23September
2024
Adjourned Regular City Council and Special Successor Agency Meeting · One key issue

The council voted unanimously to rescind the guidelines restricting filming, photography and recording at its own public meetings.

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Monday, September 23, 2024

  1. 01

    The request came from Councilmembers Vazquez and Lopez, and the rules were formally rewritten the following January after the First Amendment Coalition raised concerns.

    2:37:57
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    Related agenda item 25

    Item 25: Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to Rescind the “Guidelines for filming…

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    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    Santa Ana Unified used to have 35 officers and they don't have that many officers anymore because the board has not allowed them to hire any more officers and so Santa Ana PD really does take care of our schools along with Santa Ana Unified School Police…

    3:16:18
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember

    would like to start thank you in uh early december 2023 a new policy on filming photography and recording of the city of san anna public meetings was implemented heavily restricting the movement of photojournalists in the city council chambers during the…

    2:45:25
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem

    rescission at this point and see what we can do. I don't think that it's necessary to say we have one camera person in a room like this to force them to be in the back corner. But we have a lot of seniors and kids and families up front who are, you know…

    2:48:42
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    events thank you thank you councilor Becerra please thank you mad mayor I want to echo some of the sentiments from my colleagues in regards to fiestas patrias that was an amazing event so thank you to the CMO's office and parks and Rec for all that you guys…

    3:04:33
  2. 02

    A substitute motion from Councilmember Lopez on a street construction contract failed three votes to four, before the item passed unanimously.

    1:50:27
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    Related agenda item 13

    Item No. 18: Construction Contract with Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue Bikeways Projects (No.…

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    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted no

    Questioned the premise about covering the turf, saying she had attended many graduations without seeing it done.

    1:50:27
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted yes

    None

    1:50:27
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted yes

    Moved the substitute, which failed three votes to four.

    1:50:27
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes

    None

    1:50:27
  3. 03

    Councilmembers Hernandez, Lopez and Vazquez were the three supporting that substitute.

    1:50:27
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    Related agenda item 13

    Item No. 18: Construction Contract with Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue Bikeways Projects (No.…

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    Member positions

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted no

    Questioned the premise about covering the turf, saying she had attended many graduations without seeing it done.

    1:50:27
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezVoted yes

    None

    1:50:27
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted yes

    Moved the substitute, which failed three votes to four.

    1:50:27
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes

    None

    1:50:27
  4. 04

    A joint public hearing on buying property at Main and Third Streets passed six votes to one, with Lopez against.

    2:36:06
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    Related agenda item 24

    Item 24: Joint Public Hearing: Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at the…

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    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    brought before council, went to the owners. I think we no longer are in possession of those as a city. So what does that mean? Did we score big? Did you guys get the big bucks out of it? No, no but we also escaped liability we escaped all the unnecessary…

    2:34:36
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezCouncilmember

    You probably are not going to be able to give me that response. I recognize that. But again, this is why I'm not jumping to support the recommendation of staff, and I would be, again, supportive of case-by-case and also taking on the ones that have been exempt…

    2:33:23
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    via zoom today okay go ahead so item number 23 is related to the consolidated annual performance and evaluation report for fiscal 23 24 mr city manager may please have the staff presentation

    2:36:45
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    A motion by Councilmember Becerra, seconded by Mayor Mesquah, to approve a resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana declaring various properties as exempt surplus land, directing the City Manager to follow the procedures set forth in the Surplus…

    2:35:45
  5. 05

    The council also sponsored the downtown First Saturday ArtWalk and a Fiestas del Mariachi event.

    52:38
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    Related agenda item 12

    Item No. 12: Agreement with Power of One Foundation (POOF), for a co-presented Fiestas Del Mariachi Event and Related Services; and…

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    Alvaro Nuñez
    Alvaro NuñezCity Manager

    We literally have 3,000 people on Saturday, 3,000 people on Sunday, more or less. You saw the updates we gave. Those are the kind of attractions that we're trying to get. Can we do better? Yes. This is what this Prova Council is seeking to do. we're not trying…

    1:16:19
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    Yes, I'm very happy to see that all of us are working towards the same goal and that's investing in Santa Ana. That's what this decision is about. But just words of encouragement for Logan Crow and the Frida Cinema. We're closer than you ever have with your…

    50:35
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    thank you mayor and I appreciate some of my colleagues comments on our stadium think about it number one high school football team in the nation not in the county not in the state but the nation plays at the Santa Ana Stadium the The oldest high school in…

    1:25:28
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem

    And then I find out that this stadium is going to seat more people than the Pacific Amphitheater, where I got to see Trevor Noah. You know, this is going to have more space. It's going to have better parking. It's going to have more immediate access. It's…

    1:19:32
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Focus

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Splits in votes or reasoning

Split voteon “Item No. 18: Construction Contract with Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue Bikeways Projects (No.…”1:50:27

Three members backed a substitute on the street construction contract that the other four rejected, before the original motion passed unanimously.

Valerie Amezcua
Valerie AmezcuaVoted no1:50:27

Questioned the premise about covering the turf, saying she had attended many graduations without seeing it done.

