16July
2024
Regular City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting · One key issue

The council decided who would write the ballot arguments for the four measures going to voters in November 2024.

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Tuesday, July 16, 2024

  1. 01

    That resolution passed seven votes to nothing.

    5:09:39
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 26

    Consider Whether to Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Arguments, Rebuttal Arguments, and Impartial Analysis of Four Ballot Measures on…

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    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    Motion by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Becerra, to approve a resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, authorizing written arguments for the ballot measure submitted for the November 5, 2024 general municipal election regarding…

    5:07:18
    Sonia R. Carvalho
    Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney

    omarie pretend fan do you is there names of organizations so all that you're doing tonight and you don't have to do it hopefully that you understand that you can approve the arguments but you don't have to designate anyone if you chose not to designate anyone…

    5:17:30
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem

    So I would like to take them one at a time because we want to, if it's the council's desire, to appoint or nominate anyone who would draft our amendment. So for item number one, relating to charter cleanup items, do we have any nominees who would like to…

    5:05:49
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    I'm sorry, I was nominated for something. I was out of the room. I don't do that to anybody here, so I never go to use the restroom. I never do. So this is why I hold it for five hours, people. Luckily it is-I don't want to do anything. I have enough to do.…

    5:08:03
  2. 02

    It also approved a $2,200,000 grant and density bonus agreement for an affordable housing development.

    4:46:52
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 11

    Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. for the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2025-29 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing and…

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

  3. 03

    Two lease agreements were signed for office space at the city's transport centre.

    4:59:09
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    Related agenda item 20

    Approve a Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

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

  4. 04

    Six councilmembers disclosed attending national conferences in June.

    4:46:52
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    Related agenda item 1

    Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    number 2023-047. Speakers are requested to address the City Council directly and to refrain from profane language, racial epithaphs, and libelous or slanderous statements that disturb the decorum of the meeting. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the City Council may…

    4:35:43
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    City Council to receive comments from the public on agenda and non-agenda items with the exception of public hearing item number 27 and the Housing Authority agenda. Madam City Clerk please explain the public comment procedures and call the first speakers.…

    4:35:26
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    Thank you, Madam City Clerk. I just wanted to take a moment to inform the public and residents of Ward 5 that today we approved a conditional grant agreement for $2,200,000 and a density bonus agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for the…

    4:50:23
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaCouncilmember

    Nothing to pull, Mayor.

    4:46:07
  5. 05

    Most of a forty-item agenda carried together on the consent calendar.

    4:46:52
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    Excused Absences

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    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    Well, that's great to hear because when I go to LA Union Station, now they have beautiful restaurants and whatnot, but they really did a great job when they took a lot of the dead space in the station and brought in Wetzel's Pretzels, Starbucks, Subway. Like…

    4:53:42
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    it's just I don't feel it's safe and so and I know I've had many conversations with Senator Umberg's office because they've had issues as well with the office and not safety around other things this should definitely be one of the priorities that we add to the…

    4:55:58
    Alvaro Nuñez
    Alvaro NuñezCity Manager

    Right. This is precisely one of the reasons in the last budget for fiscal year 24-25, is to focus specifically on attracting and retaining businesses, right? So we are adding, thank you, Council Member Mayors, three additional economic development personnel…

    4:56:44
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    motion by council member becerra seconded by council member hernandez to approve the resolution of the city of santa anna authorizing to affect certain changes to the city's classification and compensation plan with the exception of the classifications related…

    5:00:43
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Agenda

Every item

40 items in agenda order

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

4:35:11
  • The council met privately to discuss ongoing litigation against the city.1:01:41
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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. Vicente Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2022-01240688-CU-PO-WJC B. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2022-01287702-CU-OE-NJC C. Santa Ana Short Term Rental Alliance v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2024-014084861-CU-WM-WJC D. In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court (N.D. Ohio), Case No. 1:17-md-2804

2
Closed Session Items

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

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  • The council met privately about a public employee appointment.1:01:41
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3
Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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  • The council met privately about pay talks with a city employee union.1:01:41
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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 Mayor Amezcua to Arturo Alvarez distinguished military service and exemplary contributions…

4:20:26
  • Mayor Amezcua presented a certificate of recognition.4:20:27
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Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Arturo Alvarez distinguished military service and exemplary contributions to the nonprofit organization U.S. Vets, Patriotic Hall

