Meeting
City Council Meeting and Housing Authority Agenda
August 1, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM 
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701


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Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
 
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
 		         Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember - Ward 2
 

Jessie Lopez
Mayor Pro Tem - Ward 3
 		         Phil Bacerra
Councilmember - Ward 4
 

Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember - Ward 5
 		         David Penaloza
Councilmember - Ward 6
 

Mayor and Council telephone: 714-647-6900
Agenda item inquiries: 714-647-6520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Kristine Ridge
City Manager
 
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
 
 
http://lakeforest.primegov.com/content/images/org/background_1.png In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 647-5624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santa-ana.org/city-meetings.
 
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS 
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:

Vision - The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services

Mission - To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.

Guiding Principles - Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency

Code of Ethics and Conduct - At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency
 

Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting in-person or join via Zoom. The City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at www.youtube.com/user/SantaAnaLibrary or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda or on matters which are not on the agenda, but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council may do so by one of the following ways: 

  • MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to: Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M-30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail by 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
  • SENDING E-MAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at [email protected]. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
  • LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – Members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900-9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) general agenda item, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom. After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
  • IN-PERSON OPTION - Members of the public can provide in-person comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting in-person. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.


The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak. 
 
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NON-AGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
 
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.  

TRANSLATION SERVICES - Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish-to-English) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium. 

La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Concilio.  La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al concilio municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow).

 
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER    
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    David Penaloza
    Thai Viet Phan
    Benjamin Vazquez
  Mayor  Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
  Mayor
 		 Valerie Amezcua
 
  City Manager Kristine Ridge
  City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
  City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall

 

ROLL CALL

ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

1.
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL –INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code: One (1) case 

Consideration of Amicus Support of Petition for Writ of Certiorari by the City of Costa Mesa to the United States Supreme Court for review of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in SoCal Recovery, LLC et al. v. City of Costa Mesa, 56 F.4th 802 (9th Cir. 2023)
 
2.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
TITLES: City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk
 

RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

 
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER    
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    David Penaloza
    Thai Viet Phan
    Benjamin Vazquez
  Mayor  Pro Tem Jessie Lopez
  Mayor
 		 Valerie Amezcua
 
  City Manager Kristine Ridge
  City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
  City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall

 

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Reverend Frank Wilder, Our Lady of the Pillar Church

ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.
Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Everado Navarro for Outstanding Contributions to Public Safety.
2.
Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez to Mia Verdin for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
3.
Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Carol Chapman Cox for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
4.
Proclamation declaring August 2023 as Chicano Heritage Month presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Sarinana’s Tamale Factory.
5.
Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Jimmy Rumsey for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.

CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.

PUBLIC COMMENT – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non-agenda items, with the exception of public hearings. Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.

 
CONSENT CALENDAR

Recommended Action:  Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 22, and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
6.
Excused Absences

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
 
7.
Appoint Frida Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee for a Full-Term Expiring December 8, 2026

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Appoint Frida Ramirez to the Santa Ana 2018 Measure X Citizen Oversight Committee as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
 
8.
Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January through June 2023

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report
 
9.
Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023

Department(s): Community Development Agency

Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
 
10.
Update on Historic Street Sign Toppers - Informational Quick Reference (QR) Code Signs.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency

Recommended Action: Receive and file an update on Historic Street Sign Toppers and informational Quick Reference (QR) code signs.
 
11.
Amend Purchase Order Contract with All American Asphalt to Increase the Annual Amount by $200,000 for Asphalt Pothole Repair (Specification No. 18-092) (General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Approve an amendment to the Purchase Order Contract with All American Asphalt, for asphalt pothole repair, to increase the compensation amount by $200,000, for a total annual amount not to exceed $1,400,000 for both the current two-year term that ends on November 30, 2023, and the two-year renewal term ending on November 30, 2025, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.
 
12.
Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Capital Improvement Project Amendment for the Bristol-Tolliver Street Greening Project (Project No. 24-6600) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1.    Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $3,502,500 in Urban Greening Grant Program funding from the California Natural Resources Agency into the Public Works Agency Enterprise Capital Grants, State Grant-Direct Revenue Account and appropriate the same amount into the Public Works-Water Quality and Control, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)

2.    Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program to include $3,502,500 of funding from the California Natural Resources Agency Urban Greening Grant Program for the Bristol-Tolliver Street Urban Greening Project. 
 
13.
Approve Agreement with WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc. for Industrial/Commercial Inspection and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program Support Services (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc. to provide stormwater related inspections of industrial/commercial establishments and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Program Support Services for a three-year term beginning August 1, 2023 and expiring on July 31, 2026, with provisions for one two-year extension exercisable by the City Manager and City Attorney, for a total amount not to exceed $1,750,000 over the lifetime of the agreement, including the optional two-year extension period, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).
 
