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November 21, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Steven A. Mendoza
Acting 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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INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the
podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for
members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 5:00 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
the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open
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comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
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comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON
PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be
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TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City
Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use
of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those
wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y
la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
cualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director
Employee Organization:
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil Service
Employees
2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code
54957
Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &
Bistro in Honor of their OneYear Anniversary
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3.Update from League of California Cities
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 nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions and
ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 and
April 18, 2023
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action:
1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,
August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council
of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet Drought
Remains
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings and
recommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,
Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.
8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as of
September 30, 2023.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.
10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & Essential
Care Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of
$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listed
below for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amount
not to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed
$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisions
for four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, CO
Essential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt Street
Maintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period and
Increase Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000
(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
blanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance to
extend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,
2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extension
period, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount not
to exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket
Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of
$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F
550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in the
amount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to
exceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds in
the Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel Paving
Company, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for the
West Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L
5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of
$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year Carry
Forward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the same
amount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024
capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amount
of $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a
total Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager.
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement
Program for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West Willits
Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).
15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting and
Support Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
XV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition network
consulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for a
threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with
provisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for the
Design Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park
(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant
agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a park
master plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with a
contingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an option
for two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,
Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental
Sciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &
Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYear
Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,
and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provide
oncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring
on November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the Agreement
Term and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated Metering
Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 16
6460)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third
amendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term to
expire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to
include $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.
19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software Support
Services and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a Three
Year Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installation
services to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%
contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023 XXX).
20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extend
the Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software to
extend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses to
the previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
Compliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the Agreement
Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
the agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
compliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder of
the term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Related
to City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for
organizational and leadership development consulting services, including executive
search services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,
in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreement
for Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &
Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for Legal
Services; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services
(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide special
legal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyear
extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Services
with LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the Orange
County Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not to
exceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023
XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with the
law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services for
municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, elections
work and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,
in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited to
litigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November
21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including
but not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization
and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rent
stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,
2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement with
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.
23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of Purchase
Order to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingency
of $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. is
an authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding for
HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is no
fiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
(Agreement 2023XXX).
25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Office
of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of Traffic
Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the
FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the Law
Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice
Assistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600
to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear
agreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875
(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed
$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from
$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 in
grant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program
revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
202425.
30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES
TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO
IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity 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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courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom
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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:
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wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio.
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la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director
Employee Organization:
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil Service
Employees
2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code
54957
Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &
Bistro in Honor of their OneYear Anniversary
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3.Update from League of California Cities
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 nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions and
ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 and
April 18, 2023
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action:
1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,
August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council
of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet Drought
Remains
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings and
recommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,
Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.
8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as of
September 30, 2023.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.
10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & Essential
Care Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of
$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listed
below for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amount
not to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed
$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisions
for four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, CO
Essential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt Street
Maintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period and
Increase Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000
(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
blanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance to
extend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,
2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extension
period, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount not
to exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket
Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of
$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F
550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in the
amount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to
exceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds in
the Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel Paving
Company, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for the
West Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L
5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of
$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year Carry
Forward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the same
amount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024
capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amount
of $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a
total Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager.
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement
Program for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West Willits
Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).
15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting and
Support Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
XV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition network
consulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for a
threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with
provisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for the
Design Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park
(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant
agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a park
master plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with a
contingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an option
for two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,
Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental
Sciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &
Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYear
Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,
and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provide
oncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring
on November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the Agreement
Term and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated Metering
Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 16
6460)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third
amendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term to
expire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to
include $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.
19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software Support
Services and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a Three
Year Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installation
services to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%
contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023 XXX).
20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extend
the Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software to
extend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses to
the previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
Compliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the Agreement
Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
the agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
compliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder of
the term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Related
to City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for
organizational and leadership development consulting services, including executive
search services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,
in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreement
for Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &
Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for Legal
Services; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services
(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide special
legal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyear
extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Services
with LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the Orange
County Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not to
exceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023
XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with the
law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services for
municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, elections
work and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,
in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited to
litigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November
21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including
but not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization
and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rent
stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,
2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement with
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.
23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of Purchase
Order to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingency
of $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. is
an authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding for
HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is no
fiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
(Agreement 2023XXX).
25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Office
of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of Traffic
Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the
FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the Law
Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice
Assistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600
to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear
agreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875
(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed
$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from
$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 in
grant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program
revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
202425.
30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES
TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO
IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
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Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular
City business.
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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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director
Employee Organization:
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil Service
Employees
2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code
54957
Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &
Bistro in Honor of their OneYear Anniversary
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3.Update from League of California Cities
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 nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions and
ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 and
April 18, 2023
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action:
1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,
August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council
of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet Drought
Remains
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings and
recommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,
Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.
8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as of
September 30, 2023.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.
10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & Essential
Care Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of
$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listed
below for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amount
not to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed
$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisions
for four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, CO
Essential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt Street
Maintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period and
Increase Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000
(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
blanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance to
extend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,
2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extension
period, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount not
to exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket
Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of
$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F
550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in the
amount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to
exceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds in
the Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel Paving
Company, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for the
West Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L
5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of
$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year Carry
Forward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the same
amount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024
capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amount
of $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a
total Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager.
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement
Program for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West Willits
Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).
15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting and
Support Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
XV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition network
consulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for a
threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with
provisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for the
Design Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park
(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant
agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a park
master plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with a
contingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an option
for two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,
Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental
Sciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &
Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYear
Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,
and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provide
oncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring
on November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the Agreement
Term and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated Metering
Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 16
6460)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third
amendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term to
expire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to
include $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.
19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software Support
Services and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a Three
Year Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installation
services to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%
contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023 XXX).
20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extend
the Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software to
extend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses to
the previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
Compliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the Agreement
Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
the agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
compliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder of
the term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Related
to City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for
organizational and leadership development consulting services, including executive
search services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,
in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreement
for Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &
Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for Legal
Services; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services
(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide special
legal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyear
extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Services
with LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the Orange
County Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not to
exceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023
XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with the
law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services for
municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, elections
work and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,
in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited to
litigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November
21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including
but not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization
and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rent
stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,
2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement with
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.
23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of Purchase
Order to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingency
of $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. is
an authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding for
HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is no
fiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
(Agreement 2023XXX).
25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Office
of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of Traffic
Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the
FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the Law
Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice
Assistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600
to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear
agreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875
(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed
$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from
$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 in
grant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program
revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
202425.
30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES
TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO
IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. 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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director
Employee Organization:
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil Service
Employees
2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code
54957
Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &
Bistro in Honor of their OneYear Anniversary
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3.Update from League of California Cities
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 nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions and
ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 and
April 18, 2023
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action:
1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,
August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council
of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet Drought
Remains
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings and
recommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,
Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.
8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as of
September 30, 2023.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.
10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & Essential
Care Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of
$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listed
below for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amount
not to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed
$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisions
for four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, CO
Essential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt Street
Maintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period and
Increase Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000
(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
blanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance to
extend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,
2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extension
period, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount not
to exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket
Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of
$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F
550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in the
amount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to
exceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds in
the Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel Paving
Company, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for the
West Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L
5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of
$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year Carry
Forward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the same
amount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024
capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amount
of $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a
total Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager.
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement
Program for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West Willits
Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).
15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting and
Support Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
XV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition network
consulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for a
threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with
provisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for the
Design Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park
(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant
agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a park
master plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with a
contingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an option
for two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,
Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental
Sciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &
Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYear
Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,
and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provide
oncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring
on November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the Agreement
Term and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated Metering
Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 16
6460)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third
amendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term to
expire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to
include $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.
19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software Support
Services and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a Three
Year Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installation
services to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%
contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023 XXX).
20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extend
the Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software to
extend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses to
the previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
Compliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the Agreement
Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
the agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
compliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder of
the term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Related
to City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for
organizational and leadership development consulting services, including executive
search services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,
in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreement
for Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &
Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for Legal
Services; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services
(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide special
legal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyear
extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Services
with LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the Orange
County Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not to
exceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023
XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with the
law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services for
municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, elections
work and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,
in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited to
litigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November
21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including
but not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization
and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rent
stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,
2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement with
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.
23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of Purchase
Order to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingency
of $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. is
an authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding for
HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is no
fiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
(Agreement 2023XXX).
25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Office
of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of Traffic
Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the
FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the Law
Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice
Assistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600
to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear
agreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875
(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed
$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from
$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 in
grant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program
revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
202425.
30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES
TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO
IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. 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TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive Director
Employee Organization:
Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil Service
Employees
2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code
54957
Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &
Bistro in Honor of their OneYear Anniversary
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3.Update from League of California Cities
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 nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions and
ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 and
April 18, 2023
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action:
1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,
August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council
of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet Drought
Remains
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings and
recommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,
Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.
8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as of
September 30, 2023.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.
10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & Essential
Care Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of
$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listed
below for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amount
not to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed
$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisions
for four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, CO
Essential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt Street
Maintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period and
Increase Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000
(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
blanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance to
extend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,
2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extension
period, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount not
to exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket
Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of
$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F
550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in the
amount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to
exceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds in
the Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel Paving
Company, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for the
West Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L
5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of
$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year Carry
Forward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the same
amount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024
capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amount
of $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a
total Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager.
