Meeting

City Council and Special Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
February 20, 2024
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701

Valerie Amezcua Mayor
Thai Viet Phan Mayor Pro Tem – Ward 1		Benjamin Vazquez Councilmember - Ward 2
Jessie Lopez Councilmember - 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	Tom Hatch Interim City Manager	Jennifer L. Hall City Clerk

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/agendas-and-minutes

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. As a courtesy to the public, 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 – As a courtesy, 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 4:00 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 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 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 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised 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.

4. 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 Consejo. 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 consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
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CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE	Council Members	Phil Bacerra
		Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
		Jessie Lopez
		David Penaloza
		Benjamin Vazquez
	Mayor Pro Tem	Thai Viet Phan
	Mayor	Valerie Amezcua
	Interim City Manager	Tom Hatch
	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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a): Agency Negotiator: Ramon Figueroa, Employee Relations Manager Employee Organization: Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)

CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Mayra Mendoza and Giovanni Mendoza v City of Santa Ana, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2020-0114729-CU-PA-CJC
B. City of Santa Ana v Kenneth A. Steele and Ana Steele, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2023-01313726-CU-EI-CXC
C. Kingsley Management Corp., et al v. City of Santa Ana, U.S District Court (Central District), Case No. 8:22-cv-00076-CJC-JDE
D. Kingsley Management Corp., et al v. City of Santa Ana, U.S. District Court (Central District), Case No. 8:23-cv-00102-CJC-JDE

3.	PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: Independent Oversight Director to Santa Ana Police Oversight Commission

4.	PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: City Manager

5.	PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) Title: Interim City Manager

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
		Jessie Lopez
		David Penaloza
		Benjamin Vazquez
	Mayor Pro Tem	Thai Viet Phan
	Mayor	Valerie Amezcua
	Interim City Manager	Tom Hatch
	City Attorney	Sonia R. Carvalho
	City Clerk	Jennifer L. Hall

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Mayor Amezcua

WORDS OF INSPIRATION

Natalie J. Graham, California State University of Fullerton

ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1.	Certificate of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Alejandra Rodriguez for Outstanding Contributions to the Community (Good Neighbor Award)

2.	Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to the Willard Intermediate School Jazz Band for Outstanding Musical Performance

3.	Proclamation presented by Mayor Pro Tem Phan to Nguyen’s Kitchen declaring February 10, 2024 as Tet / Lunar New Year

4.	Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Rosa Carbajal and Mijail Bacila for Outstanding Acts of Heroism

5.	Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez to Gweni’s Doll House Beauty Salon declaring February 2024 as Black History Month

6.	Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mauricio Yahir Trejo Najera for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

STAFF PRESENTATIONS

7.	New Health Benefits for Non-Citizens – Cal Optima

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

	PUBLIC COMMENTS – 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: 8 through 41 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.

8.	Excused Absences Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

Minutes from the Regular Meetings of August 1, 2023, August 15, 2023, September 19, 2023, October 3, 2023, October 17, 2023, November 7, 2023, November 21, 2023, and December 5, 2023, and the Special Meetings of August 29, 2023, October 9, 2023, and October 30, 2023

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

10.

Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the Period of October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023

Department(s): Community Development Agency

Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Housing Division Projects and Activities for the period of October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.

11.

Homeless Services Quarterly Report for the Period of October 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023

Department(s): Community Development Agency

Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for Homeless Services Projects and Activities for the period of October 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.

12.

Appropriations Adjustment Recognizing Grant Revenue in the Amount of $1,086,754 for the California State Library Building Forward Library Facilities Improvement Program for the Newhope Library Renovation Project and Use of Previously Appropriated Funds in the Amount of $271,688 for the Local Match Requirement

Department(s): Library

Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,086,754 in grant revenue from the California State Library and appropriate $1,086,754 into the appropriate expenditure accounts to implement the program. (Requires five affirmative votes)

2. Approve the use of previously appropriated Cannabis Public Benefit funds for the local match requirement in the amount of $271,688.

13.

Approve Appropriation Adjustment in the Amount of $1,150,000 and Additional Contingency Funds in the Amount of $1,100,000 for an Existing Construction Contract with James W. Fowler Co., and Additional Contract Administration, Inspection, and Testing in the Amount of $50,000 with an Estimated Project Delivery Cost of $8,400,000 for the SR-55/Ritchey Street Water Improvements Projects (Project Nos.19-6438, 19-6439, 19-6440) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,150,000 in reimbursement obligation funds from Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), as stipulated in the three Utility Reimbursement Agreements for the State Route 55 Improvement Project, into the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Expense Reimbursement-OCTA revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Acquisition & Construction, Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)

2. Approve an amendment to the Project Cost Analysis in the amount of $1,150,000 for $1,100,000 in additional contingency funds and $50,000 in additional contract administration, inspection, and testing for a new estimated total construction delivery cost of $8,400,000.

