2May
2023
Regular City Council and Housing Authority Meeting · One key issue

The council approved next year's federal housing and community development grants, worth $4,808,057 in block grant money plus housing and homelessness allocations.

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What happened

Tuesday, May 2, 2023

  1. 01

    Staff explained that four nonprofits had turned down awards because the paperwork was beyond them, and that the money is being moved to other organisations and capital projects.

    3:31:36
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 27

    Public hearing: Approve the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME…

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem

    thank you mayor just um for some of the countywide organizations that I see on the list do they provide information to the Commission to the department as to how many Santa Ana residents are enrolled only because I see some of the numbers that are not…

    3:35:18
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    Okay, so it's, so the reason why I ask is I've had a lot of actually seniors reach out asking for assistance to rehab their homes, right, they may have bought it in the 70s or 60s or earlier. And I know we have a program in place, but if it's solely for…

    3:33:22
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    So I want to just, I'll turn it, I'll give it to you in just one second. So I think Council Member Phan said something again about PR. So I think we hear that a lot throughout the night. So mobile home parks, you know, special PR with them, mail piece. I know…

    3:34:45
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    penaloza's district but logan and chepa park would have a master plan design which would completely help beautify that center number two is campesino park would provide a cool pavement treatment number three is I want to thank our staff because I see $800,000…

    3:26:24
  2. 02

    The budget workshop that followed drew more than 1,000 online responses and only 71 people to seven neighbourhood meetings.

    3:39:02
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 28

    Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Work Study Session

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    are, but that we're very mindful of what our vision is and the quality of life for our residents. You know, festivals are great, you know, but, and I'm not saying I'm not supportive of them. What I'm saying is that we really need to focus on what is good…

    5:31:44
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    Absolutely. So I had the pleasure of visiting the Powell Center. They have wonderful equipment. They had very good resources. I just want to make sure that if we are providing striking techniques, there are experts in our community that perhaps we can…

    4:12:23
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem

    We passed a resolution, and I want to know from staff during the upcoming budget meeting what items in that resolution staff is going to be working on that are not going to be 10 million dollars but I know we're working on the climate action plan there are…

    4:49:30
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    this time. Thank you because you know I know I see here Euclid Street I get so many emails and complaints about it is a really kind of an old thoroughfare there but I just wanted to say that these traffic signal modifications are going to increase traffic…

    4:35:40
  3. 03

    Councilmember Phan questioned what the city gets for the cost of each event attendee and said the west side has three after school programmes for 55,000 residents.

    4:26:27
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 28

    Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Work Study Session

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    are, but that we're very mindful of what our vision is and the quality of life for our residents. You know, festivals are great, you know, but, and I'm not saying I'm not supportive of them. What I'm saying is that we really need to focus on what is good…

    5:31:44
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    Absolutely. So I had the pleasure of visiting the Powell Center. They have wonderful equipment. They had very good resources. I just want to make sure that if we are providing striking techniques, there are experts in our community that perhaps we can…

    4:12:23
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem

    We passed a resolution, and I want to know from staff during the upcoming budget meeting what items in that resolution staff is going to be working on that are not going to be 10 million dollars but I know we're working on the climate action plan there are…

    4:49:30
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    this time. Thank you because you know I know I see here Euclid Street I get so many emails and complaints about it is a really kind of an old thoroughfare there but I just wanted to say that these traffic signal modifications are going to increase traffic…

    4:35:40
  4. 04

    Mayor Pro Tem Lopez asked for a Measure X sunset plan this year, saying the drop in receipts is alarming.

    4:37:03
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 28

    Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Work Study Session

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    are, but that we're very mindful of what our vision is and the quality of life for our residents. You know, festivals are great, you know, but, and I'm not saying I'm not supportive of them. What I'm saying is that we really need to focus on what is good…

    5:31:44
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    Absolutely. So I had the pleasure of visiting the Powell Center. They have wonderful equipment. They had very good resources. I just want to make sure that if we are providing striking techniques, there are experts in our community that perhaps we can…

    4:12:23
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem

    We passed a resolution, and I want to know from staff during the upcoming budget meeting what items in that resolution staff is going to be working on that are not going to be 10 million dollars but I know we're working on the climate action plan there are…

    4:49:30
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    this time. Thank you because you know I know I see here Euclid Street I get so many emails and complaints about it is a really kind of an old thoroughfare there but I just wanted to say that these traffic signal modifications are going to increase traffic…

    4:35:40
  5. 05

    Councilmember Penaloza urged staff to visit a neighbouring city running its own animal shelter on about three million dollars a year.

