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City Council and Housing Authority Meeting
<br />Packet (revised 6/26/2025)
<br />July 1, 2025
<br />CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
<br />REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
<br />(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
<br />CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
<br />22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
<br />Valerie Amezcua
<br />Mayor
<br />Thai Viet Phan
<br />Councilmember – Ward 1
<br />Benjamin Vazquez
<br />Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2
<br />Jessie Lopez
<br />Councilmember Ward 3
<br />Phil Bacerra
<br />Councilmember Ward 4
<br />Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
<br />Councilmember Ward 5
<br />David Penaloza
<br />Councilmember Ward 6
<br />Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
<br />Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
<br />Sonia R. Carvalho
<br />City Attorney
<br />Alvaro Nuñez
<br />City Manager
<br />Jennifer L. Hall
<br />City Clerk
<br />In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,
<br />contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable
<br />the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting
<br />documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
<br />CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
<br />The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
<br />community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
<br />and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
<br />challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
<br />Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
<br />youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •
<br />Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
<br />Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
<br />public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
<br />quality of life for residents.
<br />Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •
<br />Innovation • Transparency
<br />Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,
<br />voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
<br />Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
<br />committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •
<br />Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
<br />Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a
<br />courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom
<br />webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube
<br />LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on
<br />Spectrum channel 3.
<br />PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on
<br />closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the
<br />agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of
<br />the following ways:
<br />MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
<br />Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written
<br />communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the
<br />meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document
<br />archive system which is available for public review.
<br />SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City
<br />Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are
<br />commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before
<br />the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged
<br />into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
<br />LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live
<br />comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or
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<br />when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public
<br />hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request
<br />to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
<br />After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID
<br />and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are
<br />encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be
<br />provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to
<br />speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
<br />INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the
<br />podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
<br />members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to
<br />three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding
<br />chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a
<br />“Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.
<br />for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
<br />accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
<br />presiding chair.
<br />The following designated public comment periods are:
<br />1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live
<br />comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
<br />the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
<br />at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand
<br />BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m.
<br />will not be permitted to speak.
<br />2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA
<br />ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
<br />the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
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<br />CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in
<br />the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
<br />3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide
<br />comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON
<br />PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
<br />permitted to speak.
<br />4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide
<br />comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON
<br />PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
<br />permitted to speak.
<br />TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
<br />Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
<br />of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
<br />wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
<br />La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
<br /> La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
<br />la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
<br />cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
<br />About the Agenda
<br />To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for
<br />each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in
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<br />CLOSED SESSION
<br />CALL TO ORDER
<br />ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
<br />Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
<br />Jessie Lopez
<br />David Penaloza
<br />Thai Viet Phan
<br />Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
<br />Mayor Valerie Amezcua
<br />City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
<br />City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
<br />City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
<br />ROLL CALL
<br />ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
<br />PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
<br />Session items.
<br />RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
<br />City business.
<br />CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
<br />matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
<br />the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
<br />position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
<br />1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
<br />54957.6(a):
<br />Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
<br />Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
<br />2.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
<br />54957.6(a):
<br />Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
<br />Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
<br />3.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
<br />54957.6(a):
<br />Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
<br />Employee Organization: Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
<br />4.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
<br />54957.6(a):
<br />Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
<br />Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees
<br />Unit (SEIU)
<br />5.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
<br />54957.6(a):
<br />Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources
<br />Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721, PartTime
<br />NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS) (revised 6/26/2025)
<br />RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
<br />CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
<br />CALL TO ORDER
<br />ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
<br />Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
<br />Jessie Lopez
<br />David Penaloza
<br />Thai Viet Phan
<br />Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
<br />Mayor Valerie Amezcua
<br />City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
<br />City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
<br />City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
<br />ROLL CALL
<br />PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
<br />WORDS OF INSPIRATION Rev. Jennifer Gutierrez
<br />ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
<br />CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
<br />1.Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange
<br />County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding Contributions to the Community
<br />CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
<br />Session.
<br />PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
<br />for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
<br />Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
<br />CONSENT CALENDAR
<br />RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
<br />Consent Calendar Items: 2 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutions
<br />and ordinances.
<br />2.Excused Absences
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
<br />3.Appoint Denise Reynoso Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1
<br />Representative to the Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission for a
<br />Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Appoint Denise Reynoso to the Environmental and
<br />Transportation Advisory Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the
<br />Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
<br />4.Appoint Aylin Luis Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative
<br />to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Appoint Aylin Luis to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1
<br />representative and administer the Oath of Office.
