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29August
2023
Special City Council Meeting · One key issue

With Mayor Amezcua absent, a three year policy manual contract for the police department tied three votes to three twice and failed, so no action was taken.

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Brief

What happened

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

  1. 01

    Councilmember Hernandez said decisions about life and death should not be written by a private company used by more than 8,000 agencies, and asked staff for alternatives.

    2:27:04
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 14

    Approve Master Service Agreement with Lexipol, LLC to Provide Policy Manual Maintenance and Support to the Police Department…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Said the firm holds too much sway over police policy statewide without public input.

    2:36:46
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Voted against the agreement.

    3:33:58
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Said policy that decides life and death should not be bought from a private firm.

    2:27:04
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Said the chief's answers were reassuring and that dropping it would cost more in legal work.

    2:53:13
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Voted to approve the agreement.

    3:32:17
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Voted to approve the agreement.

    3:32:17
  2. 02

    The chief of police answered that the manual is a framework the department adapts, and that the policies are published on the city website.

    2:40:03
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 14

    Approve Master Service Agreement with Lexipol, LLC to Provide Policy Manual Maintenance and Support to the Police Department…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Said the firm holds too much sway over police policy statewide without public input.

    2:36:46
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Voted against the agreement.

    3:33:58
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Said policy that decides life and death should not be bought from a private firm.

    2:27:04
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Said the chief's answers were reassuring and that dropping it would cost more in legal work.

    2:53:13
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Voted to approve the agreement.

    3:32:17
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Voted to approve the agreement.

    3:32:17
  3. 03

    Councilmember Phan said the answers she received were reassuring, and that without the contract the city would be hiring lawyers to do the same work.

    2:53:13
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 14

    Approve Master Service Agreement with Lexipol, LLC to Provide Policy Manual Maintenance and Support to the Police Department…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Said the firm holds too much sway over police policy statewide without public input.

    2:36:46
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Voted against the agreement.

    3:33:58
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Said policy that decides life and death should not be bought from a private firm.

    2:27:04
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Said the chief's answers were reassuring and that dropping it would cost more in legal work.

    2:53:13
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Voted to approve the agreement.

    3:32:17
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Voted to approve the agreement.

    3:32:17
  4. 04

    The council adopted a resolution supporting a state bill that would stop people being handed to immigration enforcement at the end of a sentence.

    3:36:52
    Immigration
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 18

    Resolution Declaring Support of the HOME Act AB1306

    Open agenda item →

    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    Council Member Fran. Thank you, Mayor Pro Tem. I want to thank all the speakers who came to speak today regarding the Home Act. I am a very proud refugee, a very proud immigrant, and I think at this time the only person serving on this dais who is a refugee.…

    3:37:46
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember

    Instead of reaping the benefits and reforms approved by California legislature, immigrants under custody are now transferred to ICE, facing double punishment through detention and deportation. The unjust act of deportation after serving their sentencing is…

    3:37:04
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem

    back and be better thank you thank you Councilwoman fan we are now moving on to the business calendar item number 20 is the first reading of the ordinance madam city manager may we have the staff report certainly mayor pretend we do

    3:40:44
  5. 05

    Councilmember Phan, the only refugee on the dais, said sanctuary protections matter to her personally.

    3:37:46
    Immigration
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 18

    Resolution Declaring Support of the HOME Act AB1306

    Open agenda item →

    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    Council Member Fran. Thank you, Mayor Pro Tem. I want to thank all the speakers who came to speak today regarding the Home Act. I am a very proud refugee, a very proud immigrant, and I think at this time the only person serving on this dais who is a refugee.…

    3:37:46
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember

    Instead of reaping the benefits and reforms approved by California legislature, immigrants under custody are now transferred to ICE, facing double punishment through detention and deportation. The unjust act of deportation after serving their sentencing is…

    3:37:04
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem

    back and be better thank you thank you Councilwoman fan we are now moving on to the business calendar item number 20 is the first reading of the ordinance madam city manager may we have the staff report certainly mayor pretend we do

    3:40:44
  6. 06

    Councilmember Phan also asked staff whether the rent stabilization ordinance could be made amendable only by a supermajority, and the city attorney said there is limited legal room for it.