    5:05:19
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 28

    Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Work Study Session

    Open agenda item →

    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    are, but that we're very mindful of what our vision is and the quality of life for our residents. You know, festivals are great, you know, but, and I'm not saying I'm not supportive of them. What I'm saying is that we really need to focus on what is good…

    5:31:44
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    Absolutely. So I had the pleasure of visiting the Powell Center. They have wonderful equipment. They had very good resources. I just want to make sure that if we are providing striking techniques, there are experts in our community that perhaps we can…

    4:12:23
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem

    We passed a resolution, and I want to know from staff during the upcoming budget meeting what items in that resolution staff is going to be working on that are not going to be 10 million dollars but I know we're working on the climate action plan there are…

    4:49:30
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    this time. Thank you because you know I know I see here Euclid Street I get so many emails and complaints about it is a really kind of an old thoroughfare there but I just wanted to say that these traffic signal modifications are going to increase traffic…

    4:35:40
  6. 06

    Mayor Amezcua said she had emailed the school board president and superintendent about sharing crossing guard costs and had no reply at all.

    4:32:35
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 28

    Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Work Study Session

    Open agenda item →

    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    are, but that we're very mindful of what our vision is and the quality of life for our residents. You know, festivals are great, you know, but, and I'm not saying I'm not supportive of them. What I'm saying is that we really need to focus on what is good…

    5:31:44
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    Absolutely. So I had the pleasure of visiting the Powell Center. They have wonderful equipment. They had very good resources. I just want to make sure that if we are providing striking techniques, there are experts in our community that perhaps we can…

    4:12:23
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem

    We passed a resolution, and I want to know from staff during the upcoming budget meeting what items in that resolution staff is going to be working on that are not going to be 10 million dollars but I know we're working on the climate action plan there are…

    4:49:30
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    this time. Thank you because you know I know I see here Euclid Street I get so many emails and complaints about it is a really kind of an old thoroughfare there but I just wanted to say that these traffic signal modifications are going to increase traffic…

    4:35:40
  7. 07

    She also raised safety and age limits at the proposed cannabis festival, and the city manager said it would be adults only, like a cannabis shop.

    5:21:44
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 28

    Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Work Study Session

    Open agenda item →

    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    are, but that we're very mindful of what our vision is and the quality of life for our residents. You know, festivals are great, you know, but, and I'm not saying I'm not supportive of them. What I'm saying is that we really need to focus on what is good…

    5:31:44
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    Absolutely. So I had the pleasure of visiting the Powell Center. They have wonderful equipment. They had very good resources. I just want to make sure that if we are providing striking techniques, there are experts in our community that perhaps we can…

    4:12:23
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem

    We passed a resolution, and I want to know from staff during the upcoming budget meeting what items in that resolution staff is going to be working on that are not going to be 10 million dollars but I know we're working on the climate action plan there are…

    4:49:30
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    this time. Thank you because you know I know I see here Euclid Street I get so many emails and complaints about it is a really kind of an old thoroughfare there but I just wanted to say that these traffic signal modifications are going to increase traffic…

    4:35:40
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Agenda

Every item

34 items in agenda order

1
Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

13:20
  • The council met privately with its labour negotiator, having first voted five to nothing to add an item to the closed session agenda.12:46
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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

1
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua, Mayor Pro Tem Lopez, and Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana’s Boys Youth…

1:53:46
  • Mayor Amezcua, Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Councilmember Bacerra presented certificates to the city's boys youth basketball teams.1:53:52
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Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua, Mayor Pro Tem Lopez, and Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana’s Boys Youth Basketball Teams: the Miners, the Wildcats, and the Bruins for their Exceptional Athletic Performance

2
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California declaring May 2023 as Asian…

2:07:02
  • Councilmember Phan presented a proclamation to Asian Americans Advancing Justice declaring May 2023 Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.2:07:46
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Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Asian Americans Advancing Justice Southern California declaring May 2023 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. (revised 4/26/2023)

3
Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

2:41:23
  • A routine item excusing members who missed earlier meetings, approved with the rest of the consent calendar.2:43:06
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
4
Consent Calendar

