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June 3, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING — 4:00 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 4193 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Council Members
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tern
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor
Valerie Amezcua
City Manager
Alvaro Nunez
City Attorney
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk
Jennifer L. Hall
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MINUTES. City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra and Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were
present. Councilmembers Hernandez, Lopez, and Penaloza arrived during Closed Session.
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ADDITIONSIDELETIONS 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. 3. There were no in person or
teleconference speakers.
RECESS n- 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 4:14 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. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENTIAPPOINTMENT pursuant to Section
54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:
Title: Police Oversight Commission Independent Oversight Director
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code
Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Alvaro Nunez, City Manager
Unrepresented Employee: Police Oversight Commission Independent
Oversight Director
CLOSED SESSION REPORT — The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed
Session.
RECONVENE — City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 6:11 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tern
Mayor
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
ROLL CALL
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Valerie Amezcua
Alvaro Nunez
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, and Phan, Mayor Pro Tem
Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Carl Benninger
Pastor Nat! Alvarado
ADDITIONSIDELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: None.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing Lynn
Nguyen and Alexander Magdaleno for Outstanding Academic
Accomplishments
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented certificates of recognition to Lynn Nguyen
and Alexander Magdaleno for outstanding academic accomplishments.
2. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to The Alzheimer's
Association declaring June 2025 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a proclamation to The Alzheimer's
Association declaring June 2025 as Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
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3. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan recognizing
Jay Taj for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan presented a certificate of recognition to Jay Taj
for outstanding contributions to the community.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT —The City Attorney will reporton any action(s) from Closed
Session.
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho stated there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS — Public commentswill be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and non -agenda items.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Nall reported out the summary of email comments
received: three (3) Agenda Item No. 7, one (1) Agenda Item No. 19, and (12) non -
agenda comments.
The following speakers addressed City Council in -person:
1. Heidi Landgraf expressed concern regarding AB 84.
2. Ilya Tseglin spoke regarding drug cartels.
3. Sue Palik spoke regarding the need for the Santa Ana Police Athletic and Activity
League (SAPAAL) in communities.
4. Windi Eklund expressed concern regarding AB 84 and requested the Council adopt
a resolution opposing the bill.
5. Ronna Yelin expressed concern regarding AB 84 and requested the Council adopt
a resolution opposing the bill.
6. Emilio Ramirez spoke in opposition to Item No. 20.
7. Abraham Quintana requested the City Council direct the Personnel Board and the
Police Oversight Commission to investigate Police Officers involved in the Noe
Rodriguez incident.
8. Rain Mendoza spoke regarding the Police Officers Association letter to the City
Council regarding Community Service Organization (CSO), and requested the City
Council direct the Personnel Board and the Police Oversight Commission investigate
Police Officers involved in the Noe Rodriguez incident.
9. Erika Armenta (translation: Spanish) spoke regarding her husband Noe Rodriguez's
incident and requested all video footage related to the incident and that the officers
be reprimanded for their actions.
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10. David Pulido requested the City Council direct the Personnel Board and the Police
Oversight Commission to investigate Police Officers involved in the Noe Rodriguez
incident.
11. Ryan Murillo, with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), spoke
regarding Item No. 25, the vacancy report, and how vacancies can have a
detrimental impact on the City and its employees.
12. Wendy Rodriguez (translation: Spanish) requested justice for Noe Rodriguez's
family and spoke regarding his incident.
13. Emma Gottfried requested justice for Noe Rodriguez and requested the City Council
direct the Personnel Board and the Police Oversight Commission to investigate
Police Officers involved in the Noe Rodriguez incident.
14. Carl Benninger announced ComLink's awards night on June 26, 2025.
The following speaker addressed City Council via teleconference:
95. Patricia DeSantos expressed concern regarding trust between residents and the City
Council regarding the City budget.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following
Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 22 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.
MINUTES: At 7: 95 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.
Councilmember Lopez announced a "No" vote on Agenda Item Nos. 20 and 22.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 19 as the listed entity, City
Ventures Homebuilding, LLC, is a client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos.
