Council RecordSanta Ana, California
16January
2024
Regular City Council Meeting, Special Housing Authority Meeting, and Special Successor Agency Meeting · One key issue

Choosing a Mayor Pro Tem for 2024 was contested, with two nominations.

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5.9 hours 37 agenda items 30 located in video 49% attributed to a named speaker
Brief

What happened

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

  1. 01

    Councilmember Phan was nominated by Councilmember Bacerra and elected four votes to three.

    3:53:17
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 25

    Election of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Voted against and nominated Councilmember Hernandez instead.

    3:51:51
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Voted against as the outgoing Mayor Pro Tem, and seconded the alternative nomination.

    3:53:31
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Voted against, and was the alternative nominee.

    3:53:09
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes

    Recorded among the ayes in the clerk's tally.

    3:53:17
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Voted for her own nomination and was elected.

    3:53:09
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Nominated Councilmember Phan, framing it in terms of who had held the post before her.

    3:51:27
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Seconded the nomination of Councilmember Phan.

    3:52:56
  2. 02

    Councilmember Hernandez was then nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez and lost three votes to four, supported by the same three members who had opposed the first nomination.

    3:54:03
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 25

    Election of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Voted against and nominated Councilmember Hernandez instead.

    3:51:51
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Voted against as the outgoing Mayor Pro Tem, and seconded the alternative nomination.

    3:53:31
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Voted against, and was the alternative nominee.

    3:53:09
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes

    Recorded among the ayes in the clerk's tally.

    3:53:17
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Voted for her own nomination and was elected.

    3:53:09
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Nominated Councilmember Phan, framing it in terms of who had held the post before her.

    3:51:27
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Seconded the nomination of Councilmember Phan.

    3:52:56
  3. 03

    Councilmember Bacerra framed his nomination in terms of who had held the post before, describing Councilmember Phan as the third Asian American elected to the council.

    3:51:27
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 25

    Election of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted no

    Voted against and nominated Councilmember Hernandez instead.

    3:51:51
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Voted against as the outgoing Mayor Pro Tem, and seconded the alternative nomination.

    3:53:31
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no

    Voted against, and was the alternative nominee.

    3:53:09
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes

    Recorded among the ayes in the clerk's tally.

    3:53:17
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Voted for her own nomination and was elected.

    3:53:09
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted yes

    Nominated Councilmember Phan, framing it in terms of who had held the post before her.

    3:51:27
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Seconded the nomination of Councilmember Phan.

    3:52:56
  4. 04

    The council also held public hearings on a zoning amendment and received the annual financial report.

    2:59:21
    BudgetLand useYouth & education
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 26

    Amendment Application No. 2023-04 and Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-03 for the expansion of Vista Heritage Charter School…

    Open agenda item →

    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    So at this time, let's prepare to vote. Yes, and Mayor, as we are having teleconference participation, we will need to do the votes by roll call. You got it, go ahead. Council Member Becerra? Yes. Council Member Hernandez? Yes. Council Member Penalosa? Yes.…

    2:59:00
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    well thank you for your time and for your public comment we are considering all of the information that is before us today I had the pleasure of touring your school separate to this but I did get a chance to learn about your guys's approach to education your…

    2:56:42
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    question thank you very much do any members of the council need to disclose ex parte communications or are there any questions or comments by the the council at this time. If you'd like to speak, please hit the speakers button and then we'll do three minutes…

    2:46:57
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    Mayor, I'd like to go ahead and move that we approve the two ordinances, the amendment applications for zone changes and the COA. I'll second. and then determine that the CEQA project, per the CEQA guidelines, that the project is exempt from further review.

    2:58:45
How this brief was made

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Focus

Where they differed

Splits in votes or reasoning

Split voteon “Election of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024”3:51:22

The council split four to three over who should serve as Mayor Pro Tem for 2024, across two nominations. Nobody stated a reason on the record; the division shows only in the tallies, which fell the same way both times.

