Council RecordSanta Ana, California
1April
2025
Regular City Council Meeting · One key issue

It approved a pay rise for the city manager by five votes to one, the only division of the night.

Check this moment · 4:05:48
4.7 hours 26 agenda items 21 located in video 68% attributed to a named speaker
Brief

What happened

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

  1. 01

    Councilmember Lopez cast the single no, saying she thinks he deserves a raise but that 8% was outside what she wanted to see.

    4:03:21
    Labor & workforce
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    Related agenda item 16

    Approve a First Amendment to Employment Agreement Between the City of Santa Ana and Alvaro Nuñez and Adopt a Resolution Approving…

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    Member positions

    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Said 8% was outside the ballpark of what she wanted to see, while stating she thinks he deserves a raise and has worked hard.

    4:03:21
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes

    Seconded the motion and thanked him for his work with the police chief.

    4:04:24
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes

    Moved approval of the amended agreement.

    4:05:23
  2. 02

    The council funded construction of Fire Station 70 and created a new construction services section with thirteen full-time posts, which Councilmember Bacerra said would cut the city's reliance on outside consultants.

    4:09:38
    Labor & workforce
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    Related agenda item 16

    Approve a First Amendment to Employment Agreement Between the City of Santa Ana and Alvaro Nuñez and Adopt a Resolution Approving…

    Open agenda item →

    Member positions

    Jessie Lopez
    Jessie LopezVoted no

    Said 8% was outside the ballpark of what she wanted to see, while stating she thinks he deserves a raise and has worked hard.

    4:03:21
    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes

    Seconded the motion and thanked him for his work with the police chief.

    4:04:24
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes

    Moved approval of the amended agreement.

    4:05:23
  3. 03

    It also gave first approval to a package of municipal code changes covering how often the personnel board meets and contracting authority for the city clerk and city attorney.

    4:10:23
    Land useTransportationEnvironment & water
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    Related agenda item 22

    Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number…

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    What councilmembers said

    Representative transcript excerpts—not inferred positions.

    Valerie Amezcua
    Valerie AmezcuaMayor

    spend time with her too. So this is a proclamation from the city of Santa Ana recognizing Girl Scouts of the United States of America on its 113th birthday and celebrating the legacy of Girl Scout movement and its founder Juliette Gordon-Lowe. And it's signed…

    2:52:44
    Thai Viet Phan
    Thai Viet PhanCouncilmember

    This neighborhood represents, or this area represents both the history of our past, as well as the bright future that we are building. So who am I, who are we issuing the proclamation to this year? We're issuing the proclamation to Little Saigon TV Network…

    2:43:16
    Jennifer L. Hall
    Jennifer L. HallCity Clerk

    If I could just make one more announcement for the public. For members of the public who are on Zoom or teleconference to request to speak under public comments on the agenda or non-agenda items with the exception of public hearing item number 22 which will…

    2:39:56
    David Penaloza
    David PenalozaCouncilmember

    And the advice of the city attorney, I have to recuse myself because of a lease, residential lease that I have in the vicinity, and we are also waiting an FPPC letter that the city attorney has requested. So I will be leaving the room.

    2:36:58
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Focus

Where they differed

Splits in votes or reasoning

Split voteon “Approve a First Amendment to Employment Agreement Between the City of Santa Ana and Alvaro Nuñez and Adopt a Resolution Approving…”4:03:21

The council split five to one on a pay rise for the city manager. The dissent was about the size of the increase rather than his performance — the member voting no said so explicitly.

Jessie Lopez
Jessie LopezVoted no4:03:21

Said 8% was outside the ballpark of what she wanted to see, while stating she thinks he deserves a raise and has worked hard.

Valerie Amezcua
Valerie AmezcuaVoted yes4:04:24

Seconded the motion and thanked him for his work with the police chief.

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Johnathan Ryan HernandezVoted yes4:05:23

Moved approval of the amended agreement.

Agenda

Every item

26 items in agenda order

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Closed-session conference with legal counsel

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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. Anchor Stone Christian Church v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court Case No 8:25-cv-00215-JWH-DFM B. Lawrence M. Kuda, Jr. as Trustee of the Kuda Family Surviving Grantors Trust, and Bruce Metal And Salvage, Inc. v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2024-01414415 C. SRP/Stater Bros, LLC v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2024-01426663

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CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9: One (1) case- Union Pacific

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Closed Session Items

PUBLIC EMPLOYEE - PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): TITLE: City Clerk

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Closed Session Items

Closed-session labor negotiations with city employee organizations

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Labor & workforce

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CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Designated Representative: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Unrepresented Employees: City Clerk

