Council RecordSanta Ana, California
21January
2025
Regular City Council and Special Successor Agency Meeting · One key issue

It elected Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025, replacing Councilmember Phan, who had held the post through the earlier part of the meeting.

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4.4 hours 39 agenda items 38 located in video 65% attributed to a named speaker
Brief

What happened

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

  1. 01

    It rewrote its rules on filming and recording council meetings, after the First Amendment Coalition pointed out the city's practice did not match state open-meeting law.

    3:43:45
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 34

    Resolution Amending the Council Rules and Procedures to Address Audio, Video, and Photographic Recording During City Council…

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    Member positions

    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanRaised concerns

    Warned that removing the clauses tracking state law could obscure rather than improve transparency.

    3:48:59
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezRaised concerns

    Wanted the state wording copied verbatim, so nobody could later claim a differently-worded rule should be applied differently.

    3:52:51
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraSupported

    Preferred the clearer paraphrase, saying a finding is a different act from a vote and that policy should read plainly for those who come after.

    3:52:20
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaSupported

    Had considered requiring a supermajority instead, and accepted the amendment.

    3:46:46
  2. 02

    Councilmember Lopez argued for copying the state wording exactly, so a future council could not apply a differently-worded rule differently.

    3:52:51
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 34

    Resolution Amending the Council Rules and Procedures to Address Audio, Video, and Photographic Recording During City Council…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanRaised concerns

    Warned that removing the clauses tracking state law could obscure rather than improve transparency.

    3:48:59
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezRaised concerns

    Wanted the state wording copied verbatim, so nobody could later claim a differently-worded rule should be applied differently.

    3:52:51
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraSupported

    Preferred the clearer paraphrase, saying a finding is a different act from a vote and that policy should read plainly for those who come after.

    3:52:20
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaSupported

    Had considered requiring a supermajority instead, and accepted the amendment.

    3:46:46
  3. 03

    The council kept the clearer paraphrase but narrowed one clause, and adopted it unanimously.

    3:58:07
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 34

    Resolution Amending the Council Rules and Procedures to Address Audio, Video, and Photographic Recording During City Council…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanRaised concerns

    Warned that removing the clauses tracking state law could obscure rather than improve transparency.

    3:48:59
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezRaised concerns

    Wanted the state wording copied verbatim, so nobody could later claim a differently-worded rule should be applied differently.

    3:52:51
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraSupported

    Preferred the clearer paraphrase, saying a finding is a different act from a vote and that policy should read plainly for those who come after.

    3:52:20
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaSupported

    Had considered requiring a supermajority instead, and accepted the amendment.

    3:46:46
  4. 04

    A public hearing on accessory dwelling units followed.

    3:59:44
    Land use
    Explore this issue
    Related agenda item 35

    Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2024-03 – An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use…

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    the Bowers Museum and that will be a wonderful event to celebrate and I really want to thank the chief because it's not just about him he's actually going to celebrate his promotion as well as the deputy chiefs and that is the first time in the history I…

    4:20:53
    Benjamin Vazquez
    Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember

    and protein baskets hey thank you i think i got it first i want to thank everybody who has gone out to support the victims of the la fires especially my godson who's six and he's gone twice to give uh folks the necessary resources they need also my fiance's…

    4:13:49
    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezCouncilmember

    reunification are essential not only for those seeking safety, but also for building stronger, more vibrant communities. Please know that I, as a council member, will continue to advocate for initiatives that protect and uplift our immigrant and refugee…

    4:09:20
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    Well, I am not as good as Council Member Peloza at remembering everybody's birthday, so I'm just going to wish all the January birthdays a happy birthday. While I may remember some historical things, Council Member Peloza is a lint trap for everybody's…

    4:11:57
How this brief was made

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Focus

Where they differed

Splits in votes or reasoning

Different reasoningon “Resolution Amending the Council Rules and Procedures to Address Audio, Video, and Photographic Recording During City Council…”3:43:45

Councilmembers agreed the public may film council meetings and disagreed about how to write the rule: copy state law word for word, or paraphrase it more readably. The concern was that a future council could read a paraphrase differently. It was settled by amendment and adopted unanimously.

Thai Viet Phan
Thai Viet PhanRaised concerns3:48:59

Warned that removing the clauses tracking state law could obscure rather than improve transparency.

Jessie Lopez
Jessie LopezRaised concerns3:52:51

Wanted the state wording copied verbatim, so nobody could later claim a differently-worded rule should be applied differently.