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement
Program for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West Willits
Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).
15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting and
Support Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
XV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition network
consulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for a
threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with
provisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for the
Design Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park
(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant
agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a park
master plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with a
contingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an option
for two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,
Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental
Sciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &
Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYear
Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,
and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provide
oncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring
on November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the Agreement
Term and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated Metering
Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 16
6460)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third
amendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term to
expire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to
include $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.
19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software Support
Services and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a Three
Year Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installation
services to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%
contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023 XXX).
20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extend
the Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software to
extend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses to
the previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
Compliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the Agreement
Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
the agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
compliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder of
the term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Related
to City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for
organizational and leadership development consulting services, including executive
search services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,
in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreement
for Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &
Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for Legal
Services; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services
(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide special
legal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyear
extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Services
with LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the Orange
County Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not to
exceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023
XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with the
law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services for
municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, elections
work and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,
in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited to
litigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November
21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including
but not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization
and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rent
stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,
2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement with
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.
23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of Purchase
Order to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingency
of $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. is
an authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding for
HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is no
fiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
(Agreement 2023XXX).
25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Office
of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of Traffic
Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the
FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the Law
Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice
Assistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600
to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear
agreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875
(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed
$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from
$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 in
grant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program
revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
202425.
30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES
TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO
IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearingitem, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request tospeak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 5:00 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive DirectorEmployee Organization:Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil ServiceEmployees2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code54957
Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City Manager
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Acting City Manager Steven A. Mendoza
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock of
Salvation Christian Center
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective for
Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &
Bistro in Honor of their OneYear Anniversary
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3.Update from League of California Cities
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 nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions and
ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 and
April 18, 2023
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action:
1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,
August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council
of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet Drought
Remains
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings and
recommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,
Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.
8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as of
September 30, 2023.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.
10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & Essential
Care Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of
$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listed
below for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amount
not to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed
$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisions
for four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, CO
Essential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt Street
Maintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period and
Increase Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000
(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
blanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance to
extend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,
2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extension
period, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount not
to exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket
Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of
$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F
550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in the
amount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to
exceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds in
the Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel Paving
Company, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for the
West Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L
5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of
$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year Carry
Forward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the same
amount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024
capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amount
of $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a
total Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager.
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement
Program for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West Willits
Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).
15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting and
Support Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
XV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition network
consulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for a
threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with
provisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for the
Design Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park
(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant
agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a park
master plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with a
contingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an option
for two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,
Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental
Sciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &
Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYear
Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,
and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provide
oncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring
on November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the Agreement
Term and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated Metering
Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 16
6460)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third
amendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term to
expire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to
include $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.
19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software Support
Services and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a Three
Year Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installation
services to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%
contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023 XXX).
20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extend
the Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software to
extend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses to
the previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
Compliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the Agreement
Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
the agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
compliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder of
the term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Related
to City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for
organizational and leadership development consulting services, including executive
search services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,
in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreement
for Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &
Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for Legal
Services; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services
(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide special
legal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyear
extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Services
with LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the Orange
County Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not to
exceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023
XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with the
law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services for
municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, elections
work and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,
in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited to
litigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November
21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including
but not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization
and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rent
stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,
2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement with
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.
23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of Purchase
Order to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingency
of $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. is
an authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding for
HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is no
fiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
(Agreement 2023XXX).
25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Office
of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of Traffic
Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the
FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the Law
Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice
Assistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600
to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear
agreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875
(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed
$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from
$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 in
grant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program
revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
202425.
30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES
TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO
IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. 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TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive DirectorEmployee Organization:Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil ServiceEmployees2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code54957Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock ofSalvation Christian CenterADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective forOutstanding Contributions to the Community2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &Bistro in Honor of their OneYear AnniversarySTAFF PRESENTATIONS3.Update from League of California CitiesCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.
PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for
ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions and
ordinances.
4.Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 and
April 18, 2023
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action:
1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,
August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council
of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet Drought
Remains
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings and
recommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,
Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.
8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as of
September 30, 2023.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.
10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & Essential
Care Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of
$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listed
below for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amount
not to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed
$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisions
for four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, CO
Essential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt Street
Maintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period and
Increase Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000
(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
blanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance to
extend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,
2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extension
period, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount not
to exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket
Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of
$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F
550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in the
amount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to
exceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds in
the Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel Paving
Company, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for the
West Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L
5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of
$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year Carry
Forward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the same
amount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024
capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amount
of $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a
total Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager.
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement
Program for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West Willits
Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).
15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting and
Support Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
XV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition network
consulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for a
threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with
provisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for the
Design Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park
(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant
agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a park
master plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with a
contingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an option
for two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,
Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental
Sciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &
Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYear
Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,
and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provide
oncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring
on November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the Agreement
Term and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated Metering
Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 16
6460)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third
amendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term to
expire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to
include $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.
19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software Support
Services and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a Three
Year Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installation
services to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%
contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023 XXX).
20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extend
the Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software to
extend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses to
the previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
Compliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the Agreement
Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
the agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
compliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder of
the term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Related
to City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for
organizational and leadership development consulting services, including executive
search services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,
in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreement
for Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &
Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for Legal
Services; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services
(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide special
legal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyear
extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Services
with LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the Orange
County Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not to
exceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023
XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with the
law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services for
municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, elections
work and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,
in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited to
litigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November
21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including
but not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization
and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rent
stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,
2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement with
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.
23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of Purchase
Order to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingency
of $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. is
an authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding for
HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is no
fiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
(Agreement 2023XXX).
25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Office
of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of Traffic
Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the
FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the Law
Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice
Assistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600
to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear
agreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875
(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed
$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from
$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 in
grant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program
revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
202425.
30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES
TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO
IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearingitem, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request tospeak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 5:00 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive DirectorEmployee Organization:Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil ServiceEmployees2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code54957Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock ofSalvation Christian CenterADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective forOutstanding Contributions to the Community2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &Bistro in Honor of their OneYear AnniversarySTAFF PRESENTATIONS3.Update from League of California CitiesCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting forALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions andordinances.4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 andApril 18, 2023Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action:1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Councilof said meetings as required by the Government Code.7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet DroughtRemainsDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings andrecommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as of
September 30, 2023.
9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Works
and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by
Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into
between July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.
10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & Essential
Care Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of
$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listed
below for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amount
not to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed
$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisions
for four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, CO
Essential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA
11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt Street
Maintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period and
Increase Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000
(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the
blanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance to
extend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,
2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extension
period, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount not
to exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney.
12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket
Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of
$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F
550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in the
amount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to
exceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds in
the Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel Paving
Company, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for the
West Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L
5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of
$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year Carry
Forward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the same
amount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024
capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amount
of $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a
total Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager.
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement
Program for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West Willits
Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).
15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting and
Support Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
XV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition network
consulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for a
threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with
provisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for the
Design Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park
(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant
agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a park
master plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with a
contingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an option
for two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,
Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental
Sciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &
Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYear
Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,
and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provide
oncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring
on November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the Agreement
Term and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated Metering
Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 16
6460)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third
amendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term to
expire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to
include $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.
19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software Support
Services and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a Three
Year Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installation
services to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%
contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023 XXX).
20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extend
the Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software to
extend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses to
the previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
Compliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the Agreement
Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
the agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
compliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder of
the term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Related
to City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for
organizational and leadership development consulting services, including executive
search services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,
in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreement
for Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &
Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for Legal
Services; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services
(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide special
legal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyear
extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Services
with LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the Orange
County Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not to
exceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023
XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with the
law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services for
municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, elections
work and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,
in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited to
litigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November
21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including
but not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization
and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rent
stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,
2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement with
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.
23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of Purchase
Order to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingency
of $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. is
an authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding for
HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is no
fiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
(Agreement 2023XXX).
25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Office
of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of Traffic
Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the
FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the Law
Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice
Assistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600
to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear
agreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875
(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed
$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from
$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 in
grant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program
revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
202425.
30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES
TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO
IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearingitem, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request tospeak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 5:00 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive DirectorEmployee Organization:Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil ServiceEmployees2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code54957Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock ofSalvation Christian CenterADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective forOutstanding Contributions to the Community2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &Bistro in Honor of their OneYear AnniversarySTAFF PRESENTATIONS3.Update from League of California CitiesCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting forALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions andordinances.4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 andApril 18, 2023Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action:1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Councilof said meetings as required by the Government Code.7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet DroughtRemainsDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings andrecommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as ofSeptember 30, 2023.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & EssentialCare Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listedbelow for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amountnot to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisionsfor four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney.Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, COEssential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt StreetMaintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period andIncrease Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to theblanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance toextend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extensionperiod, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount notto exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney.12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 BucketTruck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (GeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of
$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed
$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F
550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (Non
General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchase
order to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in the
amount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to
exceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager
and City Attorney.
14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds in
the Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel Paving
Company, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for the
West Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L
5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of
$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year Carry
Forward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the same
amount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements Other
Than Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024
capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amount
of $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a
total Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager.
