Council RecordSanta Ana, California
18June
2024
Regular City Council Meeting · One key issue

It voted four to three to put a rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance to the city's voters in November 2024.

Check this moment · 3:37:32
5.3 hours 26 agenda items 24 located in video 67% attributed to a named speaker
Brief

What happened

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

  1. 01

    The mayor and Councilmembers Bacerra and Penaloza voted against putting it on the ballot.

    3:37:32
    Budget
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    Related agenda item 17

    Review of City Charter Amendments Concerning Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Non-Citizen Voting and Resolutions Required to Submit…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted no

    Voted against placing it on the ballot.

    3:37:32
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted no

    Voted against placing it on the ballot.

    3:37:11
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted no

    Voted against placing it on the ballot, and later moved to kill the non-citizen voting measure outright.

    4:11:46
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Moved the resolution, having confirmed the corrected version was attached and that no supermajority clause was included.

    3:36:02
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted yes

    Voted to put the measure to voters.

    3:37:20
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted yes

    Voted to put the measure to voters.

    3:37:11
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes

    Seconded the motion.

    3:36:48
  2. 02

    Mayor Pro Tem Phan confirmed the version going to voters does not require a supermajority to amend, because any change would need voter approval.

    3:36:02
    Budget
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 17

    Review of City Charter Amendments Concerning Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Non-Citizen Voting and Resolutions Required to Submit…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted no

    Voted against placing it on the ballot.

    3:37:32
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted no

    Voted against placing it on the ballot.

    3:37:11
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted no

    Voted against placing it on the ballot, and later moved to kill the non-citizen voting measure outright.

    4:11:46
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Moved the resolution, having confirmed the corrected version was attached and that no supermajority clause was included.

    3:36:02
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted yes

    Voted to put the measure to voters.

    3:37:20
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted yes

    Voted to put the measure to voters.

    3:37:11
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes

    Seconded the motion.

    3:36:48
  3. 03

    Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza moved to kill the non-citizen voting measure entirely; a substitute motion keeping the original ballot language carried four votes to three.

    4:13:05
    Budget
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 17

    Review of City Charter Amendments Concerning Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Non-Citizen Voting and Resolutions Required to Submit…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted no

    Voted against placing it on the ballot.

    3:37:32
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted no

    Voted against placing it on the ballot.

    3:37:11
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted no

    Voted against placing it on the ballot, and later moved to kill the non-citizen voting measure outright.

    4:11:46
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Moved the resolution, having confirmed the corrected version was attached and that no supermajority clause was included.

    3:36:02
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted yes

    Voted to put the measure to voters.

    3:37:20
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted yes

    Voted to put the measure to voters.

    3:37:11
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes

    Seconded the motion.

    3:36:48
  4. 04

    The mayor asked staff to report back on what the litigation over that measure would cost the city's general budget.

    4:11:31
    Budget
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 17

    Review of City Charter Amendments Concerning Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Non-Citizen Voting and Resolutions Required to Submit…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted no

    Voted against placing it on the ballot.

    3:37:32
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted no

    Voted against placing it on the ballot.

    3:37:11
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted no

    Voted against placing it on the ballot, and later moved to kill the non-citizen voting measure outright.

    4:11:46
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Moved the resolution, having confirmed the corrected version was attached and that no supermajority clause was included.

    3:36:02
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted yes

    Voted to put the measure to voters.

    3:37:20
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted yes

    Voted to put the measure to voters.

    3:37:11
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes

    Seconded the motion.

    3:36:48
  5. 05

    Charter amendments covering the ethics code, council compensation, civil service and clerk and attorney authority also went to the ballot.

    3:58:52
    Budget
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 17

    Review of City Charter Amendments Concerning Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Non-Citizen Voting and Resolutions Required to Submit…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted no

    Voted against placing it on the ballot.

    3:37:32
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraVoted no

    Voted against placing it on the ballot.

    3:37:11
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted no

    Voted against placing it on the ballot, and later moved to kill the non-citizen voting measure outright.

    4:11:46
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanVoted yes

    Moved the resolution, having confirmed the corrected version was attached and that no supermajority clause was included.