Phil Bacerra
Phil BacerraSupported3:52:20

Preferred the clearer paraphrase, saying a finding is a different act from a vote and that policy should read plainly for those who come after.

David Penaloza
David PenalozaSupported3:46:46

Had considered requiring a supermajority instead, and accepted the amendment.

Agenda

Every item

39 items in agenda order

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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Labor & workforce

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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. Doe Officers and Santa Ana Police Officers Association v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case. No. 30-2022-01230134 B. City of Santa Ana v. Hashtag Pinpoint Corporation, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2022-01296331 C. Santa Ana POA/Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2021-1230129-CU-OE-CJC D. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No.: 30-2022-01293127 E. David Guzman v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No.: 30-2023-01323955 F. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2023-01348299 G. Stephanie Luna v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No.: 3-2023-01350541 H. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No.: 30-2023-01339537 I. Manny Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No.: 30-2024-01372127 J. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No.: 30-2021-01204216 K. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana/Santa Ana Personnel Board, Orange County Superior Court, Case No.: 30-2023-01368254 L. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No.: 30-2023-01359457 M. Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No.: 30-2023-01330782 N. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No.: 30-2022-01287702

1
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to the DTSA Feel Good Events Board for Outstanding Contributions to the…

2:01:06
  • The mayor presented certificates to the organisers of downtown events.2:01:06
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Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to the DTSA Feel Good Events Board for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

2
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Phan to Santa Ana’s Library Services Department declaring January 29, 2025 as Tet/Lunar New…

2:11:22
  • Mayor Pro Tem Phan presented a proclamation to the city's library services staff.2:11:22
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Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Phan to Santa Ana’s Library Services Department declaring January 29, 2025 as Tet/Lunar New Year

3
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Mater Dei High School Football Team for their 2024 National…

2:19:01
  • A ceremonial presentation of certificates or a proclamation.2:19:01
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Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Mater Dei High School Football Team for their 2024 National Championship

4
Ceremonial Presentations

Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Jose Rea and the GREEN-MPNA for Outstanding Contributions to the…

2:27:47
  • Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate to Jose Rea and the GREEN programme.2:27:47
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Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Jose Rea and the GREEN-MPNA for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

5
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by City of Santa Ana honoring Jesse Soto in Recognition of his Retirement and 31 Years of Dedicated Service…

2:40:45
  • The city honoured Jesse Soto in recognition of his service.2:40:45
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Proclamation presented by City of Santa Ana honoring Jesse Soto in Recognition of his Retirement and 31 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Santa Ana

6
Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

3:04:47
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:47
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
7
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Special Meeting of December 10, 2024 and Regular Meeting of December 17, 2024

3:04:52
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
8
Consent Calendar

Re-appoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by Councilmember Lopez as the Ward 3 Representative for a Full Term…

3:04:52
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
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Re-appoint Various Boards and Commissions Members Nominated by Councilmember Lopez as the Ward 3 Representative for a Full Term Expiring December 12, 2028

Official recommendation
  1. Maria Baeza – Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
  2. Edward Murashie – Historic Resources Commission
  3. Roberto Herrera – Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission
  4. Gabriel Castillo Laughton – Police Oversight Commission
9
Consent Calendar

Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records

3:04:52
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockHuman Resources, Police Department
Official recommendation
  1. Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from the Human Resources and Police Departments in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013-14
10
Consent Calendar

Receive and File – Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Related Audit Reports, and Measure X…

3:04:52
Sales taxBudget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockFinance and Management Services
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Receive and File – Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Related Audit Reports, and Measure X Agreed-Upon-Procedures Report

Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file the following audited and separately issued reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024: The Auditor’s unmodified “clean” opinion letter for the fiscal year 2023-24 Audited Financial Statements included in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Government Auditing Standards (GAS) Letter Governance Letter Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Audited Financial Statements The Auditor’s report on the Appropriations Limit (GANN Limit) The Auditor’s report on compliance with the Statement of Investment Policy Measure X Agreed-Upon-Procedures Report
11
Consent Calendar

Purchase Order Contract with Brodart Company for Purchase of Collections and Cataloging Services for the Santa Ana Public Library…

3:04:52
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockLibrary
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Purchase Order Contract with Brodart Company for Purchase of Collections and Cataloging Services for the Santa Ana Public Library (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to increase Purchase Order Contract authority with Brodart Company for the purchase of Library collections and cataloging services by $375,000, for an annual not to exceed amount of $965,000, for the current contract term ending October 31, 2026, with two optional one-year renewals
12
Consent Calendar

