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What happened Tuesday, October 1, 2024
01 Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra and Penaloza were the three against.
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Valerie Amezcua Voted no None
4:46:49 4:46:49 David Penaloza Voted no None
4:46:49 Thai Viet Phan Voted yes Seconded the motion.
4:46:35 Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Voted yes Moved to approve the staffing agreement.
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02 A citywide bottled water contract passed six to one, with staff told to come back on whether the city could bottle its own water instead.
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03 Councilmember Bacerra was the single no vote on that.
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04 One construction contract was withdrawn by staff before it reached a vote.
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05 Four proclamations opened the meeting, including one to the Asian American senior community.
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Split vote on “Agreement with RSG, Inc. for Contract Staffing to Support the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Program (Non-General Fund)” ▶ 4:46:49
The council split four to three on paying for the staff who run the city's rent control and eviction protection programme.
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez Voted yes 4:46:35 Moved to approve the staffing agreement.
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The council met privately to discuss ongoing litigation against the city. 48:45
The council met privately about a second legal matter. 48:45
The council met privately about pay talks with a city employee union. 48:45
Mayor Amezcua presented a proclamation to the Asian American senior community. 2:31:23
Mayor Pro Tem Phan presented a proclamation to a lion dance association. 2:23:58
Councilmember Bacerra presented a proclamation to the planning agency. 2:46:13
Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition. 2:53:05 Official agenda Supplied summary Clerk timestamp
A routine item excusing members who missed earlier meetings, approved with the consent calendar. 4:20:27 Official agenda Supplied summary Matched to recording City Clerk’s Office Official recommendation Excuse the absent members
Adrian Ramirez was appointed to a city body, on Councilmember Hernandez's nomination. 4:20:27
The council received the quarterly report on how the city's cash was invested as of 30 June 2024. 4:20:27 Official agenda Supplied summary Consent block Finance and Management Services Official recommendation Receive and file
The council carried unspent money from the previous financial year into this one. 4:20:27 Official agenda Supplied summary Matched to recording Finance and Management Services Official recommendation Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to reduce the FY 2023-24 budget for unspent amounts to be carried over to FY 2024-25. (Requires five affirmative votes) Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to increase the FY 2024-25 budget for amounts carried forward from FY 2023-24. (Requires five affirmative votes)
The council approved a citywide contract for bottled water and dispensers. 4:25:38 The motion added direction for staff to come back on whether the city could bottle its own water instead. 4:25:38 It passed six votes to one, with Councilmember Bacerra against. 4:25:54
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Consent Calendar
Agreements with Accent on Languages, Inc., Mente, Inc. dba Cesar Vargas and Associates, Continental Interpreting Services, Inc., and…
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Firms were engaged to provide translation and interpreting services. 4:20:27 Official agenda Supplied summary Clerk timestamp Finance and Management Services Full official agenda title Agreements with Accent on Languages, Inc., Mente, Inc. dba Cesar Vargas and Associates, Continental Interpreting Services, Inc., and Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. for Citywide Translation and Interpretation Services (Specification No. 24-022A) (General Fund and Non-General Fund)
Official recommendation Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate agreements with Accent on Languages, Inc., Mente, Inc. dba Cesar Vargas and Associates, Continental Interpreting Services, Inc., and Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. to provide citywide translation and interpretation services for a term beginning October 01, 2024 and expiring September 30, 2027, with provisions for two, one-year extensions, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,290,000 (Core Agreement No. A-2024-XXX). Vendor Location Accent on Languages, Inc. Berkeley, CA Cesar Vargas and Associates Orange, CA Continental Interpreting Services, Inc. Brea, CA Interpreters Unlimited, Inc. San Diego, CA
Split vote See member positions → The council engaged a firm to provide the contract staff who run the rent stabilisation and just cause eviction programme. 4:46:35 Councilmember Hernandez moved it and Mayor Pro Tem Phan seconded. 4:46:35 It carried four votes to three, with Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers Bacerra and Penaloza against. 4:46:49 Official agenda Supplied summary Clerk timestamp Community Development Agency Official recommendation Authorize the City Manager to execute Agreement with RSG, Inc. to provide contract staffing for the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Program for a two-year term, with provisions for up to two, one-year extensions, in a total amount not to exceed $800,000 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
A consultant was engaged to review the city's job classifications and pay. 4:20:27
The council approved technology agreements with two suppliers. 4:51:34
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Consent Calendar
Agreements with New Tangram, LLC dba Tangram Interiors, Goforth & Marti dba G/M Business Interiors, and J.K. Miklin, Inc. dba Yamada…
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Suppliers were engaged to provide office furniture and fit-out. 4:51:34
The council adjusted the budget to receive federal homeland security grant money. 4:20:27 Official agenda Supplied summary Consent block Police Department Official recommendation Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $5,113,750 in the FY 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative, Federal Grant-Indirect revenue account and appropriate same to the UASI CalOES Santa Ana expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
The council accepted $755,000 in outside funding and adjusted the budget for it. 4:20:27
The council approved an agreement with Axon for taser equipment for the police department. 4:20:27 Official agenda Supplied summary Consent block Police Department Official recommendation Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the provision of Taser 10 equipment to the Santa Ana Police Department for a five year period beginning December 15, 2024 to December 14, 2029, in an amount not to exceed $1,963,569 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
A supplier was engaged to fit out police vehicles. 4:20:27
A consultant was engaged to support the city's climate action work. 4:20:27 Official agenda Supplied summary Matched to recording Public Works Agency Official recommendation Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cumming Management Group, Inc. to prepare a new Climate Action Plan in the base amount of $450,060, with a contingency of $45,006 for a total amount of $495,066, for a three-year term beginning October 1, 2024 and expiring September 30, 2027, with an option for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