2
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Orange County Goodwill in Recognition of their 100th Anniversary

4:26:47
  • Councilmember Bacerra presented a proclamation to Goodwill Industries.4:26:49
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3
Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

4:46:20
  • A routine item excusing members who missed earlier meetings, approved with the consent calendar.4:46:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
4
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 18, 2024

4:46:20
  • The council approved the written record of its 18 June 2024 meeting.4:46:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
5
Consent Calendar

Appoint Joshua Jogwe Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a…

4:46:20
  • Joshua Jogwe was appointed as a Ward representative, on Mayor Pro Tem Phan's nomination.4:46:52
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Appoint Joshua Jogwe Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 10, 2024

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Joshua Jogwe to the Parks and Recreation Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
6
Consent Calendar

Appoint Cat Pham Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring…

4:50:28
  • Cat Pham was appointed as a Ward representative, also nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Phan.4:46:52
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Appoint Cat Pham Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 10, 2024

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Cat Pham to the Youth Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer Oath of Office
7
Consent Calendar

Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records

4:46:20
  • The council authorised destroying city records no longer required to be kept.4:46:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department and Library
Official recommendation
  1. Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from the Police Department, Jail Bureau and the Library in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013-014
8
Consent Calendar

Amendment to Agreement with Inland Moving & Storage Co., Inc. dba Burgess Moving & Storage for the Main Library and Newhope Library…

4:46:20
  • The council amended its moving and storage agreement.4:46:52
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Amendment to Agreement with Inland Moving & Storage Co., Inc. dba Burgess Moving & Storage for the Main Library and Newhope Library Projects (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to an agreement with Inland Moving & Storage, Co., Inc. dba Burgess Moving & Storage for additional moving and storage services for Main and Newhope Libraries, increasing compensation by $121,389, for a total amount not to exceed $345,313, and extending the term to December 31, 2026, with a provision for a one-year extension (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
9
Consent Calendar

Amendments to an Agreement with Java Connections, LLC dba LaptopsAnytime for the Purchase and Installation of a New Laptop Dispenser…

4:46:20
  • The council amended an agreement for laptop services.4:46:52
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Amendments to an Agreement with Java Connections, LLC dba LaptopsAnytime for the Purchase and Installation of a New Laptop Dispenser Kiosk at the Future Delhi Library Branch, along with Hardware Support and Software Licensing for the Delhi Kiosk and Existing Newhope Library Kiosk (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute two amendments to an agreement with Java Connections, LLC, dba LaptopsAnytime for the purchase and installation of a laptop dispenser kiosk at the future Delhi Branch Library, hardware support, and software licensing through September 30, 2026 for the Delhi and Newhope kiosks, increasing compensation by $48,924.39, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $76,548.25 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX and A-2024-XXX)
10
Consent Calendar

Aggregate Agreements for Court Reporting and Transcription Services with Kennedy Court Reporters, Inc. and Regal Court Reporting…

4:46:20
  • Firms were engaged to provide court reporting and transcription.4:46:52
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Aggregate Agreements for Court Reporting and Transcription Services with Kennedy Court Reporters, Inc. and Regal Court Reporting, Inc. in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 (Specification No. 24-034) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate agreements with Kennedy Court Reporters, Inc. and Regal Court Reporting, Inc. to provide court reporting and transcription services for a three-year term beginning July 16, 2024 and ending July 15, 2027, with provisions for two, one-year extensions, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 (Core Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
11
Consent Calendar

Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. for the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2025-29 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing and…

4:46:20
  • A consultant was engaged to prepare a required city plan.4:46:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
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Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. for the Preparation of the Fiscal Year 2025-29 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing and Memorandum of Understanding with Surrounding Jurisdictions

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. to prepare the Fiscal Year 2025-29 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), whereby the City will act as the lead for the Regional AFH, in an amount not to exceed $159,882 for a one-year term beginning August 1, 2024 and expiring July 30, 2025 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX). Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding and Payment Agreement with all of the surrounding jurisdictions in Orange County to jointly engage MDG Associates, Inc. to provide a Regional AFH, and authorize the City Attorney to reasonably revise or amend the Memorandum of Understanding as needed in order to collect payment, substantially in the form attached hereto, with all of the surrounding jurisdictions participating in the Regional AFH (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
12
Consent Calendar

