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April 18, 2023
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:45 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Special Closed Session Meeting to order at
4:38 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hail
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MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Penaloza, Phan, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Lopez, and Mayor
Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Bacerra and Hernandez joined the meeting
during Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS-- Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
MINUTES: No in person or virtual public comments were received regarding Closed
Session Agenda items. City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced that one (1) email was
received regarding Closed Session Item No. 03.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting
regular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:39
P.M.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS —The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain
matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice
from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will
prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION
pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the
Government Code:
A. Candelario Jalomo v. City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court,
Case No.30-2019-01118103-CU-WT-CJC
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section
54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiators: Human Resources Executive Director, Jason Motsick
Employee Organizations:
• Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)
• Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) Full -Time Employees
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
(California Government Code Section 54947(b)(1))
Title: City Manager
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR
(California Government Code Section 54957.6)
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
RECONVENE: - City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council at 7:23 P.M. and recessed
the Special Closed Session Meeting to be reconvened following the Regular
Meeting.
At 11.51 P.M., Mayor Amezcua reconvened the Special Closed Session Meeting
and recessed to consider the Closed Session items.
Councilmember Hernandez left the meeting at 12.16 A.M. on April 19, 2023.
Mayor Amezcua reconvened the Special Closed Session Meeting.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from
Closed Session.
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action from
Closed Session.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the Special Closed Session meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the Special Closed Session Meeting at 1:17
A.M., on April 19, 2023.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
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CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Regular City Council meeting to order at 7:23
P.M.
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tern Jessie Lopez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Kristine Ridge
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
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MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call. All members were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Jeffrey Katz
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Juan Plascencia
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced a revision of the recipient for the
Workers' Memorial Day Proclamation to Southern California Coalition for Occupational
Safety & Health and the move of Item No. 21, the first reading of an ordinance
amending Santa Ana Municipal Code Section 8-6 pertaining to license requirements,
from the Consent Calendar to the Business Calendar.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Selina Mendez
for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
2. Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez and Councilmember Vazquez to
Southern California Coalition for Occupational Safety & Health declaring April 28,
2023 as Workers' Memorial Day. (Revised 4/12/23)
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra and
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Councilmember Penaloza to the 2023 Santa Ana Police Athletic & Activity League
Ladybug Champions for their Exceptional Athletic Performance.
4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Penaloza to the Santa
Ana Police Department's 2023 Distinguished Service Medal Recipient,
Detective Joshua Espadas, and Uniformed Officer of the Year, Officer Dominic
Dominguez.
5. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Boat People SOS Center for
Community Advancement declaring April 30 as Black April.
MINUTES: At 7:32 P.M. Mayor Amezcua considered the agenda out of order and heard
Ceremonial Presentation Item No. 03 first, followed by Item No. 02, item No. 04, Item
No. 05, and Item No. 01.
MINUTES: At 8:14 P.M. Mayor Amezcua considered the agenda out of order and
heard Public Comments prior to the Staff Presentations.
PUBLIC COMMENT — Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items, except for public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
MINUTES:
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received:
seven (7) non -agenda comments, one (1) comment regarding Agenda Item No. 9, five
(5) regarding item No. 22, and three (3) regarding Item No. 24. She also announced
that the Public Comment time limit would be two (2) minutes.
The following speakers addressed Council via teleconference:
1. Lucy Solorzano requested Council direct staff to schedule a community meeting
regarding the proposed Dog Park at Centennial Park.
2. David Ball spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 24.
3. Lisa spoke on behalf of VietRise and provided comments regarding Councilmember
Bacerra and photographs presented at a previous meeting.
The following speakers addressed Council in -person:
4. Johanna Lopez provided comments on an article published regarding the Santa
Ana Police Department.
5. Michael Myers spoke regarding office space vacancies and the housing crisis.
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6. Martha Molina spoke regarding the Riverview Golf Course.
7. Irma Jauregui spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 24.
8, Boris Gresley spoke regarding Agenda item No. 21.
9. Danny Vega spoke in support of Agenda Item No. 24 and the Santa Ana Police
Department.
10. John Hanna spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 24 and transparency.
11. Kristian Grimaldo spoke regarding housing insecurity his family is experiencing
and requested help.