    4:03:35
    HousingYouth & education
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 21

    Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for City Council’s consideration to amend the City of Santa…

    Open agenda item →

    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    Thank you, and thank you to all the speakers, letters, commenters. I really do appreciate getting insight from you and information. So this item is pretty simple. it is to continue to protect our rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance. I do want…

    3:57:32
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    and later helped open the library at saddleback high school she worked with the rotary and kiwanis clubs here in san anna to assist students in need and believe it or not she is actively a part of of restoring her family's home on North Baker in Washington…

    4:13:21
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem

    It's going to be a day full of music, joy, getting to know your neighbors, food, and of course dancing. So I invite all of you to come out and support that event. Also, tomorrow we're having a ceremonial grand opening with one of our local businesses…

    4:23:44
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember

    In addition to all this, we, the city council, were under attack from the California Apartment Association. This is a threat. they're coming they're coming after two council members came after two didn't make it a one but they're coming after our mayor pro tem…

    4:00:46
  7. 07

    Councilmember Bacerra said the charter allows any ordinance to be changed by four votes and that the idea is simply not lawful.

    4:01:48
    HousingYouth & education
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 21

    Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for City Council’s consideration to amend the City of Santa…

    Open agenda item →

    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    Thank you, and thank you to all the speakers, letters, commenters. I really do appreciate getting insight from you and information. So this item is pretty simple. it is to continue to protect our rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance. I do want…

    3:57:32
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    and later helped open the library at saddleback high school she worked with the rotary and kiwanis clubs here in san anna to assist students in need and believe it or not she is actively a part of of restoring her family's home on North Baker in Washington…

    4:13:21
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem

    It's going to be a day full of music, joy, getting to know your neighbors, food, and of course dancing. So I invite all of you to come out and support that event. Also, tomorrow we're having a ceremonial grand opening with one of our local businesses…

    4:23:44
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember

    In addition to all this, we, the city council, were under attack from the California Apartment Association. This is a threat. they're coming they're coming after two council members came after two didn't make it a one but they're coming after our mayor pro tem…

    4:00:46
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Focus

Where they differed

Splits in votes or reasoning

Split voteon “Approve Master Service Agreement with Lexipol, LLC to Provide Policy Manual Maintenance and Support to the Police Department…”3:33:58

The police policy manual contract tied three votes to three twice with the mayor absent, so it failed and no action was taken.

Benjamin Vazquez
Benjamin VazquezVoted no2:36:46

Said the firm holds too much sway over police policy statewide without public input.

Jessie Lopez
Jessie LopezVoted no3:33:58

Voted against the agreement.

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no2:27:04

Said policy that decides life and death should not be bought from a private firm.

Thai Viet Phan
Thai Viet PhanVoted yes2:53:13

Said the chief's answers were reassuring and that dropping it would cost more in legal work.

Phil Bacerra
Phil BacerraVoted yes3:32:17

Voted to approve the agreement.

David Penaloza
David PenalozaVoted yes3:32:17

Voted to approve the agreement.

Agenda

Every item

21 items in agenda order

1
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua and Councilmember Penaloza to the Orange County Hunger Alliance declaring September 2023 as…

47:23
  • Mayor Amezcua and Councilmember Penaloza presented a proclamation to the Orange County Hunger Alliance for Hunger Action Month.48:08
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent block
Full official agenda title

Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua and Councilmember Penaloza to the Orange County Hunger Alliance declaring September 2023 as Hunger Action Month

2
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez to the City’s Housing Division Team for Outstanding Contributions to…

47:04
  • Mayor Pro Tem Lopez presented certificates to the city's housing division team.47:04
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recording
Full official agenda title

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez to the City’s Housing Division Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to VietRISE for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

47:23
  • Councilmember Vazquez presented a certificate to VietRISE, which helped the city set up its rent board and rental registry and works across the Vietnamese, Mexican and Central American communities.52:42
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent block
4
Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

2:18:09
  • A routine item excusing members who missed earlier meetings, approved with the rest of the consent calendar.2:19:37
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
5
Consent Calendar

Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of June 30, 2023

2:18:13
  • The quarterly report on the city's investments to the end of June.2:19:37
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file
6
Consent Calendar

City’s Response to Grand Jury Report Regarding Human Sex Trafficking in Orange County

2:18:13
  • The city's response to the county grand jury's report on human sex trafficking in Orange County.2:19:37
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department, City Manager’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve City of Santa Ana's responses to the Grand Jury's Findings and Recommendations of the 2022-2023 Orange County Grand Jury Report-Human Sex Trafficking in OC pursuant to Penal Code sections 933 and 933.05
7
Consent Calendar

Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds in the Amount of $300,000 to an Existing Construction…

2:18:13
BudgetTransportation
  • An appropriation and a $300,000 change order on an existing contract.2:19:37
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds in the Amount of $300,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $4,140,200, for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 22-23 Project (Project No. 23-6907) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prior year fund balance $300,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriating the same amount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account for FY 2022-2023 capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes) Approve change order to construction contract and an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amount of $743,100 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a total Construction Delivery Cost of $4,140,200, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program for $300,000 for construction contingency funds, for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 2022-23 (Project No. 23-6907)
8
Consent Calendar

Award a Construction Contract to All American Asphalt in the Amount of $1,564,835 for the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Warner…

2:18:13
TransportationEnvironment & water
  • A construction contract of $1,564,835 with All American Asphalt to rehabilitate Grand Avenue.2:19:37
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Award a Construction Contract to All American Asphalt in the Amount of $1,564,835 for the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Warner Avenue to Edinger Avenue Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,113,000 (Project No. 22-6987) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the reallocation of SB1 funds from the Euclid Rehabilitation from McFadden Avenue to First Street Improvement Project for a total of $570,870 to the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Warner Avenue to Edinger Avenue Project to complete the project funding requirement
  2. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,564,835, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Warner Avenue to Edinger Avenue Project, for a term beginning August 29, 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 $2,113,000, which includes $1,564,835 for the construction contract; $234,900 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $313,265 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  4. 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-2022-6 was filed for the project
9
Consent Calendar

Award a Construction Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the Amount of $1,400,000 for the Alton Avenue Rehabilitation from Main…

2:18:13
Environment & water
  • A construction contract of $1,400,000 with Hardy and Harper to rehabilitate Alton Avenue.2:19:37
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Award a Construction Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the Amount of $1,400,000 for the Alton Avenue Rehabilitation from Main Street to Standard Avenue Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $1,750,000 (Project No. 21-6975) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the reallocation of SB1 funds from the Euclid Rehabilitation from First Street to Hazard Avenue Improvement Project for a total amount of $1,037,000 to the Alton Avenue Rehabilitation from Main Street to Standard Avenue Project to complete the project funding requirement
  2. Award a construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,400,000, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Alton Avenue Rehabilitation from Main Street to Standard Avenue Project for a term beginning August 29, 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 $1,750,000, which includes $1,400,000 for the construction contract; $210, 000 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $140,000 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  4. 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-2021-43 was filed for the project
10
Consent Calendar

Award a Construction Contract to Kalban, Inc. in the Amount of $3,037,800 for the Alley Improvements Program with an Estimated…

2:18:13
Environment & water
  • A construction contract of $3,037,800 with Kalban for the alley improvements programme.2:19:37
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Award a Construction Contract to Kalban, Inc. in the Amount of $3,037,800 for the Alley Improvements Program with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $4,252,820 (Project No. 23-6910) (M2 Local Fairshare) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the reallocation of unspent Measure M2 Local Fairshare funds from various projects: $143,017 from Alley Improvement Program FY2018-19, $818,083 from Alley Improvement Program FY2021-22 for a total of $961,100 to the Alley Improvements Program Project to complete the project’s funding requirement
  2. Award a construction contract to Kalban, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $ 3,037,800 , subject to a change order (not-to-exceed 25 percent of the base bid) in accordance with the 2021 Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction for construction of the Alley Improvements Program Project, for the term beginning August 29, 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 $4,252,820 , which includes $ 3,037,800 for the construction contract; $455,670 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $759,350 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  4. 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-2022-118 was filed for the project 23-6910
11
Consent Calendar

