Meeting
City Council Meeting Agenda
September 19, 2023
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM 
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701


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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 5:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.


The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN-PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL BY 5:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue by 5:00 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 4:30 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 PUBLIC HEARING 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-EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Myles Ramsey v. City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central District of California), Case No. 8:21-CV-00825-JLS-KES
B. Share Our Selves Corporation v City of Santa Ana, et al., United States District Court (Central District of California), Case No. 8:23-CV-00504-DOC-DFM
 

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 Sunburst Youth Academy
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Cadet Helstern, Sunburst Youth Academy

ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.
Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan to Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Cadets for Academic Excellence/Accomplishments.
 
2.
City Tile presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Sahuayo City Council for their Commitment to Fostering a Sister City relationship with the Santa Ana Community.
 
3.
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez to the City’s Housing Division Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community.
 
STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4.
Informational Briefing and Update on PFAS Cleanup by Orange County Water District

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.

Correspondence – Non-Agenda
 
 
CONSENT CALENDAR

Recommended Action:  Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 24 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5.
Excused Absences

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
 
6.
Appoint Gabriel Castillo Laughton Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez as the Ward 3 Representative to the Police Oversight Commission for a Full-Term Expiring December 10, 2024

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Appoint Gabriel Castillo Laughton to the Police Oversight Commission as the Ward 3 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
 
7.
Minutes from the Special Closed Session and Regular Meeting of December 20, 2022

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
 
8.
Approve Destruction of Obsolete City Records

Department(s): Finance and Management Services

Recommended Action: Approve the request for the destruction of obsolete records from the Finance & Management Services in accordance with the retention schedule outlined in City Council Resolution 2013-014.
 
9.
Approve Appropriation Adjustment to Carry Over Unspent Amounts from Fiscal Year 2022-23 to Fiscal Year 2023-24

Department(s): Finance and Management Services

Recommended Action: 1.    Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to reduce the FY 2022-23 budget for unspent amounts to be carried over to FY 2023-24. (Requires five affirmative votes)

2.    Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to increase the FY 2023-24 budget for amounts carried forward from FY 2022-23. (Requires five affirmative votes)
 
10.
Approve an Appropriation Adjustment Accepting the Board of State and Community Corrections Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program

Department(s): Police Department

Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $246,431.01 in the Law Enforcement Grants revenue account and appropriate same to the Board of State and Community Corrections Police Grants expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
 
11.
Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Measure M2 Grant Funding and Amend the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program for the Fairview Street Improvement Project (Project No. 23-6701)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1.    Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Measure M2 grant funding in the amount of $825,000 into the Public Works Measure M2 Competitive revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Measure M2 Competitive Street, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account for future year expenditures. (Requires five affirmative votes)

2.    Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program to include Measure M2 grant funding in the amount of $825,000 for the Fairview Street Improvements (17th Street to Trask Avenue) Project (Project No. 23-6701).
 
12.
Approve an Appropriation Adjustment, Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Garden Grove, and Award a Construction Contract to R.J. Noble Company in the Amount of $1,643,676 for the Westminster Avenue Rehabilitation Project from Newhope Street to Harbor Boulevard with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $2,112,595 (Project No. 22-6989) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $542,000 in cost reimbursements from the City of Garden Grove into the Selected Street Construction revenue account, and appropriating the same amount to the Selected Street Construction expenditure account for the Westminster Avenue Improvement Project. (Requires five affirmative votes.)

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Garden Grove for improvements on Westminster Avenue within the Garden Grove jurisdiction from Newhope Street to Harbor Boulevard, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).

3. Authorize budget reallocation of $185,405 in unspent Roadway Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (SB-1) from the Fairview Rehabilitation from South City Limits to Segerstrom Avenue Improvement (No. 21-6978) Project and $47,595 in unspent Roadway Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (SB-1) from the Euclid Rehabilitation from First Street to Hazard Avenue Improvements (No. 20-6955) Project to construction funds for the Westminster Avenue Rehabilitation from Newhope Street to Harbor Boulevard Project (No. 22-6989) to complete the project funding requirement

4. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,643,676, subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Westminster Avenue Rehabilitation, for the term beginning September 19, 2023 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.

5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $2,112,595, which includes $1,643,676 for the construction contract; $246,551 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; $58,000 for design engineering; and a $164,368 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.

6. Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2023-77 was filed for the project.
 