12. Sarai Arpero (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding tenant rights and eviction
conditions.
13. Silvia Ramos (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding tenant rights and violations.
14. Marcela Prado (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding the disruption to businesses
in Downtown Santa Ana as a result of the OC Street Car construction.
15. Fernando Delgado provided comments on an article published regarding the
Santa Ana Police Department and the Major Enforcement Team (MET).
16. Marie Cofinco spoke regarding her nephew's death and police brutality.
17. Kourosh Karimi spoke in opposition to Agenda Item No. 24.
18. Jose Armendariz spoke regarding the appointment of Fernando Delgado to the
Police Oversight Commission.
19. Gaurav Karan spoke regarding the appointment of Fernando Delgado to the Police
Oversight Commission.
20, Ferdinand Silero commented on the healthcare workers minimum wage.
21. Ana Leon (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding signs and displays in front of
downtown businesses.
22. Maria Perez (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding the closure of her business
located in Downtown Santa Ana.
23, Carolyn McHardy provided comments on the Riverview Golf Course.
24. Maribel Gomez (translation: Spanish) provided comments on the disruption to
businesses in Downtown Santa Ana as a result of the OC Street Car construction.
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25. Sonia Hernandez (translation: Spanish) provided comments on increasing the
healthcare minimum wage to $25 an hour.
2E. Valentin Martinez (translation: Spanish) provided comments on the disruption to
businesses in Downtown Santa Ana as a result of the OC Street Car construction.
27. Jose Garay (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding trees lining his street and the
issues they are causing to the sidewalks.
28. Juliet Castro (translation: Spanish) provided comments on the disruption to
businesses in Downtown Santa Ana as a result of the OC Street Car construction.
29. Martin Ocampo (translation: Spanish) requested additional trash cans and security
in Downtown Santa Ana.
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
6. Homelessness Update
MINUTES: Homeless Services Division Manager Ken Gominsky Jr. provided a brief
presentation on Homeless Services Data Dashboard, drugs and homelessness, and
CARE Court.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 7 through 20.
MINUTES: At 9:39 P.M., Councilmember Hernandez pulled Agenda item No. 09 and
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez pulled Agenda Item No. 20 for separate discussion and
consideration.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve staff recommendations on the
following Consent Calendar Items: 7 through 20 with the exception of Agenda Item
Nos. 09 and 20, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 - Pass
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7. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Special Closed Session and Regular Meeting of September 20,
2022
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Appoint Nadin Said Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4
Representative to the Police Oversight Commission for a Full -Term Expiring
December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Nadin Said to the Police Oversight Commission
as the Ward 4 representative and administer Oath of Office.
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez requested the item be brought back at
a later date in order to allow him additional time to meet with the nominee.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to continue Item No. 09 to May
2, 2023, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve Item No.
09 as presented, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua requested staff the research the implementation of
procedures for future nominees' appointments.
Councilmember Bacerra commented on streamlining future nominees'
appointments and suggested the nominees' names be circulated amongst the
Council prior to adding them to the agenda.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve Item No. 09 as
presented, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
The motion failed, 3-4, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,
COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ
NONE
NONE
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Status: 3 — 4 - Fail
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to continue Item No. 09 to May 2,
2023, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0- Pass
10. Award a Purchase Order to Siemens Industry, Inc. in the Amount of $400,000 to
Automate Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Building Controls at the
Ross Annex (Specification No. 23-047) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase order and payment to
Siemens Industry, Inc. for the automation of HVAC building controls on the third and
fourth floors of the Ross Annex Building in the amount of $356,538, plus a
contingency of $43,462 for a total amount not to exceed $400,000, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
11. Award Purchase Order to Matthews Specialty Vehicles, in the Amount of $439,922,
for an F-59 Ford Chassis Book Mobile Conversion Vehicle (Specification No.
23-013) (General Fund and Cannabis Public Benefits Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency and Library Services Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment to Matthews
Specialty Vehicles for a 2023 F9 Ford chassis book mobile conversion, in the
amount of $414,922, plus a contingency of $25,000 for a total amount not to exceed
$439,922, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and
City Attorney.
