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18April
2023
Special Closed Session and Regular City Council Meeting · One key issue

Staff opened the budget cycle for 2023-24 and asked for early direction, reporting 796 responses to the public survey and residents ranking crime reduction, libraries, streets, parks and homelessness as their priorities.

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

  1. 01

    Mayor Pro Tem Lopez said the ten year outlook worries her and that the gap is far wider than it was in 2021.

    6:32:28
    HomelessnessPublic safetyTransportation
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    Related agenda item 22

    Early Direction for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Cycle

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    No named councilmember contribution could be reliably linked to this item.

  2. 02

    Mayor Amezcua said the city pays about six million dollars a year for services on school district land and wants the district to meet half of it.

    6:55:14
    HomelessnessPublic safetyTransportation
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    Related agenda item 22

    Early Direction for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Cycle

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    No named councilmember contribution could be reliably linked to this item.

  3. 03

    Members asked for money for animal control, a cover for the stadium so it can host concerts, traffic signals, and treatment for people leaving custody.

    6:39:49
    HomelessnessPublic safetyTransportation
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    Related agenda item 22

    Early Direction for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Cycle

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    No named councilmember contribution could be reliably linked to this item.

  4. 04

    The council voted five to two to oppose a state bill that would bar police dogs from making arrests or being used for crowd control.

    7:20:30
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    Related agenda item 24

    Resolution Declaring Opposition to Assembly Bill 742 (Jackson)

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    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Cited injury rates from bites and said the bill still allows dogs for rescue and detection.

    7:05:00
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Read the bill's background on the historic use of dogs against Black Americans and said the tool no longer works.

    7:06:18
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes

    Asked for the resolution to be put on the agenda.

    7:03:37
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Said modern police dogs are trained and certified under strict state rules.

    7:10:17
  5. 05

    Councilmember Hernandez read the bill's own background on the use of dogs against Black Americans, and Councilmember Vazquez cited the injury rates, while Councilmember Penaloza pointed to the training California already requires.

    7:06:18
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 24

    Resolution Declaring Opposition to Assembly Bill 742 (Jackson)

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    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Cited injury rates from bites and said the bill still allows dogs for rescue and detection.

    7:05:00
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Read the bill's background on the historic use of dogs against Black Americans and said the tool no longer works.

    7:06:18
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes

    Asked for the resolution to be put on the agenda.

    7:03:37
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Said modern police dogs are trained and certified under strict state rules.

    7:10:17
  6. 06

    A nomination to the police oversight commission was held over seven votes to nothing so Councilmember Hernandez could meet the candidate first, after his own motion to appoint her immediately failed three to four.

    5:38:03
    Police oversight
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    Related agenda item 9

    Appoint Nadin Said Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 Representative to the Police Oversight Commission for a…

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    Member positions

    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted no

    Said she supports the candidate but voted for the delay out of fairness.

    5:36:35
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Voted against appointing immediately.

    5:31:31
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Voted against appointing immediately.

    5:31:32
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Pulled the item, saying seven days was not enough time to arrange a meeting with the candidate.

    5:36:58
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes

    Voted to appoint and asked for a settled process so this does not recur.

    5:32:19
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Nominated her and moved to appoint immediately.

    5:34:57
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Seconded, while saying he does not object to interviewing candidates.

    5:36:05
  7. 07

    The council also ended the local covid emergency and heard that the shelter population had fallen from 157 to 150 over the month.

    7:03:08
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    Related agenda item 23

    Resolution Declaring the Termination of Local Emergency Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic

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    No named councilmember contribution could be reliably linked to this item.

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Focus

Where they differed

Splits in votes or reasoning

Split voteon “Appoint Nadin Said Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 Representative to the Police Oversight Commission for a…”5:31:38

A motion to appoint the Ward 4 nominee to the police oversight commission straight away failed three votes to four, and the item was held over so a colleague could interview her.

Thai Viet Phan
Thai Viet PhanVoted no5:36:35

Said she supports the candidate but voted for the delay out of fairness.