Conditional Grant Agreement for $2,200,000 and a Density Bonus Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for the…

4:50:58
  • The council approved a $2,200,000 conditional grant and a density bonus agreement for an affordable housing development.4:46:52
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Conditional Grant Agreement for $2,200,000 and a Density Bonus Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for the Development of Six Affordable Ownership Units Located at 1921 W Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92706 (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Conditional Grant Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for $2,200,000 in Inclusionary Housing Funds for the development of six affordable ownership units located at 1921 W Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92706 (APN 405-101-37) (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $2,200,000 in prior-year fund balance in the Inclusionary Housing Fund and appropriate the same into the Loans and Grants expenditure account (no. 41718820-69152). (Requires five affirmative votes)
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Orange County for a 45-year term for the development of six affordable ownership units located at 1921 W Washington Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92706 (APN 405-101-37) (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
  4. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 2024-01 as conditioned. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT APPLICATION NO. 2024-01 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW FOR-SALE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH SIX UNITS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1921 W WASHINGTON AVENUE (APN: 405-101-37) [includes determination that the recommended action is exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets all the threshold criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for Exemption)]
13
Consent Calendar

Receive and File the Notification by the City Engineer of the Final Tract Map No. 2017-04, County Tract Map No. 17976 at 3025 West…

4:46:20
  • The council received the city engineer's notification of a final tract map.4:46:52
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Receive and File the Notification by the City Engineer of the Final Tract Map No. 2017-04, County Tract Map No. 17976 at 3025 West Edinger Avenue (Applicant: Haphan Group, Inc., a California Corporation)

Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file the notification
14
Consent Calendar

Construction Contract to Loengreen, Inc. for the Council Chambers ADA Restroom and Translation Booth Remodel Project (Project No.…

4:46:20
  • A construction contract was awarded to refurbish the council chamber.4:46:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Construction Contract to Loengreen, Inc. for the Council Chambers ADA Restroom and Translation Booth Remodel Project (Project No. 22-0504) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $554,472 of prior-year fund balance in the CATV Fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the CATV Fund, Buildings & Building Improvements expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $554,472 of prior-year fund balance in the Liability and Property Insurance Fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the Risk Management Projects, Buildings & Building Improvements expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  3. Award construction contract to Loengreen, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $821,440 for construction of the Council Chambers ADA Restroom and Translation Booth Remodel Project, for the term beginning July 16, 2024 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
  4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,108,994 which includes $821,440 for the construction contract, $123,216 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $164,288 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  5. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,108,944 in construction funding from the CATV Fund and Liability Property Insurance Fund
15
Consent Calendar

Agreements with Willdan Engineering Inc., TKE Engineering, Inc., Charles Abbott Associates, Inc., Harris & Associates, Inc., and…

4:46:20
  • Engineering firms were placed under on-call agreements.4:46:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Agreements with Willdan Engineering Inc., TKE Engineering, Inc., Charles Abbott Associates, Inc., Harris & Associates, Inc., and Cannon Corporation for On-Call Engineering Plan Check Services

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the firms listed below to provide on-call engineering plan check services for a three-year period beginning July 16, 2024, and expiring June 30, 2027, with a provision for one, two-year renewal option for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,500,000 for the term of the agreement and for the total annual compensation not to exceed $300,000, including renewal options, exercisable by the City Manager (Core Agreement No. A-2024-XXX). Firms Location Willdan Engineering, Inc. Anaheim, CA TKE Engineering, Inc. Riverside, CA Charles Abbott Associates, Inc. Mission Viejo, CA Harris & Associates, Inc. Irvine, CA Cannon Corporation Irvine, CA
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Consent Calendar

Appropriation Adjustment and Amendment to the Agreement with Aqua-Metric Sales Company to Add Funds to the Automated Metering…

4:46:20
  • The council adjusted money and amended an existing agreement.4:46:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Appropriation Adjustment and Amendment to the Agreement with Aqua-Metric Sales Company to Add Funds to the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project (Project No. 16-6460) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $15,000,000 of prior-year fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes). Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment with Thirkettle Corporation, dba Aqua-Metric Sales Company, to increase the not-to-exceed amount by $6,000,000, including a contingency of $1,500,000, for a new not-to-exceed amount of $35,683,230 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX). Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program to include $15,000,000 in construction funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project (Project No. 16-6460)
17
Consent Calendar

