 3 required (ASTM C140) .............60
CMU moisture content, absorption & unit weight - 6 required (ASTM
C140) .......................................................................................................55
CMU linear drying shrinkage (ASTM C426) ..............................................190
CMU grouted prisms compression test ≤8” x 8” x 16” (ASTM C1314) .....215
CMU grouted prisms compression test > 8” x 8” x 16”(ASTM C1314) .....270
BEARING PADS/PLATES AND JOINT SEAL
Elastomeric bearing pads (Caltrans SS 51-3) .......................................1,060
Elastomeric bearing pad with hardness and compression tests
(Caltrans SS 51-3) ..............................................................................1,315
Type A Joint Seals (Caltrans SS 51-2) ...................................................1,735
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EQUIPMENT LIST
METHOD $/TEST
Type B Joint Seals (Caltrans SS 51-2) ...................................................1,640
Bearing plates (A536) ...............................................................................770
REINFORCING STEEL AND PRESTRESSING STRANDS
Rebar tensile test, ≤ up to No. 11 (ASTM A370)..........................................70
Rebar tensile test, ≥ No. 14 & over (ASTM A370)......................................215
Rebar bend test, up to No. 11 (ASTM A370) ...............................................70
Rebar bend test, ≥ No. 14 & over (ASTM A370) ........................................215
Resistance butt-welded hoops/bars, tensile test, ≤ up to No. 10 (CTM
670) .........................................................................................................70
Resistance butt-welded hoops/bars, tensile test, ≥ No. 11 & over
(CTM 670).....................................................................................................90
Mechanical rebar splice, tensile test, ≤ up to No. 11 (CTM 670) ...............70
Mechanical rebar splice, slip test, ≤ up to No. 11 (CTM 670) .....................45
Mechanical rebar splice, tensile test, ≥ No. 14 & over (CTM 670) ...........215
Mechanical rebar splice, slip test, ≥ No. 14 & over (CTM 670) .................215
Headed rebar splice, tensile test, ≤ up to No. 11 (CTM 670) .....................70
Headed rebar splice, tensile test, ≥ No. 14 & over (CTM 670) .................215
Epoxy coated rebar/dowel film thickness (coating) test (ASTM A775/
A934) .......................................................................................................50
Epoxy coated rebar/dowel continuity (Holiday) test
(ASTM A775/A934) ...................................................................................70
Epoxy coated rebar flexibility/bend test, up to No. 11
(ASTM A775/A934) ....................................................................................50
Prestressing wire, tension (ASTM A416) ..................................................190
Sample preparation (cutting) ...................................................................55
METHOD $/TEST
STREET LIGHTS/SIGNALS
LED Luminaires / Signal Modules / Countdown Pedestrian Signal Face
Modules (Caltrans RSS 86) ................................................................1,390
SPRAY APPLIED FIREPROOFING
Unit weight (density, ASTM E605) ..............................................................65
FASTENERS / BOLTS / RODS
F3125 GR A307, A325 Bolts, tensile test, ≤ up to 1-1/4” diameter, plain
(ASTM A370) ............................................................................................70
F3125 GR A307, A325 Bolts, tensile test, ≤ up to 1-1/4” diameter,
galvanized (ASTM A370) .........................................................................80
A490 Bolts, tensile test, ≤ up to 1-1/4” diameter, plain (ASTM A370) .......70
A490 Bolts, tensile test, ≤ up to 1-1/4” diameter, galvanized
(ASTM A370) ................................................................................................80
A593 Bolts, tensile test, ≤ up to 1-1/4” diameter, stainless steel (ASTM
A370) ........................................................................................................70
F1554 Bolts, tensile test, ≤ up to 1-1/4” diameter, plain (ASTM A370) ...110
F1554 Bolts, tensile test, ≤ up to 1-1/4” diameter, galvanized (
ASTM A370) ..........................................................................................130
SAMPLE TRANSPORT
Pick-up and delivery (weekdays, per trip,
<50 mile radius from our office) .......................................................110
ITEM $ UNIT
1/4 inch Grab plates ............................................................................5 each
1/4 inch Tubing (bonded) ..............................................................0.60 foot
1/4 inch Tubing (single) ..................................................................0.40 foot
3/8 inch Tubing, clear vinyl ...........................................................0.60 foot
4-Gas meter (RKI Eagle or similar)/GEM 2000 ................................140 day
Air flow meter and purge pump (200 cc/min) ..................................55 day
Box of 24 soil drive-sample rings ....................................................130 box
Brass sample tubes ...........................................................................11 each
Caution tape (1000-foot roll) ............................................................22 each
Combination lock or padlock ...........................................................15 each
Compressed air tank and regulator ..................................................55 day
Concrete coring machine (≤6-inch-dia) ..........................................160 day
Consumables (gloves, rope, soap, tape, etc.) ..................................40 day
Core sample boxes ............................................................................30 each
Crack monitor Two-Dimensional......................................................30 each
Crack monitor Thee-Dimensional ....................................................40 each
Cutoff saws, reciprocating, electric (Sawzall®) ................................80 day
D-Meter Walking Floor Profiler .......................................................110 day
Disposable bailers .............................................................................25 each
Disposable bladders .........................................................................20 each
Dissolved oxygen meter ....................................................................50 day
DOT 55-gallon containment drum with lid ......................................85 drum
Double-ring infiltrometer ................................................................135 day
Dual-stage interface probe ...............................................................85 day
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer .........................................................430 day
Generator, portable gasoline fueled, 3,500 watts ............................90 day
Global Positioning System/Laser Range Finder ...............................80 day
Hand auger set ..................................................................................90 day
HDPE safety fence (≤100 feet) ...........................................................40 roll
Horiba U-51 water quality meter ....................................................135 day
Light tower (towable vertical mast) ...............................................150 day
Magnehelic gauge .............................................................................15 day
Manometer ........................................................................................25 day
Mileage (will adjust with IRS published rate) ................................0.67 mile
ITEM $ UNIT
Moisture test kit (excludes labor to perform test, ASTM E1907) .....65 test
Nuclear moisture and density gauge ...............................................88 day
Electrical moisture and density gauge ............................................88 Day
Pachometer .......................................................................................50 day
Particulate Monitor .........................................................................135 day
pH/Conductivity/Temperature meter ..............................................60 day
Photo-Ionization Detector (PID) .....................................................130 day
Pump, Typhoon 2 or 4 stage .............................................................55 day
QED bladder pump w/QED control box ..........................................175 day
Quire fee – Phase I only ...................................................................250 each
Resistivity field meter and pins ......................................................200 day
Slip / threaded cap, 2-inch or 4-inch diameter, PVC Schedule 40 ...20 each
Slope inclinometer ..........................................................................250 day
Soil sampling T-handle (Encore).......................................................10 day
Soil sampling tripod ..........................................................................40 day
Speedy (R) moisture tester ...............................................................10 day
Stainless steel bailer..........................................................................60 day
Submersible pump with controller ................................................180 day
Submersible pump/transfer pump, 10-25 gpm ...............................65 day
Support service truck usage (well installation, etc.) .....................250 day
Survey/fence stakes ..........................................................................10 each
Tedlar® bags ......................................................................................25 each
Traffic cones (≤25)/barricades (single lane) .....................................55 day
Turbidity meter .................................................................................80 day
Tyvek® suit (each) ..............................................................................25 each
Vapor sampling box...........................................................................65 day
Vehicle usage (carrying equipment).................................................20 hour
VelociCalc ..........................................................................................40 day
Visqueen (20 x 100 feet) ..................................................................130 roll
Water level indicator (electronic well sounder) <300 feet deep well 100 day
ZIPLEVEL®...........................................................................................40 day
Other specialized geotechnical and environmental testing and
monitoring equipment are available, and priced per site
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Expiration: This fee schedule is effective through
December 31, 2024 after which non-prevailing wage rates
for remaining or additional services will increase by 4% on
January 1st of each year.
Proposal Expiration: Proposals are valid for at least 30
days, subject to change after 30 days; unless otherwise
stated in an attached proposal.
Prevailing Wages: Our fees for prevailing wage work are
based upon California prevailing wage laws and wage
determinations. Unless specifically indicated in our
proposal, costs for apprentice are not included. If we are
required to have an apprentice on your project, additional
fees will be charged. Prevailing wage rates will increase by
$8 on July 1st of each year.
Overtime: Standard overtime rate is per California Labor
Law and is billed at 1.5 or 2 times their hourly billing rate.
Overtime rate for non-exempt field personnel working
on a Verdantas observed holiday is billed at 2 times their
hourly billing rate. Overtime rate for Prevailing wage work
is per the California Department of Industrial Relations
(DIR) determination and is multiplied at 1.5 to 2 times
their hourly billing rate for overtime and double-time,
respectively.
Expert Witness Time: Expert witness deposition and
testimony will be charged at 2 times hourly rates listed on
the previous pages, with a minimum charge of four hours
per day.
Minimum Field Hourly Charges: For Field Technicians,
Special Inspectors or any on-site (field) materials testing
services:
4 hours: 4-hour minimum charge up to the first four
hours of work.
8 hours: 8-hour minimum charge for over four hours
of work, up to eight hours.
Project time accrued includes portal to portal
travel time.
Insurance & Limitation of Liability: These rates are
predicated on standard insurance coverage and a limit
of Verdantas’ liability equal to our total fees for a given
project.
Outside Direct Costs: Heavy equipment, subcontractor
fees and expenses, project-specific permits and/or
licenses, project-specific supplemental insurance, travel,
subsistence, project-specific parking charges, shipping,
reproduction, and other reimbursable expenses will be
invoiced at cost plus 20%, unless billed directly to and
paid by client.
Invoicing: Invoices are rendered monthly, payable
upon receipt in United States dollars. A service charge of
1½-percent per month will be charged for late payment.
Client Disclosures: Client agrees to provide all
information in Client’s possession about actual or
possible presence of buried utilities and hazardous
materials on the project site, prior to fieldwork, and
agrees to reimburse Verdantas for all costs related to
unanticipated discovery of utilities and/or hazardous
materials. Client is also responsible for providing safe
and legal access to the project site for all Verdantas field
personnel.
Earth Material Samples: Quoted testing unit rates are
for soil and/or rock (earth) samples free of hazardous
materials. Additional costs will accrue beyond these
standard testing unit rates for handling, testing and/
or disposing of soil and/or rock containing hazardous
materials. Hazardous materials will be returned to the
site or the site owner’s designated representative at
additional cost not included in listed unit rates. Standard
turn-around time for geotechnical-laboratory test results
is 10 working days. Samples will be stored for 2 months
following completion of assigned tests, after which they
will be discarded. Prior documented notification is
required if samples need to be stored for a longer time. A
monthly storage fee of $15 per bag and $6 per sleeve or
tube will be applied. Quoted unit rates are only for earth
materials sampled in California. There may be additional
cost for handling imported samples.
Construction Material Samples: After all designated
breaks for a given sample set meet specified compressive
at design age or other client-designated strength, all
“hold” cylinders or specimens will be automatically
disposed of, unless specified in writing prior to the 28-
day break. Unless specifically requested otherwise, all
other construction materials will be disposed of after
completion of testing and reporting.
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AGREEMENT WITH WATER WORKS ENGINEERS, LLC TO PROVIDE
ON-CALL WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 18TH day of February, 2025 by and between
Water Works Engineers, LLC, an Arizona limited liability company (“Consultant”), and the City
of Santa Ana, a charter city and municipal corporation organized and existing under the
Constitution and laws of the State of California (“City”).
RECITALS
A.On June 25, 2024, the City issued Request for Proposals No. 24-083, by which it sought
Consultants to provide on-call water resources engineering services on behalf of the City
of Santa Ana’s Public Works Agency.
B.Consultant submitted a responsive proposal that was among those selected by the City.
Consultant represents that it is able and willing to provide the services described in the
scope of work that was included in RFP No. 24-083 and attached as Exhibit A.
Consultant’s proposal shall be incorporated by reference as though fully attached here to
this Agreement.
C.Consultant was selected as one of nine (9) vendors which qualified for this engagement.
Only those consultants approved by the City Council on February 18, 2025 shall be eligible
to be engaged by the City for these services.
D.In undertaking the performance of this Agreement, Consultant represents that it is
knowledgeable in its field and that any services performed by Consultant under this
Agreement will be performed in compliance with such standards as may reasonably be
expected from a professional consulting firm in the field.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual and respective promises, and subject to the
terms and conditions hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1.SCOPE OF SERVICES
On an on-call basis, and the City’s sole discretion, Consultant shall perform during the term
of this Agreement, the tasks and obligations including all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and
incidental customary work required to fully and adequately complete the services described and
set forth in Scope of Services - Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2.COMPENSATION
a.City neither warrants nor guarantees any minimum or maximum compensation to
Consultant shall be paid only for actual services performed under this Agreement at the
rates and charges identified in Exhibit B. Consultant is one of nine (9) consultants
selected under RFP 24-083. The total compensation for these services provided by all
such consultants selected under RFP 24-083 shall not exceed the shared aggregate
amount of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) during the term of the Agreement,
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including any extension periods.
b. Payment by City shall be made within forty-five (45) days following receipt of proper
invoice evidencing work performed, subject to City accounting procedures. City and
Consultant agree that all payments due and owing under this Agreement shall be made
through Automated Clearing House (ACH) transfers. Consultant agrees to execute the
City’s standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required
documentation. Upon verification of the data provided, the City will be authorized to
deposit payments directly into Consultant’s account(s) with financial institutions.
Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standards of performance
set forth in the Recitals which may reasonably be expected by City.
3. TERM
This Agreement shall commence on the date first written above for a three (3) year term
with the option for the City to grant up to two (2) one (1) year renewals, exercisable by a writing
by the City Manager and the City Attorney, unless terminated earlier in accordance with Section
15, below.
4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Agreement, be construed to be an
independent Consultant and not an employee of the City. This Agreement is not intended nor shall
it be construed to create an employer-employee relationship, a joint venture relationship, or to
allow the City to exercise discretion or control over the professional manner in which Consultant
performs the services which are the subject matter of this Agreement; however, the services to be
provided by Consultant shall be provided in a manner consistent with all applicable standards and
regulations governing such services. Consultant shall pay all salaries and wages, employer's social
security taxes, unemployment insurance and similar taxes relating to employees and shall be
responsible for all applicable withholding taxes.
5. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement creates a non-exclusive and perpetual license for City to copy, use,
modify, reuse, or sublicense any and all copyrights, designs, and other intellectual property
embodied in plans, specifications, studies, drawings, estimates, and other documents or works of
authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, including but not limited to, physical
drawings or data magnetically or otherwise recorded on computer diskettes, which are prepared or
caused to be prepared by Consultant under this Agreement (“Documents & Data”). Consultant
shall require all subcontractors to agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and
perpetual license for any Documents & Data the subcontractor prepares under this Agreement.
Consultant represents and warrants that Consultant has the legal right to license any and all
Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representation and warranty in regard to
Documents & Data which were provided to Consultant by the City. City shall not be limited in
any way in its use of the Documents and Data at any time, provided that any such use not within
the purposes intended by this Agreement shall be at City’s sole risk.
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6. INSURANCE
Prior to undertaking performance of work under this Agreement, Consultant shall maintain
and shall require any subcontractors to obtain and maintain insurance as described below for the
entire Term of this Agreement against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property which
may arise from or in connection with services, products and materials supplied to City. Total cost
of such insurance shall be borne by Consultant.
MINIMUM SCOPE AND LIMIT OF INSURANCE
1. Commercial General Liability (CGL): Insurance Services Office Form CG 00
01covering CGL on an “occurrence” basis, including products and completed operations,
property damage, bodily injury and personal & advertising injury with limits no less than
$2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate. Required policy limits can be met
with primary and umbrella/excess insurance policies.
2. Automobile Liability: Insurance Services Office Form CA 00 01 covering Code 1 (any
auto), with limits no less than $1,000,000 combined single limits. In the event C onsultant
does not maintain commercial automobile liability insurance, City will accept evidence of
personal automobile insurance.
3. Workers’ Compensation: as required by the State of California, with Statutory Limits,
and Employer’s Liability Insurance with limit of no less than $1,000,000 per accident,
policy or employee, for bodily injury or disease. Coverage is not required if Consultant has
no employees and signs request to waive such insurance.
4. Professional Liability Insurance: with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence or
claim, and $2,000,000 aggregate.
If Consultant maintains broader coverage and/or higher limits than the minimum requirements for
each line of coverage shown above, City requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or the higher limits maintained by Consultant. Any available insurance proceeds in excess of
the specified minimum limits of insurance and coverage shall be available to City.
Other Insurance Provisions
The above required insurance policies are to contain or be endorsed to contain the following
provisions:
1. City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers are to be
covered as additional insureds, under Consultant’s CGL, Professional Liability, and
Automobile Liability policies, with respect to any liability arising out of work or operations
performed by or on behalf of the Instructor including materials, parts, equipment, and
personnel furnished in connection with such work or operations.
2. Consultant’s Insurance company(ies) agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against City,
its City Council, its officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers for losses paid
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under the terms of any policy which arise from work performed by Consultant under this
Agreement.
3. For any claims related to this contract, Consultant’s insurance coverage shall be primary
and any insurance maintained by City, its City Council, its officers, officials, employees,
agents, or volunteers shall not contribute with it.
4. A severability of interest provision must apply for all the additional insureds, ensuring that
Consultant’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom a claim is made
or suit is brought, except with respect to the insurer’s limits of liability.
5. Insurance policies required herein shall provide that coverage shall not be canceled,
suspended, voided, reduced in coverage or in limits, non-renewed by the carrier, or
materially changed except after thirty (30) days prior written notice has been given to City.
Ten (10) days prior written notice shall be provided to City for policy cancellation or non-
renewal due to non-payment of premium.
6. Certificate Holder on each Evidence of Insurance certificate shall be: City of Santa Ana,
Attention: Public Works Agency, 20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21), Santa Ana, CA 92701.
The name and location of project must be included in the Description of Operations section
of each certificate.
Self-Insured Retentions
Self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City. The City may require the
Consultant to purchase coverage with a lower retention or provide proof of ability to pay losses
and related investigations, claim administration, and defense expenses within the retention.
Acceptability of Insurers
Insurance is to be placed with insurers authorized to conduct business in the State of California
with a current A.M. Best rating of no less than A:VII, unless otherwise acceptable to City.
Verification of Coverage
Consultant shall furnish City with original Certificates of Insurance including all required
amendatory endorsements (or copies of the applicable policy language effecting coverage required
by this clause) and a copy of the Declarations and Endorsement Page of the CGL policy listing all
policy endorsements before work begins. However, failure to obtain the required documents prior
to the work beginning shall not waive Consultant’s obligation to provide them.
City reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies,
including endorsements required by these specifications, at any time.
Special Risks or Circumstances
City reserves the right to modify these requirements, including limits, based on the nature of the
risk, prior experience, insurer, coverage, or other special circumstances.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant agrees to defend, and shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers,
agents, employees, contractors, special counsel, and representatives from liability: (1) for personal
injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief arising out of claims for
personal injury, including death, and claims for property damage, which may arise from the
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negligent operations of the Consultant, its subcontractors, agents, employees, or other persons
acting on its behalf which relates to the services described in section 1 of this Agreement; and (2)
from any claim that personal injury, damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable
relief is due by reason of the terms of or effects arising from this Agreement. This indemnity and
hold harmless agreement applies to all claims for damages, just compensation, restitution, judicial
or equitable relief suffered, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of the events referred to in
this Section or by reason of the terms of, or effects, arising from this Agreement. The Consultant
further agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and pay all costs for the defense of the City, including
fees and costs for special counsel to be selected by the City, regarding any action by a third party
challenging the validity of this Agreement, or asserting that personal injury, damages, just
compensation, restitution, judicial or equitable relief due to personal or property rights arises by
reason of the terms of, or effects arising from this Agreement. City may make all reasonable
decisions with respect to its representation in any legal proceeding. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
to the extent Consultant’s services are subject to Civil Code Section 2782.8, the above indemnity
shall be limited, to the extent required by Civil Code Section 2782.8, to claims that arise out of,
pertain to, or relate to the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of the Consultant.
8.INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shall defend and indemnify the City, its officers, agents, representatives, and
employees against any and all liability, including cost s, for infringement of any United States’
letters patent, trademark, or copyright infringement, including costs, contained in the work product
or documents provided by Consultant to the City pursuant to this Agreement.
9.RECORDS
Consultant shall keep records and invoices in connection with the work to be performed
under this Agreement. Consultant shall maintain complete and accurate records with respect to
the costs incurred under this Agreement and any services, expenditures, and disbursements
charged to the City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by
law, from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement. All such records and
invoices shall be clearly identifiable. Consultant shall allow a representative of the City to
examine, audit, and make transcripts or copies of such records and any other documents created
pursuant to this Agreement during regular business hours. Consultant shall allow inspection of all
work, data, documents, proceedings, and activities related to this Agreement for a period of three
(3) years from the date of final payment to Consultant under this Agreement.
10.CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultant receives from the City information which due to the nature of such
information is reasonably understood to be confidential and/or proprietary, Consultant agrees that
it shall not use or disclose such information except in the performance of this Agreement, and
further agrees to exercise the same degree of care it uses to protect its own information of like
importance, but in no event less than reasonable care. “Confidential Information” shall include all
nonpublic information. Confidential information includes not only written information, but also
information transferred orally, visually, electronically, or by other means. Confidential
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information disclosed to either party by any subsidiary and/or agent of the other party is covered
by this Agreement. The foregoing obligations of non-use and nondisclosure shall not apply to any
information that (a) has been disclosed in publicly available sources; (b) is, through no fault of the
Consultant disclosed in a publicly available source; (c) is in rightful possession of the Consultant
without an obligation of confidentiality; (d) is required to be disclosed by operation of law; or (e)
is independently developed by the Consultant without reference to information disclosed by the
City.
11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultant covenants that it presently has no interests and shall not have interests, direct
or indirect, which would conflict in any manner with performance of services specified under this
Agreement.
12. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shall not discriminate because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status,
sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender, medical conditions, genetic
information, or military and veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, o r disability, as defined
and prohibited by applicable law, in the recruitment, selection, teaching, training, utilization,
promotion, termination or other employment related activities or any services provided under this
Agreement. Consultant affirms that it is an equal opportunity employer and shall comply with all
applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
13. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement represents the complete and exclusive statement between the City and
Consultant, and supersedes any and all other agreements, oral or written, between the parties. In
the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any attachments hereto, the terms
of this Agreement shall prevail. This Agreement may not be modified except by written instrument
signed by the City and by an authorized representative of Consultant. The parties agree that any
terms or conditions of any purchase order or other instrument that are inconsistent with, or in
addition to, the terms and conditions hereof, shall not bind or obligate Consultant or the City. Each
party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations, inducements, promises or
agreements, orally or otherwise, have been made by any party, or anyone acting on behalf of any
party, which is not embodied herein.
14. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as this Agreement is intended to secure the specialized services of Consultant,
Consultant may not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any interest herein without the prior
written consent of the City and any such assignment, transfer, delegation or subcontract without
the City's prior written consent shall be considered null and void. Nothing in this Agreement shall
be construed to limit the City’s ability to have any of the services which are the subject to this
Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Consultants retained by City.
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15. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminated by the City upon thirty (30) days written notice of
termination. In such event, Consultant shall be entitled to receive and the City shall pay Consultant
compensation for all services performed by Consultant prior to receipt of such notice of
termination, subject to the following conditions:
a. As a condition of such payment, the Executive Director may require Consultant to
deliver to the City all work product(s) completed as of such date, and in such case
such work product shall be the property of the City unless prohibited by law, and
Consultant consents to the City's use thereof for such purposes as the City deems
appropriate.
b. Payment need not be made for work which fails to meet the standard of
performance specified in the Recitals of this Agreement.
16. WAIVER
No waiver of breach, failure of any condition, or any right or remedy contained in or
granted by the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by
the party waiving the breach, failure, right or remedy. No waiver of any breach, failure or right, or
remedy shall be deemed a waiver of any other breach, failure, right or remedy, whether or not
similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a continuing waiver unless the writing so specifies.
17. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executed and delivered in the State of California and the validity,
interpretation, performance, and enforcement of any of the clauses of this Agreement shall be
determined and governed by the laws of the State of California. Both parties further agree that
Orange County, California, shall be the venue for any action or proceeding that may be brought or
arise out of, in connection with or by reason of this Agreement.
18. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultant shall, throughout the term of this Agreement, maintain all necessary licenses,
permits, approvals, waivers, and exemptions necessary for the provision of the services hereunder
and required by the laws and regulations of the United States, the State of California, the City of
Santa Ana and all other governmental agencies. Consultant shall notify the City immediately and
in writing of its inability to obtain or maintain such permits, licenses, approvals, waivers, and
exemptions. Said inability shall be cause for termination of this Agreement.
19. NOTICE
Any notice, tender, demand, delivery, or other communication pursuant to this Agreement
shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be properly given if delivered in person or mailed by
first class or certified mail, postage prepaid, or sent by fax or other telegraphic communication in
the manner provided in this Section, to the following persons:
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To City:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
With courtesy copies to:
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-21)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California 92702
To Consultant:
A party may change its address by giving notice in writing to the other party. Thereafter,
any communication shall be addressed and transmitted to the new address. If sent by mail,
communication shall be effective or deemed to have been given three (3) days after it has been
deposited in the United States mail, duly registered or certified, with postage prepaid, and
addressed as set forth above. If sent by fax, communication shall be effective or deemed to have
been given twenty-four (24) hours after the time set forth on the transmission report issued by the
transmitting facsimile machine, addressed as set forth above. For purposes of calculating these
time frames, weekends, federal, state, County or City holidays shall be excluded.
20.MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a.Each undersigned represents and warrants that its signature herein below has the
power, authority and right to bind their respective parties to each of the terms of
this Agreement, and shall indemnify City fully, including reasonable costs and
attorney’s fees, for any injuries or damages to City in the event that such authority
or power is not, in fact, held by the signatory or is withdrawn.
b.All Exhibits referenced herein and attached hereto shall be incorporated as if fully
set forth in the body of this Agreement.
[signature page to follow]
Water Works Engineers, LLC
Attn: Andrew Borgic, Project Manager
21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Ste. 590
Torrance, CA 90503
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement the date and year first
above written.
ATTEST: CITY OF SANTA ANA
Jennifer L. Hall Alvaro Nuñez
City Clerk City Manager
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
SONIA R. CARVALHO WATER WORKS ENGINEERS, LLC
City Attorney
By:
Kyle Nellesen
Assistant City Attorney (title)
Tax ID#
RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL:
Nabil Saba, P.E.
Executive Director
Public Works Agency
Michael J. Fisher, PE
Sr. Technical Lead / Managing Member
Nabil Saba Digitally signed by Nabil
Saba
Date: 2025.01.29
13:38:58 -08'00'
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Contractor/Consultant shall perform services as set forth below.
INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Ana intends (City) to select several qualified firms to provide professional
services for a variety of projects and programs on an as-needed or “on-call” basis. Each firm
selected will enter into a Professional Services Agreement to provide such services. Throughout
the term of the Professional Services Agreement, the City may request task order proposals for
individual projects and/or programs as the need for such services arises. The task order proposal
fee shall be based on the hourly rates provided by the firm in response to this RFP.
If a task order proposal is selected, a Notice-to-Proceed will be issued based on an agreed-upon
specific scope of services and fee for that task order. The firm may utilize in-house staff and/or
sub-consultants to complete each task order. For specialized work for which the prime
consultant shall require a sub-consultant, the prime consultant shall serve as an
administrative liaison between the City and the sub-consultant, and include these
administrative costs in their proposed project management fees.
Prime consultant mark-ups for sub-consultant work will not be allowed.
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Provide professional engineering services for planning, design, and construction support for
domestic water, recycled water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and related facility projects.
In general, each task order shall include, at minimum, the following project management
services:
Project Schedule
Create schedules with the critical milestones for the major tasks involved in a project.
Update the schedule monthly, or more often, as required by the City. Schedules shall be
submitted in PDF format unless other format is requested by the City.
Meetings
Attend meetings and/or job walks, as requested by the City. Prepare meeting agendas
and meeting minutes.
EXHIBIT I
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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Monthly Project Status Report
Prepare Monthly Project Status Reports that show an accurate accountability of work
effort rendered and a continuous appraising and monitoring of both work progress and
financial conditions on a project.
The fee for project management services, including time and related expenses, shall be included
in each task order proposal.
Firms may propose on any category listed below (1-5). The services to be performed may
include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
1. PLANNING, RESOURCES, AND DESIGN
Provide water engineering services to conduct water capital improvement projects, which
may involve one or multiple disciplines, including planning studies, hydraulic modeling,
feasibility studies, design of pipelines, wells, pump stations, pressure regulating stations,
reservoirs, water quality and water treatment, waste and recycled water quality and
treatment, hydrogeology, engineering support during construction, and encompassing
associated services such as Architecture, Structural, Civil, Mechanical, HVAC, Landscape
Architecture, Geotechnical, Environmental, Electrical, Instrumentation, and Control.
a. Planning Studies and Feasibility Studies
Provide engineering, financial, and planning services to perform pipeline alignment and
facility siting studies, water system planning studies, recycled water system planning and
feasibility studies, water demand and supply studies, rate studies, asset management,
and other studies that may be required in water system planning. Provide consulting
services related to water resources and conservation. Studies may include water supply
assessments, water supply verifications, urban water management plans, water use
surveys and others studies that may be required for water resources and conservation
programs
b. Hydraulic Modeling
Perform Water System Master Planning including Comprehensive Studies, Hydraulic
Analysis, Transient Analysis, Fire Flow Analysis, and Flow Optimization.
c. Condition Assessment
Provide comprehensive condition assessment of the City’s water system, including
seismic, structural, security and vulnerability. Assessment of the structural integrity of the
pipe shall include identifying leaks, pipe damage, pipe defect, loss of pipe wall thickness
due to corrosion or erosion, etc., along the length of the pipe. Provide reports and
memorandums with maps and exhibits as required to detail results of the study including
likelihood of failure, risk and consequence of failure. Reports and/or technical
memorandums shall also include detailed explanation of data collected and used for the
study, any assumptions made as well as recommendations for short-term and long-term
risk mitigation strategies.
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d. Design Services
Provide consulting services for the design of water facilities, including water wells, pump
stations, pressure regulating stations, reservoirs, water quality and treatment, water
mains, recycled water supply and distribution facilities, associated appurtenances, as well
as other related components of the facilities such as buildings, landscape, grading,
drainage, etc. for a complete and operative project.
e. Other Related Services
Provide other related services including, but not limited to, the following:
i. Architecture
Provide consulting services for architectural design, architectural renderings, line-
of-sight analyses, building sections, code interpretation issues and other
architectural related issue.
ii. Structural
Provide consulting services for structural investigations of the City’s existing
facilities, seismic analysis, miscellaneous structural calculations, and design on
the City’s existing and proposed systems and structures.
iii.Civil
Provide consulting services for general engineering services as required for the
project. Scope of work may include but is not limited to site design, street
improvements, grading, drainage, preparation of Water Quality Management,
Erosion Control, and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and related
calculations and reports as necessary.
iv. Mechanical, HVAC
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
and replacement of existing mechanical and HVAC systems, including piping,
plumbing, support systems, controls, code interpretation, and related calculations
as necessary.
v. Landscape Architecture
Provide consulting services for landscape architecture design, including landscape
planting plans, renderings and views of proposed landscape plantings, and
landscape installation inspection services. Provide consultation for irrigation
system design and inspection.
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vi. Geotechnical Engineering Services
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests,
laboratory tests, and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a
project site area and prepare geotechnical reports of final design and construction
recommendations. Field explorations may require drilling plans and classification
of underlying soils and must be done under the supervision of a licensed
geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may include slope
stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California
Department of Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other
City requirements. Provide seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic
criteria, as needed, for project design.
vii. Hydrogeology
Provide consulting services on groundwater issues related to and including
rehabilitation of existing potable water production wells, siting and design of new
potable water production wells, destruction of inactive wells, evaluation of
contamination plumes, and groundwater modeling. Evaluate the hydrogeology of
proposed potable water production well sites and investigate proposed wells.
Determine design parameters and requirements necessary to drill, operate, and
maintain proposed wells; proposed well construction (casing diameter, locations
of perforated intervals); and proposed operation of wells. Prepare Drinking Water
Source Assessment and Protection (DWSAP) plans for proposed potable water
production wells.
Provide inspection, hydrogeologic analysis and recommendations during new
potable water production well drilling and existing well destruction activities,
including, but not limited to, on site consulting geologists, geological sampling and
formation analysis, geophysical logging and interpretation, sieve analyses, final
well construction recommendations, and quality assurance and assistance in
achieving conformance with the construction specifications and applicable codes
and standards.
viii. Environmental Compliance Services
Provide consulting services for the preparation of environmental documents and
support studies to comply with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which
may include an Initial Study, Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration,
Addendum, or Environmental Impact Report, or Supplement or Subsequent EIR,
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) when complying with federal grants,
permit applications with support studies, aesthetic simulations, and other
environmental compliance tasks that may be needed.
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ix. Recycled Water Compliance
Provide assistance with compliance requirements for recycled water treatment and
distribution system monitoring and reporting.
x. Electrical, Instrumentation & Control Services
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing
electrical systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical
panels, and instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems.
xi. Engineering Support During Bidding and Construction
Review and respond to RFI’s and review and approve shop drawings submitted by
contractor for conformance with the contract documents. Review progress reports
and payments as required. Prepare supplementary sketches and details, as
required, to resolve field construction problems that may be encountered. Provide
project inspection as needed. Provide assistance in ensuring regulatory
compliance, as needed. Prepare the “as constructed” corrections to the original
drawings and specifications. Attend meetings on behalf of the City and assist in
Public Relations, as needed.
xii. Plan Check Services
Provide consulting services for plan checking improvement plans to determine
compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, policies, rules, ordinances, and
codes.
2. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Provide construction management and inspection services during construction. The tasks of
construction management and inspection shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Construction Management and Coordination with Contractor
Provide construction management and coordinate as needed for the project. Review and coordinate
construction schedule and activities; conduct and attend meetings on behalf of the City. Provide
permit compliance documentation, follow up, and support for all permits and clearances required
on a project. The construction management team may also be asked to attend meetings and assist
in maintaining public relations as needed.
b. Project Administration
Provide review of, recommend, and prepare change order(s) and/or extra work order(s)
as needed on construction project. Coordinate and process RFI’s and shop drawings
submittals, and ensure construction conformance with the contract documents. Review
and adjust progress pay estimates prepared and submitted by the contractor for
conformance with the contract documents.
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c. Construction Inspection
Provide construction inspection by qualified inspectors and maintain daily inspection
reports, construction progress reports, and project logs, etc., of the progress of the
construction work. Secure record drawing information from the construction contractor.
Provide start-up support for a Project, including final acceptance testing, support, and
final completion sign off. Prepare the Final Construction Report.
3. PIPELINE DESIGN
Provide consulting services for the design of water mains, transmission mains, siphons and
associated appurtenances. Provide preliminary and final design services including the
preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates. Provide bidding assistance,
construction support, and final as-builts as needed for projects.
4. ELECTRICAL, INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL SERVICES
Provide consultation, engineering, and design services on modification, upgrade,
troubleshooting, restarting, adjusting control settings, and replacement of existing electrical
systems, including motor control centers, motor starters, electrical panels, and
instrumentation and control systems, including SCADA systems components,
instrumentation, communication system components, security cameras, door/gate access
controls, information technology for SCADA system and cybersecurity support for
PLC/HMI/OIT software and custom applications for the City Water System.
5. GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING SERVICES
Conduct geotechnical investigations, including field explorations and tests, laboratory tests,
and seismic investigations, to assess the general conditions of a project site area and prepare
geotechnical reports of final design and construction recommendations. Field explorations
may require drilling plans and classification of underlying soils and must be done under the
supervision of a licensed geotechnical engineer or registered geologist. Investigations may
include slope stability analysis of reservoir embankments, foundations, retaining walls, and
dams and earthen dam monitoring and inspection to comply with California Department of
Water Resources, Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) and other City requirements. Provide
seismic hazard analyses and site-specific seismic criteria, as needed, for project design.
Proposals shall explicitly state which category listed above (1-5) is being proposing on. If there
are any exceptions to the core of requested services above, proposers shall list said exceptions
in their proposal (matrix form).
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND PROJECT DELIVERABLES
The Consultant’s services for plans specifications and estimates (PS&E) for engineering projects
and special studies/investigations shall be in conformance, if applicable, with the following: Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations (California Building Standards Code), American Water
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Works Association, California Department of Transportation, Americans with Disabilities Act,
City of Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC), professional Standards established by the City, and
any other federal, state, or local guidelines required in the project.
As part of the PS&E package, the Consultant shall prepare the special provisions pertaining to
the items of work included in the plans that are not addressed on the latest editions of the
applicable standards.
The Consultant shall have complete responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of all
documents and plans prepared. The plans will be reviewed by the City of Santa Ana for
conformity with the requirements of the Agreement. Reviews by the City of Santa Ana DO NOT
include detailed review or checking of design for the accuracy with which such designs are
depicted in the documents and the plans. The documents and plans furnished under the
Agreement shall be of a quality acceptable to the City of Santa Ana. The criteria for acceptance
shall be a product of neat appearance, well organized, technically and grammatically correct,
checked and dated, and having the maker and checker identified.
The Consultant shall have project management control procedures in effect during the entire
time work is being performed under the Agreement. This task shall include the following:
Project Management Plan- the consultant shall provide a detail management plan
including information and coordination with other agencies to ensure compliance and
completion of the (PS&E) packages. This plan shall include all milestones and task
breakdown for each of the tasks and subtasks included therein. The project management
shall be submitted to the Project Manager for review and within 15 calendar days of the
issued Notice to Proceed
Deliverables
Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QA/QC) Plan
Project Schedule/Invoicing
Project Correspondence
In case of conflict, ambiguities, discrepancies, errors, or omissions, the consultant shall submit
the matter to the City for clarification.
CITY RESPONSIBILITIES
The City will provide information in its possession relevant to the preparation of the required
information in the RFP. The City will provide only the staff assistance and the documentation
specifically in referred to herein.
Furnish scope of work and provide general direction as needed for the assigned project
All plan check coordination within the City
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Advertise, award, and administer of construction contract
Electronic files (sample plans & specifications, City of Santa Ana’s CADD Standards)
Electronic files for title sheets and sheet borders
Facilitate meeting space and coordination and City facilities
FEE PROPOSAL
In addition to Section III.B.3 (Submittal Requirements: Fee Proposal) fee schedule shall be
structured as follows:
The fee proposal shall include the firm’s standard hourly fee schedule, and/or project fee
schedule where applicable and as outlined in this document. A list of all positions and
hourly rates required to perform the services described herein.
A more detailed scope of work will be provided when/if a Task Order proposal is
requested of a consultant. All tasks orders shall include the staff title, hours, hourly rate
and totals as related to the project.
OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. The project will be implemented in compliance with the City of Santa Ana’s policies, as
well as Prevailing Wages and State/Federal Requirements.
2. The City regards the inclusion of California based designs, engineering, and construction
professionals, facilities, and services as part of the Team to be highly desirable, but not
mandatory.
3. The City reserves the right to amend this Request for Proposal by addendum prior to the
final dates of submission.
4. All reports, proposals, or other data or materials which are submitted shall become the
sole property of the City of Santa Ana with the exception of the confidential Financial
Capacity information and fee proposals.
5. All products used or developed in the execution of any contract resulting from this request
will remain in the public domain at the completion of this project.
6. The City has an affirmative action program. The purpose of the affirmative action program
is to encourage certified minority business enterprises and women business enterprises.
All submitting firms must have established affirmative action programs approvable by the
City. During the RFP stage, all firms will need to complete a “Certification of Non-
Discrimination by Contractors” for each firm on their team.
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EXHIBIT B
COMPENSATION
Fee Proposal including hourly rates if applicable
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P r o p o s a l N o . 2 4 - 0 8 3O n - C a l l W a t e r R e s o u r c e sE n g i n e e r i n g S e r v i c e sWater Works Engineers, LLC · 21515 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 590, Torrance, CA 90503 Telephone 310 750-7921- www.wwengineers.com Michael J. Fisher, PE Sr. Technical Lead/Managing Member (PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE & AUTHORIZED SIGNATOR)
July 23, 2024
Robert Aguirre, PE
City of Santa Ana -Public Works Agency
220 S. Daisy Ave., M-85
Santa Ana, CA 92703
RE: Rate Sheet for On-Call Water Resources Engineering Services
Water Works Engineers is pleased to submit the enclosed rate schedules to provide On-Call Water
Resources Engineering Services for the City of Santa Ana. As requested, we have enclosed one (1)
copy of our rate sheet.
If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please contact Andrew Borgic at (310) 750-7921 or
andrewb@wwengineers.com. Very Truly Yours, Andrew Borgic, PE Project Manager (PROPOSAL CONTACT)
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2024 Rate Sheet
Water Works Engineers, LLC
Classification Title Hourly Rate
AA1 Administrative 83.00
AA2 Senior Administrative 117.00
E0 Jr Engineer / Jr Field Engineer 117.00
E1 Staff Engineer 147.00
E1A Staff Engineer II 165.00
E2 Associate Engineer 180.00
E2A Associate Engineer II 191.00
E3 Project Engineer 203.00
E3A Project Engineer II 217.00
E4 Senior Project Engineer 235.00
E4A Senior Project Engineer II 253.00
E5 Principal Engineer 272.00
E5A Principal Engineer II 293.00
I1 Field Inspector 158.00
I2 Senior Inspector 177.00
I3 Supervising Inspector 197.00
T1 Drafter/Jr. Technician 100.00
T2 Designer/Sr. Technician 134.00
T3 Senior Designer 163.00
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Public Works Agency
www.santa-ana.org/pw
Item # 15
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 18, 2025
TOPIC: First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
AGENDA TITLE
Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for the First Street
Multimodal Boulevard Study (Project No. 25-6042) (Non-General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Regional Early Action
Planning 2.0 funding in the amount of $4,300,000 into the Public Services-Street
Safety Projects, State Grant-Indirect revenue account and appropriate the same
amount into the State Safety Projects, Improvements Other Than Building
expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve a Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority
in an amount not to exceed $4,300,000, for the evaluation and preliminary
design of the First Street Boulevard Study, effective upon full approval of the
agreement through December 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement
Program to include $4,300,000 in study and design funds for the First Street
Boulevard Multimodal Study (Project No. 25-6042).
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
First Street between Bristol Street and Tustin Avenue is a highly used corridor for all
modes of transportation. The Public Works Agency (PWA) recommends studying this
corridor for potential improvements within the existing street right of way. The
proposed study of the First Street segment has the ultimate goal of enhancing
efficiency, access, and safety for motorists, users of public transportation, bicyclists,
and pedestrians.
On April 12, 2023, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), in cooperation
with the City, submitted an application to Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) for Regional Early Action Planning (REAP 2.0) grant funding
which seeks to accelerate progress towards state housing goals and climate
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commitments through strengthened partnerships between the state, its regions, and
local entities. REAP 2.0 seeks to accelerate infill housing developments, reduce Vehicle
Miles Traveled, increase housing supply at all affordability levels, affirmatively further
fair housing, and facilitate the implementation of adopted regional and local plans to
achieve these goals.
On July 6, 2023, SCAG awarded OCTA $11 million in state funding REAP 2.0 grant
funds for 11 OCTA planning, outreach, transit, active transportation, and transit signal
priority projects, which included funding for the First Street Boulevard Multimodal Study.
The First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study will look at options to enhance
transportation along First Street by assessing the feasibility of various infrastructure
improvements through robust community outreach efforts, field data analyses, and
computer modeling. The General Plan, Mobility Element classifies this segment of
First Street as a Primary Arterial with a Class IV Cycle Track. A Primary Arterial is
characterized as a street with four travel lanes and a center median. A Class IV Cycle
Track is a bicycle lane separated and protected from vehicle travel lanes by barriers
such as concrete medians. The study evaluates pedestrian, bicycle, and transit
improvements that promote safety and transportation goals consistent with the City’s
General Plan. These potential improvements will benefit the Santa Ana residents who
utilize OCTA’s Route 64, one of the highest ridership bus routes in Orange County.
