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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 - Minutes from the Regular Meetings of May 20, 2025 and June 3, 2025._2025CITY COUNCIL 1 MAY 20, 2025 DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council City of Santa Ana, California May 20, 2025 CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4 :00 P.M. REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 P.M. (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting) CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:12 P.M. ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Jessie Lopez David Penaloza Thai Viet Phan Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez Mayor Valerie Amezcua City Manager Alvaro Nuñez City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall ROLL CALL MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Councilmembers Bacerra (arrived at 4:17 P.M.), Hernandez, and Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Lopez and Penaloza arrived during Closed Session. CITY COUNCIL 2 MAY 20, 2025 ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items. MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: (65) Closed Session Agenda Item No. 3. The following individuals addressed the City Council in-person: 1. Bulmaro Vicente urged the City Council to appoint a Police Oversight Director. 2. Autumn Overton urged the City Council to appoint a Police Oversight Director. 3. Sandra DeAnda spoke regarding an experience with Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) and urged the City Council to appoint a Police Oversight Director. 4. Rain Mendoza expressed concern regarding the delay in the appointment of Police Oversight Director and urged the City Council to appoint a director. 5. Tanya Navarro spoke regarding the qualities of a qualified Police Oversight Director and the Police Oversight Commission. 6. David Pulido urged the City Council to appoint a Police Oversight Director. The following individual addressed the City Council via teleconference: 7. Juliana Musheyev urged the City Council to appoint a Police Oversight Director. RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business. MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:29 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation: 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: A. Anchor Stone Christian Church v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court Case No. 8:25-cv-00215-JWH-DFM CITY COUNCIL 3 MAY 20, 2025 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: Three (3) cases – Drug Den Abatement Actions  1502 E. 1st Street, Santa Ana (“El Tapatio”)  1504 E. 1st Street, Santa Ana (“Royal Roman”)  1519 E. 1st Street, Santa Ana (“Royal Grand”) 3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code: Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session. RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION CALL TO ORDER MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 6:16 P.M. ATTENDANCE Councilmembers Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Jessie Lopez David Penaloza Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez Mayor Valerie Amezcua City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Alvaro Nuñez Sonia R. Carvalho Jennifer L. Hall ROLL CALL MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez (arrived 6:19 P.M.), Penaloza, and Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Orange County Fire Authority Division Chief James Henerey WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Johnny Dunning CITY COUNCIL 4 MAY 20, 2025 ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MINUTES: None. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Santa Ana’s Annual Youth Poster Contest Winners MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented certificates of recognition to Santa Ana’s annual youth poster contest winners. 2. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Santa Ana Active Streets declaring May 2025 as National Bike Month MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez presented a proclamation to Santa Ana Active Streets declaring May 2025 as National Bike Month. 3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra and Councilmember Phan declaring May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra and Councilmember Phan presented a proclamation declaring May 2025 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. 4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to First 5 Orange County declaring May 2025 as Early Childhood Month MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a proclamation to First 5 Orange County declaring May 2025 as Early Childhood Month. 5. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza recognizing Pio Pico’s Inaugural Intermediate Sports Team for Exceptional Sportsmanship MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza presented certificates of recognition to Pio Pico’s inaugural intermediate sports team for exception al sportsmanship. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session. MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non-agenda items. MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: three (3) Agenda Item No. 27, one (1) Agenda Item No. 28, and five (5) non- agenda comments. CITY COUNCIL 5 MAY 20, 2025 The following speakers addressed City Council in-person: 1. Sandra DeAnda spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 27. 2. Natalia Perez (translation: Spanish) requested assistance in finding affordable housing for her family. 3. Sue Palak thanked Councilmember Bacerra, the Santa Ana Police Department, and the Quality of Life Team for improvements over the past five years to the South Coast Metro area. 4. Alex Hernandez expressed concern regarding public safety around Cabrillo Crossing. 5. Kanan Durham expressed concern regarding public safety related to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). 6. Ray Diaz requested transparency regarding ICE and Homeland Security presence in the City. 7. Mia Verdin spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 27. 8. Diego Sarmiento spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 27. 9. Rain Mendoza spoke regarding Noe Rodriguez’s and spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 27. 10. Diego Sanchez spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 27. 11. Abraham Quintana spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 27. 12. Matthew Compton requested that police officers be held accountable for their actions. 13. David Pulido spoke regarding Noe Rodriguez and requested justice, release of the police report, and accountability. 14. Erika Armenta (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding Noah Rodriguez and requested justice, release of the police report, and accountability. 15. Oscar Torres expressed concern regarding affordable housing in the city and short term rentals. 16. Emma Gottfried spoke regarding Noe Rodriguez, requested justice and accountability, and spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 27. 17. Basha Jamil spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 27. 18. Khalid Hudson spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 27. CITY COUNCIL 6 MAY 20, 2025 19. Indigo Vu spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 27. 20. Carlos Perea (translation: Spanish) spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 27. 21. Diana Torreros spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 27 and spoke regarding justice for Noe Rodriguez. 22. Camila Guzman spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 27. 23. Tanya Navarro spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 27. The following speaker addressed City Council via teleconference: 24. Erica Gonzalez spoke regarding ICE activity in the city, justice for Noe Rodriguez, and in support of item 27. At 8:10 P.M. AGENDA ITEM NO. 28 WAS MOVED OUT OF ORDER AND CONSIDERED PRIOR TO THE REMAINDER OF THE AFENDA 28. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget Work Study Session Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff. MINUTES: Acting Executive Director of Finance Management Services Alex Trinidad gave a presentation regarding the proposed FY 25/26 Budget. