21January
2025
Regular City Council and Special Successor Agency Meeting · One key issue

The council elected Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025, on Councilmember Penaloza's nomination and without opposition.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2025

  1. 01

    It also rewrote its rules on recording council meetings, after the First Amendment Coalition told the city its existing restrictions were wrong.

    3:43:45
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    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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    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezCouncilmember

    VOTE DETERMINES THAT THE RECORDING CANNOT CONTINUE WITHOUT NOISE, ILLUMINATION OR OBSTRUCTION OF YOU IS A NECESSARY LANGUAGE FOR ME THE WAY THAT I SEE IT. AND ALSO UNDER SUBSECTION B, I WOULD APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT STATES NO PERSON SHALL OBSTRUCT THE…

    3:45:01
    Sonia R. Carvalho
    Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney

    It says, any person attending an open and public meeting of a legislative body of a local agency shall have the right to record the proceedings with an audio or video recorder or a still or motion picture camera in the absence of a reasonable finding by the…

    3:49:57
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    I would, but I think from what our city attorney read to us and then what's here, it's consistent, but I think this is more clear because to me when we're adopting policy, I look at it as what we're going to use it for, but also what folks that succeed us are…

    3:52:20
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem

    I'm actually looking over to Madam City Attorney. So section 7 says audio, video, and photographic recording. If we do make edits pursuant to Council Member Lopez's request, shall we also just update that section? Because it seems like you're expanding the…

    3:47:07
  2. 02

    Councilmember Lopez pushed for further changes to two clauses in that policy, and the mayor said she had no problem supporting them.

    3:45:58
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    Resolution Amending the Council Rules and Procedures to Address Audio, Video, and Photographic Recording During City Council…

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    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezCouncilmember

    VOTE DETERMINES THAT THE RECORDING CANNOT CONTINUE WITHOUT NOISE, ILLUMINATION OR OBSTRUCTION OF YOU IS A NECESSARY LANGUAGE FOR ME THE WAY THAT I SEE IT. AND ALSO UNDER SUBSECTION B, I WOULD APPROVE A RESOLUTION THAT STATES NO PERSON SHALL OBSTRUCT THE…

    3:45:01
    Sonia R. Carvalho
    Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney

    It says, any person attending an open and public meeting of a legislative body of a local agency shall have the right to record the proceedings with an audio or video recorder or a still or motion picture camera in the absence of a reasonable finding by the…

    3:49:57
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    I would, but I think from what our city attorney read to us and then what's here, it's consistent, but I think this is more clear because to me when we're adopting policy, I look at it as what we're going to use it for, but also what folks that succeed us are…

    3:52:20
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanMayor Pro Tem

    I'm actually looking over to Madam City Attorney. So section 7 says audio, video, and photographic recording. If we do make edits pursuant to Council Member Lopez's request, shall we also just update that section? Because it seems like you're expanding the…

    3:47:07
  3. 03

    A resolution recognised the Japanese American Citizens League chapter for south east Los Angeles and Orange County.

    3:39:36
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    Resolution Recognizing the Japanese American Citizens League South East Los Angeles, North Orange County as a Community Stakeholder…

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    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember

    mayor I'll be very brief with my comments I want to begin by thanking our public works staff for working hand in hand with the community and the Japanese leaders who wanted to ensure that there was a resolution that reflected them and their values and their…

    3:28:47
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    actually mpt yes i mean if you second this i do have a comment and if you want to speak because this is not working so i apologize please raise your mic so i just want to say that thank you to the speakers that came today and the emails that we've received and…

    3:28:16
    Phil Bacerra
    Phil BacerraCouncilmember

    and then we'll take a vote just one one suggestion i'd like to ask the city manager for input on this so just to hopefully dispel everything with this whole four events four days for whatever would my colleagues be open to saying a minimum of four events per…

    3:38:00
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaCouncilmember

    Yeah, I have just a quick comment to the resolution. And thank you to everybody that came out to speak in support. Very happy to support this. I want to just point to section three of the resolution where it says, in the event that it becomes necessary to…

    3:33:37
  4. 04

    The rest of a long agenda, thirty-odd contracts and reports, passed together on the consent calendar.

    3:06:11
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    Receive and File – Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Related Audit Reports, and Measure X…

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

  5. 05

    Five presentations opened the meeting, including one honouring Jesse Soto.