12. Authorize a One -Time Appropriation Adjustment of $500,000 Using General Funds
Balance to Increase the FY 2022-23 Annual Amount for Asphalt Pothole Repair by
$300,000, and the Remaining $200,000 Will be Issued Through Emergency
Purchase Order Procedures to Quickly Improve Service Levels For Pothole Repairs
(Specification No. 18-092) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
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Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a one-time appropriation of $500,000 using
General Fund balance to 01117017 Public Works - Service Enhancements for FY
2022-23 Roadway Maintenance. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Purchase Order Contract with All American
Asphalt for asphalt pothole repair to increase the current term by $300,000, for a
total annual amount not to exceed $1,200,000, and add one, two-year renewal
term to the purchase order exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney,
subject to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City
Attorney.
13. Award a Construction Contract to Diamond Construction & Design in the Amount of
$1,374,150 for the Kennedy Elementary and Villa Fundamental Intermediate Safe
Route to School (SRTS) Project With an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of
$1,659,049 (Project No. 20-6963, ATPSBI L-5063(199) (General and Non -General
Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23
Capital Improvement Program to include $130,000 of funding in General Fund for
the Kennedy Elementary and Villa Fundamental Intermediate SRTS.
3. Authorize the reallocation of unspent Measure M2 Local Fairshare funds from
various projects; $128,316 from Bike Lane Project Development, $84,733 from
Traffic Safety Project Development, and $25,000 from the Jackson Elementary
Improvements Project, for a total of $238,047 to the Kennedy Elementary and Villa
Fundamental Intermediate SRTS Project to complete the project's funding
requirement.
4. Award a construction contract to Diamond Construction & Design, the lowest
responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,374,150,
for construction of the Kennedy Elementary and Villa Fundamental Intermediate
SRTS Project, for the term beginning April 18, 2023, and ending upon project
completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of
$1,659,049, which includes $1,374,150 for the construction contract, $147,484 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $137,415 project
contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
6. Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from further review in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical
Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2020-96 was filed for Project 20-6963.
14. Approve Additional Contingency Funds for an Existing Construction Contract with
HYM Engineering, in the Amount of $1,198,427, for the Santa Ana Zoo Giant
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River Otter and Primate Trials Project with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of
$7,798,427 (Project No. 16-2658) (General and Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis to
recognize $1,198,427 for $1,056,880 in additional contingency funds and $141,547
in additional contract administration, inspection, and testing for a new estimated
total construction delivery cost of $7,798,427. The new estimated total construction
delivery costs include $5,289,238 for the construction contract, $923,385 for contract
administration, inspection, testing, and a $1,585,804 project contingency for
unanticipated or unforeseen work, subject to non -substantive changes approved by
the City Manager and City Attorney.
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Capital Improvement
Program for $1,198,427.
15. Award a Construction Contract to CJW Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $4,942,135,
Approve an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 CIP, and Approve Amendment to
the Agreement with J. Smith & T. Muli, Inc. to Increase the Contract for the Centennial
Lake Circulation Renovation Project with an Estimated Total Delivery Cost of
$6,179,135 (Project No. 18-2681) (Revive Santa Ana program)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2022-23
Capital Improvement Program to include $1,342,240 of funding in American
Rescue Plan Funds for the Centennial Lake Circulation Renovation project.
2. Award a construction contract to CJW Construction, Inc., the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the
amount of $4,942,135, for the construction of the Centennial Lake Circulation
Renovation Project, for a term beginning April 18, 2023, and ending upon
project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract
subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City
Atkomey.
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost
of
$6,179,135, which includes $4,942,135 for the construction contract; $742,000 for
contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $495,000 project
contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement
with J. Smith & T. Muli, Inc. to increase the Contract Amount by $11,500, for a
total amount not to exceed $61,391, for lake engineering and construction
services for the remaining term of the agreement, beginning May 20, 2022
through December 31, 2023, including up to two additional one-year periods
upon a writing executed by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement
Nos. 2023-061 and 2023-062).
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5. Determine the recommended actions are exempt for further review in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical
Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2023-31 was filed for Project
18-2681.