14.

Approve an Appropriation Adjustment for the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center Transit Beautification Projects

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,975,000 in Clean California Local Grant Program funding from the California Department of Transportation for the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center Painting and Wrought Iron Fencing project, and the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center Outdoor Water Fountain Renovation project. (Requires five affirmative votes)

15.

Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order to Santa Ana Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for Eight EV Blazer SUVs, in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $563,304 (Bid No. 23-184A) (Non-General and General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $214,364 in prior-year fund balance in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766) Fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Fleet Services-Air Quality Improvement expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)

2. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to Santa Ana Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for eight Chevrolet EV Blazer SUVs, in an amount not-to-exceed $518,304, with a $45,000 contingency.

16.

Award a Purchase Order to Econolite Control Products, Inc. in an Amount of $94,720 (Bid No. 23-176) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of purchase order to Econolite Control Products, Inc. for ten assembled traffic signal controller cabinets in an amount of $94,720 plus a contingency of $5,000, for a total amount not to exceed $99,720.

17.

Award Aggregate Inventory Blanket Order Contracts for Water Meter Boxes and Lids to Core & Main and Ferguson Enterprises LLC, dba Ferguson Water Works, in a Total Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed of $3,000,000 for a three-year term beginning February 6, 2024 and Expiring February 5, 2027, With Provisions for up to Three Additional One-Year Renewal Periods (Specification No. 23-102) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Award Blanket Order Contracts to Core & Main and Ferguson Enterprises LLC, dba Ferguson Water Works, to provide water meter boxes and lids for a shared aggregate amount not to exceed $3,000,000, for a three-year term beginning February 6, 2024 and expiring February 5, 2027, with provisions for three, one-year renewal periods, in accordance with each vendor’s respective contract terms and conditions.

18.

Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and a Lease Agreement with RailWorks Track Services, Inc. for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a Five-Month Term with 12 One-Month Extensions, for a Total Amount of $73,031 (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a site lease agreement with Railworks Track Services, Inc. to compensate the City $4,356 per month, with any partial month prorated at $145 per day, for the lease of 1,452 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center, for a five-month term beginning February 6, 2024 and ending June 30, 2024, with the option of 12 one-month extensions, for a total of $73,031 in lease revenue for the entire term of the agreement, including the optional extensions (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).

2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Fiscal Year 2023-24 lease income in the amount of $20,759 into the SARTC Operations, Rental-RailWorks revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the SARTC Operations, Contractual Services-Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)

19.

Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Approve an Eighth Amendment with Landscape West Management Service, Inc. to Increase the Contract Amount by $277,500 for Landscape Services (Project No. 24-6602) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $75,000 in the PWA Enterprise Capital Grants, Miscellaneous Revenue account and appropriate the same amount to the WaterSMART-Watershed Mgmt Prog expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an eighth amendment to the agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to increase the contract amount by $277,500, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $8,499,500 (Agreement A-2024-XXX).

20.

Approve Third Agreement Amendments for Emergency On-Call Water and Sewer Repair Services with Mike Prlich & Sons, Inc., Paulus Engineering, Inc., and TE Roberts, Inc.

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the third amendment to agreements with Mike Prlich & Sons, Inc., Paulus Engineering, Inc., and TE Roberts, Inc. for on-call emergency sewer and water system repair services to increase the annual shared agreement amount by $850,000, for an updated annual amount of $2,050,000, for the remaining term of the agreement expiring August 19, 2024 (Agreement A-2024-XXX).

21.

Approve an Agreement with Working Wardrobes to Provide Workforce Development Services to Unemployed People with Barriers to Employment

Department(s): Community Development Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Working Wardrobes for workforce development services, including workforce readiness workshops, job development, career planning, and job training in an amount not to exceed $742,000, for a term commencing February 6, 2024 and expiring December 31, 2025 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).

22.

Agreement with Torti Gallas + Partners, Inc. (TGP) to Assist the City with the Development and Adoption of a Public Realm Plan for Each of the Five General Plan Focus Areas in an Amount Not to Exceed $799,282 (Specification No. 23-011) (General Fund and Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Neal I. Payton Architectural Corporation dba Torti Gallas + Partners, Inc. (TGP) to assist the City with the development and adoption of a Public Realm Plan for each of the five General Plan Focus Areas, in an amount not to exceed $799,282 for a two-year term beginning on February 6, 2024 and expiring on January 31, 2026, with provisions for a one two-year extension (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).