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez thanked staff for the presentation and for adjustments made to the budget based on Council’s recommendations. Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for the presentation, a balanced budget, and for including Bristol - Tolliver Park. Councilmember Bacerra thanked staff for the adjustments made to the budget based on resident’s and Council priorities. Councilmember Penaloza thanked staff for the presentation and asked for clarification regarding funding for the MacArthur and Flower left turn signal. City Manager Alvaro Nuñez explained the funding for the MacArthur and Flower left turn signal would come from City earned savings and a nominal amount would come from the City of Irvine as part of a regional water venture. Councilmember Penaloza expressed support for the Cypress Street Fire Station's allocated funds and requested the project design plans be shared with the council, as well as a breakdown of expenses for this project and similar future projects. WORK STUDY SESSION CITY COUNCIL 7 MAY 20, 2025 Public Works Executive Director Nabil Saba stated $1 million has been allocated to the Cypress Fire Station and $500,000 has been spent on design. Deputy Public Works Director Mike Ortiz stated $80,000 was spent on removing hazardous materials and clearing the interior for safety and police access. Following this, $357,000 was spent to bring in professional staff to design plans. He stated the adaptive reuse project for a public facility has triggered additional requirements not found in residential properties, such as ADA compliance and a seismic retrofit, necessitating a team of specialists and a historian. He stated these factors contribute to higher costs and are consistent with industry standards for public sector projects. Councilmember Lopez expressed concern regarding the lack of capital improvements previously requested being included in the future budget and requested a meeting with staff to get further details on the current proposed budget. Councilmember Phan thanked staff for the presentation and expressed support for the budget. Mayor Amezcua thanked staff for the presentation and budget, and requested an update on the number of surveys submitted, and stated public safety and quality of life have been the top concerns. Acting Director Trinidad stated there were approximately 1,100 surveys received. Discussion ensued regarding the timeframe of ongoing city projects. Mayor Amezcua asked whether the requested fence in Riverview would be completed within the current budget cycle. City Manager Nuñez stated the majority of the project would be able to be completed within the current budget. Councilmember Penaloza spoke in favor of funding for sidewalk repairs and requested an update regarding sidewalk branding. Director Saba reported the stamp has been set as a standard and will be added to new sidewalks moving forward. Councilmember Penaloza requested an update on previously requested splash pads, a printed budget, capital improvement projects for future meetings, and ongoing updates to Council on similar projects. City Manager Nuñez clarified the timeline and funding for the splash pads and similar projects. Mayor Amezcua asked for an update regarding pending projects. CITY COUNCIL 8 MAY 20, 2025 City Manager Nuñez stated he is prioritizing projects by analyzing reallocated funds with staff to complete projects, explained progress can be seen at El Salvador and Memorial Parks, the Centennial lighting project, and the allocation for the Cypress Street Fire Station this fiscal year. He stated completion of similar projects within 18 months. Councilmember Bacerra echoed Councilmember Penaloza’s comments regarding sidewalk funding and branding. Councilmember Penaloza requested additional lighting at the zoo afterhours to offer extended hours. Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Executive Director Hawk Scott stated staff is working to add additional lighting during the summer and announced the sale of alcohol at the zoo. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. MINUTES: At 8:48 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered. Councilmember Phan recused herself from Agenda Item Nos. 20 and 21 as the listed entities, Psomas and Orange County Water District, are clients of her employer, Rutan and Tucker. Councilmember Penaloza recused himself from Agenda Item No. 20 per the Levine Act as the listed entity, Psomas, has made contributions to his camp aign within the past 12 months. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 6 through 24, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE NONE NONE Status: 7 – 0 – Pass CONSENT CALENDAR CITY COUNCIL 9 MAY 20, 2025 6. Excused Absences Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members. 7. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of May 6, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Approve minutes. 8. Regional and Unified Local Workforce Plans for Program Years (PY) 2025- 2028 as Required Under the Federal Title I Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: Approve the Regional and Unified Local Workforce Plans for PY 2025-2028 and authorize the submission to the State as required by the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I grant. 9. Local Area Subsequent Designation and Local Board Recertification Program Year (PY) 2025-2027 Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the submission of the application for Subsequent Local Area Designation and Local Board Recertification for PY 2025 - 2027. 10. Quarterly Report of Investments as of March 31, 2025 Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Receive and file. 11. Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non-Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421 Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between January 1, 2025 to March 31, 2025. CITY COUNCIL 10 MAY 20, 2025 12. Contract to Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC for Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) Consulting Services (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC to provide Consulting Services to implement new GASB standards for a total amount not to exceed $156,000 for a two-year period beginning with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025 through June 30, 2026, with a provision for three, one-year extensions for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2027, June 30, 2028, and June 30, 2029. (Agreement No. A-2025-068). 13. Agreement with ProudCity for the Licensing of a Website Content Management System (CMS) and Services Department(s): Information Technology Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ProudCity, Inc. for website content management system (CMS) software subscriptions and professional services, for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2025 and ending June 30, 2028, for an annual amount not to exceed $103,827, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $311,481 over the life of the agre ement (Agreement No. A-2025-069). 14. Agreement with StandUp for Kids to provide Rapid Re-Housing Services Paired With Services Coordination for Homeless Youth from the Age of Eighteen to Twenty-Four (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Standup for Kids Orange County, in an amount not to exceed $375,000, for Rapid Re-Housing and Services Coordination for a two-year period, beginning May 20, 2025, and ending May 19, 2027, with the option for the City to grant a one-year renewal in writing by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. A-2025-070). 15. Historic Property Preservation Agreement for the Property Located at 2301 N. Westwood Avenue Department(s): Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the below-referenced property owner for the identified structure(s) (Agreement No. A-2025-071). [Includes determination that the proposed project is exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption/Environmental Review No. 2025-05 will be filed for the project] CITY COUNCIL 11 MAY 20, 2025 Table 1: Mills Act Agreement Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC) Property Owner(s) Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. Address/House Vote by HRC Kevin T. Nguyen 2025-01 2301 N. Westwood Avenue 6:0:0:1 (Commissioner Padilla absent) 16. Agreement with Kim Turner, LLC for Recruitment, Training, and Staffing Consulting Services (Specification No 25-009) (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a one -year agreement with Kim Turner, LLC, to provide recruitment, training, and staffing consulting services for the period of May 20, 2025 through May 19, 2026, with provisions for two, one-year extensions, in an amount not to exceed $197,500 (Agreement A-2025-072). 