Additional Contingency Funds in the Amount of $625,000 for an Existing Construction Contract with EverLevel Holdings, LLC for the…

4:46:20
  • An additional $625,000 of contingency funds was approved for a project.4:46:52
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Additional Contingency Funds in the Amount of $625,000 for an Existing Construction Contract with EverLevel Holdings, LLC for the First Street Slope Stabilization Project (Project No. 22-1341) (Revive Santa Ana Program)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $625,000 in additional contingency funds for a new total estimated construction delivery cost of $6,725,000
  2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program to include $625,000 of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the First Street Slope Stabilization Project (22-1341)
18
Consent Calendar

Purchase Order to Mike Prlich and Sons, Inc. for Concrete Collar Replacement for Water and Sewer Appurtenances (Bid No. 24-021)…

4:46:20
  • A supplier was engaged for concrete construction work.4:46:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Purchase Order to Mike Prlich and Sons, Inc. for Concrete Collar Replacement for Water and Sewer Appurtenances (Bid No. 24-021) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Award a blanket order contract to Mike Prlich and Sons, Inc. for concrete collar replacement for water and sewer appurtenances for an annual amount not to exceed $600,000, for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2024 and expiring June 30, 2027, with provisions for two 1-year renewal options
19
Consent Calendar

Approve a Lease Agreement with PGH Wong Engineering, Inc. for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

4:46:20
  • Office space at the transport centre was leased to an engineering firm.4:46:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with PGH Wong Engineering, Inc. to compensate the City $8,621 per month, with any partial month prorated at $287 per day, for the lease of approximately 3,284 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a twelve-month term beginning on July 17, 2024, and ending July 16, 2025, with the option of 12 one-month extensions, for a total of $207,456 in lease revenue for the entire term of the agreement, including optional extensions (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Approve a Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

4:51:47
  • Office space at the transport centre was leased to a construction company.4:58:53
  • It passed seven votes to nothing.4:59:09
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC to compensate the City $11,627 per month, with any partial month prorated at $388 per day, for the lease of approximately 4,429 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a 12-month term beginning on July 16, 2024 and ending July 15, 2025, with the option of 12 one-month extensions, for a total of $279,850 in lease revenue for the entire term of the agreement, including optional extensions (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
21
Consent Calendar

Construction Contract to AJ Fistes Corporation in the Amount of $719,100 for the Painting and Wrought Iron Restoration (Project No.…

4:46:20
  • A construction contract was awarded to a specialist contractor.4:46:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Construction Contract to AJ Fistes Corporation in the Amount of $719,100 for the Painting and Wrought Iron Restoration (Project No. 24-6060 & 24-6061) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Award a construction contract to AJ Fistes Corporation, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $719,100, subject to change orders for Painting and Wrought Iron Restoration for the term beginning upon execution of the contract and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
  2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,197,000, which includes $719,100 for the construction contract, $107,865 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $370,035 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  3. Approve an amendment to the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,197,000 in construction funding approved in FY 2023-24 from the Clean California Local Grants Program through the California Department of Transportation
  4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2024-43 was filed for projects 24-6060 and 24-6061
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions for Access and Support Services for iManage Data Management Systems

4:46:20
  • A contractor was engaged for building access and support services.4:46:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Attorney’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions (“BlueTech”) for continued access and support services for the iManage Data Management Systems (“iManage”) for the period of August 1, 2024 through July 31, 2027 in the amount of $128,529, which includes the annual billing amount of $36,843 for the iManage System and a contingency amount of $18,000 to pay for additional support/maintenance and training services as directed by the City (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
23
Consent Calendar

Agreement for Tax Revenue Auditing, Analysis, Forecasting, and Reporting Services RFP (24-010)

4:46:20
  • A firm was engaged to audit, analyse and forecast the city's tax revenue.4:46:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates (“HdL”) and HdL Coren & Cone (“HdLCC”) for various tax revenue services for an initial three-year term beginning July 1, 2024, with a provision for two one-year extensions exercisable by the City Manager and the City Attorney, in a total amount not to exceed $1,346,714, which includes a 20% general contingency (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
  2. Adopt a resolution authorizing the release of information to HdL from the California Department of Tax & Fee Administration in connection with the auditing of Sales and Use Tax making certain determinations relating thereto and authorizing certain actions in connection therewith. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING EXAMINATION OF SALES AND USE TAX RECORDS AND TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX RECORDS
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Consent Calendar