Benjamin Vazquez
Benjamin VazquezVoted no3:51:51

Voted against and nominated Councilmember Hernandez instead.

Jessie Lopez
Jessie LopezVoted no3:53:31

Voted against as the outgoing Mayor Pro Tem, and seconded the alternative nomination.

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted no3:53:09

Voted against, and was the alternative nominee.

Valerie Amezcua
Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes3:53:17

Recorded among the ayes in the clerk's tally.

Thai Viet Phan
Thai Viet PhanVoted yes3:53:09

Voted for her own nomination and was elected.

Phil Bacerra
Phil BacerraVoted yes3:51:27

Nominated Councilmember Phan, framing it in terms of who had held the post before her.

David Penaloza
David PenalozaVoted yes3:52:56

Seconded the nomination of Councilmember Phan.

Agenda

Every item

37 items in agenda order

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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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: In re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Prods. Liability Litigation, United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Charleston Division, Case No. MDL 2:18-mn-2873-RMG

2
Closed Session Items

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property Address: 849 N. Garnsey St., APN…

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CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property Address: 849 N. Garnsey St., APN: 005-142-01 Agency Negotiator: Interim City Manager Tom Hatch Negotiating Party: Carlos J & Olivia Saldivar Terms: Potential Acquisition

3
Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

3:58:17
Labor & workforce
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Jason Motsick, Human Resources Executive Director Employee Organization: Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)

4
Closed Session Items

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957 Title: City Manager

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Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Santa Ana College Football Team for Exceptional Athletic…

2:22:40
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.2:22:40
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Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Santa Ana College Football Team for Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments

2
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Sauvecito Foundation and the Midnite Cruisers for…

2:22:40
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.2:22:40
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Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Sauvecito Foundation and the Midnite Cruisers for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3
Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

3:58:17
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:17
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
4
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 18, 2023

3:58:20
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
5
Consent Calendar

Appointments to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board

3:58:20
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Natasha Milatovich (replacing Bridget Kavanaugh) for a partial four-year term expiring May 31, 2024 and Mat Garcia (replacing Andy Wadhera) for a partial four-year term expiring May 31, 2026 to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board
6
Consent Calendar

Receive and File: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Related Audit Reports, and Measure X…

5:28:03
Sales taxBudget
  • The council received and filed the annual comprehensive financial report for 2022-23.5:28:04
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingFinance and Management Services
Full official agenda title

Receive and File: Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Related Audit Reports, and Measure X Agreed-Upon-Procedures Report

Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file the following audited and separately issued reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023: The Auditor’s unmodified “clean” opinion letter for the fiscal year 2022-23 Audited Financial Statements included in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Government Auditing Standards (GAS) Letter Governance Letter Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Audited Financial Statements The Auditor’s report on the Appropriations Limit (GANN Limit) The Auditor’s report on compliance with the Statement of Investment Policy Measure X Agreed-Upon-Procedures Report
7
Consent Calendar

Receive and File the Certification of Approval by City Engineer of Final Tract Map 2019-02, County Tract Map No. 19064 For 301 and…

3:58:20
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Receive and File the Certification of Approval by City Engineer of Final Tract Map 2019-02, County Tract Map No. 19064 For 301 and 305 North Mountain View Street (Applicant: Olympia Capital Corporation) (No Fiscal Impact)

Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file the certification of approval by City Engineer of the Final Tract Map 2019-02
8
Consent Calendar

Award a Purchase Order Contract to Los Angeles Truck Centers for One Rizon e18L EV Truck, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $237,588 (Bid…

3:58:20
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Award a Purchase Order Contract to Los Angeles Truck Centers for One Rizon e18L EV Truck, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $237,588 (Bid No. 23-190) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $237,588 in prior-year fund balance in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766) Fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Fleet Services-Air Quality Improvement expenditure account. ( Requires five affirmative votes ) Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to Los Angeles Truck Centers for one 2023 Rizon e18L EV Truck, in an amount not to exceed $237,588, including a $20,000 contingency amount
9
Consent Calendar

Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Increase the Agreement Amount by $100,000 for Existing Agreements with AimTD, LLC and…

3:58:20
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Increase the Agreement Amount by $100,000 for Existing Agreements with AimTD, LLC and Transportation Studies, Inc. for a New Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $240,000 (Project Nos. 21-6897, 22-6897, 23-6897, 24-6897) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute second amendments to agreements for traffic counting services with AimTD, LLC and Transportation Studies, Inc., to increase the agreement aggregate amount by an additional $100,000, for a total agreement aggregate amount of $240,000 from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
10
Consent Calendar

Award a Construction Contract to Baker Electric & Renewables LLC in the Amount of $691,335 for the Traffic Signal Installation at…

3:55:53
BudgetTransportation
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:55:53
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
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Award a Construction Contract to Baker Electric & Renewables LLC in the Amount of $691,335 for the Traffic Signal Installation at Chestnut Avenue and Zoo Lane (formerly Elk Lane) with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $864,168 (Project No. 23-6999) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program to include $864,168 of funding in Transportation System Impact Authority (TSIA) Area A and Capital Outlay Fund Parks Improvement funds for the Traffic Signal Installation at Chestnut Avenue and Zoo Lane (formerly Elk Lane)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize Transportation System Impact Authority Area A funds in an amount of $839,168 in the Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account, and appropriate the same amount to the Transportation System Impact Authority Area A, Improvements Other than Buildings expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  3. Authorize budget reallocation of $25,000 in unspent Capital Outlay Fund Parks Improvement account from the Maintenance & Repair Buildings & Ground (No. 24-2600) Project to construction funds for the Traffic Signal Installation at Chestnut Avenue and Zoo Lane (formerly Elk Lane) (No. 23-6999) to complete the project funding requirement
  4. Award a construction contract to Baker Electric & Renewables LLC., the lowest responsive bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $691,335, 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 new Traffic Signal Installation at Chestnut Avenue and Zoo Lane (formerly Elk Lane) Project, for the term beginning December 19, 2023 and ending upon project completion
  5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $864,168, which includes $691,335 for the construction contract, $103,700 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $69,133 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2020-96 was filed for the project 23-6999
11
Consent Calendar

Cooperative Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority for the Operations and Maintenance of the OC Streetcar System…

3:58:58
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:58
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
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Cooperative Agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority for the Operations and Maintenance of the OC Streetcar System (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a cooperative agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for the Operations and Maintenance of the OC Streetcar System for a term beginning on the effective date of this agreement for a period of 50 years, with an optional 20-year extension at the discretion of OCTA (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
12
Consent Calendar

Approve an Agreement with Professional Sports Field Maintenance, Inc. for Infield Maintenance Services at City Parks and Facilities…

4:01:36
BudgetParks & libraries
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:01:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
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Approve an Agreement with Professional Sports Field Maintenance, Inc. for Infield Maintenance Services at City Parks and Facilities in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $2,759,035 (RFP No.23-152) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Professional Sports Fields Maintenance, Inc., for infield maintenance services in an annual amount not-to-exceed $459,839, plus an annual contingency of $91,968, for a total amount not-to-exceed $2,759,035, for a three-year term beginning on February 1, 2024 and expiring January 31, 2027 with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
13
Consent Calendar

Approve an Agreement with RPW Services, Inc. for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Pest Control Services at City Parks and…

3:58:20
BudgetParks & libraries
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Approve an Agreement with RPW Services, Inc. for Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Pest Control Services at City Parks and Facilities in an Amount Not to Exceed $3,966,300 (RFP No. 23-153) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with RPW Services, Inc. for integrated pest management and pest control services in an annual amount not-to-exceed $661,050, plus an annual contingency of $132,210, for a total amount not-to-exceed $3,966,300 for a three-year term beginning on February 1, 2024 and expiring January 31, 2027 with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
14
Consent Calendar