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital Improvement
Program for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West Willits
Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).
15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting and
Support Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
XV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition network
consulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for a
threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with
provisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for the
Design Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park
(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant
agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a park
master plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with a
contingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an option
for two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,
Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental
Sciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &
Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYear
Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,
and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provide
oncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring
on November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the Agreement
Term and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated Metering
Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 16
6460)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third
amendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term to
expire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to
include $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.
19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software Support
Services and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a Three
Year Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installation
services to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%
contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023 XXX).
20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extend
the Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software to
extend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses to
the previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
Compliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the Agreement
Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
the agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
compliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder of
the term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Related
to City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for
organizational and leadership development consulting services, including executive
search services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,
in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreement
for Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &
Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for Legal
Services; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services
(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide special
legal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyear
extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Services
with LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the Orange
County Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not to
exceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023
XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with the
law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services for
municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, elections
work and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,
in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited to
litigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November
21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including
but not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization
and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rent
stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,
2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement with
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.
23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of Purchase
Order to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingency
of $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. is
an authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding for
HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is no
fiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
(Agreement 2023XXX).
25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Office
of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of Traffic
Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the
FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the Law
Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice
Assistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600
to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear
agreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875
(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed
$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from
$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 in
grant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program
revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
202425.
30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES
TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO
IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. 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Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 5:00 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. 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TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive DirectorEmployee Organization:Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil ServiceEmployees2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code54957Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock ofSalvation Christian CenterADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective forOutstanding Contributions to the Community2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &Bistro in Honor of their OneYear AnniversarySTAFF PRESENTATIONS3.Update from League of California CitiesCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting forALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions andordinances.4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 andApril 18, 2023Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action:1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Councilof said meetings as required by the Government Code.7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet DroughtRemainsDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings andrecommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as ofSeptember 30, 2023.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & EssentialCare Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listedbelow for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amountnot to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisionsfor four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney.Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, COEssential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt StreetMaintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period andIncrease Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to theblanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance toextend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extensionperiod, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount notto exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney.12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 BucketTruck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (GeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney.13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in theamount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not toexceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Managerand City Attorney.14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds inthe Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel PavingCompany, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for theWest Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year CarryForward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the sameamount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements OtherThan Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amountof $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for atotal Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager.3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital ImprovementProgram for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West WillitsProtected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting andSupport Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
XV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition network
consulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for a
threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with
provisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for the
Design Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park
(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant
agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a park
master plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with a
contingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an option
for two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,
Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental
Sciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &
Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYear
Term (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,
and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provide
oncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not to
exceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring
on November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the Agreement
Term and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated Metering
Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 16
6460)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a third
amendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term to
expire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to
include $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.
19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software Support
Services and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a Three
Year Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installation
services to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%
contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023 XXX).
20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extend
the Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software to
extend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses to
the previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
Compliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the Agreement
Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
the agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
compliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder of
the term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Related
to City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for
organizational and leadership development consulting services, including executive
search services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,
in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreement
for Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &
Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for Legal
Services; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services
(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide special
legal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyear
extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Services
with LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the Orange
County Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not to
exceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023
XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with the
law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services for
municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, elections
work and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,
in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited to
litigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November
21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including
but not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization
and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rent
stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,
2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement with
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.
23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of Purchase
Order to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingency
of $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. is
an authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding for
HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is no
fiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
(Agreement 2023XXX).
25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Office
of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of Traffic
Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the
FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the Law
Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice
Assistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600
to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear
agreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875
(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed
$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from
$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 in
grant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program
revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
202425.
30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES
TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO
IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearingitem, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request tospeak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 5:00 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive DirectorEmployee Organization:Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil ServiceEmployees2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code54957Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock ofSalvation Christian CenterADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective forOutstanding Contributions to the Community2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &Bistro in Honor of their OneYear AnniversarySTAFF PRESENTATIONS3.Update from League of California CitiesCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting forALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions andordinances.4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 andApril 18, 2023Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action:1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Councilof said meetings as required by the Government Code.7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet DroughtRemainsDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings andrecommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as ofSeptember 30, 2023.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & EssentialCare Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listedbelow for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amountnot to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisionsfor four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney.Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, COEssential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt StreetMaintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period andIncrease Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to theblanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance toextend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extensionperiod, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount notto exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney.12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 BucketTruck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (GeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney.13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in theamount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not toexceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Managerand City Attorney.14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds inthe Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel PavingCompany, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for theWest Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year CarryForward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the sameamount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements OtherThan Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amountof $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for atotal Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager.3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital ImprovementProgram for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West WillitsProtected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting andSupport Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withXV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition networkconsulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for athreeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, withprovisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approvedby the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for theDesign Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultantagreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a parkmaster plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with acontingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an optionfor two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and EnvironmentalSciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYearTerm (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withEarth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provideoncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not toexceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiringon November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023XXX).18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the AgreementTerm and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated MeteringInfrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 166460)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a thirdamendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term toexpire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program to
include $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.
19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software Support
Services and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a Three
Year Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
AVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installation
services to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%
contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyear
term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to non
substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023 XXX).
20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extend
the Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a second
amendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software to
extend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses to
the previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the
City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
Compliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the Agreement
Term (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to
the agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirement
compliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder of
the term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Related
to City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for
organizational and leadership development consulting services, including executive
search services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,
in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreement
for Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &
Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for Legal
Services; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services
(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide special
legal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyear
extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Services
with LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the Orange
County Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not to
exceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023
XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with the
law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services for
municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, elections
work and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,
in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited to
litigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November
21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including
but not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization
and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rent
stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,
2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement with
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.
23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of Purchase
Order to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingency
of $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. is
an authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding for
HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is no
fiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
(Agreement 2023XXX).
25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Office
of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of Traffic
Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the
FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the Law
Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice
Assistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600
to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear
agreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875
(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed
$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from
$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 in
grant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program
revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
202425.
30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES
TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO
IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearingitem, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request tospeak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 5:00 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive DirectorEmployee Organization:Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil ServiceEmployees2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code54957Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock ofSalvation Christian CenterADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective forOutstanding Contributions to the Community2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &Bistro in Honor of their OneYear AnniversarySTAFF PRESENTATIONS3.Update from League of California CitiesCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting forALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions andordinances.4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 andApril 18, 2023Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action:1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Councilof said meetings as required by the Government Code.7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet DroughtRemainsDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings andrecommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as ofSeptember 30, 2023.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & EssentialCare Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listedbelow for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amountnot to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisionsfor four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney.Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, COEssential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt StreetMaintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period andIncrease Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to theblanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance toextend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extensionperiod, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount notto exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney.12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 BucketTruck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (GeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney.13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in theamount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not toexceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Managerand City Attorney.14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds inthe Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel PavingCompany, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for theWest Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year CarryForward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the sameamount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements OtherThan Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amountof $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for atotal Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager.3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital ImprovementProgram for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West WillitsProtected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting andSupport Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withXV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition networkconsulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for athreeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, withprovisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approvedby the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for theDesign Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultantagreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a parkmaster plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with acontingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an optionfor two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and EnvironmentalSciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYearTerm (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withEarth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provideoncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not toexceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiringon November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023XXX).18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the AgreementTerm and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated MeteringInfrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 166460)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a thirdamendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term toexpire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney(Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program toinclude $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software SupportServices and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a ThreeYear Term (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installationservices to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023 XXX).20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extendthe Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a secondamendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software toextend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses tothe previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by theCity Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX). 21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge RequirementCompliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the AgreementTerm (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment tothe agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirementcompliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder ofthe term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Relatedto City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates fororganizational and leadership development consulting services, including executive
search services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,
in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreement
for Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert Cassidy
Whitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &
Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for Legal
Services; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services
(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human Resources
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide special
legal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginning
November 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyear
extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Services
with LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the Orange
County Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not to
exceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023
XXX).
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with the
law firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services for
municipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, elections
work and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,
in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,
subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited to
litigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November
21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm
of Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, including
but not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilization
and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rent
stabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,
2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement with
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.
23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of Purchase
Order to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingency
of $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. is
an authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding for
HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is no
fiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
(Agreement 2023XXX).
25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Office
of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of Traffic
Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the
FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the Law
Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice
Assistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600
to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear
agreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875
(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed
$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from
$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 in
grant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program
revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
202425.