Benjamin Vazquez
Benjamin VazquezVoted no5:31:31

Voted against appointing immediately.

Jessie Lopez
Jessie LopezVoted no5:31:32

Voted against appointing immediately.

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no5:36:58

Pulled the item, saying seven days was not enough time to arrange a meeting with the candidate.

Valerie Amezcua
Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes5:32:19

Voted to appoint and asked for a settled process so this does not recur.

Phil Bacerra
Phil BacerraVoted yes5:34:57

Nominated her and moved to appoint immediately.

David Penaloza
David PenalozaVoted yes5:36:05

Seconded, while saying he does not object to interviewing candidates.

Split voteon “Resolution Declaring Opposition to Assembly Bill 742 (Jackson)”7:20:30

Whether to oppose a state bill barring police dogs from making arrests or being used for crowd control; the resolution passed five votes to two.

Benjamin Vazquez
Benjamin VazquezVoted no7:05:00

Cited injury rates from bites and said the bill still allows dogs for rescue and detection.

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no7:06:18

Read the bill's background on the historic use of dogs against Black Americans and said the tool no longer works.

Valerie Amezcua
Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes7:03:37

Asked for the resolution to be put on the agenda.

David Penaloza
David PenalozaVoted yes7:10:17

Said modern police dogs are trained and certified under strict state rules.

Agenda

Every item

30 items in agenda order

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

9:25
  • The council met privately about existing litigation against the city.26:00
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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: A. Candelario Jalomo v. City of Santa Ana, et al. , Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2019-01118103-CU-WT-CJC

2
Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

36:53
Labor & workforce
  • The council met privately with its labour negotiator about talks with the city's employee groups.26:00
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick Employee Organizations: Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA) Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) Full-Time Employees

3
Closed Session Items

Closed-session public employee performance evaluation

1:51:43
  • The council met privately to review the city manager's performance.26:00
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PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (California Government Code Section 54947(b)(1)) Title: City Manager

4
Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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Labor & workforce
  • The council met privately with its labour negotiator about the unrepresented city manager post.26:00
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR (California Government Code Section 54957.6) Unrepresented Employee: City Manager

1
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Selina Mendez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3:55:51
  • Mayor Amezcua presented a certificate of recognition to Selena Mendez for her work in the community.3:56:12
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2
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Councilmember Vazquez to Southern California Coalition for Occupational Safety &…

3:31:34
  • Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Councilmember Vazquez presented a proclamation to the Southern California Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health marking Workers Memorial Day.3:31:37
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Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Councilmember Vazquez to Southern California Coalition for Occupational Safety & Health declaring April 28, 2023 as Workers’ Memorial Day. (Revised 4/12/23)

3
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra and Councilmember Penaloza to the 2023 Santa Ana Police Athletic &…

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  • Councilmember Bacerra and Councilmember Penaloza presented certificates to the police athletic league girls softball champions, part of a programme serving about 2,500 young people in the city.3:21:11
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Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra and Councilmember Penaloza to the 2023 Santa Ana Police Athletic & Activity League Ladybug Champions for their Exceptional Athletic Performance

4
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to the Santa Ana Police Department’s 2023 Distinguished Service…

3:46:03
  • Councilmember Penaloza presented certificates to Detective Joshua Espadas, the police department's distinguished service medal recipient, and to Officer Dominic Dominguez as uniformed officer of the year.3:46:03
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Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to the Santa Ana Police Department’s 2023 Distinguished Service Medal Recipient, Detective Joshua Espadas, and Uniformed Officer of the Year, Officer Dominic Dominguez

5
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Boat People SOS Center for Community Advancement declaring April 30 as Black April

3:51:37
  • Councilmember Phan presented a proclamation to the Boat People SOS Center declaring 30 April Black April, the date South Vietnam fell in 1975.3:51:47
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6
Staff Presentations