    2:41:06
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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…

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    Alvaro Nuñez
    Alvaro NuñezCity Manager

    Throughout his career, Jesse has remained deeply connected to the community, not just as a mentor, but as a devoted family man, always keeping his family and the community at the forefront of his life. A proud father of seven, his family has benefited from the…

    2:44:05
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    call the first speakers 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…

    2:48:07
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    thank you this is the time of the meeting for the city council to receive comments from the public on agenda and non-agenda items madam city clerk please explain the public comment procedures and

    2:47:55
    Sonia R. Carvalho
    Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney

    mayor members of the council members of the public we do not have any reportable action this evening

    2:47:51
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Closed Session Items

Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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  • The council met privately to discuss ongoing litigation against the city.8:11
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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

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Ceremonial Presentations

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

2:01:06
  • Mayor Amezcua presented certificates to a downtown Santa Ana community campaign.2:02:06
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Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to the DTSA Feel Good Events Board for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

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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.2:11:31
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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
  • Councilmember Bacerra presented a certificate to a Mater Dei group.2:19:03
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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, alongside thanks to the parks and recreation team.2:27:56
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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 presented a proclamation honouring Jesse Soto.2:41:06
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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

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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

3:04:47
  • A routine item excusing members who missed earlier meetings, approved with the consent calendar.3:06:11
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
  • The council approved the written record of its December 2024 special and regular meetings.3:06:11
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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
  • Several sitting members of city boards and commissions were reappointed.3:06:11
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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
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Consent Calendar

Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records

3:04:52
  • The council authorised destroying city records that are no longer required to be kept.3:06:11
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
  • The council received the city's audited accounts for 2023-24.3:06:11
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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
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Consent Calendar

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

3:04:52
  • A contract was approved for buying books and materials for the libraries.3:06:11
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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
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Consent Calendar

Citywide Sports Field Maintenance Schedule for 2025-2026

3:04:52
  • The council approved the maintenance schedule for the city's sports fields for 2025-26.3:06:11
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file Citywide Sports Field Renovation Schedule for 2025-2026
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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
  • The council received the city engineer's notification of a final tract map.3:06:11
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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
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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
  • The council received the city engineer's notification of a second final tract map.3:06:11
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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
  • A contract was approved to supply asphalt and concrete for street repairs.3:06:11
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
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Consent Calendar

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

3:04:52
  • The council recognised developer contributions for parks in Ward 2 and appropriated the money.3:06:11
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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)
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Consent Calendar

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

3:04:52
  • The council approved money and awarded a construction contract.3:06:11
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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
  • The council approved money and a construction contract with Select Electric for a city project.3:08:16
  • It passed seven votes to nothing.3:26:52
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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
  • The council approved an agreement with the Mesa water district.3:06:11
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
  • A construction contract was awarded for a street project.3:06:11
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
  • Firms were engaged to provide safety and environmental services.3:06:11
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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
  • A consultant was engaged to provide on-call technical support.3:06:11
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
  • The council renewed the software public works uses to track the city's physical assets.3:06:11
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)
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Consent Calendar

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

3:04:52
  • The council approved money and agreements with the county for street work.3:06:11
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
  • The council extended an agreement on pay and conditions for a group of city classifications.3:06:11
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)
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Consent Calendar

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

3:04:52
  • The council approved Adobe software and subscriptions for city staff.3:06:11
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)
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Consent Calendar

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

3:04:52
  • The council extended its agreement for hiring event equipment.3:06:11
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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
  • The council formally gave up portions of Hesperian Street, Cubbon Street and some public easements.3:06:11
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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 covering south east Los Angeles and Orange County.3:39:36
  • It passed seven votes to nothing.3:40:21
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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
  • The council adopted a conflict-of-interest policy covering alternative investments.3:06:11
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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
  • The council gave final adoption to an ordinance amending a chapter of the municipal code.3:06:11
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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
  • The council gave final adoption to a second ordinance amendment.3:06:11
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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 had to choose which of its members would serve as Mayor Pro Tem for 2025, a selection the city charter requires.3:39:36
  • Councilmember Penaloza nominated Councilmember Benjamin Vazquez.3:39:36
  • He was elected seven votes to nothing.3:42:18
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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
  • The council rewrote the rules covering audio, video and photographic recording during its meetings, replacing a 2023 resolution.3:43:24
  • Councilmember Lopez said the council had been discussing this for a long time, since the First Amendment Coalition pointed out that the city's approach was wrong.3:43:45
  • She asked for further changes to two clauses of the policy, and Mayor Amezcua said she had no problem supporting them.3:45:58
  • The resolution was adopted seven votes to nothing.3:58:46
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Manager’s Office
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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
  • The council introduced a zoning ordinance amendment for first reading.4:01:36
  • It passed seven votes to nothing and will return for final adoption.4:02:03
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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
  • A routine item excusing absent members, approved by the Successor Agency.4:03:24
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
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
  • The Successor Agency approved the written record of two earlier special meetings.4:03:24
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
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
  • The Successor Agency approved the schedule of debts it must pay, left over from the city's dissolved redevelopment agency.4:03:24
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCommunity Development Agency
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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