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April 15, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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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
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INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to
three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding
chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a
“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.
for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
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2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
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3. 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.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1):
TITLE: City Clerk
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human
Resources
Unrepresented Employees: City Clerk
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organization: Executive Management Team (EMT)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District
Court (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23CV00504DOCDFM
B. Telesfora Mendoza de Ascension and Matilde Ascencio De Juarez v. City of Santa
Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202401371513
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
NATIONAL ANTHEM Orange County School of the Arts Students
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City of
Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards Recipients
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County
School of the Arts recognizing their 25 Anniversary in Santa Ana
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Dr. Annebelle
Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Education
4.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicos
Cumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
5.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Kim NguyenPenaloza declaring
April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6.Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – OC Streetcar Presentation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, 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: 7 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
7.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9.Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6
Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz to the Measure X Citizen
Oversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of
Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
10.Authorization for City Attorney to File Drug Den Abatement Actions
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file nuisance abatement actions in the Orange
County Superior Court against the property and business owners of El Tapatio
Restaurant, Royal Roman Motel, and Royal Grand Inn.
1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“El Tapatio Restaurant”)
1504 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Roman Motel”)
1519 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Grand Inn”)
11.Automated License Plate Recognition System
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12.Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2024.
13.Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services for
Servers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25052) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise
(HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems, for a threeyear period
beginning May 15, 2025 through May 14, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $90,492.
14.Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx for
Network Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No. 25051) (NonGeneral
Fund).
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase
Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, for Network
Access Control (NAC) System in an amount not to exceed $110,674.
15.Agreement with eSentire, Inc. for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services
(Specification No. 25028) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
eSentire, Inc. to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in an
amount not to exceed $592,433, plus a 10% contingency of $59,243 totaling
$651,676, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services (Specification No. 24102)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate
agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc. and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment to provide entertainment promoter services for an aggregate amount
nottoexceed $300,000 annually for a threeyear term beginning April 15, 2025
through April 14, 2028, and an additional $600,000 for two, 1year extensions, for a
total aggregate agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Core Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
Vendor Location
ARAS Enterprises, Inc.Whittier, CA
Global Talent Entertainment Long Beach, CA
17.Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event
Services, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental Equipment Services
(Specification No. 25004) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBA
Baker Party Rentals, to provide rental equipment services in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, with
provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025
XXX).
18.Agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC for Stage
Services (Specification No. 25008) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC to provide stage services in an
amount not to exceed $750,000 for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April
14, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
19.Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of
Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a Sustainable
Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grant
to Fund Supplemental Community Engagement for the Comprehensive Zoning Code
Update
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming edits
and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG), Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy
Commission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity,
and Environmental Justice Grant to fund supplemental community engagement for the
comprehensive Zoning Code Update for a term ending June 30, 2026 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and
Remediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. for Citywide On
Call Demolition Services for Abatement (Specification No. 25027) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc.,
Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. to provide citywide oncall demolition
services for abatement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, for a term
beginning April 16, 2025 and expiring April 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear
extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Approve Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the FY 2024 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $89,555 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
22.License Agreement Amendment with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction
Project Management Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
license agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., increasing the compensation by
$55,000, including a $12,928 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000
for the entire length of the agreement, and extend the agreement term until September
16, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) and the levy of assessments on lodging
businesses.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SANTA
ANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (“SATMD”) AND FIXING THE TIME AND
PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING
NOTICE THEREOF
2. Establish a time and place for a public meeting to be held by the City Council on
June 3, 2025 to hear and consider all protests.
3. Establish a time and place for a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council on
July 1, 2025 regarding the proposed renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing
District.
4. Receive and File 2024 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report.
24.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501 to Facilitate the Construction of a MultiFamily
Residential Development, Which Includes 80 Townhome Units and Six Duplexes (86
Total Units), With Five Units Designated as Affordable to Very LowIncome
Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202501
as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with MLC
Holdings Inc./Meritage Homes, for a 55year term, for a forsale residential
development consisting of an 86 unit multifamily development, with five units
designated as affordable to very lowincome households at 2020 E. First Street
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
25.Second Reading of the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, Contracting
Authority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law Regarding
Campaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit, or other
Entitlement for Use
First Reading at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6
001 (Councilmember Phan absent). Published in the OC Reporter on April 2, 2025.
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the Second reading and adopt an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code as to Section 2328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson and
Recording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2
331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII of
Chapter 2, Amending Section 2748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority,
Adding Section 2748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority,
and Repealing Section 2107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3078 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2328 REGARDING MEETINGS;
CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDING
THE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2748
REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2
749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY,
AND REPEALING SECTION 2107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
26.Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment,
Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific Development No. 84 (SD84),
Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code (“TZC”) for Up To One Year (12 Months)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 19, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance approving a final extension
of a moratorium for a period of up to one year on the approval, commencement,
establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within SD84, by fourfifths
(4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), for up to one
year (12 months), unless automatically repealed upon the adoption and effectiveness
of a CityCouncil adopted ordinance to address the land use conflicts presented by
industrial uses in the TZC.
UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT,
ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE
(1) YEAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
2. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
27.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to
Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana – Mayor
Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra
28.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember Lopez
29.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 28The Proposition 36 Treatment Court Implementation Act and Senate
Bill 38Funding for Diversion Treatment – Councilmember Bacerra, Mayor Amezcua,
Councilmember Penaloza
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. April 2, 2025 Councilmember Phil Bacerra – Proposition 36 100Day News Conference
and Roundtable, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Transit Zoning Code Updates
2. FY 2025/26 Budget
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City Council Meeting AgendaApril 15, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •
Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •
Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,
voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a
courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom
webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube
LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum
channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on
closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the
agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of
the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written
communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the
meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document
archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City
Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are
commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before
the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged
into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live
comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or
type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900
9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk
when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) public
hearing 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
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for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
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The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live
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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
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each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1):
TITLE: City Clerk
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human
Resources
Unrepresented Employees: City Clerk
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organization: Executive Management Team (EMT)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District
Court (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23CV00504DOCDFM
B. Telesfora Mendoza de Ascension and Matilde Ascencio De Juarez v. City of Santa
Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202401371513
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
NATIONAL ANTHEM Orange County School of the Arts Students
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City of
Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards Recipients
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County
School of the Arts recognizing their 25 Anniversary in Santa Ana
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Dr. Annebelle
Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Education
4.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicos
Cumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
5.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Kim NguyenPenaloza declaring
April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6.Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – OC Streetcar Presentation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, 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: 7 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
7.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9.Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6
Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz to the Measure X Citizen
Oversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of
Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
10.Authorization for City Attorney to File Drug Den Abatement Actions
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file nuisance abatement actions in the Orange
County Superior Court against the property and business owners of El Tapatio
Restaurant, Royal Roman Motel, and Royal Grand Inn.
1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“El Tapatio Restaurant”)
1504 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Roman Motel”)
1519 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Grand Inn”)
11.Automated License Plate Recognition System
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12.Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2024.
13.Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services for
Servers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25052) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise
(HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems, for a threeyear period
beginning May 15, 2025 through May 14, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $90,492.
14.Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx for
Network Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No. 25051) (NonGeneral
Fund).
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase
Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, for Network
Access Control (NAC) System in an amount not to exceed $110,674.
15.Agreement with eSentire, Inc. for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services
(Specification No. 25028) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
eSentire, Inc. to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in an
amount not to exceed $592,433, plus a 10% contingency of $59,243 totaling
$651,676, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services (Specification No. 24102)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate
agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc. and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment to provide entertainment promoter services for an aggregate amount
nottoexceed $300,000 annually for a threeyear term beginning April 15, 2025
through April 14, 2028, and an additional $600,000 for two, 1year extensions, for a
total aggregate agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Core Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
Vendor Location
ARAS Enterprises, Inc.Whittier, CA
Global Talent Entertainment Long Beach, CA
17.Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event
Services, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental Equipment Services
(Specification No. 25004) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBA
Baker Party Rentals, to provide rental equipment services in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, with
provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025
XXX).
18.Agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC for Stage
Services (Specification No. 25008) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC to provide stage services in an
amount not to exceed $750,000 for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April
14, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
19.Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of
Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a Sustainable
Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grant
to Fund Supplemental Community Engagement for the Comprehensive Zoning Code
Update
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming edits
and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG), Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy
Commission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity,
and Environmental Justice Grant to fund supplemental community engagement for the
comprehensive Zoning Code Update for a term ending June 30, 2026 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and
Remediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. for Citywide On
Call Demolition Services for Abatement (Specification No. 25027) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc.,
Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. to provide citywide oncall demolition
services for abatement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, for a term
beginning April 16, 2025 and expiring April 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear
extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Approve Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the FY 2024 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $89,555 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
22.License Agreement Amendment with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction
Project Management Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
license agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., increasing the compensation by
$55,000, including a $12,928 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000
for the entire length of the agreement, and extend the agreement term until September
16, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) and the levy of assessments on lodging
businesses.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SANTA
ANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (“SATMD”) AND FIXING THE TIME AND
PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING
NOTICE THEREOF
2. Establish a time and place for a public meeting to be held by the City Council on
June 3, 2025 to hear and consider all protests.
3. Establish a time and place for a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council on
July 1, 2025 regarding the proposed renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing
District.
4. Receive and File 2024 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report.
24.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501 to Facilitate the Construction of a MultiFamily
Residential Development, Which Includes 80 Townhome Units and Six Duplexes (86
Total Units), With Five Units Designated as Affordable to Very LowIncome
Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202501
as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with MLC
Holdings Inc./Meritage Homes, for a 55year term, for a forsale residential
development consisting of an 86 unit multifamily development, with five units
designated as affordable to very lowincome households at 2020 E. First Street
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
25.Second Reading of the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, Contracting
Authority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law Regarding
Campaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit, or other
Entitlement for Use
First Reading at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6
001 (Councilmember Phan absent). Published in the OC Reporter on April 2, 2025.
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the Second reading and adopt an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code as to Section 2328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson and
Recording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2
331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII of
Chapter 2, Amending Section 2748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority,
Adding Section 2748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority,
and Repealing Section 2107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3078 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2328 REGARDING MEETINGS;
CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDING
THE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2748
REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2
749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY,
AND REPEALING SECTION 2107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
26.Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment,
Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific Development No. 84 (SD84),
Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code (“TZC”) for Up To One Year (12 Months)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 19, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance approving a final extension
of a moratorium for a period of up to one year on the approval, commencement,
establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within SD84, by fourfifths
(4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), for up to one
year (12 months), unless automatically repealed upon the adoption and effectiveness
of a CityCouncil adopted ordinance to address the land use conflicts presented by
industrial uses in the TZC.
UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT,
ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE
(1) YEAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
2. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
27.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to
Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana – Mayor
Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra
28.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember Lopez
29.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 28The Proposition 36 Treatment Court Implementation Act and Senate
Bill 38Funding for Diversion Treatment – Councilmember Bacerra, Mayor Amezcua,
Councilmember Penaloza
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. April 2, 2025 Councilmember Phil Bacerra – Proposition 36 100Day News Conference
and Roundtable, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Transit Zoning Code Updates
2. FY 2025/26 Budget
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City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to
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City Council Meeting AgendaApril 15, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a
courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom
webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube
LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum
channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on
closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the
agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of
the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written
communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the
meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document
archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City
Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are
commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before
the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged
into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live
comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or
type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900
9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk
when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) public
hearing 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 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.
for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand
BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.
will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA
ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 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.
3. 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 ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1):
TITLE: City Clerk
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human
Resources
Unrepresented Employees: City Clerk
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organization: Executive Management Team (EMT)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District
Court (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23CV00504DOCDFM
B. Telesfora Mendoza de Ascension and Matilde Ascencio De Juarez v. City of Santa
Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202401371513
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
NATIONAL ANTHEM Orange County School of the Arts Students
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City of
Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards Recipients
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County
School of the Arts recognizing their 25 Anniversary in Santa Ana
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Dr. Annebelle
Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Education
4.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicos
Cumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
5.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Kim NguyenPenaloza declaring
April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6.Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – OC Streetcar Presentation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, 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: 7 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
7.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9.Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6
Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz to the Measure X Citizen
Oversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of
Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
10.Authorization for City Attorney to File Drug Den Abatement Actions
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file nuisance abatement actions in the Orange
County Superior Court against the property and business owners of El Tapatio
Restaurant, Royal Roman Motel, and Royal Grand Inn.
1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“El Tapatio Restaurant”)
1504 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Roman Motel”)
1519 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Grand Inn”)
11.Automated License Plate Recognition System
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12.Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2024.
13.Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services for
Servers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25052) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise
(HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems, for a threeyear period
beginning May 15, 2025 through May 14, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $90,492.
14.Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx for
Network Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No. 25051) (NonGeneral
Fund).
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase
Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, for Network
Access Control (NAC) System in an amount not to exceed $110,674.
15.Agreement with eSentire, Inc. for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services
(Specification No. 25028) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
eSentire, Inc. to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in an
amount not to exceed $592,433, plus a 10% contingency of $59,243 totaling
$651,676, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services (Specification No. 24102)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate
agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc. and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment to provide entertainment promoter services for an aggregate amount
nottoexceed $300,000 annually for a threeyear term beginning April 15, 2025
through April 14, 2028, and an additional $600,000 for two, 1year extensions, for a
total aggregate agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Core Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
Vendor Location
ARAS Enterprises, Inc.Whittier, CA
Global Talent Entertainment Long Beach, CA
17.Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event
Services, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental Equipment Services
(Specification No. 25004) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBA
Baker Party Rentals, to provide rental equipment services in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, with
provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025
XXX).
18.Agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC for Stage
Services (Specification No. 25008) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC to provide stage services in an
amount not to exceed $750,000 for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April
14, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
19.Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of
Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a Sustainable
Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grant
to Fund Supplemental Community Engagement for the Comprehensive Zoning Code
Update
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming edits
and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG), Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy
Commission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity,
and Environmental Justice Grant to fund supplemental community engagement for the
comprehensive Zoning Code Update for a term ending June 30, 2026 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and
Remediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. for Citywide On
Call Demolition Services for Abatement (Specification No. 25027) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc.,
Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. to provide citywide oncall demolition
services for abatement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, for a term
beginning April 16, 2025 and expiring April 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear
extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Approve Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the FY 2024 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $89,555 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
22.License Agreement Amendment with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction
Project Management Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
license agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., increasing the compensation by
$55,000, including a $12,928 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000
for the entire length of the agreement, and extend the agreement term until September
16, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) and the levy of assessments on lodging
businesses.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SANTA
ANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (“SATMD”) AND FIXING THE TIME AND
PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING
NOTICE THEREOF
2. Establish a time and place for a public meeting to be held by the City Council on
June 3, 2025 to hear and consider all protests.
3. Establish a time and place for a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council on
July 1, 2025 regarding the proposed renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing
District.
4. Receive and File 2024 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report.
24.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501 to Facilitate the Construction of a MultiFamily
Residential Development, Which Includes 80 Townhome Units and Six Duplexes (86
Total Units), With Five Units Designated as Affordable to Very LowIncome
Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202501
as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with MLC
Holdings Inc./Meritage Homes, for a 55year term, for a forsale residential
development consisting of an 86 unit multifamily development, with five units
designated as affordable to very lowincome households at 2020 E. First Street
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
25.Second Reading of the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, Contracting
Authority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law Regarding
Campaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit, or other
Entitlement for Use
First Reading at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6
001 (Councilmember Phan absent). Published in the OC Reporter on April 2, 2025.
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the Second reading and adopt an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code as to Section 2328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson and
Recording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2
331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII of
Chapter 2, Amending Section 2748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority,
Adding Section 2748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority,
and Repealing Section 2107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3078 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2328 REGARDING MEETINGS;
CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDING
THE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2748
REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2
749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY,
AND REPEALING SECTION 2107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
26.Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment,
Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific Development No. 84 (SD84),
Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code (“TZC”) for Up To One Year (12 Months)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 19, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance approving a final extension
of a moratorium for a period of up to one year on the approval, commencement,
establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within SD84, by fourfifths
(4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), for up to one
year (12 months), unless automatically repealed upon the adoption and effectiveness
of a CityCouncil adopted ordinance to address the land use conflicts presented by
industrial uses in the TZC.
UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT,
ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE
(1) YEAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
2. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
27.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to
Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana – Mayor
Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra
28.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember Lopez
29.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 28The Proposition 36 Treatment Court Implementation Act and Senate
Bill 38Funding for Diversion Treatment – Councilmember Bacerra, Mayor Amezcua,
Councilmember Penaloza
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. April 2, 2025 Councilmember Phil Bacerra – Proposition 36 100Day News Conference
and Roundtable, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Transit Zoning Code Updates
2. FY 2025/26 Budget
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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
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City Council Meeting AgendaApril 15, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.
for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand
BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.
will not be permitted to speak.
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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 3:30 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.
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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.
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Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1):
TITLE: City Clerk
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human
Resources
Unrepresented Employees: City Clerk
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organization: Executive Management Team (EMT)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District
Court (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23CV00504DOCDFM
B. Telesfora Mendoza de Ascension and Matilde Ascencio De Juarez v. City of Santa
Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202401371513
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
NATIONAL ANTHEM Orange County School of the Arts Students
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City of
Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards Recipients
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County
School of the Arts recognizing their 25 Anniversary in Santa Ana
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Dr. Annebelle
Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Education
4.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicos
Cumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
5.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Kim NguyenPenaloza declaring
April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6.Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – OC Streetcar Presentation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, 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: 7 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
7.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9.Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6
Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz to the Measure X Citizen
Oversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of
Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
10.Authorization for City Attorney to File Drug Den Abatement Actions
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file nuisance abatement actions in the Orange
County Superior Court against the property and business owners of El Tapatio
Restaurant, Royal Roman Motel, and Royal Grand Inn.
1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“El Tapatio Restaurant”)
1504 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Roman Motel”)
1519 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Grand Inn”)
11.Automated License Plate Recognition System
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12.Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2024.
13.Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services for
Servers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25052) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise
(HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems, for a threeyear period
beginning May 15, 2025 through May 14, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $90,492.
14.Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx for
Network Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No. 25051) (NonGeneral
Fund).
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase
Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, for Network
Access Control (NAC) System in an amount not to exceed $110,674.
15.Agreement with eSentire, Inc. for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services
(Specification No. 25028) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
eSentire, Inc. to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in an
amount not to exceed $592,433, plus a 10% contingency of $59,243 totaling
$651,676, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services (Specification No. 24102)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate
agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc. and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment to provide entertainment promoter services for an aggregate amount
nottoexceed $300,000 annually for a threeyear term beginning April 15, 2025
through April 14, 2028, and an additional $600,000 for two, 1year extensions, for a
total aggregate agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Core Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
Vendor Location
ARAS Enterprises, Inc.Whittier, CA
Global Talent Entertainment Long Beach, CA
17.Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event
Services, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental Equipment Services
(Specification No. 25004) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBA
Baker Party Rentals, to provide rental equipment services in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, with
provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025
XXX).
18.Agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC for Stage
Services (Specification No. 25008) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC to provide stage services in an
amount not to exceed $750,000 for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April
14, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
19.Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of
Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a Sustainable
Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grant
to Fund Supplemental Community Engagement for the Comprehensive Zoning Code
Update
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming edits
and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG), Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy
Commission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity,
and Environmental Justice Grant to fund supplemental community engagement for the
comprehensive Zoning Code Update for a term ending June 30, 2026 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and
Remediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. for Citywide On
Call Demolition Services for Abatement (Specification No. 25027) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc.,
Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. to provide citywide oncall demolition
services for abatement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, for a term
beginning April 16, 2025 and expiring April 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear
extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Approve Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the FY 2024 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $89,555 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
22.License Agreement Amendment with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction
Project Management Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
license agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., increasing the compensation by
$55,000, including a $12,928 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000
for the entire length of the agreement, and extend the agreement term until September
16, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) and the levy of assessments on lodging
businesses.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SANTA
ANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (“SATMD”) AND FIXING THE TIME AND
PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING
NOTICE THEREOF
2. Establish a time and place for a public meeting to be held by the City Council on
June 3, 2025 to hear and consider all protests.
3. Establish a time and place for a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council on
July 1, 2025 regarding the proposed renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing
District.
4. Receive and File 2024 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report.
24.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501 to Facilitate the Construction of a MultiFamily
Residential Development, Which Includes 80 Townhome Units and Six Duplexes (86
Total Units), With Five Units Designated as Affordable to Very LowIncome
Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202501
as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with MLC
Holdings Inc./Meritage Homes, for a 55year term, for a forsale residential
development consisting of an 86 unit multifamily development, with five units
designated as affordable to very lowincome households at 2020 E. First Street
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
25.Second Reading of the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, Contracting
Authority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law Regarding
Campaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit, or other
Entitlement for Use
First Reading at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6
001 (Councilmember Phan absent). Published in the OC Reporter on April 2, 2025.