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

2:41:23
  • Nadin Said was appointed to the police oversight commission as the Ward 4 representative, having been held over from 18 April so a colleague could meet her.2:43:06
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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 (Continued from the City Council meeting of April 18, 2023, Item No. 9)

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Nadin Said to the Police Oversight Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer Oath of Office
5
Consent Calendar

Appoint Carl Benninger Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 Representative to the Planning Commission for a Full-Term…

2:41:23
  • Carl Benninger was appointed to the Planning Commission as the Ward 4 representative.2:43:06
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Appoint Carl Benninger Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 Representative to the Planning Commission for a Full-Term Expiring December 8, 2026

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Carl Benninger to the Planning Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer Oath of Office
6
Consent Calendar

Receive and File Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022

2:41:23
  • The single audit report for the year to June 2022, received and filed.2:43:06
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file Single Audit Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022
7
Consent Calendar

Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the Period of January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023

2:46:10
  • The quarterly housing report for the first three months of 2023.2:49:07
  • Councilmember Bacerra used it to set out that the city took $9,100,000 in housing in lieu fees while the rate stood at five dollars a square foot, money that went into down payment help and repairs to existing affordable homes.2:49:17
  • He asked whether the down payment assistance programme could be marketed harder, and staff said yes.2:52:21
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023
8
Consent Calendar

Approve Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing the Remaining Balance of Emergency Housing Voucher Service Fees

2:41:23
  • An appropriation recognising the remaining balance of emergency housing voucher service fees.2:43:06
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment for Emergency Housing Voucher Service Fees in the amount of $155,750. (requires five affirmative votes)
9
Consent Calendar

Biennial Modification to the Program Year (PY) 2021-24 Regional and Local Workforce Plan for Grant Funds Received from the Federal…

3:05:56
  • A two yearly change to the regional and local workforce plan, which carries federal training money.3:05:33
  • It passed seven votes to nothing.3:05:33
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCommunity Development Agency
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Biennial Modification to the Program Year (PY) 2021-24 Regional and Local Workforce Plan for Grant Funds Received from the Federal Title I Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

Official recommendation
  1. Approve the modification to the Regional and Unified Local Plan for PY 2021-24 and direct staff to submit to the California Workforce Development Board and State of California Employment Development Department
  2. Authorize the Mayor to execute all documents necessary for the submission of the PY 2021-24 modified Regional and Unified Local Plan
  3. Authorize staff to submit revisions to the PY 2021-24 Regional and Unified Local Plan should they be necessary as requested by the California Workforce Development Board or California Employment Development Department
10
Consent Calendar

Master Agreement with Qualified Schools to Provide Vocational Training with Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)…

2:41:23
  • A master agreement with approved schools to provide vocational training under federal and county workforce programmes.2:43:06
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
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Master Agreement with Qualified Schools to Provide Vocational Training with Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and Orange County Social Services Grant Funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24 through Fiscal Year 2026-27(Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a master agreement, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,765,820 payable from federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Orange County Social Services grant funds, for a four-year period expiring June 30, 2027, with a school or training provider listed on the State Employment Training Provider List (ETPL), to deliver occupational skills training on an as needed basis to unemployed and low-income individuals, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
  2. Approve schools and training programs listed on the State of California’s Eligible Training Provider List to be used on an as needed basis to provide occupational training under the guidelines of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
11
Consent Calendar

Grant an Easement to Southern California Edison to Allow Underground Power to Serve a Traffic Signal (Non-General Fund)

2:41:23
  • The easement to Southern California Edison for underground power to a traffic signal, back after being pulled from the April agenda.2:43:06
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Easement Deed granting Southern California Edison the right to own, place, and maintain power conduits and conductors underground to serve APN 016-035-14
12
Consent Calendar

Award a Purchase Order to Landscape Structures, Inc. to Provide and Install a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park in…

3:10:43
  • A purchase order to Landscape Structures for a universally accessible playground at Thornton Park.3:10:20
  • It passed seven votes to nothing.3:10:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
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Award a Purchase Order to Landscape Structures, Inc. to Provide and Install a Universally Accessible Playground at Thornton Park in the Amount of $2,042,277 (Specification No. 23-059) (Project No. 23-2602) (General and Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment to Landscape Structures, Inc. to furnish and install a universally accessible playground at Thornton Park in the amount of $2,042,277, plus a contingency of $306,342 for a total amount not to exceed $2,348,619, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
13
Consent Calendar