Homelessness Update

5:14:12
HomelessnessHousing
  • A homelessness update built around a public data dashboard the city now updates monthly.5:14:26
  • Staff reported a 44 per cent fall in the sheltered and unsheltered homeless population in the city since 2019, the highest number of permanent supportive housing units in the county, and a shelter census down from 157 to 150 over the month.5:16:36
  • Much of the presentation was about fentanyl, which staff said accounted for 36 per cent of homeless deaths in the county in 2021, and about outreach seizures and warrant sweeps.5:14:26
  • Mayor Amezcua thanked staff and said residents watching at home value the information.5:26:38
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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

5:26:59
  • A routine item excusing members who missed earlier meetings, approved with the rest of the consent calendar.5:28:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
8
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Special Closed Session and Regular Meeting of September 20, 2022

5:27:08
  • The written record of the meeting of 20 September 2022.5:28:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
9
Consent Calendar

Appoint Nadin Said Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 Representative to the Police Oversight Commission for a…

5:29:55
Police oversight
Split voteSee member positions →
  • The nomination of Nadin Said, an attorney, to the police oversight commission as the Ward 4 representative.5:28:48
  • Councilmember Hernandez pulled it, saying he was not ready to vote and wanted to meet the candidate privately first.5:28:48
  • Councilmember Bacerra moved to appoint her straight away and that failed three votes to four.5:31:38
  • Councilmember Phan said she fully supports the candidate but voted for the delay out of fairness.5:36:35
  • Mayor Amezcua asked staff to set up a proper process so that nominations are circulated in advance rather than argued over on the dais.5:32:19
  • The continuance to 2 May passed seven votes to nothing.5:38:03
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Appoint Nadin Said Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 Representative to the Police Oversight Commission for a Full-Term Expiring December 8, 2026

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Nadin Said to the Police Oversight Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer Oath of Office
10
Consent Calendar

Award a Purchase Order to Siemens Industry, Inc. in the Amount of $400,000 to Automate Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning…

5:27:08
  • A purchase order of $400,000 to Siemens to automate heating and cooling controls in city buildings.5:28:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Award a Purchase Order to Siemens Industry, Inc. in the Amount of $400,000 to Automate Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Building Controls at the Ross Annex (Specification No. 23-047) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize a one-time purchase order and payment to Siemens Industry, Inc. for the automation of HVAC building controls on the third and fourth floors of the Ross Annex Building in the amount of $356,538, plus a contingency of $43,462 for a total amount not to exceed $400,000, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
11
Consent Calendar

Award Purchase Order to Matthews Specialty Vehicles, in the Amount of $439,922, for an F-59 Ford Chassis Book Mobile Conversion…

5:27:08
  • A purchase order of $439,922 to Matthews Specialty Vehicles to convert a chassis into a mobile library.5:28:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency and Library Services Agency
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Award Purchase Order to Matthews Specialty Vehicles, in the Amount of $439,922, for an F-59 Ford Chassis Book Mobile Conversion Vehicle (Specification No. 23-013) (General Fund and Cannabis Public Benefits Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment to Matthews Specialty Vehicles for a 2023 F9 Ford chassis book mobile conversion, in the amount of $414,922, plus a contingency of $25,000 for a total amount not to exceed $439,922, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
12
Consent Calendar

Authorize a One-Time Appropriation Adjustment of $500,000 Using General Funds Balance to Increase the FY 2022-23 Annual Amount for…

5:27:08
Budget
  • A one-off $500,000 from general fund balance to increase the amount available for pothole repair this year.5:28:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Authorize a One-Time Appropriation Adjustment of $500,000 Using General Funds Balance to Increase the FY 2022-23 Annual Amount for Asphalt Pothole Repair by $300,000, and the Remaining $200,000 Will be Issued Through Emergency Purchase Order Procedures to Quickly Improve Service Levels For Pothole Repairs (Specification No. 18-092) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize a one-time appropriation of $500,000 using General Fund balance to 01117017 Public Works - Service Enhancements for FY 2022-23 Roadway Maintenance. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  2. Approve an amendment to the Purchase Order Contract with All American Asphalt for asphalt pothole repair to increase the current term by $300,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $1,200,000, and add one, two-year renewal term to the purchase order exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
13
Consent Calendar