    3:36:02
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted yes

    Voted to put the measure to voters.

    3:37:20
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted yes

    Voted to put the measure to voters.

    3:37:11
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes

    Seconded the motion.

    3:36:48
How this brief was made

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Focus

Where they differed

Splits in votes or reasoning

Split voteon “Review of City Charter Amendments Concerning Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Non-Citizen Voting and Resolutions Required to Submit…”3:35:38

The council split four to three over whether to ask voters to adopt rent stabilization and just cause eviction protections. The same three members lost this vote and the vote to keep the non-citizen voting measure on the ballot.

Valerie Amezcua
Valerie AmezcuaVoted no3:37:32

Voted against placing it on the ballot.

Phil Bacerra
Phil BacerraVoted no3:37:11

Voted against placing it on the ballot.

David Penaloza
David PenalozaVoted no4:11:46

Voted against placing it on the ballot, and later moved to kill the non-citizen voting measure outright.

Thai Viet Phan
Thai Viet PhanVoted yes3:36:02

Moved the resolution, having confirmed the corrected version was attached and that no supermajority clause was included.

Benjamin Vazquez
Benjamin VazquezVoted yes3:37:20

Voted to put the measure to voters.

Jessie Lopez
Jessie LopezVoted yes3:37:11

Voted to put the measure to voters.

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes3:36:48

Seconded the motion.

Agenda

Every item

26 items in agenda order

1
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: A. James V. Lacy, United States Justice Foundation, California Public Policy Foundation, and Pasquale Talarico v. Jennifer Hall, in her official capacity as Santa Ana City Clerk and Bob Page, in his official capacity as Orange County Registrar of Voters, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2024-01402208-CU-WM-CJC

2
Closed Session Items

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code: Title: City Manager

2:25:23
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recording
3
Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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Labor & workforce
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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Designated Representative: Jacob Green, Greg Devereaux Unrepresented Employee: City Manager

1
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Union Trans GNC for their contributions to the community

1:37:57
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.1:37:57
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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

2:25:23
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.2:25:23
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
3
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 4, 2024

2:25:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.2:25:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
4
Consent Calendar

Appoint Neylen Adoni Muñoz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial…

2:25:28
Youth & education
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.2:25:28
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Full official agenda title

Appoint Neylen Adoni Muñoz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Neylen Adoni Muñoz to the Youth Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
5
Consent Calendar

Approve Agreement with Elite Command Training for Training Services in the Amount of $279,890 for the Urban Areas Security…

2:25:28
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.2:25:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
Full official agenda title

Approve Agreement with Elite Command Training for Training Services in the Amount of $279,890 for the Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant Program (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, with Elite Command Training to provide on-going training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an as-needed basis, for the three-year period of June 18, 2024 through June 17, 2027, with two one-year renewal options, in an amount not to exceed $279,890 (Agreement No. 2024-XXX)
6
Consent Calendar

Approve Agreement with CDCE, Inc. for Mobile Data Communications Equipment and Installation Services (Spec No. 24-064) (General Fund…

2:25:28
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.2:25:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
Full official agenda title

Approve Agreement with CDCE, Inc. for Mobile Data Communications Equipment and Installation Services (Spec No. 24-064) (General Fund and Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CDCE, Inc. to provide mobile data communications equipment and installation services in an amount not to exceed $524,724 including a $25,000 contingency amount, for a term beginning June 18, 2024 and expiring June 17, 2029 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
7
Consent Calendar

Approve an Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)

2:25:28
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.2:25:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockParks, Recreation, and Community Services
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 to be funded by the General Fund (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
8
Consent Calendar

Approve an Agreement with Coach Max Corp and Elite Executive Charter, LLC to Provide Charter Bus Transportation Services (General…

2:25:28
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.2:25:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockParks, Recreation, and Community Services
Full official agenda title

Approve an Agreement with Coach Max Corp and Elite Executive Charter, LLC to Provide Charter Bus Transportation Services (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate agreements with Coach Max Corp and Elite Executive Charter, LLC to provide charter bus transportation for City programs and events for a term from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options for a total amount, including extensions, not-to-exceed $500,000 (General Fund) (Agreement Nos. A-2024-XXX and A-2024-XXX)
9
Consent Calendar