Award a Purchase Order to Amtech Elevator Services to Replace the Elevator Cylinder at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center…

2:41:23
  • A purchase order to Amtech to replace the lift cylinder at the regional transportation centre.2:43:06
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Award a Purchase Order to Amtech Elevator Services to Replace the Elevator Cylinder at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center in the Amount of $141,945 (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize a one-time Purchase Order and payment to Amtech Elevator Services for the replacement of the elevator cylinder at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center in the amount of $141,945, plus a contingency of $30,900 for a total amount not to exceed $172,845, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
14
Consent Calendar

Award a Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. in the Amount of $978,455 for the Glenwood Place Water Improvements Project…

3:12:44
  • A construction contract of $978,455 with Vido Samarzich for the Glenwood Place water improvements.3:12:55
  • Members asked that residents and businesses be told the timeline in advance, since water main works take a long time.3:13:02
  • It passed seven votes to nothing.3:19:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
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Award a Construction Contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. in the Amount of $978,455 for the Glenwood Place Water Improvements Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $1,300,000 (Project No. 23-6476) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $978,455 for the construction of the Glenwood Place Water Improvements 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
  2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,300,000, which includes $978,455 for the construction contract, $146,768 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $174,777 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  3. Determine these actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2023-26 was filed for the project
15
Consent Calendar

Award a Construction Contract to Pacific Hydrotech Corp. in the Amount of $12,795,865 for the Well 32 Rehabilitation Project, with…

2:41:23
  • A construction contract of $12,795,865 with Pacific Hydrotech to rehabilitate Well 32.2:43:06
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Award a Construction Contract to Pacific Hydrotech Corp. in the Amount of $12,795,865 for the Well 32 Rehabilitation Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $16,634,625 (Project No. 13-6433) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Award a construction contract to Pacific Hydrotech Corp., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $12,795,865 for construction of the Well 32 Rehabilitation Project, for a term beginning May 2, 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
  2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $16,634,625, which includes $12,795,865 for the construction contract, $1,224,820 for contract management, $694,560 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $1,919,380 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work
16
Consent Calendar

Approve Agreements with Johnson-Frank & Associates, Inc., Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., and Towill, Inc. for On-Call…

2:41:23
  • On-call land surveying agreements with three firms.2:43:06
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Approve Agreements with Johnson-Frank & Associates, Inc., Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., and Towill, Inc. for On-Call Professional Land Surveying Services, with an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,450,000 for Three-Year Terms (RFP No. 19-090) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute federal Caltrans agreements with Johnson-Frank & Associates, Inc., Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., and Towill, Inc. to provide on-call land surveying services on an as-needed basis, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $950,000 for a three-year term beginning May 2, 2023 and expiring May 1, 2026, with an option 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 non-federal agreements with Johnson-Frank & Associates, Inc., Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., and Towill, Inc. to provide On-Call Land Surveying Services on an as-needed basis, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for a three-year term beginning May 2, 2023 and expiring May 1, 2026, with an option 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 an Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $410,000 for the Landscape Architectural…

3:13:48
  • An agreement of up to $410,000 with David Evans and Associates for landscape architectural design.2:43:06
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
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Approve an Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $410,000 for the Landscape Architectural Design Services for a New Park at 10th St. and Flower St. for a Three-Year Term (Project No. 22-1342) (Revive Santa Ana Program)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. to provide design, development of contract documents, and construction support for the proposed 10 th and Flower Park project in the amount of $369,455, with a contingency of $40,545 for a total amount not to exceed $410,000, for a three-year term beginning May 2, 2023 and expiring May 1, 2026, with an option for two, one-year extensions, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
18
Consent Calendar

Amend Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for Design and Construction Support Services for the Standard – McFadden Park…

3:14:33
  • A larger agreement with David Evans and Associates for design and construction support on the Standard and McFadden park project.3:14:37
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Amend Agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. for Design and Construction Support Services for the Standard – McFadden Park Project by an Additional $50,000 for the Remainder of the Agreement Term (Project No. 20-2729) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the agreement with David Evans and Associates, Inc. to provide design, development, and contract documents for the proposed Standard-McFadden Park project, to increase the contract by $43,505, with an approximate 15 percent contingency, for a total not to exceed amount of $50,000, for the remainder of the agreement term through August 16, 2024, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
19
Consent Calendar

Approve Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., CWE, IDS Group, Inc., J. Smith & T. Muli, Inc., KPFF Consulting…