30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES
TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO
IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. 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TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive DirectorEmployee Organization:Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil ServiceEmployees2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code54957Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock ofSalvation Christian CenterADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective forOutstanding Contributions to the Community2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &Bistro in Honor of their OneYear AnniversarySTAFF PRESENTATIONS3.Update from League of California CitiesCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting forALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions andordinances.4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 andApril 18, 2023Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action:1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Councilof said meetings as required by the Government Code.7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet DroughtRemainsDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings andrecommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as ofSeptember 30, 2023.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & EssentialCare Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listedbelow for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amountnot to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisionsfor four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney.Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, COEssential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt StreetMaintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period andIncrease Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to theblanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance toextend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extensionperiod, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount notto exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney.12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 BucketTruck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (GeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney.13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in theamount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not toexceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Managerand City Attorney.14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds inthe Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel PavingCompany, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for theWest Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year CarryForward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the sameamount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements OtherThan Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amountof $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for atotal Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager.3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital ImprovementProgram for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West WillitsProtected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting andSupport Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withXV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition networkconsulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for athreeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, withprovisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approvedby the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for theDesign Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultantagreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a parkmaster plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with acontingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an optionfor two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and EnvironmentalSciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYearTerm (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withEarth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provideoncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not toexceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiringon November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023XXX).18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the AgreementTerm and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated MeteringInfrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 166460)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a thirdamendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term toexpire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney(Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program toinclude $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software SupportServices and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a ThreeYear Term (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installationservices to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023 XXX).20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extendthe Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a secondamendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software toextend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses tothe previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by theCity Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX). 21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge RequirementCompliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the AgreementTerm (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment tothe agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirementcompliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder ofthe term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Relatedto City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates fororganizational and leadership development consulting services, including executivesearch services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreementfor Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert CassidyWhitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for LegalServices; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services(General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action:1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide speciallegal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyearextension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager andCity Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Serviceswith LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the OrangeCounty Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not toexceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with thelaw firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services formunicipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, electionswork and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited tolitigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in anamount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, includingbut not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilizationand Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rentstabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an
amount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement with
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.
23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of Purchase
Order to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technology
hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingency
of $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett Packard
Enterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. is
an authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding for
HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is no
fiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company
(Agreement 2023XXX).
25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Office
of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement
Program, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of Traffic
Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective
Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the
FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to
execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’s
Department accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant in
the amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the Law
Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice
Assistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600
to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear
agreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875
(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed
$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from
$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 in
grant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program
revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
202425.
30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES
TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO
IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearingitem, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request tospeak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 5:00 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive DirectorEmployee Organization:Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil ServiceEmployees2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code54957Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock ofSalvation Christian CenterADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective forOutstanding Contributions to the Community2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &Bistro in Honor of their OneYear AnniversarySTAFF PRESENTATIONS3.Update from League of California CitiesCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting forALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions andordinances.4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 andApril 18, 2023Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action:1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Councilof said meetings as required by the Government Code.7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet DroughtRemainsDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings andrecommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as ofSeptember 30, 2023.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & EssentialCare Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listedbelow for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amountnot to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisionsfor four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney.Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, COEssential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt StreetMaintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period andIncrease Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to theblanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance toextend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extensionperiod, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount notto exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney.12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 BucketTruck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (GeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney.13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in theamount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not toexceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Managerand City Attorney.14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds inthe Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel PavingCompany, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for theWest Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year CarryForward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the sameamount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements OtherThan Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amountof $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for atotal Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager.3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital ImprovementProgram for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West WillitsProtected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting andSupport Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withXV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition networkconsulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for athreeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, withprovisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approvedby the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for theDesign Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultantagreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a parkmaster plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with acontingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an optionfor two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and EnvironmentalSciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYearTerm (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withEarth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provideoncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not toexceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiringon November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023XXX).18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the AgreementTerm and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated MeteringInfrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 166460)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a thirdamendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term toexpire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney(Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program toinclude $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software SupportServices and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a ThreeYear Term (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installationservices to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023 XXX).20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extendthe Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a secondamendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software toextend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses tothe previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by theCity Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX). 21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge RequirementCompliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the AgreementTerm (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment tothe agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirementcompliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder ofthe term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Relatedto City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates fororganizational and leadership development consulting services, including executivesearch services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreementfor Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert CassidyWhitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for LegalServices; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services(General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action:1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide speciallegal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyearextension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager andCity Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Serviceswith LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the OrangeCounty Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not toexceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with thelaw firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services formunicipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, electionswork and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited tolitigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in anamount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, includingbut not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilizationand Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rentstabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in anamount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement withHewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technologyhardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of PurchaseOrder to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technologyhardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingencyof $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett PackardEnterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. isan authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding forHPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is nofiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company(Agreement 2023XXX).25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Officeof Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic EnforcementProgram, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of TrafficSafety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the SelectiveTraffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting theFY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police toexecute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’sDepartment accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant inthe amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the Law
Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne Justice
Assistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)
27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of
$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600
to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyear
agreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors to
provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an
asneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 in
an aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney:
MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875
(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed
$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)
28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation
Adjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program Funds (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief of
Police or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 Urban
Area Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from
$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022
URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING AND
APPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT
2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 in
grant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program
revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area Security
Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative
votes).
3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
202425.
30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES
TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO
IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearingitem, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request tospeak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 5:00 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive DirectorEmployee Organization:Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil ServiceEmployees2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code54957Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock ofSalvation Christian CenterADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective forOutstanding Contributions to the Community2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &Bistro in Honor of their OneYear AnniversarySTAFF PRESENTATIONS3.Update from League of California CitiesCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting forALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions andordinances.4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 andApril 18, 2023Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action:1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Councilof said meetings as required by the Government Code.7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet DroughtRemainsDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings andrecommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as ofSeptember 30, 2023.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & EssentialCare Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listedbelow for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amountnot to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisionsfor four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney.Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, COEssential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt StreetMaintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period andIncrease Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to theblanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance toextend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extensionperiod, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount notto exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney.12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 BucketTruck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (GeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney.13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in theamount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not toexceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Managerand City Attorney.14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds inthe Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel PavingCompany, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for theWest Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year CarryForward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the sameamount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements OtherThan Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amountof $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for atotal Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager.3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital ImprovementProgram for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West WillitsProtected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting andSupport Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withXV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition networkconsulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for athreeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, withprovisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approvedby the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for theDesign Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultantagreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a parkmaster plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with acontingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an optionfor two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and EnvironmentalSciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYearTerm (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withEarth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provideoncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not toexceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiringon November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023XXX).18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the AgreementTerm and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated MeteringInfrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 166460)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a thirdamendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term toexpire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney(Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program toinclude $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software SupportServices and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a ThreeYear Term (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installationservices to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023 XXX).20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extendthe Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a secondamendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software toextend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses tothe previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by theCity Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX). 21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge RequirementCompliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the AgreementTerm (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment tothe agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirementcompliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder ofthe term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Relatedto City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates fororganizational and leadership development consulting services, including executivesearch services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreementfor Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert CassidyWhitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for LegalServices; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services(General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action:1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide speciallegal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyearextension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager andCity Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Serviceswith LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the OrangeCounty Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not toexceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with thelaw firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services formunicipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, electionswork and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited tolitigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in anamount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, includingbut not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilizationand Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rentstabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in anamount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement withHewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technologyhardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of PurchaseOrder to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technologyhardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingencyof $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett PackardEnterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. isan authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding forHPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is nofiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company(Agreement 2023XXX).25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Officeof Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic EnforcementProgram, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of TrafficSafety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the SelectiveTraffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting theFY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police toexecute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’sDepartment accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant inthe amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the LawEnforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne JusticeAssistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyearagreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors toprovide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on anasneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 inan aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney:MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875(Agreement No. 2023XXX)Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and AppropriationAdjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative GrantProgram Funds (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief ofPolice or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 UrbanArea Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING ANDAPPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 ingrant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding programrevenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area SecurityInitiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmativevotes).3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022
Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantive
changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.
2023XXX).
29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425
Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to
submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive
Transportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding
Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year
202425.