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the Second reading and adopt an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code as to Section 2328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson and
Recording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2
331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII of
Chapter 2, Amending Section 2748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority,
Adding Section 2748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority,
and Repealing Section 2107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3078 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2328 REGARDING MEETINGS;
CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDING
THE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2748
REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2
749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY,
AND REPEALING SECTION 2107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
26.Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment,
Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific Development No. 84 (SD84),
Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code (“TZC”) for Up To One Year (12 Months)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 19, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance approving a final extension
of a moratorium for a period of up to one year on the approval, commencement,
establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within SD84, by fourfifths
(4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), for up to one
year (12 months), unless automatically repealed upon the adoption and effectiveness
of a CityCouncil adopted ordinance to address the land use conflicts presented by
industrial uses in the TZC.
UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT,
ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE
(1) YEAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
2. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
27.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to
Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana – Mayor
Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra
28.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember Lopez
29.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 28The Proposition 36 Treatment Court Implementation Act and Senate
Bill 38Funding for Diversion Treatment – Councilmember Bacerra, Mayor Amezcua,
Councilmember Penaloza
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. April 2, 2025 Councilmember Phil Bacerra – Proposition 36 100Day News Conference
and Roundtable, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Transit Zoning Code Updates
2. FY 2025/26 Budget
POSTING STATEMENT: On April 8, 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 AgendaApril 15, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. 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Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. 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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
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957(b)(1):
TITLE: City Clerk
2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human
Resources
Unrepresented Employees: City Clerk
3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organization: Executive Management Team (EMT)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District
Court (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23CV00504DOCDFM
B. Telesfora Mendoza de Ascension and Matilde Ascencio De Juarez v. City of Santa
Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202401371513
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
NATIONAL ANTHEM Orange County School of the Arts Students
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City of
Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards Recipients
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County
School of the Arts recognizing their 25 Anniversary in Santa Ana
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Dr. Annebelle
Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Education
4.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicos
Cumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
5.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Kim NguyenPenaloza declaring
April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6.Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – OC Streetcar Presentation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, 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: 7 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
7.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9.Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6
Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz to the Measure X Citizen
Oversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of
Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
10.Authorization for City Attorney to File Drug Den Abatement Actions
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file nuisance abatement actions in the Orange
County Superior Court against the property and business owners of El Tapatio
Restaurant, Royal Roman Motel, and Royal Grand Inn.
1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“El Tapatio Restaurant”)
1504 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Roman Motel”)
1519 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Grand Inn”)
11.Automated License Plate Recognition System
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12.Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2024.
13.Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services for
Servers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25052) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise
(HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems, for a threeyear period
beginning May 15, 2025 through May 14, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $90,492.
14.Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx for
Network Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No. 25051) (NonGeneral
Fund).
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase
Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, for Network
Access Control (NAC) System in an amount not to exceed $110,674.
15.Agreement with eSentire, Inc. for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services
(Specification No. 25028) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
eSentire, Inc. to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in an
amount not to exceed $592,433, plus a 10% contingency of $59,243 totaling
$651,676, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services (Specification No. 24102)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate
agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc. and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment to provide entertainment promoter services for an aggregate amount
nottoexceed $300,000 annually for a threeyear term beginning April 15, 2025
through April 14, 2028, and an additional $600,000 for two, 1year extensions, for a
total aggregate agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Core Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
Vendor Location
ARAS Enterprises, Inc.Whittier, CA
Global Talent Entertainment Long Beach, CA
17.Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event
Services, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental Equipment Services
(Specification No. 25004) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBA
Baker Party Rentals, to provide rental equipment services in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, with
provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025
XXX).
18.Agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC for Stage
Services (Specification No. 25008) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC to provide stage services in an
amount not to exceed $750,000 for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April
14, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
19.Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of
Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a Sustainable
Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grant
to Fund Supplemental Community Engagement for the Comprehensive Zoning Code
Update
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming edits
and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG), Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy
Commission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity,
and Environmental Justice Grant to fund supplemental community engagement for the
comprehensive Zoning Code Update for a term ending June 30, 2026 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and
Remediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. for Citywide On
Call Demolition Services for Abatement (Specification No. 25027) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc.,
Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. to provide citywide oncall demolition
services for abatement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, for a term
beginning April 16, 2025 and expiring April 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear
extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Approve Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the FY 2024 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $89,555 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
22.License Agreement Amendment with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction
Project Management Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
license agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., increasing the compensation by
$55,000, including a $12,928 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000
for the entire length of the agreement, and extend the agreement term until September
16, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) and the levy of assessments on lodging
businesses.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SANTA
ANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (“SATMD”) AND FIXING THE TIME AND
PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING
NOTICE THEREOF
2. Establish a time and place for a public meeting to be held by the City Council on
June 3, 2025 to hear and consider all protests.
3. Establish a time and place for a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council on
July 1, 2025 regarding the proposed renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing
District.
4. Receive and File 2024 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report.
24.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501 to Facilitate the Construction of a MultiFamily
Residential Development, Which Includes 80 Townhome Units and Six Duplexes (86
Total Units), With Five Units Designated as Affordable to Very LowIncome
Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202501
as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with MLC
Holdings Inc./Meritage Homes, for a 55year term, for a forsale residential
development consisting of an 86 unit multifamily development, with five units
designated as affordable to very lowincome households at 2020 E. First Street
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
25.Second Reading of the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, Contracting
Authority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law Regarding
Campaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit, or other
Entitlement for Use
First Reading at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6
001 (Councilmember Phan absent). Published in the OC Reporter on April 2, 2025.
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the Second reading and adopt an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code as to Section 2328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson and
Recording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2
331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII of
Chapter 2, Amending Section 2748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority,
Adding Section 2748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority,
and Repealing Section 2107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3078 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2328 REGARDING MEETINGS;
CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDING
THE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2748
REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2
749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY,
AND REPEALING SECTION 2107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
26.Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment,
Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific Development No. 84 (SD84),
Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code (“TZC”) for Up To One Year (12 Months)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 19, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance approving a final extension
of a moratorium for a period of up to one year on the approval, commencement,
establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within SD84, by fourfifths
(4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), for up to one
year (12 months), unless automatically repealed upon the adoption and effectiveness
of a CityCouncil adopted ordinance to address the land use conflicts presented by
industrial uses in the TZC.
UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT,
ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE
(1) YEAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
2. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
27.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to
Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana – Mayor
Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra
28.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember Lopez
29.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 28The Proposition 36 Treatment Court Implementation Act and Senate
Bill 38Funding for Diversion Treatment – Councilmember Bacerra, Mayor Amezcua,
Councilmember Penaloza
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. April 2, 2025 Councilmember Phil Bacerra – Proposition 36 100Day News Conference
and Roundtable, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Transit Zoning Code Updates
2. FY 2025/26 Budget
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City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to
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City Council Meeting AgendaApril 15, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 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.3. 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 ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government CodeSection 54957(b)(1):TITLE: City Clerk2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of HumanResourcesUnrepresented Employees: City Clerk3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organization: Executive Management Team (EMT)
4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District
Court (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23CV00504DOCDFM
B. Telesfora Mendoza de Ascension and Matilde Ascencio De Juarez v. City of Santa
Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202401371513
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
NATIONAL ANTHEM Orange County School of the Arts Students
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City of
Santa Ana Historic Preservation Awards Recipients
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County
School of the Arts recognizing their 25 Anniversary in Santa Ana
3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Dr. Annebelle
Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Education
4.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicos
Cumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
5.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Kim NguyenPenaloza declaring
April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6.Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – OC Streetcar Presentation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, 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: 7 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
7.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9.Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6
Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz to the Measure X Citizen
Oversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of
Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
10.Authorization for City Attorney to File Drug Den Abatement Actions
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file nuisance abatement actions in the Orange
County Superior Court against the property and business owners of El Tapatio
Restaurant, Royal Roman Motel, and Royal Grand Inn.
1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“El Tapatio Restaurant”)
1504 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Roman Motel”)
1519 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Grand Inn”)
11.Automated License Plate Recognition System
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12.Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2024.
13.Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services for
Servers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25052) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise
(HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems, for a threeyear period
beginning May 15, 2025 through May 14, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $90,492.
14.Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx for
Network Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No. 25051) (NonGeneral
Fund).
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase
Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, for Network
Access Control (NAC) System in an amount not to exceed $110,674.
15.Agreement with eSentire, Inc. for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services
(Specification No. 25028) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
eSentire, Inc. to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in an
amount not to exceed $592,433, plus a 10% contingency of $59,243 totaling
$651,676, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services (Specification No. 24102)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate
agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc. and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment to provide entertainment promoter services for an aggregate amount
nottoexceed $300,000 annually for a threeyear term beginning April 15, 2025
through April 14, 2028, and an additional $600,000 for two, 1year extensions, for a
total aggregate agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Core Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
Vendor Location
ARAS Enterprises, Inc.Whittier, CA
Global Talent Entertainment Long Beach, CA
17.Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event
Services, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental Equipment Services
(Specification No. 25004) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBA
Baker Party Rentals, to provide rental equipment services in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, with
provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025
XXX).
18.Agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC for Stage
Services (Specification No. 25008) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC to provide stage services in an
amount not to exceed $750,000 for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April
14, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
19.Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of
Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a Sustainable
Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grant
to Fund Supplemental Community Engagement for the Comprehensive Zoning Code
Update
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming edits
and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG), Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy
Commission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity,
and Environmental Justice Grant to fund supplemental community engagement for the
comprehensive Zoning Code Update for a term ending June 30, 2026 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and
Remediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. for Citywide On
Call Demolition Services for Abatement (Specification No. 25027) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc.,
Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. to provide citywide oncall demolition
services for abatement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, for a term
beginning April 16, 2025 and expiring April 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear
extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Approve Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the FY 2024 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $89,555 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
22.License Agreement Amendment with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction
Project Management Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
license agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., increasing the compensation by
$55,000, including a $12,928 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000
for the entire length of the agreement, and extend the agreement term until September
16, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) and the levy of assessments on lodging
businesses.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SANTA
ANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (“SATMD”) AND FIXING THE TIME AND
PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING
NOTICE THEREOF
2. Establish a time and place for a public meeting to be held by the City Council on
June 3, 2025 to hear and consider all protests.
3. Establish a time and place for a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council on
July 1, 2025 regarding the proposed renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing
District.
4. Receive and File 2024 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report.
24.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501 to Facilitate the Construction of a MultiFamily
Residential Development, Which Includes 80 Townhome Units and Six Duplexes (86
Total Units), With Five Units Designated as Affordable to Very LowIncome
Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202501
as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with MLC
Holdings Inc./Meritage Homes, for a 55year term, for a forsale residential
development consisting of an 86 unit multifamily development, with five units
designated as affordable to very lowincome households at 2020 E. First Street
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
25.Second Reading of the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, Contracting
Authority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law Regarding
Campaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit, or other
Entitlement for Use
First Reading at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6
001 (Councilmember Phan absent). Published in the OC Reporter on April 2, 2025.