Route 64 services Orange County bus riders from the Westminster Mall to the Larwin
Square Shopping Mall in Tustin while traversing right through the heart of the City of
Santa Ana on First Street. The deliverables and projected schedule under this
planning grant are as follows:
•Award Consultant Contract (April 2025)
•Analyses and Assessment (April – December 2025)
•Outreach and Engagement (June – October 2025)
•Conceptual Planning (April – December 2025)
•Engineered Plan Production (January – June 2026)
Under the proposed cooperative agreement (Exhibit 1), the City agrees to complete
the study per the scope and guidelines approved by SCAG (Exhibit 2). The study will
include City in-house engineering project management and procurement of
consultants with up to $430,000 set aside to reimburse the City for staff time spent on
the study. Funds will be issued to the City on a reimbursement basis. An amendment
to the FY 24/25 Capital Improvements Program (Exhibit 3) is necessary to properly
document the additional project and funding in the current fiscal year.
Staff will return to Council for approval of the recommended improvements prior to
advancing to the final engineering plan production phase (December 2025). The study
must be completed by June 30, 2026. There is no requirement to construct the
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recommended project. At the completion of this study, the City will be positioned to
seek grant funds to carry out the infrastructure improvements as approved by City
Council.
Staff recommends the approval of the proposed Cooperative Agreement with OCTA
in order to identify the roles and responsibilities of each agency including provisions
from SCAG to ensure compliance with REAP 2.0 grant funding guidelines and identify
OCTA’s responsibilities for reimbursement and reporting to SCAG.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with the action.
FISCAL IMPACT
With the approval of the requested appropriation adjustment, $4,300,000 in REAP 2.0
grant funds will be recognized in the Public Services-Street Safety Projects, State
Grant-Indirect revenue account (No. 14717002-52027) and appropriate it for spending
in the Regional Early Action Planning Grant, Improvements Other Than Building
expenditure account (No. 14717613-66220). The following table summarizes the funds
budgeted for FY 2024-25. Any unspent budget in FY2024-25 will be included in future
year Carry Forward for City Council consideration.
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Street Safety
Programs
Regional Early Action
Plng Grt,
Improvements Other
Than Building
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TOTAL $4,300,000
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Cooperative Agreement
2. SCAG Scope & Guidelines
3. FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program Sheet
Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director – Public Works Agency
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
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EXHIBIT 1
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COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NO. C-4-2053
BETWEEN
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8 THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT(Agreement) is effective this __ day of ________2025
9 (“Effective Date”), by and between the Orange County Transportation Authority, 550 South Main Street,
P.O. Box 14184, Orange California 92863-1584, a public corporation of the State of California (herein
referred to as “AUTHORITY”) and the City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, California
92702, a municipal corporation duly organized and existing under the constitution and laws of the State
of California (herein referred to as “CITY”), each individually known as “PARTY”, and collectively referred
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RECITALS:
WHEREAS, AUTHORITY and CITY desire to enter into a Cooperative Agreement to define the
roles and responsibilities related to funding between AUTHORITY and CITY for final design and
construction of the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study Project as defined in the scope of work
provided in Exhibit A, herein incorporated by reference; (hereinafter referred to as “PROJECT”); and
WHEREAS, the PROJECT is funded with Regional Early Action Planning Grant Program of 2021
(hereinafter referred to as “REAP 2.0”) funds; and
WHEREAS, REAP 2.0 is a program that seeks to accelerate progress towards state housing
goals and climate commitments through a strengthened partnership between the state, its regions, and
local entities. REAP 2.0 seeks to accelerate infill housing development, reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled,
increase housing supply at all affordability levels, affirmatively further fair housing, and facilitate the
implementation of adopted regional and local plans to achieve these goals; and
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WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD)
administers REAP 2.0 in accordance with Health and Safety Code sections 50515.06 to 50515.10
(“Statues”) and REAP 2.0 guidelines for Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) applicants released
by HCD pursuant to the Statutes (herein referred to as “REAP 2.0 Guidelines”); and
WHEREAS, the Southern California Association of Governments (herein referred to as “SCAG”)
is the federally designated MPO for Southern California; and
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WHEREAS, the AUTHORITY submitted on behalf of the CITY and was awarded REAP 2.0
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WHEREAS, the AUTHORITY’s Board of Directors, at its July 24, 2023, meeting, approved
AUTHORITY’s financial commitment to the PROJECT of up to Four Million Three Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($4,300,000); and
WHEREAS, AUTHORITY will provide Four Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars
($4,300,000) in REAP 2.0 funds to the CITY; and
WHEREAS, CITY agrees to act as the lead agency for preliminary engineering, right-of-way,
construction and construction management of PROJECT; and
WHEREAS, this Agreement defines the specific terms and conditions and funding responsibilities
between the PARTIES for completion of PROJECT; and
WHEREAS, AUTHORITY and SCAG have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
regarding the administration and delivery of projects awarded REAP 2.0 funds. The MOU requires certain
flow-down provisions to be included in all agreements entered for this PROJECT. These provisions are
contained in Exhibit B to this Agreement ; and
WHEREAS, the AUTHORITY’s Board of Directors authorized this Agreement on January 27,
2025; and
WHEREAS, CITY’s City Council approved this Agreement on _____ day of
______________________ 2025.
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NOW, THEREFORE, it is mutually understood and agreed by AUTHORITY and CITY as follows:
ARTICLE 1. COMPLETE AGREEMENT
3 A.This Agreement, including any attachments incorporated herein and made applicable by
4 reference, constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the term(s) and condition(s) of this
Agreement between AUTHORITY and CITY concerning the PROJECT and it supersedes all prior
representations, understandings, and communications. The invalidity in whole or in part of any term or
condition of this Agreement shall not affect the validity of other term(s) or conditions(s) of this Cooperative
Agreement. The above-referenced Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated by reference
herein.
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condition(s) of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of AUTHORITY’s
right to such performance or to future performance of such term(s) or condition(s), and CITY's obligation
in respect thereto shall continue in full force and effect. Changes to any portion of this Agreement shall
not be binding upon AUTHORITY except when specifically confirmed in writing by an authorized
representative of AUTHORITY by way of a written amendment to this Agreement and issued in
accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
C.CITY’s failure to insist on any instance(s) of AUTHORITY’s performance of any term(s) or
condition(s) of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver or relinquishment of CITY’s right to such
performance or to future performance of such term(s) or condition(s), and AUTHORITY’s obligation in
respect thereto shall continue in full force and effect. Changes to any portion of this Agreement shall not
be binding upon CITY except when specifically confirmed in writing by an authorized representative of
CITY by way of a written amendment to this Agreement and issued in accordance with the provisions of
this Agreement.
ARTICLE 2. SCOPE OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement specifies the terms and conditions, roles and responsibilities of the PARTIES as
they pertain to the subjects and PROJECT addressed herein. Both PARTIES agree that each will
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cooperate and coordinate with the other in all activities covered by this Agreement and any other
supplemental agreements that may be required to facilitate purposes thereof.
ARTICLE 3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF AUTHORITY3
4 AUTHORITY agrees to the following responsibilities for the PROJECT:
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AUTHORITY shall provide assistance to CITY in securing the REAP funds.
6 AUTHORITY shall not be authorized to program any amount beyond what has been
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C. AUTHORITY shall review and approve CITY’s request for obligation of REAP funds prior
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D.AUTHORITY shall allocate the CITY’s share of the PROJECT in the amount not-to-
exceed Four Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,300,000) for the PROJECT using REAP funds.
E.AUTHORITY shall process all required documents from the CITY and invoice SCAG on
behalf of the CITY for the REAP funds.
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REAP funds.
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AUTHORITY shall submit all status reports as required by SCAG to maintain eligibility for
AUTHORITY shall inform CITY in writing of any requested changes or delays to the
reimbursement of the PROJECT.
ARTICLE 4. RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY
CITY agrees to the following responsibilities for the PROJECT:
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construct the PROJECT consistent with REAP 2.0 Goals and Objectives.
B. CITY shall act as the lead agency for the preliminary engineering, right-of-way,
construction and construction management of PROJECT.
CITY shall possess the legal authority to deliver this project and to finance, acquire, and
C.CITY is responsible for completing PROJECT in accordance with the funding plan (Exhibit
A), and to abide by all SCAG programming guidelines, flow-down provisions (Exhibit B), and any and all
other State (California Department of Transportation) requirements.
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D.CITY shall comply with all local and State project delivery requirements including, but not
limited to, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, American with Disabilities Act, and Buy America
provisions.3
4 E.CITY shall submit applicable National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the California
5 Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) environmental documentation to AUTHORITY.
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CITY shall procure in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and
CITY shall coordinate with AUTHORITY to provide information to the SCAG Project
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approval by the SCAG Project Manager shall be obtained. CITY will not advertise or award a contract
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H.CITY shall invoice AUTHORITY and provide expenditure reports to AUTHORITY
reflecting funds expended for PROJECT and consistent with flow-down provisions, as identified in Exhibit
B.
I.CITY shall prepare and submit a quarterly report per Exhibit B requirements to
AUTHORITY within seven (7) days of the month following the end of each quarter (April, July, October,
and January).
J.CITY shall prepare and submit invoices and all required reports to AUTHORITY in a timely
manner in order to avoid any penalties that could reduce funding to PROJECT.
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CITY agrees that any cost overruns shall be the responsibility of CITY.
If CITY receives local, state, or federal funds from a non-AUTHORITY source, CITY will
not invoice AUTHORITY for the amount received from the other non-AUTHORITY source(s).
M. CITY will notify AUTHORITY regarding any non-AUTHORITY revenues received for the
PROJECT and AUTHORITY funds may not pay for expenses already supported through these
non-AUTHORITY revenues.
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purposes as defined by federal or state guidelines.
O. CITY agrees that AUTHORITY reserves the right to change the fund source programmed
to the PROJECT and AUTHORITY would notify CITY of such a change.
A. CITY shall maintain and operate the property acquired, developed, rehabilitated, or
restored for the life of the resultant facility(ies) or activity.
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are required by the MOU between AUTHORITY and SCAG, and specifically those related to invoicing.
B. If CITY uses CITY labor to accomplish PROJECT or services under PROJECT, CITY may
utilize its current approved CITY fiscal year budget overhead rate when seeking reimbursement.
C. To prepare and submit to AUTHORITY an invoice with supporting documentation within
To comply with all flow-down provisions contained in Exhibit B to this Agreement, which
15 days of paying CITY’s consultant(s). CITY’s invoice shall include allowable PROJECT costs incurred
and paid for by CITY. The invoice submitted by CITY shall be signed by an authorized agent who can
duly certify the accuracy of the included information.
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The invoice shall be submitted on CITY’s letterhead.
The invoice shall be submitted by CITY, and in duplicate, to AUTHORITY’s Accounts
Payable Office. Each invoice shall include the following information:
1. Agreement Number C-4-2053
2. SCAG Project Number OWP No. 305-4926.01
3. The total of PROJECT expenditures shall specify the percent and amount of funds to
be reimbursed, and include support documentation for all expenses invoiced.
4. Progress report with adequate detail describing all work completed.
5. The time period covered by the invoice;
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charges) performed during the billing period;
7. Such other information as requested by AUTHORITY and SCAG as part of Exhibit B,
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mutually agree that AUTHORITY’s maximum cumulative payment obligation hereunder shall be Four
Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($4,300,000), unless agreed to and amended by both PARTIES.
ARTICLE 7. DELEGATED AUTHORITY
Any actions required to be taken by CITY in the implementation of this Agreement, including
execution of amendments, are delegated to its Director of Public Works, or designee, and any actions
required to be taken by AUTHORITY in the implementation of this Agreement, including execution of
amendments, are delegated to AUTHORITY’s Chief Executive Officer, or designee.
ARTICLE 8. AUDIT AND INSPECTION
AUTHORITY and CITY shall maintain a complete set of records in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles. The original records shall be maintained within the CITY limits. Upon
reasonable notice, CITY shall permit the authorized representatives of AUTHORITY to inspect and audit
all work, materials, payroll, books, accounts and other data and records of CITY for a period of not less
than four (4) years after final payment, or until any on-going audit is completed whichever is longer. For
purposes of audit, the date of completion of this Agreement shall be the later date of AUTHORITY’s
payment of CITY’s final billing (so noted on the invoice) or SCAG’s final payment of all REAP funds to
AUTHORITY under this Agreement. AUTHORITY shall have the right to reproduce any such books,
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records, and accounts. The above provision with respect to audits shall extend to and/or be included in
construction contracts with CITY’s contractor.
3 ARTICLE 9. INDEMNIFICATION
4 A.CITY shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless AUTHORITY, its officers, directors,
5 employees and agents from and against any and all claims (including attorney's fees and reasonable
expenses for litigation or settlement) for any loss or damages, bodily injuries, including death, worker’s
compensation subrogation claims, damage to or loss of use of property alleged to be caused by the
negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct by CITY, its officers, directors, employees or agents in
connection with or arising out of the performance of this Agreement.
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employees and agents from and against any and all claims (including attorney’s fees and reasonable
expenses for litigation or settlement) for any loss or damages, bodily injuries, including death, worker’s
compensation subrogation claims, damage to or loss of use of property alleged to be caused by the
negligent acts, omissions or willful misconduct by AUTHORITY, its officers, directors, employees or
agents in connection with or arising out of the performance of this Agreement.
C.The indemnification and defense obligations of this Agreement shall survive its expiration
or termination.
ARTICLE 10. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
The AUTHORITY and CITY agree to the following mutual responsibilities:
A.Term of Agreement: This Agreement shall continue in full force and effect until
December 31, 2027, or until all REAP funds have been expended, whichever is later. This Agreement
may only be extended upon written mutual consent by both PARTIES.
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B.Amendment: This Agreement may be amended in writing at any time by the mutual
consent of both PARTIES. No amendment shall have any force or effect unless executed in writing by
both PARTIES.3
4 C.Termination: In the event either PARTY defaults in the performance of any of their
5 obligations under this Agreement or breaches any of the provisions of this Agreement, the non-defaulting
Party shall have the option to terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days' prior written notice to the
other Party.
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E.Compliance with All Laws: AUTHORITY and CITY shall comply with all applicable federal,
state, and local laws, statues, ordinances and regulations of any governmental authority having
jurisdiction over the PROJECT.
F.Legal Authority: AUTHORITY and CITY hereto consent that they are authorized to
execute this Agreement on behalf of said PARTIES and that, by so executing this agreement, the
PARTIES hereto are formally bound to the provisions of this Agreement.
G.Severability: If any term, provision, covenant or condition of this Agreement is held to be
invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, to any extent, by any court of competent jurisdiction, the
remainder of this Agreement shall not be affected thereby, and each term, provision, covenant or
condition of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
H.Counterparts of Agreement: This Agreement may be executed and delivered in any
number of counterparts, each of which, when executed and delivered shall be deemed an original and all
of which together shall constitute the same agreement. Electronic signatures will be permitted.
I.Assignment: Neither this Agreement, nor any of the PARTIES rights, obligations, duties,
or authority hereunder may be assigned in whole or in part by either PARTY without the prior written
consent of the other PARTY in its sole and absolute discretion. Any such attempt of assignment shall be
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deemed void and of no force and effect. Consent to one assignment shall not be deemed consent to any
subsequent assignment, nor the waiver of any right to consent to such subsequent assignment.
3 J.Obligations To Comply with Law: Nothing herein shall be deemed nor construed to
4 authorize or require any PARTY to issue bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness under the terms,
in amounts, or for purposes other than as authorized by local, state or federal law.5
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regulations and guidelines shall govern this Agreement.
L. Litigation fees: Should litigation arise out of this Agreement for the performance thereof,
the court shall award costs and expenses, including attorney’s fees, to the prevailing PARTY.
M. Notices: Any notices, requests, or demands made between the PARTIES pursuant to this
Governing Law: The laws of the State of California and applicable local and federal laws,
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Agreement are to be directed as follows:
To CITY:To AUTHORITY:
City of Santa Ana Orange County Transportation Authority
550 South Main Street
P.O. Box 14184
Traffic Engineering Section/M-43
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701 Orange, CA 92863-1584
Attention: Megan Bornman
Senior Contract Administrator
Phone: (714) 560-5064
E-mail: mbornman@octa.net
CC: Alicia Yang
Attention: Nabil Saba
Executive Director, Public Works Agency
Phone: (714) 647-5654
Email: nsaba@santa-ana.org
OCTA Project Manager
Phone: (714) 560-5362
E-mail: ayang@octa.net
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N.Successors and Assigns: The provisions of this Agreement shall bind and inure to the
benefit of each of the PARTIES hereto, and all successors or assigns of the PARTIES hereto.
O. Time is of the Essence: Time is of the essence for the work identified in Exhibit A. All
work must be completed no later than December 31, 2027.
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6 Agreement during the time and to the extent that it is prevented from performing by an unforeseeable
7 cause beyond its control, including but not limited to; any incidence of fire, flood; acts of God;
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Exhibit A ‐ Scope of Work and Schedule
Cooperative Agreement No. C‐4‐2053
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Program
CTC Partnership Program
SCOPE DESCRIPTION, APPROACH AND DELIVERABLES
Project Name:
Agency Name:
Project Manager Name:
Project Manager Contact Info:
First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Alicia Yang
ayang@octa.net or 714‐560‐5362
Describe each principle task identified in the Budget & Timeline, provide scope, approach, and list deliverable(s). Add or delete rows as needed.
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PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Scope Description and Approach Deliverable(s)
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Administration and Project Management
Project Development Team Meetings
Agency Project Oversight
Managing project budget and schedule, including invoices and progress reports
Monthly meetings between City Staff, OCTA, and consultant team. Kick‐off meeting and subsequent PDT meetings.
Ongoing coordination with project stakeholders. Follow‐up meetings, as needed
Monthly invoices and progress reports
Meeting Agendas and minutes.
Meeting Agendas and minutes.
The Consultant Team will report outcomes for the project and will work with the City of Santa Ana and OCTA staff to develop a methodology to report how the project works towards REAP
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REAP Reporting Methodology and report outcomes
EXISTING ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT
Existing Conditions Gather existing condition information that includes transit facilities, description of land use and destinations, existing bicycle activity on the corridor, existing wayfinding, existing lane
configurations, collisions, traffic volumes, ped and bikes counts, posted speed limits, lighting and existing non‐infrastructure programs
Develop a map of existing pedestrian facilities and existing bicycle facilities within and adjacent to the corridor, including proximity and access to transit, schools, downtown, community
2.1 Existing Conditions Technical Memorandum
A map of existing facilities for bicycle and pedestrian
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Existing Multimodal Facilities Map
Existing Corridor Model
facilities, shopping, etc.
Create a microsimulation model to generate existing conditions of the corridor and a model to identify impacts to the corridor when one lane in each direction is taken for improved bicycle
and pedestrian travel. Conduct video‐based conflict analysis to determine the type of and quantity of near misses involving all roadway users along key intesections on the corridor.
Existing Corridor Model and Video‐based Conflict
Technical Memorandum
Identify census tracts that are considered to be disadvantaged or low‐income and identify the transit, bicycle and pedestrian needs. Free and reduce meal or healthy places index may be used
to supplement census tract information. Heatlh statistics along the corridor will be identified as well.2.4
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OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
City to form a stakeholder group that will provide appropriate feedback from the community along and around the corridor. Hold recurring meetings to share and disseminate information.
3.1 Targeted Stakeholder Meetings Stakeholders with vested interest will include but not be limted to local neighborhood associations, business associations, schools, local non‐profits including Latino Health Access and Santa Stakeholder meeting agendas and minutes.
Ana Active Streets, Orange County Health Care Agency, elected officials, emergency services, etc. Stakeholder meeting will occur quarterly for the duration of the project.
Create a website and social media page for plan announcements and documents to be posted. This task also include graphic design for these media outlets. Also include an advertisement
3.2
3.3
Website, Social Media Page, and Surveys
Community Workshop
campaign, online surveys and e‐newsletters. Survey will be conducted before conceptual planning. All media will be in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Website and social media page update Website, Surveys, Advertisements
will be maintained for the duration of the project.
Host community workshops in various parts of the city and varying times to gain community input on new bicycle and pedestrian facilities. A first round of workshops will include community
engagement to receive community input including pedestrian and bicycle traffic safety concerns, transit concerns, mobility challenges. Second round of community workshops will seek
community input on alternative analysis. The community meetings will include a Spanish translator.
Work shop meeting Agendas and minutes.
Attendance at events and presentations
Attend different community events to gather public input. Events will include community ride‐along on built portions, listening sessions, sharing project materials and information for their
dissemination, "pop‐ups" at stakeholder events, presentations, and interacting with youth and caretakers at family events, cultural events, libraries, health fairs, interactive feedback
mechanisms, demonstration projects, and farmers markets/swap meets.3.4 Attend Community Events
Also involve schools and offer learning opportunities for kids through school, conduct listening sessions with parents at school and PTA events, appoint student advisors/liaisons, and create a
public comment database.
4 CONCEPTUAL PLANNING
"Low hanging fruit", consider institutional constraints on reasonability including OCTA's Master Plan of Highway and CIty of Santa Ana Mobility Element , develop Impact Avoidance and
4.1 Identify Constraints and Opportunities Minimization strategies, review disadvantaged community and geographical sharing of benefits and risks. Identify right of way constraints, traffic operational constraints, Caltrans' right of way Constraints and Opportunities Technical Memorandum
requirements and constraints, Transit operation constraints, community support, elected official supportDevelop corridor alternatives. Create maps of the proposed pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities based on the community and stakeholder input. Description will include estimated mode Alternative conceptual layouts and alternative4.2
4.3
Proposed Alternatives Development shift from identified projects and programs.summary memo.
Develop concept‐level programmatic cost
estimates Prepare order of magnitude cost estimates including PS&E, Right of Way acquisition, Tenant Eviction costs, major utility relocation, construction engineering, and closeout.Programmatic cost estimates
Develop a methodology for project evaluation and conduct alternative analysis, including any microsimulation alternatives available through the simulation tool. Alternatives may be screened
based on pedestrian and bicyclist comfort level, transit impacts, level of service, travel time, cost, community support, traffic safety, right of impacts,etc. Develop cost estimate all for all
alternatives. Recommend a locally prefered alternative.