Award a Construction Contract to Diamond Construction & Design in the Amount of $1,374,150 for the Kennedy Elementary and Villa…

5:27:08
Youth & educationTransportationEnvironment & water
  • A construction contract of $1,374,150 with Diamond Construction and Design for safe routes to school works at Kennedy Elementary and Villa Fundamental Intermediate.5:28:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Award a Construction Contract to Diamond Construction & Design in the Amount of $1,374,150 for the Kennedy Elementary and Villa Fundamental Intermediate Safe Route to School (SRTS) Project With an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $1,659,049 (Project No. 20-6963, ATPSB1L-5063(199) (General and Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program to include $130,000 of funding in General Fund for the Kennedy Elementary and Villa Fundamental Intermediate SRTS
  2. Authorize the reallocation of unspent Measure M2 Local Fairshare funds from various projects; $128,316 from Bike Lane Project Development, $84,733 from Traffic Safety Project Development, and $25,000 from the Jackson Elementary Improvements Project, for a total of $238,047 to the Kennedy Elementary and Villa Fundamental Intermediate SRTS Project to complete the project’s funding requirement
  3. Award a construction contract to Diamond Construction & Design, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $ 1,374,150 , for construction of the Kennedy Elementary and Villa Fundamental Intermediate SRTS Project, for the term beginning April 18, 2023, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney
  4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,659,049 , which includes $ 1,374,150 for the construction contract, $147,484 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $137,415 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  5. Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2020-96 was filed for Project 20-6963
14
Consent Calendar

Approve Additional Contingency Funds for an Existing Construction Contract with HYM Engineering, in the Amount of $1,198,427, for…

5:27:08
Parks & libraries
  • Extra contingency of $1,198,427 on the existing contract with HYM Engineering for the giant river otter exhibit at the zoo.5:28:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Approve Additional Contingency Funds for an Existing Construction Contract with HYM Engineering, in the Amount of $1,198,427, for the Santa Ana Zoo Giant River Otter and Primate Trials Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $7,798,427 (Project No. 16-2658) (General and Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to recognize $1,198,427 for $1,056,880 in additional contingency funds and $141,547 in additional contract administration, inspection, and testing for a new estimated total construction delivery cost of $7,798,427. The new estimated total construction delivery costs include $5,289,238 for the construction contract, $923,385 for contract administration, inspection, testing, and a $1,585,804 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
  2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program for $1,198,427
15
Consent Calendar

Award a Construction Contract to CJW Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $4,942,135, Approve an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23…

5:27:08
Environment & water
  • A construction contract of $4,942,135 with CJW Construction, with amendments to the capital programme.5:28:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Award a Construction Contract to CJW Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $4,942,135, Approve an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 CIP, and Approve Amendment to the Agreement with J. Smith & T. Muli, Inc. to Increase the Contract for the Centennial Lake Circulation Renovation Project with an Estimated Total Delivery Cost of $6,179,135 (Project No. 18-2681) ( Revive Santa Ana program )

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,342,240 of funding in American Rescue Plan Funds for the Centennial Lake Circulation Renovation project
  2. Award a construction contract to CJW Construction, Inc., the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $4,942,135, for the construction of the Centennial Lake Circulation Renovation Project, for a term beginning April 18, 2023, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney
  3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $6,179,135 , which includes $4,942,135 for the construction contract; $742,000 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $495,000 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with J. Smith & T. Muli, Inc. to increase the Contract Amount by $11,500, for a total amount not to exceed $61,391, for lake engineering and construction services for the remaining term of the agreement, beginning May 20, 2022 through December 31, 2023, including up to two additional one-year periods upon a writing executed by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
  5. Determine the recommended actions are exempt for further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2023-31 was filed for Project 18-2681
16
Consent Calendar

Approve Agreements with Hillsborough Fence Company, J & A Engineering Corporation, and Quality Fence Co. Inc., for a Total Amount…