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Consent Calendar
Agreement with BlueViolet for Security, Access Control, and Intercom Maintenance (Non-General and General Fund)
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A contractor was engaged for security, access control and intercom systems. 4:20:27 Official agenda Supplied summary Consent block Public Works Agency Official recommendation Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BlueViolet to maintain existing security, access control, and intercom systems for a three-year period beginning October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2027, with one, two-year renewal option, in an amount to exceed $208,195 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
This construction contract was withdrawn by staff before the council voted on it. 4:20:27
A construction contract was awarded to an electrical contractor. 4:20:27
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Consent Calendar
Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 2620 N Flower Street, 2369 N Flower Street, 424 S Broadway…
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Owners of historic houses entered Mills Act agreements, cutting their property tax in exchange for maintaining the buildings. 4:20:27
The council extended a site plan review for a third time. 4:20:27 Official agenda Supplied summary Consent block Planning and Building Agency Official recommendation Adopt a resolution approving a third and final one-year extension of Site Plan Review No. 2020-04 to November 9, 2025. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2020-04 FOR THE CENTRAL POINTE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 1801 EAST FOURTH STREET Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the extension for this project is exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3). This determination has been made as it has been determined that the proposed action to extend the existing, approved entitlement does not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment, as the existing, approved entitlement has already been evaluated pursuant to CEQA
The council approved revisions to the Youth Commission bylaws. 4:20:27 Official agenda Supplied summary Consent block Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Official recommendation Adopt a resolution approving revised bylaws for the Youth Commission to reflect a new meeting date and time, update procedures, and make clerical edits. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REVISED BYLAWS FOR THE YOUTH COMMISSION
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Public Hearing Public Comments
Continued Public Hearing: Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 2023-03, Development Agreement No. 2023-02, Vesting Tentative…
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This was the continued public hearing on a zone change application. 3:43:48 It carried with a recusal recorded by Mayor Pro Tem Phan. 3:46:45 Official agenda Supplied summary Clerk timestamp Planning and Building Agency Full official agenda title Continued Public Hearing: Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 2023-03, Development Agreement No. 2023-02, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2023-01, and Overrule of the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency for the Related Bristol Specific Plan Entitlements and Development Agreement (3600 S. Bristol Street) and Resolution Modifying Parking Districts in the Surrounding Area Legal notice published in the OC Register and OC Reporter on September 6, 2024 and notices mailed on same date. Notice of Continuance posted on September 18, 2024
Official recommendation Adopt a resolution to (1) certify the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) No. 2022-01 (SCH No. 2020029087), including adoption of environmental findings of fact pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, (2) adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and (3) adopt the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA (1) CERTIFYING THE FINAL SUPPLEMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE RELATED BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT (SCH NO. 2020029087), (2) ADOPTING ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS OF FACT AND STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATION CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, AND (3) ADOPTING THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM Adopt a resolution overruling the Orange County Airport Land Use Commission’s determination that the Related Bristol Specific Plan is inconsistent with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan, including supportive findings; RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, OVERRULING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION THAT THE PROPOSED RELATED BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN IS INCONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT ENVIRONS LAND USE PLAN FOR JOHN WAYNE AIRPORT, INCLUDING SUPPORTIVE FINDINGS Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 2023-03 to establish the Related Bristol Specific Plan No. 5 and to approve a zone change for the Property located at 3600 Bristol Street from General Commercial (C2) and Commercial Residential (CR) to Related Bristol Specific Plan (SP No. 5); ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2023-03 TO ESTABLISH THE RELATED BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN (SP NO. 5) AND TO APPROVE A ZONE CHANGE FOR THE 41-ACRE SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3600 BRISTOL STREET FROM GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2) AND COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL (CR) TO RELATED BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN (SP NO. 5) Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Development Agreement No. 2023-02; ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 2023-02 FOR A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT, KNOWN AS THE RELATED BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT, AT 3600 BRISTOL STREET BETWEEN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AND GREENVILLE RANCH LLC, BSG WEST BRISTOL LLC, AND MCG BRISTOL WEST LLC Adopt a resolution approving Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 2023-01 (County Map No. 19272), as conditioned; and RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 2023-01 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19272), AS CONDITIONED, FOR A MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT, KNOWN AS THE RELATED BRISTOL SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT, AT THE 41-ACRE SITE GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3600 BRISTOL STREET Concurrently and as a separate implementation action of the General Plan Update (2022), it is recommended that the City Council take the following action: Adopt a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 91-088, Resolution No. 93-076, and Resolution No. 2000-062 modifying procedures for participating in the South Coast, the Sandpointe, and the South Metro Permit Parking Districts. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 91-088, RESOLUTION NO. 93-076 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2000-062 REGARDING PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT PETITIONS [includes determination that the action is not a “project” subject to the California Environmental Quality Act and no environmental review is required]
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