2:41:23
  • On-call agreements with eight engineering and planning firms.2:43:06
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Approve Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., CWE, IDS Group, Inc., J. Smith & T. Muli, Inc., KPFF Consulting Engineers, Psomas, Shannon & Wilson, Tait & Associates, Inc., and Willdan Engineering for On-Call Engineering Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $5,000,000 for up to a Five-Year Term (General and Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with AESCO, Inc., Alta Planning + Design, Inc., CWE; IDS Group, Inc., J. Smith & T. Muli, Inc., KPFF Consulting Engineers, Psomas, Shannon & Wilson, Tait & Associates, Inc., and Willdan Engineering, to provide on-call engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $5,000,000, for a three-year term beginning May 2, 2023 and expiring May 1, 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)
20
Consent Calendar

Approve Agreements with Bruce Anderson Enterprises, Inc. dba A’s Construction, EBS General Engineering, Inc., Palp, Inc. dba Excel…

2:42:36
  • On-call paving and construction agreements with several contractors, with one member abstaining in part.2:42:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
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Approve Agreements with Bruce Anderson Enterprises, Inc. dba A’s Construction, EBS General Engineering, Inc., Palp, Inc. dba Excel Paving Co., Hardy & Harper, Inc., Vido Samarzich, Inc., and We R Builders, Inc. for Emergency Asphalt and Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) Services for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $3,000,000 for up to a Five-Year Term (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Bruce Anderson Enterprises, Inc. dba A’s Construction, EBS General Engineering, Inc., Palp, Inc. dba Excel Paving Co., Hardy & Harper, Inc., Vido Samarzich, Inc., and We R Builders, Inc. to provide on-call asphalt and concrete placement services for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a three-year term beginning May 2, 2023 and expiring May 1, 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)
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Consent Calendar

Approve Amendment to Agreement with TSYS Merchant Solutions, LLC DBA Global Payments, Inc. for Online Debit and Credit Card and…

2:41:23
  • An amendment to the agreement with Global Payments for card and electronic payment processing.2:43:06
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Approve Amendment to Agreement with TSYS Merchant Solutions, LLC DBA Global Payments, Inc. for Online Debit and Credit Card and Electronic Fund Transfer Automated Clearing House (ACH) Merchant Payment Processing Services, Support and Maintenance, and Purchase of Point-of-Sale Payment Terminals for a New Agreement Amount Not to Exceed $2,022,400

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with TSYS Merchant Solutions, LLC, doing business as Global Payments, Inc., for online debit and credit card payment processing, electronic fund transfer Automated Clearing House (“ACH”) payment processing, support and maintenance, and purchase of payment terminals. The amendment includes a base contract increase in the amount of $4,000 and general contingency increase in the amount of $120,000, for a new agreement amount not to exceed $2,022,400. The not to exceed amount includes a general contingency of $362,400 over the maximum life of the agreement. The amendment adds a base term commencing May 2, 2023 and expiring December 31, 2025, with provision for two renewal options (a three-year and a one-year), subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with HCI Systems, Inc. for Fire Alarm System Devices Upgrade, Testing, Inspection, and Repair Services (General Fund)

2:41:23
  • An agreement with HCI Systems to upgrade, test and repair fire alarm devices.2:43:06
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Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with HCI Systems, Inc. for upgrades to the fire alarm system devices at the Police Administration and Jail Buildings and testing and inspection services for a three-year period from May 2, 2023 to June 30, 2026 in the amount of $837,792, plus a contingency of $40,000, for a total amount not to exceed $877,792, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
  2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program to include the Fire Alarm System Devices Upgrade project
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Consent Calendar

Adopt a Resolution for Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program Funding in the Amount of $5,113,750

2:41:23
  • A resolution accepting $5,113,750 of homeland security grant money for 2023.2:43:06
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Official recommendation
  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CHIEF OF POLICE OR THEIR DESIGNEE(S) TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE FY2023 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE FUNDING PROGRAM (authorizing the City Manager and/or the Chief of Police or their designee(s), to apply for the FY 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative grant and upon award, enter into an agreement with the State of California, California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the period September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2026, in the amount of $5,113,750, of which $835,000 is obligated to the Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center (Agreement No. 2023-XXX))
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Consent Calendar

Resolution Accepting the Donation of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Focused Amenities at Madison Park and…

