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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.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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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.
CITY COUNCIL 17 FEBRUARY 04, 2025
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