Approve a Takeover Agreement with Great American Insurance Group to Take Over the Santa Ana Zoo Giant River Otter and Primate Trails…

3:58:20
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Approve a Takeover Agreement with Great American Insurance Group to Take Over the Santa Ana Zoo Giant River Otter and Primate Trails Project and Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with CLR Design to Increase the Construction Administration Services Amount by $75,000 for a New Estimated Total Services Cost of $193,000 (Project No. 16-2658) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a takeover agreement with Great American Insurance Group subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works construction, to take over the Santa Ana Zoo Giant River Otter and Primate Trails Project and be responsible for the completion of all work in accordance with the contract (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to the agreement with CLR Design Inc. for construction support services for the Santa Ana Zoo Giant River Otter and Primate Trails Project, to increase the amount by $75,000, for a total agreement amount of $193,000 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
15
Consent Calendar

Approve Aggregate Agreements with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc., Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and…

4:08:35
BudgetParks & libraries
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:08:35
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
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Approve Aggregate Agreements with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc., Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and PCA Arborists & Consultants, Inc. dba Pacific Coast Horticulturists for Landscape Maintenance at City Parks and Facilities in an Aggregate Amount Not-to-Exceed $35,737,920 (RFP No. 23-151) (General Fund and Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate agreements to DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists for landscape maintenance services in an annual aggregate amount not-to-exceed $5,228,321, plus an annual contingency of $1,919,264, for a total aggregate amount not-to-exceed $35,737,920 for a three year term beginning February 1, 2024, and expiring January 31, 2027, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
16
Consent Calendar

First Amendment to the Density Bonus Housing Agreement for Legacy Square

3:58:20
HousingLand use
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Approve a First Amendment to the Density Bonus Housing Agreement with National Community Renaissance of California and Legacy Square, L.P. for the permanent loan conversion of Legacy Square (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
17
Consent Calendar

Approve a First Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana…

3:58:20
BudgetHomelessnessPublic safety
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
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Approve a First Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Memorandum of Understanding with the Santa Ana Police Department HEART Program for Additional Street Outreach and ESG Subrecipient Agreement with Interval House to Provide Emergency Shelter and Supportive Services to Victims of Domestic Violence from the City of Santa Ana

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Santa Ana Police Department Homeless Evaluation Assessment Response Team (HEART) Program Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to increase the amount of the agreement by $32,394.61 for program year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 for additional street outreach activities (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX). Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Interval House Subrecipient Agreement to increase the amount of the agreement by $32,393.00 for program year July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 to provide emergency shelter and supportive services to victims of domestic violence from the City of Santa Ana (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
18
Consent Calendar

Approve an Agreement with Occupational Health Centers of California, a Medical Corporation dba Concentra Medical Centers…

3:58:20
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockHuman Resources
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Approve an Agreement with Occupational Health Centers of California, a Medical Corporation dba Concentra Medical Centers (“Concentra”) to Provide Pre-Employment Medical Services

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Concentra to provide a comprehensive medical services review program in an amount not to exceed $450,000 for a three-year term from January 31, 2024 through January 30, 2027, with the option for the City to grant up to two 1-year renewals of $150,000 each additional year, in an amount not to exceed $750,000 over a five-year term (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
19
Consent Calendar

Second Amendment to Agreement with A1 Party Rental for Event Equipment Rental Services at City Events to Increase the Annual Amount…

3:58:20
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockParks, Recreation, and Community Services
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Second Amendment to Agreement with A1 Party Rental for Event Equipment Rental Services at City Events to Increase the Annual Amount by $45,000 per Year through March 31, 2025, for a Total Increase of $90,000 and New Agreement Total of $540,000 (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to an agreement with A1 Party Rental for event equipment rental services at City events to increase the annual amount by $45,000 per year through March 31, 2025, for a total increase of $90,000 and new agreement total of $540,000 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
20
Consent Calendar

