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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 05 - Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 18, 2025 CITY COUNCIL 1 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council City of Santa Ana, California February 18, 2025 REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION CALL TO ORDER MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua convened the City Council Meeting to order at 5:34 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 (arrived at 5:37 P.M.), Penaloza (arrived at 5:37 P.M.), and Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Don Han CITY COUNCIL 2 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced that Item No. 1, recognizing the Santa Ana High School Wrestling Team, has been postponed; Item No. 2, Black History Month recognition has been withdrawn; and Public Hearing Item No. 17, Economic Development Subsidy Reports, has been withdrawn and will be re -noticed for a later date. 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 MINUTES: Item postponed; not presented. 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the Tripp Family in honor of Black History Month and for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community MINUTES: Item withdrawn; not presented. 3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana Unified School District declaring February 19, 2025, as “We Care Day” MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a proclamation 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 non-agenda items. MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: (6) Agenda Item No. 17, (40) Agenda Item No. 18, and (8) non-agenda comments. The following speakers addressed City Council in-person: 1. Nina Jirik requested having a park built within Washington Square. 2. David Martinez spoke in opposition to Item No. 18. 3. Tomas Castro spoke in opposition to Item No. 18. 4. Jeffrey Jensen (JJ) spoke regarding Item No. 19. CITY COUNCIL 3 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 5. Jose Rea spoke in opposition to Item No. 18. 6. Jerrell Conner and Joshuah Brown invited the Council to an upcoming community event at Samueli Academy. 7. Suman Bhasin spoke in opposition to Item No. 18. 8. Virginia Bernal spoke in opposition to Item No. 18. 9. Giovanni Chavez spoke regarding the Santa Ana Unified School District staff layoffs. The following speakers addressed City Council via teleconference: 10. Peter Whittingham spoke regarding Item No. 18. 11. Erica Gonzalez spoke in opposition to Item No. 18. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 16 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. MINUTES: At 6:14 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered. Councilmember Hernandez recorded a “no” vote on Agenda Item No. 10. Councilmember Penaloza pulled Agenda Item Nos. 7.5 and 16 for separate discussion and consideration. Councilmember Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 13 and a portion of Item No. 14 as IDS Group, Psomas, and Kleinfelder, Inc. are clients of her employer, Rutan and Tucker. MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 through 16 with the exception of Agenda Item Nos. 7.5 and 16 pulled for separate discussion and consideration, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE NONE CONSENT CALENDAR CITY COUNCIL 4 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 ABSENT: NONE Status: 7 – 0 – Pass 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. AGENDA ITEM NO. 7.5 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION 7. Appoint and Re-Appoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative for 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. Miguel Ochoa – Arts and Culture Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2 - 326(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. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes.) 4. Nathaniel Greensides – Personnel Board 5. Amalia Mejia – Police Oversight Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2- 326(a), requires five affirmative votes.) 6. Adrian Ramirez – Youth Commission 7. Michael Chu – Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizens’ Oversight Committee MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended CITY COUNCIL 5 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 action for Item No. 7, with the exception of Item No. 7.5, as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. 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 MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza expressed his opposition to the appointment of Amalia Mejia to the Police Oversight Commission. Councilmember Hernandez shared his support for Amalia Mejia and highlighted her education and experience. Councilmember Lopez shared her support for the appointment of Am alia Mejia and her concerns about commissioners being singled out by Members of the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez expressed his support for Amalia Mejia and highlighted her education and experience. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve Item No. 7.5, the appointment of Amalia Mejia to the Police Oversight Commission , seconded by Councilmember Lopez. The motion failed, 4-3, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE NONE Status: 4 – 3 – failed City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall administered the Oaths of Office to the commissioners who were present. City Clerk Hall clarified that the vote to approve the appointment of Amalia Mejia failed as it required five affirmative vote to pass in accordance with the Santa Ana Municipal Code. CITY COUNCIL 6 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 8. Workforce Development 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. 25-018) (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Police Department 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. MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 10 as part of the Consent Calendar , seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 6-1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ NONE NONE Status: 6 – 1 – Pass 11. 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) Department(s): Public Works Agency CITY COUNCIL 7 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 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 Location Action Plumbing Supply, LLC Mira Loma, CA Famcon Pipe & Supply, Inc. Oxnard, CA Ferguson Enterprise, LLC Santa Ana, CA 12. 