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of the City Council
City of Santa Ana,
California
TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers
Penaloza and Vazquez will participate in the meeting via teleconference from Bellagio
Las Vegas, 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (with the room
number(s) posted in the conference center hallway). The Agenda will be posted at the
teleconference location and any member of the public wishing to address the legislative
body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to Government Code
Section 54954.3.
June 18, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING - 4:30 P.M.
REGULAR OPEN MEETING - 5:30 P.M.
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:44 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Thai Viet Phan
Valerie Amezcua
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Acting City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
POI I CAI I
Alvaro Nunez
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Penaloza and Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present via
teleconference. Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, and Lopez, and Mayor Pro Tem
Phan were present in the Chamber.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
MINUTES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS-- Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed
Session items.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments
received: one (1) Closed Session Agenda Item No. 1.
The following speakers addressed City Council in -person:
1. Carlos Perea spoke regarding Closed Session Agenda Item No. 1.
2. Vincent Tran spoke regarding Closed Session Agenda Item No. 1.
3. Claudia Morales (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding Closed Session Agenda
Item No. 1.
4. Apolonio Cortes (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding Closed Session Agenda
Item No. 1.
RECESS — City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting
regular City business.
MINUTES: MayorAmezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:55 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:
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1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. James V. Lacy, United States Justice Foundation, California Public Policy
Foundation, and Pasquale Talarico v. Jennifer Hall, in her official capacity as
Santa Ana City Clerk and Bob Page, in his official capacity as Orange County
Registrar of Voters, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2024-
01402208-CU-WM-CJC
2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government
Code Section 54957(b)(1):
Title: City Manager
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to California Government
Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Designated Representative(s): Jacob Green, Greg Devereaux
Unrepresented Employee: City Manager
CLOSED SESSION REPORT —The City Attorney will reporton any action(s) from Closed
Session.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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TELECONFERENCE INFORMATION:
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953(b), Mayor Amezcua and Councilmembers
Penaloza and Vazquez will participate in the meeting via teleconference from Bellagio
Las Vegas, 3600 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109 (with the room
number(s) posted in the conference center hallway). The Agenda will be posted at the
teleconference location and any member of the public wishing to address the legislative
body directly may do so at the teleconference location pursuant to Government Code
Section 54954.3.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: MayorAmezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 5:45 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
Acting City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
ROLL CALL
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Thai Viet Phan
Valerie Amezcua
Alvaro Nunez
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Penaloza and Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present via
teleconference. Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, and Lopez, and Mayor Pro Tem
Phan were present in the Chamber.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Mayor Amezcua
Police Chaplain Rupert Vega
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced a revision to Agenda Item No. 16 that
the resolution for classification and compensation was removed from consideration.
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CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Union Trans
GNC for their contributions to the community
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition to Union
Trans GNC for their contributions to the community.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT —The City Attorney will report on anyaction(s)from Closed
Session.
MINUTES: Chief Assistant City Attorney Laura Rossini announced there was no
reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS-- Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments
received: one (1) Agenda Item No. 16, three (3) Agenda Item No. 17, one (1) Agenda
Item No. 18, one (1) Agenda Item No. 19, and three (3) non -agenda comments.
The following speakers addressed City Council in -person:
I. Vincent Tran spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 17.
2. Claudia Morales (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 17.
3. Apolonio Cortes (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 17.
4. Carlos Perea spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 17.
5. Mario Reyes asked for assistance regarding the approval for firework fundraising for
his organization.
6. Mark Lopez spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 17 and illegal fireworks.
7. George Boutros spoke regarding the Related Bristol project.
8. Carl Benninger spoke regarding the Com-Link Awards, rent control, and electric
scooters.
9. Dale Helvig spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 17.
The following speakers addressed City Council via teleconference:
10. Caller 430 expressed concern regarding housing vouchers and inspections.
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11. Trisha Hernandez expressed concern regarding overflow of dumpsters at her
apartment complex.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 2 through 16 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
MINUTES: At 6:39 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.
Councilmember Hernandez announced a no vote on Agenda Item No. 12 and
requested to comment on Agenda Item Nos. 13 and 14.