Enumerate risks and assign probability. Develop potential contingency plans to keep project construction on schedule.
Based on concept‐level programmatic costs estimates developed in task 4.3 include the financial needs for future projects and programs by listing anticipated cost, revenue sources and
Alternative/Feasibility Evaluation Technical
Memorandum4.4 Alternative/Feasibility Evaluation
4.5
4.6
Risk Register Master Project Risk Register
Identify Financial Needs Funding Strategies Technical Memorandumpotential grant funding.Description of steps necessary to implement the plan and the reporting process that will be used to keep the adopting agency and community informed of the progress being made in
implementing the plan. The Implementation Strategy should include but not be limited to determination of pilot project before full project implementation, need for additional or future
outreach, funding opportunities (from task 4.6), required coordination with other agencies (cost sharing or agreements), CEQA needs, maintenanace considerations, project update method,
and a proposed timeline for implementation.
4.7 Implementation Strategy Implementation Strategy Technical Memorandum
4.8
5
5.1
5.2
Environmental Clearance
PLAN PRODUCTION AND APPROVAL (optional)
Draft Plan
Identify and prepare appropriate level of CEQA needed for proposed project CEQA clearance.CEQA Documentation
Prepare draft plan (PS&E package) based on recommended solution selected and approved by project stakeholders and receive comments.
Prepare draft final plan and receive comments.
Draft PS&E package for 30%, 60% and 90%
Draft Final PS&E packageDraft Final Plan
Final PS&E package and documentation to seek future
funding to construct project
N/A
5.3
6
Final Plan Prepare final plan. Prepare write‐up and description for funding needs to construction plans.
CONTINGENCY 10% Project Management contingency for miscellaneous issues
NOTE: This project will be lead by the City of Santa Ana through a cooperative agreement with OCTA.
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Exhibit A ‐ Scope of Work and Schedule
Cooperative Agreement No. C‐4‐2053
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Program
CTC Partnership Program
PROJECT BUDGET AND TIMELINE
Project Name:First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Agency Name:
Project Manager Name:
Project Manager Contact Info:
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Alicia Yang
ayang@octa.net or 714‐560‐5362
List each principle task and subtask, providing both the budget and timeline for each. Add or delete rows as needed.
Fiscal Years
Q4 Q1
Fund SourcesTask #Task Title 2023‐24 2024‐25 2025‐26 2026‐27
REAP Other Total Cost Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT $430,000 $0
$0
$0
$0
$430,000
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2
Administration and Project Management
Project Development Team Meetings
Agency Project Oversight
REAP Reporting
EXISTING ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT
Existing Conditions
$440,000
$250,000
$650,000
$440,000
$250,000
$650,000
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3
Existing Multimodal Facilities Map
Existing Corridor Model
Equity Data and Analysis
OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
Targeted Stakeholder Meetings
Website, Social Media Page, and Surveys
Community Workshop
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4
Attend Community Events
CONCEPTUAL PLANNING
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
5
Identify Constraints and Opportunities
Proposed Alternatives Development
Develop concept‐level programmatic cost
estimates
Alternative/Feasibility Evaluation
Risk Register
Identify Financial Needs
Implementation Strategy
Environmental Clearance
PLAN PRODUCTION AND APPROVAL
(optional)$2,100,000 $0
$0
$2,100,000
$430,000
5.1
5.2
5.3
6
Draft Plan
Draft Final Plan
Final Plan
CONTINGENCY
Totals
$430,000
$4,300,000 $0 $4,300,000
Project Duration: 21 months
*‐‐Please note all projects must be completed by June 30, 2026.
*‐‐All costs will be reimbursed based on actual costs incurred and will be subject to the REAP 2.0 and the CTC Partnership Program Guidelines.
*‐‐Indirect costs and fringe benefits costs will be reimbursed using the currently approved rates indicated in the Negotiated Indirect Cost
Rate Agreement between the Subrecipient and its federal cognizant agency, or the rates that are in compliance with the MOU Section ‐ Allowable Uses of Grant Funds.
*‐‐Contingency budget is allocated as needed and amended to the appropriate tasks through an MOU amendment process.
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Exhibit B – Flow-Down Provisions
Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2053
As a recipient of funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD), the Southern California Council of Governments (SCAG) through the Regional Early
Action Planning Grant Program of 2021 (REAP 2.0) has awarded funding to projects meeting the
goals and objectives of the program. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has
successfully secured funding from REAP 2.0 to deliver the awarded projects and seek
reimbursement for qualifying work. Any implementing agency expected to receive funds from
OCTA for projects awarded REAP 2.0 funds shall deliver the projects in compliance with the
following flow-down provisions from the SCAG and OCTA Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) No. M-009-24:
Section 3.c. (Scope of Work and Sub-Recipient’s Responsibilities – nexus to REAP 2.0)
Section 3.e. – 3.g. (Scope of Work and Sub-Recipient’s Responsibilities – procurements)
Section 3.k. (Scope of Work and Sub-Recipient’s Responsibilities – penalty of perjury)
Section 5.e. (Funding – repayment of ineligible costs)
Section 6 (Invoices)
Section 7 (Reporting)
Section 8 (Accounting)
Section 9 (Allowable Uses of Grant Funds)
Section 10 (Work Products)
Section 13 (Insurance)
Section 14 (Indemnification)
Section 18 (Records Retention)
Section 19 (Monitoring and Audits)
Section 21 (Compliance with Laws, Rules, and Regulations)
Section 22 (Public Works and Construction)
Section 23 (Conflict of Interest)
Section 24 (Independent Contractor)
Section 25 (Assignment)
Section 26 (Release of Information)
The terms as it is presented in the MOU for each of the provisions above are included in the next
section. Please note the following:
• Sub-Recipient refers to the implementing agency (e.g. City of Santa Ana).
• OCTA will be responsible for submitting all invoices and reports to SCAG; therefore, the
sub-recipient (City of Santa Ana) will be required to provide the necessary invoices and
reports in the format indicated to OCTA prior to the deadlines indicated in the provisions
but will not need to submit invoices or reports to SCAG directly.
• The period of performance is from January 27, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
• It is the responsibility of the sub-recipient to flow-down the appropriate provisions if
consultants or similar are used to assist in delivering the project.
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3. Scope of Work and Sub-Recipient’s Responsibilities
c. Sub-Recipient must demonstrate a clear and significant nexus to all the REAP 2.0 Goals and
Objectives, as described in Section 9 of this MOU, and must carry out the Projects to meet the
REAP 2.0 Goals and Objectives. Any lack of action or action inconsistent with REAP 2.0
Goals and Objectives may result in review and could be subject to modification of funding,
termination of this MOU, and repayment of the Grant Funds.
e. As a recipient of federal and state funds, SCAG has the responsibility for ensuring that its
procurement process complies with all applicable federal, state and funding requirements. For
all agreements entered into containing funds provided under this MOU or to perform work
under this MOU, Sub-Recipient shall procure in compliance with all applicable federal, state,
and local laws and regulations.
f. The term “Consultant(s)” shall hereinafter refer to all entities that Sub-Recipient procures,
manages, or otherwise enters into contracts or agreements with, in furtherance of the Projects
or this MOU regardless of the timing, nature of service/work provided or type of organization,
including but not limited to government entities, political subdivisions, subrecipients,
consultants, contractors, service providers, suppliers, independent contractors, professionals,
managers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
g. Upon request, Sub-Recipient shall provide information to the SCAG Project Manager
regarding any existing solicitation including but not limited to Requests for Proposals,
Invitation for Bids, Request for Qualifications, and Requests for Quotation (collectively
“RFP”). For new RFPs developed or finalized after the Effective Date of this MOU, Sub-
Recipient shall provide information to the SCAG Project Manager and obtain SCAG Project
Manager’s written approval on any final RFP prior to its issuance. SCAG may require
documentation of RFPs and Notices to Proceed before approval of invoice reimbursement.
k. Any and all notices, reports, or other communications required by this MOU, including but not
limited to invoices, accounting reports, supporting documentation, and monitoring reports,
shall be submitted under the penalty of perjury.
5. Funding
e. Any costs for which Sub-Recipient receives reimbursement or credit that is determined by a
subsequent audit or other review by either SCAG, HCD, other State authorities or federal
cognizant agency to be ineligible or otherwise unallowable, are to be repaid by Sub-Recipient
within thirty (30) calendar days of Sub-Recipient receiving notice or a written demand for
reimbursement from SCAG. Such repayment may include interest, penalties or related fees, as
determined by HCD or other State authorities. Should Sub-Recipient fail to reimburse
unallowable costs due to SCAG within thirty (30) calendar days of demand, or within such
other period as may be agreed between both parties hereto, SCAG is authorized to withhold
and/or off-set future payments to Sub-Recipient.
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Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2053
6. Invoices
a. This MOU is a Cost Reimbursement agreement. Amounts claimed must reflect the actual
incurred and paid cost of completed work. The actual incurred and paid costs may not exceed
the Project’s budget set forth in the most current fully executed SOW Approval Form. All
invoices submitted to SCAG for payment shall be e-mailed to accountspayable@scag.ca.gov
(file cannot exceed 10MB). All invoices submitted to SCAG for the Projects shall reference
the OWP Project Number (OWP No. 305-4926.01). A separate invoice must be submitted for
each individual Project.
b. By the twenty-first following the start of a new quarter (i.e., January 21, April 21, July 21,
October 21), Sub-Recipient shall submit an invoice for each Project to SCAG using the
“Invoice Report” attached as Exhibit C. The Invoice Report must be submitted in both PDF
format and the Excel file provided by SCAG. The Invoice Report shall also include, in
narrative form, a progress report section with a description of services performed by Sub-
Recipient’s staff and Consultant(s) as well as progress toward completion of tasks related to
the Project for the prior quarter, a reporting of all costs incurred for that period, and progress
achieved toward the REAP 2.0 Goals and Objectives. SCAG shall review the Invoice Report
for compliance with this MOU. If SCAG determines that the Invoice Report is compliant with
this MOU, SCAG shall approve the Invoice Report and issue payment to the Sub-Recipient.
c. Incomplete or inaccurate invoices may be returned to Sub-Recipient for correction without
payment until corrected and approved. SCAG may, at its discretion, disallow any unsupported
costs and process the invoice. If Sub-Recipient corrects the error, the disallowed items can be
included in the next set of invoices.
d. Travel expenses and per diem rates are not to exceed the rate specified by the State of
California Department of Human Resources for similar employees (i.e. non-represented
employees) unless written verification is supplied that government hotel rates were not then
commercially available to Sub-Recipient, and its Consultant(s) at the time and location
required as specified in the California Department of Transportation’s Travel Guide Exception
Process,which can be found at the following link:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/asc/travel/ap_b/bu1.htm. Also see the link for a summary of travel
reimbursement rules.
e. The Parties acknowledge that SCAG’s fiscal year is from July 1 to June 30. Sub-Recipient
agrees to submit all invoices to SCAG for eligible expenses incurred through June 30th, no
later than July 21st during the Term of this MOU. SCAG shall not be obligated to pay Sub-
Recipient for any invoice received after such date.
f. Sub-Recipient shall submit its final invoice to SCAG within thirty (30) days of the completion
of each individual Project, but no later than June 30, 2026, whichever is first. SCAG shall not
be obligated to pay-Sub Recipient for any invoice received after such date.
g. Sub-Recipient will require that its Consultant(s) pay any contractors and subcontractors for
satisfactorily completed work no later than ten (10) days of receipt of each payment from Sub-
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Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2053
Recipient. The ten (10) calendar days period is applicable unless a shorter period is required
by applicable law.
7. Reporting
a. At any time during the term of this MOU, SCAG may request additional information, as
needed, to demonstrate satisfaction of all requirements identified in the MOU.
b. By February 10 of each year following receipt of funding pursuant to this MOU, Sub-Recipient
shall submit an Annual Report using the “Sub-Recipient Report Template,” attached as Exhibit
D (“Report Template”). Sub-Recipient shall submit a separate Annual Report for each Project.
The Annual Report shall include, in narrative form, a description of services performed by
Sub-Recipient’s staff and Consultant(s) as well as progress toward completion of tasks related
to the Project for the prior year, a reporting of all costs incurred for that period, and progress
achieved toward the REAP 2.0 Goals and Objectives.
c. When a Project is finalized, and no later than June 30, 2026, Sub-Recipient shall submit a
Close-Out Report for the Project. At the time of the execution of this MOU, HCD has not
provided the requirements for the Close-Out Report due to HCD by all grantees at the
conclusion of the grant performance period. Therefore, the Close-Out Report format required
by SCAG of Sub-Recipient is not available at this time, but will be provided when it becomes
available.
d. All reports submitted to SCAG shall reference the OWP Project Number (OWP No. 305-
4926.01).
8. Accounting
a. Sub-Recipient shall establish and maintain an accounting system and reports that properly
accumulate incurred Project costs by line. The accounting system shall conform to Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), enable the determination of incurred costs as
interim points of completion, and provide support for payment vouchers and invoices.
b. Sub-Recipient shall establish a separate ledger account for receipts and expenditures of Project
Funds and Grant Funds and maintain expenditure details in accordance with the Scopes of
Work, as outlined in the most current fully executed SOW Approval Form, for each Project.
c. Sub-Recipient shall maintain documentation of its completed procurements (including the use
of sole source purchasing), and financial records of expenditures incurred during the course of
the Projects in accordance with GAAP.
9. Allowable Uses of Grant Funds
a. SCAG shall not award or disburse funds unless it determines that the Project Funds and Grant
Funds shall be expended in compliance with the REAP 2.0 Goals and Objectives.
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Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2053
i. REAP 2.0 Goals (“Goals”) are to invest in housing, planning, and infill housing-supportive
infrastructure across the entire state in a manner that reduces Vehicle Miles Traveled
(“VMT”), increases housing affordability, and advances equity. More detailed information
on the Goals can be found in Section 201 of the REAP 2.0 Notice of Funding Availability
(“NOFA”) and Final Guidelines for MPO Applicants and are made a part of the provisions
of this MOU as if set forth in full.
ii. REAP 2.0 Objectives (“Objectives”) include: (1) accelerating infill development that
facilitates housing supply, choice, and affordability; (2) affirmatively furthering fair
housing; (3) reducing vehicle miles traveled. More detailed information on the Objectives
can be found in Section 202 of the REAP 2.0 NOFA and Final Guidelines for MPO
Applicants and are made a part of the provisions of this MOU as if set forth in full.
b. Project Funds and Grant Funds shall only be used by Sub-Recipient for activities approved by
SCAG and included in the Scopes of Work, as outlined in the most current fully executed SOW
Approval Form.
c. Project Funds and Grant Funds may not be used for administrative costs of persons employed
by Sub-Recipient for activities not directly related to eligible activities.
d. Sub-Recipient shall use no more than five percent (5%) of the Project Funds for administrative
costs related to a Project, or a maximum of Six Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand, Five Hundred
Dollars ($664,500), whichever is lower. For purposes of this MOU, administrative costs are
the costs incurred in direct support of grant administration that are not included in the
organization’s indirect cost pool. Additional funds may be used from other sources solely
contributed by Sub-Recipient to support Sub-Recipient’s administration of the Projects.
i. Sub-Recipient must clearly indicate if funds will be used towards administrative costs on
or before the Effective Date of this MOU.
ii. If Sub-Recipient is seeking reimbursement for indirect costs and/or fringe benefits costs,
they must annually submit an Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (“ICAP”) or an Indirect Cost
Rate Proposal (“ICRP”) to its cognizant agency for indirect costs and/or fringe benefits
costs in accordance with Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 (2 CFR 200)
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, And Audit Requirements For
Federal Awards. The cognizant agency for indirect costs and/or fringe benefits costs means
the federal agency responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and approving ICAPs or ICRPs.
Sub-Recipient must provide their approved indirect cost rate and/or fringe benefit rate and
provide a copy to SCAG Project Manager of the approved negotiated indirect cost rate
agreement (“NICRA”) for the current fiscal year and subsequent years throughout the
performance period. Indirect costs and/or fringe benefits costs may be sought for
reimbursement only if Sub-Recipient has an approved NICRA from its cognizant agency
on or before the Effective Date of this MOU.
iii. If Sub-Recipient is seeking reimbursement for fringe benefits costs with absence of the
approved NICRA and proposes to use a rate to allocate the fringe benefits costs on the basis
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of entity-wide salaries and wages of the employees receiving the benefits, they must
annually prepare the fringe benefits cost allocation plan in accordance with Title 2 Code of
Federal Regulations Part 200 (2 CFR 200) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost
Principles, And Audit Requirements For Federal Awards and provide a letter from the Sub-
Recipient’s independent auditor confirming the compliance for the current fiscal year and
subsequent years throughout the performance period.
iv. If Sub-Recipient elects a de minimis indirect cost rate of 10%, they must annually complete
a certification form provided by SCAG Project Manager to confirm the eligibility and
compliance with Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 (2 CFR 200) Uniform
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, And Audit Requirements For Federal
Awards and submit the signed form to SCAG Project Manager for the current fiscal year
and subsequent years throughout the performance period. The de minimis rate of 10% is to
be applied to modified total direct costs (MTDC) as defined by 2 CFR Part 200.1.
e. There must be a strong implementation component for the funded activity through REAP 2.0,
including, where appropriate, agreement by Sub-Recipient to submit the completed planning
document to the applicable board, council, or other entity for adoption. If Sub-Recipient does
not formally request adoption of the funded activity, it may be subject to repayment of the
Grant Funds.
10. Work Products
a. For purposes of this MOU, “Work Products” shall mean all deliverables created or produced
under this MOU including, but not limited to, all deliverables conceived or made either solely
or jointly with others during the term of this MOU and during a period of six months after the
termination thereof, which relates to the Projects. Work Products shall not include real property
or capital improvements. Work Products includes all deliverables, inventions, innovations,
improvements, or other works of authorship Sub-Recipient or Consultant(s) may conceive of
or develop in the course of this MOU, whether or not they are eligible for patent, copyright,
trademark, trade secret or other legal protection.
b. Sub-Recipient shall submit one (1) electronic copy of all Work Products associated with the
Projects to the assigned SCAG Project Manager.
c. SCAG shall own all Work Products. SCAG grants to Sub-Recipient a perpetual royalty-free,
non-assignable, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use
Work Products related to the Projects and developed as part of this MOU; provided, however,
that any reproduction, publishing, or reuse of the Work Products will be at Sub-Recipient’s
sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to SCAG.
d. Subject to any provisions of law, including but not limited to the California Public Records
Act, all deliverables and related materials related to the Projects shall be held confidential by
Sub-Recipient. Nothing furnished to SCAG which is otherwise known or is generally known,
or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Sub-Recipient shall
safeguard such confidential materials from unauthorized disclosure, using the same standard
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of care to avoid disclosure as Sub-Recipient treats its confidential information, but in no case
less than reasonable care.
13. Insurance
a. Sub-Recipient, at their own expense, shall procure and maintain policies of insurance, or
provide evidence of self-insurance, of the types and amounts below, for the duration of the
MOU. The policies shall state they afford primary coverage.
Insurance Type Requirements Limits
General Liability Commercial General Liability Not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence,
insurance with coverage at least $10,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily
as broad as Insurance Services injury, personal injury, and property damage.
Office form CG 00 01.The policy must include contractual liability
that has not been amended. Any endorsement
restricting standard ISO “insured contract”
language will not be accepted.
Automobile
Liability
Automobile insurance at least as Covering bodily injury and property damage
broad as Insurance Services
Office form CA 00 01.
for all activities of the Sub-Recipient arising
out of or in connection with work to be
performed under this MOU, including
coverage for any owned, hired, non-owned,
or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than
$1,000,000 combined single limit for each
accident.
Workers’Workers’ Compensation
insurance as required by the
State of California and
Including Occupational Diseases in
accordance with California Law and
Employers’ Liability Insurance with a limit
Compensation/
Employer’s
Liability Employer’s Liability Insurance. of not less than $1,000,000 each accident.
Not required for sole proprietors
or Sub-Recipients with no
employees.
Professional
Liability
Insurance
Professional Liability (Errors
and Omissions) insurance
appropriate to the Sub-
With limits of not less than $3,000,000 per
occurrence. In addition, it shall be required
that the professional liability insurance policy
remain in effect for three (3) years after the
Completion Date of this MOU.
Recipient’s profession.
Builders Risk Upon commencement of Sub-Recipient shall purchase and maintain
construction and with approval property insurance written on a builder’s risk
of SCAG, Sub-Recipient shall “Special Form Cause of Loss” or equivalent
obtain and maintain builder’s policy form in an amount not to exceed
risk (course of construction) for amount of the Contract, plus the cost of
the entire duration of the
Project. Not required for
Projects without construction.
materials supplied or installed by others on a
full replacement cost basis. The Builder’s
Risk policy shall include a soft cost
endorsement that covers soft costs equal to
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Insurance Type Requirements Limits
twenty percent (20%) of the Contract’s full
value. Soft costs are defined as certain
expenses, in addition to labor and materials,
required to complete the Project that has been
delayed due to unexpected physical damage
and include, but are not limited to, the
following: legal/accounting fees, design or
other professional fees, financing costs, taxes,
general administration, lease expenses,
permit fees and insurance premiums. This
insurance shall include the interests of the
Additional Insureds as named below, Sub-
Recipient and the subcontractors of every tier
on the Project as insureds. The insurance
shall cover without limitation, loss or damage
to the Work arising from the perils covered
under “Special Form Cause of Loss” form
coverage including, without duplication of
coverage for theft, fire, lightning, explosion,
or hail, smoke, aircraft or vehicles, riot or
civil commotion, vandalism, malicious
mischief, collapse, earthquake, flood,
windstorm, false-work, testing and delay of
startup, temporary buildings, property in
transit and while stored at a temporary
location, debris removal including demolition
occasioned by enforcement of any applicable
legal requirements, and shall cover
reasonable compensation for Sub-Recipient’s
services and expenses required as a result of
such loss. During the Project construction
period, Sub-Recipient and its subcontractors
shall mutually waive all rights of recovery
against each other and against the Additional
Insureds identified below for damages caused
by fire or other perils covered by the Builders
Risk “Special Form Cause of Loss”
insurance. All applicable policies of
insurance covering the Work or the property
of the Sub-Recipient or subcontractor shall be
endorsed to provide a waiver of subrogation
in favor of the Additional Insureds identified
below, Sub-Recipient and all subcontractors
of every tier. Further, Sub-Recipient hereby
releases, and shall cause its subcontractors to
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Insurance Type Requirements Limits
release, the Indemnitees identified in section
14 from any and all claims, losses and
damages caused by fire or other perils
covered by the Builders Risk “Special Form
Cause of Loss” insurance. There shall be no
deductible or self-insured retention exceeding
$10,000.00 per loss, other than earthquake or
flood which may have deductible or self-
insured retentions not exceeding $50,000.00.
