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October 3, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember —Ward 1
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem - Ward 3
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember - Ward 5
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember - Ward 2
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember - Ward 4
David Penaloza
Councilmember - Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 714-647-6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714-647-6520
Sonia R. Carvalho Kristine Ridge
City Attorney City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its
community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful
and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the
challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in
youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate -
Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services
Mission - To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures
public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high
quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles - Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility -
Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct - At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008,
voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and
Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and
committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: -
Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
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closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the
agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by one of
the following ways:
• MAILING OPTION written communications — Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M-30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written
communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be
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• IN -PERSON OPTION - Members of the public can provide in -person comments at the
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members of the public to attend the meeting in -person. Public comments are limited to
three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding
chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a
"Request to Speak" card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m.
for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be
accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the
presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS —You can provide live
comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in
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the LIVE or IN -PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 4:00 p.m.
Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) — You can provide comments by joining Zoom or
the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN -PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS
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comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN -PERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES - Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish -to -English) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretacion all espanol en las juntas del Concilio.
La interpretacion simultanea al espanol se ofrece por medio del use de audifonos y
la interpretacion consecutiva (espanol a ingles) tambien esta disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse all concilio municipal en el podio.
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CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE
ROLL CALL
CLOSED SESSION
Councilmembers
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern
Jessie Lopez
Mayor
Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS — The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from
the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the
position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of Subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
• Santa Ana Police Officers Association v. City of Santa Ana, Public Employment
Relations Board Case No. LA-CE-1658-M
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Jason Motsick, Human Resources Executive Director
Employee Organization:
• Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
• Margarita Jimenez v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court,
Case No. 30-2021-01222252-CU-PA-NJC
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4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO
LITIGATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2):
• One (1) matter [personnel claim]
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
ROLL CALL
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Jessie Lopez
Valerie Amezcua
Kristine Ridge
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Tommy Cota, Hope Alive Church
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Abound Food Care for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Certificate presented by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez to Sofia Wolff for Exceptional Athletic
Performance and for qualifying to represent the United States at the Figures World Cup
in 2023.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Orange County Fire Authority
declaring October 8-14, 2023 as Fire Prevention Week.
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Ben Chu declaring September 29,
2023 as Mid -Autumn Festival Day.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
5. Homelessness Update
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CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
PUBLIC COMMENT — Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for
ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
I CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 14 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
6. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
7. Public Intoxication and Substance Abuse Enforcement - Monthly Report
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
8. Award Purchase Orders to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. and Penske Chevrolet of
Cerritos for Two Chevrolet Trucks in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $212,899
(Specification No. 23-146) (General Fund and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to Guaranty
Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for one Chevrolet 2500HD Truck in the amount of $92,377, plus a
contingency amount of $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $102,377, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to Penske Chevrolet
of Cerritos for one Chevrolet 2500HD Utility Service Body Truck in the amount of
$100,522, plus a contingency amount of $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$110,522, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
9. Approve Second Amendment with Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. to Extend the
Agreement Term and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $100,000 for Pavement
Management Program and Geographic Information System Professional Services
(Non -General Fund) (Project 24-6898)
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Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment
to the agreement with Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc. to extend the agreement term
to expire October 18, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $100,000, subject
to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2023-XXX).
10. Approve Agreements with AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory Management,
LLC., Ardurra Group, Inc., Cannon, and Willdan Engineering for On -Call Construction
Management and Inspection Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed
$3,000,000, for up to a Five -Year Term
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
AKM Consulting Engineers, Anser Advisory Management, LLC., Ardurra Group, Inc.,
Cannon, and Willdan Engineering to provide on -call construction management and
inspection services for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a
three-year term beginning October 3, 2023 and expiring on October 2, 2026, with the
provision for one two-year extension, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).
11. Amend Agreement with iWater, Inc. for Water System Computer Modeling and
Engineering Services by an Additional Amount Not to Exceed $240,000 for the
Remainder of the Agreement Term including Final Extension Option from April 1, 2024
through March 31, 2025 (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment
to the agreement with iWater, Inc. for water system mapping and support services, to
increase amount by $120,000 annually for the remainder of the term, and exercise the
final extension option from April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025 for $120,000, for a
total amount not to exceed $240,000, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).