4 through 22, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The motion carried, 6-0-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN
MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
Status: 6-0-0— 1 —Pass
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4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Minutes from the Special Meetings of the Community Development
Commission on October 14, 2024, November 13, 2024, and December 13,
2024; the Regular Meeting of the Workforce Development Board on January
16, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Workforce Development Board Youth
Council on February 13, 2025; the Regular Meeting of the Arts and Culture
Commission on February 20, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Rental
Housing Board on February 19, 2025 and March 19, 2025, and the Regular
Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on March 13, 2025 and April 10,
2025
Department(s): City Clerk's Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file,
7. Public Meeting Regarding Renewing the Santa Ana Tourism Marketing
District (SATMD)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 16, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Hear public testimony regarding the proposed renewal of
the SATMD, pursuant to the Property and Business Improvement District Law of
1994, Streets and Highways Code section 36600 et seq. No Council Action
required.
8. Federal Funding Update
Department(s): City Manager's Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
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9. Approve the Recognition of $53,513 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies
from Various City Funds (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the recognition of $53,513 of revenue in the
General Fund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.
10. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation
Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Third Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five
affirmative votes)
11.Agreement with Siemens Industry, Inc. for Installation of a Security Camera
System at the Delhi Library Branch (General Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with
Siemens Industry, Inc. in the amount of $64,603 to provide, install, and program a
security camera system at the Delhi Library Branch, for a term expiring October 31,
2025 (Agreement No. A-2025-078).
12. Facility Use Agreement Amendment with Santiago Park Archers for the Use
of the Archery Range at Santiago Park
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Facility Use
Agreement with Santiago Park Archers to reflect an annual rate of $1,040, payable
to the City on the first of the month following execution of this agreement, for use of
the Santiago Park Archery Range for a five-year term beginning June 5, 2025
through June 4, 2030, with the option to extend up to two (2), one (1) year periods
(Agreement No. A-2025-079).
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13.Agreement with Act I Group, Inc. DBA Advanced Technology Information
Management Systems for Jail Management System Maintenance (General
Fund & Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with
Advanced Technology Information Management Systems for jail management
system software maintenance and customer support in a total amount not to exceed
$523,915 for a term beginning June 3, 2025 through December 18, 2027, including
two optional one-year extensions and a contingency amount (Agreement A-2025-
080 ).
14. First Amendment to Agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to Continue
Providing Parking Enforcement Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first
amendment to the agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC to continue providing
parking enforcement services with amended scope for an additional one-year term
from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and increase the contract amount by
$1,010,855 covering the additional one year of service for a total aggregate amount
not to exceed $2,887,743 (Agreement No. A-2025-081).
15. Service Agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator Corporation DBA Amtech
Elevator Services for Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services (General
Fund & Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Pacific Coast Elevator DBA
Amtech Elevator Services to provide elevator maintenance and repair services in
an amount not to exceed $2,101,605 for the term beginning July 1, 2025 and
expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one, two-year period (Agreement No.
A-2025-082).
16.Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. for Median and
Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance Services (Specification No. 25-058)
(General Fund & Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Landscape West
Management Services, Inc. for Median and Right of Way Landscaping Maintenance
Services in an amount not to exceed $9,370,000 for a three-year term beginning
July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for two, one-year renewal
options (Agreement No. A-2025-083).
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17.Agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to Implement the McFadden Avenue Transit
Signal Priority Pilot Project (No. 25-6031) (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to
implement the McFadden Avenue Transit Signal Priority Pilot Project for an amount
not to exceed $1,107,502, for a term beginning June 3, 2025 and ending June 2,
2027, with provisions for two one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2025-084).
18. Resolution Approving the City's Annual Statement of Investment Policy 2025-
2026; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 2025-2026
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City's 2025-2026 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-019 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY'S
STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 2025-2026
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 2025-2026.
19. Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-02 to Facilitate the Construction of a
Residential Development Consisting of Thirty -Six (36) Attached For -Sale
Townhomes, Which Includes Four (4) Units Designated as Affordable to
Moderate Income Households, at 125 and 205 South Harbor Boulevard
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 2025-02; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-020 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS
AGREEMENT NO.2025-02 TO ALLOW ATHIRTY-SIX UNIT SINGLE-FAMILY
ATTACHED TOWNHOME DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 125 AND 205 SOUTH HARBOR BOULEVARD (APN: 144-311-15 & 144-
311-14)
2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action is exempt from further
review under Section 15195 (Residential Infill Exemption), as this project meets
all the threshold criteria set forth in Section 15192 (Threshold Requirements for
Exemption); and
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3. Approve a Density Bonus Agreement with 205 S Harbor Plaza, LLC, for a 55-
year term, for a for -sale residential development consisting of thirty-six (36)
attached for -sale townhomes, which includes four (4) units designated as
affordable to moderate -income households at 125 and 205 S. Harbor Boulevard
(Agreement No. A-2025-085).
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 19 as the
listed entity, City Ventures Homebuilding, LLC, is a client of her employer, Rutan
and Tucker.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 19 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor
Amezcua.
The motion carried, 6-0-1-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR PRO TEM
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBNER PHAN (recusal)
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
Status: 6 — 0-1 —1 — Pass
20.Resolution to Maintain Measure M2 Funding Eligibility
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming consistency between the
City's Mobility Element and the Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways
(MPAH), concurring with the existing Transportation System Improvement Area fee
program per Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) 2025-26 Measure M2
eligibility requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-021 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND UPDATE OF
THE MOBILITY ELEMENT, AND MITIGATION FEE PROGRAM FOR THE
MEASURE M (M2) PROGRAM
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MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 20 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor
Amezcua.
The motion carried, 5-1-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
Status. a —1 — 0 —1 -- Pass
21.Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Senate Bill 1
Local Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding
Program (Non -General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 2025-26
Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Account funding in the amount of $8,154,314, to be submitted to the California
Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital
Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability
Act funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-022 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE
FUNDED BY FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
22. Second Reading and Adoption - Ordinance Adding Article XII Entitled
Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code Requiring Disclosure of Federal Election Commission and
California Fair Political Practices Commission Enforcement Actions
First reading conducted at the May 20, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by
vote of 6-1. Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 23, 2025.
Department(s): City Manager's Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt an Ordinance
adding Article XII entitled Disclosure of Certain Enforcement Actions to Chapter 2
of the Santa Ana Municipal Code requiring disclosure of Federal Election
Commission and California Fair Political Practices Commission enforcement
actions:
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-3080 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADDING ARTICLE Xll ENTITLED DISCLOSURE OF
CERTAIN ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TO CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA
MUNICIPAL CODE REQUIRING DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL ELECTION
COMMISSION AND CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR CERTAIN LICENCES, PERMITS OR OTHER
ENTITLEMENTS FOR USE
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended
action for Item No. 22 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Mayor
Amezcua.
The motion carried, 5-1-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA,
PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
Status: 5 --1 — 0 —1 — Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
MINUTES: At 7:97 P.M., the Public Hearings were considered.
COUNCILMEMBER
MAYOR PRO TEM
23. Public Hearing — Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-29 Five -Year Consolidated
Plan, Fiscal Year 2025-26 Annual Action Plan and Budgets for the Community
Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Grant, and
Emergency Solutions Grant for Submission to the U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development; and Receive and File the Fiscal Year 2025-
29 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.
Published in the OC Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on April 28, 2025.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-29 Five -Year Consolidated Plan and Fiscal Year
2025-26 Annual Action Plan for submission to the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development.
2. Approve the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budgets for the Community Development
Block Grant Program in the total amount of $4,366,478, HOME Investment
Partnerships grant in the amount of $1,159,062, and Emergency Solutions Grant
in the amount of $377,330.
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3. Authorize the City Manager to prepare and approve funding agreements and/or
memorandums of understanding with various city departments and nonprofit
public service providers awarded funds as part of the approved budget for the
Community Development Block Grant program and the Emergency Solutions
Grant program for a term beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026.
4. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025-29 Regional Assessment of Fair Housing.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 7.18 P.M.
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall stated there were no comments.
Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 7.19 P.M.
MOTION: Mayor Amexcua moved to approve the recommended action for
Public Hearing Item No. 23, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Vazquez.