Adopt a Resolution and Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State California Volunteers Award Agreement JP2017-GFI

2:25:28
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.2:25:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State California Volunteers grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California – Department of General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017-GF1 (Grant Agreement) for $2,000,000 for the Youth Employment Project (Project). RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 2023 #CALIFORNIANSFORALL YOUTH SERVICE CORPS THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROJECT
  2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including but not limited to agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B Budget Detail of the Grant Agreement
  3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $2,000,000 in funds from ARPA - CA FOR ALL YOUTH WDP-State Grant-Direct account (no. 18318002-52025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763-various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10
Consent Calendar

Adopt a Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 2024-2025; Receive and File Annual Statement of…

2:25:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.2:25:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Full official agenda title

Adopt a Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 2024-2025; Receive and File Annual Statement of Investment Policy 2024-2025

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 2024-2025 Investment Policy. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY
  2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 2024-2025
11
Consent Calendar

Adopt a Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit of the City of Santa Ana for FY 2024-25

2:25:28
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.2:25:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution establishing the appropriations limit of the City of Santa Ana for FY 2024-25, as required by state law. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
12
Consent Calendar

Adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Establishing the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented…

2:27:38
Labor & workforce
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.2:27:38
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampHuman Resources
Full official agenda title

Adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Establishing the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA) Effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, and Adoption of a Resolution Updating the Compensation and Salary Schedule of Sworn Classifications of the Santa Ana Police Management Association (SAPMA)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with SAPOA regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, and authorize non-substantive changes which may be necessary to implement the agreement (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX); and
  2. Approve a Resolution updating the compensation and salary schedule for sworn classifications of the SAPMA. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
13
Consent Calendar

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Virginia and William Guzman Way (General Fund)

3:24:36
Budget
  • The council authorised a ceremonial street naming.3:24:36
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street Naming of Virginia and William Guzman Way along Santa Ana Boulevard from Pacific Avenue to Forest Avenue. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF VIRGINIA AND WILLIAM GUZMAN WAY ALONG SANTA ANA BOULEVARD FROM PACIFIC AVENUE TO FOREST AVENUE
  2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial street signs along Santa Ana Boulevard at the intersections of Pacific Avenue and Forest Avenue
14
Consent Calendar

Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Warren Bussey Square (General Fund)

3:29:16
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:29:16
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street Naming of Warren Bussey Square at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Walnut Street. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF WARREN BUSSEY SQUARE AT THE INTERSECTION OF PACIFIC AVENUE AND WALNUT STREET
  2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial street signs at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Walnut Street
15
Consent Calendar

Final adoption: the Local Resident Preference in Affordable Housing Ordinance

2:25:28
Housing
  • The ordinance giving local residents preference for affordable housing was adopted on second reading.2:25:28
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
Full official agenda title

Second Reading of the Local Resident Preference in Affordable Housing Ordinance First reading at the June 4, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 10, 2024

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a second reading of the Local Resident Preference in Affordable Housing Ordinance to comply with the State of California Local Tenant Preferences to Prevent Displacement Act and codify the City’s existing local resident preference policy. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3066 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CREATING A NEW ARTICLE XXI IN CHAPTER 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CODIFY THE CITY’S LOCAL RESIDENT PREFERENCE IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING (includes determination that the ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and 15060(c)(3) because the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines)
16
Consent Calendar

Final adoption: City Council Ordinance No. NS-3067 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the…

1:52:47
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.1:52:47
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingFinance and Management Services
Full official agenda title

Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance No. NS-3067 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2024 (REVISED) First reading at the June 4, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 7-0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 10, 2024

Official recommendation
  1. Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. NS-3067 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY24-25), which begins on July 1, 2024 and ends on June 30, 2025. (Requires five affirmative votes) UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS-3067 entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024
17
Business Calendar

Review of City Charter Amendments Concerning Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Non-Citizen Voting and Resolutions Required to Submit…