30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 Federal
Transportation Improvement Program as required by Funding Agency
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County
Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal Transportation
Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects
submitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation Improvement
Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to
the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES
TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO
IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. 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TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive DirectorEmployee Organization:Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil ServiceEmployees2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code54957Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock ofSalvation Christian CenterADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective forOutstanding Contributions to the Community2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &Bistro in Honor of their OneYear AnniversarySTAFF PRESENTATIONS3.Update from League of California CitiesCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting forALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions andordinances.4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 andApril 18, 2023Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action:1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Councilof said meetings as required by the Government Code.7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet DroughtRemainsDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings andrecommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as ofSeptember 30, 2023.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & EssentialCare Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listedbelow for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amountnot to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisionsfor four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney.Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, COEssential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt StreetMaintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period andIncrease Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to theblanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance toextend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extensionperiod, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount notto exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney.12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 BucketTruck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (GeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney.13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in theamount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not toexceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Managerand City Attorney.14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds inthe Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel PavingCompany, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for theWest Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year CarryForward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the sameamount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements OtherThan Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amountof $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for atotal Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager.3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital ImprovementProgram for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West WillitsProtected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting andSupport Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withXV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition networkconsulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for athreeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, withprovisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approvedby the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for theDesign Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultantagreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a parkmaster plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with acontingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an optionfor two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and EnvironmentalSciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYearTerm (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withEarth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provideoncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not toexceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiringon November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023XXX).18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the AgreementTerm and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated MeteringInfrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 166460)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a thirdamendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term toexpire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney(Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program toinclude $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software SupportServices and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a ThreeYear Term (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installationservices to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023 XXX).20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extendthe Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a secondamendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software toextend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses tothe previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by theCity Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX). 21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge RequirementCompliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the AgreementTerm (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment tothe agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirementcompliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder ofthe term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Relatedto City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates fororganizational and leadership development consulting services, including executivesearch services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreementfor Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert CassidyWhitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for LegalServices; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services(General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action:1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide speciallegal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyearextension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager andCity Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Serviceswith LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the OrangeCounty Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not toexceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with thelaw firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services formunicipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, electionswork and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited tolitigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in anamount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, includingbut not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilizationand Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rentstabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in anamount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement withHewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technologyhardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of PurchaseOrder to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technologyhardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingencyof $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett PackardEnterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. isan authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding forHPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is nofiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company(Agreement 2023XXX).25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Officeof Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic EnforcementProgram, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of TrafficSafety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the SelectiveTraffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting theFY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police toexecute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’sDepartment accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant inthe amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the LawEnforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne JusticeAssistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyearagreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors toprovide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on anasneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 inan aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney:MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875(Agreement No. 2023XXX)Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and AppropriationAdjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative GrantProgram Funds (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief ofPolice or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 UrbanArea Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING ANDAPPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 ingrant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding programrevenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area SecurityInitiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmativevotes).3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute theMemorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023XXX).29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana tosubmit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 ComprehensiveTransportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENTPROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FORFUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMRESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENTPROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FORFUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATIONPROGRAM2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation FundingProgram projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year202425.30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 FederalTransportation Improvement Program as required by Funding AgencyDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange CountyTransportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal TransportationImprovement Program.2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projectssubmitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation ImprovementProgram, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted tothe program.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCESTO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TOIMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a Rental
Residential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposed
as Affordable to Very Low Income Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 198
05117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will be
required in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as a
Notice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for this
project)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&P
Bros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of
22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low income
households at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changes
approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturning
the Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review
(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.
19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as Cabrillo
Town Center at 1901 E. Fourth Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denying
SPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.
Fourth Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302
AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 AND
TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TO
FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE 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: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearingitem, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request tospeak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 5:00 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive DirectorEmployee Organization:Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil ServiceEmployees2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code54957Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock ofSalvation Christian CenterADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective forOutstanding Contributions to the Community2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &Bistro in Honor of their OneYear AnniversarySTAFF PRESENTATIONS3.Update from League of California CitiesCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting forALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions andordinances.4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 andApril 18, 2023Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action:1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Councilof said meetings as required by the Government Code.7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet DroughtRemainsDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings andrecommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as ofSeptember 30, 2023.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & EssentialCare Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listedbelow for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amountnot to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisionsfor four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney.Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, COEssential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt StreetMaintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period andIncrease Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to theblanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance toextend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extensionperiod, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount notto exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney.12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 BucketTruck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (GeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney.13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in theamount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not toexceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Managerand City Attorney.14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds inthe Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel PavingCompany, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for theWest Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year CarryForward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the sameamount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements OtherThan Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amountof $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for atotal Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager.3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital ImprovementProgram for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West WillitsProtected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting andSupport Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withXV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition networkconsulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for athreeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, withprovisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approvedby the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for theDesign Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultantagreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a parkmaster plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with acontingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an optionfor two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and EnvironmentalSciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYearTerm (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withEarth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provideoncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not toexceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiringon November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023XXX).18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the AgreementTerm and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated MeteringInfrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 166460)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a thirdamendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term toexpire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney(Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program toinclude $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software SupportServices and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a ThreeYear Term (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installationservices to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023 XXX).20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extendthe Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a secondamendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software toextend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses tothe previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by theCity Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX). 21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge RequirementCompliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the AgreementTerm (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment tothe agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirementcompliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder ofthe term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Relatedto City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates fororganizational and leadership development consulting services, including executivesearch services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreementfor Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert CassidyWhitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for LegalServices; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services(General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action:1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide speciallegal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyearextension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager andCity Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Serviceswith LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the OrangeCounty Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not toexceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with thelaw firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services formunicipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, electionswork and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited tolitigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in anamount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, includingbut not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilizationand Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rentstabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in anamount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement withHewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technologyhardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of PurchaseOrder to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technologyhardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingencyof $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett PackardEnterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. isan authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding forHPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is nofiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company(Agreement 2023XXX).25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Officeof Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic EnforcementProgram, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of TrafficSafety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the SelectiveTraffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting theFY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police toexecute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’sDepartment accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant inthe amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the LawEnforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne JusticeAssistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyearagreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors toprovide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on anasneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 inan aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney:MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875(Agreement No. 2023XXX)Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and AppropriationAdjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative GrantProgram Funds (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief ofPolice or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 UrbanArea Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING ANDAPPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 ingrant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding programrevenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area SecurityInitiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmativevotes).3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute theMemorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023XXX).29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana tosubmit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 ComprehensiveTransportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENTPROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FORFUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMRESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENTPROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FORFUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATIONPROGRAM2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation FundingProgram projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year202425.30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 FederalTransportation Improvement Program as required by Funding AgencyDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange CountyTransportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal TransportationImprovement Program.2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projectssubmitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation ImprovementProgram, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted tothe program.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCESTO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TOIMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a RentalResidential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposedas Affordable to Very Low Income HouseholdsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUSAGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTALRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 19805117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will berequired in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as aNotice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for thisproject)2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&PBros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low incomehouseholds at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturningthe Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as CabrilloTown Center at 1901 E. Fourth StreetDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action:Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denyingSPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.Fourth Street.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNINGCOMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 ANDTENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TOFACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT KNOWNAS CABRILLO TOWN CENTER AT 1901 AND 1971 EAST FOURTH STREET AND
515 AND 525 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE, COLLECTIVELY 1901 EAST
FOURTH STREET (APNS: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)
33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.
201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at
200 North Cabrillo Park Drive
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan Review
No. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITE
PLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.
201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSE
DEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE
2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section
15061(b)(3).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)
(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Manager
effective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment
agreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGER
ON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide that
Compensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of the
City Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearingitem, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request tospeak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 5:00 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive DirectorEmployee Organization:Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil ServiceEmployees2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code54957Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock ofSalvation Christian CenterADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective forOutstanding Contributions to the Community2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &Bistro in Honor of their OneYear AnniversarySTAFF PRESENTATIONS3.Update from League of California CitiesCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting forALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions andordinances.4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 andApril 18, 2023Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action:1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Councilof said meetings as required by the Government Code.7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet DroughtRemainsDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings andrecommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as ofSeptember 30, 2023.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & EssentialCare Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listedbelow for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amountnot to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisionsfor four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney.Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, COEssential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt StreetMaintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period andIncrease Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to theblanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance toextend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extensionperiod, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount notto exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney.12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 BucketTruck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (GeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney.13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in theamount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not toexceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Managerand City Attorney.14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds inthe Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel PavingCompany, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for theWest Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year CarryForward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the sameamount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements OtherThan Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amountof $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for atotal Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager.3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital ImprovementProgram for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West WillitsProtected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting andSupport Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withXV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition networkconsulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for athreeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, withprovisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approvedby the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for theDesign Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultantagreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a parkmaster plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with acontingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an optionfor two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and EnvironmentalSciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYearTerm (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withEarth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provideoncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not toexceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiringon November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023XXX).18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the AgreementTerm and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated MeteringInfrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 166460)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a thirdamendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term toexpire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney(Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program toinclude $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software SupportServices and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a ThreeYear Term (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installationservices to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023 XXX).20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extendthe Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a secondamendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software toextend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses tothe previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by theCity Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX). 21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge RequirementCompliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the AgreementTerm (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment tothe agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirementcompliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder ofthe term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Relatedto City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates fororganizational and leadership development consulting services, including executivesearch services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreementfor Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert CassidyWhitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for LegalServices; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services(General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action:1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide speciallegal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyearextension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager andCity Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Serviceswith LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the OrangeCounty Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not toexceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with thelaw firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services formunicipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, electionswork and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited tolitigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in anamount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, includingbut not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilizationand Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rentstabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in anamount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement withHewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technologyhardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of PurchaseOrder to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technologyhardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingencyof $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett PackardEnterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. isan authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding forHPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is nofiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company(Agreement 2023XXX).25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Officeof Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic EnforcementProgram, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of TrafficSafety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the SelectiveTraffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting theFY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police toexecute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’sDepartment accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant inthe amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the LawEnforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne JusticeAssistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyearagreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors toprovide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on anasneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 inan aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney:MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875(Agreement No. 2023XXX)Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and AppropriationAdjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative GrantProgram Funds (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief ofPolice or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 UrbanArea Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING ANDAPPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 ingrant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding programrevenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area SecurityInitiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmativevotes).3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute theMemorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023XXX).29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana tosubmit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 ComprehensiveTransportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENTPROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FORFUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMRESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENTPROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FORFUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATIONPROGRAM2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation FundingProgram projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year202425.30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 FederalTransportation Improvement Program as required by Funding AgencyDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange CountyTransportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal TransportationImprovement Program.2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projectssubmitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation ImprovementProgram, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted tothe program.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCESTO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TOIMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a RentalResidential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposedas Affordable to Very Low Income HouseholdsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUSAGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTALRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 19805117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will berequired in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as aNotice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for thisproject)2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&PBros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low incomehouseholds at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturningthe Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as CabrilloTown Center at 1901 E. Fourth StreetDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action:Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denyingSPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.Fourth Street.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNINGCOMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 ANDTENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TOFACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT KNOWNAS CABRILLO TOWN CENTER AT 1901 AND 1971 EAST FOURTH STREET AND515 AND 525 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE, COLLECTIVELY 1901 EASTFOURTH STREET (APNS: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at200 North Cabrillo Park DriveDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan ReviewNo. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITEPLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSEDEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section15061(b)(3).**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Managereffective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employmentagreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGERON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide thatCompensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of theCity Council
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section
2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boards
and Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquito
and Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear Term
Department(s): City Clerk Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on the
Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear or
FourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the
Public Hearing items.