The motion carried, 5-0-0-2, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO
TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
LOPEZ
Status: 5 — 0-0-2— Pass
24.Public Hearing - Resolution to Make Findings and Adopt Addendum to the
Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse
Number No. 2006071100), Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2024-02
and Amendment Application (AA) No. 2024-03 Amending Certain Sections of
Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific Development No. 84) of
Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing
Industrial Land Uses, Nonconformities, and Operating Standards, and
Amending the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map to Remove the Light Industrial
(M1) and Heavy Industrial (M2) Suffixes from Certain Properties Within the
SD-84 District Boundary
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on March 21, 2025 and mailed on same
day; Public Hearing continued from April 1, 2025 City Council meeting and notice
was posted on April 2, 2025; Continued public hearing was re -continued from the
May 6, 2025 City Council meeting and notice was posted on May 7, 2025.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
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Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a resolution to make findings pursuant to Public Resources Code and to
adopt the Addendum to the Transit Zoning Code Environmental Impact Report
(State Clearinghouse Number No. 2006071100). Pursuant to the California
Environment Quality Act (CEQA), and based on independent review and
analysis, and the administrative record as a whole, that, in exercising its
independent judgement, amend TZC SD-84 Final EIR with an addendum that
the City Council find that pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no
subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is required for the adoption of
the proposed Ordinances; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an
addendum to the Transit Zoning Code EIR was accordingly prepared.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-023 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO MAKE FINDINGS PURSUANT
TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21166 AND TO ADOPT THE
ADDENDUM TO THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER NO. 2006071100)
2. Adopt an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2024-
02 amending certain sections of Article XIX (The Transit Zoning Code, Specific
Development No. 84 (SD-84)) of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana
Municipal Code including amendments to the regulations, overlay districts and
maps in the zoning district; modifying the authorized land uses and permit types;
establishing revised non -conforming use regulations, including the addition of
an amortization/termination of use process and adding operational standards for
certain permitted and non -conforming uses.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3081 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT NO. 2024-02, AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF
CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF ARTICLE XIX OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL
CODE RELATED TO THE REGULATIONS, OVERLAY DISTRICTS AND
MAPS IN THE TRANSIT ZONING CODE/SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT (SD)
NO. 84 ZONING DISTRICT; MODIFYING THE AUTHORIZED LAND USES
AND PERMIT TYPES; ESTABLISHING REVISED NONCONFORMING USE
REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE ADDITION OF AN
AMORTIZATION/TERMINATION OF USE PROCESS AND ADDING
OPERATIONAL STANDARDS FOR CERTAIN PERMITTED AND
NONCONFORMING USES
3. Adopt an ordinance to approve Amendment Application (AA) No. 2024-03
amending the zoning by removing the M1 (Light Industrial) and M2 (Heavy
Industrial) suffixes from certain properties within the SD-84 zoning district
boundary as designated on the City of Santa Ana Zoning Map.
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ORDINANCE NO. NS-3082 entitled AMENDMENT APPLICATION (AA) NO.
2024-03 —AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
BY REMOVING THE M1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AND M2 (HEAVY
INDUSTRIAL) SUFFIXES FROM CERTAIN PROPERTIES WITHIN THE SD-84
ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARY
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan announced her recusal as her employer, Rutan
and Tucker, has clients in the noticed area and left the dais at 7.20 P.M.
Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 P.M.
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall stated there were five (5) e-comments received and
announced speakers would have two minutes to provide their comments.
The following individuals addressed City Council in person:
1. Robert Adams thanked staff for their hard work and efforts on the ordinance and
answering questions and requested City Council vote "No" on recommended
action nos. two and three.
2. Ilya Tseglin spoke regarding financing the illegal drug trades and his son.
3. Michael Payton spoke in support of the item and future amendments.
4. Mihran Toumajan requested City Council vote "No" on recommended action
nos. two and three.
5. Jason Rush spoke in opposition to the item.
6. Jack Hogan spoke in opposition to the item.
7. Dan Domonoske spoke regarding compliance and looked forward to working
collaboratively with the City.
8. Charlie Winn spoke in opposition to the item.
9. Michael Andrade spoke in support of the item.
10. Joe Andrade spoke in support of the item.
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11. Mike Tardif spoke regarding the mislabeling of noxious businesses and the need
for a balanced approach.