12. Approve a Three -Year Agreement with the Garden Grove Unified School District for
School Resource Officer Services in the Amount of $630,657 Payable to the City
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year service
agreement with the Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD), which provides
for the Santa Ana Police Department to staff one full time School Resource Officer
(SRO) to the school district, for the period of October 3, 2023 through October 2,
2026, in an amount not to exceed $630,657 payable to the City, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement
No. 2023-XXX).
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13. Agreement with Seaside Ice, LLC, dba Ice -America, for a Seasonal Ice Rink and
Related Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Seaside Ice, LLC, dba Ice- America, for a total amount not to exceed $795,936, which
includes the base amount of $723,536 and a contingency amount of $72,400, for a
term beginning October 3, 2023 and ending January 31, 2024, subject to non -
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023-XXX).
14. Adopt a Resolution Declaring City -Owned Properties as Surplus Land and Exempt
Surplus Land and Directing the City Manager or their designee to Comply with the
Requirement of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the Sale and Activation of
Surplus Land
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution declaring City -owned property as surplus
land and exempt surplus land and directing the City Manager or designee to comply
with the requirements of Government Code §54220 et seq. for the sale and transfer of
ownership accordingly.
Surplus Land:
PN
Address
Land Use
Remnant
Area
Lot Configuration
011-134-06
901 E. Chestnut Ave.
R
5,977
Standard
099-224-39
5225 W. 1St St.
R1
5,738
Standard
099-224-38
5221 W. 1st St.
R1
5,744
Standard
008-225-23
217 S. Bristol St.
R2
3,447
Standard
008-225-24
219 S. Bristol St.
R2
5,616
Standard
008-231-25
223 S. Bristol St.
R2
4,556
Standard
004-121-12
1307 W. 10th St.
SP1
6,255
Standard
099-224-33
1114 N. Euclid St.
Icl
5,000
Substandard
Exempt Surplus Land:
PN
Address
Land Use
Remnant
Area
Lot Configuration
109-121-23
2201 W. La Verne Ave.
R
1,651
Substandard
008-084-10
1102 W. 5th St.
R
2,711
Substandard
405-121-06
801 N. English St.
R
3,976
SubStandard
109-092-61
1209 S Sullivan St.
R
3,226
Substandard
002-131-57
2337 N. Riverside Dr.
R
2,150
Substandard
403-121-30
1730 S. Grand Ave.
R
505
Substandard
398-381-09
414 Santa Fe
R
1,731
Substandard
013-053-33
1442 S. Baker St.
R
2,810
Substandard
013-052-27
1441 S. Baker St.
R
336
Substandard
013-052-28 11442 S. Rosewood Ave. IR 1409 Substandard
013-123-25 11434 S. Towner St. IR 11,411 JSubStandard
013-124-23 11435 S. Towner St. IR 11,587 ISubStandard
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013-121-25
1435 S. Lowell St.
R
1,257
Substandard
013-124-24
1434 S. Lowell St.
R
1,444
Substandard
144-303-22
3706 W. Camille St.
SP2
597
Unknown
398-236-01
621 Spurgeon
R
1,369
Substandard
410-071-44
3025 Ramona Dr.
R
4,025
Substandard
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA DECLARING VARIOUS PROPERTIES AS SURPLUS LAND
AND EXEMPT SURPLUS LAND AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE SURPLUS LAND ACT,
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54220, ET SEQ., AS AMENDED,
FOR THEIR DISPOSITION
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
I BUSINESS CALENDAR
15. Ordinance Adding Article XV, Sections 36-706 through 36-710, Entitled "Street
Racing and Reckless Driving Exhibitions Prohibited" to the Santa Ana Municipal
Code Prohibiting Spectators at Illegal Speed Contests and Reckless Driving
Exhibitions
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Approve first reading of an ordinance to prohibit spectators
who knowingly attend or assist with illegal speed contests and reckless driving
exhibitions. If approved, Article XV, sections 36-706 through 36-710 entitled "Street
Racing and Reckless Driving Exhibitions Prohibited" will be added to the Santa Ana
Municipal Code.
ORDINANCE NO. 2023- XXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XV TO CHAPTER 36 OF THE
SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT SPECTATORS AT A STREET RACE
OR RECKLESS DRIVING EXHIBITION (includes determination that this ordinance is
not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act under California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, Section 15060, subdivision (c)(2), because the activity will not
result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the
environment nor under subdivision (c)(3) because the activity has no potential for
resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly and so is not a
project)
16. Consider Options Presented Regarding Whether to Affirm the City Council's Adoption
of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance and/or Whether to
Amend the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance to Require Two -
Thirds Approval of all of the Members of the Santa Ana City Council to Amend the
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Ordinance in the Future
Department(s): City Attorney Office
Recommended Action: Consider the options described below and, at a minimum,
act on Option Two by approving first reading of the ordinance to affirm prior Council
adoption and consider approving first reading of an ordinance requiring two-thirds
approval of all members of the Council to amend certain provisions of the ordinance in
the future (Option Three); and also consider taking action to present a ballot measure
to the voters to adopt a version of the current ordinance (Option Four) or an ordinance
requiring two-thirds approval to amend certain provisions in the future (Option Five)
with associated election details.