Approve Agreement with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., DBA Athens Services to Provide Street Sweeping Services, for a Total Amount Not…

2:20:07
  • A street sweeping agreement with Athens Services, the contract staff had said in March would have to go out to tender because of prevailing wage rules.2:26:42
  • It passed six votes to nothing with the mayor absent.2:26:42
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Approve Agreement with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc., DBA Athens Services to Provide Street Sweeping Services, for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $64,572,750 for up to 15 Years (Specification No. 23-007) (General Fund and Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Athens Services to provide street sweeping services at a base amount of $3,913,500, with an annual contingency of $391,350, for a total annual amount of $4,304,850, plus allowance for an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index, for a ten-year initial term totaling $43,048,500, beginning on July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2034, with an option for one, five-year extension totaling $21,524,250, for an aggregate amount not to exceed $64,572,750, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
12
Consent Calendar

Approve a License Agreement with The Legacy Fund for Use of 10th Street Right of Way (Non-General Fund)

2:18:13
Youth & education
  • A licence letting the Legacy Fund use part of the 10th Street right of way.2:19:37
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a license agreement with The Legacy Fund, a nonprofit public benefit organization, for use of public right-of-way on 10th Street between Main Street and Sycamore Street for improvements for the use and benefit of Orange County School of Arts students, staff, and faculty, for a 10-year term with two optional five-year extensions, with a $3,000 annual license fee paid to the City, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
13
Consent Calendar

Approve Agreement with Volcan Advertising & Entertainment for Music Entertainment at the Fiestas Patrias Event in the Amount of…

2:18:13
Parks & libraries
  • An agreement with Volcan Advertising and Entertainment for music at the Fiestas Patrias event.2:19:37
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockParks, Recreation, and Community Services
Full official agenda title

Approve Agreement with Volcan Advertising & Entertainment for Music Entertainment at the Fiestas Patrias Event in the Amount of $122,000 (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Volcan Advertising & Entertainment to provide musical entertainment at the Fiestas Patrias event, in the amount of $122,000, beginning August 29, 2023 through September 30, 2023, subject to non-substantive change approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
14
Consent Calendar

Approve Master Service Agreement with Lexipol, LLC to Provide Policy Manual Maintenance and Support to the Police Department…

2:27:01
Split voteSee member positions →
  • A three year agreement of up to $175,573 with Lexipol to maintain and support the police department's policy manual.2:27:07
  • Councilmember Hernandez, who pulled the same firm's contract a year earlier, said policies that decide life and death should be written with the community rather than bought from a company used by more than 8,000 agencies.2:27:04
  • Councilmember Vazquez said the firm has a hold on police policy across California without public input, and asked staff to find alternatives.2:36:46
  • The chief of police said the manual is a framework the department adapts to its own practice, and that every policy is on the city website.2:40:03
  • Councilmember Phan said the detail she was given was reassuring and that dropping the contract would mean paying lawyers to do the same work.2:53:13
  • Two motions each tied three votes to three, so the agreement failed and no action was taken.3:33:58
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPolice Department
Full official agenda title

Approve Master Service Agreement with Lexipol, LLC to Provide Policy Manual Maintenance and Support to the Police Department (General Fund and Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Lexipol, LLC, for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026, to provide policy manual maintenance, support, and training services to the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $175,573.29, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
15
Consent Calendar

Approve Agreement with Filler Security Strategies, Inc. in the Amount of $56,750 to Provide a Revision to the Three-Year Countywide…

2:18:13
Public safety
  • An agreement of $56,750 with Filler Security Strategies to revise a three year plan.2:19:37
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
Full official agenda title

Approve Agreement with Filler Security Strategies, Inc. in the Amount of $56,750 to Provide a Revision to the Three-Year Countywide Homeland Security Grants Strategy (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Filler Security Strategies, Inc., for the period of August 29, 2023 through March 31, 2024, to provide a revision to the Countywide Homeland Security Grants Strategy in an amount not to exceed $56,750, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
16
Consent Calendar