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the Second reading and adopt an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code as to Section 2328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson and
Recording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2
331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII of
Chapter 2, Amending Section 2748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority,
Adding Section 2748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority,
and Repealing Section 2107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3078 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2328 REGARDING MEETINGS;
CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDING
THE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2748
REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2
749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY,
AND REPEALING SECTION 2107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
26.Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment,
Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific Development No. 84 (SD84),
Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code (“TZC”) for Up To One Year (12 Months)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 19, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance approving a final extension
of a moratorium for a period of up to one year on the approval, commencement,
establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within SD84, by fourfifths
(4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), for up to one
year (12 months), unless automatically repealed upon the adoption and effectiveness
of a CityCouncil adopted ordinance to address the land use conflicts presented by
industrial uses in the TZC.
UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT,
ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE
(1) YEAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
2. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
27.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to
Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana – Mayor
Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra
28.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember Lopez
29.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 28The Proposition 36 Treatment Court Implementation Act and Senate
Bill 38Funding for Diversion Treatment – Councilmember Bacerra, Mayor Amezcua,
Councilmember Penaloza
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. April 2, 2025 Councilmember Phil Bacerra – Proposition 36 100Day News Conference
and Roundtable, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Transit Zoning Code Updates
2. FY 2025/26 Budget
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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
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City Council Meeting AgendaApril 15, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 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.3. 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 ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government CodeSection 54957(b)(1):TITLE: City Clerk2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of HumanResourcesUnrepresented Employees: City Clerk3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organization: Executive Management Team (EMT)4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States DistrictCourt (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23CV00504DOCDFMB. Telesfora Mendoza de Ascension and Matilde Ascencio De Juarez v. City of SantaAna, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202401371513RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaNATIONAL ANTHEM Orange County School of the Arts StudentsWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown TempleADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City ofSanta Ana Historic Preservation Awards Recipients2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange CountySchool of the Arts recognizing their 25 Anniversary in Santa Ana3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Dr. Annebelle
Nery for Outstanding Contributions to Education
4.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicos
Cumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
5.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Kim NguyenPenaloza declaring
April 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6.Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – OC Streetcar Presentation
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, 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: 7 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutions
and ordinances.
7.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9.Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6
Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial Term
Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz to the Measure X Citizen
Oversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of
Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
10.Authorization for City Attorney to File Drug Den Abatement Actions
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file nuisance abatement actions in the Orange
County Superior Court against the property and business owners of El Tapatio
Restaurant, Royal Roman Motel, and Royal Grand Inn.
1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“El Tapatio Restaurant”)
1504 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Roman Motel”)
1519 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Grand Inn”)
11.Automated License Plate Recognition System
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12.Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2024.
13.Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services for
Servers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25052) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise
(HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems, for a threeyear period
beginning May 15, 2025 through May 14, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $90,492.
14.Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx for
Network Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No. 25051) (NonGeneral
Fund).
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase
Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, for Network
Access Control (NAC) System in an amount not to exceed $110,674.
15.Agreement with eSentire, Inc. for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services
(Specification No. 25028) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
eSentire, Inc. to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in an
amount not to exceed $592,433, plus a 10% contingency of $59,243 totaling
$651,676, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services (Specification No. 24102)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate
agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc. and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment to provide entertainment promoter services for an aggregate amount
nottoexceed $300,000 annually for a threeyear term beginning April 15, 2025
through April 14, 2028, and an additional $600,000 for two, 1year extensions, for a
total aggregate agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Core Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
Vendor Location
ARAS Enterprises, Inc.Whittier, CA
Global Talent Entertainment Long Beach, CA
17.Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event
Services, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental Equipment Services
(Specification No. 25004) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBA
Baker Party Rentals, to provide rental equipment services in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, with
provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025
XXX).
18.Agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC for Stage
Services (Specification No. 25008) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC to provide stage services in an
amount not to exceed $750,000 for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April
14, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
19.Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of
Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a Sustainable
Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grant
to Fund Supplemental Community Engagement for the Comprehensive Zoning Code
Update
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming edits
and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG), Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy
Commission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity,
and Environmental Justice Grant to fund supplemental community engagement for the
comprehensive Zoning Code Update for a term ending June 30, 2026 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and
Remediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. for Citywide On
Call Demolition Services for Abatement (Specification No. 25027) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc.,
Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. to provide citywide oncall demolition
services for abatement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, for a term
beginning April 16, 2025 and expiring April 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear
extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Approve Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the FY 2024 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $89,555 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
22.License Agreement Amendment with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction
Project Management Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
license agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., increasing the compensation by
$55,000, including a $12,928 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000
for the entire length of the agreement, and extend the agreement term until September
16, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) and the levy of assessments on lodging
businesses.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SANTA
ANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (“SATMD”) AND FIXING THE TIME AND
PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING
NOTICE THEREOF
2. Establish a time and place for a public meeting to be held by the City Council on
June 3, 2025 to hear and consider all protests.
3. Establish a time and place for a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council on
July 1, 2025 regarding the proposed renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing
District.
4. Receive and File 2024 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report.
24.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501 to Facilitate the Construction of a MultiFamily
Residential Development, Which Includes 80 Townhome Units and Six Duplexes (86
Total Units), With Five Units Designated as Affordable to Very LowIncome
Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202501
as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with MLC
Holdings Inc./Meritage Homes, for a 55year term, for a forsale residential
development consisting of an 86 unit multifamily development, with five units
designated as affordable to very lowincome households at 2020 E. First Street
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
25.Second Reading of the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, Contracting
Authority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law Regarding
Campaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit, or other
Entitlement for Use
First Reading at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6
001 (Councilmember Phan absent). Published in the OC Reporter on April 2, 2025.
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the Second reading and adopt an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code as to Section 2328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson and
Recording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2
331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII of
Chapter 2, Amending Section 2748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority,
Adding Section 2748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority,
and Repealing Section 2107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3078 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2328 REGARDING MEETINGS;
CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDING
THE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2748
REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2
749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY,
AND REPEALING SECTION 2107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
26.Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment,
Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific Development No. 84 (SD84),
Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code (“TZC”) for Up To One Year (12 Months)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 19, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance approving a final extension
of a moratorium for a period of up to one year on the approval, commencement,
establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within SD84, by fourfifths
(4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), for up to one
year (12 months), unless automatically repealed upon the adoption and effectiveness
of a CityCouncil adopted ordinance to address the land use conflicts presented by
industrial uses in the TZC.
UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT,
ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE
(1) YEAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
2. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
27.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to
Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana – Mayor
Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra
28.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember Lopez
29.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 28The Proposition 36 Treatment Court Implementation Act and Senate
Bill 38Funding for Diversion Treatment – Councilmember Bacerra, Mayor Amezcua,
Councilmember Penaloza
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. April 2, 2025 Councilmember Phil Bacerra – Proposition 36 100Day News Conference
and Roundtable, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Transit Zoning Code Updates
2. FY 2025/26 Budget
POSTING STATEMENT: On April 8, 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 AgendaApril 15, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 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.3. 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 ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government CodeSection 54957(b)(1):TITLE: City Clerk2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of HumanResourcesUnrepresented Employees: City Clerk3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organization: Executive Management Team (EMT)4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States DistrictCourt (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23CV00504DOCDFMB. Telesfora Mendoza de Ascension and Matilde Ascencio De Juarez v. City of SantaAna, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202401371513RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaNATIONAL ANTHEM Orange County School of the Arts StudentsWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown TempleADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City ofSanta Ana Historic Preservation Awards Recipients2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange CountySchool of the Arts recognizing their 25 Anniversary in Santa Ana3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Dr. AnnebelleNery for Outstanding Contributions to Education4.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicosCumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the Community5.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Kim NguyenPenaloza declaringApril 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness MonthSTAFF PRESENTATIONS6.Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – OC Streetcar PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, 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: 7 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 7.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.8.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.9.Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz to the Measure X Citizen
Oversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of
Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
10.Authorization for City Attorney to File Drug Den Abatement Actions
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action:
Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file nuisance abatement actions in the Orange
County Superior Court against the property and business owners of El Tapatio
Restaurant, Royal Roman Motel, and Royal Grand Inn.
1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“El Tapatio Restaurant”)
1504 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Roman Motel”)
1519 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Grand Inn”)
11.Automated License Plate Recognition System
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
12.Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year
Ended June 30, 2024.
13.Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services for
Servers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25052) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise
(HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems, for a threeyear period
beginning May 15, 2025 through May 14, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $90,492.
14.Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx for
Network Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No. 25051) (NonGeneral
Fund).
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase
Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, for Network
Access Control (NAC) System in an amount not to exceed $110,674.
15.Agreement with eSentire, Inc. for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services
(Specification No. 25028) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
eSentire, Inc. to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in an
amount not to exceed $592,433, plus a 10% contingency of $59,243 totaling
$651,676, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services (Specification No. 24102)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate
agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc. and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment to provide entertainment promoter services for an aggregate amount
nottoexceed $300,000 annually for a threeyear term beginning April 15, 2025
through April 14, 2028, and an additional $600,000 for two, 1year extensions, for a
total aggregate agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Core Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
Vendor Location
ARAS Enterprises, Inc.Whittier, CA
Global Talent Entertainment Long Beach, CA
17.Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event
Services, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental Equipment Services
(Specification No. 25004) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBA
Baker Party Rentals, to provide rental equipment services in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, with
provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025
XXX).
18.Agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC for Stage
Services (Specification No. 25008) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC to provide stage services in an
amount not to exceed $750,000 for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April
14, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
19.Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of
Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a Sustainable
Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grant
to Fund Supplemental Community Engagement for the Comprehensive Zoning Code
Update
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming edits
and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG), Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy
Commission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity,
and Environmental Justice Grant to fund supplemental community engagement for the
comprehensive Zoning Code Update for a term ending June 30, 2026 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and
Remediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. for Citywide On
Call Demolition Services for Abatement (Specification No. 25027) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc.,
Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. to provide citywide oncall demolition
services for abatement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, for a term
beginning April 16, 2025 and expiring April 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear
extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Approve Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the FY 2024 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $89,555 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
22.License Agreement Amendment with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction
Project Management Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
license agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., increasing the compensation by
$55,000, including a $12,928 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000
for the entire length of the agreement, and extend the agreement term until September
16, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) and the levy of assessments on lodging
businesses.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SANTA
ANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (“SATMD”) AND FIXING THE TIME AND
PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING
NOTICE THEREOF
2. Establish a time and place for a public meeting to be held by the City Council on
June 3, 2025 to hear and consider all protests.