Second Amendment to Agreement with California Barricade Rentals, Inc. for Traffic Control Equipment and Services at City Events to…

3:58:20
BudgetTransportation
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockParks, Recreation, and Community Services
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Second Amendment to Agreement with California Barricade Rentals, Inc. for Traffic Control Equipment and Services at City Events to Increase the Total Agreement Not To Exceed Amount by $185,000 through March 31, 2025, for a New Total Not to Exceed Amount of $400,000 (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the agreement with California Barricade Rentals, Inc. for traffic control equipment and services at City events to increase the total agreement not to exceed amount by $185,000 through March 31, 2025 for a new total not-to-exceed amount of $400,000 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
21
Consent Calendar

Second Amendment to the Agreement with Matchpoint Tennis Academy LLC (“Matchpoint) for the Management, Operation, and Maintenance of…

3:58:20
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockParks, Recreation, and Community Services
Full official agenda title

Second Amendment to the Agreement with Matchpoint Tennis Academy LLC (“Matchpoint) for the Management, Operation, and Maintenance of the Cabrillo Tennis Center

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the agreement with Matchpoint Tennis Academy LLC to adjust the terms and conditions of Section 4 in the agreement and reduce the term from 15 years to 10 years with an expiration date of December 31, 2029 with the option for a one 5-year extension (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
22
Consent Calendar

Historic Property Preservation Agreements

3:58:20
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPlanning and Building Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the below-referenced property owners for the identified structure(s). Property Owner(s) Historic Property/Preservation Agreement No. Address/House Vote by HRC Charles William Lake and Julie S. Lake, as Trustees of the Charles William Lake and Julie S. Lake 2002 Family Trust Dated September 20, 2002 2023-10 2028 N. Greenleaf Street 5:0:0:3 (Commissioners Hardy, Cornelious, and Escamilla absent) Daniel and Robbyn Taylor 2023-11 1607 N. Freeman Street 5:0:0:3 (Commissioners Hardy, Cornelious, and Escamilla absent) Determine that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the proposed projects are exempt for further review as Categorical Exemptions ER No. 2023-105 and 2023-107 will be filed for the projects
23
Consent Calendar

Approve a First Amendment to Agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. (General Fund)

3:58:20
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:20
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Data Ticket, Inc. for automated parking citation and processing services for an additional amount of $730,351.69, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,000,000 for the remaining term of the agreement expiring February 14, 2025 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
24
Consent Calendar

Agreements with Enterprise Fleet Management for Leased Vehicles (General Fund)

4:09:09
Budget
  • The council approved leased vehicle agreements, five votes to one.4:14:19
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPolice Department
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the following seven agreements with Enterprise FM Trust and Enterprise Fleet Mangement, Inc. for leased vehicles for the period of January 1, 2024 through April 18, 2026 for a total annual amount not to exceed $612,936, with a one-year extension option: Master Walkaway Lease Agreement (Agreement No. A- 2024-XXX); Master Equity Lease Agreement (Agreement No. A- 2024-XXX); Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement (Agreement No. A- 2024-XXX); Supplemental Agreement between City and Enterprise (Agreement No. A- 2024-XXX); Indemnity Agreement for Master Walkaway Lease Agreement (Agreement No. A- 2024-XXX); Indemnity Agreement for Master Equity Lease Agreement (Agreement No. A- 2024-XXX); Amendment to Maintenance Management and Fleet Rental Agreement (Agreement No. A- 2024-XXX)
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Business Calendar