Councilmember Penaloza pulled Agenda Item No. 12.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve Consent Calendar Item
Nos. 2 through 16 with the exception of Agenda Item No. 12 pulled for separate
discussion and consideration, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 — Pass
2. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 4, 2024
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
4. Appoint Neylen Adoni Munoz Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the
Ward 6 Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring
December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
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Recommended Action: Appoint Neylen Adoni Munoz to the Youth Commission as
the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC
Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
5. Approve Agreement with Elite Command Training for Training Services in the
Amount of $279,890 for the Urban Areas Security Initiative Grant Program
(Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, with
Elite Command Training to provide on -going training deliverables to the
Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an as -needed basis, for the three-year period
of June 18, 2024 through June 17, 2027, with two one-year renewal options, in an
amount not to exceed $279,890 (Agreement No. 2024-083).
6. Approve Agreement with CDCE, Inc. for Mobile Data Communications
Equipment and Installation Services (Spec No. 24-064) (General Fund and
Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
CDCE, Inc. to provide mobile data communications equipment and installation
services in an amount not to exceed $524,724 including a $25,000 contingency
amount, for a term beginning June 18, 2024 and expiring June 17, 2029
(Agreement No. A-2024-084).
7. Approve an Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels
Orange County for the Senior Meals Program (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals On Wheels Orange County for the Senior
Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals
and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, for a total
not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the period July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 to be
funded by the General Fund (Agreement No. A-2024-085).
8. Approve an Agreement with Coach Max Corp and Elite Executive Charter, LLC
to Provide Charter Bus Transportation Services (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute aggregate
agreements with Coach Max Corp and Elite Executive Charter, LLC to provide charter
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bus transportation for City programs and events for a term from July 1, 2024 through
June 30, 2027, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options for a total amount, including
extensions, not -to -exceed $500,000 (General Fund) (Agreement Nos. A-2024-086
and A-2024-087).
9. Adopt a Resolution and Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the
State California Volunteers Award Agreement JP2017-GFI
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
Adopt a resolution to accept the State California Volunteers grant award, and
authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California — Department of
General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017-GF1 (Grant Agreement) for
$2,000,000 for the Youth Employment Project (Project).
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-027 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 2023 #CALIFORNIANSFORALL
YOUTH SERVICE CORPS THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROJECT
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and
submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements,
amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion
of the Project scope, including but not limited to agreements with contractors,
consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B Budget Detail of the Grant
Agreement.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $2,000,000 in funds from ARPA
- CA FOR ALL YOUTH WDP-State Grant -Direct account (no. 18318002-52025)
and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763-
various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10.Adopt a Resolution Approving the City's Annual Statement of Investment Policy
2024-2025; Receive and File Annual Statement of Investment Policy 2024-2025
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City's 2024-2025 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-028 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY'S STATEMENT OF
INVESTMENT POLICY
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2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 2024-2025.
11.Adopt a Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit of the City of Santa
Ana for FY 2024-25
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the appropriations limit of
the City of Santa Ana for FY 2024-25, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-029 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
AGENDA ITEM NO. 12 WAS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION AND
CONSIDERATION
12.Adoption of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Establishing the Terms
and Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented by the Santa
Ana Police Officers Association (SAPOA) Effective January 1, 2024 through
June 30, 2027, and Adoption of a Resolution Updating the Compensation and
Salary Schedule of Sworn Classifications of the Santa Ana Police Management
Association (SAPMA)
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with
SAPOA regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment
effective January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, and authorize non -substantive
changes which may be necessary to implement the agreement (Agreement No.
A-2024-088); and
2. Approve a Resolution updating the compensation and salary schedule for sworn
classifications of the SAPMA.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-030 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE
CITY'S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of the item.
MayorAmezcua spoke in support of the item and spoke regarding the need to retain
and hire personnel.
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Councilmember Lopez spoke regarding the City's structural deficit, asked for
clarification regarding the impact and plan for funding the following years, and
expressed concern regarding the budget trajectory.