1. Take no action;
OR
2. Affirm prior Council action by approving the First Reading of an Ordinance
Affirming the Santa Ana City Council's Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-3027 Entitlec
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Amending Article X of
Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code and Creating a New Article XIX in
Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Pertaining to the Rent Stabilization and
Just Cause Eviction Ordinances
ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AFFIRMING ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. NS-3027
AMENDING ARTICLE X OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
AND CREATING A NEW ARTICLE XIX IN CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE RENT STABILIZATION AND JUST CAUSE
EVICTION ORDINANCES (includes determination that this Ordinance is not subject to
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) and
15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not have a direct or
reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment as it is not a
"project" as defined in section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines);
OR
3. Approve the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Article X of Chapter 8 of the
Santa Ana Municipal Code Pertaining to the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause
Eviction Ordinances to Require Two -Thirds Approval by All of the Members of the City
Council for Certain Future Amendments
ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE XIX OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE RENT STABILIZATION AND JUST
CAUSE EVICTION ORDINANCES TO REQUIRE TWO-THIRDS APPROVAL BY ALL
MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FOR CERTAIN FUTURE AMENDMENTS
(includes determination that this Ordinance is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3)
of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not have a direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment as it is not a "project" as
defined in section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines);
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AND/OR
4. Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Giving Notice of a
General Municipal Election of November 5, 2024 for the Submission of a Ballot
Measure to the Qualified Voters to Affirm the Santa Ana City Council's Adoption of a
Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance and Providing for the Filing of
Argument and Rebuttal Statement (This is a ballot measure for voter approval of the
Option 2 version of the ordinance)
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FOR THE
SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS AFFIRMING
THE SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL'S ADOPTION OF A RENT STABILIZATION AND
JUST CAUSE EVICTION ORDINANCE, REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH
THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF
ARGUMENT AND REBUTTAL STATEMENTS
(includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3)
of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not have a direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment as it is not a "project" as
defined in section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines);
AND/OR
5. Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana Giving Notice of a
General Municipal Election of November 5, 2024 for the Submission of a Ballot
Measure to the Qualified Voters to Amend the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause
Eviction Ordinance to require Two -Thirds Approval by All the Members of the City
Council for Certain Future Amendments and Providing for the Filing of Argument and
Rebuttal Statements (This is a ballot measure for voter approval of the Option 3
version of the ordinance requiring two-thirds voter approval)
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO
BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FOR THE
SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS AMENDING
THE CITY'S RENT STABILIZATION AND JUST CAUSE EVICTION ORDINANCE TO
REQUIRE TWO-THIRDS APPROVAL BY ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL FOR AMENDMENT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE ORDINANCE,
REQUESTING CONSOLIDATION WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION,
r_V1.IW:Z•1TA1.]n[e1a01:aI:IaaI1n10to] awl :0111JI: 101r_101911 7: 1:1,111ar_1I
STATEMENTS (includes determination that this Resolution is not subject to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) and
15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not have a direct or
reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment as it is not a
"project" as defined in section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines)
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**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
17. Appeal Application No. 2023-06 Appealing the Decision of the Planning Commission
to Deny Modification to Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2019-41 and CUP No.