Citywide Sports Field Maintenance Schedule for 2025-2026

3:04:52
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file Citywide Sports Field Renovation Schedule for 2025-2026
13
Consent Calendar

Receive and File the Notification by the City Engineer of the Final Tract Map No. 2020-01, County Tract Map No. 18178 at 1122 North…

3:05:58
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:05:58
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Receive and File the Notification by the City Engineer of the Final Tract Map No. 2020-01, County Tract Map No. 18178 at 1122 North Bewley Street (Applicant: XALT Developments LLC, a California Limited Liability Company) (No Fiscal Impact)

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

Receive and File the Notification by the City Engineer of the Final Tract Map No. 2023-02, County Tract Map No. 19238 at 2300…

3:05:58
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:05:58
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
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Receive and File the Notification by the City Engineer of the Final Tract Map No. 2023-02, County Tract Map No. 19238 at 2300 Redhill Avenue (Applicant: GS BOWERY OWNER, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, AND GS BOWERY OWNER II, LLC, A DELAWARE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY) (No Fiscal Impact)

Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file
15
Consent Calendar

Purchase Order Contract to All American Asphalt for Asphalt and Concrete Materials (Specification No. 24-125) (Non-General Fund)

3:04:52
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Award a Purchase Order Contract to All American Asphalt for asphalt concrete materials for a term beginning January 21, 2025 and expiring January 20, 2026, with provisions for four, one-year renewals exercisable by the City Manager, for a total contract amount of $400,000
16
Consent Calendar

Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Residential Development-District 2 Account Balance for Santiago Park Restroom Improvements…

3:04:52
BudgetHousingParks & libraries
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Residential Development-District 2 Account Balance for Santiago Park Restroom Improvements (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $50,000 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, Buildings and Building Improvements expenditure account (31213260-66200). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17
Consent Calendar

Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to Mike Bubalo Construction Co., Inc. for the Rousselle Street…

3:04:52
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to Mike Bubalo Construction Co., Inc. for the Rousselle Street Flood Protection Project (Project No. 23-6627) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $831,000 in prior year fund balance in the Federal Clean Water Protection Fund, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 05717002-50001) and appropriate the same amount into the Federal Clean Water Protection Enterprise, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (No. 05717640-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
  2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program to add $831,000 of Federal Clean Water Protection Enterprise funding for the Rousselle Street Flood Protection Project (No. 23-6627)
  3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $5,139,259, which includes $4,113,259 for the construction contract, $615,000 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $411,000 project contingency for unanticipated unforeseen work
  4. Award a construction contract to Mike Bubalo Construction Co., Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in the amount of $4,113,259, for construction of the Rousselle Street Flood Protection Project, for a term beginning January 21, 2025 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
  5. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2024-57 was filed with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder for the project
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Consent Calendar

Appropriation Adjustment, Construction Contract to Select Electric, Inc., and Agreement with Santa Ana Unified School District for…

3:08:12
BudgetTransportationYouth & education
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:08:12
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Appropriation Adjustment, Construction Contract to Select Electric, Inc., and Agreement with Santa Ana Unified School District for the Traffic Signal Installation at Segerstrom Avenue and Rosewood Avenue Project (Project No. 25-6030) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $ 1,242,686 in the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 05917002-57000) and appropriate the same amount into the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 05917660-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with Santa Ana Unified School District, in an amount not to exceed $1,242,686, for the construction and construction engineering of the Traffic Signal Installation at Segerstrom Avenue and Rosewood Avenue, effective upon full approval of the agreement for a two-year term, with an option for extension (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $1,242,686 in construction funds from the Select Street Construction account for the Traffic Signal Installation at Segerstrom Avenue and Rosewood Avenue Project (No. 25-6030)
  4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,242,686, which includes $994,149 for the construction contract, $149,122 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $99,415 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work due to the complexity and extensive scope of this project
  5. Award a construction contract to Select Electric, Inc. , the second lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $ 994,149 , subject to change orders, for construction of the Traffic Signal Installation at Segerstrom Avenue and Rosewood Avenue Project (No. 25-6030 ), for a term beginning January 21, 2025 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. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2024-107 was filled for Project No. 25-6030
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Consent Calendar

Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with Mesa Consolidated Water District for Street Improvements on Croddy Way from Chandler…