16. Approve Agreements with Hillsborough Fence Company, J & A Engineering
Corporation, and Quality Fence Co. Inc., for a Total Amount Not to Exceed $3,000,000,
for up to a Five -Year Term for As -Needed Installation, Maintenance, and Repair for
Fencing and Gate Services (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with
Hillsborough Fence Company, J & A Engineering Corporation, and Quality Fence
Co. Inc. to provide on -call installation, maintenance, and repair for fencing and
gates, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000 for a three-year
term beginning April 18, 2023 and expiring April 18, 2026, with provisions for two,
one-year extensions, subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (Core Agreement No. 2023-063).
17. Approve Agreements with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc., for a
Total Amount Not to Exceed $2,950,000, for On -Call Material Testing and Special
Inspection Services (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Caltrans
federally procured agreement with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group,
Inc. to provide On -Call Material Testing and Special Inspection Services, for a
shared aggregate amount not to exceed $950,000, for a term beginning April 18,
2023 and expiring July 5, 2024, with provisions for two, one-year extensions, subject
to non- substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Core Agreement No. 2023-064).
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the standard
agreement with AESCO, Inc., Kleinfelder, Inc., and RMA Group, Inc. to provide
On -Call Material Testing and Special Inspection Services, and increase the
contract amount by $1,000,000 for a total amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for the
remaining term through July 5, 2024, subject to non -substantive changes approved
by the City Manager and City Attorney (Core Agreement No. 2023-065).
18. Approve First Amendment to Agreement with Elite Special Events, Inc. to Increase
the Not -to -Exceed Amount by $20,000 per Year through June 30, 2023, for a Total
Agreement Amount of $38,050, to Provide Event Equipment and Services at
Various City Events (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first
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amendment to the agreement with Elite Special Events to provide event equipment
and services for various City events, to increase the amount by $20,000, for a total
not -to -exceed amount of $38,050, through June 30, 2023, subject to
non -substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney
(Agreement No. 2023-066).
19. Historic Property Preservation Agreement
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the
attached Mills Act agreement with the below -referenced property owners for the
identified structure(s), subject to non -substantive changes approved by the City
Manager and City Attorney (includes determination that the proposed project is
exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) as the following Categorical Exemption will be filed for this project: ER
No.2023-10).
Property Owner(s), Historic Property Preservation Agreement No., Address/House,
Vote by HRC
Brian and Krystle Newquist, 2023-01, 2311 N. Benton Way, 8:1:0:0 (Murashie
dissented) (Agreement No. 2023-067)
20. Adopt a Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to Accept the California Automated
Permit Processing Program Grant in the Amount of $100,000 and Execute the Grant
Agreement with the State of California Energy Commission, and Approve an
Appropriation Adjustment Recognizing Funds
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolution No. 2023-018
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING
THE RECEIPT OF FUNDS FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY COMMISSION FOR THE
CALIFORNIA AUTOMATED PERMIT PROCESSING PROGRAM (includes
determination that the proposed action is exempt from further review pursuant to
Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the
CEQA Guidelines as there is no potential for any environmental impact).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing the CalAPP grant funds, in the
amount of $100,000, to revenue account number and appropriate same to
expenditure account numbers. (Requires five affirmative votes)
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Lopez requested staff provide the public information
regarding the current solar panel state program.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Lopez moved to approve the recommended action
for Agenda Item No. 20, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
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The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Status: 7 — 0
— Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
MINUTES: At 9:51 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered.
21. First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Section 8-6 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code
(SAMC) Pertaining to License Requirements of Contractors and Subcontractors to
Include the Collection and Disclosure of Information Regarding Pending or Prior
Enforcement Actions for any State or Federal Labor Violations (Revised 4/12123)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-
02 — An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Santa Ana amending Section 8-6
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) pertaining to license requirements of
contractors and subcontractors to include the collection and disclosure of information
regarding pending or prior enforcement actions for any state or federal labor
violations.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
AMENDING SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8-6 RELATING TO LICENSE
REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTORS AND SUBCONTRACTORS (includes
determination that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the State
CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable
indirect physical change in the environment, as there is no possibility it will have a
significant effect on the environment, and it is not a "project," as defined in Section
15378 of the CEQA Guidelines).