The policy may have sublimits not less than
the following: Earthquake $5,000,000.00
Flood $1,000,000.00
Pollution
Liability
Coverage shall provide for
liability arising out of sudden, $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate.
The policy limit shall be no less than
accidental, and gradual All activities contemplated in this MOU shall
pollution, and remediation. Not be specifically scheduled on the policy as
required for Projects without
construction.
“covered operations.” The policy shall
provide coverage for remediation of the site
in the event of an environmental
contamination event arising out of the
materials, supplies, products, work,
operations, or workmanship.
Products/
Completed
Operations
Coverage
Coverage shall extend a
minimum of three (3) years after insured for covered claims arising out of the
project completion. Not required actions of independent contractors. If the
for Projects without
construction.
Coverage shall be included on behalf of the
insured is using subcontractors, the Policy
must include work performed “by or on
behalf” of the insured. Policy shall contain no
language that would invalidate or remove the
insurer’s duty to defend or indemnify for
claims or suits expressly excluded from
coverage. Policy shall specifically provide for
a duty to defend on the part of the insurer.
SCAG, its officials, officers, agents, and
employees, shall be included as additional
insureds under the Products and Completed
Operations coverage.
b. Higher Limits: no representation is made that the minimum insurance requirements of this
agreement are sufficient to cover the indemnity or other obligations of the sub-recipient under
this agreement.
c. The general liability and automobile liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain,
the following provisions:
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i. SCAG, its officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds, as
respects to liability arising out of the activities performed by or on behalf of Sub-Recipient;
products and completed operations of Sub-Recipient; premises owned, occupied or used
by Sub-Recipient; or automobiles owned leased, hired or borrowed by Sub-Recipient. The
coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to SCAG,
its officials and employees.
ii. For any claims related to this Project, Sub-Recipient’s insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects SCAG, its officials and employees. Any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by SCAG shall be excess of Sub-Recipient’s insurance and shall not contribute
with it.
iii. Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches
of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to SCAG, its officials and employees.
iv. Sub-Recipient’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is
made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
d. The Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability policies shall include a waiver of
subrogation endorsement in favor of SCAG, its, officials, employees, and volunteers.
e. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions in amounts over $10,000 must be declared to and
approved by SCAG.
f. Insurance is to be placed with California admitted insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating
of no less than A and be admitted, unless otherwise approved by SCAG.
g. Sub-Recipient shall furnish SCAG with original endorsements and certificates of insurance
evidencing coverage required by this clause. All documents are to be signed by a person
authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All documents are to be received and
approved by SCAG before work commences. Upon request of SCAG at any time, Sub-
Recipient shall provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including
endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications.
h. Sub-Recipient agrees to ensure that its Consultant(s) provide the same minimum insurance
coverage and endorsements required of Sub-recipient. Sub-Recipient agrees to monitor and
review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is
provided in conformity with the requirements of this Section. However, in the event Sub-
Recipient’s Consultant(s) cannot comply with this requirement, which proof must be submitted
to SCAG, Sub-Recipient shall be required to ensure that its Consultant(s) provide and maintain
insurance coverage and endorsements sufficient to the specific risk of exposure involved with
Consultant(s) scope of work and services, with limits less than required of the Sub-Recipient,
but in all other terms consistent with the Sub-Recipient’s requirements under this MOU. This
provision does not relieve Sub-Recipient of its contractual obligations under the MOU and/or
limit its liability to the amount of insurance coverage provided by its Consultant(s). This
provision is intended solely to provide Sub-Recipient with the ability to utilize Consultant(s)
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Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2053
who may be otherwise qualified to perform the work or services but may not carry the same
insurance limits as required of Sub-Recipient under this MOU given the limited scope of work
or services provided by the Consultant(s). Sub-Recipient agrees that upon request, all
agreements with Consultant(s) will be submitted to SCAG for review.
14. Indemnification
Sub-Recipient shall fully defend, indemnify and hold harmless SCAG, its members, officers,
employees, and agents from any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses, suits or
actions including attorneys’ fees, brought forth or arising under any theories or assertions of
liability, occurring by or resulting from or otherwise related to the Projects or this MOU. Such
obligations shall not, however, extend to any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses, suits
or actions that arise from SCAG’s willful misconduct.
18. Records Retention
a. Sub-Recipient and its Consultant(s) shall maintain all source documents, books and records
connected with the Projects, all procurements related to the Projects, all work performed under
this MOU, and evidence demonstrating the funding was used for the appropriate purposes for
a minimum of five (5) years after December 31, 2026. Wherever practicable, such records
should be collected, transmitted, and stored in open and machine-readable formats.
b. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, monitoring, inspection, or other action has been
started before the expiration of the required record retention period, all records shall be retained
by Sub-Recipient and its Consultant(s) for five (5) years after: (a) the conclusion or resolution
of the matter; (b) the date an audit resolution is achieved for each annual SCAG OWP; or (c)
December 31, 2026, whichever is later.
19. Monitoring and Audits
a. SCAG may monitor expenditures and activities of Sub-Recipient and its Consultant(s) as
SCAG deems necessary to ensure compliance with the MOU, the Statutes, the REAP 2.0
Guidelines and the Program Guidelines.
b. At any time during the term of this MOU, SCAG, HCD, the California Department of General
Services, the California Bureau of State Audits, or their designated representatives may
perform or cause to be performed a financial audit of any and all phases of the Projects. At
their request, Sub-Recipient shall provide, at its own expense, a financial audit prepared by an
independent certified public accountant.
c. Sub-Recipient agrees that SCAG, HCD, the California Department of General Services, the
California Bureau of State Audits, or their designated representatives shall have the right to
review, obtain, and copy all records and supporting documentation related to the performance
of this MOU. Sub-Recipient agrees to provide any relevant information requested. Copies shall
be made and furnished to SCAG upon request at no cost to SCAG.
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d. Sub-Recipient agrees to permit SCAG, HCD, the California Department of General Services,
the California Bureau of State Audits, or their designated representatives access to its premises,
upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing
employees who might reasonably have information related to such records and inspecting and
copying such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter
under investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with this MOU, the Statutes,
the REAP 2.0 Guidelines, or applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
e. If there are audit findings from SCAG or HCD’s audit, Sub-Recipient must submit a detailed
response acceptable to SCAG or HCD for each audit finding within ninety (90) days of the
audit finding report.
21. Compliance with Laws, Rules, and Regulations
a. Sub-Recipient agrees to comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
applicable to this MOU.
b. Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity
i. During the performance of this MOU, Sub-Recipient assures that no person shall be denied
the MOU’s benefits, be excluded from participation or employment, be denied Project
benefits, or be subjected to discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national
origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic
information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual
orientation, or military and veteran status, under the Projects or any program or activity
funded by this MOU, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair
Housing Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 3601-20) and all implementing regulations, the Americans with
Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990 (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.) and all applicable
regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA, and the Age Discrimination Act of
1975 and all implementing regulations. Sub-Recipient shall ensure that the evaluation and
treatment of employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination.
ii. Sub-Recipient shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act
(Gov. Code § 12900 et seq.), the regulations promulgated thereunder (Cal. Code Regs. tit.
2, § 11000 et seq.), the provisions of Article 9.5, Chapter 1, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of
the Government Code (Gov. Code §§ 11135-11139.5), and the regulations or standards
adopted by HCD to implement such article.
iii. Sub-Recipient shall permit access by representatives of the Department of Fair
Employment and Housing, SCAG, and HCD upon reasonable notice at any time during the
normal business hours, but in no case less than 24 hours’ notice, to such of its books,
records, accounts, and all other sources of information and its facilities as the Department
of Fair Employment and Housing, SCAG, or HCD shall require to ascertain compliance
with this Section.
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iv. Sub-Recipient shall give written notice of its obligations under this Section to labor
organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement.
v. Sub-Recipient shall adopt and implement affirmative processes and procedures that
provide information, outreach and promotion of opportunities in the Projects to encourage
participation of all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, familial
status, or disability. This includes, but is not limited to, a minority outreach program to
ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and
entities owned by minorities and women, as required by 24 C.F.R. § 92.351.
c. Recycling Certification. Sub-Recipient shall certify in writing under penalty of perjury, the
minimum, if not exact, percentage of post-consumer material as defined in the Public Contract
Code Section 12200, in products, materials, goods, or supplies offered or sold to SCAG
regardless of whether the product meets the requirements of Public Contract Code Section
12209. With respect to printer or duplication cartridges that comply with the requirements of
Section 12156(e), the certification required by this subdivision shall specify that the cartridges
so comply (Pub. Contract Code § 12205).
d. Anti-Trust Claims. Sub-Recipient, by signing this MOU, hereby certifies that if these services
or goods are obtained by means of a competitive bid, the Sub-Recipient shall comply with Title
1, Division 5, Chapter 11 of the California Government Code (Gov. Code §§ 4550-4554).
e. Child Support Compliance Act. If the Grant Funds provided under this MOU are in excess of
$100,000, Sub-Recipient acknowledges in accordance with Public Contract Code 7110, that:
i. Sub-Recipient recognizes the importance of child and family support obligations and shall
fully comply with all applicable state and federal laws relating to child and family support
enforcement, including, but not limited to, disclosure of information and compliance with
earnings assignment orders, as provided in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 5200) of
Part 5 of Division 9 of the Family Code; and
ii. Sub-Recipient, to the best of its knowledge is fully complying with the earnings assignment
orders of all employees and is providing the names of all new employees to the New Hire
Registry maintained by the California Employment Development Department.
f. Priority Hiring Considerations. If this MOU includes services in excess of $200,000, the Sub-
Recipient shall give priority consideration in filling vacancies in positions funded by the MOU
to qualified recipients of aid under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 11200 in accordance
with Pub. Contract Code §10353.
g. Loss Leader. If this MOU involves the furnishing of equipment, materials, or supplies then the
following statement is incorporated: It is unlawful for any person engaged in business within
this state to sell or use any article or product as a “loss leader” as defined in Section 17030 of
the Business and Professions Code. (PCC §10344(e).)
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22. Public Works and Construction
Without limiting the generality of Section 21.a., Sub-Recipient agrees to ensure compliance with
all applicable legal authority regarding construction standards and requirements, including but not
limited to the following:
a. Labor Code Requirements
i. Sub-Recipient is hereby put on notice that the one or more of the Projects under the MOU
may qualify as a public works project and Sub-Recipient will therefore be required to
determine whether the Project falls under a classification that would require payment of
prevailing wages. Services constituting public works are described in California Labor
Code Sections 1720-1861, as may be amended or recodified by legislative action from
time-to-time.
ii. If a Project qualifies as a public works project, Sub-Recipient shall be the Awarding Body
for the public works project and required to comply with all requirements applicable to the
Awarding Body.
iii. If Sub-Recipient or its Consultant(s) will perform services that require payment of
prevailing wages, they are required to register with the California Department of Industrial
Relations (DIR) in order to be compliant with the law. Neither Sub-Recipient nor its
Consultant(s) may work on a public works project without a current and active DIR
registration.
iv. In the event that Sub-Recipient or its Consultant(s) engages in the performance of a public
work under this MOU as defined by Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., Sub-Recipient and
its Consultant(s) shall be required to cause such employees who are entitled to prevailing
wages, to be paid the required wage amounts pursuant to applicable state law. Sub-
Recipient and its Consultant(s) shall ensure compliance with the State of California’s
General Prevailing Wage Rate requirements in accordance with California Labor Code,
Section 1770, and all Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances applicable to the work.
v. Sub-Recipient further acknowledges that any work that qualifies as a public work within
the meaning of California Labor Code Section 1720 shall require Sub-Recipient and its
Consultant(s) to comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1775 et
seq. Sub-Recipient agrees to ensure compliance with Labor Code Section 1776 regarding
retention and inspection of payroll records and noncompliance penalties, Labor Code
Section 1777.5 regarding employment of registered apprentices, and Labor Code Section
1813 regarding forfeiture for violations of the maximum hours per day and per week
provisions contained in the same chapter.
b. Sub-Recipient shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local procurement
requirements for public works and construction projects and shall advertise, open bids, award,
and approve all construction contracts in accordance with the California Public Contract Code
and the California Labor Code.
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c. All construction contracts for the Projects shall be administered and managed by Sub-
Recipient. Sub-Recipient shall prepare or have prepared a detailed schedule of performance
for the Projects, ensuring that all construction is completed within the timeline allowed by the
MOU. Sub-Recipient shall be responsible for requiring the construction contractor to furnish
any applicable labor and material bonds and payments and performance bonds naming the Sub-
Recipient as obligee, and SCAG as additional obligee, or an insurance policy in lieu of such
bonds.
d. Sub-Recipient agrees to procure any and all permits, licenses and approvals necessary to
complete the Projects, including those necessary to perform design, construction, operation
and maintenance, and to comply with all California Environmental Quality Act requirements
applicable to the Projects. Sub-Recipient shall pay all charges and fees and give all notices
necessary or incidental to the Projects.
e. Sub-Recipient shall prepare, or have prepared, all plans, specifications and estimates for the
Projects and ensure that the Projects comply with all applicable federal and state accessibility
requirements, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act, including its
implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 8 and any amendments, and California Government
Code Section 4450, and applicable requirements and guidance provided in Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations, for the construction of buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs
and related facilities for accessibility and usability.
f. Sub-Recipient shall conduct all necessary due diligence for the Projects, including but not
limited to performing necessary environmental assessments/review of environmental hazard
reports, conducting engineer/geotechnical review, commissioning title reports to identify and
evaluate the condition of title and encumbrances on the subject property, determining the
entity(ies) with site control, including whether any third parties have ownership or site control
rights, and determining the suitability for the Project.
g. Sub-Recipient shall ensure any contractors or subcontractors are paid in accordance with
applicable laws and regulations.
h. Sub-Recipient shall comply with the procedure set forth in Public Contracts Code Section 9204
for processing contractor claims, paying undisputed amounts, and requiring mediation of
disputed amounts.
i. Sub-Recipient shall be responsible for ensuring ongoing maintenance of the Projects after
completion. SCAG shall not be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the Projects after
completion.
23. Conflict of Interest
The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal and state conflict of interest laws, regulations,
and policies.
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24. Independent Contractor
Sub-Recipient and its Consultant(s) shall be independent contractors in the performance of this
MOU, and not officers, employees, or agents of SCAG.
25. Assignment
Neither Party shall assign any rights or interests in this MOU, or any part thereof, without the
written consent of each Party to this MOU, which consent may be granted, withheld or conditioned
in the consenting Party’s sole and absolute discretion. Any assignment without such written
consent shall be void and unenforceable. The covenants and agreement of this MOU shall inure to
the benefit of and shall be binding upon each of the Parties and their respective successors and
assignees.
26. Release of Information
Sub-Recipient shall not release any information or Work Products to a third party or otherwise
publish or utilize any information or Work Products obtained or produced by it as a result of or in
connection with the performance of services under this MOU without the prior written
authorization of SCAG, except as provided under this MOU or as required by law (including,
without limitation, pursuant to the California Public Records Act).
All public-facing communications materials relating to this MOU or its subject matter shall
acknowledge SCAG. Communications materials include, but are not limited to, site signage,
printed information materials, print and online publications, websites, advertisements, video,
public service announcements, social media postings, events, media advisories, news releases, and
all other related materials.
To ensure consistency of public information about SCAG programs and funded work products,
Sub-Recipient is required to notify and coordinate with SCAG’s Manager of Media & Public
Affairs or a specified designee on any media inquiries or plans for proactively providing
information to media outlets.
All communication materials must be provided to SCAG prior to completion so that inclusion of
this element can be confirmed. SCAG will reply within three business days; if no reply is received,
the Sub-Recipient can proceed without comments.
SCAG Communication Contact:
Alisha James
james@scag.ca.gov
(213) 236-1884
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EXHIBIT 2
Exhibit A ‐ Scope of Work and Schedule
Cooperative Agreement No. C‐4‐2053
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Program
CTC Partnership Program
SCOPE DESCRIPTION, APPROACH AND DELIVERABLES
Project Name:
Agency Name:
Project Manager Name:
Project Manager Contact Info:
First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Alicia Yang
ayang@octa.net or 714‐560‐5362
Describe each principle task identified in the Budget & Timeline, provide scope, approach, and list deliverable(s). Add or delete rows as needed.
Task #Task Title
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Scope Description and Approach Deliverable(s)
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
Administration and Project Management
Project Development Team Meetings
Agency Project Oversight
Managing project budget and schedule, including invoices and progress reports
Monthly meetings between City Staff, OCTA, and consultant team. Kick‐off meeting and subsequent PDT meetings.
Ongoing coordination with project stakeholders. Follow‐up meetings, as needed
Monthly invoices and progress reports
Meeting Agendas and minutes.
Meeting Agendas and minutes.
The Consultant Team will report outcomes for the project and will work with the City of Santa Ana and OCTA staff to develop a methodology to report how the project works towards REAP
goals.1.4
2
REAP Reporting Methodology and report outcomes
EXISTING ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT
Existing Conditions Gather existing condition information that includes transit facilities, description of land use and destinations, existing bicycle activity on the corridor, existing wayfinding, existing lane
configurations, collisions, traffic volumes, ped and bikes counts, posted speed limits, lighting and existing non‐infrastructure programs
Develop a map of existing pedestrian facilities and existing bicycle facilities within and adjacent to the corridor, including proximity and access to transit, schools, downtown, community
2.1 Existing Conditions Technical Memorandum
A map of existing facilities for bicycle and pedestrian
travelers2.2
2.3
Existing Multimodal Facilities Map
Existing Corridor Model
facilities, shopping, etc.
Create a microsimulation model to generate existing conditions of the corridor and a model to identify impacts to the corridor when one lane in each direction is taken for improved bicycle
and pedestrian travel. Conduct video‐based conflict analysis to determine the type of and quantity of near misses involving all roadway users along key intesections on the corridor.
Existing Corridor Model and Video‐based Conflict
Technical Memorandum
Identify census tracts that are considered to be disadvantaged or low‐income and identify the transit, bicycle and pedestrian needs. Free and reduce meal or healthy places index may be used
to supplement census tract information. Heatlh statistics along the corridor will be identified as well.2.4
3
Equity Data and Analysis Equity Analysis Technical Memorandum
OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
City to form a stakeholder group that will provide appropriate feedback from the community along and around the corridor. Hold recurring meetings to share and disseminate information.
3.1 Targeted Stakeholder Meetings Stakeholders with vested interest will include but not be limted to local neighborhood associations, business associations, schools, local non‐profits including Latino Health Access and Santa Stakeholder meeting agendas and minutes.
Ana Active Streets, Orange County Health Care Agency, elected officials, emergency services, etc. Stakeholder meeting will occur quarterly for the duration of the project.
Create a website and social media page for plan announcements and documents to be posted. This task also include graphic design for these media outlets. Also include an advertisement
3.2
3.3
Website, Social Media Page, and Surveys
Community Workshop
campaign, online surveys and e‐newsletters. Survey will be conducted before conceptual planning. All media will be in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Website and social media page update Website, Surveys, Advertisements
will be maintained for the duration of the project.
Host community workshops in various parts of the city and varying times to gain community input on new bicycle and pedestrian facilities. A first round of workshops will include community
engagement to receive community input including pedestrian and bicycle traffic safety concerns, transit concerns, mobility challenges. Second round of community workshops will seek
community input on alternative analysis. The community meetings will include a Spanish translator.
Work shop meeting Agendas and minutes.
Attendance at events and presentations
Attend different community events to gather public input. Events will include community ride‐along on built portions, listening sessions, sharing project materials and information for their
dissemination, "pop‐ups" at stakeholder events, presentations, and interacting with youth and caretakers at family events, cultural events, libraries, health fairs, interactive feedback
mechanisms, demonstration projects, and farmers markets/swap meets.3.4 Attend Community Events
Also involve schools and offer learning opportunities for kids through school, conduct listening sessions with parents at school and PTA events, appoint student advisors/liaisons, and create a
public comment database.
4 CONCEPTUAL PLANNING
"Low hanging fruit", consider institutional constraints on reasonability including OCTA's Master Plan of Highway and CIty of Santa Ana Mobility Element , develop Impact Avoidance and
4.1 Identify Constraints and Opportunities Minimization strategies, review disadvantaged community and geographical sharing of benefits and risks. Identify right of way constraints, traffic operational constraints, Caltrans' right of way Constraints and Opportunities Technical Memorandum
requirements and constraints, Transit operation constraints, community support, elected official supportDevelop corridor alternatives. Create maps of the proposed pedestrian, bicycle, and transit facilities based on the community and stakeholder input. Description will include estimated mode Alternative conceptual layouts and alternative4.2
4.3
Proposed Alternatives Development shift from identified projects and programs.summary memo.
Develop concept‐level programmatic cost
estimates Prepare order of magnitude cost estimates including PS&E, Right of Way acquisition, Tenant Eviction costs, major utility relocation, construction engineering, and closeout.Programmatic cost estimates
Develop a methodology for project evaluation and conduct alternative analysis, including any microsimulation alternatives available through the simulation tool. Alternatives may be screened
based on pedestrian and bicyclist comfort level, transit impacts, level of service, travel time, cost, community support, traffic safety, right of impacts,etc. Develop cost estimate all for all
alternatives. Recommend a locally prefered alternative.
Enumerate risks and assign probability. Develop potential contingency plans to keep project construction on schedule.