Acting City Manager Alvaro Nunez spoke regarding the budget and outlook of
Measure X.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke regarding the cost associated with MOU and previous
MOU approvals, and in support of the item.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in opposition to the item and expressed concern
regarding the budget.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in opposition to the item and spoke regarding
having a balanced budget.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke regarding the City's fiscal future and previous
MOU approvals for SAPOA.
Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke regarding union compensation approvals and police
compensation and classification study, and spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding the political components.
Councilmember Lopez spoke regarding fair compensation and competitiveness and
expressed concern regarding the fiscal impact.
Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke regarding improving public safety.
Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the SAPOA pay rankings and the budget survey
top two issues — homelessness and public safety.
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 12, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
The motion carried, 4-3, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES:
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ
ABSTAIN:
NONE
ABSENT:
NONE
Status: 4 — 3
— Pass
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RECESS
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council meeting at 7:23 P.M.
RECONVENE
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council meeting at 7:38 P.M.
13.Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Virginia and
William Guzman Way (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street Naming of Virginia and
William Guzman Way along Santa Ana Boulevard from Pacific Avenue to Forest
Avenue.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-031 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A
CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF VIRGINIA AND WILLIAM GUZMAN WAY
ALONG SANTA ANA BOULEVARD FROM PACIFIC AVENUE TO FOREST
AVENUE
2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial street signs along Santa Ana Boulevard at
the intersections of Pacific Avenue and Forest Avenue.
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding the historical significance of
the ceremonial street sign.
14.Adopt a Resolution Authorizing Ceremonial Street Naming of Warren Bussey
Square (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Ceremonial Street Naming of Warren Bussey
Square at the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Walnut Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-032 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DIRECTING AND AUTHORIZING A
CEREMONIAL STREET NAME OF WARREN BUSSEY SQUARE AT THE
INTERSECTION OF PACIFIC AVENUE AND WALNUT STREET
2. Direct Staff to install two ceremonial street signs at the intersection of Pacific
Avenue and Walnut Street.
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MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding the historical significance of
the ceremonial street sign.
15.Second Reading of the Local Resident Preference in Affordable Housing
Ordinance
First reading at the June 4, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote
of 7-0.
Published in the OC Reporter on June 10, 2024.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading of the Local Resident Preference
in Affordable Housing Ordinance to comply with the State of California Local Tenant
Preferences to Prevent Displacement Act and codify the City's existing local resident
preference policy.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3066 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CREATING A NEW ARTICLE XXI IN CHAPTER 8 OF
THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CODIFY THE CITY'S LOCAL RESIDENT
PREFERENCE IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING (includes determination that the
ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant
to Sections 15060(c)(2) because the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably
foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and 15060(c)(3) because the
activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines)
16.Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance No. NS-3067
Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the
City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2024
First reading at the June 4, 2024 City Council meeting and approved by a vote
of 7-0.
Published in the OC Reporter on June 10, 2024.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. NS-
3067 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the
City for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY24-25), which begins on July 1, 2024 and ends on
June 30, 2025. (Requires five affirmative votes)
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UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS-3067 entitled AN UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR
FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2024
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
MINUTES: At 7:46 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered.
