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3December
2024
Regular City Council Meeting · One key issue

The consent calendar carried seven votes to nothing, with Mayor Amezcua recording a no vote against one item.

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What happened

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

  1. 01

    That item was the final adoption of an ordinance rewriting a whole article of the municipal code.

    2:31:34
    HomelessnessPublic safety
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 15

    Final adoption: Ordinance Amendment (OA) No. 2024-04 Repealing and Reenacting in its Entirety Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa…

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    Member positions

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted no

    Had a no vote recorded against this item while the rest of the consent calendar carried without objection.

    2:31:34
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes

    Moved the consent calendar.

    2:30:59
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaVoted yes

    Seconded it.

    2:30:59
  2. 02

    The Youth Commission introduced its members and gave the council an update.

    1:58:21
    Youth & education
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    Related agenda item 3

    Youth Commission Introductions and Update

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    is that you stated here they advise the city council about youth and teen program services and partnerships um i don't mr city manager or can we have them appear in front of the council twice a year three times a year whatever the council to share with us what…

    2:03:17
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    Thank you, Mayor. Pursuant to resolution number 2023-047, speakers are requested to address the City Council directly and to refrain from profane language, racial epitaphs, and libelous or slanderous statements that disturb the decorum of the meeting. Pursuant…

    2:19:08
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    Thank you, Madam Mayor. Well, first and foremost, thank you for your presentation, Director Hock-Scott, and thank you for your service to each of you. Serving your city is not a responsibility that anybody takes lightly, so for you to do this at your young…

    2:04:03
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem

    Yeah, they're going to do a presentation. Okay, I'll wait for the presentation.

    2:04:35
  3. 03

    The council approved a system letting residents report problems to the city and track them.

    2:33:53
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 9

    Agreement with Rattle Tech LLC for the Implementation of a Citizen Request Mobile App and Backend Work Management System…

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

  4. 04

    Two certificates opened the meeting, to a housing provider and a disability access organisation.

    1:47:51
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    Related agenda item 1

    Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Encompass for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    Encompass has shown dedication to uplifting those they serve. Today we celebrate their hard work and the transformative difference they make every single day. On behalf of the City of Santa Ana, it is my privilege to present the Certificate of Recognition as a…

    1:48:45
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezCouncilmember

    Okay, do we have a representative from CalAccess? Perfect.

    1:52:01
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    Next up is Council Member Lopez, please.

    1:51:51
  5. 05

    Three councilmembers disclosed attending a state assembly installation.

    2:31:34
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    1. December 2-3, 2024 Councilmember Bacerra – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA

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

How this brief was made

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Focus

Where they differed

Splits in votes or reasoning

Split voteon “Final adoption: Ordinance Amendment (OA) No. 2024-04 Repealing and Reenacting in its Entirety Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa…”2:31:34

The mayor recorded the only vote against the ordinance rewrite, on a consent calendar that otherwise carried unanimously.

Valerie Amezcua
Valerie AmezcuaVoted no2:31:34

Had a no vote recorded against this item while the rest of the consent calendar carried without objection.

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes2:30:59

Moved the consent calendar.

David Penaloza
David PenalozaVoted yes2:30:59

Seconded it.

Agenda

Every item

19 items in agenda order

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Closed Session Items

1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 1920-2002 W. First Street, APN…

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  • The council met privately about buying or selling city property.1:00:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryNot located
Full official agenda title

1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8: Property: 1920-2002 W. First Street, APN 007-332-04 & 007-332-05 Agency Negotiator: Nabil Saba, Executive Director of Public Works Negotiating Parties: Kacey Taormina, Broker Associate Under Negotiation: Price and Terms of Payment

1
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Encompass for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community

1:47:34
  • Mayor Amezcua presented a certificate of recognition to Encompass.1:47:51
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestamp
2
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Access California Services for their Outstanding Contributions to the…

1:52:22
  • Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate to a disability access organisation.1:52:27
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Full official agenda title

Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Access California Services for their Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3
Staff Presentations

Youth Commission Introductions and Update

1:58:16
Youth & education
  • The Youth Commission introduced its members to the council and gave an update on its work.1:58:21
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestamp
4
Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

2:29:40
  • A routine item excusing members who missed earlier meetings, approved with the consent calendar.2:31:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
5
Consent Calendar

Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2024

2:29:43
  • The council received the quarterly report on how the city's cash was invested as of 30 September 2024.2:31:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file
6
Consent Calendar

Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non-Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by…

2:29:43
  • The council received the quarterly list of smaller contracts staff signed without a council vote.2:31:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Full official agenda title

Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non-Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421

Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024
7
Consent Calendar

Receive and File the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Project Update

2:29:43
  • The council received the update on projects funded by federal pandemic recovery money.2:31:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) project update demonstrating that the City has obligated the entire funding allocation by the deadline of December 31, 2024
8
Consent Calendar

Agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group for Administrative, Investment, and Communication Advisory Services

2:29:43
  • A firm was engaged to administer the city's employee benefits.2:31:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Benefit Financial Services Group ("BFSG") for administrative, investment, and communication advisory services for a total aggregate amount not-to-exceed $175,000 for a three-year term beginning January 1, 2025, and expiring December 31, 2027, with a provision for a two-year extension (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
9
Consent Calendar