13.
Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Construction Contract to Legion Contractors, Inc. in the Amount of $3,366,625 for the Standard – McFadden Park Project, with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $4,208,281 (Project No. 20-2729) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1.    Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $669,060 in revenue received from prior years into the Residential Development District 3, Park Acquisition & Development Fees revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Residential Development District 3, Improvements Other Than Building expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)

2.    Approve an amendment to the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program to include $669,060 in construction funds for the Standard – McFadden Park Project (Project No. 20-2729).

3.    Award a construction contract to Legion Contractors, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $3,366,625, subject to  change orders (not to exceed 25 percent of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, for construction of the Standard – McFadden Park Project, for a term beginning September 19, 2023 and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.

4.    Approve the project cost analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $4,208,281, which includes $3,366,625 for the construction contract; $504,994 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $336,662 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.

5.    Determine the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2021-97 was filed for the project.
 
14.
Approve an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program for $53,000 and Award a Construction Contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. in the Amount of $540,000 for the Traffic Calming Phase 1 in Five Separate Locations on Grovemont St., Civic Center Dr., Walnut St., Myrtle St., and Cypress Ave., with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $648,000 (Project No. 23-6034) (General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1.    Approve an amendment to the FY 2023-24 Capital improvement Program to include $53,000 in construction funds for the Traffic Calming Phase 1 (Project No. 23-6034).

2.    Authorize the City Manager to reject the bid submitted by HZS Engineering and Construction as non-responsive and award a construction contract to Hardy & Harper, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $540,000 for construction of the Traffic Calming Phase 1, for a term beginning September 19, 2023 and ending upon project completion , and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney. 

3.    Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $648,000, which includes $540,000 for the construction contract; $54,000 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and a $54,000 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work. 

4.    Determine that the recommended actions are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2023-35 was filed for the project.
 
15.
Approve Agreements with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. and Epic Land Solutions, Inc. for On-Call Right-of-Way Coordination Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 for up to a Five-Year Term (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. and Epic Land Solutions, Inc. to provide on-call right-of-way coordination services for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $250,000, for a three-year term beginning September 19, 2023 and expiring on September 18, 2026, with the provision for one, two-year extension, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).
 
16.
Amend the Agreement with Elliott Auto Supply Co., Inc. dba Factory Motor Parts by Increasing the Existing Agreement by an Annual Amount Not to Exceed $500,000 for the Remainder of the Contract Term (Specification No. 19-085) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with Elliott Auto Supply Co., Inc. dba Factory Motor Parts for consignment vehicle parts and accessories by increasing the annual amount by $160,000, for a revised annual amount not to exceed $500,000, for the remainder of the current one-year term expiring June 30, 2024, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).
 
17.
Approve Agreements with Enterprise Automation, Northern Digital, Inc., and SOFFA Electric, Inc. to Provide Functional Specifications and SCADA Source Control and Change Control Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $1,250,000 for up to a Five-Year Term (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with Partners in Control, Inc. dba Enterprise Automation, Northern Digital, Inc., and SOFFA Electric, Inc. to provide on-call engineering services to prepare functional specifications and to provide supervisory control and data acquisition, source control, and change control services, for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $1,250,000, for a three-year term beginning September 19, 2023 and expiring September 18, 2026, with provisions for one, two-year extension, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).
 
18.
Approve the First Amendment to the IPS Group, Inc. Agreement for Increased Monthly Smart Parking Meters Service Cost, Warranty Purchase, Repair, Modem Upgrades, and Contingency Cost in the Amount of $540,000 (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Community Development Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with IPS Group, Inc. for increased monthly smart parking meters service cost, warranty purchase, repairs, and modem upgrades, to increase the compensation amount by $540,000, for a total amount not to exceed $840,000 for the existing term of February 15, 2022 to February 14, 2027, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).
 
19.
Approve an Agreement with Empower Annuity Insurance Company for Administrative, Recordkeeping, and Communication Services Pertaining to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Department(s): Finance and Management Services

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Restated Master Services Agreement with Empower Annuity Insurance Company for the administrative, recordkeeping, and communication services ("services") pertaining to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for a three-year term beginning October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026, with a provision for a single two-year extension, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).
 