17. Review of City Charter Amendments Concerning Rent Stabilization Ordinance
and Non -Citizen Voting and Resolutions Required to Submit to Voters at the
November 5, 2024 Municipal Election Ballot Measures Relating to Proposed
Charter Amendments Concerning Ethics Code, Capital Improvement Funds,
City Clerk and City Attorney Authority, Civil Service, and Council
Compensation
Department(s): City Attorney's Office
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution giving notice of the City's General Municipal Election to be
held in the City of Santa Ana on November 5, 2024 for the submission of
questions to the voters relating to proposed amendments to the City Charter;
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-033 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON
NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS OF
QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE AMENDMENT OF THE CITY CHARTER IN
REGARD TO SECTIONS 401.5 (ETHICS CODE), 402 (COUNCIL
COMPENSATION), 611 (CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS), 702 (CITY
CLERK AUTHORITY), 703 (CITY ATTORNEY AUTHORITY), 1002 (CIVIL
SERVICE), AND 1103 (BONDS)
2. Adopt a resolution designating the ballot questions related to the proposed City
Charter amendments;
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-034 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SETTING FORTH THE LANGUAGE
OF BALLOT TITLES FOR CITY CHARTER AMENDMENTS REGARDING
CLEAN-UP OF OBSOLETE SECTIONS, CIVIL SERVICE, ETHICS CODE,
CITY CLERK AND CITY ATTORNEY AUTHORITY AND COUNCIL
COMPENSATION TO BE INCLUDED ON THE BALLOT FOR THE 2024
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION
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3. Review City Charter amendments concerning rent stabilization and just cause
eviction ordinance and consider whether to adopt revised resolution; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-035 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL
ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 5,
2024 FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT MEASURE TO THE QUALIFIED
VOTERS PROPOSING A RENT STABILIZATION AND JUST CAUSE
EVICTION ORDINANCE AND REQUESTING THE ORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO CONSOLIDATE THIS ELECTION WITH THE
STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION
4. Review City Charter amendment concerning non -citizen voting and consider
whether to adopt revised resolution.
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF
A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024 FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A BALLOT
MEASURE TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS ASKING IF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA SHOULD PERMIT NONCITIZEN VOTING IN ALL CITY MUNICIPAL
ELECTIONS
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho gave a brief report and spoke regarding
the proposed rent stabilization resolution.
Mayor Pro Tem Phan asked for clarification regarding the clean-up language
related to the super -majority vote in the ordinance.
City Attorney Carvalho provided clarification regarding the proposed revised
ordinance resolution.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Phan moved to approve recommended action No. 3
for Agenda Item No. 17, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 4-3, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ,
LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
PHAN
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA,
PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 4 — 3 — Pass
COUNCILMEMBER
MAYOR PRO TEM
COUNCILMEMBER
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MINUTES: City Attorney Carvalho spoke regarding the AdHoc Committee and the
first proposed ballot measure question related to ethics and conduct, CIP fund,
bonds, and City Clerk and City Attorney authority.
Councilmember Penaloza suggested the language in section 702 for the City Clerk
and section 703 for the City Attorney be changed to "enter into contracts related to
the City Clerk/City Attorney based upon the City's purchasing policies and dollar
limitations as established by the City Council."
Mayor Pro Tem Phan asked for clarification regarding the current proposed
language related to authority.
City Attorney Carvalho suggested the language in sections 702 and 703 be
amended to allow City Council additional flexibility to state "based upon the City's
purchasing policies and dollar limitations as established for the City Manager or at
such other amount established by the City Council."
Mayor Pro Tem Phan requested the new flexibility language be added.
Councilmember Lopez requested context related to the elimination of the personnel
board or enforcement code language.
City Attorney Carvalho stated the proposal does not include an action on the
personnel board or enforcement code language.
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Phan moved to approve the first ballot measure
question (exhibit A) related to ethics and conduct, CIP fund, bonds, and City
Clerk and City Attorney authority, as amended to include "or at such other
amount established by the City Council" to sections 702 and 703, seconded
by Councilmember Penaloza.
The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER
BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 — Pass
MINUTES: City Attorney Carvalho spoke regarding the second proposed ballot
measure question related to council compensation.
Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke regarding the proposed council compensation.
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Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the proposed ballot measure.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding the proposed council compensation.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the second ballot
measure question (exhibit B) related to council compensation, seconded by
Mayor Pro Tern Phan.
The motion carried, 4-3, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ, MAYOR PRO
TEM PHAN
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 4 — 3 — Pass
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Phan moved to approve recommended action nos.
1 and 2 for Agenda Item No. 17, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
The motion carried, 5-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PHAN
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 5 — 2 — Pass
MINUTES: City Attorney Carvalho gave a brief overview regarding the revised
resolution related to non -citizen voting.
MOTION: Councilmember Vazquez moved to leave the language in the non -
citizen voting resolution as is, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of leaving the language as is.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke regarding the City Attorney's neutral language
originally proposed and spoke in opposition to the item.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the original proposed non -citizen
voting resolution.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding inclusive language.