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended
action for Agenda Item No. 21, seconded by Councilmember Phan.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES:
NONE
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Status: 7 — 0
— Pass
22. Early Direction for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget Cycle
Departments): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Provide early budget direction to staff for the upcoming
fiscal year.
MINUTES: Director of Finance Management Services Kathryn Downs provided a
brief presentation. Discussion ensued regarding the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget
Cycle,
Councilmember Penaloza provided direction regarding the current commissioner
payment amount, spay and neuter programs, and the opioid settlement services.
Councilmember Vazquez commented on library services, community events,
housing services, and a school liaison.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of a trap, neuter, and release
program. He provided direction to staff regarding a new youth center, additional
senior centers, breakfast programs, Fiestas Patrias, street improvements, and
additional youth services.
Councilmember Phan spoke regarding street maintenance, additional youth
services, library services, opioid settlement services, and community event
funding.
Councilmember Bacerra provided comments on traffic signal improvements,
community police staffing, cannabis tax rates, opioid settlement services, and
new revenue generators.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez provided comments on future community surveys, general
funding expenditures, animal control services, and opioid settlement services.
Mayor Amezcua provided comments on youth programs, additional police
officers, additional code enforcements officers, gang prevention programs,
expansion of the Discovery Cube, crossing guards, and opioid settlement
services.
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23. Resolution Declaring the Termination of Local Emergency Regarding the COVID-19
Pandemic
Department(s): City Manager's Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-019
A RESOLUTION OF THE SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL DECLARING THE
TERMINATION OF THE PROCLAMATION OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY REGARDING
THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC
MINUTES: City Manager Kristine Ridge provided a brief summary of the item.
MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for
Agenda Item No. 23, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
The motion carried, 5-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: MAYOR PRO TEM LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
ABSENT:
Status: 5 — 0 - 2 — Pass
24. Resolution Declaring Opposition to Assembly Bill 742 (Jackson)
Department(s): City Manager's Office
Recommended Action: Adopt Resolution No. 2023-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA OPPOSING
CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 742 (JACKSON)
MINUTES: Senior Management Analyst Daniel Soto provided a brief presentation.
Council discussion ensued regarding the Resolution Declaring Opposition to
Assembly Bill 742.
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended
action for Agenda Item No. 24, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The motion carried, 5-2, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM
LOPEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 5 — 2 — Pass
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
WORK STUDY SESSION
25. Sunshine Ordinance Amendments Work Study Session
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.
MINUTES: At 11.33 P.M., the Work Study Session was considered.
Director of Planning and Building Minh Thai announced that he had provided Council a
summary of proposed changes. Council had no additional questions or comments.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: Assistant City Manager Steven Mendoza made community announcements
regarding the 5K and 1 OK races and the Dia De Los Ninos Event.
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.
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MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez provided comments on the upcoming Fiestas
Patrias event and congratulated his students for winning a bronze medal at a recent
speech competition.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked residents for their participation and wished
everyone a goodnight.
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Councilmember Bacerra thanked the City of Orange for their assistance and
advocating for an additional bus stop for the City and wished everyone a good night.
Councilmember Phan provided comments on Astiva Health, the Los Amigos High
School English and Civics Department, a free legal clinic she hosted at Newhope
Library, and the importance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Councilmember Penaloza commented on Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Denim
Day, requested the water tower be lit up in teal in recognition of Sexual Assault
Awareness month, and congratulated Norma Orozco on her promotion to Senior
Deputy City Clerk.
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez announced that the Orange County Transportation (OCTA) is
looking for participants for their teen council and spoke of the importance of public
transportation.
Mayor Amezcua announced that Republic Services would be hosting a free compost
event on April 29, 2023 at Centennial Park. She disclosed her participation in the
League of California Cities City Leaders Summit in Sacramento. She summarized her
first Coffee with the Mayor event and the City's Easter event.
Mayor Amezcua announced that Council would be adjourning the Regular Meeting
and reconving the Special Closed Session meeting at 11:51 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT — Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Regular Meeting at 11:51
P. M.
Respectfully submitted:
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