<br />5.Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
<br />Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring
<br />December 8, 2026 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Appoint Marlene PeñaMarin to the Arts and Culture
<br />Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
<br />6.Appoint Jesse Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
<br />Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
<br />(rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Appoint Jesse Rodriguez to the Youth Commission as the
<br />Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
<br />7.Appoint Nancy Gonzalez Nominated by the Parks, Recreation, and Community
<br />Services Agency as the Santa Ana Senior Center Representative to the Parks,
<br />Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring October
<br />31, 2025 (rescheduled from the June 17, 2025 City Council meeting)
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Appoint Nancy Gonzalez to the Parks, Recreation, and
<br />Community Services Commission to represent residents age 55 and older and
<br />administer the Oath of Office.
<br />8.Aggregate Contracts to Diamond Environmental Services LP and United Site Services
<br />of California, Inc. for Portable Toilets and Other Site Rentals and Services
<br />(Specification No. 24061) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Finance and Management Services
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to
<br />increase the total aggregate not to exceed amount of the Contracts with the vendors
<br />listed below by $172,500 for portable toilets and other site rentals and services, for a
<br />new total aggregate amount not to exceed $572,500. (Purchase Order Contract Nos.
<br />8736 & 8737)
<br />Vendor Location
<br />Diamond Environmental Services
<br />LP San Marcos, CA
<br />United Site Services of California,
<br />Inc Anaheim, CA
<br />9.Approve a PreCommitment of up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for
<br />Eligible Homebuyers to Purchase Nine (9) Existing Rental Units that will be Converted
<br />into Affordable Ownership Condominium Units Located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Approve a precommitment letter with Habitat for Humanity of
<br />Orange County for up to $920,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for eligible
<br />homebuyers to purchase nine (9) existing rental units that will be converted into
<br />affordable ownership condominium units located at 425 E. Wellington Avenue, Santa
<br />Ana, CA (APN 39802812) (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />10.Agreements with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, Working Wardrobes for a
<br />New Start, and StandUp for Kids Orange County to Provide Workforce Readiness
<br />Preparation, Work Experience, and Career Training Programs to Santa Ana Youth
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed
<br />$250,000 with Orange County Therapeutic Arts Center, for a period from July 1, 2025
<br />to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />2. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with Working
<br />Wardrobes for a New Start, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
<br />(Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />3. Approve an agreement in an amount not to exceed $200,000 with StandUp for Kids
<br />Orange County, for a period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A
<br />2025XXX).
<br />11.Agreement with Graves & King LLP; Agreement with Jones Mayer; and a First
<br />Amendment to Agreement with Bobko Law, APC
<br />Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
<br />Graves & King LLP to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning July 1,
<br />2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in a total
<br />amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); to execute an
<br />Agreement with Jones Mayer to provide legal services for a threeyear term beginning
<br />July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with a provision for a oneyear extension, in
<br />a total amount not to exceed $500,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX); and to execute
<br />a First Amendment to the Agreement with Bobko Law APC to provide legal services,
<br />increasing the compensation in a total amount nottoexceed $500,000 (Agreement
<br />No. A2025XXX).
<br />12.Agreement with CDWG for Email Security and Cybersecurity Awareness Training
<br />Software Subscription Services (Specification No. 25090) (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Information Technology
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
<br />CDWG for cloudbased email security and cybersecurity awareness training services
<br />for a 39month term. The agreement will commence on or after July 1, 2025, with the
<br />exact start date to be adjusted based on the actual implementation and purchase
<br />order issuance. The agreement end date will be extended accordingly to maintain the
<br />full 39month term, in an annual amount not to exceed $75,306 to accommodate
<br />potential growth in user licenses, for a total nottoexceed amount of $225,918 over
<br />the 39month term (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />13.Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for
<br />the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)
<br />Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
<br />Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior
<br />Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals
<br />and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total
<br />not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
<br />(Agreement No. 2025XXX).
<br />14.Facilities Use Agreement Amendment with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club for the Use
<br />of the Santa Ana West Lawn Bowling Green near Santiago Park
<br />Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
<br />Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facilities Use
<br />Agreement with Santa Ana Lawn Bowling Club to reflect an annual rate of $3,600
<br />payable to the City in two separate payments of $1,800 due by June 20 and
<br />December 20 of each year for a threeyear term beginning July 1, 2025 through June
<br />30, 2028 for use of the west lawn bowling green (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />15.Approve Additional Contingency Funds for the 10th and Flower Street
<br />Improvements with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,220,898 (Project No. 22
<br />1342 & 256707) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing
<br />$375,000 in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue
<br />account (No. 0581700250001) and appropriate the same amount into the
<br />Residential Street Improvement, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure
<br />account (No. 0581766066220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
<br />2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program
<br />to include $375,000 in construction funds for 10th and Flower Street
<br />Improvements (Project No. 256707).
<br />3. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $375,000 for
<br />a new estimated construction delivery cost of $2,220,898.