3:16:11
  • A resolution accepting donated science and technology play equipment at Madison Park and Angels community park.2:43:06
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Resolution Accepting the Donation of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Focused Amenities at Madison Park and Angels Community Park from the University of California Irvine School of Education, and a Donation Agreement with the University of California Irvine School of Education for the Installation of these Amenities at Madison Park and Angels Community Park

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-XXX A RE S O L U T I O N OF T H E CI T Y COU N CIL OF T HE CI T Y OF SAN T A ANA AC C EPTING T HE DONA T I O N OF SCIEN C E, T EC H NO L O G Y , ENGINEERING, AND M A T HEM A T ICS ( S TEM) FOC U SED A M ENI T I E S F R OM T HE U N I V E RSI T Y OF C A L IFO R NI A , IRVINE SC H O OL OF ED U CA T I O N TO P R OMO T E S T EM L EA R NING O P PO R T U N I T I ES A T M ADISON P ARK AND A NGE L S CO MM U N ITY PARK
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a donation agreement with The Regents of the University of California, Irvine School of Education for the installation of the STEM-focused amenities at Madison Park and Angels Community Park. The amenities are valued at approximately $249,000 and will come at no cost to the City. The agreement is valid from April 18, 2023, through December 31, 2023, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Adopt Resolution for State of California Grant and Approve Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing $9,000,000 of State Grant Funds for…

2:41:23
  • A resolution and appropriation recognising $9,000,000 of state grant money for a modernisation project.2:43:06
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Adopt Resolution for State of California Grant and Approve Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing $9,000,000 of State Grant Funds for the Modernization of the Santa Ana Civic Center

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-XXX A RE S O L U T I O N OF T H E CI T Y COU N CIL OF T HE C I T Y OF SAN T A ANA APPR OV ING APP L I C ATION FOR SPECIFI E D GRANT F U N D S F R OM BU D G E T A C T 2 02 2 / 2 3 ( BU D G E T ACT OF 2 0 22 , A B 1 7 9 , C H AP T ER 2 49 , CO N T R OL S EC T I O N 19 . 5 6 , I T EM 3 7 9 0 - 101 -0 001 (K) O T HER CO MM U N I T Y SERVICE S , (2 4 ) $ 9 , 0 0 0 , 0 0 0 T O T HE C I T Y O F SA N T A A N A FOR T HE M ODER N IZ A T I ON OF T HE S A N T A ANA CI V IC CEN T ER (SAC C ) )
  2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing State of California Grant Funds in the amount of $9,000,000. (requires five affirmative votes)
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Consent Calendar

Adopt Ordinance No. NS-3039 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION…

2:41:23
  • Second reading and adoption of the ordinance requiring contractors to disclose their subcontractors.2:43:06
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Adopt Ordinance No. NS-3039 – 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) First reading at the April 18, 2023 City Council meeting, approved by a vote of 7-0. Published in the Orange County Reporter on April 21, 2023

Official recommendation
  1. Place ordinance for second reading and adopt
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Public Hearings Public Comments

Public hearing: Approve the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME…

3:23:08
  • A hearing on next year's federal grant plan, covering $4,808,057 of community development block grant money, $1,605,667 of home investment money with $6,180,123 reallocated from earlier years, and $447,249 for emergency shelter.3:28:37
  • One allocation was voted on separately so that Mayor Amezcua could recuse herself, and it passed six votes to nothing.3:29:11
  • Mayor Pro Tem Lopez asked why four nonprofits had turned down awards, and staff said the accounting and paperwork were beyond their capacity.3:31:36
  • Councilmember Phan established that $500,000 of the housing money goes to home repairs through Habitat for Humanity, that any low income resident can apply, and that mobile homes qualify.3:33:14
  • She and Mayor Amezcua asked that older residents and mobile home parks be told by post rather than email.3:34:42
  • Mayor Pro Tem Lopez established that countywide organisations must enrol the full number of Santa Ana residents they are funded for.3:37:18
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Public Hearing – Approve the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and Emergency Solutions Grant, and Authorize Submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Legal Notice published in the Orange County Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on March 20, 2023