3:04:52
BudgetEnvironment & water
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement with Mesa Consolidated Water District for Street Improvements on Croddy Way from Chandler Avenue to MacArthur Boulevard (Project No. 25-6425) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $897,000 of prior-year fund balance in the Select Street Construction, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 05917002-50001) and appropriate the same amount into the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 05917660-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)
  2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program to add funds in the amount of $897,000 to Project No. 25-6425, Croddy Way Street Improvements Project (Project No. 25-6425)
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the Mesa Consolidated Water District for improvements on Croddy Way within Santa Ana from Chandler Avenue to MacArthur Boulevard (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Award a Construction Contract to Aguilar & Calderon Corporation for the Sidewalk Replacement Project FY 24-25 (No. 25-6029)…

3:04:52
BudgetTransportation
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Award a Construction Contract to Aguilar & Calderon Corporation for the Sidewalk Replacement Project FY 24-25 (No. 25-6029) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20 24 -20 25 Capital Improvement Program to include $ 1,000,000 in construction funds for the Sidewalk Replacement Project FY 24-25 (No. 25-6029 )
  2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $ 1,000,000 , which includes $ 731,255 for the construction contract, $ 85,932 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, $ 73,126 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work due to the complexity and extensive scope of this project, and $109,687 for additional work for contract change orders needed to reduce the City’s sidewalk repairs backlog
  3. Award a construction contract to Aguilar & Calderon Corporation , the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $ 731,255 , subject to change orders, for construction of the Sidewalk Replacement Project FY 24-25 Project (No. 25-6029 ), for a term beginning January 21, 2025 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
  4. Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2024-102 was filed for Project No. 25-6029
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Consent Calendar

Agreements with National Safety Services, Inc., Ancon Marine, Inc. DBA Ancon Services, and Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc. for Confined…

3:04:52
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Agreements with National Safety Services, Inc., Ancon Marine, Inc. DBA Ancon Services, and Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc. for Confined Space Rescue and Safety Training Services (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with National Safety Services, Inc., Ancon Services, and Pro Safety & Rescue, Inc. to provide confined space rescue and safety training services, for a term beginning January 21, 2025 and expiring January 20, 2028 with provisions for two, one-year extensions, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,250,000 (Core Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with T.R. Holliman & Associates, Inc. for On-Call Technical Support for Water and Sewer-Related Projects (Non-General…

3:04:52
BudgetEnvironment & water
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Agreement with T.R. Holliman & Associates, Inc. for On-Call Technical Support for Water and Sewer-Related Projects (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with T.R. Holliman & Associates for on-call technical support for multiple water and sewer related projects and implement a template for completion of the City’s Cross Connection Control Program Handbook, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for a one-year term beginning January 21, 2025 and expiring January 20, 2026 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement Renewal with Azteca Systems, LLC for the Public Works Asset Management Software (Non General Fund)

3:04:52
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal with Azteca Systems, LLC for asset management software for a total amount not to exceed $85,304, and extend the term to January 31, 2026, with no additional extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
24
Consent Calendar

Appropriation Adjustment and Agreements with the County of Orange to Strengthen Regional Workforce Development Partnerships and…

3:04:52
BudgetYouth & education
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
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Appropriation Adjustment and Agreements with the County of Orange to Strengthen Regional Workforce Development Partnerships and Advancing Education-Industry Alignment Through WIOA Initiatives (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the County of Orange accepting grant funds of $110,000 to assist in the coordination and implementation of the Regional Equity and Recovery Partnership (RERP) grant for the period from January 21, 2025 to December 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the County of Orange accepting grant funds of $30,000 for coordination of workforce efforts under the Regional Plan Implementation (RPI) 5.0 grant for the period of January 21, 2025 to March 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $30,000 in funds from Orange County Grant Revenue Federal Grant-Indirect account (no. 12418002-52001) and $110,000 from State Grant-Indirect account (no. 12418002-52027) and appropriating the same amounts to OC WIOA RPI 5.0 expenditure account (no. 12418750-various) and OC RERP expenditure account (no. 12418752-various), respectively. (Requires five affirmative votes)
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Consent Calendar

Extension to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) for Classifications Represented by the Service Employees International Union…

3:04:52
Labor & workforce
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockHuman Resources
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Extension to the Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) for Classifications Represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 721 Part-Time Non Civil Service Employees Unit (“SEIU-PTNCS”)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an extension to the existing Memorandum of Understanding with SEIU-PTNCS regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective through May 15, 2025, and authorize non-substantive changes which may be necessary to implement the agreement (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
26
Consent Calendar