<br />16.Agreement with Xanadu Service System for Janitorial Services at Park Restrooms
<br />(Specification No. 25043) (General Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Approve agreement with Xanadu Service System for
<br />janitorial services at various park restrooms in an amount not to exceed $3,545,568,
<br />for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two,
<br />oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />17.Agreement with E.J. Ward Inc. for Fueling Station Improvements (Project No. 25
<br />6038) (General Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with E.J. Ward, Inc. to provide
<br />fueling station improvement services in an amount not to exceed $624,416, for a term
<br />beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2026 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />18.Agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San Bernardino, Inc. for Water Quality
<br />Sampling and Testing Services (Specification No. 25071) (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Clinical Laboratory of San
<br />Bernardino, Inc., to conduct water quality sampling and testing services for an amount
<br />not to exceed $612,205, for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30,
<br />2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2025
<br />XXX).
<br />19.First Amendment for Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group
<br />for OnCall Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Approve first amendment to the Caltrans federally procured
<br />agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. for oncall
<br />material testing and inspection services, to increase the contract amount by $750,000
<br />for a total amount not to exceed $1,700,000, for the remaining term (Agreement Nos.
<br />A2025XXX, A2025XXX, and A2025XXX).
<br />20.Memorandum of Understanding of the Master Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment
<br />with the Orange County Transportation Authority and the City of Irvine and the Irvine
<br />Business Complex Agreement Amendment
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve a memorandum of understanding for the Master
<br />Plan of Arterial Highways Amendment with the Orange County Transportation
<br />Authority and the City of Irvine (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />2. Approve an Amendment to the Irvine Business Complex Agreement (Agreement
<br />No. A2025XXX).
<br />21.Construction Contract with R.J. Noble Company for the Bristol Street Rehabilitation
<br />from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427) (Non
<br />General Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve the transfer of $513,227 from the Well 32
<br />Improvement Project (No. 136433) construction funds to the Bristol Street
<br />Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 256427).
<br />2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement
<br />Program to include an additional $513,227 in construction funds for the Bristol Street
<br />Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 25
<br />6427).
<br />3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
<br />$1,153,688, which includes $922,950 for the construction contract, $138,443 for
<br />contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $92,295 project contingency for
<br />unanticipated or unforeseen work.
<br />4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible
<br />bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $922,950,
<br />for construction of the Bristol Street Rehabilitation from Santa Clara Avenue to
<br />Memory Lane Project (No. 226990 & 256427), for a term beginning July 1, 2025,
<br />and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
<br />5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
<br />recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
<br />Environmental Review No. ER202532 was filed for Project No. 226990.
<br />22.Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the McFadden Avenue Transit
<br />Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 256031) (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
<br />construction delivery cost of $1,972,000, which includes $1,577,600 for the
<br />construction contract, $236,640 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
<br />and a $157,760 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
<br />2. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible
<br />bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,577,600, subject to
<br />change orders, for construction of the McFadden Avenue Transit Priority Pilot Project
<br />(No. 256031), for a term beginning July 1, 2025 and authorize the City Manager to
<br />execute the contract.
<br />3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
<br />recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
<br />Environmental Review No. ER202542 was filed for Project No. 256031.
<br />23.Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative
<br />Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907) (NonGeneral Fund)
<br />Department(s): Public Works Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated
<br />construction delivery cost of $3,735,000, which includes $2,988,000 for the
<br />construction contract, $448,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing,
<br />and a $298,800 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
<br />2. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest
<br />responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $2,988,000,
<br />subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative
<br />Maintenance FY 2425 Project (No. 256907), for a term beginning July 1, 2025, and
<br />authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
<br />3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the
<br />recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption
<br />Environmental Review No. ER202513 was filed for Project No. 256907.
<br />24.Resolution Appointing T. Jack Morse of Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as
<br />Police Oversight Director and Consultant Agreement for Police Oversight Director
<br />Services
<br />Department(s): City Manager’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution appointing T. Jack Morse of
<br />Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP as the City of Santa Ana’s Police Oversight
<br />Director and approving the Professional Services Agreement to provide Police
<br />Oversight Director services in accordance with Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 2
<br />666.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING A POLICE OVERSIGHT DIRECTOR TO
<br />ASSIST THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION AND APPROVING A
<br />PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF T. JACK
<br />MORSE THROUGH OPPENHEIMER INVESTIGATIONS GROUP LLP
<br />2. Approve consultant agreement with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLP, to
<br />provide Police Oversight Director services, for an amount not to exceed $250,000, for
<br />a term of two years beginning July 1, 2025 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
<br />**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
<br />BUSINESS CALENDAR
<br />25.Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 91 Middle Eastern and North African (MENA)
<br />Inclusion Act
<br />Department(s): City Manager’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution supporting Assembly Bill 91, the Middle
<br />Eastern and North African (MENA) Inclusion Act, which requires state and local
<br />agencies to collect and report disaggregated demographic data for MENA
<br />populations.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING THE MIDDLE EASTERN AND NORTH
<br />AFRICAN INCLUSION ACT (ASSEMBLY BILL 91)
<br />26.Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs
<br />Enforcement (ICE)
<br />Department(s): City Manager’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Approve submission of a Freedom of Information Act
<br />Request to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement seeking records pertaining to
<br />immigration enforcement activity within the City of Santa Ana for the period of January
<br />20, 2025 through July 1, 2025.