37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 for
Anchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 South
Daimler Street
Legal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 and
notices mailed on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307
and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional Use
Permit No. 202318.
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT
2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET
38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General Plan
Amendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard and
McFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearingitem, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request tospeak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 5:00 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive DirectorEmployee Organization:Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil ServiceEmployees2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code54957Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock ofSalvation Christian CenterADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective forOutstanding Contributions to the Community2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &Bistro in Honor of their OneYear AnniversarySTAFF PRESENTATIONS3.Update from League of California CitiesCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting forALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions andordinances.4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 andApril 18, 2023Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action:1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Councilof said meetings as required by the Government Code.7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet DroughtRemainsDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings andrecommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as ofSeptember 30, 2023.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & EssentialCare Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listedbelow for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amountnot to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisionsfor four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney.Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, COEssential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt StreetMaintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period andIncrease Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to theblanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance toextend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extensionperiod, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount notto exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney.12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 BucketTruck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (GeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney.13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in theamount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not toexceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Managerand City Attorney.14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds inthe Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel PavingCompany, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for theWest Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year CarryForward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the sameamount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements OtherThan Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amountof $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for atotal Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager.3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital ImprovementProgram for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West WillitsProtected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting andSupport Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withXV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition networkconsulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for athreeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, withprovisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approvedby the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for theDesign Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultantagreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a parkmaster plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with acontingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an optionfor two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and EnvironmentalSciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYearTerm (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withEarth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provideoncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not toexceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiringon November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023XXX).18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the AgreementTerm and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated MeteringInfrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 166460)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a thirdamendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term toexpire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney(Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program toinclude $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software SupportServices and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a ThreeYear Term (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installationservices to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023 XXX).20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extendthe Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a secondamendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software toextend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses tothe previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by theCity Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX). 21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge RequirementCompliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the AgreementTerm (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment tothe agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirementcompliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder ofthe term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Relatedto City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates fororganizational and leadership development consulting services, including executivesearch services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreementfor Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert CassidyWhitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for LegalServices; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services(General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action:1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide speciallegal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyearextension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager andCity Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Serviceswith LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the OrangeCounty Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not toexceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with thelaw firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services formunicipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, electionswork and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited tolitigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in anamount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, includingbut not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilizationand Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rentstabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in anamount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement withHewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technologyhardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of PurchaseOrder to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technologyhardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingencyof $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett PackardEnterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. isan authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding forHPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is nofiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company(Agreement 2023XXX).25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Officeof Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic EnforcementProgram, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of TrafficSafety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the SelectiveTraffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting theFY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police toexecute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’sDepartment accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant inthe amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the LawEnforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne JusticeAssistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyearagreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors toprovide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on anasneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 inan aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney:MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875(Agreement No. 2023XXX)Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and AppropriationAdjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative GrantProgram Funds (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief ofPolice or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 UrbanArea Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING ANDAPPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 ingrant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding programrevenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area SecurityInitiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmativevotes).3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute theMemorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023XXX).29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana tosubmit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 ComprehensiveTransportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENTPROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FORFUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMRESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENTPROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FORFUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATIONPROGRAM2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation FundingProgram projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year202425.30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 FederalTransportation Improvement Program as required by Funding AgencyDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange CountyTransportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal TransportationImprovement Program.2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projectssubmitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation ImprovementProgram, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted tothe program.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCESTO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TOIMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a RentalResidential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposedas Affordable to Very Low Income HouseholdsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUSAGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTALRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 19805117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will berequired in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as aNotice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for thisproject)2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&PBros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low incomehouseholds at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturningthe Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as CabrilloTown Center at 1901 E. Fourth StreetDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action:Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denyingSPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.Fourth Street.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNINGCOMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 ANDTENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TOFACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT KNOWNAS CABRILLO TOWN CENTER AT 1901 AND 1971 EAST FOURTH STREET AND515 AND 525 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE, COLLECTIVELY 1901 EASTFOURTH STREET (APNS: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at200 North Cabrillo Park DriveDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan ReviewNo. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITEPLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSEDEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section15061(b)(3).**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Managereffective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employmentagreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGERON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide thatCompensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of theCity CouncilDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boardsand Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS ANDCOMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquitoand Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear TermDepartment(s): City Clerk OfficeRecommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on theOrange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear orFourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGSPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 forAnchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 SouthDaimler StreetLegal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 andnotices mailed on November 9, 2023.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional UsePermit No. 202318.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THEDETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General PlanAmendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard andMcFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard AvenueLegal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailed
on November 9, 2023.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving Public
Facilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTION
OF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTH
STANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includes
determination that the vacation is exempt from review under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment)
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN
AMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIES
RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 011
25139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS))
4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.
202301; and
ORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT
APPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,
1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 011
25120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) to
Open Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.
5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within the
scope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exempt
from further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) of
the CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations in
the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of
healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. As
such, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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City Council Meeting AgendaNovember 21, 2023CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PMREGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM (Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701Valerie AmezcuaMayorThai Viet PhanCouncilmember – Ward 1 Benjamin VazquezCouncilmember Ward 2Jessie LopezMayor Pro Tem Ward 3 Phil BacerraCouncilmember Ward 4Johnathan Ryan HernandezCouncilmember Ward 5 David PenalozaCouncilmember Ward 6Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Attorney Steven A. MendozaActing City Manager Jennifer L. HallCity ClerkIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting,contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enablethe City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supportingdocumentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICSThe City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and itscommunity. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtfuland inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets thechallenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment inyouth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate •Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government servicesMission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensurespublic safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a highquality of life for residents.Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility •Innovation • TransparencyCode 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 andConduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, andcommittees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: •Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • EfficiencyMembers of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As acourtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoomwebinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTubeLiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrumchannel 3.PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council onclosed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on theagenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one ofthe following ways:MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All writtencommunications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will bedistributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive systemwhich is available for public review.SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the CityClerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you arecommenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours beforethe scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imagedinto the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide livecomments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on ortype the following address into your web browserhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 9009128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerkwhen it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearingitem, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request tospeak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom IDand unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers areencouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will beprovided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting tospeak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at thepodium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available formembers of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited tothree (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presidingchair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a“Request to Speak” card by 5:00 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 beaccepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of thepresiding chair.The following designated public comment periods are:1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide livecomments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described inthe LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will openat 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your handBY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:00 p.m.will not be permitted to speak. 2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDAITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom orthe Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTSOPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THECONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not inthe speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. 4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can providecomments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSONPUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not bepermitted to speak. TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at CityCouncil meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the useof headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to thosewishing to address the City Council at the podium. La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio. La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos yla interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible paracualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.About the AgendaTo download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) foreach agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open ina new link (the eyeball ) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).CLOSED SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSIONPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on ClosedSession items.RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regularCity business.CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certainmatters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice fromthe City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice theposition of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:1.CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section54957.6(a):Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Acting Human Resources Executive DirectorEmployee Organization:Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) PartTime Civil ServiceEmployees2.PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code54957Title: Acting City Manager/Interim City Manager/Permanent City ManagerRECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSIONCALL TO ORDERATTENDANCE Council Members Phil BacerraJohnathan Ryan HernandezDavid PenalozaThai Viet PhanBenjamin VazquezMayor Pro Tem Jessie LopezMayorValerie AmezcuaActing City Manager Steven A. MendozaCity Attorney Sonia R. CarvalhoCity Clerk Jennifer L. HallROLL CALLPLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor AmezcuaWORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Carl Gutierrez, Rock ofSalvation Christian CenterADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDACEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS1.Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to The Seva Collective forOutstanding Contributions to the Community2.Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Roquette’s Cafe &Bistro in Honor of their OneYear AnniversarySTAFF PRESENTATIONS3.Update from League of California CitiesCLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from ClosedSession.PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting forALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.CONSENT CALENDARRECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the followingConsent Calendar Items: 4 through 33 and waive readings for resolutions andordinances.4.Excused AbsencesDepartment(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Excuse the absent members.5.Minutes from the Special Closed Sessions and Regular Meetings of April 4, 2023 andApril 18, 2023Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve minutes.6.Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2024Department(s): City Clerk’s OfficeRecommended Action:1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2024.2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 2, 2024,August 6, 2024, and November 5, 2024.3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Councilof said meetings as required by the Government Code.7.City's Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report: Historic Rain, Yet DroughtRemainsDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana's response to the findings andrecommendations of the 20222023 Orange County Grand Jury Report, Historic Rains,Yet Drought Remains, pursuant to Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05.8.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of September 30, 2023Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Investments as ofSeptember 30, 2023.9.Receive and File Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for NonPublic Worksand up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted byCharter Section 421Department(s): Finance and Management ServicesRecommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered intobetween July 1, 2023 to September 30, 2023.10.Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Clean Space Project, LLC & EssentialCare Supplies, Inc. for Nitrile Gloves in a NottoExceed Aggregate Amount of$200,000 (Specification No. 23139) (General Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Award aggregate blanket order contracts to vendors listedbelow for the purchase of nitrile gloves on an asneeded basis in an annual amountnot to exceed $40,000, with a total aggregate contract amount not to exceed$200,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring on November 14, 2024, with provisionsfor four, oneyear renewal options, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney.Clean Space Project, LLC Wheat Ridge, COEssential Cares Supplies, Inc. Los Angeles, CA11.Amend Blanket Order Contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for Asphalt StreetMaintenance to Extend the Final Contract Term for an Additional 12 Month Period andIncrease Total Contract for a Revised Total Not to Exceed Amount of $8,590,000(Specification No. 18084) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to theblanket order contract with Hardy & Harper, Inc. for asphalt street maintenance toextend the contract term for an additional 12 month period ending November 30,2024, and increase the annual contract amount by $850,000 during the final extensionperiod, for a revised total annual amount of $2,290,000, and total contract amount notto exceed $8,590,000 subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney.12.Award a Purchase Order to Terex Utilities for One Terex HiRanger LT40 BucketTruck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $246,693 (Specification No. 23166) (GeneralFund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to Terex Utilities for one Terex HiRanger LT40 Bucket Truck, in the amount of$241,693, plus a contingency amount of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed$246,693, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney.13.Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for One Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in an Amount Not to Exceed $200,647 (Specification No. 23158) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of purchaseorder to National Auto Fleet Group for one Ford Super Duty F550 Truck, in theamount of $180,647, plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not toexceed $200,647, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Managerand City Attorney.14.Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve Change Order to Add Funds inthe Amount of $280,000 to an Existing Construction Contract with Excel PavingCompany, Inc. for a Revised Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, for theWest Willits Protected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948 (ATPSB1L5063(195))) (NonGeneral Fund).Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing prioryear fund balance of$280,000 in the Residential Street Improvement fund, Prior Year CarryForward revenue account (AU 058170250001) and appropriate the sameamount into the Residential Street improvement fund, Improvements OtherThan Building expenditure account (AU 0581766066220) for FY 20232024capital operating expenses. (Requires five affirmative votes).2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to reflect the new amountof $488,200 for project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for atotal Construction Delivery Cost of $2,557,000, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager.3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202324 Capital ImprovementProgram for $280,000 for construction contingency funds, for the West WillitsProtected Bicycle Lane Project (Project No. 196948).15.Approve Agreement with XV Solutions to Provide SCADA Network Consulting andSupport Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $750,000 for Up to a FiveYear Term(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withXV Solutions to provide oncall supervisory control and data acquisition networkconsulting and support services, for a total amount not to exceed $750,000, for athreeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, withprovisions for one, twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approvedby the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).16.Approve an Agreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. for theDesign Services for a Park Master Plan and Community Center at Chepa’s Park(Project No. 247533) (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultantagreement with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, Inc. to provide a parkmaster plan and design for a new community center in the amount of $441,512, with acontingency of $58,488, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, with an optionfor two, oneyear extensions, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).17.Approve Agreements with Earth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc.,Leighton Consulting, Inc., and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and EnvironmentalSciences Consultants for OnCall Geotechnical Engineering Services dba Ninyo &Moore in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,000,000, for Up to a FiveYearTerm (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements withEarth Mechanics, Inc., Geocon West, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., Leighton Consulting, Inc.,and Ninyo & Moore Geotechnical and Environmental Sciences Consultants to provideoncall geotechnical engineering services for a shared aggregate amount not toexceed $2,000,000, for a threeyear term beginning November 21, 2023 and expiringon November 20, 2026, with the provision for one twoyear extension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023XXX).18.Approve Third Amendment with E Source Companies, LLC to Extend the AgreementTerm and Increase the Total Agreement Amount by $250,000 for Automated MeteringInfrastructure Planning and Implementation Services (NonGeneral Fund) (Project 166460)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a thirdamendment to the agreement with E Source Companies, LLC to extend the term toexpire November 20, 2024, and increase the total compensation by $250,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney(Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an amendment to the FY 202324 Capital Improvement Program toinclude $250,000 in planning funds for the Automated Metering Infrastructure Project.19.Approve Agreement with AVEVA Select California for Wonderware Software SupportServices and Licensing in an Amount Not to Exceed $291,621.75 for Up to a ThreeYear Term (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withAVEVA Select California to provide SCADA software, hardware, and installationservices to the City’s water production facilities in an amount of $277,735 with a 5%contingency of $13,886.75, for a total not to exceed $291,621.75, for a threeyearterm beginning November 21, 2023 and expiring November 20, 2026, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023 XXX).20.Approve an Amendment with Sedaru, formerly known as ID Modeling, Inc., to Extendthe Agreement Term through June 30, 2024 for Water System Modeling Software(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a secondamendment to the agreement with Sedaru for Water System Modeling Software toextend the existing term to expire June 30, 2024, with no supplementary expenses tothe previously executed amount, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by theCity Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX). 