12. Kelly Kraus -Lee requested the M1 and M2 overlay be removed.
13. Jack Haley spoke in opposition to the removal of the overlay and spoke in
opposition to the item.
The following individual addressed City Council via teleconference:
14. Resident spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 7:50 P.M.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke about the residents' concerns regarding public
safety, pollution, and noise concerns and spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding the Logan and Lacy neighborhood,
residents' concerns, and proposed the following amendments:
• Section 5 change "SAMC section 41-2002 subsection a subsections 8a-8d
replace the word "nonconforming" with "noxious," where appropriate.
• Section 5 41-2002 (a7) subsection 2 add the word "determined" before the
word "violation."
• Section 9 41-2007 (g): strike "UN-27
.
• Section 11 a (4), strike: "or lapses in business license renewal".
• Section 11 41-2009 and changing it to 41-2008 (m).
Acting Planning and Building Executive Director Ali Pezeshkpour provided a brief
summary of Councilmember Bacerra's proposed amendments.
Mayor Amezcua asked for clarification regarding the proposed amendments and
addressing the residents' concerns.
Acting Director Pezeshkpour reported that the proposed ordinance and
amendments would address the residents' concerns.
Councilmember Lopez thanked staff for all of their hard work on the item. She
requested staff address versions of the item, summarize the evolution of the item,
whether the proposed ordinance would be constitute a "taking", and requested staff
define "noxious" and the change in amortization.
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Acting Director Pezeshkpour spoke regarding the evolution of the item, using
amortization as a tool, the difference between nonconforming vs. noxious, and the
proposed operating standards.
City Manager Alvaro Nunez stated that prohibiting idling vehicles would allow the
Police Department and Code Enforcement to enforce any violations.
Councilmember Lopez inquired about carve outs in the proposed ordinance.
City Manager Nunez clarified that there are carve outs within the ordinance,
however they must be within the parameters of what is considered noxious use.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho referenced an analysis of them item prepared by her
office for the Council and stated that Councilmember Bacerra's proposed
amendments address some of the key issues, including the amortization of current
land use and possible challenges.
Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding voting history of the item, amortization, and
inquired about the specialized counsel staff collaborated with on the item.
Councilmember Bacerra inquired whether the proposed ordinance would address
the environmental impacts of businesses such as open air recycling centers in the
area, and expressed frustration at what he believes was a disconnect between City
Attorney staff and the Council.
City Attorney Carvalho addressed Councilmember Bacerra's concerns.
Assistant City Manager Minh Thai stated that while the proposed ordinance does
address residents' concerns, it also addresses the business's concerns in a way
that staff deems equitable and noted that it will be a long process.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended
action for Public Hearing Item No. 24, with the following five amendments:
• Section 5 SAMC 41-2002 Subsection 7 (2) to state "determined to be
in violation"
• Section 5 SAMC 41-2002 Subsection 8 changing "nonconforming
uses" to "noxious uses" and additional relative instances of the
same term
• Section 9 SAMC Section 41-2007 subsection (g), to remove UN-2
• Section 11 to move SAMC Section 41-2009 to 41-2008 subsection
(m)
• Section 11 SAMC Subsection 4 to remove "lapses in business
license renewal," seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
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The motion carried, 6-0-1, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR PRO TEM
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER PHAN (recusal)
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 6 — 0 —1 — Pass
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan returned to the dais at 8:38 P.M.
25. Public Hearing to Consider an Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2025-26
Budget, Approve a Resolution for Changes to the City's Basic Classification
and Compensation Plan Budget, Changes to the Executive Management
Team's Classification and Compensation Plan, Adopt the Uniform Schedule
of Miscellaneous Fees, Adopt the Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program,
and the City's Annual Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 22 and May 28, 2025.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an Ordinance to adopt the budget
for Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY25-26), which begins on July 1, 2025 and ends on
June 30, 2026. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS-3083 entitled AN
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES,
AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2025
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City's basic classification and
compensation plan, such as addition of new classification titles.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-024 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
3. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City's Classification and
Compensation Plan for the Executive Management Classification.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-025 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.