3. Establish a time and place for a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council on
July 1, 2025 regarding the proposed renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing
District.
4. Receive and File 2024 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report.
24.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501 to Facilitate the Construction of a MultiFamily
Residential Development, Which Includes 80 Townhome Units and Six Duplexes (86
Total Units), With Five Units Designated as Affordable to Very LowIncome
Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202501
as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with MLC
Holdings Inc./Meritage Homes, for a 55year term, for a forsale residential
development consisting of an 86 unit multifamily development, with five units
designated as affordable to very lowincome households at 2020 E. First Street
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
25.Second Reading of the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, Contracting
Authority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law Regarding
Campaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit, or other
Entitlement for Use
First Reading at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6
001 (Councilmember Phan absent). Published in the OC Reporter on April 2, 2025.
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the Second reading and adopt an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code as to Section 2328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson and
Recording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2
331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII of
Chapter 2, Amending Section 2748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority,
Adding Section 2748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority,
and Repealing Section 2107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3078 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2328 REGARDING MEETINGS;
CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDING
THE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2748
REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2
749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY,
AND REPEALING SECTION 2107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
26.Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment,
Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific Development No. 84 (SD84),
Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code (“TZC”) for Up To One Year (12 Months)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 19, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance approving a final extension
of a moratorium for a period of up to one year on the approval, commencement,
establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within SD84, by fourfifths
(4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), for up to one
year (12 months), unless automatically repealed upon the adoption and effectiveness
of a CityCouncil adopted ordinance to address the land use conflicts presented by
industrial uses in the TZC.
UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT,
ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE
(1) YEAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
2. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
27.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to
Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana – Mayor
Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra
28.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember Lopez
29.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 28The Proposition 36 Treatment Court Implementation Act and Senate
Bill 38Funding for Diversion Treatment – Councilmember Bacerra, Mayor Amezcua,
Councilmember Penaloza
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. April 2, 2025 Councilmember Phil Bacerra – Proposition 36 100Day News Conference
and Roundtable, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Transit Zoning Code Updates
2. FY 2025/26 Budget
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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
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City Council Meeting AgendaApril 15, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 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.3. 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 ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government CodeSection 54957(b)(1):TITLE: City Clerk2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of HumanResourcesUnrepresented Employees: City Clerk3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organization: Executive Management Team (EMT)4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States DistrictCourt (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23CV00504DOCDFMB. Telesfora Mendoza de Ascension and Matilde Ascencio De Juarez v. City of SantaAna, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202401371513RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaNATIONAL ANTHEM Orange County School of the Arts StudentsWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown TempleADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City ofSanta Ana Historic Preservation Awards Recipients2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange CountySchool of the Arts recognizing their 25 Anniversary in Santa Ana3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Dr. AnnebelleNery for Outstanding Contributions to Education4.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicosCumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the Community5.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Kim NguyenPenaloza declaringApril 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness MonthSTAFF PRESENTATIONS6.Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – OC Streetcar PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, 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: 7 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 7.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.8.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.9.Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz to the Measure X CitizenOversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath ofOffice. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)10.Authorization for City Attorney to File Drug Den Abatement ActionsDepartment(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action:Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file nuisance abatement actions in the OrangeCounty Superior Court against the property and business owners of El TapatioRestaurant, Royal Roman Motel, and Royal Grand Inn.1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“El Tapatio Restaurant”)1504 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Roman Motel”)1519 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Grand Inn”)11.Automated License Plate Recognition SystemDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Receive and file.12.Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal YearEnded June 30, 2024.13.Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services forServers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25052) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise(HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems, for a threeyear periodbeginning May 15, 2025 through May 14, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $90,492.14.Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx forNetwork Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No. 25051) (NonGeneralFund).Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a Purchase
Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, for Network
Access Control (NAC) System in an amount not to exceed $110,674.
15.Agreement with eSentire, Inc. for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services
(Specification No. 25028) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
eSentire, Inc. to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in an
amount not to exceed $592,433, plus a 10% contingency of $59,243 totaling
$651,676, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16.Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services (Specification No. 24102)
(General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate
agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc. and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global Talent
Entertainment to provide entertainment promoter services for an aggregate amount
nottoexceed $300,000 annually for a threeyear term beginning April 15, 2025
through April 14, 2028, and an additional $600,000 for two, 1year extensions, for a
total aggregate agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Core Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
Vendor Location
ARAS Enterprises, Inc.Whittier, CA
Global Talent Entertainment Long Beach, CA
17.Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event
Services, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental Equipment Services
(Specification No. 25004) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBA
Baker Party Rentals, to provide rental equipment services in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, with
provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025
XXX).
18.Agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC for Stage
Services (Specification No. 25008) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC to provide stage services in an
amount not to exceed $750,000 for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April
14, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
19.Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of
Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a Sustainable
Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grant
to Fund Supplemental Community Engagement for the Comprehensive Zoning Code
Update
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming edits
and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG), Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy
Commission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity,
and Environmental Justice Grant to fund supplemental community engagement for the
comprehensive Zoning Code Update for a term ending June 30, 2026 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and
Remediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. for Citywide On
Call Demolition Services for Abatement (Specification No. 25027) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc.,
Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. to provide citywide oncall demolition
services for abatement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, for a term
beginning April 16, 2025 and expiring April 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear
extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Approve Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the FY 2024 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $89,555 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
22.License Agreement Amendment with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction
Project Management Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
license agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., increasing the compensation by
$55,000, including a $12,928 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000
for the entire length of the agreement, and extend the agreement term until September
16, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) and the levy of assessments on lodging
businesses.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SANTA
ANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (“SATMD”) AND FIXING THE TIME AND
PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING
NOTICE THEREOF
2. Establish a time and place for a public meeting to be held by the City Council on
June 3, 2025 to hear and consider all protests.
3. Establish a time and place for a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council on
July 1, 2025 regarding the proposed renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing
District.
4. Receive and File 2024 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report.
24.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501 to Facilitate the Construction of a MultiFamily
Residential Development, Which Includes 80 Townhome Units and Six Duplexes (86
Total Units), With Five Units Designated as Affordable to Very LowIncome
Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202501
as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with MLC
Holdings Inc./Meritage Homes, for a 55year term, for a forsale residential
development consisting of an 86 unit multifamily development, with five units
designated as affordable to very lowincome households at 2020 E. First Street
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
25.Second Reading of the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, Contracting
Authority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law Regarding
Campaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit, or other
Entitlement for Use
First Reading at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6
001 (Councilmember Phan absent). Published in the OC Reporter on April 2, 2025.
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the Second reading and adopt an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code as to Section 2328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson and
Recording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2
331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII of
Chapter 2, Amending Section 2748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority,
Adding Section 2748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority,
and Repealing Section 2107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3078 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2328 REGARDING MEETINGS;
CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDING
THE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2748
REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2
749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY,
AND REPEALING SECTION 2107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
26.Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment,
Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific Development No. 84 (SD84),
Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code (“TZC”) for Up To One Year (12 Months)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 19, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance approving a final extension
of a moratorium for a period of up to one year on the approval, commencement,
establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within SD84, by fourfifths
(4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), for up to one
year (12 months), unless automatically repealed upon the adoption and effectiveness
of a CityCouncil adopted ordinance to address the land use conflicts presented by
industrial uses in the TZC.
UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT,
ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE
(1) YEAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
2. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
27.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to
Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana – Mayor
Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra
28.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember Lopez
29.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 28The Proposition 36 Treatment Court Implementation Act and Senate
Bill 38Funding for Diversion Treatment – Councilmember Bacerra, Mayor Amezcua,
Councilmember Penaloza
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. April 2, 2025 Councilmember Phil Bacerra – Proposition 36 100Day News Conference
and Roundtable, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Transit Zoning Code Updates
2. FY 2025/26 Budget
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City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to
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City Council Meeting AgendaApril 15, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 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.3. 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 ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government CodeSection 54957(b)(1):TITLE: City Clerk2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of HumanResourcesUnrepresented Employees: City Clerk3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organization: Executive Management Team (EMT)4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States DistrictCourt (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23CV00504DOCDFMB. Telesfora Mendoza de Ascension and Matilde Ascencio De Juarez v. City of SantaAna, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202401371513RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaNATIONAL ANTHEM Orange County School of the Arts StudentsWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown TempleADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City ofSanta Ana Historic Preservation Awards Recipients2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange CountySchool of the Arts recognizing their 25 Anniversary in Santa Ana3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Dr. AnnebelleNery for Outstanding Contributions to Education4.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicosCumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the Community5.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Kim NguyenPenaloza declaringApril 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness MonthSTAFF PRESENTATIONS6.Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – OC Streetcar PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, 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: 7 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 7.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.8.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.9.Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz to the Measure X CitizenOversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath ofOffice. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)10.Authorization for City Attorney to File Drug Den Abatement ActionsDepartment(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action:Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file nuisance abatement actions in the OrangeCounty Superior Court against the property and business owners of El TapatioRestaurant, Royal Roman Motel, and Royal Grand Inn.1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“El Tapatio Restaurant”)1504 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Roman Motel”)1519 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Grand Inn”)11.Automated License Plate Recognition SystemDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Receive and file.12.Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal YearEnded June 30, 2024.13.Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services forServers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25052) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise(HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems, for a threeyear periodbeginning May 15, 2025 through May 14, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $90,492.14.Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx forNetwork Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No. 25051) (NonGeneralFund).Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a PurchaseOrder to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, for NetworkAccess Control (NAC) System in an amount not to exceed $110,674.15.Agreement with eSentire, Inc. for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services(Specification No. 25028) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement witheSentire, Inc. to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in anamount not to exceed $592,433, plus a 10% contingency of $59,243 totaling$651,676, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028(Agreement No. A2025XXX).16.Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global TalentEntertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services (Specification No. 24102)(General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregateagreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc. and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global TalentEntertainment to provide entertainment promoter services for an aggregate amountnottoexceed $300,000 annually for a threeyear term beginning April 15, 2025through April 14, 2028, and an additional $600,000 for two, 1year extensions, for atotal aggregate agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Core Agreement No.A2025XXX).Vendor LocationARAS Enterprises, Inc.Whittier, CAGlobal Talent Entertainment Long Beach, CA17.Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook EventServices, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental Equipment Services(Specification No. 25004) (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withCWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBABaker Party Rentals, to provide rental equipment services in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, with
provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025
XXX).
18.Agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC for Stage
Services (Specification No. 25008) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC to provide stage services in an
amount not to exceed $750,000 for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April
14, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX
and A2025XXX).