14.
Approve Agreement with Stearns, Conrad & Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc. to Conduct a Cost of Service Study for the Sanitation Services User Charge, in an Amount Not to Exceed $82,875 (Specification No. 23-029) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a consultant agreement with Stearns, Conrad & Schmidt, Consulting Engineers, Inc. to conduct a cost of service study in an amount not to exceed $82,875, including a contingency of $16,575, for a three-year term beginning on August 1, 2023 and expiring July 31, 2026, with provision for one, two-year extension, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).
 
15.
Approve an Agreement with LOC Architects for Professional Architectural Services for the Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub and an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Project 23-2601 (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1.    Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with LOC Architects for professional architectural services for the Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub Building project in the amount of $350,120 with a contingency amount of $35,000, for a total amount not to exceed $385,120, for a three-year term beginning August 1, 2023 and expiring July 31, 2026, with an option for one two-year extension, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).

2.    Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Capital Improvement Program to include $385,120 of funding for the Santa Ana Zoo Educational Hub project (Project No. 23-2601).
 
16.
Approve Amendment to Agreement with Governmentjobs.com dba NEOGOV to continue Recruitment and Onboarding Services (General Fund)

Department(s): Human Resources

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Agreement with NEOGOV to continue the services of Insight platform, Candidate Text Messaging, and eSkill Integration for a period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 with the option of one, one (1)-year renewal, for an additional amount of $50,000 over the two years (approximately $25,000 each year), subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).
 
17.
Authorize the City to Retain Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Long-term Disability (LTD) Insurance with The Standard Insurance Company, and approve Agreement with REACH Employee Assistance, Inc. for Employee Assistance Program Services Effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026

Department(s): Human Resources

Recommended Action: 1.    Authorize the City to retain life, AD&D, and LTD disability group and voluntary life and AD&D insurances through The Standard Insurance Company, subject to annual competitive rate evaluation seeking the best service for the best price and non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney.

2.    Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with REACH Employee Assistance, Inc. (“REACH”) to continue employee assistance program (“EAP”) services effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2026, subject to annual competitive rate evaluation seeking the best service for the best price and non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).
 
18.
Approve Renewal of Joint Powers Authority Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA), and Agreement between the City of Santa Ana and Arthur J. Gallagher and Approve Appropriation, Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Programs, and Regulatory Fees for an Amount Not to Exceed $11,625,000 (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Human Resources

Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve the Agreement between the City of Santa Ana (“City”) and Arthur J. Gallagher, broker of record, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, for insurance brokerage services, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).

2.   Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and associated programs to ICRMA in an amount not to exceed $7,500,000 protection of City assets, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 including but not limited to:
  a. Excess Liability Program
  b. Excess Workers’ Compensation Program
  c. Auto Physical Damage Program
  d. Property and Equipment Program
  e. Crime Program
  f. Cyber Program
  g. Associated Programs

3.   Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, in an amount not to exceed $3,325,000 for ancillary coverages of City’s assets, from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 including but not limited to:
  a. General Liability Buffer Program
  b. Workers’ Compensation Buffer Program
  c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage Program
  d. Terrorism Insurance Program
  e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program

4.   Authorize the City Manager to approve funding to cover FY 2023/24 City Special Events Insurance for events including but not limited to Fourth of July fireworks show, winter events, and other City-sponsored events as created and held, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.

5.   Authorize the City Manager to approve the City’s obligation to pay the State of California DIR estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000.

6. Approval of the Appropriation Adjustment will recognize $1,300,000 in Liability and Property Insurance Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 08009002-50001) and appropriate the same amount into the Liability & Property insurance account (No. 08009051-64010). (Requires five affirmative votes)
 
19.
Appropriation Adjustment and Memorandum of Understanding Accepting Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Improving Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant Program Funds

Department(s): Police Department

Recommended Action: 1.    Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $210,000 in grant revenue from the U.S. Department of Justice Grants and appropriate same to the Office on Violence Against Women Improving Criminal Justice Response expenditure account.  (Requires five affirmative votes)

2.    Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Human Options, Inc. accepting the FY 2022 Improving Criminal Justice Response to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Grant in the amount of $210,000, for the period of October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2025, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).
 
20.
Adopt Resolution Appointing the Executive Director of Finance as Plan Administrator for Employee Savings Plans

Department(s): Finance and Management Services

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution appointing the Executive Director of Finance as plan administer of the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, the 401(a) Retirement Savings Plan, and the 401(h) Retirement Health Savings Plan.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA  ANA  AMENDING  RESOLUTIONS  2011-024  AND 2016-053  AND  APPOINTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY AS THE PLAN ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CITY’S 457(B), 401(A) AND 401(H) PLANS
 
 
21.
Adopt a Resolution for the Automated License Plate Reader Policy.

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution for the Automated License Plate Reader Policy.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX   A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READER (ALPR) POLICY FOR CONDUCTING PARKING STUDIES 
 
22.
Adoption of 2023 Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”)

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution adopting the 2023 Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental Quality Act for the City of Santa Ana.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX   A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING LOCAL CEQA GUIDELINES FOR IMPLEMENTING THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTIONS 21000 ET SEQ.)
 