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) Department(s): Public Works Agency 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 Location Fil-Trek Corporation Cambridge, Ontario (Canada) Pure Process Filtration Inc. Garden Grove, CA Vytal Filtration Technologies-West Visalia, CA 13. Agreement with IDS Group for Architectural Design Services for Santa Ana Downtown Parking Structures Improvements (Project No. 25-9004) (Non- General 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 Februa ry 18, 2025 and expiring February 17, 2027, with a provision for a two -year extension without additional funds (Agreement No. A-2025-017). MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 13 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 6-0-1, by the following roll call vote: CITY COUNCIL 8 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE COUNCILMEMBER PHAN (recusal) NONE Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – Pass 14. 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) Department(s): Public Works Agency 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-2025-018). MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 14 as part of the Consent Calendar, 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 LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE COUNCILMEMBER PHAN (recusal as to Psomas and Kleinfelder agreements) NONE Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – Pass 15. Cooperative Agreement with Orange County Transportation Authority for the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study (Project No. 25-6042) (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency CITY COUNCIL 9 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 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 preliminar y design of the First Street Boulevard Study, effective upon full approval of the agreement through December 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A-2025-019). 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). AGENDA ITEM NO. 16 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION 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 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. 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 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 Penaloza stated that he is in support of the item and requested to have the ordinance include language prohibiting former employees from entering into a contract with the City for one year following their separation. Councilmember Bacerra asked Staff if the ordinance already includes language regarding former employees. CITY COUNCIL 10 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated that the State ’s revolving -door policy applies to elected and high -ranking officials but does not apply to all employees. Councilmember Phan suggested adding language to exclude any part -time staff members. Brief discussion ensued regarding whether the item will remain a second reading or be approved as a first reading . Councilmember Lopez requested to have language added that would include consequences. City Attorney Carvalho stated that the existing ordinance already includes such language as well as remedies. In response to Councilmember Phan, City Attorney Carvalho confirmed that the provisions of the ordinance would not apply to any existing agreements retroactively. City Attorney Carvalho stated the added ordinance language could be a subsection 2 to section A that reads “any former full-time employee for one year from the date of the employee’s separation from the City, except for any CalPERS retiree for which the City Council adopts the required resolution.” MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to introduce the amended ordinance for first reading for Agenda Item No. 16, 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 *END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** CITY COUNCIL 11 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 PUBLIC HEARING 17. 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. Department(s): Community Development Agency 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. MINUTES: Item withdrawn; no action taken. *END OF PUBLIC HEARING** 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 MINUTES: Councilmemb er Penaloza stated that SC AQMD is currently working on revisions to the proposed amended rules in response to public feedback. He is not in support of the proposed rule changes, as the City does not currently have the infrastructure to sustain an electric appliances mandate, nor is he in favor of the cost impact it would impose on residents. He suggested holding the item, pending continued revisions by SC AQMD. Councilmember Phan stated that, given the number of factors to consider, she would like Staff to continue following the pending changes to the rules. She would like to see the item come back with information regarding rebate programs and the overall eligibility of residents for these programs. Councilmember Hernandez expressed his support for bringing the item back at a later time. Councilmember Bacerra supported bringing the item back after SC AQMD puts forth language that can be better discussed by the Council. CITY COUNCIL 12 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 Councilmember Penaloza agreed that the item should return to the Council and that Staff should continue to monitor any continued changes to the rules. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez asked staff to prepare information that can be made readily available to residents that would include any rebate and grant information they may be eligible for. Councilmember Lopez requested an analysis on what the impact to the community would be if opposition to the rules moves forward. She also encouraged the public to read the information made available by SCAQMD regarding the proposed rule changes. Councilmember Penaloza clarified that the proposed rule changes would not require an immediate change from natural gas to electric appliances, but that a mandate could take effect in the next four or five years. Mayor Amezcua stated she looks forward to seeing the item return for Council consideration. 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. MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez stated that he is in support of a meter increase from $2.00 to $2.50, and is in support of adjusting the meter hours to end at 6:00 P.M. versus 8:00 P.M. He is also in support of offering free parking on Sundays and free on Saturdays during the Artwalk, as well as offering a free first hour. Councilmember Bacerra shared his support for removing the parking meters and utilizing pay stations and app-based payment options, ensuring that revenues cover costs. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez expressed support for a balanced approach that does not burden business owners in Downtown. He is also in support of offering free parking on Sundays. Mayor Amezcua stated generating revenue is important for the City as well as a balanced budget and emphasized the need to prepare for the sunset of Measure X. WORK STUDY SESSION CITY COUNCIL 13 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 Councilmember Phan shared that she is in support of removing coin as a payment option on the meters and offering a free first hour during the day. She is not in support of offering free par king during the Artwalk or during the busiest times. Councilmember Lopez requested an email update regarding LAZ from Staff. She is in support of removing meters, especially in the Willard neighborhood, as well as offering free Sundays, Artwalk days, and a 6:00 P.M. end time. City Manager Alvaro Nuñez clarified that the potential revenue generated from parking structures would benefit the entire City - not just Downtown. Mayor Amezcua expressed her support for removing the meters in the Willard neighborhood. Councilmember Hernandez asked Staff to clarify whether the existing ordinance states that the revenue generated from the parking meters is for the benefit of the zone in which the meters are located. He reiterated his support for parking met er hours ending at 6:00 P.M., an app-based payment system, free parking on Sundays, free parking during the Artwalk, 50 cent increase on the meters and parking structures, increases to both monthly and reserved key cards while keeping the overnight rate the same, and first hour free parking. He also suggested implementing a parking committee. Mayor Amezcua shared her support for Option 1 and asked staff for a report that would include the cost of elevator and ADA-related upgrades. She also requested a future agenda item regarding the LAZ contract. She expressed her concerns regarding the idea of a parking committee. Councilmember Penaloza expressed his support for Option 2, increasing revenue, and charging for parking on Artwalk Saturdays and Sundays. He also expressed support for offering different pay options and removal of meters in the Wil lard neighborhood, but requested information on why the meters were placed in the neighborhood. He also suggested a fluctuating pay schedule, based on factors such as high-peak season or inclement weather. City Manager Alvaro confirmed he and Staff would present further information to the Council in 30 days. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS MINUTES: None. CITY COUNCIL 14 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 COUNCIL COMMENTS AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended. MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra announced his community office hours on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Adams Park and expressed his concerns over Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez’s speech at a recent SAUSD board meeting. He congratulated the recent graduates of the Orange County Law Enforcement Explorers Advisors’ A ssociation academy and asked to adjourn the meeting in memory of Donn Moomaw , Santa Ana High School alumni. Councilmember Penaloza shared about his recent travel to Sacramento for the Mobility 21 Conference, where he was able to speak briefly with the Secretary of Transportation regarding some of the pending projects in the City. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez shared his professional background, as well as that of his family, shared about his speech at a recent SAUSD meeting , and invited the community to contact him with any questions. He announced the upcoming Black History event on Saturday, February 22 at the Southwest Senior Center from 11:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M., hosted in collaboration with his office, Santa Ana Active Streets , and Councilmember Hernandez. He also shared that he is working on scheduling Dumpster Days with the neighborhood associations located in Ward 2 . Councilmember Hernandez shared he attended the Black History Parade in Anaheim and announced the upcoming Black History event taking pl ace at the Southwest Senior Center from 11:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.; attendance for this two-mile Walk-and-Talk event will include Dorothy Mulkey, Daniel Michael Lynem, and Dwayne Shipp. Food and drinks will be provided and he encourage d the community to RSVP. He also expressed his concerns regarding SAUSD and their expected layoffs. Mayor Amezcua announced that the City of Santa was the only city selected in the state to receive a mural mosaic installation the from the International Arts Organization. She shared that over 400 people attended the recent Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast event and thanked City Staff who attended and the guest speaker, Jennifer Friend. She extended an invitation to Coffee with the Mayor on Saturday, February 22, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Historic French Park. She spoke regarding SAUSD’s layoff announcement, the school police, and various comments made. She ended by stating that she has not heard of any immigration -related issues within the City from the City Manager or the Chief of Police. Councilmember Lopez announced her office hours will occur as regularly scheduled and thanked the Public Works department for the tour of the water well at the last office hours meeting. She thanked City staff for their help setting up for events. Councilmember Phan congratulated Edward Martinez for his recent graduation from the Explorers program. She shared her excitement for the City of Santa Ana 5K Run happening in May and also shared the news of the recent passing of Ngô Trọng Đàng- CITY COUNCIL 15 FEBRUARY 18, 2025 Giao, a long-time Vietnamese news reporter and requested to adjourn the meeting in his memory. She ended by reminding everyone that life is short and we should tell our loved ones how we feel. ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting. MINUTES: Councilmember Phan adjourned the City Council Meeting in memory of Ngô Trọng Đàng-Giao at 8:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted: ___________________________ Jennifer L. Hall, CMC City Clerk