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Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Girl Scouts of Orange County declaring March 12, 2025 as Girl Scouts Day and for 113…

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  • The mayor presented a proclamation to the Girl Scouts of Orange County.3:16:46
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Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Girl Scouts of Orange County declaring March 12, 2025 as Girl Scouts Day and for 113 Years of Outstanding Contributions to the Community

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Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Latino Health Access and the Downtown Family Resource Center to commemorate April…

3:16:46
  • Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez presented a proclamation to Latino Health Access and the downtown farmers market.3:16:46
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Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez to Latino Health Access and the Downtown Family Resource Center to commemorate April as Blue Ribbon Month

3
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Cambodian Family declaring April 2025 as Cambodian Heritage Month

3:20:56
  • Councilmember Lopez presented a proclamation to The Cambodian Family.3:20:56
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Ceremonial Presentations

Certiifcate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Paola Sanchez for Outstanding Academic Achievements including…

3:38:16
  • Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza presented a certificate of recognition to Paola Sanchez.3:38:16
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Certiifcate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to Paola Sanchez for Outstanding Academic Achievements including being accepted to Princeton University

5
Ceremonial Presentations

Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Little Saigon TV declaring April 30, 2025 as Black April

2:58:02
  • Councilmember Phan presented a proclamation to Little Saigon TV.2:58:02
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Consent Calendar

Excused Absences

3:44:03
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:44:03
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Excuse the absent members
7
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025

4:01:48
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:01:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockCity Clerk’s Office
Official recommendation
  1. Approve minutes
8
Consent Calendar

Minutes from the Special Meeting of Measure X Oversight Commission on January 25, 2025 and the Regular Meeting of the Police…

4:01:48
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:01:48
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Minutes from the Special Meeting of Measure X Oversight Commission on January 25, 2025 and the Regular Meeting of the Police Oversight Commission on February 13, 2025

Official recommendation
  1. Receive and file
9
Consent Calendar

Appoint Alejandra Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Parks, Recreation, and Community…

4:04:49
Parks & libraries
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:04:49
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Appoint Alejandra Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026

Official recommendation
  1. Appoint Alejandra Rodriguez to the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office
10
Consent Calendar

Ten-Day Written Report Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(d) Following the Adoption of Urgency Ordinance No.…

3:52:39
Land useTransportation
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:52:39
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPlanning and Building Agency
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Ten-Day Written Report Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(d) Following the Adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. NS-3064 Extension of Ten (10) Months and Fifteen (15) Days, Pursuant to California Government Code Section 65858(a), regarding a Moratorium on the Approval, Commencement, Establishment, Relocation, or Expansion of Industrial Uses within Specific Development No. 84 (Transit Zoning Code (SD-84) Moratorium)

Official recommendation
  1. Issue and file a Council report to the public, pursuant to Section 65858(d) of the California Government Code, describing the City’s measures to alleviate conditions that led to the adoption of Urgency Ordinance No. NS-3064 on May 21, 2024, regarding a moratorium extension of ten (10) months and fifteen (15) days on the approval, commencement, establishment, relocation, or expansion of industrial uses within Specific Development No. 84 (the Transit Zoning Code (SD-84) Moratorium)
11
Consent Calendar

Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing $8,080 in California State Library Funding (General Fund)

4:01:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:01:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockLibrary
Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $8,080 in California State Library California Library Services Act funds in the Library Miscellaneous Income revenue account and appropriate the same into the Library Tech & Support Services, Computer Software Subscriptions expenditure account, to apply toward Library e-resources. (Requires five affirmative votes)
12
Consent Calendar

Approve an Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing Measure M2 Grant Funding and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement…

3:34:43
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:34:43
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
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Approve an Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing Measure M2 Grant Funding and Amend the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program for the Dyer Road Improvements (55 Freeway – 700’ East of Pullman Street) Project (Project No. 25-6706)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Measure M2 grant funding in the amount of $2,365,200 into the Measure M-Street Construction, Measure M2 Competitive revenue account (03217002-52332) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M-Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (03217663-66220) for future year expenditures. (Requires five affirmative votes)
  2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program to include Measure M2 grant funding in the amount of $2,365,200 for the Dyer Road Improvements (55 Freeway – 700’ East of Pullman Street) Project (Project No. 25-6706)
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Consent Calendar

Purchase Order Contract to Haaker Equipment Company for One 2024 Ford E-450 with CCTV Upfit (Specification No. 25-022) (Non-General…