Agreement with Rattle Tech LLC for the Implementation of a Citizen Request Mobile App and Backend Work Management System…

2:31:54
  • The council approved a system letting residents report problems to the city and follow what happens to them.2:33:53
  • It passed seven votes to nothing.2:34:05
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampInformation Technology
Full official agenda title

Agreement with Rattle Tech LLC for the Implementation of a Citizen Request Mobile App and Backend Work Management System (Specification No. 24-099A) (General Fund and Non-General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Rattle Tech, LLC for Civita App community engagement platform and professional services, for an amount not to exceed $100,000 annually, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, for an initial one-year term beginning January 1, 2025, with provisions for four optional one-year renewals (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
10
Consent Calendar

First Amendment to Agreement with Allied Universal Janitorial Services (General Fund)

2:29:43
  • The council extended its janitorial services agreement.2:31:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPolice Department
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Allied Universal Executive Protection and Intelligence Services, Inc. dba Allied Universal Janitorial Services to provide janitorial services at the Police Department in the additional amount of $739,123, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,972,646 through October 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
11
Consent Calendar

Amend Purchase and Sale Agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to Extend the Deadline to Open Business at 2235 South Bristol…

2:29:43
Bristol StreetTransportation
  • The council amended a purchase and sale agreement with a development company.2:31:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Amend Purchase and Sale Agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to Extend the Deadline to Open Business at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 Months

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Santana Green Development, LLC to extend the deadline to open for business to the public a drive-thru restaurant or fuel station with integrated electric vehicle charging station at 2235 South Bristol Street by 18 months (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
12
Consent Calendar

Municipal Facilities License Agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California Limited…

2:29:43
  • The council licensed municipal facilities to a mobile phone operator for equipment.2:31:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Municipal Facilities License Agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California Limited Partnership

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Los Angeles SMSA Limited Partnership, dba Verizon Wireless, a California limited partnership, for the use of street lights for the installation of wireless devices other than small cell for a ten-year period, with provisions for two automatic five-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
13
Consent Calendar

Agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to Provide Lighting at Angels Park (No. 22-1421), Centennial…

2:34:14
BudgetEnvironment & waterParks & libraries
  • An electrical contractor was engaged for city work.2:34:59
  • It passed seven votes to nothing.2:35:11
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
Full official agenda title

Agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to Provide Lighting at Angels Park (No. 22-1421), Centennial Park (No. 22-1422), and Delhi Park (No. 22-1423) (Non-General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $187,665 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (31213002-50001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31213260-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes) Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $82,058 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (31313002-50001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31313260-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes) Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $29,066 of accumulated fund balance in Acquisition and Development, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account (31413002-50001) that will be appropriated for spending in the Acquisition and Development, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (31413260-66220) (Requires five affirmative votes). Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,748,789 in construction funds for the Angels Park Lights (Project No. 22-1421), Centennial Park Lights (Project No. 22-1422), and Delhi Park Lights (Project No. 22-1423) funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). Award an agreement with RMF Contracting, Inc. dba R&M Electrical Contracting to provide Lighting at Angels Park, Centennial Park, and Delhi Park, in an amount of $1,589,808, with a contingency of $158,981 for a total estimated project delivery cost of $1,748,789, beginning December 3, 2024 and expiring December 2, 2027, with the option for one, two-year extension (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX). Determine the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2024-103 was filed for this project
14
Consent Calendar

Resolution Approving Revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy And Procedures

2:29:43
  • The council approved revisions to its policy on how it handles municipal securities disclosure.2:31:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution approving revisions to the City’s Municipal Securities Continuing Disclosure Policy and Procedures RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING REVISIONS TO THE MUNICIPAL SECURITIES DISCLOSURE POLICY AND PROCEDURES
15
Consent Calendar

Final adoption: Ordinance Amendment (OA) No. 2024-04 Repealing and Reenacting in its Entirety Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa…

2:26:31
HomelessnessPublic safety
Split voteSee member positions →
  • The council gave final adoption to an ordinance repealing and re-enacting an entire article of the municipal code.2:31:34
  • Mayor Amezcua had a no vote recorded against this item, the only dissent on the consent calendar.2:31:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPlanning and Building Agency
Full official agenda title

Second Reading of Ordinance Amendment (OA) No. 2024-04 Repealing and Reenacting in its Entirety Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Prohibiting Short-Term Rentals (STRs) First reading November 19, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 6-1 (Mayor Amezcua dissenting)

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance amending the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) to add Article XXI to Chapter 8 of the SAMC prohibiting Short-Term Rentals. ORDINANCE NO. NS-3072 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE XXI TO CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PROHIBITING SHORT-TERM RENTALS
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Council Comments Ab1234 Disclosure

1. December 2-3, 2024 Councilmember Bacerra – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA

2:35:42
  • Councilmember Bacerra disclosed attending a state assembly installation.2:31:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent block
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Council Comments Ab1234 Disclosure

2. December 2-3, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza – California Assembly Installation, Sacramento, CA

2:35:42
  • Councilmember Penaloza disclosed attending the same installation.2:31:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent block
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Council Comments Ab1234 Disclosure

3. December 2-3, 2024 Mayor Amezcua – California Assembly Installation – Sacramento, CA

2:35:42
  • Mayor Amezcua disclosed attending the same installation.2:31:34
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent block
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