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Mayor Pro Tem Phan asked for clarification regarding the proposed resolution.
City Attorney Carvalho stated the proposed resolution is a revised resolution in
relation to the current lawsuit regarding this matter.
Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke in support of the original proposed non -citizen voting
resolution.
Mayor Amezcua requested data related to costs of the lawsuit.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to completely
remove the ballot measure question related to non -citizen voting, seconded
by Mayor Amezcua.
SECOND SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Phan moved to keep the
ballot language related to the non -citizen voting as adopted in the Fall 2023,
seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The second substitute motion carried, 4-3, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ,
LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
PHAN
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA,
PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 4 — 3 — Pass
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUEST ITEMS
COUNCILMEMBER
MAYOR PRO TEM
COUNCILMEMBER
18. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager, City Clerk, and
City Attorney to Prepare Necessary Documents to Propose a Cigarette Litter
Abatement Tax — Councilmembers Hernandez and Vazquez (continued from the
City Council meeting of June 4, 2024, Item No. 41)
MINUTES: Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding the proposal of the
cigarette litter abatement tax and placing it on the ballot.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Bacerra asked for clarification regarding the process of taxing the
tobacco industry.
Councilmember Hernandez briefly spoke regarding the potential process of current
cities with a cigarette litter abatement tax.
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Discussion ensued regarding the proposed cigarette litter abatement tax process
and initial research.
City Council reached consensus to received additional information.
19. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager on the Interest
in Launching a Street Medicine Program with CalOptima — Mayor Amezcua
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the proposal of launching a street
medicine program with CalOptima.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Lopez spoke in support of the item and spoke regarding potential
barriers.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke in support of the item and spoke regarding building
partnerships.
Acting City Manager Alvaro Nunez spoke regarding meeting with CalOptima
leadership and maximizing partnerships.
City Council reached consensus to move forward.
**END OF COUNCIL REQUESTED ITEMS**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: Acting City Manager Alvaro Nunez spoke regarding meeting with CalOptima
leadership and establishing additional partnerships and provided a brief update on the
needle exchange.
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.
1. June 18-20, 2024 Councilmember Hernandez — NALEO 41 st Annual Conference,
Las Vegas, NV
2. June 18-20, 2024 Councilmember Penaloza — NALEO 41 st Annual Conference,
Las Vegas, NV
3. June 18-20, 2024 Councilmember Vazquez — NALEO 41 st Annual Conference, Las
Vegas, NV
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4. June 18-20, 2024 Mayor Amezcua — NALEO 41 st Annual Conference, Las Vegas,
NV
MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez announced his attendance at NALEO Annual
Conference and spoke regarding the shooting on Bishop.
Councilmember Lopez spoke regarding shootings in the city and senseless violence
and the City of Long Beach's plan to support youth and prevent gang violence,
announced office hours at Edna Park at 10:00 A.M., invited all to attend the Juneteenth
event at Centennial Park, and congratulated Floral Park being named as neighborhood
of the year.
Councilmember Hernandez announced his attendance at NALEO Annual Conference
and spoke regarding the shooting of Daniel Vargas and requested a continuity of care
in the neighborhood.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding vacancies in the Police Department and
requested positions be filled, spoke regarding the violence throughout the city,
announced office hours on July 6 at the Segerstrom Triangle, and wished everyone a
Happy Fourth of July.
Councilmember Penaloza thanked the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Agency for Movies at the Park, announced his attendance at NALEO Annual
Conference, spoke regarding filling vacancies, and expressed condolences to the
Vargas family.
Mayor Pro Tem Phan spoke regarding violence in the city, wished everyone a Happy
Fourth of July and a Happy Anniversary to her husband, and thanked Councilmember
Lopez for the certificate of recognition today.
Mayor Amezcua thanked the Police Department for addressing shootings in the city,
spoke regarding Waymakers, requested record of data for citations related to July 4rn
requested Measure X Oversight Committee positions be filled, announced her
attendance at NALEO Annual Conference, and wished everyone a Happy Father's Day
and Happy Fourth of July.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk
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