17. Purchase Order to Tolar Manufacturing Company for Bus Shelters and Related Amenities (Specification No. 25-063) (General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Tolar Manufacturing Company for bus shelters and related amenities, in a total amount not to exceed $250,000. 18. Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. to Conduct the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with HDR Engineering Inc. to provide traffic engineering and transportation planning services for the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study in the amount of $3,870,000, for a term beginning May 21, 2025 and ending on May 20, 2027, with the option for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-073). CITY COUNCIL 12 MAY 20, 2025 19. Agreement with Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. for Long-Term Financial Planning and Water and Sewer Cost of Service Study (Specification No. 25-013) (Non- General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Robert D. Niehaus, Inc. to conduct long-term financial planning and a water and sewer cost of service study for an amount not to exceed $130,850, for a term beginning May 20, 2025 and expiring May 19, 2028, with a provision for two one -year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-074). 20. Agreements with Butier Engineering, Inc., Z&K Consultants, Inc., Berg & Associates, Inc., Psomas, Willdan Engineering, and EEC Environmental for On-Call Construction Management and Inspection Services (No. 25 -011) (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public W orks Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Butier Engineering, Inc., Z&K Consultants, Inc., Berg & Associates, Inc., Psomas, Willdan Engineering, and EEC Environmental for on-call construction management services and inspection services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000, for a term beginning May 21, 2025 and expiring May 20, 2028, with provisions for two one-year extensions (Core Agreement No. A-2025-075). MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 20 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 5-0-2, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA (recusal), COUNCILMEMBER PHAN (recusal) NONE Status: 5 – 0 – 2 – Pass CITY COUNCIL 13 MAY 20, 2025 21. First Amendment to Interagency Agreement with the Orange County Water District and Moulton Niguel Water District Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Orange Count y Water District and Moulton Niguel Water District, to extend the term of the agreement to June 30, 2028, and to amend the scope of work to include a final design of the proposed infrastructure based on the preliminary design analysis (Agreement No. A-2025-076). MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 21 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 6-0-1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE COUNCILMEMBER PHAN (recusal) NONE Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – Pass 22. Second Amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Approve a second amendment to the Waste Disposal Agreement with the County of Orange for an additional one-year term ending June 30, 2026 for continued importation of waste to the County’s three landfills (Agreement No. A-2025-077). 23. Resolution Authorizing the City of Santa Ana to Donate Surplus Public Works Equipment to Sister City, Sahuayo de Morelos, Michoacán, Mexico Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City of Santa Ana to donate surplus Public Works equipment to Sister City Sahuayo de Morelos, Michoacán, Mexico. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-015 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING DONATION OF SURPLUS PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT TO SISTER CITY SAHUAYO DE MORELOS CITY COUNCIL 14 MAY 20, 2025 24. Second Reading of an Ordinance Adding Article XIV to Chapter 10 (Crimes and Miscellaneous Law Enforcement Provisions) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Prohibiting the Sale or Distribution of Nitrous Oxide First reading conducted at the May 6, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by vote of 7-0. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 9, 2025. Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding Article XIV to Chapter 10 (Crimes and Miscellaneous Law Enforcement Provisions) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibiting the sale or distribution of Nitrous Oxide: ORDINANCE NO. NS-3079 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XIV TO CHAPTER 10 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE (CRIMES AND MISCELLANEOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS) PROHIBITING THE SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE [Includes determination that the ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA and Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect change in the environment and is not a “project” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines as well as pursuant to the “common sense” exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)] **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** MINUTES: At 8:50 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered. 25. Resolutions Supporting California Senate Bills 28 and 38 (Umberg), 569 (Blakespear), and 757 (Richardson) Department(s): City Manager’s Office Recommended Action: Adopt the following resolutions in support of state legislative efforts aligned with the City’s goals of enhancing the quality of life for residents through community safety, housing stability, and criminal justi ce reform: 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-016 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA IN SUPPORT OF CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 28 AND 38 BY SENATOR THOMAS J. UMBERG TO STRENGTHEN TREATMENT COURT STANDARDS AND REENTRY OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH THE SECOND CHANCE PROGRAM; and BUSINESS CALENDAR CITY COUNCIL 15 MAY 20, 2025 2. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-017 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILL 569 BY SENATOR CATHERINE BLAKESPEAR, THE HOMELESS ENCAMPMENT COLLABORATION ACT, TO STRENGTHEN LOCAL COLLABORATION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION; and 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-018 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA IN SUPPORT OF SENATE BILL 757 BY SENATOR STEVEN RICHARDSON, THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT – NUISANCE ABATEMENT, TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN LOCAL AUTHORITY AND CONTROL MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra requested amending section 1 of Resolution No. 2025-016 to include a Whereas clause regarding the percentage of support for Prop. 36 and amending Resolution No. 2025-017 to include language requiring funding for reimbursement to cities. Councilmember Lopez thanked Senator Umberg for Senate B ills 28 and 38, and staff for their responsiveness to Council requests. MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 25, as amended to support California Senate Bills 28 and 38 and include a Whereas clause regarding the percentage of support for Prop. 36 and supporting California Senate Bill 569 as amended to include language requiring funding to reimbursement for cities, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra. The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE NONE NONE Status: 7 – 0 – Pass CITY COUNCIL 16 MAY 20, 2025 26. Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Sana Ana Municipal Code Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political Practices Commission Enforcement Actions Department(s): City Manager’s Office Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance adding Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions: ORDINANCE NO. NS-3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENSES, PERMITS OR OTHER ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Phan requested an amendment to section 2-921(a) of the ordinance to change the word “involving” to “against.” Councilmember Lopez expressed concern regarding the 10-year requirement possibly burdening staff to do research and requested an economic development analysis to determine if it might discourage developer applicants. Discussion ensued regarding transparency and reporting requirements referenced in the ordinance. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho provided clarification regarding the decision to use the definitions referenced in the Government Code. Councilmember Phan spoke in favor of continuing to use the definitions as provided in the Government Code for consistency. Councilmember Lopez expressed concern with the ordinance language and expressed support for campaign finance reform. CITY COUNCIL 17 MAY 20, 2025 MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 26, as amended to update section 2-921(a) to change the word “involving” to “against”, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. The motion carried, 6-1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ NONE NONE Status: 6 – 1 – Pass **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR** COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS 27. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Develop and Implement a Policy Requiring Immediate Disclosure of All ICE Courtesy Notifications Received by the Santa Ana Police Department – Councilmember Hernandez and Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding transparency, the city’s history as a sanctuary city, the legality of the proposed direction, and the 48 -hour buffer designed to prevent obstruction of investigations with judicial warrants . Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez spoke regarding transparency and advocating for mutual grace between police and the public during street encounters. Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the letter from Congressman Correa cautioning not to leak law enforcement sensitive information that may put officers in danger or obstruct U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). She requested Police Chief Rodriguez address this matter and asked regarding the difference between Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE. Police Chief Robert Rodriguez spoke regarding SB54 the California Values Act, public safety, safety of officers, other agencies, and ensuring compliance with both state and federal law. He clarified the focus of DHS is investigating human trafficking, drug trafficking, instances of national security, and acts of terrorism. Councilmember Lopez spoke regarding transparency, looked forward to the legal review by the City Attorney’s Office of the policy, and spoke in support of the item. CITY COUNCIL 18 MAY 20, 2025 Councilmember Phan asked for clarification regarding the type of information received when notified from DHS and ICE, specifically whether the type of activity is enforcement, investigation, or immigration related, and asked whether there is a risk related to funding, how the current administration is interpreting the term “interference” with immigration enforcement, whether employees, councilmembers, and the community could face repercussions for releasing information, whether the city can protect its employees, and whether there is a need to have a closed session discussion regarding these risks, including the potential for litigation and its associated costs. Mayor Amezcua asked for clarification regarding the definition of a courtesy call, echoed Councilmember Phan’s comments, and asked whether the City of Santa Ana would be liable should a City Council member receive information and choose to release information to the community using their personal devices. Chief Rodriguez stated a courtesy call is given by the outside agency when they will be in the area in order to avoid compromising each other’s investigations, and stated that there is no additional details given on the investigation. Councilmember Lopez requested a report be provided to Council stating the number of courtesy calls the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) has received and responded to since 2018. Councilmember Penaloza asked for clarification regarding the 42 courtesy calls received related to ICE incidents and asked regarding the criteria for receiving federal grants, including those received from DHS. Chief Rodriguez stated, of the 42 courtesy calls, about 15 of them were ICE related. Councilmember Bacerra echoed Councilmember Phan’s questions and concerns. Councilmember Hernandez stated the policy would focus on transparency and communicating information to the public but stated the information would not be released if there is a warrant attached or the release of information would obstruct an active investigation. Councilmember Phan asked whether state law requires the Santa Ana Police Department or any local police department to comply with a judicial warrant from ICE or DHS, clarification regarding the information provided to SAPD by other agencies, and asked regarding other transparency initiatives SAPD has taken including the publishing of firearm seizures. Chief Rodriguez clarified that judicial warrants are mandated to make an arrest and administrative warrants are covered under SB 54. He explained that the firearms seizures are only published when they are not part of an ongoing investigation and are usually after the fact that the firearms are seized. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho confirmed the information would be provided to Council although no formal policy would be drafted yet. CITY COUNCIL 19 MAY 20, 2025 Mayor Amezcua asked whether any surrounding cities have had similar discussions regarding the release of information. Chief Rodriguez stated no other cities have had similar discussions. City Attorney Carvalho stated the City of Los Angeles has had a similar discussion with a resolution asking businesses to disclose the information but staff will continue to do research to gather additional information. Mayor Amezcua asked regarding an estimated timeline of when staff could come back with answers and stated updates throughout the process would prove helpful until staff returns with completed requests. City Manager Alvaro Nuñez gave an estimate of 45 days but acknowledged the importance of the item and stated staff would provide it sooner if possib le. AGENDA ITEM NO. 28 WAS MOVED OUT OF ORDER AND HEARD PRIOR TO THE CONSENT CALENDAR (see page 6). CITY MANAGER COMMENTS MINUTES: Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez thanked Council and the community for attending the Fun Run where there were over 3,000 participants and invited the community to join for the Pride flag raising ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 9:15 A.M. in front of City Hall and the Memorial Day flag raising ceremony on Monday , May 26, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Memorial Park. She announced recreational swimming opens on June 2, 2025 at El Salvador, Jerome, and Salgado parks and stated the City of Santa Ana is sponsoring 50 Years of Little Saigon’s Resilience, a free business event, on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at the Great Wolf Lodge in Garden Grove in collaboration with the cities of Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, and Westminster. COUNCIL COMMENTS AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended. MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez invited the community to participate in a Pride flag- raising ceremony on May 22, 2025 at 9:00 A.M., thanked all families for their support and significant sacrifices, and wished everyone a good Memorial Day weekend. She congratulated all graduating students and thanked their parents, counselors, teachers, and administrators, and acknowledged the residents and community leaders who were observing a five-day hunger strike in response to the proposed federal budget. Councilmember Penaloza invited the community to the second annual Memorial Day Commemorative Ceremony at Memorial Park on Memorial Day May 26, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. and thanked city staff for their work on this event and for their contributions to the Santa Ana Fun Run. WORK STUDY SESSION CITY COUNCIL 20 MAY 20, 2025 Councilmember Phan stated that the Council is committed to upholding the city’s values, especially during this period of rapid change and turbulent times within the community and amidst political shifts at both state and federal levels. She extended gratitude to all who provided public comments , thanked staff for their dedication to making the city a better place for all residents, and hoped everyone has a restful Memorial Day weekend. Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for preparing a balanced budget and highlighted Ward 5 new businesses including Beale’s Texas BBQ at 100 S. Main St. and Los Grandes Originales Restaurant’s new location opening at 3522 W. First St. He requested the meeting be closed in memory of Frederick Lee Burrell, a longtime Soul Food restaurant owner in Santa Ana, and expressed condolences to Erika Armenta, the wife of Noe Rodriguez. Councilmember Bacerra thanked staff for organizing the Fun Run and for initiatin g National Public Works Week, stated that he wore a poppy flower pin for the duration of the meeting to honor Memorial Day, and thanked those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the country. He wished everyone a safe and Happy Memorial Day weekend, and wished his wife, Wendy, a Happy Birthday. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez thanked staff for the Fun Run and organizing K idworks' visit to City Hall, announced a Heninger Park clean-up, stated he is participating in the Special Education Parent Community Advisory Committee resource fair benefiting special needs families in the city, congratulated all graduates, and requested a moment of silence for communtiy activist Theo Reyes. Mayor Amezcua thanked all veterans and honored those who gave their lives serving our country, and thanked everyone who attended the Mother's Day Lunch-in, Coffee with the Mayor, and the 7th Annual High School Inc. Give Gratitude event. She announced the upcoming Coffee with the Mayor with Orange County Fire Authority, on June 14, 2025, at Fire Station 79 and thanked City staff for their presence at the press release with Senator Blakespear and Assemblywoman Davies. She closed the meeting in honor of County Sheriff Daniel Chavira and Maria Socorro Sanchez, mother of Congresswomen Loretta and Linda Sanchez. ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting. MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting in memory of Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Daniel Chavira and Maria Socorro Sanchez at 10:23 P.M. Respectfully submitted: ___________________________ Jennifer L. Hall, CMC City Clerk CITY COUNCIL 1 JUNE 3, 2025 DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the City Council City of Santa Ana, California June 3, 2025 CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4 :00 P.M. REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 P.M. (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting) CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER 22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:13 P.M. ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Jessie Lopez David Penaloza Thai Viet Phan Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez Mayor Valerie Amezcua City Manager Alvaro Nuñez City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall ROLL CALL MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Councilmembers Bacerra and Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Hernandez, Lopez, and Penaloza arrived during Closed Session. CITY COUNCIL 2 JUNE 3, 2025 ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION MINUTES: None. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items. MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: one (1) Closed Session Agenda Item No. 3. There were no in-person or teleconference speakers. RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business. MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:14 P.M. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation: 1. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code: Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director 2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager Unrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session. RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business. CITY COUNCIL 3 JUNE 3, 2025 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION CALL TO ORDER MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 6:11 P.M. ATTENDANCE Councilmembers Mayor Pro Tem Phil Bacerra Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Jessie Lopez David Penaloza Thai Viet Phan Benjamin Vazquez Mayor Valerie Amezcua City Manager City Attorney City Clerk Alvaro Nuñez Sonia R. Carvalho Jennifer L. Hall ROLL CALL MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, and Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Carl Benninger WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Nati Alvarado ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA MINUTES: None. CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS 1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn Nguyen and Alexander Magdaleno for Outstanding Academic Accomplishments MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented certificates of recognition to Lynn Nguyen and Alexander Magdaleno for outstanding academic accomplishments. 2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer’s Association declaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a proclamation to The Alzheimer’s Association declaring June 2025 as Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. CITY COUNCIL 4 JUNE 3, 2025 3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing Jay Taj for Outstanding Contributions to the Community MINUTES: Councilmember Phan presented a certificate of recognition to Jay Taj for outstanding contributions to the community. CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session. MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non­agenda items. MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: three (3) Agenda Item No. 7, one (1) Agenda Item No. 19, and (12) non- agenda comments. The following speakers addressed City Council in-person: 1. Heidi Landgraf expressed concern regarding AB 84. 2. Ilya Tseglin spoke regarding drug cartels. 3. Sue Palik spoke regarding the need for the Santa Ana Police Athletic and Activity League (SAPAAL) in communities. 4. Windi Eklund expressed concern regarding AB 84 and requested the Council adopt a resolution opposing the bill. 5. Ronna Yelin expressed concern regarding AB 84 and requested the Council adopt a resolution opposing the bill. 6. Emilio Ramirez spoke in opposition to Item No. 20. 7. Abraham Quintana requested the City Council direct the Personnel Board and the Police Oversight Commission to investigate Police Officers involved in the Noe Rodriguez incident. 8. Rain Mendoza spoke regarding the Police Officers Association letter to the City Council regarding Community Service Organization (CSO), and requested the City Council direct the Personnel Board and the Police Oversight Commission investigate Police Officers involved in the Noe Rodriguez incident. 9. Erika Armenta (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding her husband Noe Rodriguez’s incident and requested all video footage related to the incident and that the officers be reprimanded for their actions. CITY COUNCIL 5 JUNE 3, 2025 10. David Pulido requested the City Council direct the Personnel Board and the Police Oversight Commission to investigate Police Officers involved in the Noe Rodriguez incident. 11. Ryan Murillo, with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), spoke regarding Item No. 25, the vacancy report, and how vacancies can have a detrimental impact on the City and its employees. 12. Wendy Rodriguez (translation: Spanish) requested justice for Noe Rodriguez’s family and spoke regarding his incident. 13. Emma Gottfried requested justice for Noe Rodriguez and requested the City Council direct the Personnel Board and the Police Oversight Commission to investigate Police Officers involved in the Noe Rodriguez incident. 