2024-001 TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY'S
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE EXECUTIVE
MANAGEMENT CLASSIFICATION
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4. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for
Fiscal Year 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-026 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM
SCHEDULE OF MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
5. Adopt the Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY25-26
through FY31 -32, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority
(OCTA) for Measure M2 eligibility.
6. Deposit $1,000,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City's
Pension Debt Strategy.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council meeting for a break at
8: 39 P.M.
Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council meeting to order at 8:49 P.M.
Acting Executive Director of Finance and Management Services Alex Trinidad
provided a presentation regarding the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Budget.
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez thanked staff for the proposed budget and spoke in
support of the item.
Councilmember Lopez thanked staff and residents for their hard work and
requests and spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Phan thanked staff for their hard work and spoke in support of
the budget.
Councilmember Bacerra thanked staff for their hard work and spoke regarding
the budget.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for their hard work and spoke in
support of the proposed budget.
Mayor Amezcua thanked staff for their hard work and efforts and spoke in
support of the proposed budget.
Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 9: 14 P.M.
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City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall stated there were three (3) e-comments received.
The following individual addressed City Council in person:
1. Emilio Ramirez spoke in opposition to the funding of the widening of arterial
roads.
Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 9:17 P.M.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding the widening of streets.
MOTION: Councilmember Penaloza moved to approve the recommended
action for Public Hearing Item No. 25, 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 PHAN,
MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
Status: 7 — 0 — Pass
**END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nunez thanked Council for the approval of the budget
and spoke regarding the budget. He announced, in partnership with the cities of Garden
Grove, Westminster, and Fountain Valley, the sponsorship of the 50 Years of Little
Saigon's Resilience on June 5, 2025 at the Great Wolf Lodge, announced extended hours
at the Zoo, encouraged submission of applications from local business and organizations
to participate in City events, and stated Saturday, June 7-9, 2025 is garage sale weekend.
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.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez congratulated the residents of the Logan and Lacy
Neighborhood, stated he looks forward to Movies at the Park, and announced Santa
Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) from June to July will provide lunch and breakfast
to students.
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Councilmember Lopez invited the community to attend Movies at the Park at Santiago
Park on June 13, 2025 at 6:30 P.M., announced the ground breaking for the Bristol -
Tolliver Street Urban Greening Project on June 16, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. and summer park
clean-up, and congratulated the graduating class of 2025.
Councilmember Penaloza thanked staff for the Memorial Day event at Memorial Park
and invited all to attend Movies at the Park at Memorial Park on July 18, 2025.
Councilmember Phan expressed excitement to speak on the panel at the Little Saigon
Community, announced her attendance at the Annual Nicholas Academy Center
graduation celebration on Friday, June 6, 2025 honoring the class of 2025, and
congratulated the graduating class of 2025.
Councilmember Bacerra congratulated the class of 2025, announced his office hours
on Saturday June 21, 2025 at 10.00 A.M. at Sandpointe Park and Orange County Fire
Authority (OCFA) Water Safety Fire Pop -Up Event on June 4, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at Fire
Station 76, and wished all a Happy Philippine Independence Day.
Councilmember Hernandez invited the community to attend Movies at the Park at Ei
Salvador Park on June 6, 2025, announced a free housing expo at Santa Ana College
on Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. and a Juneteenth event on
June 14, 2025 at Centennial Park, encouraged individuals to sign up their vehicles for
the Chicano Heritage Festival, and closed in memory of Native American leader
Jonathan Joss. He left the meeting at 9:33 P.M.
Mayor Amezcua announced the new SantaApp is now out, congratulated the
graduating class of 2025, wished all the fathers a Happy Father's Day and a Happy
Birthday to Claudia Perez, spoke regarding the ribbon -cutting ceremony of Project
Kinship and tour of the new location, Memorial Day Services, and her QOLT team
experience; announced butterflies are back the Zoo and encouraged all to visit;
announced the State of the City on June 26, 2025 and Coffee with the Mayor on June
14, 2025 at OCFA Fire Station 79; and closed in memory of Baldwin Park Police Officer
Samuel Riveras.
ADJOURNMENT —Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: MayorAmezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting at 9:48 P.M. in memory
of Baldwin Police Officer Samuel Riveras.
Respectfully submitted:
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