Based on concept‐level programmatic costs estimates developed in task 4.3 include the financial needs for future projects and programs by listing anticipated cost, revenue sources and
Alternative/Feasibility Evaluation Technical
Memorandum4.4 Alternative/Feasibility Evaluation
4.5
4.6
Risk Register Master Project Risk Register
Identify Financial Needs Funding Strategies Technical Memorandumpotential grant funding.Description of steps necessary to implement the plan and the reporting process that will be used to keep the adopting agency and community informed of the progress being made in
implementing the plan. The Implementation Strategy should include but not be limited to determination of pilot project before full project implementation, need for additional or future
outreach, funding opportunities (from task 4.6), required coordination with other agencies (cost sharing or agreements), CEQA needs, maintenanace considerations, project update method,
and a proposed timeline for implementation.
4.7 Implementation Strategy Implementation Strategy Technical Memorandum
4.8
5
5.1
5.2
Environmental Clearance
PLAN PRODUCTION AND APPROVAL (optional)
Draft Plan
Identify and prepare appropriate level of CEQA needed for proposed project CEQA clearance.CEQA Documentation
Prepare draft plan (PS&E package) based on recommended solution selected and approved by project stakeholders and receive comments.
Prepare draft final plan and receive comments.
Draft PS&E package for 30%, 60% and 90%
Draft Final PS&E packageDraft Final Plan
Final PS&E package and documentation to seek future
funding to construct project
N/A
5.3
6
Final Plan Prepare final plan. Prepare write‐up and description for funding needs to construction plans.
CONTINGENCY 10% Project Management contingency for miscellaneous issues
NOTE: This project will be lead by the City of Santa Ana through a cooperative agreement with OCTA.
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Exhibit A ‐ Scope of Work and Schedule
Cooperative Agreement No. C‐4‐2053
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) 2.0 Program
CTC Partnership Program
PROJECT BUDGET AND TIMELINE
Project Name:First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Agency Name:
Project Manager Name:
Project Manager Contact Info:
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Alicia Yang
ayang@octa.net or 714‐560‐5362
List each principle task and subtask, providing both the budget and timeline for each. Add or delete rows as needed.
Fiscal Years
Q4 Q1
Fund SourcesTask #Task Title 2023‐24 2024‐25 2025‐26 2026‐27
REAP Other Total Cost Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2
1 PROJECT MANAGEMENT $430,000 $0
$0
$0
$0
$430,000
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
2
Administration and Project Management
Project Development Team Meetings
Agency Project Oversight
REAP Reporting
EXISTING ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT
Existing Conditions
$440,000
$250,000
$650,000
$440,000
$250,000
$650,000
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
3
Existing Multimodal Facilities Map
Existing Corridor Model
Equity Data and Analysis
OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT
Targeted Stakeholder Meetings
Website, Social Media Page, and Surveys
Community Workshop
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4
Attend Community Events
CONCEPTUAL PLANNING
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
5
Identify Constraints and Opportunities
Proposed Alternatives Development
Develop concept‐level programmatic cost
estimates
Alternative/Feasibility Evaluation
Risk Register
Identify Financial Needs
Implementation Strategy
Environmental Clearance
PLAN PRODUCTION AND APPROVAL
(optional)$2,100,000 $0
$0
$2,100,000
$430,000
5.1
5.2
5.3
6
Draft Plan
Draft Final Plan
Final Plan
CONTINGENCY
Totals
$430,000
$4,300,000 $0 $4,300,000
Project Duration: 21 months
*‐‐Please note all projects must be completed by June 30, 2026.
*‐‐All costs will be reimbursed based on actual costs incurred and will be subject to the REAP 2.0 and the CTC Partnership Program Guidelines.
*‐‐Indirect costs and fringe benefits costs will be reimbursed using the currently approved rates indicated in the Negotiated Indirect Cost
Rate Agreement between the Subrecipient and its federal cognizant agency, or the rates that are in compliance with the MOU Section ‐ Allowable Uses of Grant Funds.
*‐‐Contingency budget is allocated as needed and amended to the appropriate tasks through an MOU amendment process.
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Exhibit B – Flow-Down Provisions
Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2053
As a recipient of funds from the California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD), the Southern California Council of Governments (SCAG) through the Regional Early
Action Planning Grant Program of 2021 (REAP 2.0) has awarded funding to projects meeting the
goals and objectives of the program. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has
successfully secured funding from REAP 2.0 to deliver the awarded projects and seek
reimbursement for qualifying work. Any implementing agency expected to receive funds from
OCTA for projects awarded REAP 2.0 funds shall deliver the projects in compliance with the
following flow-down provisions from the SCAG and OCTA Memorandum of Understanding
(MOU) No. M-009-24:
Section 3.c. (Scope of Work and Sub-Recipient’s Responsibilities – nexus to REAP 2.0)
Section 3.e. – 3.g. (Scope of Work and Sub-Recipient’s Responsibilities – procurements)
Section 3.k. (Scope of Work and Sub-Recipient’s Responsibilities – penalty of perjury)
Section 5.e. (Funding – repayment of ineligible costs)
Section 6 (Invoices)
Section 7 (Reporting)
Section 8 (Accounting)
Section 9 (Allowable Uses of Grant Funds)
Section 10 (Work Products)
Section 13 (Insurance)
Section 14 (Indemnification)
Section 18 (Records Retention)
Section 19 (Monitoring and Audits)
Section 21 (Compliance with Laws, Rules, and Regulations)
Section 22 (Public Works and Construction)
Section 23 (Conflict of Interest)
Section 24 (Independent Contractor)
Section 25 (Assignment)
Section 26 (Release of Information)
The terms as it is presented in the MOU for each of the provisions above are included in the next
section. Please note the following:
• Sub-Recipient refers to the implementing agency (e.g. City of Santa Ana).
• OCTA will be responsible for submitting all invoices and reports to SCAG; therefore, the
sub-recipient (City of Santa Ana) will be required to provide the necessary invoices and
reports in the format indicated to OCTA prior to the deadlines indicated in the provisions
but will not need to submit invoices or reports to SCAG directly.
• The period of performance is from January 27, 2025, to June 30, 2026.
• It is the responsibility of the sub-recipient to flow-down the appropriate provisions if
consultants or similar are used to assist in delivering the project.
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3. Scope of Work and Sub-Recipient’s Responsibilities
c. Sub-Recipient must demonstrate a clear and significant nexus to all the REAP 2.0 Goals and
Objectives, as described in Section 9 of this MOU, and must carry out the Projects to meet the
REAP 2.0 Goals and Objectives. Any lack of action or action inconsistent with REAP 2.0
Goals and Objectives may result in review and could be subject to modification of funding,
termination of this MOU, and repayment of the Grant Funds.
e. As a recipient of federal and state funds, SCAG has the responsibility for ensuring that its
procurement process complies with all applicable federal, state and funding requirements. For
all agreements entered into containing funds provided under this MOU or to perform work
under this MOU, Sub-Recipient shall procure in compliance with all applicable federal, state,
and local laws and regulations.
f. The term “Consultant(s)” shall hereinafter refer to all entities that Sub-Recipient procures,
manages, or otherwise enters into contracts or agreements with, in furtherance of the Projects
or this MOU regardless of the timing, nature of service/work provided or type of organization,
including but not limited to government entities, political subdivisions, subrecipients,
consultants, contractors, service providers, suppliers, independent contractors, professionals,
managers, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
g. Upon request, Sub-Recipient shall provide information to the SCAG Project Manager
regarding any existing solicitation including but not limited to Requests for Proposals,
Invitation for Bids, Request for Qualifications, and Requests for Quotation (collectively
“RFP”). For new RFPs developed or finalized after the Effective Date of this MOU, Sub-
Recipient shall provide information to the SCAG Project Manager and obtain SCAG Project
Manager’s written approval on any final RFP prior to its issuance. SCAG may require
documentation of RFPs and Notices to Proceed before approval of invoice reimbursement.
k. Any and all notices, reports, or other communications required by this MOU, including but not
limited to invoices, accounting reports, supporting documentation, and monitoring reports,
shall be submitted under the penalty of perjury.
5. Funding
e. Any costs for which Sub-Recipient receives reimbursement or credit that is determined by a
subsequent audit or other review by either SCAG, HCD, other State authorities or federal
cognizant agency to be ineligible or otherwise unallowable, are to be repaid by Sub-Recipient
within thirty (30) calendar days of Sub-Recipient receiving notice or a written demand for
reimbursement from SCAG. Such repayment may include interest, penalties or related fees, as
determined by HCD or other State authorities. Should Sub-Recipient fail to reimburse
unallowable costs due to SCAG within thirty (30) calendar days of demand, or within such
other period as may be agreed between both parties hereto, SCAG is authorized to withhold
and/or off-set future payments to Sub-Recipient.
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6. Invoices
a. This MOU is a Cost Reimbursement agreement. Amounts claimed must reflect the actual
incurred and paid cost of completed work. The actual incurred and paid costs may not exceed
the Project’s budget set forth in the most current fully executed SOW Approval Form. All
invoices submitted to SCAG for payment shall be e-mailed to accountspayable@scag.ca.gov
(file cannot exceed 10MB). All invoices submitted to SCAG for the Projects shall reference
the OWP Project Number (OWP No. 305-4926.01). A separate invoice must be submitted for
each individual Project.
b. By the twenty-first following the start of a new quarter (i.e., January 21, April 21, July 21,
October 21), Sub-Recipient shall submit an invoice for each Project to SCAG using the
“Invoice Report” attached as Exhibit C. The Invoice Report must be submitted in both PDF
format and the Excel file provided by SCAG. The Invoice Report shall also include, in
narrative form, a progress report section with a description of services performed by Sub-
Recipient’s staff and Consultant(s) as well as progress toward completion of tasks related to
the Project for the prior quarter, a reporting of all costs incurred for that period, and progress
achieved toward the REAP 2.0 Goals and Objectives. SCAG shall review the Invoice Report
for compliance with this MOU. If SCAG determines that the Invoice Report is compliant with
this MOU, SCAG shall approve the Invoice Report and issue payment to the Sub-Recipient.
c. Incomplete or inaccurate invoices may be returned to Sub-Recipient for correction without
payment until corrected and approved. SCAG may, at its discretion, disallow any unsupported
costs and process the invoice. If Sub-Recipient corrects the error, the disallowed items can be
included in the next set of invoices.
d. Travel expenses and per diem rates are not to exceed the rate specified by the State of
California Department of Human Resources for similar employees (i.e. non-represented
employees) unless written verification is supplied that government hotel rates were not then
commercially available to Sub-Recipient, and its Consultant(s) at the time and location
required as specified in the California Department of Transportation’s Travel Guide Exception
Process,which can be found at the following link:
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/asc/travel/ap_b/bu1.htm. Also see the link for a summary of travel
reimbursement rules.
e. The Parties acknowledge that SCAG’s fiscal year is from July 1 to June 30. Sub-Recipient
agrees to submit all invoices to SCAG for eligible expenses incurred through June 30th, no
later than July 21st during the Term of this MOU. SCAG shall not be obligated to pay Sub-
Recipient for any invoice received after such date.
f. Sub-Recipient shall submit its final invoice to SCAG within thirty (30) days of the completion
of each individual Project, but no later than June 30, 2026, whichever is first. SCAG shall not
be obligated to pay-Sub Recipient for any invoice received after such date.
g. Sub-Recipient will require that its Consultant(s) pay any contractors and subcontractors for
satisfactorily completed work no later than ten (10) days of receipt of each payment from Sub-
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Recipient. The ten (10) calendar days period is applicable unless a shorter period is required
by applicable law.
7. Reporting
a. At any time during the term of this MOU, SCAG may request additional information, as
needed, to demonstrate satisfaction of all requirements identified in the MOU.
b. By February 10 of each year following receipt of funding pursuant to this MOU, Sub-Recipient
shall submit an Annual Report using the “Sub-Recipient Report Template,” attached as Exhibit
D (“Report Template”). Sub-Recipient shall submit a separate Annual Report for each Project.
The Annual Report shall include, in narrative form, a description of services performed by
Sub-Recipient’s staff and Consultant(s) as well as progress toward completion of tasks related
to the Project for the prior year, a reporting of all costs incurred for that period, and progress
achieved toward the REAP 2.0 Goals and Objectives.
c. When a Project is finalized, and no later than June 30, 2026, Sub-Recipient shall submit a
Close-Out Report for the Project. At the time of the execution of this MOU, HCD has not
provided the requirements for the Close-Out Report due to HCD by all grantees at the
conclusion of the grant performance period. Therefore, the Close-Out Report format required
by SCAG of Sub-Recipient is not available at this time, but will be provided when it becomes
available.
d. All reports submitted to SCAG shall reference the OWP Project Number (OWP No. 305-
4926.01).
8. Accounting
a. Sub-Recipient shall establish and maintain an accounting system and reports that properly
accumulate incurred Project costs by line. The accounting system shall conform to Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”), enable the determination of incurred costs as
interim points of completion, and provide support for payment vouchers and invoices.
b. Sub-Recipient shall establish a separate ledger account for receipts and expenditures of Project
Funds and Grant Funds and maintain expenditure details in accordance with the Scopes of
Work, as outlined in the most current fully executed SOW Approval Form, for each Project.
c. Sub-Recipient shall maintain documentation of its completed procurements (including the use
of sole source purchasing), and financial records of expenditures incurred during the course of
the Projects in accordance with GAAP.
9. Allowable Uses of Grant Funds
a. SCAG shall not award or disburse funds unless it determines that the Project Funds and Grant
Funds shall be expended in compliance with the REAP 2.0 Goals and Objectives.
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i. REAP 2.0 Goals (“Goals”) are to invest in housing, planning, and infill housing-supportive
infrastructure across the entire state in a manner that reduces Vehicle Miles Traveled
(“VMT”), increases housing affordability, and advances equity. More detailed information
on the Goals can be found in Section 201 of the REAP 2.0 Notice of Funding Availability
(“NOFA”) and Final Guidelines for MPO Applicants and are made a part of the provisions
of this MOU as if set forth in full.
ii. REAP 2.0 Objectives (“Objectives”) include: (1) accelerating infill development that
facilitates housing supply, choice, and affordability; (2) affirmatively furthering fair
housing; (3) reducing vehicle miles traveled. More detailed information on the Objectives
can be found in Section 202 of the REAP 2.0 NOFA and Final Guidelines for MPO
Applicants and are made a part of the provisions of this MOU as if set forth in full.
b. Project Funds and Grant Funds shall only be used by Sub-Recipient for activities approved by
SCAG and included in the Scopes of Work, as outlined in the most current fully executed SOW
Approval Form.
c. Project Funds and Grant Funds may not be used for administrative costs of persons employed
by Sub-Recipient for activities not directly related to eligible activities.
d. Sub-Recipient shall use no more than five percent (5%) of the Project Funds for administrative
costs related to a Project, or a maximum of Six Hundred Sixty-Four Thousand, Five Hundred
Dollars ($664,500), whichever is lower. For purposes of this MOU, administrative costs are
the costs incurred in direct support of grant administration that are not included in the
organization’s indirect cost pool. Additional funds may be used from other sources solely
contributed by Sub-Recipient to support Sub-Recipient’s administration of the Projects.
i. Sub-Recipient must clearly indicate if funds will be used towards administrative costs on
or before the Effective Date of this MOU.
ii. If Sub-Recipient is seeking reimbursement for indirect costs and/or fringe benefits costs,
they must annually submit an Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (“ICAP”) or an Indirect Cost
Rate Proposal (“ICRP”) to its cognizant agency for indirect costs and/or fringe benefits
costs in accordance with Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 (2 CFR 200)
Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, And Audit Requirements For
Federal Awards. The cognizant agency for indirect costs and/or fringe benefits costs means
the federal agency responsible for reviewing, negotiating, and approving ICAPs or ICRPs.
Sub-Recipient must provide their approved indirect cost rate and/or fringe benefit rate and
provide a copy to SCAG Project Manager of the approved negotiated indirect cost rate
agreement (“NICRA”) for the current fiscal year and subsequent years throughout the
performance period. Indirect costs and/or fringe benefits costs may be sought for
reimbursement only if Sub-Recipient has an approved NICRA from its cognizant agency
on or before the Effective Date of this MOU.
iii. If Sub-Recipient is seeking reimbursement for fringe benefits costs with absence of the
approved NICRA and proposes to use a rate to allocate the fringe benefits costs on the basis
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of entity-wide salaries and wages of the employees receiving the benefits, they must
annually prepare the fringe benefits cost allocation plan in accordance with Title 2 Code of
Federal Regulations Part 200 (2 CFR 200) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost
Principles, And Audit Requirements For Federal Awards and provide a letter from the Sub-
Recipient’s independent auditor confirming the compliance for the current fiscal year and
subsequent years throughout the performance period.
iv. If Sub-Recipient elects a de minimis indirect cost rate of 10%, they must annually complete
a certification form provided by SCAG Project Manager to confirm the eligibility and
compliance with Title 2 Code of Federal Regulations Part 200 (2 CFR 200) Uniform
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, And Audit Requirements For Federal
Awards and submit the signed form to SCAG Project Manager for the current fiscal year
and subsequent years throughout the performance period. The de minimis rate of 10% is to
be applied to modified total direct costs (MTDC) as defined by 2 CFR Part 200.1.
e. There must be a strong implementation component for the funded activity through REAP 2.0,
including, where appropriate, agreement by Sub-Recipient to submit the completed planning
document to the applicable board, council, or other entity for adoption. If Sub-Recipient does
not formally request adoption of the funded activity, it may be subject to repayment of the
Grant Funds.
10. Work Products
a. For purposes of this MOU, “Work Products” shall mean all deliverables created or produced
under this MOU including, but not limited to, all deliverables conceived or made either solely
or jointly with others during the term of this MOU and during a period of six months after the
termination thereof, which relates to the Projects. Work Products shall not include real property
or capital improvements. Work Products includes all deliverables, inventions, innovations,
improvements, or other works of authorship Sub-Recipient or Consultant(s) may conceive of
or develop in the course of this MOU, whether or not they are eligible for patent, copyright,
trademark, trade secret or other legal protection.
b. Sub-Recipient shall submit one (1) electronic copy of all Work Products associated with the
Projects to the assigned SCAG Project Manager.
c. SCAG shall own all Work Products. SCAG grants to Sub-Recipient a perpetual royalty-free,
non-assignable, non-exclusive and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use
Work Products related to the Projects and developed as part of this MOU; provided, however,
that any reproduction, publishing, or reuse of the Work Products will be at Sub-Recipient’s
sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to SCAG.
d. Subject to any provisions of law, including but not limited to the California Public Records
Act, all deliverables and related materials related to the Projects shall be held confidential by
Sub-Recipient. Nothing furnished to SCAG which is otherwise known or is generally known,
or has become known, to the related industry shall be deemed confidential. Sub-Recipient shall
safeguard such confidential materials from unauthorized disclosure, using the same standard
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of care to avoid disclosure as Sub-Recipient treats its confidential information, but in no case
less than reasonable care.
13. Insurance
a. Sub-Recipient, at their own expense, shall procure and maintain policies of insurance, or
provide evidence of self-insurance, of the types and amounts below, for the duration of the
MOU. The policies shall state they afford primary coverage.
Insurance Type Requirements Limits
General Liability Commercial General Liability Not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence,
insurance with coverage at least $10,000,000 general aggregate, for bodily
as broad as Insurance Services injury, personal injury, and property damage.
Office form CG 00 01.The policy must include contractual liability
that has not been amended. Any endorsement
restricting standard ISO “insured contract”
language will not be accepted.
Automobile
Liability
Automobile insurance at least as Covering bodily injury and property damage
broad as Insurance Services
Office form CA 00 01.
for all activities of the Sub-Recipient arising
out of or in connection with work to be
performed under this MOU, including
coverage for any owned, hired, non-owned,
or rented vehicles, in an amount not less than
$1,000,000 combined single limit for each
accident.
Workers’Workers’ Compensation
insurance as required by the
State of California and
Including Occupational Diseases in
accordance with California Law and
Employers’ Liability Insurance with a limit
Compensation/
Employer’s
Liability Employer’s Liability Insurance. of not less than $1,000,000 each accident.
Not required for sole proprietors
or Sub-Recipients with no
employees.
Professional
Liability
Insurance
Professional Liability (Errors
and Omissions) insurance
appropriate to the Sub-
With limits of not less than $3,000,000 per
occurrence. In addition, it shall be required
that the professional liability insurance policy
remain in effect for three (3) years after the
Completion Date of this MOU.
Recipient’s profession.
Builders Risk Upon commencement of Sub-Recipient shall purchase and maintain
construction and with approval property insurance written on a builder’s risk
of SCAG, Sub-Recipient shall “Special Form Cause of Loss” or equivalent
obtain and maintain builder’s policy form in an amount not to exceed
risk (course of construction) for amount of the Contract, plus the cost of
the entire duration of the
Project. Not required for
Projects without construction.
materials supplied or installed by others on a
full replacement cost basis. The Builder’s
Risk policy shall include a soft cost
endorsement that covers soft costs equal to
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Insurance Type Requirements Limits
twenty percent (20%) of the Contract’s full
value. Soft costs are defined as certain
expenses, in addition to labor and materials,
required to complete the Project that has been
delayed due to unexpected physical damage
and include, but are not limited to, the
following: legal/accounting fees, design or
other professional fees, financing costs, taxes,
general administration, lease expenses,
permit fees and insurance premiums. This
insurance shall include the interests of the
Additional Insureds as named below, Sub-
Recipient and the subcontractors of every tier
on the Project as insureds. The insurance
shall cover without limitation, loss or damage
to the Work arising from the perils covered
under “Special Form Cause of Loss” form
coverage including, without duplication of
coverage for theft, fire, lightning, explosion,
or hail, smoke, aircraft or vehicles, riot or
civil commotion, vandalism, malicious
mischief, collapse, earthquake, flood,
windstorm, false-work, testing and delay of
startup, temporary buildings, property in
transit and while stored at a temporary
location, debris removal including demolition
occasioned by enforcement of any applicable
legal requirements, and shall cover
reasonable compensation for Sub-Recipient’s
services and expenses required as a result of
such loss. During the Project construction
period, Sub-Recipient and its subcontractors
shall mutually waive all rights of recovery
against each other and against the Additional
Insureds identified below for damages caused
by fire or other perils covered by the Builders
Risk “Special Form Cause of Loss”
insurance. All applicable policies of
insurance covering the Work or the property
of the Sub-Recipient or subcontractor shall be
endorsed to provide a waiver of subrogation
in favor of the Additional Insureds identified
below, Sub-Recipient and all subcontractors
of every tier. Further, Sub-Recipient hereby
releases, and shall cause its subcontractors to
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Insurance Type Requirements Limits
release, the Indemnitees identified in section
14 from any and all claims, losses and
damages caused by fire or other perils
covered by the Builders Risk “Special Form
Cause of Loss” insurance. There shall be no
deductible or self-insured retention exceeding
$10,000.00 per loss, other than earthquake or
flood which may have deductible or self-
insured retentions not exceeding $50,000.00.