Agreement with Allied Network Solutions, Inc. for Adobe Software and Subscriptions (Specification No. 24-103) (General and…

3:04:52
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockInformation Technology
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Agreement with Allied Network Solutions, Inc. for Adobe Software and Subscriptions (Specification No. 24-103) (General and Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Allied Network Solutions, Inc. to provide Adobe Acrobat Software and Subscriptions, in an annual amount not to exceed $150,000, for a term of 20-months expiring September 15, 2026, with provisions for two, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
27
Consent Calendar

Third Amendment with A1 Party Rental for Event Equipment Rental Services at City Events (General Fund)

3:04:52
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockParks, Recreation, and Community Services
Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement amendment with A1 Party Rental for event equipment rental services at City events to increase the annual amount by $50,000 through March 31, 2025, for a new agreement total of $590,000 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Summarily Vacate Portions of Hesperian Street, Cubbon Street, and Public Alley Right of Way - Abandonment 24-03

3:04:52
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
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Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a Resolution rescinding City Council Resolution 94-031, and Summarily Vacate Portions of Hesperian Street, Cubbon Street, and Public Alley Right of Way - Abandonment 24-03 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 94-031, AND VACATING PORTIONS OF CUBBON STREET, HESPERIAN STREET, AND A PUBLIC ALLEY WITHIN MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT 1001 GRAHAM LANE, (ABANDONMENT NO. 2024-03)
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Consent Calendar

Resolution Recognizing the Japanese American Citizens League South East Los Angeles, North Orange County as a Community Stakeholder…

3:27:11
  • The council adopted a resolution recognising the Japanese American Citizens League chapter, approved seven votes to none.3:26:52
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Resolution Recognizing the Japanese American Citizens League South East Los Angeles, North Orange County as a Community Stakeholder for the Civic Center Japanese Garden and Teahouse (No Fiscal Impact)

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution recognizing Japanese American Citizens League South East Los Angeles, North Orange County as a Community Stakeholder of the Civic Center Japanese Garden and Teahouse RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA IDENTIFYING THE JAPANESE AMERICAN CITIZENS LEAGUE SOUTHEAST LOS ANGELES, NORTH ORANGE COUNTY / ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER AS A COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDER IN THE PRESERVATION OF THE ORANGE COUNTY JAPANESE TEA HOUSE AND GARDEN
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Consent Calendar

Resolution Establishing a Conflict-of-Interest Policy Covering Alternative Public Works Construction Delivery Methods Including…

3:04:52
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
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Resolution Establishing a Conflict-of-Interest Policy Covering Alternative Public Works Construction Delivery Methods Including Design-Build and Construction Manager At-Risk Projects (No Fiscal Impact)

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a Resolution establishing a conflict-of-interest policy covering alternative public works construction delivery methods including design-build and construction manager at-risk projects, as allowed for in the City Charter and Santa Ana Municipal Code Chapter 33. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY COVERING DESIGN-BUILD AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK PROJECTS
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Consent Calendar

Final adoption: Ordinance Amending and Adding Provisions to Chapter 10 (Crimes and Miscellaneous Law Enforcement Provisions) and…

3:04:52
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
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Second Reading of Ordinance Amending and Adding Provisions to Chapter 10 (Crimes and Miscellaneous Law Enforcement Provisions) and Amending Related Sections in Chapter 31, Chapter 33 and Chapter 36 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code First reading December 17, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by vote of 7-0

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance adding and amending various articles and sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to prohibit conduct that interferes with public rights of access to public property to address changes in the law brought by the City of Grants Pass, Oregon V. Johnson, et. al., 144 S. Ct. 2202 (2024): ORDINANCE NO. NS-3074 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING AND ADDING PROVISIONS TO CHAPTER 10 (CRIMES AND MISCELLANEOUS LAW ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AND AMENDING RELATED SECTIONS IN CHAPTER 31 (RECREATION, PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 36 (TRAFFIC) TO PROHIBIT CONDUCT THAT INTERFERES WITH THE PUBLIC’S RIGHTS OF ACCESS TO PUBLIC PROPERTY AND TO ADDRESS CHANGES IN LAW BROUGHT ABOUT BY CITY OF GRANTS PASS, OREGON V. JOHNSON, ET. AL., 144 S. Ct. 2202 (2024)
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Consent Calendar