14. Carl Benninger announced ComLink’s awards night on June 26, 2025. The following speaker addressed City Council via teleconference: 15. Patricia DeSantos expressed concern regarding trust between residents and the City Council regarding the City budget. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. MINUTES: At 7:15 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered. Councilmember Lopez announced a “No” vote on Agenda Item Nos. 20 and 22. Councilmember Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 19 as the listed entity, City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC, is a client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker. MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 through 22, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 6­0­0­1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE NONE COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass CONSENT CALENDAR CITY COUNCIL 6 JUNE 3, 2025 4. Excused Absences Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members. 5. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Approve minutes. 6. Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development Commission on October 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13, 2024; the Regular Meeting of the Workforce Development Board on January 16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth Council on February 13, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Arts and Culture Commission on February 20, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Rental Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, and the Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April 10, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Receive and file. 7. Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District (SATMD) Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025. Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of the SATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994, Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action required. 8. Federal Funding Update Department(s): City Manager’s Office Recommended Action: Receive and file. CITY COUNCIL 7 JUNE 3, 2025 9. Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies from Various City Funds (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the General Fund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law. 10. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation Adjustments Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024­25 Third Quarter Budget Update. 2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes) 11. Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera System at the Delhi Library Branch (General Fund) Department(s): Library Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program a security camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A-2025-078). 12. Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use of the Archery Range at Santiago Park Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility Use Agreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable to the City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of the Santiago Park Archery Range for a five­year term beginning June 5, 2025 through June 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods (Agreement No. A-2025-079). CITY COUNCIL 8 JUNE 3, 2025 13. Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General Fund & Non-General Fund) Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management system software maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed $523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, including two optional one­year extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A-2025- 080). 14. First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to Continue Providing Parking Enforcement Services Department(s): Police Department Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing parking enforcement services with amended scope for an additional one­year term from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by $1,010,855 covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,887,743 (Agreement No. A-2025-081). 15. Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech Elevator Services for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General Fund & Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBA Amtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in an amount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one, two­year period (Agreement No. A-2025-082). 16. Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25-058) (General Fund & Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services in an amount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a three­year term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, one­year renewal options (Agreement No. A-2025-083). CITY COUNCIL 9 JUNE 3, 2025 17. Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 25-6031) (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to implement the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount not to exceed $1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2, 2027, with provisions for two one­year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-084). 18. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 2025- 2026; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 2025-2026 Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 2025­2026 Investment Policy. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-019 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 2025­2026 2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 2025­2026. 19. Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-02 to Facilitate the Construction of a Residential Development Consisting of Thirty-Six (36) Attached For-Sale Townhomes, Which Includes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to Moderate Income Households, at 125 and 205 South Harbor Boulevard Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025­02; and RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025­02 TO ALLOW A THIRTY­SIX UNIT SINGLE­FAMILY ATTACHED TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 125 AND 205 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 144­311­15 & 144­ 311­14) 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 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption); and CITY COUNCIL 10 JUNE 3, 2025 3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55­ year term, for a for­sale residential development consisting of thirty­six (36) attached for­sale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as affordable to moderate­income households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard (Agreement No. A-2025-085). MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 19 as the listed entity, City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC, is a client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker. MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 19 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 6­0­1­1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE COUNCILMEMBNER PHAN (recusal) COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – 1 – Pass 20. Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding Eligibility Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the City’s Mobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH), concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee program per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 2025­26 Measure M2 eligibility requirements. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-021 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF THE MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE MEASURE M (M2) PROGRAM CITY COUNCIL 11 JUNE 3, 2025 MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 20 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 5­1­0­1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ NONE COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ Status: 5 – 1 – 0 – 1 – Pass 21. Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Senate Bill 1 Local Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 2025­26 Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the California Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 2025­26 Capital Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability Act funding. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-022 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY FISCAL YEAR 2025­26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017 22. Second Reading and Adoption - Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political Practices Commission Enforcement Actions First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by vote of 6­1. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025. Department(s): City Manager’s Office Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance adding Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election Commission and California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement actions: CITY COUNCIL 12 JUNE 3, 2025 ORDINANCE NO. NS-3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE XII ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHER ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 22 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 5­1­0­1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ NONE COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ Status: 5 – 1 – 0 – 1 – Pass **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR** MINUTES: At 7:17 P.M., the Public Hearings were considered. 23. Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-29 Five-Year Consolidated Plan, Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2025- 29 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing. Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025. Department(s): Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Fiscal Year 2025­29 Five­Year Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year 2025­26 Annual Action Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. 2. Approve the Fiscal Year 2025­26 budgets for the Community Development Block Grant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment Partnerships grant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of $377,330. PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY COUNCIL 13 JUNE 3, 2025 3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit public service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the Community Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program for a term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. 4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025­29 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing. MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 7:18 P.M. City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall stated there were no comments. Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 7:19 P.M. MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Public Hearing Item No. 23, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez. The motion carried, 5­0­0­2, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE NONE COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass 24. Public Hearing - Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2024-02 and Amendment Application (AA) No. 2024-03 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties Within the SD-84 District Boundary Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was re­continued from the May 6, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025. Department(s): Planning and Building Agency CITY COUNCIL 14 JUNE 3, 2025 Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100). Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD­84 Final EIR with an addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-023 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100) 2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2024­ 02 amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84 (SD­84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing revised non­conforming use regulations, including the addition of an amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain permitted and non­conforming uses. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3081 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2024­02, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES 3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 2024­03 amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial) suffixes from certain properties within the SD­84 zoning district boundary as designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map. CITY COUNCIL 15 JUNE 3, 2025 ORDINANCE NO. NS-3082 entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024­03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD­84 ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY MINUTES: Councilmember Phan announced her recusal as her employer, Rutan and Tucker, has clients in the noticed area and left the dais at 7:20 P.M. Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 P.M. City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall stated there were five (5) e-comments received and announced speakers would have two minutes to provide their comments. The following individuals addressed City Council in-person: 1. Robert Adams thanked staff for their hard work and efforts on the ordinance and answering questions and requested City Council vote “No” on recommended action nos. two and three. 2. Ilya Tseglin spoke regarding financing the illegal drug trades and his son. 3. Michael Payton spoke in support of the item and future amendments. 4. Mihran Toumajan requested City Council vote “No” on recommended action nos. two and three. 5. Jason Rush spoke in opposition to the item. 6. Jack Hogan spoke in opposition to the item. 7. Dan Domonoske spoke regarding compliance and looked forward to working collaboratively with the City. 8. Charlie Winn spoke in opposition to the item. 9. Michael Andrade spoke in support of the item. 10. Joe Andrade spoke in support of the item. CITY COUNCIL 16 JUNE 3, 2025 11. Mike Tardif spoke regarding the mislabeling of noxious businesses and the need for a balanced approach. 12. Kelly Kraus-Lee requested the M1 and M2 overlay be removed. 13. Jack Haley spoke in opposition to the removal of the overlay and spoke in opposition to the item. The following individual addressed City Council via teleconference: 14. Resident spoke in support of the item. Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 7:50 P.M. Councilmember Hernandez spoke about the residents’ concerns regarding public safety, pollution, and noise concerns and spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding the Logan and Lacy neighborhood, residents’ concerns, and proposed the following amendments: • Section 5 change “SAMC section 41-2002 subsection a subsections 8a-8d replace the word “nonconforming” with “noxious,” where appropriate. • Section 5 41-2002 (a7) subsection 2 add the word “determined” before the word “violation.” • Section 9 41-2007 (g): strike “UN-2”. • Section 11 a (4), strike: “or lapses in business license renewal”. • Section 11 41-2009 and changing it to 41-2008 (m). Acting Planning and Building Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour provided a brief summary of Councilmember Bacerra’s proposed amendments. Mayor Amezcua asked for clarification regarding the proposed amendments and addressing the residents’ concerns. Acting Director Pezeshkpour reported that the proposed ordinance and amendments would address the residents’ concerns. Councilmember Lopez thanked staff for all of their hard work on the item. She requested staff address versions of the item, summarize the evolution of the item, whether the proposed ordinance would be constitute a “taking”, and requested staff define “noxious” and the change in amortization. CITY COUNCIL 17 JUNE 3, 2025 Acting Director Pezeshkpour spoke regarding the evolution of the item, using amortization as a tool, the difference between nonconforming vs. noxious, and the proposed operating standards. City Manager Alvaro Nuñez stated that prohibiting idling vehicles would allow the Police Department and Code Enforcement to enforce any violations. Councilmember Lopez inquired about carve outs in the proposed ordinance. City Manager Nuñez clarified that there are carve outs within the ordinance, however they must be within the parameters of what is considered noxious use. City Attorney Sonia Carvalho referenced an analysis of them item prepared by her office for the Council and stated that Councilmember Bacerra’s proposed amendments address some of the key issues, including the amortization of current land use and possible challenges. Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding voting history of the item, amortization, and inquired about the specialized counsel staff collaborated with on the item. Councilmember Bacerra inquired whether the proposed ordinance would address the environmental impacts of businesses such as open air recycling centers in the area, and expressed frustration at what he believes was a disconnect between City Attorney staff and the Council. City Attorney Carvalho addressed Councilmember Bacerra’s concerns. Assistant City Manager Minh Thai stated that while the proposed ordinance does address residents’ concerns, it also addresses the business’s concerns in a way that staff deems equitable and noted that it will be a long process. MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Public Hearing Item No. 24, with the following five amendments: • Section 5 SAMC 41-2002 Subsection 7 (2) to state “determined to be in violation” • Section 5 SAMC 41-2002 Subsection 8 changing “nonconforming uses” to “noxious uses” and additional relative instances of the same term • Section 9 SAMC Section 41-2007 subsection (g), to remove UN-2 • Section 11 to move SAMC Section 41-2009 to 41-2008 subsection (m) • Section 11 SAMC Subsection 4 to remove “lapses in business license renewal,” seconded by Mayor Amezcua. CITY COUNCIL 18 JUNE 3, 2025 The motion carried, 6­0­1, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE COUNCILMEMBER PHAN (recusal) NONE Status: 6 – 0 – 1 – Pass MINUTES: Councilmember Phan returned to the dais at 8:38 P.M. 25. Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget, Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management Team’s Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees, Adopt the Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual Update to Comply with AB2561 Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025. Department(s): Finance and Management Services Recommended Action: 1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2025­26 (FY25­26), which begins on July 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes) UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS-3083 entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025 2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-024 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN 3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-025 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024­001 TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION CITY COUNCIL 19 JUNE 3, 2025 4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for Fiscal Year 2025­26. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-026 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025­26 5. Adopt the Seven­Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY25­26 through FY31­32, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Measure M2 eligibility. 6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s Pension Debt Strategy. MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council meeting for a break at 8:39 P.M. Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council meeting to order at 8:49 P.M. Acting Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Alex Trinidad provided a presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget. Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez thanked staff for the proposed budget and spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Lopez thanked staff and residents for their hard work and requests and spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of the item. Councilmember Phan thanked staff for their hard work and spoke in support of the budget. Councilmember Bacerra thanked staff for their hard work and spoke regarding the budget. Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for their hard work and spoke in support of the proposed budget. Mayor Amezcua thanked staff for their hard work and efforts and spoke in support of the proposed budget. Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 9:14 P.M. CITY COUNCIL 20 JUNE 3, 2025 City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall stated there were three (3) e-comments received. The following individual addressed City Council in-person: 1. Emilio Ramirez spoke in opposition to the funding of the widening of arterial roads. Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 9:17 P.M. Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding the widening of streets. MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended action for Public Hearing Item No. 25, seconded by Mayor Amezcua. The motion carried, 7­0, by the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA NONE NONE NONE Status: 7 – 0 – Pass **END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS** CITY MANAGER COMMENTS MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nuñez thanked Council for the approval of the budget and spoke regarding the budget. He announced, in partnership with the cities of Garden Grove, Westminster, and Fountain Valley, the sponsorship of the 50 Years of Little Saigon’s Resilience on June 5, 2025 at the Great Wolf Lodge, announced extended hours at the Zoo, encouraged submission of applications from local business and organizations to participate in City events, and stated Saturday, June 7-9, 2025 is garage sale weekend. COUNCIL COMMENTS AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended. MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez congratulated the residents of the Logan and Lacy Neighborhood, stated he looks forward to Movies at the Park, and announced Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) from June to July will provide lunch and breakfast to students. CITY COUNCIL 21 JUNE 3, 2025 Councilmember Lopez invited the community to attend Movies at the Park at Santiago Park on June 13, 2025 at 6:30 P.M., announced the ground breaking for the Bristol- Tolliver Street Urban Greening Project on June 16, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. and summer park clean-up, and congratulated the graduating class of 2025. Councilmember Penaloza thanked staff for the Memorial Day event at Memorial Park and invited all to attend Movies at the Park at Memorial Park on July 18, 2025. Councilmember Phan expressed excitement to speak on the panel at the Little Saigon Community, announced her attendance at the Annual Nicholas Academy Center graduation celebration on Friday, June 6, 2025 honoring the class of 2025, and congratulated the graduating class of 2025. Councilmember Bacerra congratulated the class of 2025, announced his office hours on Saturday June 21, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at Sandpointe Park and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) Water Safety Fire Pop-Up Event on June 4, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at Fire Station 76, and wished all a Happy Philippine Independence Day. Councilmember Hernandez invited the community to attend Movies at the Park at El Salvador Park on June 6, 2025, announced a free housing expo at Santa Ana College on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and a Juneteenth event on June 14, 2025 at Centennial Park, encouraged individuals to sign up their vehicles for the Chicano Heritage Festival, and closed in memory of Native American leader Jonathan Joss. He left the meeting at 9:33 P.M. Mayor Amezcua announced the new SantaApp is now out, congratulated the graduating class of 2025, wished all the fathers a Happy Father’s Day and a Happy Birthday to Claudia Perez, spoke regarding the ribbon-cutting ceremony of Project Kinship and tour of the new location, Memorial Day Services, and her QOLT team experience; announced butterflies are back the Zoo and encouraged all to visit; announced the State of the City on June 26, 2025 and Coffee with the Mayor on June 14, 2025 at OCFA Fire Station 79; and closed in memory of Baldwin Park Police Officer Samuel Riveras. ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting. MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:48 P.M. in memory of Baldwin Police Officer Samuel Riveras. Respectfully submitted: ___________________________ Jennifer L. Hall, CMC City Clerk