2023-03 for a New Service Station at 2230 N. Tustin Avenue
Legal Notice published in the Orange County Report on September 22, 2023 and
said notice mailed on September 21, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: After conducting its public hearing on the item, the City
Council may take one of the following three actions:
1. Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2023-06 and upholding the
determination of the Planning Commission to deny modification to Conditional
Use Permit No. 2019-41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-03.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 2023-06 AND
UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO
DENY A MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2019-41 TO
ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SERVICE STATION, AND TO DENY
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2023-03 FOR A LAND USE THAT
REQUIRES A REGIONAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL PERMIT TO HANDLE,
STORE, EMIT OR DISCHARGE REGULATED COMPOUNDS, MATERIALS,
CHEMICALS, OR SUBSTANCES WITHIN 500 LINEAR FEET OF A PUBLIC
PARK, SCHOOL (K-12), OR RESIDENTIAL ZONE IN THE ARTERIAL
COMMERCIAL (C5) ZONING DISTRICT, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2230 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE
OR
2. Adopt a resolution approving Appeal Application No. 2023-06 overturning the
determination of the Planning Commission, thereby approving modification to
Conditional Use Permit No. 2019-41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-03
as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL NO. 2023-06, THEREBY
OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AND APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2019-41 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SERVICE STATION, AND
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2023-03 FOR A LAND USE
THAT REQUIRES A REGIONAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL PERMIT TO
HANDLE, STORE, EMIT OR DISCHARGE REGULATED COMPOUNDS,
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MATERIALS, CHEMICALS, OR SUBSTANCES WITHIN 500 LINEAR FEET
OF A PUBLIC PARK, SCHOOL (K-12), OR RESIDENTIAL ZONE IN THE
ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5) ZONING DISTRICT, FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2230 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE (includes determination that
this project is exempt from further review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 3 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) as
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2017-83, will be filed for this
project)
OR
3. Adopt a resolution approving Appeal Application No. 2023-06 overturning the
determination of the Planning Commission, thereby approving Conditional Use
Permit No. 2019-41 and Conditional Use Permit No. 2023-03 with modified
conditions of approval.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL NO. 2023-06, THEREBY
OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AND APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
2019-41 TO ALLOW THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SERVICE STATION, AND
APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2023-03 FOR A LAND USE
THAT REQUIRES A REGIONAL, STATE, OR FEDERAL PERMIT TO
HANDLE, STORE, EMIT OR DISCHARGE REGULATED COMPOUNDS,
MATERIALS, CHEMICALS, OR SUBSTANCES WITHIN 500 LINEAR FEET
OF A PUBLIC PARK, SCHOOL (K-12), OR RESIDENTIAL ZONE IN THE
ARTERIAL COMMERCIAL (C5) ZONING DISTRICT, FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2230 NORTH TUSTIN AVENUE (includes determination that
this project is exempt from further review pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA
Guidelines (Class 3 — New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) as
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 2017-83, will be filed for this
project)
18. Appeal Application Nos. 2023-02 and 2023-03, appealing the decision of the
Planning Commission to approve Site Plan Review (SPR) No. 2023-01 and Tentative
Tract Map (TTM) No. 2023-03 (County Map No. 19243) to facilitate the construction of
a mixed -use development known as Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 and 1971 East
Fourth Street and 515 and 525 North Cabrillo Park Drive (collectively 1901 East
Fourth Street)
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on September 22, 2023 and
said notice mailed on September 21, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application Nos. 2023-
02 and 2023-03 and upholding the Planning Commission's approval of two
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resolutions to approve Site Plan Review (SPR) No. 2023-01 and Tentative Tract Map
(TTM) No. 2023-03 (County Map No. 19243) to facilitate the construction of a mixed -
use development known as Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 and 1971 East Fourth
Street and 515 and 525 North Cabrillo Park Drive (collectively 1901 East Fourth
Street).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 2023-02 AND 2023-
03 AND UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
TO APPROVE SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 2023-01 AND TENTATIVE TRACT
MAP (TTM) NO. 2023-03 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO FACILITATE THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED -USE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS CABRILLO
TOWN CENTER AT 1901 AND 1971 EAST FOURTH STREET AND 515 AND 525
NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE, COLLECTIVELY 1901 EAST FOURTH STREET
(APNS: 400-051-02; 400-051- 09; 400-051-14; AND 400-051-15) (includes
determination that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the Project is within the scope of the 2007 Metro
East Mixed -Use Overlay Zone Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and 2018
Subsequent EIR (SEIR (SCH No. 2006031041)).
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE — If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for
members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or
commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
September 20-22, 2023 Councilmember Phan — League of California Cities Annual
Conference in Sacramento, CA.
2. September 20-22, 2023 Councilmember Bacerra — League of California Cities Annual
Conference in Sacramento, CA.
3. September 21-22, 2023 Councilmember Penaloza — League of California Cities
Annual Conference in Sacramento, CA
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
2. Potential Ballot Measure Regarding Non -Citizen Voting
POSTING STATEMENT: On September 26, 2023, a true and correct copy of this agenda
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was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701.
Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is
available prior to meetings at santa-ana.org/city-meetings.
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