Official recommendation
  1. Approve the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Action Plan and authorize submission to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
  2. Approve the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budgets for the Community Development Block Grant program in the total amount of $4,808,057; HOME Investment Partnerships grant in the amount of $1,605,667 from Grant Year 2023 allocation and a re-allocation of $6,180,123 in prior year program funds; and Emergency Solutions Grant in the amount of $447,249 from Grant Year 2023 allocation. All proposed activities’ budgets will be proportionally increased or decreased from the estimated funding levels to match actual allocation amounts
  3. Direct the City Attorney to finalize and authorize the City Manager to execute memorandums of understandings with various city departments awarded funds as part of the approved Community Development Block Grant program budget for a term beginning July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
  4. Direct the City Attorney to finalize and authorize the City Manager to execute a memorandum of understanding with the Santa Ana Police Department and agreements with non-profit homeless service providers awarded funds as part of the approved Emergency Solutions Grant program budget for a term beginning July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
  5. Direct the City Attorney to finalize and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to the current Community Development Block Grant subrecipient agreements for America on Track, The Delhi Center, and the Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
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Work Study Session

Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Work Study Session

3:38:21
  • A two hour workshop on the 2023-24 budget, ahead of a dedicated session on 11 May.3:38:22
  • Staff reported seven community budget meetings across all wards with 71 people attending, but more than 1,000 responses through the online tools.3:39:02
  • Councilmember Vazquez said any youth programme is crime reduction, and asked for libraries, teen centres and digital libraries to be counted as such.4:05:31
  • Councilmember Hernandez backed more park land, asked that local boxing and jiu jitsu coaches be brought into the athletic league's martial arts programme, and asked that cannabis operators share the cost of the proposed festival.4:12:23
  • Councilmember Phan questioned the cost per attendee of city events, said Ward 1 has three after school programmes for 55,000 residents, and would not support extra money for animal control on top of the $2,500,000 already spent.4:26:27
  • Mayor Pro Tem Lopez asked for a Measure X sunset plan this year, for progress on skate parks, and for cameras at problem intersections.4:37:03
  • Councilmember Bacerra asked that the eight extra police officers be revisited at mid-year and that two patrol officers be assigned to downtown.4:50:47
  • Councilmember Penaloza asked staff to look at the Mission Viejo animal shelter, which he said runs on about three million dollars a year.5:05:19
  • Mayor Amezcua reported no reply at all from the school board president or superintendent about sharing crossing guard costs.4:32:35
  • She raised safety at the proposed cannabis festival and was told it would be an adults only event.5:21:44
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Official recommendation
  1. Discuss and provide direction to staff
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Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Directing the City Attorney and City Manager to Make a Public Report on the Homeless Federal Agreement and the…

5:35:47
  • Mayor Amezcua asked the city attorney and city manager to report publicly on the federal homeless agreement and what happens to funding, cleanups and shelter when it expires.5:35:49
  • She postponed the discussion for thirty days because the city is resolving litigation about its shelter.5:37:18
  • Councilmember Penaloza said he wants to see the information.5:37:33
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Discuss and Consider Directing the City Attorney and City Manager to Make a Public Report on the Homeless Federal Agreement and the City’s Plans to Address Enforcement and Impacts Related to the Upcoming Expiration of the Agreement as it Relates to Funding, Clean-Ups, and Shelter Services – Mayor Amezcua

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Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss Request to “Call Up” Planning Commission Item Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-09, Request to Upgrade the Existing Type 41…

3:19:49
  • A request to call up a planning commission decision on a conditional use permit for an upgraded alcohol licence.3:22:41
  • The council voted seven to nothing to set it for a hearing before them.3:22:43
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Discuss Request to “Call Up” Planning Commission Item Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-09, Request to Upgrade the Existing Type 41 On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License to a Type 47 On-Sale Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) License to Allow the On-Premises Sale of Beer, Wine, and Distilled Spirits at an Existing Eating Establishment Located at 1208 East McFadden Avenue located within the Planned Shopping Center (C4) Zoning District (Mariscos Hector Sports Grill) and Consider Scheduling a Public Hearing – Councilmember Penaloza

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Council Comments Ab1234 Disclosure

April 26 – 28, 2023 Mayor Pro Tem Lopez – NALEO Policy Institute on Economic Mobility Conference in New York, NY

5:41:05
  • Mayor Pro Tem Lopez reported attending a national policy institute on economic mobility in New York at the end of April.5:41:09
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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

5:38:47
  • A routine item excusing absent housing authority members.5:38:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
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Consent Calendar

Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023

5:38:47
  • The quarterly report on the housing choice voucher programme for the first three months of 2023.5:38:58
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the period of January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023
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