23.

Adopt a Resolution Amending the Classification and Compensation Plan for Classifications of Employment Designated as Unrepresented Executive Management

Department(s): Human Resources

Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution that amends the City’s Classification and Compensation Plan for classifications of employment designated as unrepresented Executive Management (EM) to adjust the salary schedule of the Library Services Director.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX 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 FOR CLASSIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYMENT DESIGNATED AS UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT (EM)

24.

Amendment Application No. 2023-04 and Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-03 for the Expansion of Vista Heritage Charter School Located at 601 North Fairview Street (Second Reading)

Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 19, 2024.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency

Recommended Action: 1. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application (Zone Change) No. 2023-04.

ORDINANCE NO. NS-3055 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 2023-04 AMENDING THE ZONING FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 601 NORTH FAIRVIEW STREET (APN: 405-241-04) FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) TO SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 82 (SD-82)

2. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2023-03 as conditioned.

ORDINANCE NO. NS-3056 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023-03 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 82 (SD-82) TO EXPAND THE BOUNDARIES OF THE SD-82 AND TO AMEND VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE SD-82 TO ALLOW FOR THE CREATION OF THREE (3) LAND USE ZONES, NEW PERMITTED USES AND ANCILLARY USES, AND ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS FOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE, COVENANTS, CONDITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS (CC&RS) AND RECIPROCAL PARKING AND ACCESS AGREEMENTS

3. Determine that adoption of these ordinances is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15301 and 15183 of the CEQA guidelines.

25.

Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-04 amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 (Sunshine Ordinance) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Addressing Applicability of Ordinance to Specific Development Amendments (Second Reading); Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-05 to Update Chapter 14 (Fire Protection and Prevention and Emergency Services) of the SAMC Addressing Eligibility for Permits for the Sale of Safe and Sane Fireworks (Second Reading); and Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-04 to Update Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the SAMC Addressing Billboards and General Restrictions (Second Reading)

Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 19, 2024.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency

Recommended Action: 1. Find and determine that the adoption of these ordinances is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, as amended from time to time.

2. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-04 amending Article II.II of Chapter 2 (Sunshine Ordinance) of the SAMC addressing applicability of the ordinance to specific development amendments.

ORDINANCE NO. NS-3057 entitled ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023-04 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO PUBLIC INPUT THROUGH COMMUNITY MEETINGS

3. Conduct a second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-05 amending Chapter 14 (Fire Protection and Prevention and Emergency Services) addressing eligibility for permits for the sale of safe and sane fireworks.

ORDINANCE NO. NS-3058 entitled ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023-05 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 14 (FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION AND EMERGENCY SERVICES) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SAFE AND SANE FIREWORKS

4. Conduct second reading and adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2023-04 amending Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the SAMC addressing billboards and general restrictions.

ORDINANCE NO. NS-3059 entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2023-04 – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO GENERAL RESTRICTIONS AND BILLBOARDS

26.

Appoint Nathaniel Greensides Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial-Term Expiring December 10, 2024

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Appoint Nathaniel Greensides to the Personnel Board as the Ward 5 representative and administer the Oath of Office.

27.

Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for June through December 2023

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report.

28.

Approve an Addendum to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Request for Proposals for Affordable Homeownership Opportunities

Department(s): Community Development Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to issue an Addendum to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Request for Proposals for Affordable Homeownership Opportunities to expand the types of eligible proposals for affordable rental projects with a development site preference for specific areas in the City and revise the name to Request for Proposals for Affordable Housing Development.

29.

Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize Additional Measure M2 Regional Capacity Program Funds and Amend the FY 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program for Bristol Street Improvements Phase 3A & 4 (Projects 13-6792, 11-6741) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1. Approve appropriation adjustments to recognize additional approved Measure M2 Competitive funds by the Orange County Transportation Authority due to increased construction costs in the amounts of $205,949 and $317,276 for Bristol Street Improvements Phase 3A & 4 (Project No. 13-6792, 11-6741). (Requires five affirmative votes)

2. Approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program to add the additional Measure M2 Competitive funds to Bristol Street Improvements Phase 3A & 4 (Project No. 13-6792, 11-6741).

30.

Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for Two Ford F-150 Lightning EV Trucks in an Amount Not to Exceed $168,287 (Bid No. 24-007) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $168,287 in prior-year fund balance in the Air Quality Improvement (AB 2766) Fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Fleet Services-Air Quality Improvement expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)

2. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for two, new 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning EV trucks in the amount of $148,287 plus a contingency amount of $20,000, for a total amount not to exceed $168,287.

31.