Amend Agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group, LLC (BFSG) for Plan and Investment Advisory Services Pertaining to the 457…

2:18:13
  • An amended agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group for investment advice on employee plans.2:19:37
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Full official agenda title

Amend Agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group, LLC (BFSG) for Plan and Investment Advisory Services Pertaining to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan to Add Participant Planning and Consulting Services at No Additional Cost

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group, LLC to provide Participant Planning and Consulting Services at no additional cost, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX)
17
Consent Calendar

City Attorney Evaluation and Resolution to Reflect Positive Performance

2:18:13
  • A resolution recording a positive performance evaluation for the city attorney.2:19:37
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Attorney’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution to reflect an Exceeds Expectations performance evaluation conducted on August 15, 2023 and acknowledge retainer adjustment of $25,000 per the existing Legal Services Agreement with Best Best and Krieger LLP for City Attorney and Special Counsel Legal Services. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AFFIRMING A POSITIVE CITY ATTORNEY EVALUATION AND ACKNOWLEDGING A RETAINER INCREASE PURSUANT TO THE EXISTING RESTATED LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR CITY ATTORNEY SERVICES
18
Consent Calendar

Resolution Declaring Support of the HOME Act AB1306

3:36:43
Immigration
  • A resolution supporting the HOME Act, a state bill on immigration enforcement after release from custody.3:36:52
  • Councilmember Vazquez said immigrants in custody face a double punishment of detention and deportation after serving their sentences.3:36:52
  • Councilmember Phan spoke as the only refugee on the dais about why sanctuary protections matter to her.3:37:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Manager’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution declaring support of Assembly Bill 1306 (Carrillo) - State Government: Immigration Enforcement. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1306 (The HOME Act)
19
Consent Calendar

Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in…

2:18:13
Bristol StreetLand useEnvironment & water
  • Authorisation for the planning division to notify the county airport land use commission, with Councilmember Phan recused.2:19:49
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPlanning and Building Agency
Full official agenda title

Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in Accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b) for a Proposed Mixed-Use Development Project Located on the 41-Acre Site at 3600 South Bristol Street Currently Undergoing Public Review and Entitlements Processing with the City

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning Division to initiate the preparation and drafting of findings and determination overruling the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency associated with a proposed mixed-use development project on a 41-acre site located at 3600 South Bristol Street and to provide notice in accordance with Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission and the State of California Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics. RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH A PROPOSED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON A 41-ACRE SITE LOCATED AT 3600 SOUTH BRISTOL STREET AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL (includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines as the proposed action will not have a significant effect on the environment)
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Ordinance Amending Article VII, Prima Facie Speed Limits, of Chapter 36 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Establishing Speed Limits on…

3:40:59
  • First reading of an ordinance setting speed limits on a number of streets.3:57:11
  • It passed five votes to one, with Councilmember Bacerra against.3:57:11
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Ordinance Amending Article VII, Prima Facie Speed Limits, of Chapter 36 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Establishing Speed Limits on Certain Streets and Portions of Streets in the City (Project No. 22-2992) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Article VII, Prima Facie Speed Limits, of Chapter 36 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code establishing speed limits on certain streets and portions of streets in the city. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 36 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS
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Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for City Council’s consideration to amend the City of Santa…

3:57:20
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  • Councilmember Phan asked staff to look at whether the rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance could be amended only by a supermajority of the council.3:57:32
  • Councilmember Vazquez supported it, saying the school district loses 1,500 children a year as families are priced out.3:59:20
  • Councilmember Bacerra opposed it, saying the charter lets any ordinance be adopted or changed by four votes and no wording can override that.4:01:48
  • The city attorney's office said there is limited legal room for such a clause, that the council had used one in the housing ordinance in 2021, and that this case would need a deeper look.4:03:35
  • Mayor Pro Tem Lopez said she would support seeing what staff come back with.4:01:25
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Discuss and consider directing the City Manager to prepare an ordinance for City Council’s consideration to amend the City of Santa Ana’s Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance to require supermajority approval of the total number of Councilmembers for certain future amendments to the ordinance. – Councilmember Phan

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