Benjamin Vazquez
Benjamin VazquezVoted yes1:50:27
Jessie Lopez
Jessie LopezVoted yes1:50:27

Moved the substitute, which failed three votes to four.

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes1:50:27
Agenda

Every item

9 items in agenda order

10
Consent Calendar (Separate Discussion)

Item No. 10: Donation Agreement with The Frida Cinema to Sponsor the DTSA First Saturday ArtWalk (General Fund)

31:44
  • The council agreed a donation to The Frida Cinema to sponsor the downtown First Saturday ArtWalk.52:38
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCommunity Development Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Donation Agreement with The Frida Cinema to sponsor the Downtown Santa Ana (DTSA) First Saturday ArtWalk for a one-year term beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $150,000 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
11
Consent Calendar (Separate Discussion)

Item No. 11: [Approved; For Comment Only] Amendment to the Facilities Use Agreement with the Training and Research Foundation to Add…

45:24
  • The council amended a facilities use agreement, taken for comment only as it had already been approved.52:38
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampParks, Recreation, and Community Services
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Item No. 11: [Approved; For Comment Only] Amendment to the Facilities Use Agreement with the Training and Research Foundation to Add the Logan Community Center as a Service Location to Provide Licensed Afterschool Programming Until the End of the 2024-2025 School Year

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the facilities use agreement with the Training Research Foundation (TRF) to add the Logan Community Center as a service location to provide childcare services to Santa Ana children and families, increasing the monthly fee by $600 for a monthly total fee of $2,600 for 10 months, from September 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025. (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
12
Consent Calendar (Separate Discussion)

Item No. 12: Agreement with Power of One Foundation (POOF), for a co-presented Fiestas Del Mariachi Event and Related Services; and…

49:50
  • The council agreed with the Power of One Foundation to co-present the Fiestas del Mariachi event.2:28:30
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampParks, Recreation, and Community Services
Full official agenda title

Item No. 12: Agreement with Power of One Foundation (POOF), for a co-presented Fiestas Del Mariachi Event and Related Services; and, Award Sunbelt Rentals Inc. Purchase Order Contract for Event Floor Cover (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Power of One Foundation to co-present a Fiestas Del Mariachi event at Santa Ana Stadium, for an amount not to exceed 80% of revenue earned after expenditure recovery for a term beginning September 18, 2024 and ending October 31, 2024 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
  2. Award a Purchase Order Contract to Sunbelt Rentals Inc. for the rental of an event floor cover for Santa Ana Stadium in an amount not to exceed $118,548
  3. Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $118,548 from the spendable General Fund balance to the PRCSA, Recreation and Community Services, Contractual-Professional Services expenditure account (01113230-62300). (Requires five affirmative votes)
13
Consent Calendar (Separate Discussion)

Item No. 18: Construction Contract with Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue Bikeways Projects (No.…

1:43:56
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  • The council considered a construction contract for work at Standard Avenue and McFadden.1:50:27
  • Discussion turned to whether the turf at the site should be covered for graduations, with the mayor noting she had attended many graduations without seeing turf covered.1:50:27
  • A substitute motion from Councilmember Lopez failed three votes to four, supported only by Councilmembers Hernandez, Lopez and Vazquez.1:50:27
  • The original motion then carried seven votes to nothing.1:51:07
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
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Item No. 18: Construction Contract with Vido Samarzich, Inc. for the Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue Bikeways Projects (No. 19-6923, 20-6962, 20-6965, 23-6705, 23-6706, & 23-6707 ) ( General Fund ) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $2,000,000 in prior-year fund balance in the Residential Street Improvement, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Residential Street, Improvements Other Than Buildings, expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $2,700,000 in prior-year fund balance in the Transportation System Improvement Authorization Area B revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Transportation System Improvement Authorization Area B Tustin, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $5,900,000 in construction funds for the Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue Bikeways Project (No. 19-6923, 20-6962, 20-6965, 23-6705, 23-6706, & 23-6707 )
  4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $23,550,000 , which includes $19,170,060 for the construction contract; $2,462,934 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $1,917,006 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work due to the complexity and extensive scope of this project
  5. Award a construction contract to Vido Samarzich, Inc. , the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $19,170,060 , for construction of the Standard Avenue and McFadden Avenue Bikeways Project ( No. 19-6923, 20-6962, 20-6965, 23-6705, 23-6706, & 23-6707 ), for a term beginning September 17, 2024 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
  6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review pursuant to Article 19, Categorical Exemptions Sections 15301(c) and 15304(h). Categorical Exemption Environmental Review Nos. ER-2020-33 and ER-2020-97 were filed for Projects Nos. 20-6965 and 20-6962
14
Consent Calendar (Separate Discussion)

Item 19: Resolution Declaring City-Owned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land and Directing the City Manager or their Designee to…

2:21:24
  • The council declared city-owned properties exempt surplus land, the step state law requires before they can be sold or leased.2:28:30
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Item 19: Resolution Declaring City-Owned Properties as Exempt Surplus Land and Directing the City Manager or their Designee to Comply with the Requirement of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the Sale and Activation of Surplus Land