5:27:08
  • Agreements with three fencing contractors totalling up to $3,000,000.5:28:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Approve Agreements with Hillsborough Fence Company, J & A Engineering Corporation, and Quality Fence Co. Inc., for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $3,000,000, for up to a Five-Year Term for As-Needed Installation, Maintenance, and Repair for Fencing and Gate Services (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Hillsborough Fence Company, J & A Engineering Corporation, and Quality Fence Co. Inc. to provide on-call installation, maintenance, and repair for fencing and gates, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a three-year term beginning April 18, 2023 and expiring April 18, 2026, with provisions for two, one-year extensions, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
17
Consent Calendar

Approve Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc., for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $2,950,000, for…

5:27:08
Transportation
  • Agreements with three firms totalling up to $2,950,000 for on-call material testing and inspection.5:28:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Approve Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc., for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $2,950,000, for On-Call Material Testing and Special Inspection Services (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Caltrans federally procured agreement with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. to provide On-Call Material Testing and Special Inspection Services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $950,000, for a term beginning April 18, 2023 and expiring July 5, 2024, with provisions for two, one-year extensions, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the standard agreement with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. to provide On-Call Material Testing and Special Inspection Services, and increase the contract amount by $1,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for the remaining term through July 5, 2024, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
18
Consent Calendar

Approve First Amendment to Agreement with Elite Special Events, Inc. to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $20,000 per Year…

5:27:08
Parks & libraries
  • An extra $20,000 a year for Elite Special Events through the end of June.5:28:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockParks, Recreation, and Community Services
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Approve First Amendment to Agreement with Elite Special Events, Inc. to Increase the Not-to-Exceed Amount by $20,000 per Year through June 30, 2023, for a Total Agreement Amount of $38,050, to Provide Event Equipment and Services at Various City Events (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Elite Special Events to provide event equipment and services for various City events, to increase the amount by $20,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $38,050, through June 30, 2023, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
19
Consent Calendar

Historic Property Preservation Agreement

5:27:08
Land useEnvironment & water
  • Historic property preservation agreements, approved with the consent calendar.5:28:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPlanning and Building Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the below-referenced property owners for the identified structure(s), subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (includes determination that the proposed project is exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the following Categorical Exemption will be filed for this project: ER No. 2023-10). Property Owner(s), Historic Property Preservation Agreement No., Address/House, Vote by HRC Brian and Krystle Newquist, 2023-01, 2311 N. Benton Way, 8:1:0:0 (Murashie dissented) (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Accept the California Automated Permit Processing Program Grant in the Amount of…

5:38:46
BudgetLand useEnvironment & water
  • A resolution accepting a $100,000 state energy commission grant to automate solar permit processing.5:38:50
  • Mayor Pro Tem Lopez asked that residents be told they can still use the current system before the state changes take effect.5:38:11
  • It passed seven votes to nothing.5:39:13
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPlanning and Building Agency
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Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Accept the California Automated Permit Processing Program Grant in the Amount of $100,000 and Execute the Grant Agreement with the State of California Energy Commission, and Approve an Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing Funds

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-XXX A R ES O LU TIO N O F T H E C IT Y C O UNC I L O F T H E C IT Y O F SA N T A A N A A U T H O R I Z I N G T H E R E C E I P T O F F UNDS F R O M T H E C A L I FO R N I A E N E R G Y C O MM I S S IO N FO R T HE C A L I F O R N I A A U T O M A T ED PE R M I T P R O C ESS I N G P R OG R AM (includes determination that the proposed action is exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines as there is no potential for any environmental impact)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing the CalAPP grant funds, in the amount of $100,000, to revenue account number and appropriate same to expenditure account numbers. (Requires five affirmative votes)
21
Business Calendar

First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Section 8-6 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Pertaining to License Requirements of…