**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**

 
BUSINESS CALENDAR
 
23.
Adopt a Resolution and Approve an Agreement Authorizing Police Corporal Joshua Gripentrog to Purchase a Retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9, and Accepting the Donation of a Police K-9 from Johanna Scillieri for the Santa Ana Police Department K-9 Program

Department(s): Police Department

Recommended Action: 1.     Adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase agreement between Santa Ana Police Corporal Joshua Gripentrog and the City of Santa Ana for the sale of a retired Santa Ana Police Department K-9, and accepting the donation of a Police K-9, equipment, and supplies from Johanna Scillieri for the Santa Ana Police Department’s K-9 Program.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX   A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN POLICE OFFICER GRIPENTROG AND THE CITY OF SANTA ANA RELATING TO THE PURCHASE OF A POLICE K-9 AND ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF A POLICE K-9, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES FROM JOHANNA SCILLIERI FOR THE SANTA ANA POLICE DEPARTMENT K-9 PROGRAM

2.    Authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase agreement with Santa Ana Police Corporal Joshua Gripentrog for the sale of a retired Police Department K-9 in the amount of $1, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX). 
 
24.
Accept the Certificate of Sufficiency for Petition to Recall Councilmember Jessie Lopez, City Council, Ward 3, and Either Adopt Resolutions Calling a Special Election and Adopting a Regulation for Officer’s Statement or Direct Staff to Prepare Resolutions Calling a Special Election and Adopting a Regulation for Officer’s Statement for Consideration at the August 15, 2023 City Council Meeting

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: 1.   Approve resolution accepting the certification of the Orange County Registrar of Voters as to the verification of signatures and the City Clerk’s Certificate of Sufficiency for petition seeking to recall Councilmember Jessie Lopez, City Council, Ward 3;

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ACCEPTING THE CERTIFICATE AS TO VERIFICATION OF SIGNATURES ON PETITION AND CERTIFICATE OF SUFFICIENCY FOR PETITION TO RECALL COUNCILMEMBER JESSIE LOPEZ

Following acceptance of the certification, take one of the following actions:

2.   Approve two resolutions:
1) calling and giving notice of a Special Municipal Election for the submission of the question of the recall of Councilmember Jessie Lopez to a vote by the electorate of Ward 3 of the City of Santa Ana and requesting specified services from the County of Orange to conduct said election,

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX   A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A SPECIAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN COUNCIL WARD 3 ON TUESDAY,_____________________, 2023 FOR SUBMISSION OF THE QUESTION OF THE RECALL OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AND REQUESTING SPECIFIED SERVICES FROM THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONDUCT SAID ELECTION; ​​and

2) adopting a regulation for officer’s statement and establishing a system for payment of the cost of inclusion of the statement in the voter information guide.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX   A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A REGULATION FOR AN OFFICER WHOSE RECALL IS BEING SOUGHT PERTAINING TO A STATEMENT SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT A SPECIAL ELECTION ON TUESDAY __________, 2023 AND ESTABLISHING A SYSTEM FOR PAYMENT OF THE COST OF INCLUSION OF THE OFFICER’S STATEMENT IN VOTER INFORMATION GUIDE/PAMPHLET AND/OR ELECTRONIC COPY

OR

3.   Direct staff to prepare a resolution for approval at the August 15, 2023 Council meeting, submitting the question of the recall of Councilmember Jessie Lopez to a vote by the electorate of Ward 3 of the City of Santa Ana at a special election, and a resolution adopting a regulation for officer’s statement.
 

**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**

COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
25.
Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Re-consider Fees for Registering Events and Reserving Facilities to Create a Community-Friendly Atmosphere – Councilmember Hernandez
26.
Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Return for City Council’s Consideration a Resolution in Support of AB1306 to Harmonize State Policy with Broadly-Supported, Existing Criminal-Justice Reforms – Councilmember Vazquez

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS

COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.

Future Items

  1. Water Quality PFAS Presentation with Orange County Water District

POSTING STATEMENT: On July 25, 2023, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santa-ana.org/city-meetings.
 
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER    
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra 
    Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
    David Penaloza
    Thai Viet Phan
    Benjamin Vazquez
  Vice Chair Jessie Lopez
  Chair
 		 Valerie Amezcua
 
  City Manager Kristine Ridge
  City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
  Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall

 

ROLL CALL

ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda. 

 
CONSENT CALENDAR

Recommended Action:  Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3.
1.
Excused Absences

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
 
2.
Approve minutes of the Housing Authority special meeting of July 18, 2023.

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
 
3.
Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023

Department(s): Community Development Agency

Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the period of April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023
 

**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**

HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
 

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.

POSTING STATEMENT: On July 25, 2023, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santa-ana.org/city-meetings.