Official recommendation
  1. 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. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING VARIOUS PROPERTIES 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
  2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), the sales of the properties as surplus are exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15312 (Surplus Government Property Sales)
23
Public Hearings Public Comments

Item 23: Public Hearing: Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24

2:29:35
  • This was the public hearing on the annual performance report for the city's federal housing and community development grants.2:36:06
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Full official agenda title

Item 23: Public Hearing: Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Legal notice published in the Orange County Register on August 14, 2024 and in La Opinion and Nguoi Viet on August 19, 2024

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
24
Public Hearings Public Comments

Item 24: Joint Public Hearing: Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at the…

2:31:15
  • This joint public hearing covered acquiring real property at Main and Third Streets.2:39:14
  • It passed six votes to one, with Councilmember Lopez against.2:36:06
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCommunity Development Agency
Full official agenda title

Item 24: Joint Public Hearing: Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at the Southwest Corner of Main Street and Third Street (APN 398-601-02) for Parking Lot (General Fund and Non-General Fund) Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 30 and September 9, 2024

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of the Southwest Corner of Main Street and Third Street (APN 398-601-02), and authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents as necessary. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FROM THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA LOCATED AT 3RD STREET AND MAIN STREET PARKING LOT
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at the Southwest Corner of Main Street and Third Street (APN 398-601-02) in the amount of $190,000 plus closing costs (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX). SUCCESSOR AGENCY ACTION
  3. Adopt a resolution declaring a Successor Agency owned property as exempt Surplus Land for the purpose of a Purchase and Sale agreement with the City of Santa Ana. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING 3RD STREET AND MAIN STREET PARKING LOT AS EXEMPT SURPLUS AND LAND PURSUANT TO THE EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND ACT AND AUTHORIZING, PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA, THE SALE OF THE PARKING LOT PROPERTY TO THE CITY (includes determination that the sale of the property is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15301)
  4. Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of the Southwest Corner of Main Street and Third Street (APN 398-601-02), and authorize the Executive Director to execute all required documents as necessary. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SANTA ANA LOCATED AT 3RD STREET AND MAIN STREET PARKING LOT
  5. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at the Southwest Corner of Main Street and Third Street (APN 398-601-02) in the amount of $190,000 plus closing costs (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
25
Councilmember Requested Items

Item 25: Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to Rescind the “Guidelines for filming…

2:37:56
  • Councilmembers Vazquez and Lopez asked the council to rescind the guidelines governing filming, photography and recording at city public meetings.2:37:57
  • Councilmember Penaloza moved the item and it was seconded immediately.2:38:00
  • It carried seven votes to nothing.2:38:25
  • The council went on to adopt replacement recording rules in January 2025, after the First Amendment Coalition told the city its approach had been wrong.2:38:25
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Full official agenda title

Item 25: Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager, City Attorney, and City Clerk to Rescind the “Guidelines for filming, photography and recording of City of Santa Ana public meetings” Media Policy – Councilmembers Vazquez and Lopez

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Public Hearing

Item 1: Joint Public Hearing: Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at the…

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  • This joint public hearing covered adopting a resolution and approving a purchase and sale agreement to acquire property.52:38
  • It passed seven votes to nothing.52:38
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Full official agenda title

Item 1: Joint Public Hearing: Adopt Resolution and Approve Purchase and Sale Agreement for Acquisition of Real Property at the Southwest Corner of Main Street and Third Street (APN 398-601-02) for Parking Lot (General Fund and Non-General Fund) Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on August 30 and September 9, 2024

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of the Southwest Corner of Main Street and Third Street (APN 398-601-02), and authorize the City Manager to execute all required documents as necessary. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FROM THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA LOCATED AT 3RD STREET AND MAIN STREET PARKING LOT
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at the Southwest Corner of Main Street and Third Street (APN 398-601-02) in the amount of $190,000 plus closing costs (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX). SUCCESSOR AGENCY ACTION
  3. Adopt a resolution declaring a Successor Agency owned property as exempt Surplus Land for the purpose of a Purchase and Sale agreement with the City of Santa Ana. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING 3RD STREET AND MAIN STREET PARKING LOT AS EXEMPT SURPLUS AND LAND PURSUANT TO THE EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND ACT AND AUTHORIZING, PURSUANT TO AN EXEMPTION FROM CEQA, THE SALE OF THE PARKING LOT PROPERTY TO THE CITY (includes determination that the sale of the property is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15301)
  4. Adopt a resolution making certain findings with respect to the consideration to be received by the Successor Agency pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement between the Successor Agency and the City for the sale of the Southwest Corner of Main Street and Third Street (APN 398-601-02), and authorize the Executive Director to execute all required documents as necessary. RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF SANTA ANA LOCATED AT 3RD STREET AND MAIN STREET PARKING LOT
  5. Authorize the Executive Director to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement and all required documents for the acquisition of real property located at the Southwest Corner of Main Street and Third Street (APN 398-601-02) in the amount of $190,000 plus closing costs (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
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