4:01:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:01:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Purchase Order Contract to Haaker Equipment Company for One 2024 Ford E-450 with CCTV Upfit (Specification No. 25-022) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve a purchase order to Haaker Equipment for one, new/unused 2024 Ford E-450 with CCTV Upfit in an amount of $446,013 plus a contingency amount of $15,000, for a total amount not to exceed $461,013
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Consent Calendar

Purchase Order Contract to PB Loader Corporation for One 2025 Ford F-600 Regular Cab Utility Service Body Truck (Specification No.…

4:01:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:01:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryConsent blockPublic Works Agency
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Purchase Order Contract to PB Loader Corporation for One 2025 Ford F-600 Regular Cab Utility Service Body Truck (Specification No. 25-031) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve a purchase order to PB Loader Corporation for one, new/unused 2025 Ford F-600 Regular Cab Utility Service Body Truck, in an amount of $245,023, plus a contingency amount of $15,000, for a total amount not to exceed $260,023
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Consent Calendar

Citywide Purchase Order Contract with Grainger, Inc. for Maintenance, Repair, and Operational Supplies (Specification No. 25-048)…

4:01:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:01:48
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Citywide Purchase Order Contract with Grainger, Inc. for Maintenance, Repair, and Operational Supplies (Specification No. 25-048) (General Fund and Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Award a Citywide Purchase Order Contract to Grainger, Inc. for online marketplace purchases of goods for a four year term beginning April 1, 2025 and expiring March, 31, 2029, for an annual amount not-to-exceed $400,000, for a total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,600,000
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Consent Calendar

Approve a First Amendment to Employment Agreement Between the City of Santa Ana and Alvaro Nuñez and Adopt a Resolution Approving…

4:07:08
Labor & workforce
Split voteSee member positions →
  • The council approved an amendment to the city manager's employment agreement by five votes to one.4:05:48
  • Councilmember Lopez voted against, saying the 8% was outside the ballpark of what she wanted to see and that this was not because she thinks he does not deserve a raise.4:03:21
  • The mayor thanked him for his work alongside the police chief.4:04:24
  • Councilmember Phan was absent for the vote.4:05:48
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampHuman Resources
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Approve a First Amendment to Employment Agreement Between the City of Santa Ana and Alvaro Nuñez and Adopt a Resolution Approving the Council Appointee Salary Schedule

Official recommendation
  1. Approve a first amendment to the Employment Agreement Between the City of Santa Ana and Alvaro Nuñez reflecting the positive City Manager performance evaluation conducted on March 18, 2025 and approving an adjusted annual salary for the City Manager of $340,200 (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
  2. Adopt a resolution updating the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan with the amended annual salary for City Manager, and approving the Council Appointee Salary Schedule in compliance with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) and Title 2 of the California Code of Regulations section 570.5. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
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Consent Calendar

Construction Contract to BNS Construction for the Fire Station 70, 2301 Old Grand Street, Remodel, ADA Restroom and Generator…

4:23:54
BudgetPublic safety
  • The council awarded a construction contract for Fire Station 70 on Old Grand Street, adding 716,000 dollars to the capital programme.4:06:10
  • Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza, who chairs the county fire authority, said stations in his district look sound from outside but are not.4:07:13
  • Councilmember Lopez said the station she toured in her ward was badly outdated.4:07:47
  • It passed five votes to none, with two members absent.4:08:36
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Construction Contract to BNS Construction for the Fire Station 70, 2301 Old Grand Street, Remodel, ADA Restroom and Generator Upgrade (Project No. 24-6626) (General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an amendment to the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program to include $716,250 in construction funds for the Fire Station 70 Remodel ADA Restroom and Generator Project
  2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $716,250 which includes $573,000 for the construction contract, $85,950 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $57,300 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work
  3. Award a construction contract to BNS Construction, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $573,000, subject to change orders, for the remodel of Fire Station 70 ADA Restroom and Generator Replacement for a term beginning upon April 1, 2025, and authorize 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-2025-11 was filed for project 24-6626
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Consent Calendar

Cooperative Agreement with the Cities of Brea, Placentia, Anaheim, and Orange for the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand…

3:46:42
BudgetTransportation
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.3:46:42
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPublic Works Agency
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Cooperative Agreement with the Cities of Brea, Placentia, Anaheim, and Orange for the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project No. 25-6705) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $760,855 in matching funding from the Cities of Brea, Placentia, Anaheim, and Orange, into the Public Works Measure M-Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (03217002-57000) and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M-Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account (03217663-66220) for the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
  2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program to include city match reimbursement funding in the amount of $760,855 for the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project (Project No. 25-6705)
  3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Agreement with the Cities of Brea, Placentia, Anaheim, and Orange, which identifies each city’s roles and responsibilities to implement the Kraemer Boulevard, Glassell Street, Grand Avenue Corridor Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Project for a term beginning upon full approval of the agreement by all parties and effective until December 31, 2030, with an option for extension (Agreement No. A-2025-XXX)
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Consent Calendar