19.Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association of
Governments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a Sustainable
Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grant
to Fund Supplemental Community Engagement for the Comprehensive Zoning Code
Update
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming edits
and execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG), Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy
Commission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity,
and Environmental Justice Grant to fund supplemental community engagement for the
comprehensive Zoning Code Update for a term ending June 30, 2026 (Agreement
No. A2025XXX).
20.Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and
Remediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. for Citywide On
Call Demolition Services for Abatement (Specification No. 25027) (NonGeneral
Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc.,
Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. to provide citywide oncall demolition
services for abatement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, for a term
beginning April 16, 2025 and expiring April 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear
extensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
21.Approve Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the FY 2024 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $89,555 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
22.License Agreement Amendment with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction
Project Management Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
license agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., increasing the compensation by
$55,000, including a $12,928 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000
for the entire length of the agreement, and extend the agreement term until September
16, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) and the levy of assessments on lodging
businesses.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SANTA
ANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (“SATMD”) AND FIXING THE TIME AND
PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING
NOTICE THEREOF
2. Establish a time and place for a public meeting to be held by the City Council on
June 3, 2025 to hear and consider all protests.
3. Establish a time and place for a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council on
July 1, 2025 regarding the proposed renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing
District.
4. Receive and File 2024 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report.
24.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501 to Facilitate the Construction of a MultiFamily
Residential Development, Which Includes 80 Townhome Units and Six Duplexes (86
Total Units), With Five Units Designated as Affordable to Very LowIncome
Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202501
as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with MLC
Holdings Inc./Meritage Homes, for a 55year term, for a forsale residential
development consisting of an 86 unit multifamily development, with five units
designated as affordable to very lowincome households at 2020 E. First Street
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
25.Second Reading of the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, Contracting
Authority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law Regarding
Campaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit, or other
Entitlement for Use
First Reading at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6
001 (Councilmember Phan absent). Published in the OC Reporter on April 2, 2025.
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the Second reading and adopt an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code as to Section 2328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson and
Recording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2
331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII of
Chapter 2, Amending Section 2748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority,
Adding Section 2748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority,
and Repealing Section 2107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3078 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2328 REGARDING MEETINGS;
CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDING
THE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2748
REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2
749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY,
AND REPEALING SECTION 2107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
26.Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment,
Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific Development No. 84 (SD84),
Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code (“TZC”) for Up To One Year (12 Months)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 19, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance approving a final extension
of a moratorium for a period of up to one year on the approval, commencement,
establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within SD84, by fourfifths
(4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), for up to one
year (12 months), unless automatically repealed upon the adoption and effectiveness
of a CityCouncil adopted ordinance to address the land use conflicts presented by
industrial uses in the TZC.
UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT,
ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE
(1) YEAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
2. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
27.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to
Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana – Mayor
Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra
28.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember Lopez
29.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 28The Proposition 36 Treatment Court Implementation Act and Senate
Bill 38Funding for Diversion Treatment – Councilmember Bacerra, Mayor Amezcua,
Councilmember Penaloza
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. April 2, 2025 Councilmember Phil Bacerra – Proposition 36 100Day News Conference
and Roundtable, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Transit Zoning Code Updates
2. FY 2025/26 Budget
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City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to
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City Council Meeting AgendaApril 15, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 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.3. 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 ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government CodeSection 54957(b)(1):TITLE: City Clerk2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of HumanResourcesUnrepresented Employees: City Clerk3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organization: Executive Management Team (EMT)4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States DistrictCourt (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23CV00504DOCDFMB. Telesfora Mendoza de Ascension and Matilde Ascencio De Juarez v. City of SantaAna, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202401371513RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaNATIONAL ANTHEM Orange County School of the Arts StudentsWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown TempleADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City ofSanta Ana Historic Preservation Awards Recipients2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange CountySchool of the Arts recognizing their 25 Anniversary in Santa Ana3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Dr. AnnebelleNery for Outstanding Contributions to Education4.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicosCumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the Community5.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Kim NguyenPenaloza declaringApril 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness MonthSTAFF PRESENTATIONS6.Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – OC Streetcar PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, 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: 7 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 7.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.8.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.9.Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz to the Measure X CitizenOversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath ofOffice. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)10.Authorization for City Attorney to File Drug Den Abatement ActionsDepartment(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action:Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file nuisance abatement actions in the OrangeCounty Superior Court against the property and business owners of El TapatioRestaurant, Royal Roman Motel, and Royal Grand Inn.1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“El Tapatio Restaurant”)1504 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Roman Motel”)1519 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Grand Inn”)11.Automated License Plate Recognition SystemDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Receive and file.12.Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal YearEnded June 30, 2024.13.Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services forServers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25052) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise(HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems, for a threeyear periodbeginning May 15, 2025 through May 14, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $90,492.14.Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx forNetwork Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No. 25051) (NonGeneralFund).Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a PurchaseOrder to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, for NetworkAccess Control (NAC) System in an amount not to exceed $110,674.15.Agreement with eSentire, Inc. for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services(Specification No. 25028) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement witheSentire, Inc. to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in anamount not to exceed $592,433, plus a 10% contingency of $59,243 totaling$651,676, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028(Agreement No. A2025XXX).16.Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global TalentEntertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services (Specification No. 24102)(General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregateagreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc. and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global TalentEntertainment to provide entertainment promoter services for an aggregate amountnottoexceed $300,000 annually for a threeyear term beginning April 15, 2025through April 14, 2028, and an additional $600,000 for two, 1year extensions, for atotal aggregate agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Core Agreement No.A2025XXX).Vendor LocationARAS Enterprises, Inc.Whittier, CAGlobal Talent Entertainment Long Beach, CA17.Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook EventServices, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental Equipment Services(Specification No. 25004) (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withCWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBABaker Party Rentals, to provide rental equipment services in an amount not to exceed$1,250,000, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, withprovisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX).18.Agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC for StageServices (Specification No. 25008) (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withStage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC to provide stage services in anamount not to exceed $750,000 for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April14, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXXand A2025XXX).19.Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association ofGovernments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a SustainableCommunities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grantto Fund Supplemental Community Engagement for the Comprehensive Zoning CodeUpdateDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming editsand execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern CaliforniaAssociation of Governments (SCAG), Charitable Ventures, and The KennedyCommission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity,and Environmental Justice Grant to fund supplemental community engagement for thecomprehensive Zoning Code Update for a term ending June 30, 2026 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).20.Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition andRemediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. for Citywide OnCall Demolition Services for Abatement (Specification No. 25027) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withAbajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc.,Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. to provide citywide oncall demolitionservices for abatement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, for a termbeginning April 16, 2025 and expiring April 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyearextensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Approve Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the FY 2024 Edward ByrneMemorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $89,555 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
22.License Agreement Amendment with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for Construction
Project Management Software (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
license agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., increasing the compensation by
$55,000, including a $12,928 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000
for the entire length of the agreement, and extend the agreement term until September
16, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
23.Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Santa Ana
Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) and the levy of assessments on lodging
businesses.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SANTA
ANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (“SATMD”) AND FIXING THE TIME AND
PLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVING
NOTICE THEREOF
2. Establish a time and place for a public meeting to be held by the City Council on
June 3, 2025 to hear and consider all protests.
3. Establish a time and place for a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council on
July 1, 2025 regarding the proposed renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing
District.
4. Receive and File 2024 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report.
24.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501 to Facilitate the Construction of a MultiFamily
Residential Development, Which Includes 80 Townhome Units and Six Duplexes (86
Total Units), With Five Units Designated as Affordable to Very LowIncome
Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202501
as conditioned;
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with MLC
Holdings Inc./Meritage Homes, for a 55year term, for a forsale residential
development consisting of an 86 unit multifamily development, with five units
designated as affordable to very lowincome households at 2020 E. First Street
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
25.Second Reading of the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, Contracting
Authority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law Regarding
Campaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit, or other
Entitlement for Use
First Reading at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6
001 (Councilmember Phan absent). Published in the OC Reporter on April 2, 2025.
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the Second reading and adopt an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code as to Section 2328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson and
Recording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2
331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII of
Chapter 2, Amending Section 2748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority,
Adding Section 2748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority,
and Repealing Section 2107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3078 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2328 REGARDING MEETINGS;
CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDING
THE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2748
REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2
749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY,
AND REPEALING SECTION 2107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
26.Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment,
Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific Development No. 84 (SD84),
Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code (“TZC”) for Up To One Year (12 Months)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 19, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance approving a final extension
of a moratorium for a period of up to one year on the approval, commencement,
establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within SD84, by fourfifths
(4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), for up to one
year (12 months), unless automatically repealed upon the adoption and effectiveness
of a CityCouncil adopted ordinance to address the land use conflicts presented by
industrial uses in the TZC.
UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT,
ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE
(1) YEAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
2. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
27.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to
Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana – Mayor
Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra
28.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember Lopez
29.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 28The Proposition 36 Treatment Court Implementation Act and Senate
Bill 38Funding for Diversion Treatment – Councilmember Bacerra, Mayor Amezcua,
Councilmember Penaloza
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. April 2, 2025 Councilmember Phil Bacerra – Proposition 36 100Day News Conference
and Roundtable, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Transit Zoning Code Updates
2. FY 2025/26 Budget
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City Council Meeting AgendaApril 15, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 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.3. 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 ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government CodeSection 54957(b)(1):TITLE: City Clerk2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of HumanResourcesUnrepresented Employees: City Clerk3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organization: Executive Management Team (EMT)4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States DistrictCourt (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23CV00504DOCDFMB. Telesfora Mendoza de Ascension and Matilde Ascencio De Juarez v. City of SantaAna, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202401371513RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaNATIONAL ANTHEM Orange County School of the Arts StudentsWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown TempleADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City ofSanta Ana Historic Preservation Awards Recipients2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange CountySchool of the Arts recognizing their 25 Anniversary in Santa Ana3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Dr. AnnebelleNery for Outstanding Contributions to Education4.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicosCumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the Community5.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Kim NguyenPenaloza declaringApril 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness MonthSTAFF PRESENTATIONS6.Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – OC Streetcar PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, 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: 7 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 7.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.8.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.9.Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz to the Measure X CitizenOversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath ofOffice. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)10.Authorization for City Attorney to File Drug Den Abatement ActionsDepartment(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action:Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file nuisance abatement actions in the OrangeCounty Superior Court against the property and business owners of El TapatioRestaurant, Royal Roman Motel, and Royal Grand Inn.1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“El Tapatio Restaurant”)1504 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Roman Motel”)1519 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Grand Inn”)11.Automated License Plate Recognition SystemDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Receive and file.12.Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal YearEnded June 30, 2024.13.Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services forServers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25052) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise(HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems, for a threeyear periodbeginning May 15, 2025 through May 14, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $90,492.14.Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx forNetwork Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No. 25051) (NonGeneralFund).Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a PurchaseOrder to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, for NetworkAccess Control (NAC) System in an amount not to exceed $110,674.15.Agreement with eSentire, Inc. for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services(Specification No. 25028) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement witheSentire, Inc. to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in anamount not to exceed $592,433, plus a 10% contingency of $59,243 totaling$651,676, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028(Agreement No. A2025XXX).16.Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global TalentEntertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services (Specification No. 24102)(General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregateagreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc. and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global TalentEntertainment to provide entertainment promoter services for an aggregate amountnottoexceed $300,000 annually for a threeyear term beginning April 15, 2025through April 14, 2028, and an additional $600,000 for two, 1year extensions, for atotal aggregate agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Core Agreement No.A2025XXX).Vendor LocationARAS Enterprises, Inc.Whittier, CAGlobal Talent Entertainment Long Beach, CA17.Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook EventServices, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental Equipment Services(Specification No. 25004) (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withCWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBABaker Party Rentals, to provide rental equipment services in an amount not to exceed$1,250,000, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, withprovisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX).18.Agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC for StageServices (Specification No. 25008) (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withStage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC to provide stage services in anamount not to exceed $750,000 for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April14, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXXand A2025XXX).19.Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association ofGovernments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a SustainableCommunities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grantto Fund Supplemental Community Engagement for the Comprehensive Zoning CodeUpdateDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming editsand execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern CaliforniaAssociation of Governments (SCAG), Charitable Ventures, and The KennedyCommission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity,and Environmental Justice Grant to fund supplemental community engagement for thecomprehensive Zoning Code Update for a term ending June 30, 2026 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).20.Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition andRemediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. for Citywide OnCall Demolition Services for Abatement (Specification No. 25027) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withAbajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc.,Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. to provide citywide oncall demolitionservices for abatement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, for a termbeginning April 16, 2025 and expiring April 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyearextensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Approve Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the FY 2024 Edward ByrneMemorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police toexecute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’sDepartment accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant inthe amount of $89,555 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).22.License Agreement Amendment with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for ConstructionProject Management Software (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment tolicense agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., increasing the compensation by$55,000, including a $12,928 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000for the entire length of the agreement, and extend the agreement term until September16, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).23.Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing DistrictDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Santa AnaTourism Marketing District (SATMD) and the levy of assessments on lodgingbusinesses.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SANTAANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (“SATMD”) AND FIXING THE TIME ANDPLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVINGNOTICE THEREOF2. Establish a time and place for a public meeting to be held by the City Council onJune 3, 2025 to hear and consider all protests.3. Establish a time and place for a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council onJuly 1, 2025 regarding the proposed renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism MarketingDistrict.4. Receive and File 2024 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report.24.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501 to Facilitate the Construction of a MultiFamilyResidential Development, Which Includes 80 Townhome Units and Six Duplexes (86Total Units), With Five Units Designated as Affordable to Very LowIncomeHouseholdsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202501as conditioned;RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.
202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and
the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review under
Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with MLC
Holdings Inc./Meritage Homes, for a 55year term, for a forsale residential
development consisting of an 86 unit multifamily development, with five units
designated as affordable to very lowincome households at 2020 E. First Street
(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
25.Second Reading of the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, Contracting
Authority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law Regarding
Campaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit, or other
Entitlement for Use
First Reading at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6
001 (Councilmember Phan absent). Published in the OC Reporter on April 2, 2025.
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the Second reading and adopt an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code as to Section 2328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson and
Recording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2
331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII of
Chapter 2, Amending Section 2748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority,
Adding Section 2748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority,
and Repealing Section 2107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3078 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2328 REGARDING MEETINGS;
CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDING
THE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2748
REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2
749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY,
AND REPEALING SECTION 2107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGN
CONTRIBUTIONS
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
26.Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment,
Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific Development No. 84 (SD84),
Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code (“TZC”) for Up To One Year (12 Months)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 19, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance approving a final extension
of a moratorium for a period of up to one year on the approval, commencement,
establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within SD84, by fourfifths
(4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), for up to one
year (12 months), unless automatically repealed upon the adoption and effectiveness
of a CityCouncil adopted ordinance to address the land use conflicts presented by
industrial uses in the TZC.
UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT,
ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE
(1) YEAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
2. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
27.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to
Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana – Mayor
Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra
28.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember Lopez
29.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 28The Proposition 36 Treatment Court Implementation Act and Senate
Bill 38Funding for Diversion Treatment – Councilmember Bacerra, Mayor Amezcua,
Councilmember Penaloza
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. April 2, 2025 Councilmember Phil Bacerra – Proposition 36 100Day News Conference
and Roundtable, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Transit Zoning Code Updates
2. FY 2025/26 Budget
POSTING STATEMENT: On April 8, 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
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City Council Meeting AgendaApril 15, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 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.3. 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 ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government CodeSection 54957(b)(1):TITLE: City Clerk2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of HumanResourcesUnrepresented Employees: City Clerk3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organization: Executive Management Team (EMT)4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States DistrictCourt (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23CV00504DOCDFMB. Telesfora Mendoza de Ascension and Matilde Ascencio De Juarez v. City of SantaAna, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202401371513RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaNATIONAL ANTHEM Orange County School of the Arts StudentsWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown TempleADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City ofSanta Ana Historic Preservation Awards Recipients2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange CountySchool of the Arts recognizing their 25 Anniversary in Santa Ana3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Dr. AnnebelleNery for Outstanding Contributions to Education4.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicosCumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the Community5.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Kim NguyenPenaloza declaringApril 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness MonthSTAFF PRESENTATIONS6.Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – OC Streetcar PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, 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: 7 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 7.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.8.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.9.Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz to the Measure X CitizenOversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath ofOffice. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)10.Authorization for City Attorney to File Drug Den Abatement ActionsDepartment(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action:Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file nuisance abatement actions in the OrangeCounty Superior Court against the property and business owners of El TapatioRestaurant, Royal Roman Motel, and Royal Grand Inn.1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“El Tapatio Restaurant”)1504 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Roman Motel”)1519 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Grand Inn”)11.Automated License Plate Recognition SystemDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Receive and file.12.Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal YearEnded June 30, 2024.13.Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services forServers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25052) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise(HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems, for a threeyear periodbeginning May 15, 2025 through May 14, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $90,492.14.Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx forNetwork Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No. 25051) (NonGeneralFund).Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a PurchaseOrder to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, for NetworkAccess Control (NAC) System in an amount not to exceed $110,674.15.Agreement with eSentire, Inc. for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services(Specification No. 25028) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement witheSentire, Inc. to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in anamount not to exceed $592,433, plus a 10% contingency of $59,243 totaling$651,676, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028(Agreement No. A2025XXX).16.Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global TalentEntertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services (Specification No. 24102)(General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregateagreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc. and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global TalentEntertainment to provide entertainment promoter services for an aggregate amountnottoexceed $300,000 annually for a threeyear term beginning April 15, 2025through April 14, 2028, and an additional $600,000 for two, 1year extensions, for atotal aggregate agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Core Agreement No.A2025XXX).Vendor LocationARAS Enterprises, Inc.Whittier, CAGlobal Talent Entertainment Long Beach, CA17.Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook EventServices, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental Equipment Services(Specification No. 25004) (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withCWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBABaker Party Rentals, to provide rental equipment services in an amount not to exceed$1,250,000, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, withprovisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX).18.Agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC for StageServices (Specification No. 25008) (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withStage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC to provide stage services in anamount not to exceed $750,000 for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April14, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXXand A2025XXX).19.Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association ofGovernments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a SustainableCommunities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grantto Fund Supplemental Community Engagement for the Comprehensive Zoning CodeUpdateDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming editsand execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern CaliforniaAssociation of Governments (SCAG), Charitable Ventures, and The KennedyCommission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity,and Environmental Justice Grant to fund supplemental community engagement for thecomprehensive Zoning Code Update for a term ending June 30, 2026 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).20.Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition andRemediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. for Citywide OnCall Demolition Services for Abatement (Specification No. 25027) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withAbajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc.,Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. to provide citywide oncall demolitionservices for abatement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, for a termbeginning April 16, 2025 and expiring April 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyearextensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Approve Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the FY 2024 Edward ByrneMemorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police toexecute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’sDepartment accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant inthe amount of $89,555 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).22.License Agreement Amendment with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for ConstructionProject Management Software (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment tolicense agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., increasing the compensation by$55,000, including a $12,928 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000for the entire length of the agreement, and extend the agreement term until September16, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).23.Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing DistrictDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Santa AnaTourism Marketing District (SATMD) and the levy of assessments on lodgingbusinesses.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SANTAANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (“SATMD”) AND FIXING THE TIME ANDPLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVINGNOTICE THEREOF2. Establish a time and place for a public meeting to be held by the City Council onJune 3, 2025 to hear and consider all protests.3. Establish a time and place for a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council onJuly 1, 2025 regarding the proposed renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism MarketingDistrict.4. Receive and File 2024 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report.24.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501 to Facilitate the Construction of a MultiFamilyResidential Development, Which Includes 80 Townhome Units and Six Duplexes (86Total Units), With Five Units Designated as Affordable to Very LowIncomeHouseholdsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202501as conditioned;RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) andthe CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review underSection 15168 (Program EIR); and3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with MLCHoldings Inc./Meritage Homes, for a 55year term, for a forsale residentialdevelopment consisting of an 86 unit multifamily development, with five unitsdesignated as affordable to very lowincome households at 2020 E. First Street(Agreement No. A2025XXX).25.Second Reading of the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, ContractingAuthority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law RegardingCampaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit, or otherEntitlement for UseFirst Reading at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6001 (Councilmember Phan absent). Published in the OC Reporter on April 2, 2025.Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve the Second reading and adopt an Ordinance ofthe City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code as to Section 2328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson andRecording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII ofChapter 2, Amending Section 2748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority,Adding Section 2748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority,and Repealing Section 2107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions.ORDINANCE NO. NS3078 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2328 REGARDING MEETINGS;CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS ANDCOMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDINGTHE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2748REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY,AND REPEALING SECTION 2107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGNCONTRIBUTIONS
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
26.Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment,
Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific Development No. 84 (SD84),
Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code (“TZC”) for Up To One Year (12 Months)
Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 19, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance approving a final extension
of a moratorium for a period of up to one year on the approval, commencement,
establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within SD84, by fourfifths
(4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), for up to one
year (12 months), unless automatically repealed upon the adoption and effectiveness
of a CityCouncil adopted ordinance to address the land use conflicts presented by
industrial uses in the TZC.
UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIED
URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,
EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT,
ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL USES WITHIN
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE
(1) YEAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858
2. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
proposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in
Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the
environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
27.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance to
Address Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana – Mayor
Amezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra
28.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember Lopez
29.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Support
of Senate Bill 28The Proposition 36 Treatment Court Implementation Act and Senate
Bill 38Funding for Diversion Treatment – Councilmember Bacerra, Mayor Amezcua,
Councilmember Penaloza
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. April 2, 2025 Councilmember Phil Bacerra – Proposition 36 100Day News Conference
and Roundtable, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Transit Zoning Code Updates
2. FY 2025/26 Budget
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City Council Meeting AgendaApril 15, 2025CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Ward 2Jessie LopezCouncilmember Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Alvaro NuñezCity Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutesCITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of themeeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s documentarchive system which is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, or iii) publichearing item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you mayvirtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of thecaller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 ormicrophone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identifythemselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unlessdue to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide adifferent amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 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.3. 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 ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government CodeSection 54957(b)(1):TITLE: City Clerk2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of HumanResourcesUnrepresented Employees: City Clerk3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Peter BrownEmployee Organization: Executive Management Team (EMT)4.CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant toParagraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:A. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States DistrictCourt (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23CV00504DOCDFMB. Telesfora Mendoza de Ascension and Matilde Ascencio De Juarez v. City of SantaAna, et al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30202401371513RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezJessie LopezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem Benjamin VazquezMayorValerie AmezcuaCity Manager Alvaro NuñezCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaNATIONAL ANTHEM Orange County School of the Arts StudentsWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown TempleADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the 2024 City ofSanta Ana Historic Preservation Awards Recipients2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange CountySchool of the Arts recognizing their 25 Anniversary in Santa Ana3.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Dr. AnnebelleNery for Outstanding Contributions to Education4.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the LoverSonicosCumbia Group for Outstanding Contributions to the Community5.Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Kim NguyenPenaloza declaringApril 2025 as Sexual Assault Awareness MonthSTAFF PRESENTATIONS6.Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) – OC Streetcar PresentationCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meetingfor ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, 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: 7 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutionsand ordinances. 7.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.8.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of April 1, 2025Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.9.Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6Representative to the Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Partial TermExpiring December 8, 2026Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Appoint Ruth CossioMuniz to the Measure X CitizenOversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath ofOffice. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)10.Authorization for City Attorney to File Drug Den Abatement ActionsDepartment(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action:Authorize the City Attorney’s Office to file nuisance abatement actions in the OrangeCounty Superior Court against the property and business owners of El TapatioRestaurant, Royal Roman Motel, and Royal Grand Inn.1502 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“El Tapatio Restaurant”)1504 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Roman Motel”)1519 E. 1st St., Santa Ana (“Royal Grand Inn”)11.Automated License Plate Recognition SystemDepartment(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Receive and file.12.Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal YearEnded June 30, 2024.13.Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) for Support Services forServers and Storage Systems (Specification No. 25052) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise(HPE) for Support Services for Servers and Storage Systems, for a threeyear periodbeginning May 15, 2025 through May 14, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $90,492.14.Purchase Order to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx forNetwork Access Control (NAC) System (Specification No. 25051) (NonGeneralFund).Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of a PurchaseOrder to Advanced Personal Computing, Inc., DBA Liquid Networx, for NetworkAccess Control (NAC) System in an amount not to exceed $110,674.15.Agreement with eSentire, Inc. for Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services(Specification No. 25028) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement witheSentire, Inc. to provide Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Services in anamount not to exceed $592,433, plus a 10% contingency of $59,243 totaling$651,676, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028(Agreement No. A2025XXX).16.Agreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc., and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global TalentEntertainment for Entertainment Promoter Services (Specification No. 24102)(General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregateagreements with ARAS Enterprises, Inc. and GTE Agency, LLC dba Global TalentEntertainment to provide entertainment promoter services for an aggregate amountnottoexceed $300,000 annually for a threeyear term beginning April 15, 2025through April 14, 2028, and an additional $600,000 for two, 1year extensions, for atotal aggregate agreement amount not to exceed $1,500,000 (Core Agreement No.A2025XXX).Vendor LocationARAS Enterprises, Inc.Whittier, CAGlobal Talent Entertainment Long Beach, CA17.Agreements with CWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook EventServices, Inc., DBA Baker Party Rentals, for Rental Equipment Services(Specification No. 25004) (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withCWF Inc., DBA A1 Event and Party Rental, and Cook Event Services, Inc., DBABaker Party Rentals, to provide rental equipment services in an amount not to exceed$1,250,000, for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April 14, 2028, withprovisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX).18.Agreements with Stage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC for StageServices (Specification No. 25008) (General Fund)Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community ServicesRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withStage Plus Inc. and Advantage Event Solutions, LLC to provide stage services in anamount not to exceed $750,000 for a term beginning April 15, 2025 and expiring April14, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement Nos. A2025XXXand A2025XXX).19.Memorandum of Understanding with the Southern California Association ofGovernments, Charitable Ventures, and The Kennedy Commission for a SustainableCommunities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity, and Environmental Justice Grantto Fund Supplemental Community Engagement for the Comprehensive Zoning CodeUpdateDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to make all conforming editsand execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Southern CaliforniaAssociation of Governments (SCAG), Charitable Ventures, and The KennedyCommission for a Sustainable Communities Program – Civic Engagement, Equity,and Environmental Justice Grant to fund supplemental community engagement for thecomprehensive Zoning Code Update for a term ending June 30, 2026 (AgreementNo. A2025XXX).20.Agreements with Abajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition andRemediation, Inc., Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. for Citywide OnCall Demolition Services for Abatement (Specification No. 25027) (NonGeneralFund)Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withAbajian Enterprise DBA SoCal Removal, Integrated Demolition and Remediation Inc.,Interior Demolition, Inc., and J&G Industries Inc. to provide citywide oncall demolitionservices for abatement in an aggregate amount not to exceed $600,000, for a termbeginning April 16, 2025 and expiring April 15, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyearextensions (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).21.Approve Memorandum of Understanding Accepting the FY 2024 Edward ByrneMemorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police toexecute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’sDepartment accepting the 2024 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant inthe amount of $89,555 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).22.License Agreement Amendment with ProCore Technologies, Inc. for ConstructionProject Management Software (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment tolicense agreement with ProCore Technologies, Inc., increasing the compensation by$55,000, including a $12,928 contingency, for a total amount not to exceed $305,000for the entire length of the agreement, and extend the agreement term until September16, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).23.Resolution of Intention to Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing DistrictDepartment(s): Community Development AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution of Intention to renew the Santa AnaTourism Marketing District (SATMD) and the levy of assessments on lodgingbusinesses.RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO RENEW THE SANTAANA TOURISM MARKETING DISTRICT (“SATMD”) AND FIXING THE TIME ANDPLACE OF A PUBLIC MEETING AND A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON AND GIVINGNOTICE THEREOF2. Establish a time and place for a public meeting to be held by the City Council onJune 3, 2025 to hear and consider all protests.3. Establish a time and place for a Public Hearing to be held by the City Council onJuly 1, 2025 regarding the proposed renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism MarketingDistrict.4. Receive and File 2024 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report.24.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202501 to Facilitate the Construction of a MultiFamilyResidential Development, Which Includes 80 Townhome Units and Six Duplexes (86Total Units), With Five Units Designated as Affordable to Very LowIncomeHouseholdsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202501as conditioned;RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO.202501 TO ALLOW AN EIGHTYSIX UNIT MULTIFAMILY DEVELOPMENT FORTHE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2020 EAST FIRST STREET (APN: 40219103)2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) andthe CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further review underSection 15168 (Program EIR); and3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with MLCHoldings Inc./Meritage Homes, for a 55year term, for a forsale residentialdevelopment consisting of an 86 unit multifamily development, with five unitsdesignated as affordable to very lowincome households at 2020 E. First Street(Agreement No. A2025XXX).25.Second Reading of the Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, ContractingAuthority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law RegardingCampaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit, or otherEntitlement for UseFirst Reading at the April 1, 2025, City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6001 (Councilmember Phan absent). Published in the OC Reporter on April 2, 2025.Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve the Second reading and adopt an Ordinance ofthe City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa AnaMunicipal Code as to Section 2328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson andRecording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII ofChapter 2, Amending Section 2748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority,Adding Section 2748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority,and Repealing Section 2107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions.ORDINANCE NO. NS3078 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2328 REGARDING MEETINGS;CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS ANDCOMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDINGTHE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2748REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY,AND REPEALING SECTION 2107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGNCONTRIBUTIONS**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGSPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.26.Final Extension of Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment,Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses in Specific Development No. 84 (SD84),Also Known as the Transit Zoning Code (“TZC”) for Up To One Year (12 Months)Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a)Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 19, 2025.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt an urgency ordinance approving a final extensionof a moratorium for a period of up to one year on the approval, commencement,establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within SD84, by fourfifths(4/5) vote, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), for up to oneyear (12 months), unless automatically repealed upon the adoption and effectivenessof a CityCouncil adopted ordinance to address the land use conflicts presented byindustrial uses in the TZC.UNCODIFIED URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN UNCODIFIEDURGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA,EXTENDING A MORATORIUM ON THE APPROVAL, COMMENCEMENT,ESTABLISHMENT, RELOCATION OR EXPANSION OF INDUSTRIAL USES WITHINSPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT FOR AN ADDITIONAL ONE(1) YEAR PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 658582. Find that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), theproposed action is not subject to the requirements of the California EnvironmentalQuality Act, pursuant to (Guidelines) Section 15060(c)(2) because the activity will notresult in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in theenvironment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined inSection 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14,Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to theenvironment, directly or indirectly and so is not a project.COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS27.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare an Ordinance toAddress Challenges Associated with Sober Living Homes in Santa Ana – MayorAmezcua, Councilmember Penaloza, Councilmember Bacerra28.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Supportof Senate Bill 569 (Blakespear) – Councilmember Lopez29.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Resolution in Supportof Senate Bill 28The Proposition 36 Treatment Court Implementation Act and Senate
Bill 38Funding for Diversion Treatment – Councilmember Bacerra, Mayor Amezcua,
Councilmember Penaloza
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. April 2, 2025 Councilmember Phil Bacerra – Proposition 36 100Day News Conference
and Roundtable, Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Transit Zoning Code Updates
2. FY 2025/26 Budget
POSTING STATEMENT: On April 8, 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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