<br />27.Resolution Making a Call to Action Regarding ICE Immigration Enforcement
<br />Department(s): City Manager’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution calling on all federal elected
<br />representatives to advocate for the removal of ICE, military, and federal enforcement
<br />personnel from Santa Ana, support residents impacted by immigration raids, and
<br />reaffirm the City’s commitment to SB 54, the California Values Act, and its Sanctuary
<br />City policies.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA MAKING A CALL TO ACTION TO ALL OF ITS FEDERAL
<br />ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES IN CONGRESS TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF
<br />IMMIGRANTS WHO RESIDE AND WORK IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, TO
<br />REMOVE ICE, MILITARY AND OTHER FEDERAL ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL
<br />FROM THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALL FOR SUPPORT TO THOSE IMPACTED
<br />BY IMMIGRATION RAIDS AND CITY ACTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
<br />28.Consider a Temporary Program of Financial Assistance for Families Impacted by
<br />Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions
<br />Department(s): City Manager’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager to establish an Emergency
<br />Assistance Program for Families Impacted by Immigration Enforcement funded by up
<br />to $1 million of existing FY2526 budget allocated for City Events.
<br />29.Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police
<br />Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve
<br />Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability
<br />Department(s): City Manager’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV
<br />to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align
<br />with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best
<br />practices in law enforcement accountability.
<br />ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2
<br />(ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
<br />CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
<br />**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
<br />PUBLIC HEARING
<br />PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
<br />Public Hearing items.
<br />30.Public Hearing Resolution Declaring Results of Majority Protest Proceedings to
<br />Renew the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District (SATMD)
<br />Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a public hearing to consider all protests
<br />regarding the intention to levy an assessment for the renewal of the Santa Ana
<br />Tourism Marketing District.
<br />2. Review any written protests filed prior to the close of the public hearing and
<br />determine whether they constitute a majority protest.
<br />3. If the Council determines that no valid majority protest was lodged, adopt a
<br />resolution confirming the renewal of the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing District.
<br />RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
<br />THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING RESULTS OF MAJORITY PROTEST
<br />PROCEEDINGS AND RENEWING THE SANTA ANA TOURISM MARKETING
<br />DISTRICT (SATMD)
<br />COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
<br />31.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Bring Back a
<br />Resolution for Council Consideration that Would Support Assembly Bill 1303
<br />(Valencia), Which Strengthens Privacy Protections for Applicants and Subscribers of
<br />the California Lifeline Telephone Service Program – Councilmember Penaloza
<br />32.Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to
<br />Direct Staff to Prepare an Ordinance Requiring All Law Enforcement Officers
<br />Operating in Santa Ana to Wear Clearly Visible Identification (Name or Badge
<br />Number) and Prohibit Face Coverings that Obscure Identity During Public Interactions
<br />and Resolutions Supporting SB 627 and SB 805 – Councilmember Lopez
<br />CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
<br />COUNCIL COMMENTS
<br />AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
<br />members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
<br />commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
<br />ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority
<br />meeting.
<br />Future Items
<br />1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
<br />2. Enterprise Resource Planning System Software and Implementation Services
<br />POSTING STATEMENT: On June 24, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
<br />posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
<br />Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
<br />to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
<br />HOUSING AUTHORITY
<br />CALL TO ORDER
<br />ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
<br />Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
<br />Jessie Lopez
<br />David Penaloza
<br />Thai Viet Phan
<br />Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
<br />Chair Valerie Amezcua
<br />City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
<br />City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
<br />Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
<br />ROLL CALL
<br />ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
<br />PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on
<br />the Housing Authority agenda.
<br />CONSENT CALENDAR
<br />RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
<br />Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 2 and waive reading of all resolutions and
<br />ordinances.
<br />1.Excused Absences
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
<br />2.Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025
<br />Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
<br />Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
<br />**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
<br />BUSINESS CALENDAR
<br />3.Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with
<br />the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act
<br />Department(s): Community Development Agency
<br />Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher
<br />Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act.
<br />**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
<br />HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
<br />ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
<br />POSTING STATEMENT: On June 24, 2025, a true and correct copy of this agenda was
<br />posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet
<br />Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior
<br />to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
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