Agreement with Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. for the Measure M2 Required Pavement Management Program Update (Project No.…

4:01:48
Budget
  • Routine business, approved together with the rest of the consent calendar without separate discussion.4:01:48
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Agreement with Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. for the Measure M2 Required Pavement Management Program Update (Project No. 25-6898) (Non-General Fund)

Official recommendation
  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc., for Pavement Management Program Update services, for an amount not to exceed $135,000, which includes the base amount of $119,395 and contingency of $15,605, for a term beginning April 1, 2025 and expiring March 31, 2028, with provisions for two, one-year extensions
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Business Calendar

Fiscal Year 2024-25 Create a Construction Services Section and Add 13 Full-Time Positions (Non-General Fund)

4:26:54
Budget
  • The council created a construction services section in public works and added thirteen full-time positions to this year's budget.4:09:04
  • Councilmember Bacerra said he could not believe the city had not had this before, given how much work was going to outside consultants.4:09:38
  • It passed six votes to none with one member absent.4:09:59
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampPublic Works Agency
Official recommendation
  1. Adopt a resolution to amend the current fiscal year 2024-25 annual budget to add 13 full-time positions and create a Construction Services Section in the Public Works Agency RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADD FULL-TIME POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY
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Business Calendar

Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, Contracting…

4:28:14
  • The council gave first approval to a package of municipal code changes covering personnel board meeting frequency and contracting authority for the city clerk and city attorney.4:10:23
  • Councilmember Bacerra moved it on condition that the personnel board may hold up to two additional meetings, saying cases had been lingering.4:10:34
  • The city attorney noted the board could already call special meetings under state open-meeting law, with or without the new wording.4:11:50
  • The mayor said some boards do not tend to use that power, so the structure helps.4:12:06
  • It passed six votes to none with one member absent.4:13:21
Official agendaSupplied summaryClerk timestampCity Attorney’s Office
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Omnibus Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Including Meeting Frequency for the Personnel Board, Contracting Authority for the City Clerk and City Attorney, and Relying on State Law Regarding Campaign Contributions Effect on Proceedings Involving a License, Permit or other Entitlement for Use

Official recommendation
  1. Approve the First Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code as to Section 2-328 Regarding Meetings; Chairperson and Recording Secretary of Appointive Boards and Commissions, Adding Section 2-331.5 Regarding Meetings of the Personnel Board, Amending the Title of Article VII of Chapter 2, Amending Section 2-748 Regarding City Manager Contracting Authority, Adding Section 2-748 Regarding City Attorney and City Clerk Contracting Authority, and Repealing Section 2-107 Regarding Prohibited Campaign Contributions. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2-328 REGARDING MEETINGS; CHAIRPERSON AND RECORDING SECRETARY OF APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, ADDING SECTION 2-331.5 ENTITLED MEETINGS, AMENDING THE TITLE OF ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 2, AMENDING SECTION 2-748 REGARDING CITY MANAGER CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, ADDING SECTION 2-749 REGARDING CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK CONTRACTING AUTHORITY, AND REPEALING SECTION 2-107 REGARDING PROHIBITED CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS
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Public Hearings Public Comments

Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number…

2:36:08
Land useTransportationEnvironment & water
  • This public hearing was decided by four votes to none, with three councilmembers recusing themselves.2:37:43
Official agendaSupplied summaryMatched to recordingPlanning and Building Agency
Full official agenda title

Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2024-02 and Amendment Application (AA) No. 2024-03 Amending Certain Sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and Operating Standards, and Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove the Light Industrial (M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties Within the SD-84 District Boundary Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same day

Official recommendation
  1. 1) Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public Resources Code and to adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100). Pursuant to the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on independent review and analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in exercising its independent judgement, amend TZC SD-84 Final EIR with an addendum that the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of the proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared. RESOLUTION NO. 2025-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE ADDENDUM TO THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100) 2) Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2024-02 amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84 (SD-84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and maps in the zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types; establishing revised non-conforming use regulations, including the addition of an amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for certain permitted and non-conforming uses. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2024-02, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO THE REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD) NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING OPERATIONAL STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND NONCONFORMING USES 3) Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 2024-03 amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy Industrial) suffixes from certain properties within the SD-84 zoning district boundary as designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map. ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO. 2024-03 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA BY REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD-84 ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY
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