Final adoption: Uncodified Ordinance Amendment No. 2024-07 Amending the List of Replacement Parcels and Parcels Exempt from…

3:04:52
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:04:52
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Second Reading of Uncodified Ordinance Amendment No. 2024-07 Amending the List of Replacement Parcels and Parcels Exempt from California Government Code Sections 65912.114 and 65912.124 Based on Written Findings Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65912.114(i) and 65912.124(i) First reading December 17, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by vote of 6-0-0-1 (Councilmember Lopez absent)

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an uncodified ordinance amending the list of replacement parcels and parcels exempt from California Government Code Sections 65912.114 and 65912.124 based on written findings pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65912.114(i) and 65912.124(i). ORDINANCE NO. NS-3075 entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE LIST OF REPLACEMENT PARCELS AND PARCELS EXEMPT FROM CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114 AND 65912.124 BASED UPON WRITTEN FINDINGS PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTIONS 65912.114(i) AND 65912.124(i)
  2. Find and determine that adoption of this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to California Government Code sections 65912.114(o) and 65912.124(o) , adoption of an ordinance by a city implementing the provisions of AB 2011 is statutorily exempt
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Business Calendar

Election of Mayor Pro Tem for 2025

3:40:33
  • The council elected Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025.3:41:58
  • He was nominated by Councilmember Penaloza and seconded by the mayor, with no other nominations, and elected seven votes to none.3:42:08
  • The mayor noted the city charter bars her from holding the post herself.3:41:24
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Official recommendation
  1. Nominate and elect one Councilmember to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for calendar year 2025
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Business Calendar

Resolution Amending the Council Rules and Procedures to Address Audio, Video, and Photographic Recording During City Council…

3:43:23
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  • The council amended its meeting rules to set out when members of the public may film, photograph or record proceedings.3:43:18
  • Councilmember Lopez said the change followed the First Amendment Coalition pointing out the city was not in line with state open-meeting law.3:43:45
  • She asked to delete wording letting the council stop a recording by majority vote.3:46:14
  • The city attorney read the state law aloud: anyone may record an open meeting unless the council makes a reasonable finding that it cannot continue without noise, light or obstruction amounting to persistent disruption.3:49:57
  • Councilmember Bacerra said making a finding is different from simply taking a vote, and that he preferred the clearer wording as long as it stayed consistent with state law.3:51:12
  • Councilmember Lopez pressed for the state text verbatim so a future council could not read a paraphrase differently.3:52:51
  • The city attorney said the city is bound by state law regardless, being preempted even as a charter city.3:47:39
  • The council kept the paraphrase, cut one clause so it simply bars obstructing the aisles, entrances and exits, and adopted it seven votes to none.3:57:07
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Resolution Amending the Council Rules and Procedures to Address Audio, Video, and Photographic Recording During City Council Meetings and Repealing Resolution No. 2023-047

Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a Resolution amending the Council Rules and Procedures to address audio, video, and photographic recording during City Council meetings, and repealing Resolution No. 2023-047. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE COUNCIL RULES AND PROCEDURES TO ADD PROVISIONS REGARDING AUDIO, VIDEO AND PHOTOGRAPHIC RECORDING DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-047
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Public Hearings Public Comments

Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2024-03 – An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use…

3:59:21
Land use
  • The council held a public hearing on changes to the zoning code covering accessory dwelling units.3:59:44
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Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2024-03 – An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on December 30, 2024

Official recommendation
  1. Conduct a first reading and adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2024-03 to amend Article II (Use Districts) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code related to accessory dwelling units to be in compliance with changes to State ADU law enacted under Senate Bill 1211 that took effect January 1, 2025. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE II (USE DISTRICTS) OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHANGES TO STATE LAW ENACTED UNDER SENATE BILL 1211 AND MAKE OTHER MINOR CLARIFYING CHANGES
  2. Determine that adoption of this ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines
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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

4:02:54
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:02:54
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Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
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Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Special Meetings of January 16, 2024 and September 17, 2024

4:02:54
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:02:54
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Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
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Consent Calendar

Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the Period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026

4:02:54
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:02:54
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Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 pursuant to Part 1.85 of Division 24 of the California Health & Safety Code. SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE 25-26 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2025 TO JUNE 30, 2026 PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177(o), AND PART 1.85 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE (“DISSOLUTION ACT”)
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