Resolution to Effect Certain Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and Compensation Plan

4:59:57
  • The council amended its classification and pay plan by resolution.5:00:43
  • It passed seven votes to nothing, as amended.5:01:08
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampHuman Resources
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and compensation plan. 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
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Consent Calendar

Adopt Resolution to Summarily Vacate a Portion of Bristol Street - Abandonment 23-02 and Adopt Resolution Declaring Property as…

4:46:20
  • The council formally gave up a portion of Bristol Street right-of-way.4:46:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Adopt Resolution to Summarily Vacate a Portion of Bristol Street - Abandonment 23-02 and Adopt Resolution Declaring Property as Exempt Surplus

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution to summarily vacate excess Bristol Street right-of-way formerly portions of 1601 and 1607 North Bristol Street; Abandonment 23-02. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION OF A PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY ADJACENT TO 1601 AND 1607 NORTH BRISTOL STREET (ABANDONMENT NO. 2023-02) [includes determination that the vacation of the Vacation Area is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that it will have a significant impact of the environment.]
  2. Adopt a resolution declaring City-owned property as exempt surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply with the requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the sale and transfer of ownership accordingly. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING PROPERTY NEAR 1601 AND 1607 NORTH BRISTOL AS EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND ACT, CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54220, ET SEQ., AS AMENDED, FOR THEIR DISPOSITION [includes determination that the sale of the property as surplus is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15312 (Surplus Government Property Sales)]
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Business Calendar

Consider Whether to Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Arguments, Rebuttal Arguments, and Impartial Analysis of Four Ballot Measures on…

5:01:55
  • The council decided whether to authorise arguments, rebuttals and an impartial analysis for the four measures going to voters on 5 November 2024.5:04:47
  • Councilmember Lopez moved the resolution and Councilmember Bacerra seconded.5:07:18
  • It carried seven votes to nothing.5:09:39
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Consider Whether to Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Arguments, Rebuttal Arguments, and Impartial Analysis of Four Ballot Measures on the Ballot for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election

Official recommendation
  1. Consider whether to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO AMEND CHARTER SECTIONS 401.5, 611, 702, 703, 1002 AND 1003 TO DELETE REFERENCES TO OBSOLETE JOB TITLES AND OBSOLETE BONDING REQUIREMENTS, SPECIFY THAT ALL DEPARTMENT HEADS ARE AT-WILL EMPLOYEES, ADDRESS DEFINITIONS OF FUNDS AND LEVIES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH STATE LAW, AUTHORIZE LIMITED PURCHASING AUTHORITY FOR THE CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY AND REQUIRE THE CITY COUNCIL TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO ENFORCE THE ETHICS CODE
  2. Consider whether to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO AMEND CHARTER SECTION 402 TO INDEX COUNCIL COMPENSATION AT A SALARY OF THIRTY-THREE (33%) PERCENT OF THAT OF AN ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE
  3. Consider whether to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING A PROPOSED CHARTER AMENDMENT TO AMEND CHARTER SECTION 1203 TO PERMIT NONCITIZEN VOTING IN ALL CITY MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS; and
  4. Consider whether to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2024 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING WHETHER TO ADOPT A RENT STABILIZATION AND JUST CAUSE EVICTION ORDINANCE
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Public Hearings Public Comments

Public hearing: Approve an Amended and Restated Regulatory Agreement for the Rehabilitation of Garden Court Apartments Located at…

5:21:12
  • This was the public hearing on a restated regulatory agreement for a housing project.4:46:52
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Public Hearing - Approve an Amended and Restated Regulatory Agreement for the Rehabilitation of Garden Court Apartments Located at 300 East Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92701, Adopt a Resolution Approving the Issuance of Revenue Bonds, and Conduct a Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act (TEFRA) Hearing Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on July 9, 2024