20.
Approve Master Service Agreement with Lexipol, LLC to provide Policy Manual Maintenance and Support to the Police Department (General Fund and Non-General Fund) (continued from City Council meeting of August 29, 2023, Item No. 14)

Department(s): Police Department

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Lexipol, LLC for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2026, to provide policy manual maintenance, support, and training services to the Police Department in an amount not to exceed $175,573.29, subject to non-substantive changes approved by the City Manager and City Attorney (Agreement No. 2023-XXX).
 
21.
Second Extension of Site Plan Review No. 2020-04 for the Central Pointe Mixed-Use Project to be Located at 1801 East Fourth Street

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving a second one-year extension of Site Plan Review No. 2020-04 to November 9, 2024.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX   A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF SITE PLAN REVIEW NO. 2020-04 FOR THE CENTRAL POINTE MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT  TO BE LOCATED AT 1801 EAST FOURTH STREET  (includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines as the proposed action to extend the existing, approved entitlement does not have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment, as the existing, approved entitlement has already been evaluated pursuant to CEQA).
 
22.
Resolutions Supporting Orange County Water District’s Submission of a Grant Application for Wells 27 and 28 PFAS Treatment System Project

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action:
  1. Adopt a resolution authorizing the Executive Director of the Public Works Agency to submit a financial assistance application for a financing agreement from the State Water Resources Control Board for the planning, design, and construction of the Wells 27 and 28 PFAS Treatment System Project.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX   A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE WELLS 27 AND 28 PFAS TREATMENT SYSTEM PROJECT  
 
  1. Adopt a resolution declaring the Wells 27 and 28 PFAS Treatment System Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 1503 of California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONSIDERING CITY OF SANTA ANA WELLS 27 AND 28 PFAS TREATMENT SYSTEM PROJECT EXEMPT (includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines as the proposed action consists of the construction and operation of small treatment plants and associated connection facilities at previously disturbed sites representing the development of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures and it would not result in any significant impacts to the environment). 

 
23.
Councilmember-Requested Item Policy

Department(s): City Manager’s Office

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the City Council Policy Regarding Councilmember-Requested Items.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-XXX   A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY REGARDING COUNCILMEMBER-REQUESTED ITEMS
 
24.
Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Article VII, Prima Facie Speed Limits, of Chapter 36 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Establishing Speed Limits on Certain Streets and Portions of Streets in the City (Project No. 22-2992) (Non-General Fund)

First reading at the August 29, 2023 City Council meeting, approved by a vote of 5-1-1 (Bacerra dissenting and Amezcua absent).

Published in the Orange County Reporter on September 8, 2023.

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading of and adopt ordinance amending Article VII, Prima Facie Speed Limits, of Chapter 36 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code establishing speed limits on certain streets and portions of streets in the City.

ORDINANCE NO. NS-3050 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING AND REENACTING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE VII OF CHAPTER 36 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS 
 

**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**

PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.

25.
Public Hearing: Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Grant, HOME Investment Partnership Program)

Legal notice published in the Orange County Register, La Opinion, and Nguoi Viet on August 17, 2023.

Department(s): Community Development Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize submission of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
 
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
26.
Discuss and Consider Directing the City Attorney to Prepare a City Council-Initiated Ballot Measure for Voter Approval Affirming the City of Santa Ana’s Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance for the November 2024 General Presidential Election – Councilmember Phan
27.
Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Bring Back at the Next Regularly Scheduled Meeting a Fully Enforceable Ordinance that would Prohibit Spectators at Illegal Speed Contests and Reckless Driving Exhibitions That Often Endanger People’s Lives and Disrupt Residents’ Quality of Life – Councilmember Penaloza
28.
Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and the City Attorney to Prepare for the City Council’s Consideration Resolution Options to Place the Issue of Noncitizen Voting in City Council and Mayoral Elections on the November 2024 Ballot and Further Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Prepare a Cost and Implementation Analysis of Establishing Noncitizen Voting – Councilmembers Hernandez and 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.

1.
September 7 – 8, 2023 Councilmember Phan – 2023 Asian American Pacific Islander Leadership Summit in Sacramento, CA
2.
September 7 – 9, 2023 Mayor Pro Tem Lopez – Local Progress 2023 National Convening in St. Louis, MO

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

In Memory Of
Josefina Martinez Anguiano
Leonard Joseph Garcia, Jr.

Future Items
1.  Social Media Policy
2. Sanitation Fee Cost of Service Study and Prop. 218 Process Authorization

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