21:28:06
Land useEnvironment & water
  • First reading of the ordinance Councilmember Phan asked for in March, requiring contractors to disclose their subcontractors and their licence position.5:39:21
  • Nobody had questions and it passed seven votes to nothing.5:40:29
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPlanning and Building Agency
Full official agenda title

First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Section 8-6 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Pertaining to License Requirements of Contractors and Subcontractors to Include the Collection and Disclosure of Information Regarding Pending or Prior Enforcement Actions for any State or Federal Labor Violations (Revised 4/12/23)

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a first reading of Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-02 – An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Section 8-6 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) pertaining to license requirements of contractors and subcontractors to include the collection and disclosure of information regarding pending or prior enforcement actions for any state or federal labor violations. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8-6 RELATING TO LICENSE REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS (includes determination that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, as there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment, and it is not a “project,” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines)
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Business Calendar

Early Direction for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Cycle

5:40:44
HomelessnessPublic safetyTransportation
  • The opening of the budget cycle for 2023-24, with no decisions asked for but direction sought on several questions.5:40:45
  • Staff reported 796 survey responses and neighbourhood meetings in every ward, with residents putting crime reduction, libraries, street maintenance, traffic and homelessness at the top.5:41:56
  • Councilmember Penaloza pressed on what the opioid settlement money may be spent on and asked that the full list of eligible uses be published.6:03:46
  • Councilmember Vazquez asked for library investment on the west side, where his students have collected two thousand books for street libraries.6:06:10
  • Councilmember Hernandez asked for a trap and release programme for stray cats, vouchers for vaccination and neutering, a cover for the stadium so it can host concerts and boxing, and treatment for people leaving custody.6:09:41
  • Councilmember Bacerra asked for traffic signals in Ward 4 and for extra seating at the stadium so it can host championship games.6:26:58
  • Mayor Pro Tem Lopez said the ten year outlook is far worse than it was in 2021 and asked for surveys without pre-written answers, and for more animal control staff after a coyote incident took two days to answer.6:32:28
  • Mayor Amezcua said the city spends about six million dollars a year on services at school district sites and wants the district to pay half.6:55:14
  • The council agreed to a standalone budget workshop on 11 May.7:01:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Provide early budget direction to staff for the upcoming fiscal year
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Business Calendar

Resolution Declaring the Termination of Local Emergency Regarding the COVID-19 Pandemic

7:02:11
  • A resolution ending the city's local covid emergency, three years after it was declared.7:02:06
  • It passed five votes to nothing with two members out of the room.7:03:08
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Manager’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL DECLARING THE TERMINATION OF THE PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY REGARDING THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC
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Business Calendar

Resolution Declaring Opposition to Assembly Bill 742 (Jackson)

7:03:21
Split voteSee member positions →
  • A resolution opposing Assembly Bill 742, which would stop police dogs being used to apprehend a person or for crowd control, added to the agenda at Mayor Amezcua's request.7:03:37
  • Councilmember Vazquez said he agrees dogs should not be used for crowd control or arrests, that bites send people to hospital two thirds of the time, and that the bill still allows dogs for rescue and detection work.7:05:00
  • Councilmember Hernandez read the bill's own background on the use of dogs against Black Americans and said this is about removing a tool that no longer works.7:06:18
  • Councilmember Penaloza said modern police dogs are trained and certified under strict state rules, and thanked the mayor for agendising the resolution.7:10:17
  • It passed five votes to two.7:20:30
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Manager’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OPPOSING CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 742 (JACKSON)
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Work Study Session

Sunshine Ordinance Amendments Work Study Session

7:20:37
  • A work study session on amendments to the Sunshine Ordinance, with a written summary already circulated to members.7:21:06
  • Nobody had questions and staff were told to carry on.7:21:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPlanning and Building Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Discuss and provide direction to staff
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Council Comments Ab1234 Disclosure

April 12–14, 2023 Mayor Amezcua – League of California Cities City Leaders Summit in Sacramento, CA

7:25:20
  • Mayor Amezcua reported attending the League of California Cities leaders summit in Sacramento in mid-April.7:25:22
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