Election of Mayor Pro Tem for 2024

3:50:28
Split voteSee member positions →
  • The council elected Councilmember Phan as Mayor Pro Tem for 2024 after a contested vote.3:54:08
  • Councilmember Bacerra made the nomination, framing it in terms of who had previously held the post and describing Councilmember Phan as the third Asian American elected to the council.3:51:27
  • Mayor Pro Tem Lopez, who had held the post through 2023, was attending from a remote location.3:50:47
  • Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez nominated Councilmember Hernandez as an alternative, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez.3:51:51
  • The nominations were voted in the order received.3:53:17
  • The first carried four votes to three, with Councilmembers Lopez, Hernandez and Vazquez against.3:54:03
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Official recommendation
  1. Nominate and elect one Councilmember to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for calendar year 2024
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Public Hearings Public Comments

Amendment Application No. 2023-04 and Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-03 for the expansion of Vista Heritage Charter School…

2:39:16
Land useYouth & education
  • A public hearing on a zoning amendment application was held and approved seven votes to none.2:59:21
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Amendment Application No. 2023-04 and Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-03 for the expansion of Vista Heritage Charter School located at 601 North Fairview Street Published in the Orange County Reporter on January 5, 2024 and notices mailed on January 4, 2023

Official recommendation
  1. Approve first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 2023-04. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2023-04 AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 NORTH FAIRVIEW STREET (APN: 405-241-04) FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 82 (SD-82)
  2. Adopt first reading of an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2023-03 as conditioned. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023-03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 82 (SD-82) TO EXPAND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SD-82 AND TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE SD-82 TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF THREE (3) LAND USE ZONES, NEW PERMITTED USES AND ANCILLARY USES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS (CC&RS) AND RECIPROCAL PARKING AND ACCESS AGREEMENTS
  3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the project is exempt from further review per Section 15301 Existing Facilities (Class 1 – Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines and per Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning) of the CEQA Guidelines
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Public Hearings Public Comments

Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-04 Amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 (Sunshine Ordinance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC)…

2:59:49
Land usePublic safety
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.2:59:49
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Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-04 Amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 (Sunshine Ordinance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Applicability of Ordinance to Specific Development Amendments; Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-05 to Update Chapter 14 (Fire Protection and Prevention and Emergency Services) of the SAMC Addressing Eligibility for Permits for the Sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks; and Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-04 to Update Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the SAMC Addressing Wireless Communication Facilities, Billboards, Hotels, General Restrictions, and Definitions. Published in the Orange County Reporter on January 5, 2024

Official recommendation
  1. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 (Sunshine Ordinance) of the SAMC addressing applicability of ordinance to specific development amendments. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023-24 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC INPUT THROUGH COMMUNITY MEETINGS
  2. Approve first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 14 (Fire Protection and Prevention and Emergency Services) addressing eligibility for permits for the sale of safe and sane fireworks. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023-05 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 14 (FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS
  3. Approve first reading of a zoning ordinance amending Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the SAMC addressing wireless communication facilities, billboards, hotels, general restrictions, and definitions. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023-04 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GENERAL RESTRICTIONS, WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES, BILLBOARDS, HOTELS/MOTELS, FULL SERVICE HOTELS, AND DEFINITIONS
  4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) and the CEQA Guidelines, the adoption of these Ordinances is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the 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. As a result, Environmental Review Nos. 2023-115, 2023-125, and 2023-126 will be filed upon adoption of these ordinances
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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

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  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:17
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Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
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Consent Calendar

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 5, 2023

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  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:17
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
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Consent Calendar

Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 2022-23 – Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund

3:58:17
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:17
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file
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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

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  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:17
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
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Consent Calendar

Minutes of the Special Meetings of September 6, 2022 and January 17, 2023

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  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:17
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot locatedCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
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Consent Calendar

Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the Period of July 1, 2024 Through June 30, 2025

3:58:17
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:58:17
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Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 pursuant to Part 1.85 of Division 24 of the California Health & Safety Code. SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE 24-25 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2025 PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 24177(o), AND PART 1.85 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE (“DISSOLUTION ACT”)
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