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amended and restated agreement containing Affordable Housing Covenants with Orange Housing Development Corporation for the rehabilitation of Garden Court Apartments located at 300 East Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (APN 398-323-08) (Contingent upon approval of Housing Authority Item # 3) (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
  2. Approve the Relocation Plan and authorize the City Manager to approve amendments to the Relocation Plan prior to commencement of the rehabilitation of Garden Court Apartments, substantially in the draft form attached hereto, subject to changes consistent with the project approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
  3. Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act Hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax-exempt bond financing by the California Municipal Finance Authority for C&C Development Co., LLC, to finance the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of Garden Court Apartments located at 300 East Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (APN 398-323-08)
  4. Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the California Municipal Finance Authority in an amount not to exceed $55,000,000 for financing the rehabilitation of Garden Court Apartments. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY OF EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS FOR THE GARDEN COURT APARTMENTS
  5. Determine that the approvals and authorizations provided for herein do not constitute a "project" within the meaning of California Public Resources Code § 21065 and authorize filing a notice of exemption based on the "common sense" exemption of 14 C.C.R. § 15061(b)(3) to the extent any activity would be considered a "project" because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment and the activity is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
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Public Hearings Public Comments

Public hearing: Recovery of Uncollected Costs Incurred by the City Related to the Abatement of Dangerous and Abandoned Buildings

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  • This was the public hearing on recovering costs the city incurred and had not been repaid.4:46:52
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Public Hearing - Recovery of Uncollected Costs Incurred by the City Related to the Abatement of Dangerous and Abandoned Buildings Legal notice published in OC Reporter on July 3, 2024 and property owner notification letters mailed on same date

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Dangerous and Abandoned Building Program Report and authorize the transmittal of uncollected charges incurred by the City related to the abatement of dangerous and abandoned buildings to the office of Auditor-Controller, County of Orange. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF SECURING AND/OR DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES; MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING SUCH COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE
  2. Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with section 15378(a) and (b)(5) as the adoption of this resolution authorizes an administrative action and will not result in a direct or reasonable foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, it is exempt from further CEQA review pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) and (b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines as amended
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June 17-20, 2024 Mayor Amezcua – NALEO 41 st Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV

5:32:54
  • Mayor Amezcua disclosed attending a national conference of Latino elected officials.4:46:52
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June 18-20, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza – NALEO 41 st Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV

5:32:54
  • Councilmember Penaloza disclosed attending the same conference.4:46:52
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June 18-20, 2024 Councilmember Vazquez – NALEO 41 st Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV

5:32:54
  • Councilmember Vazquez disclosed attending the same conference.4:46:52
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June 19-20, 2024 Councilmember Hernandez – NALEO 41 st Annual Conference, Las Vegas, NV

5:32:54
  • Councilmember Hernandez disclosed attending the same conference.4:46:52
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June 19-21, 2024 Mayor Pro Tem Phan – 1 st Annual AAPI Lead Summit, Las Vegas, NV

5:32:54
  • Mayor Pro Tem Phan disclosed attending an Asian American and Pacific Islander leadership summit.4:46:52
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June 19-21, 2024 Councilmember Bacerra – 1 st Annual AAPI Lead Summit, Las Vegas, NV

5:32:54
  • Councilmember Bacerra disclosed attending the same summit.4:46:52
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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

5:24:31
  • A routine item excusing absent members, approved by the Housing Authority.4:46:52
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Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
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Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 4, 2024

5:24:31
  • The Housing Authority approved the written record of its 4 June 2024 meeting.4:46:52
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Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
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Consent Calendar

Amended and Restated Regulatory Agreement for the Rehabilitation of Garden Court Apartments Located at 300 East Santa Ana Boulevard…

5:24:31
  • The Housing Authority approved a restated regulatory agreement for a rehabilitation project.4:46:52
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Amended and Restated Regulatory Agreement for the Rehabilitation of Garden Court Apartments Located at 300 East Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the Executive Director to consent to the termination of the Original Agreement in order for the Acting City Manager to execute the Amended and Restated Agreement Containing Affordable Housing Covenants with Orange Housing Development Corporation for the rehabilitation of Garden Court Apartments located at 300 East Santa Ana Boulevard, Santa Ana, CA 92701 (APN 398-323-08). (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item # 27) (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
  2. Approve the Relocation Plan and authorize the Acting City Manager to approve amendments to the Relocation Plan prior to commencement of the rehabilitation of Garden Court Apartments, substantially in the draft form attached hereto, subject to changes consistent with the project approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
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