3:32:40
Budget
Split voteSee member positions →
  • The council settled what would go before voters in November 2024, across several divided votes.3:35:33
  • Mayor Pro Tem Phan said the version attached to the rent stabilization resolution had been corrected, and confirmed it does not carry supermajority language, since any amendment would require voter approval anyway.3:36:02
  • The city attorney confirmed that reading.3:36:26
  • The resolution putting a rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance on the ballot passed four votes to three, with the mayor and Councilmembers Bacerra and Penaloza against.3:37:32
  • On charter amendments including council compensation, Councilmember Lopez said she had reservations but would support the motion, noting only three members had discussed it on an ad hoc committee.3:56:39
  • The mayor clarified that the ad hoc had three members and had split two to one.3:57:20
  • That vote carried four to three, with the mayor and Councilmembers Penaloza and Vazquez against.3:57:52
  • Resolutions calling the election and setting the ballot titles then passed five votes to two.3:59:59
  • Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza moved to kill the non-citizen voting item entirely.4:11:46
  • Mayor Pro Tem Phan moved a substitute to keep the ballot language as originally adopted; it carried four to three and the original wording was retained.4:13:05
  • The mayor asked the city attorney and city manager to report back on the cost of the lawsuits and what defending the measure would take from the general budget.4:11:31
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Attorney’s Office
Full official agenda title

Review of City Charter Amendments Concerning Rent Stabilization Ordinance and Non-Citizen Voting and Resolutions Required to Submit to Voters at the November 5, 2024 Municipal Election Ballot Measures Relating to Proposed Charter Amendments Concerning Ethics Code, Capital Improvement Funds, City Clerk and City Attorney Authority, Civil Service, and Council Compensation

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution giving notice of the City's General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Santa Ana on November 5, 2024 for the submission of questions to the voters relating to proposed amendments to the City Charter; RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE CITY CHARTER IN REGARD TO SECTIONS 401.5 (ETHICS CODE), 402 (COUNCIL COMPENSATION), 611 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS), 702 (CITY CLERK AUTHORITY), 703 (CITY ATTORNEY AUTHORITY), 1002 (CIVIL SERVICE), AND 1103 (BONDS)
  2. Adopt a resolution designating the ballot questions related to the proposed City Charter amendments; RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH THE LANGUAGE OF BALLOT TITLES FOR CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS REGARDING CLEAN-UP OF OBSOLETE SECTIONS, CIVIL SERVICE, ETHICS CODE, CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY AUTHORITY AND COUNCIL COMPENSATION TO BE INCLUDED ON THE BALLOT FOR THE 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
  3. Review City Charter amendments concerning rent stabilization and just cause eviction ordinance and consider whether to adopt revised resolution; and RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS PROPOSING A RENT STABILIZATION AND JUST CAUSE EVICTION ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONSOLIDATE THIS ELECTION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
  4. Review City Charter amendment concerning non-citizen voting and consider whether to adopt revised resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS ASKING IF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SHOULD PERMIT NONCITIZEN VOTING IN ALL CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
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Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to Prepare Necessary Documents to…

4:15:08
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.4:15:08
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestamp
Full official agenda title

Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager, City Clerk, and City Attorney to Prepare Necessary Documents to Propose a Cigarette Litter Abatement Tax – Councilmembers Hernandez and Vazquez (continued from the City Council meeting of June 4, 2024, Item No. 41)

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Councilmember Requested Items

Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager on the Interest in Launching a Street Medicine Program with CalOptima –…

4:34:53
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.4:34:53
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestamp
Full official agenda title

Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager on the Interest in Launching a Street Medicine Program with CalOptima – Mayor Amezcua

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Council Comments Ab1234 Disclosure

June 18-20, 2024 Councilmember Hernandez – NALEO 41 st Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV

4:48:20
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.4:48:20
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June 18-20, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza – NALEO 41 st Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV

2:25:23
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.2:25:23
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Council Comments Ab1234 Disclosure

June 18-20, 2024 Councilmember Vazquez – NALEO 41 st Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV

4:48:20
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.4:48:20
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June 18-20, 2024 Mayor Amezcua – NALEO 41 st Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV

4:48:20
  • Considered by the council; no separate discussion recorded.4:48:20
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