The policy may have sublimits not less than
the following: Earthquake $5,000,000.00
Flood $1,000,000.00
Pollution
Liability
Coverage shall provide for
liability arising out of sudden, $1,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate.
The policy limit shall be no less than
accidental, and gradual All activities contemplated in this MOU shall
pollution, and remediation. Not be specifically scheduled on the policy as
required for Projects without
construction.
“covered operations.” The policy shall
provide coverage for remediation of the site
in the event of an environmental
contamination event arising out of the
materials, supplies, products, work,
operations, or workmanship.
Products/
Completed
Operations
Coverage
Coverage shall extend a
minimum of three (3) years after insured for covered claims arising out of the
project completion. Not required actions of independent contractors. If the
for Projects without
construction.
Coverage shall be included on behalf of the
insured is using subcontractors, the Policy
must include work performed “by or on
behalf” of the insured. Policy shall contain no
language that would invalidate or remove the
insurer’s duty to defend or indemnify for
claims or suits expressly excluded from
coverage. Policy shall specifically provide for
a duty to defend on the part of the insurer.
SCAG, its officials, officers, agents, and
employees, shall be included as additional
insureds under the Products and Completed
Operations coverage.
b. Higher Limits: no representation is made that the minimum insurance requirements of this
agreement are sufficient to cover the indemnity or other obligations of the sub-recipient under
this agreement.
c. The general liability and automobile liability policies are to contain, or be endorsed to contain,
the following provisions:
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i. SCAG, its officials, employees, and volunteers are to be covered as additional insureds, as
respects to liability arising out of the activities performed by or on behalf of Sub-Recipient;
products and completed operations of Sub-Recipient; premises owned, occupied or used
by Sub-Recipient; or automobiles owned leased, hired or borrowed by Sub-Recipient. The
coverage shall contain no special limitations on the scope of protection afforded to SCAG,
its officials and employees.
ii. For any claims related to this Project, Sub-Recipient’s insurance coverage shall be primary
insurance as respects SCAG, its officials and employees. Any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by SCAG shall be excess of Sub-Recipient’s insurance and shall not contribute
with it.
iii. Any failure to comply with reporting or other provisions of the policies including breaches
of warranties shall not affect coverage provided to SCAG, its officials and employees.
iv. Sub-Recipient’s insurance shall apply separately to each insured against whom claim is
made or suit is brought, except with respect to the limits of the insurer’s liability.
d. The Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability policies shall include a waiver of
subrogation endorsement in favor of SCAG, its, officials, employees, and volunteers.
e. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions in amounts over $10,000 must be declared to and
approved by SCAG.
f. Insurance is to be placed with California admitted insurers with a current A.M. Best’s rating
of no less than A and be admitted, unless otherwise approved by SCAG.
g. Sub-Recipient shall furnish SCAG with original endorsements and certificates of insurance
evidencing coverage required by this clause. All documents are to be signed by a person
authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. All documents are to be received and
approved by SCAG before work commences. Upon request of SCAG at any time, Sub-
Recipient shall provide complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies, including
endorsements affecting the coverage required by these specifications.
h. Sub-Recipient agrees to ensure that its Consultant(s) provide the same minimum insurance
coverage and endorsements required of Sub-recipient. Sub-Recipient agrees to monitor and
review all such coverage and assumes all responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is
provided in conformity with the requirements of this Section. However, in the event Sub-
Recipient’s Consultant(s) cannot comply with this requirement, which proof must be submitted
to SCAG, Sub-Recipient shall be required to ensure that its Consultant(s) provide and maintain
insurance coverage and endorsements sufficient to the specific risk of exposure involved with
Consultant(s) scope of work and services, with limits less than required of the Sub-Recipient,
but in all other terms consistent with the Sub-Recipient’s requirements under this MOU. This
provision does not relieve Sub-Recipient of its contractual obligations under the MOU and/or
limit its liability to the amount of insurance coverage provided by its Consultant(s). This
provision is intended solely to provide Sub-Recipient with the ability to utilize Consultant(s)
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who may be otherwise qualified to perform the work or services but may not carry the same
insurance limits as required of Sub-Recipient under this MOU given the limited scope of work
or services provided by the Consultant(s). Sub-Recipient agrees that upon request, all
agreements with Consultant(s) will be submitted to SCAG for review.
14. Indemnification
Sub-Recipient shall fully defend, indemnify and hold harmless SCAG, its members, officers,
employees, and agents from any and all claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses, suits or
actions including attorneys’ fees, brought forth or arising under any theories or assertions of
liability, occurring by or resulting from or otherwise related to the Projects or this MOU. Such
obligations shall not, however, extend to any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, expenses, suits
or actions that arise from SCAG’s willful misconduct.
18. Records Retention
a. Sub-Recipient and its Consultant(s) shall maintain all source documents, books and records
connected with the Projects, all procurements related to the Projects, all work performed under
this MOU, and evidence demonstrating the funding was used for the appropriate purposes for
a minimum of five (5) years after December 31, 2026. Wherever practicable, such records
should be collected, transmitted, and stored in open and machine-readable formats.
b. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, monitoring, inspection, or other action has been
started before the expiration of the required record retention period, all records shall be retained
by Sub-Recipient and its Consultant(s) for five (5) years after: (a) the conclusion or resolution
of the matter; (b) the date an audit resolution is achieved for each annual SCAG OWP; or (c)
December 31, 2026, whichever is later.
19. Monitoring and Audits
a. SCAG may monitor expenditures and activities of Sub-Recipient and its Consultant(s) as
SCAG deems necessary to ensure compliance with the MOU, the Statutes, the REAP 2.0
Guidelines and the Program Guidelines.
b. At any time during the term of this MOU, SCAG, HCD, the California Department of General
Services, the California Bureau of State Audits, or their designated representatives may
perform or cause to be performed a financial audit of any and all phases of the Projects. At
their request, Sub-Recipient shall provide, at its own expense, a financial audit prepared by an
independent certified public accountant.
c. Sub-Recipient agrees that SCAG, HCD, the California Department of General Services, the
California Bureau of State Audits, or their designated representatives shall have the right to
review, obtain, and copy all records and supporting documentation related to the performance
of this MOU. Sub-Recipient agrees to provide any relevant information requested. Copies shall
be made and furnished to SCAG upon request at no cost to SCAG.
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d. Sub-Recipient agrees to permit SCAG, HCD, the California Department of General Services,
the California Bureau of State Audits, or their designated representatives access to its premises,
upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing
employees who might reasonably have information related to such records and inspecting and
copying such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter
under investigation for the purpose of determining compliance with this MOU, the Statutes,
the REAP 2.0 Guidelines, or applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
e. If there are audit findings from SCAG or HCD’s audit, Sub-Recipient must submit a detailed
response acceptable to SCAG or HCD for each audit finding within ninety (90) days of the
audit finding report.
21. Compliance with Laws, Rules, and Regulations
a. Sub-Recipient agrees to comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations
applicable to this MOU.
b. Non-Discrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity
i. During the performance of this MOU, Sub-Recipient assures that no person shall be denied
the MOU’s benefits, be excluded from participation or employment, be denied Project
benefits, or be subjected to discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, national
origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic
information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual
orientation, or military and veteran status, under the Projects or any program or activity
funded by this MOU, as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Fair
Housing Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 3601-20) and all implementing regulations, the Americans with
Disabilities Act (“ADA”) of 1990 (42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq.) and all applicable
regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to the ADA, and the Age Discrimination Act of
1975 and all implementing regulations. Sub-Recipient shall ensure that the evaluation and
treatment of employees and applicants for employment are free of such discrimination.
ii. Sub-Recipient shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Employment and Housing Act
(Gov. Code § 12900 et seq.), the regulations promulgated thereunder (Cal. Code Regs. tit.
2, § 11000 et seq.), the provisions of Article 9.5, Chapter 1, Part 1, Division 3, Title 2 of
the Government Code (Gov. Code §§ 11135-11139.5), and the regulations or standards
adopted by HCD to implement such article.
iii. Sub-Recipient shall permit access by representatives of the Department of Fair
Employment and Housing, SCAG, and HCD upon reasonable notice at any time during the
normal business hours, but in no case less than 24 hours’ notice, to such of its books,
records, accounts, and all other sources of information and its facilities as the Department
of Fair Employment and Housing, SCAG, or HCD shall require to ascertain compliance
with this Section.
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Exhibit B – Flow-Down Provisions
Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2053
iv. Sub-Recipient shall give written notice of its obligations under this Section to labor
organizations with which they have a collective bargaining or other agreement.
v. Sub-Recipient shall adopt and implement affirmative processes and procedures that
provide information, outreach and promotion of opportunities in the Projects to encourage
participation of all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, familial
status, or disability. This includes, but is not limited to, a minority outreach program to
ensure the inclusion, to the maximum extent possible, of minorities and women, and
entities owned by minorities and women, as required by 24 C.F.R. § 92.351.
c. Recycling Certification. Sub-Recipient shall certify in writing under penalty of perjury, the
minimum, if not exact, percentage of post-consumer material as defined in the Public Contract
Code Section 12200, in products, materials, goods, or supplies offered or sold to SCAG
regardless of whether the product meets the requirements of Public Contract Code Section
12209. With respect to printer or duplication cartridges that comply with the requirements of
Section 12156(e), the certification required by this subdivision shall specify that the cartridges
so comply (Pub. Contract Code § 12205).
d. Anti-Trust Claims. Sub-Recipient, by signing this MOU, hereby certifies that if these services
or goods are obtained by means of a competitive bid, the Sub-Recipient shall comply with Title
1, Division 5, Chapter 11 of the California Government Code (Gov. Code §§ 4550-4554).
e. Child Support Compliance Act. If the Grant Funds provided under this MOU are in excess of
$100,000, Sub-Recipient acknowledges in accordance with Public Contract Code 7110, that:
i. Sub-Recipient recognizes the importance of child and family support obligations and shall
fully comply with all applicable state and federal laws relating to child and family support
enforcement, including, but not limited to, disclosure of information and compliance with
earnings assignment orders, as provided in Chapter 8 (commencing with Section 5200) of
Part 5 of Division 9 of the Family Code; and
ii. Sub-Recipient, to the best of its knowledge is fully complying with the earnings assignment
orders of all employees and is providing the names of all new employees to the New Hire
Registry maintained by the California Employment Development Department.
f. Priority Hiring Considerations. If this MOU includes services in excess of $200,000, the Sub-
Recipient shall give priority consideration in filling vacancies in positions funded by the MOU
to qualified recipients of aid under Welfare and Institutions Code Section 11200 in accordance
with Pub. Contract Code §10353.
g. Loss Leader. If this MOU involves the furnishing of equipment, materials, or supplies then the
following statement is incorporated: It is unlawful for any person engaged in business within
this state to sell or use any article or product as a “loss leader” as defined in Section 17030 of
the Business and Professions Code. (PCC §10344(e).)
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Exhibit B – Flow-Down Provisions
Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2053
22. Public Works and Construction
Without limiting the generality of Section 21.a., Sub-Recipient agrees to ensure compliance with
all applicable legal authority regarding construction standards and requirements, including but not
limited to the following:
a. Labor Code Requirements
i. Sub-Recipient is hereby put on notice that the one or more of the Projects under the MOU
may qualify as a public works project and Sub-Recipient will therefore be required to
determine whether the Project falls under a classification that would require payment of
prevailing wages. Services constituting public works are described in California Labor
Code Sections 1720-1861, as may be amended or recodified by legislative action from
time-to-time.
ii. If a Project qualifies as a public works project, Sub-Recipient shall be the Awarding Body
for the public works project and required to comply with all requirements applicable to the
Awarding Body.
iii. If Sub-Recipient or its Consultant(s) will perform services that require payment of
prevailing wages, they are required to register with the California Department of Industrial
Relations (DIR) in order to be compliant with the law. Neither Sub-Recipient nor its
Consultant(s) may work on a public works project without a current and active DIR
registration.
iv. In the event that Sub-Recipient or its Consultant(s) engages in the performance of a public
work under this MOU as defined by Labor Code Section 1770 et seq., Sub-Recipient and
its Consultant(s) shall be required to cause such employees who are entitled to prevailing
wages, to be paid the required wage amounts pursuant to applicable state law. Sub-
Recipient and its Consultant(s) shall ensure compliance with the State of California’s
General Prevailing Wage Rate requirements in accordance with California Labor Code,
Section 1770, and all Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances applicable to the work.
v. Sub-Recipient further acknowledges that any work that qualifies as a public work within
the meaning of California Labor Code Section 1720 shall require Sub-Recipient and its
Consultant(s) to comply with the provisions of California Labor Code Sections 1775 et
seq. Sub-Recipient agrees to ensure compliance with Labor Code Section 1776 regarding
retention and inspection of payroll records and noncompliance penalties, Labor Code
Section 1777.5 regarding employment of registered apprentices, and Labor Code Section
1813 regarding forfeiture for violations of the maximum hours per day and per week
provisions contained in the same chapter.
b. Sub-Recipient shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local procurement
requirements for public works and construction projects and shall advertise, open bids, award,
and approve all construction contracts in accordance with the California Public Contract Code
and the California Labor Code.
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Exhibit B – Flow-Down Provisions
Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2053
c. All construction contracts for the Projects shall be administered and managed by Sub-
Recipient. Sub-Recipient shall prepare or have prepared a detailed schedule of performance
for the Projects, ensuring that all construction is completed within the timeline allowed by the
MOU. Sub-Recipient shall be responsible for requiring the construction contractor to furnish
any applicable labor and material bonds and payments and performance bonds naming the Sub-
Recipient as obligee, and SCAG as additional obligee, or an insurance policy in lieu of such
bonds.
d. Sub-Recipient agrees to procure any and all permits, licenses and approvals necessary to
complete the Projects, including those necessary to perform design, construction, operation
and maintenance, and to comply with all California Environmental Quality Act requirements
applicable to the Projects. Sub-Recipient shall pay all charges and fees and give all notices
necessary or incidental to the Projects.
e. Sub-Recipient shall prepare, or have prepared, all plans, specifications and estimates for the
Projects and ensure that the Projects comply with all applicable federal and state accessibility
requirements, including but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act, including its
implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 8 and any amendments, and California Government
Code Section 4450, and applicable requirements and guidance provided in Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations, for the construction of buildings, structures, sidewalks, curbs
and related facilities for accessibility and usability.
f. Sub-Recipient shall conduct all necessary due diligence for the Projects, including but not
limited to performing necessary environmental assessments/review of environmental hazard
reports, conducting engineer/geotechnical review, commissioning title reports to identify and
evaluate the condition of title and encumbrances on the subject property, determining the
entity(ies) with site control, including whether any third parties have ownership or site control
rights, and determining the suitability for the Project.
g. Sub-Recipient shall ensure any contractors or subcontractors are paid in accordance with
applicable laws and regulations.
h. Sub-Recipient shall comply with the procedure set forth in Public Contracts Code Section 9204
for processing contractor claims, paying undisputed amounts, and requiring mediation of
disputed amounts.
i. Sub-Recipient shall be responsible for ensuring ongoing maintenance of the Projects after
completion. SCAG shall not be responsible for ongoing maintenance of the Projects after
completion.
23. Conflict of Interest
The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal and state conflict of interest laws, regulations,
and policies.
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Exhibit B – Flow-Down Provisions
Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-2053
24. Independent Contractor
Sub-Recipient and its Consultant(s) shall be independent contractors in the performance of this
MOU, and not officers, employees, or agents of SCAG.
25. Assignment
Neither Party shall assign any rights or interests in this MOU, or any part thereof, without the
written consent of each Party to this MOU, which consent may be granted, withheld or conditioned
in the consenting Party’s sole and absolute discretion. Any assignment without such written
consent shall be void and unenforceable. The covenants and agreement of this MOU shall inure to
the benefit of and shall be binding upon each of the Parties and their respective successors and
assignees.
26. Release of Information
Sub-Recipient shall not release any information or Work Products to a third party or otherwise
publish or utilize any information or Work Products obtained or produced by it as a result of or in
connection with the performance of services under this MOU without the prior written
authorization of SCAG, except as provided under this MOU or as required by law (including,
without limitation, pursuant to the California Public Records Act).
All public-facing communications materials relating to this MOU or its subject matter shall
acknowledge SCAG. Communications materials include, but are not limited to, site signage,
printed information materials, print and online publications, websites, advertisements, video,
public service announcements, social media postings, events, media advisories, news releases, and
all other related materials.
To ensure consistency of public information about SCAG programs and funded work products,
Sub-Recipient is required to notify and coordinate with SCAG’s Manager of Media & Public
Affairs or a specified designee on any media inquiries or plans for proactively providing
information to media outlets.
All communication materials must be provided to SCAG prior to completion so that inclusion of
this element can be confirmed. SCAG will reply within three business days; if no reply is received,
the Sub-Recipient can proceed without comments.
SCAG Communication Contact:
Alisha James
james@scag.ca.gov
(213) 236-1884
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CITY OF SANTA ANA FY 24/25CIP
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WORKSHEET
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The First Street Boulevard Multimodal Study Project will look at
options to enhance the City’s planned improvements for First Street
by assessing the feasibility of infrastructure improvements through
robust community outreach efforts and field data analyses.
PROJECT NEED:
As per the approved GP update, First Street is envisioned to go from a
6-vehicle travel lane, divided roadway to a 4-vehicle travel lane divided
roadway with bicycle infrastructure and enhanced pedestrian
sidewalks. These potential improvements will benefit the Santa Ana
residents who utilize OCTA’s Route 64, one of the highest ridership
bus routes in Orange County. Route 64 services Orange County bus
riders from Westminster Mall, to the west, to Larwin Square Shopping
Mall, to the east, in Tustin while traversing right through the heart of the
City of Santa Ana on First Street. The route consists of approximately
90 stops covering both directions with nearly 50 of them in Santa Ana.
PROJECT TITLE:
First Street Multimodal Boulevard
Study Project
PROJECT CATEGORY:
Traffic Improvements
Traffic Improvements
LOCATION MAP
AGENCY:DIVISION:CONTACT:DATE:
Public Works Traffic Engineering Ruben Castaneda, Senior Engineer 21-Jan-2025
PROJECT COSTS FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31
Construction 3,870,000 ------
Engineering 430,000 ------
TOTAL 4,300,000 ------
SOURCE OF FUNDS FY 24/25 FY 25/26 FY 26/27 FY 27/28 FY 28/29 FY 29/30 FY 30/31
ATP 4,300,000 ------
TOTAL 4,300,000 ------
EXHIBIT 3
City Council 15 – 52 2/18/2025
City Manager’s Office
www.santa-ana.org/cm
Item # 16
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 18, 2025
TOPIC: Ordinance Prohibiting Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family
Members of City Officials - Second Reading
AGENDA TITLE
Second Reading of Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending
Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2-112 Prohibiting the
Award of Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family Members of the
Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials (Second Reading)
First Reading at the February 4, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by an
unanimous vote of 7-0. Legal notice was published in the OC Reporter on February 10,
2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Santa
Ana Municipal Code by adding Section 2-112, which prohibits awarding agreements,
contracts, or grants to immediate family members of the Mayor, City Council Members,
or City Officials.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3077 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 2-112 CONCERNING THE PROHIBITION
AGAINST AWARDING OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS OR GRANTS TO ANY
IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS, OR
CITY OFFICIALS
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
At the February 4, 2025 meeting, the City Council conducted the first reading of the
ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code adding Section 2-112,
prohibiting the award of agreements, contracts, or grants to immediate family members
of the Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials including appointed board and
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commission members, as defined under Article IV – Officers, Departments, Boards, and
Commissions (Sec. 2-300 to 2-699).
No changes to the ordinance were made by the City Council. A copy of the ordinance
for second reading is attached to this report as Exhibit 1.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Ordinance No. NS-XXX: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
Amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code by Adding Section 2-112
Prohibiting the Award of Agreements, Contracts, or Grants to Immediate Family
Members of the Mayor, City Council Members, or City Officials.
Submitted By: Sylvia Vazquez, Deputy City Manager
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
City Council 16 – 2 2/18/2025
SRC 2/18/25
Ordinance No. NS-xxx
Page 1 of 2
ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXX
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 2-112
CONCERNING THE PROHIBITION AGAINST AWARDING
OF AGREEMENTS, CONTRACTS OR GRANTS TO ANY
IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER OF THE MAYOR, CITY
COUNCIL MEMBERS, OR CITY OFFICIALS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended
by adding a new section, Section 2-112 to read as follows:
“Sec. 2-112. – Prohibition Against Awarding Agreements, Contracts or Grants
to Immediate Family Members of Mayor, Council Members, or City Officials
a. “The City, and any person authorized to act on behalf of the City, is prohibited from
awarding any agreement, contract, grant, or any amendment(s) to said awards,
for the purpose or receipt of any financial benefit or interest, to an immediate family
member of the Mayor, Council Member, or City officials, including appoin ted
board and commission members, as defined under Article IV – Officers,
Departments, Boards, and Commissions (Sec. 2-300 to 2-699).
b. For purposes of this section 2-112, the term immediate family member shall
include, but is not limited to, spouse, domestic partner, romantic cohabitant, child,
stepchild, grandchild, step grandchild, parent, stepparent, mother-in- law,
father-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, grandparent, great grandparent,
brother, sister, half-brother, half-sister, stepsibling, brother-in-law, and sister-in-
law.
c. For purposes of this section 2-112, the term financial benefit or interest shall include
any direct or indirect financial interest in the specific contract, agreement, or
grant, including any commissions, fees, share of the proceeds, prospect of a
promotion or future employment, a profit, or any other form of financial award.
d. The City shall incorporate into all agreements, contracts, or grants, a non -
collusion provision reflecting the prohibitions detailed in Section 2-112 herein,
including the requirement that any awarded Vendor, Contractor, Entity, or
Grantee shall also comply with Section 2-112, and such compliance shall also
involve the awarding of any subcontract for the purchase of goods or services
with any funds from stemming from the contract, agreement, or grant.