21.Amend Agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge RequirementCompliance Services by an Additional $250,000 for the Remainder of the AgreementTerm (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment tothe agreement with EEC Environmental for Waste Discharge Requirementcompliance services to increase the total amount by $250,000 for the remainder ofthe term, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).22.Approve Agreement with Jacob Green & Associates for Consultant Services Relatedto City Manager Recruitment (General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action: Approve an agreement with Jacob Green & Associates fororganizational and leadership development consulting services, including executivesearch services for recruitment for a permanent City Manager, for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending June 30, 2024 with one optional sixmonth extension,in an amount not to exceed $50,000 (Agreement No. 2023XXX).23.Approve Agreement for Legal Counsel Services and Approve a Separate Agreementfor Special Services: Training and Consulting Services with Liebert CassidyWhitmore (LCW); Approve Amendment to Agreement with Richards Watson &Gerson APC for Legal Services; Approve Agreement with Ring Bender for LegalServices; and Approve Agreement with Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for Legal Services(General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney Office, Human ResourcesRecommended Action:1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with LCW to provide speciallegal counsel services for an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a term beginningNovember 21, 2023 and ending December 31, 2026 with one optional oneyearextension, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager andCity Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a separate Agreement for Special Serviceswith LCW to provide training and consulting services as a member of the OrangeCounty Employment Relations Committee, renewable annually, in an amount not toexceed $5,000 plus a 5% annual increase, per year, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a first amendment to an agreement with thelaw firm of Richards Watson & Gershon APC (RWG) for legal services formunicipal advisory and litigation services including, but not limited to, electionswork and employment matters, for the period of June 1, 2020 until May 31, 2024,in an amount not to exceed $300,000 for a total amount not to exceed $550,000,subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the City Manager and the CityAttorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Ring Bender LLP for municipal litigation services, including but not limited tolitigation regarding AC 2525 Main v. City of Santa Ana, for the period of November21, 2023 to June 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in anamount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firmof Goldfarb & Lipman LLP for municipal advisory and litigation services, includingbut not limited to, defending the City in litigation challenging the Rent Stabilizationand Just Cause Eviction Ordinance, housing, affordable housing, fair housing, rentstabilization, land use, and real property issues for the period of November 21,2023 to November 30, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one year, in anamount not to exceed $500,000, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved bythe City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).24.Award a Purchase Order to Vector Resources, Inc. and approve an agreement withHewlett Packard Enterprise Company for Aruba wireless communication technologyhardware and services in a total not to exceed amount of $555,407 (Specification No.23145) (NonGeneral Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)Department(s): Information TechnologyRecommended Action: 1. Authorize a onetime purchase and payment of PurchaseOrder to Vector Resources, Inc. for Aruba wireless communication technologyhardware and services in an amount not to exceed $482,962, plus a 15% contingencyof $72,445, for a total not to exceed amount of $555,407, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Hewlett PackardEnterprise Company for HPE’s Aruba High Touch Services. Vector Resources, Inc. isan authorized indirect reseller of Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company. Funding forHPE’s Aruba High Touch Services will be issued to Vector Resources, Inc. There is nofiscal impact directly associated with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company(Agreement 2023XXX).25.Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $640,000 from the State Officeof Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement withthe State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic EnforcementProgram, for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30,2024, in an amount not to exceed $640,000, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $640,000 in the Office of TrafficSafety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the SelectiveTraffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)26.Approve Memorandum of Understanding and Appropriation Adjustment Accepting theFY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police toexecute a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Sheriff’sDepartment accepting the 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant inthe amount of $110,336, subject to nonsubstantive changes approved by the CityManager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $110,336 in the LawEnforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Byrne JusticeAssistance expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes.)27.Approve Agreements with MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. in the Amount of$189,875 and Utility Response Training Associates, LLC in the Amount of $134,600to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program(NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute threeyearagreements, with two oneyear renewal options, with the following two vendors toprovide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on anasneeded basis, for the period of November 21, 2023 through November 20, 2026 inan aggregate amount not to exceed $324,475, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney:MissionCentered Solutions, Inc. – total amount not to exceed $189,875(Agreement No. 2023XXX)Utility Response Training Associates, LLC – total amount not to exceed$134,600(Agreement No. 2023XXX)28.Adopt a Resolution, Approve a Memorandum of Understanding and AppropriationAdjustment Accepting Additional FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative GrantProgram Funds (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Police DepartmentRecommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution authorizing and directing the City Manager and the Chief ofPolice or their designee(s) to accept an additional $105,000 in FY 2022 UrbanArea Security Initiative Funding, increasing the subrecipient award from$1,822,800 to $1,927,800.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING ADDITIONAL FY2022URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE SUBRECIPIENT FUNDING ANDAPPROPRIATION ADJUSTMENT 2. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing an additional $105,000 ingrant revenue from the FY 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative funding programrevenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2022 Urban Area SecurityInitiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmativevotes).3. Authorize the City Manager and the Chief of Police to execute theMemorandum of Understanding with the City of Anaheim for the FY 2022Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, subject to nonsubstantivechanges approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No.2023XXX).29.Adopt Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202425Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund)Department(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana tosubmit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 ComprehensiveTransportation Funding Program 202425 Call for Projects.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENTPROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FORFUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMRESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENTPROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FORFUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATIONPROGRAM2. Direct Staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation FundingProgram projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year202425.30.Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2025 FederalTransportation Improvement Program as required by Funding AgencyDepartment(s): Public Works AgencyRecommended Action:1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange CountyTransportation Authority for inclusion into the 2025 Federal TransportationImprovement Program.2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projectssubmitted for inclusion into the 20252030 Federal Transportation ImprovementProgram, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted tothe program.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCESTO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2023/242029/30 TRANSPORTATIONIMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TOIMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM31.Density Bonus Agreement No. 202302 to Facilitate the Construction of a RentalResidential Development Consisting of 22 Apartment Units, with Two Units Proposedas Affordable to Very Low Income HouseholdsDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus No. 202302 as conditioned.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUSAGREEMENT NO. 202302 AS CONDITIONED FOR A NEW RENTALRESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH TWENTYTWO UNITS FOR THEPROPERTY LOCATED AT 322 NORTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 19805117) (includes determination that no additional environmental review will berequired in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as aNotice of Exemption, Environmental Review No. 202212 will be filed for thisproject)2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with P&PBros Corp., for a 55year term, for a rental residential development consisting of22 apartment units, with two units proposed as affordable to very low incomehouseholds at 322 N. Harbor Boulevard, subject to nonsubstantive changesapproved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023XXX).32.Resolution Approving Appeal Application Nos. 202302 and 202303 and Overturningthe Determination of the Planning Commission, Thereby Denying Site Plan Review(SPR) No. 202301 and Tentative Tract Map (TTM) No. 202303 (County Map No.19243) to Facilitate the Construction of a MixedUse Development Known as CabrilloTown Center at 1901 E. Fourth StreetDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action:Adopt a resolution documenting the City Council decision of October 3, 2023, denyingSPR No. 202301 and TTM No. 202303 for the Cabrillo Town Center at 1901 E.Fourth Street.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING APPEAL APPLICATION NOS. 202302AND 202303 AND OVERTURNING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNINGCOMMISSION, THEREBY DENYING SITE PLAN REVIEW (SPR) NO. 202301 ANDTENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) NO. 202303 (COUNTY MAP NO. 19243) TOFACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT KNOWNAS CABRILLO TOWN CENTER AT 1901 AND 1971 EAST FOURTH STREET AND515 AND 525 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE, COLLECTIVELY 1901 EASTFOURTH STREET (APNS: 40005102; 40005109; 40005114; AND 40005115)33.Second OneYear Extension of Site Plan Review No. 201603 and Variance Nos.201705 and 201706 for The Madison MixedUse Development Project Located at200 North Cabrillo Park DriveDepartment(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action:1. Adopt a resolution approving a second oneyear extension of Site Plan ReviewNo. 201603, Variance No. 201705, and Variance No. 201706.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILOF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONEYEAR EXTENSION OF SITEPLAN REVIEW NO. 201603, VARIANCE NO. 201705, AND VARIANCE NO.201705, AND VARIANCE NO. 201706 FOR THE MADISON MIXEDUSEDEVELOPMENT TO BE LOCATED AT 200 NORTH CABRILLO PARK DRIVE2. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA), the approval of the time extension is exempt form CEQA per Section15061(b)(3).**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**BUSINESS CALENDAR34.Appointment of Interim City Manager pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h)(Interim City Manager)(General Fund)Department(s): City Attorney’s OfficeRecommended Action: Adopt Resolution appointing an Interim City Managereffective November 21, 2023 and authorizing the Mayor to execute an employmentagreement (Agreement No. 2023XXX).RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPOINTING THOMAS R. HATCH AS CITY MANAGERON AN INTERIM BASIS AND APPROVING EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT35.Ordinance Amending Section 2325 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to Provide thatCompensation for City Boards and Commissions Shall be Set by Resolution of theCity CouncilDepartment(s): City Manager’s OfficeRecommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section2325 the Santa Ana Municipal Code to provide that compensation for City Boardsand Commissions shall be set by resolution of the City Council.ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTION 2325 OF THE SANTA ANAMUNICIPAL CODE TO PROVIDE THAT COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS ANDCOMMISSIONS SHALL BE SET BY RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL36.Nominate and Appoint a Representative to Serve on the Orange County Mosquitoand Vector Control Board of Trustees to Serve Either a TwoYear or a FourYear TermDepartment(s): City Clerk OfficeRecommended Action: Nominate and appoint a representative to serve on theOrange County Mosquito and Vector Control Board to Serve Either a TwoYear orFourYear Term, Effective January 1, 2024**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**PUBLIC HEARINGSPUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of thePublic Hearing items.37.Appeal No. 202307 Appealing Planning Commission Denial of CUP No. 202318 forAnchor Stone Christian Church to Allow a Proposed Assembly Use at 2938 SouthDaimler StreetLegal notice published in the Orange County Reporter on November 8, 2023 andnotices mailed on November 9, 2023.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 202307and upholding the determination of the Planning Commission to deny Conditional UsePermit No. 202318.RESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL NO. 202307 AND UPHOLDING THEDETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY CONDITIONALUSE PERMIT NO. 202318 TO ALLOW AN ASSEMBLY USE TO OPERATE AT2938 SOUTH DAIMLER STREET38.Public Facilities Naming No. 202301, Abandonment No. 202303, General PlanAmendment No. 202301, and Amendment Application No. 202301 for Standard andMcFadden Public Park located at 1117 S. Standard AvenueLegal notice published in the OC Reporter on November 10, 2023 and notices mailedon November 9, 2023.Department(s): Planning and Building AgencyRecommended Action:1. Affirm the Planning Commission’s adoption of a resolution approving PublicFacilities Naming No. 202301 (Gerardo Mouet Park); and2. Adopt a resolution approving Abandonment No. 202303; andRESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUMMARILY VACATING A PORTIONOF A PUBLIC SERVICE EASEMENT ADJACENT TO 1117 SOUTHSTANDARD AVENUE (ABANDONMENT NO. 202303) (includesdetermination that the vacation is exempt from review under the CaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378pf of the StateCEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is nopossibility that it will have a significant impact on the environment) 3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202301; andRESOLUTION NO. 2023XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLANAMENDMENT NO. 202301 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLANAMENDMENT LAND USE DESIGNATIONS FOR THE PROPERTIESRECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125138 AND 01125139 (from Low Density Residential (LR7) to Open Space (OS)) 4. Adopt the first reading of an ordinance approving Amendment Application No.202301; andORDINANCE NO. 2023XXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENTAPPLICATION NO. 202301 REZONING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED 1113,1117, 1121, AND 1125 SOUTH STANDARD AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED ASASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 01125117, 01125118, 01125119, 01125120, 01125138 AND 01125139 (from MultipleFamily Residence (R3) toOpen Space Land (O); read by title only and waive further reading.5. Determine that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the project is within thescope of the 2022 Santa Ana General Plan Environmental Impact Report (EIR)(SCH No. 2020029087). Furthermore, these actions are categorically exemptfrom further review per Section 15304 (Class 4 – Minor Alterations of Land) ofthe CEQA Guidelines. Class 4 consists of minor public or private alterations inthe condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal ofhealthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry and agricultural purposes. Assuch, a Notice of Determination, Environmental Review No. 202078, will be
filed for this project.
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.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization
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