Section 2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court
City Council 16 – 3 2/18/2025
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Ordinance No. NS-xxx
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of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby declares that it would
have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences,
clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
ADOPTED this day of , 2025.
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
By: ____________________________
AYES: Councilmembers:
NOES: Councilmembers:
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers:
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers:
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Ordinance No.
NS-XXXX to be the original ordinance adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana on , 2025.
Date:
City Clerk
City of Santa Ana
City Council 16 – 4 2/18/2025
Community Development Agency
www.santa-ana.org/community-development
Item # 17
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 18, 2025
TOPIC: Public Hearing for Five-Year Economic Development Subsidy reports for
TACenergy and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC
AGENDA TITLE
Public Hearing for Five-Year Economic Development Subsidy Reports for TACenergy
and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5, 2025.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Conduct Public Hearing to consider any written or oral comments on the information
contained in the Five-Year Economic Development Subsidy reports for TACenergy
and THRIVE Santa Ana, LLC.
2. Receive and File Reports.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes
DISCUSSION
Government Code Section 53083, subsection D, requires that the City Council must
hold a noticed public hearing and, prior to the public hearing, provide information to the
public through the City's website regarding any proposed economic development
subsidy. The Government Code 53083 also requires that within five-years of the
approval of the subsidy, the City must prepare a new subsidy report (Attachments 1&2)
that includes the original subsidy information plus net tax revenue and net number of
jobs created by the subsidy. On March 3, 2020, City Council approved two separate
agreements that were considered to provide an economic development subsidy.
At the March 2020 meeting, the City Council approved a sales tax sharing agreement
with TACenergy, one of the largest national wholesale fuel suppliers in the country, with
annual sales exceeding 2.7 billion gallons and more than $5 billion in revenue. During
the term of the 25-year agreement, the City shares 50% of the sales tax generated by
TACenergy.
The City has prepared the Five-Year Subsidy Report (Exhibit 1) which includes the
following key points for TACenergy:
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February 18, 2025
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•The Agreement term is for 25 years (through December 31, 2045);
•The City has retained $2,048,530 of total sales tax revenues;
•The City has provided TACenergy with $2,048,530 of sales tax rebates;
•A total of 20 full time jobs were added in association with the economic subsidy.
In a separate action, the Council approved a Disposition and Development Agreement
(DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc., for the development of a micro-farm at 1901 W.
Walnut Street and executed a 99-year Ground Lease. An economic development
subsidy was provided since the property was appraised at $817,000.
The City has also prepared the Five-Year Subsidy Report (Exhibit 2) which includes the
following key points for THRIVE Santa Ana Inc.:
•The Ground Lease term is for 99 years (through December 15, 2121) at $1 per
month;
•Lost revenue was $817,000, the appraised value of the property;
•Upon completion, property taxes are estimated to be at $1,500 annually;
•Upon completion, the subsidy will create five (5) full-time jobs, 10 part-time jobs,
and 10 temporary positions.
Since execution of the DDA, THRIVE has been working to develop a microfarm to grow
and distribute fresh produce and ornamentals, and host weekly open-air markets and
community activities that promote health at the project site. The site has been vacant for
over 12 years and was acquired by the City in 2007. THRIVE has received all
necessary permits and are very close to completing the project.
Economic Development Division staff continue to oversee compliance by each entity,
ensuring that all requirements are met in accordance with the terms of their respective
agreements. As required by law, a notice of public hearing was published and the Five-
Year Economic Development Subsidy reports have been posted on the City’s website:
https://www.santa-ana.org/subsidy-reports/.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Five-Year Subsidy Report - TACenergy
2. Five-Year Subsidy Report - THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc.
3. Public Notice
Submitted By: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
City Council 17 – 2 2/18/2025
Five-Year Economic Development Subsidy Report
Pursuant to Government Code Section 53083
For a Sales Tax Sharing Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and
TACenergy at 4 Hutton Centre, Ste 700, Santa Ana, CA
Pursuant to Government Code Section 53083, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
must hold a noticed public hearing and, prior to the public hearing and within five-years
of approval of the subsidy, provide all of the following information in written form and
available to the public through the City’s website regarding a proposed economic
development subsidy provided by the City pursuant to a Sales Tax Sharing Agreement
between the City of Santa Ana and TACenergy (Agreement). Notice was published on
the City’s website for a public hearing to be held on February 18, 2025
The purpose of this report is to provide the information required pursuant to Government
Code Section 53083 in regards to the Agreement. This report shall remain available to
the public and posted on the City’s website until the end date of the economic
development subsidy, as further described in number 2 below.
(1)The name and address of all corporations or any other business entities,
except for sole proprietorships, that are the beneficiary of the economic
development subsidy, if applicable.
The Agreement is with TACenergy, who owns and operates the existing business that
will benefit for the economic subsidy:
TACenergy
4 Hutton Centre Dr, Ste 700
Santa Ana, CA 92707
(2)The start and end dates and schedule, if applicable, for the economic
development subsidy.
Upon City Council approval, the proposed agreement commenced on April 1, 2020,
and ends on December 31, 2045. The economic development subsidy be paid
quarterly within thirty days of receipt from TACenergy of the required documentation
per executed Agreement.
(3)A description of the economic development subsidy, including the estimated
total amount of the expenditure of public funds by, or of revenue lost to, the
local agency as a result of the economic development subsidy.
The economic development subsidy is equal to fifty percent (50%) of the sales tax
received by the City quarterly, for each year, during the 25-year agreement period.
No expenditure of public funds is anticipated by this agreement.
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 17 – 3 2/18/2025
(4) A statement of the public purposes for the economic development subsidy.
On August 5, 2013, the City Council approved the execution of a sales tax sharing
agreement with IPC (USA), Inc., an independent wholesale distributor of gasoline,
diesel, jet fuel, and other refined petroleum products throughout the United States.
The Agreement provided for a 50 percent sharing of local sales tax generation, plus
a 70 percent (IPC) and 30 percent (City) sharing of additional sales tax generation
above $1.4 million dollars. On November 1, 2019, IPC (USA), Inc. was acquired by
TACenergy, one of the largest national wholesale fuel suppliers in the county, with
annual sales exceeding 2.7 billion gallons and more than $5 billion in revenue.
Since the agreements execution, IPC has been a top ten sales tax producer for the
City. This sales tax generated is directly deposited into the City’s General Fund which
is primarily used to fund police, fire, homeless reduction, and parks and recreational
services for the City’s residents.
Without this agreement, several of the City’s general services may be cut or reduced
for its residents.
(5) The net tax revenue accruing to the local agency as a result of the economic
development subsidy.
Since the commencement of the Agreement, $4,097,060 in total sales tax has been
generated by TACenergy. The City has retained 50% of that amount: $2,048,530.
(6) The net number of jobs created by the economic development subsidy, broken
down by full-time, part-time and temporary positions.
The Agreement has retained approximately 20 positions. The company has reported
that challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, along with regulatory changes
at both the Federal and State levels, have impacted the fuel sales sector. However,
their overall growth has aligned with the broader trends in transportation fuel demand,
and it is expected that further hiring will take place in the near future.
EXHIBIT 1
City Council 17 – 4 2/18/2025
Five-Year Economic Development Subsidy Report
Pursuant to Government Code Section 53083
For a Ground Lease with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 53083, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
must hold a noticed public hearing and, prior to the public hearing, provide all of the
following information in written form and available to the public through the City’s website
regarding a five-year economic development subsidy provided by the City pursuant to a
Ground Lease at 1901 W. Walnut Street, Santa Ana, CA 92703, with THRIVE Santa Ana,
Inc. Notice was published on the City’s website for a public hearing to be held on February
18, 2025.
The purpose of this report is to provide the information required pursuant to Government
Code Section 53083 in regards to the Agreement. This report shall remain available to
the public and posted on the City’s website until the end date of the economic
development subsidy, as further described in number 2 below.
(1)The name and address of all corporations or any other business entities,
except for sole proprietorships, that are the beneficiary of the economic
development subsidy, if applicable.
The Agreement is with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc., a 501(c)(3) tax exempt California
Public Benefit Corporation.
THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc.
P.O. Box 1935
Santa Ana, CA 92702
(2)The start and end dates and schedule, if applicable, for the economic
development subsidy.
Upon City Council approval of a Disposition and Development agreement, and if
certain conditions for the development of the site are met, a proposed 99-year Ground
Lease agreement is estimated to commence on April 1, 2021, and end on March 31,
2120.
(3)A description of the economic development subsidy, including the estimated
total amount of the expenditure of public funds by, or of revenue lost to, the
local agency as a result of the economic development subsidy.
The economic development subsidy is in the form of a subsidized 99-year ground
lease for 1901 W. Walnut Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92703. The estimated amount of lost
revenue is estimated at $817,000, the appraised value of the property.
No expenditure of public funds is anticipated by this agreement.
EXHIBIT 2
City Council 17 – 5 2/18/2025
(4) A statement of the public purposes for the economic development subsidy.
The property at 1901 W Walnut has been vacant for over 15 years. Development of
the site as a microfarm would bring positive community benefits to the area that
include: 1) making organic produce and other healthy options more available in the
local neighborhood, 2) implementing a membership-based model to provide monthly
baskets of vegetables, fruit and other garden products to members at a low cost, 3)
creating worker cooperative jobs, 4) encouraging participation from local residents
which can contribute to the local neighborhood economy, civic engagement, and
prevention of costly health conditions including obesity and mental health illnesses.
(5) The net tax revenue accruing to the local agency as a result of the economic
development subsidy.
Property tax revenue to the City is anticipated to be approximately $1,500 per year.
No sales tax revenue would be generated as a result of the economic development
subsidy as the sales for a microfarm with organic produce would not be subject to
sales tax.
(6) The net number of jobs created by the economic development subsidy, broken
down by full-time, part-time and temporary positions.
Upon completion of the micro-farm, the project will create approximately 5 full-time
jobs, 10 part-time jobs, and 10 temporary positions within the next five years.
EXHIBIT 2
City Council 17 – 6 2/18/2025
ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER
-SINCE 1921
600 W SANTA ANA BLVD STE 812, SANTA ANA, CA 92701
Telephone (714) 543-2027 I Fax (714) 542-6841
ABIGAIL ALCALA
CITY OF SANTA ANA/CITY CLERK
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA M-30
SANTA ANA, CA-92701
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
State of Calif ornia
County of ORANGE
(2015.5 C.C.P.)
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Notice Type: HRG -NOTICE OF HEARING
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I am a citizen of the United States and a resident of the State of California; I am
over the age of eighteen years, and not a party to or interested in the above
entitled matter. I am the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of the
ORANGE COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper published in the English
language in the city of SANTA ANA, county of ORANGE, and adjudged a
newspaper of general circulation as defined by the laws of the State of
California by the Superior Court of the County of ORANGE, State of California,
under date 06/20/1922, Case No. 13421. That the notice, of which the
annexed is a printed copy, has been published in each regular and entire issue
of said newspaper and not in any supplement thereof on the following dates,
to-wit:
02/05/2025
Executed on: 02/05/202 5 At Los Angeles, California
I certify (or declare) under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN-The City Council of the City of Santa Ana will hold a public hearing to co nsider a Flve-Year Economic Developmen t Subsidy R eport r��. T��en��ror�n !eHR�� S��l�fa�: Governmen t Code, Sectio n 53083. TAC Energy Project Description: Th e economic develoRmen t subsidy is equal to fifty perc en t (50%) of the sa les lax received by the City quarter1y, for each year, durin g the 25-y ear agreemen t period. The subsidy report will be made available onli ne before the scheduled Public Hearing at: https://www.santaana.org/cd/economic-developmen tsubsidy-reports THRIVE Santa Ana Inc. Project Description: The economic development subsidy is in the form of a subsidized 99-year ground lease for 1901 W. Walnul Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92703. The
estimated amount of lost reven ue is
estimaled al $817,000, lhe appraised value of the property. No exp enditure of pub lic fun ds is anticipated by this agree ment. The subsidy report will be made available onlin e before the schedul ed Public Hearing at: https://www.santa-ana.org/cd/eco nomicdevelopment-subsldy-reports Meeting Time and Date -This public hearing will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, in lhe Cily Council Chamber, 22 Civic Center Plaza, Sa nta Ana, CA 92701. Members of the public may attend this meeting In-person or join via Zoom. For the most up to date information on how to participate virtually in this meeting, please visit https://www.santa-ana.orglag en dasand-minules/. Written Comments: If you are unable to participate in the meetin g, you may send written comments by a.mail to eCommen t@santa-ana.org (reference the Agenda Hem # in the subject li ne) or mail lo Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk, City of Sa nta Ana, 20 Civic Cen ter Plaza -M30, Sa nta Ana, CA 92701. Deadline to submit written comm en ts is 4:00 P.M. on th e day of the meetin g. Comments received after the deadline may not be distributed to the City Council but wil l be made part of the record. Where To Get More Information - All staff reports regarding any item on this agenda are available for public inspection
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EXHIBIT 3
City Council 17 – 7 2/18/2025
CITY ATTORNEY
Sonia R. Carvalho
CITY MANAGER
Alvaro Nuñez
CITY CLERK
Jennifer L. Hall
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA - P.O. BOX 1988, M31 - SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702
TELEPHONE (714) 647-6900 - FAX (714) 647-6954 - www.santa-ana.org
Councilmember-Requested Item Report
DATE
February 18, 2025
TOPIC
Resolution opposing South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAMQD)
proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121
COUNCILMEMBER-REQUESTED ITEM TITLE
Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to direct city staff to bring back the
attached Resolution for Council consideration that would OPPOSE South Coast Air
Quality Management District's (SCAQMD) proposed Amended Rules 1111 and 1121;
Which will have a profound impact and impose significant costs on millions of Southern
California homeowners, renters and businesses who are already struggling to make
ends meet while providing minimal air quality benefit.
DISCUSSION
The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) serves as the regional air
pollution control agency for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino
counties, overseeing the regulation of stationary sources of air pollution. SCAQMD is
currently considering the adoption of Rules 1111 and 1121, which aim to regulate air
emissions from gas-powered central furnaces and residential-type natural gas-powered
water heaters. While the intent of these rules is to reduce air pollution in the region, my
office raises concerns about their potential negative impacts on local residents and
businesses. These regulations would affect up to 17 million people in the South Coast
region, imposing significant financial burdens on homeowners, renters, and business
owners while delivering minimal improvements in air quality.
The implementation of Rules 1111 and 1121 is expected to result in over $20 billion in
costs to consumers. These rules include a ban on natural gas-powered furnaces and
water heaters in new construction starting in 2026, as well as a phase-out of existing
units by 2027. This would significantly increase construction costs and further
exacerbate the housing affordability crisis already affecting Southern California. As local
governments face pressure to build more affordable housing, any regulations that raise
costs must be carefully examined to ensure that the benefits justify the financial strain
placed on residents and businesses.
Moreover, the financial burden of complying with these rules is substantial.
Homeowners, apartment owners, and businesses would not only need to replace
furnaces and water heaters with all-electric models but also invest in costly upgrades
City Council 18 – 1 2/18/2025
CITY ATTORNEY
Sonia R. Carvalho
ACTING CITY MANAGER
Alvaro Nuñez
CITY CLERK
Jennifer L. Hall
20 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA - P.O. BOX 1988, M31 - SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA 92702
TELEPHONE (714) 647-6900 - FAX (714) 647-6954 - www.santa-ana.org
such as electrical panel changes, new plumbing, and structural modifications. This
would increase the cost of both new and existing housing, pricing many potential
homeowners and renters out of an already expensive market. Apartment owners would
also face significant financial challenges, as the costs of replacing natural gas
appliances may be passed on to tenants, driving up rent prices in an already strained
rental market.
Finally, the transition to all-electric water heaters and furnaces would place additional
pressure on California’s already overstretched electric grid. These systems are
essential for daily life, and the increased demand from millions of new electric units
would heighten the risk of brownouts and power outages. While my office remains
committed to supporting sustainable solutions to combat climate change, it is crucial
that such measures balance environmental goals with economic realities.
SUBMITTED BY
Councilmember Penaloza
EXHIBIT(S)
Exhibit 1 – Draft Motion in Opposition to SCAQMD Rules 1111 and 1121
City Council 18 – 2 2/18/2025
City of Santa Ana DRAFT MOTION
IN OPPOSITION TO SCAQMD RULES 1111 AND 1121
WHEREAS, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) serves as a regional air pollution
control agency for Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, tasked with regulating
stationary sources of air pollution;
WHEREAS, SCAQMD is currently considering the adoption of Rules 1111 and 1121, which would
significantly impact up to 17 million homeowners, renters, and businesses in the South Coast region.
Rule 1111 seeks to regulate air emissions from gas-powered central furnaces, while Rule 1121 aims to
regulate emissions from residential-type, natural gas-powered water heaters;
WHEREAS, the implementation of Rules 1111 and 1121 would impose over $20 billion in costs on
consumers, while delivering minimal measurable air quality improvements for the four-county SCAQMD
service area;
WHEREAS, these rules propose a ban on natural gas-powered furnaces and water heaters in new
construction beginning in 2026, further increasing construction costs and exacerbating the already
significant challenge of housing affordability in Southern California. The rules would also phase out
existing natural gas furnaces and water heaters in single-family homes, multi-family housing, and
businesses by 2027;
WHEREAS, housing affordability remains a critical public policy priority for the City of Santa Ana. Local
governments are under increasing pressure to build more housing, particularly affordable housing.
Regulations that significantly elevate costs must be thoroughly examined to ensure the benefits justify
the financial burden placed on Orange County residents and consumers;
WHEREAS, unlike traditional SCAQMD regulations that target large stationary sources of pollution, such
as oil refineries and warehouses, Rules 1111 and 1121 specifically impact individual homeowners,
apartment complexes, and businesses. This structure places the financial burden directly on hard-
working families and business owners;
WHEREAS, compliance with Rules 1111 and 1121 would require homeowners, apartment owners, and
businesses to invest not only in costly all-electric furnaces and water heaters but also in expensive
retrofits, including electrical panel upgrades, extensive new plumbing, and structural renovations to
accommodate the compliant units—significantly raising the cost of both new and existing housing and
pricing many potential homeowners and renters out of an already expensive market;
WHEREAS, the mandate for apartment owners to replace natural gas water heaters and furnaces with
all-electric alternatives is financially burdensome. These costs will likely be passed on to tenants,
resulting in rent increases that will further strain renters in an already challenging housing market;
WHEREAS, transitioning to all-electric water heaters and furnaces will impose a significant increase in
electricity demand on California’s power grid, which has demonstrated difficulty in reliably meeting
existing demand. Given that water heaters and furnaces are essential for residential and business
operations, millions of new electric units would further burden the grid, increasing the likelihood of
brownouts and power outages;
City Council 18 – 3 2/18/2025
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana remains committed to identifying and implementing sustainable and
environmentally friendly solutions to combat the climate change crisis. However, these solutions must
be both practical and equitable, balancing environmental benefits with the economic realities faced by
residents and businesses;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Santa Ana formally opposes the adoption of
SCAQMD Rules 1111 and 1121 due to their significant financial burdens on residents, renters,
homeowners, and businesses, their detrimental impact on housing affordability, and the increased
strain they would place on California’s electric grid.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Santa Ana urges SCAQMD to explore alternative approaches
that achieve meaningful air quality improvements without imposing unreasonable financial hardships on
the community, compromising housing affordability, driving out businesses or overburdening the
electrical grid.
City Council 18 – 4 2/18/2025
Community Development Agency
www.santa-ana.org/community-development
Item # 19
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 18, 2025
TOPIC: Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27
AGENDA TITLE
Work Study Session for Parking Enterprise Fund 27
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Discuss and provide direction to staff for budget, rates, and hours of operation that
relate to the Parking Enterprise Fund 27.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
Since July 2020, the Community Development Agency (CDA) has overseen the
administration of the Parking Enterprise Fund 27 (”Fund”), encompassing three key
accounts: meters, parking structures, and downtown enhancement.
During the June 4, 2024, City Council meeting, Finance staff presented an overview of
the Fund as part of the budget process. The City Council requested detailed budget
information to evaluate revenues and expenditures, enabling them to provide
recommendations for the Fund's sustainability and alignment with community goals.
The presentation will deliver the following critical insights:
•Background and operational details related to parking meters and structures,
•Budget data for meters, parking structures, and downtown enhancement,
•Considerations for Council regarding subsidized parking initiatives, and
•Key points for review regarding meter ordinance adjustments.
Parking meters and structures, operational since the late 1980s, were established to
generate funds for reinvestment into operational costs, service enhancements, and
maintenance projects supporting Downtown Santa Ana's vibrancy. The Parking
Enterprise Fund pays for:
•4 FTE City staff for parking operations
•Operational and maintenance costs for the parking structures and parking
meters
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•The Clean and Safe Program ($705,290)
•Holiday decorations in downtown ($60,000)
Historically, parking rates in Downtown Santa Ana have been set at accessible levels to
promote parking availability and circulation for visitors. Current rates are $1.00 to $2.00
per hour for street parking in prime areas such as Downtown and Civic Center, while
parking structures charge $1.50 per hour. These rates have remained unchanged since
2019.
In 2019, to support the community and local economy, the City Council approved a two-
hour grace period to promote visitors to the area and a boost to the downtown business
district.
In 2020, in response to the pandemic and construction challenges, additional measures
were introduced, including free parking at structures on weekdays from 7:00 a.m. to
5:00 p.m. and two-hour free parking during evenings and weekends. These measures
resulted in significant revenue decline. The City Council has approved subsidies for the
Fund to maintain essential operations for the past several years.
FY21 FY22 FY23 FY24
General Fund
Subsidy $400,000 $789,000 $2,873,040 $1,862,320
The primary goal of this session is to seek direction from the City Council on proposed
budget strategies for the Fund. These strategies aim to balance community needs with
the necessity of covering operational costs, ensuring the continued functionality and
sustainability of the Fund.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact at this time.
Submitted By: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
City Council 19 – 2 2/18/2025