Authorize an Appropriation Adjustment and Award a Purchase Order Contract to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for LED Sports Lighting with Related Supplies and Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $732,955 (Specfication No. 24-020) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1. Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of a Purchase Order to Musco Sports Lighting, LLC for the purchase of LED sports lighting, control and monitoring system, and installation services for the Santiago Sports Complex in an amount not-to-exceed $732,955, including a contingency of $63,736.

2. Authorize an Appropriation Adjustment for $732,955 from District 2 Acquisition and Development Fees Account (Acct. No. 31213002-53300) to District 2 Improvements Other than Buildings Account (Acct. No. 31213260-66220). (Requires five affirmative votes)

32.

Award a Purchase Order in the Amount of $71,532 to AirGaps, LLC for Firewall Hardware and Services (Specification No. 24-015) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Information Technology

Recommended Action: Authorize a one-time purchase and payment of Purchase Order to AirGaps, LLC for firewall hardware and services in an amount not to exceed $71,532.

33.

Amend Blanket Order Contract with Smart & Final Stores LLC for Sundry Food and Paper Goods, for a Revised Annual Amount Not-to-Exceed $80,000 (Specification No. 19-046) (General Fund)

Department(s): Finance and Management Services

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to increase Blanket Order Contract authority with Smart & Final Stores LLC for the purchase of sundry food and paper goods by $35,000, for a revised annual amount not to exceed $80,000 for the current contract term expiring June 1, 2024, and allow automatic renewal of each annual contract term until terminated.

34.

Award Aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to Curley Wholesale Electric and Walters Wholesale Electric Co. for Street Lighting Poles and Materials in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,500,000 (Specification No. 23-175) (General Fund and Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Award aggregate Blanket Order Contracts to vendors listed below for street lighting poles and materials on an as-needed basis in an annual not-to-exceed aggregate amount of $500,000, and a total not-to-exceed aggregate amount of $2,500,000, for an initial one-year period beginning February 21, 2024 and expiring February 20, 2025, with provisions for four one-year renewal options.

Vendor	Location
Curley Wholesale Electric	Santa Ana, CA
Walters Wholesale Electric Co.	Brea, CA

35.

Approve Second Amendments to Agreements with Claudia Perez, Andrew Linares, and Valerie Magdaleno for City Council Aide Consultancy Services (General Fund)

Department(s): City Manager’s Office

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute amendments to the agreements with Claudia Perez, Andrew Linares, and Valerie Magdaleno for City Council aide consultancy services to increase the not-to-exceed amount of each agreement by $10,000, for a total amount not to exceed $60,000 per each agreement, and to extend the term of the agreements to June 30, 2024. (Agreement Nos. A-2024-XXX, A-2024-XXX, A-2024-XXX)

36.

Approve an Amendment to the Agreement with MDG Associates, Inc. to Continue Providing Administrative and Technical Support for CDBG, HOME, ESG, and WIOA Programs

Department(s): Community Development Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with MDG Associate, Inc. to continue providing administrative and technical support for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) federal grant programs, expanding the scope of work to include the five-year Consolidated Plan and FY 2025 Annual Action Plan, increasing the not-to-exceed amount by $44,500, and extending the term for one year, for a total agreement amount of $259,616 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).

37.

Agreement with The Critter Care Center, Inc. for Veterinary Services for the Santa Ana Zoo

Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with The Critter Care Center, Inc. to provide veterinary services for the Santa Ana Zoo in an annual amount not to exceed $180,999.80, which includes a $20,000 contingency, for a term from March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2027, with two, one-year renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $904,999. (General Fund) (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)

38.

Approve an Agreement with Bean Sprouts at the Santa Ana Zoo

Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Bean Sprouts, LLC dba Bean Sprouts to provide food and beverage concession services at the Santa Ana Zoo with a 6% revenue share to the City on the first $300,000, 8% revenue share between $300,001 - $500,000, and 10% revenue share above $500,000 in cumulative café net sales for a given contract year, March 18 to March 17 of the following year, for an initial term of three years, effective March 18, 2024, with two 2-year renewal options (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).

39.

Approve a Three-Year Agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts for School Resource Officer Services in the Amount of $806,127

Department(s): Police Department

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a three-year service agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), which provides for the Santa Ana Police Department to staff one full-time School Resource Officer (SRO) to the school, for the period of April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2027 in an amount not to exceed $806,127 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).

40.

Approve an Appropriation Adjustment and Lease Agreement with Aldridge Electric, Inc. for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a One-Year Term with Twelve One-Month Extensions for a Total Revenue Amount of $283,944 (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a site lease agreement with Aldridge Electric, Inc. for the lease of 2,041 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a one-year term beginning on February 20, 2024 through February 19, 2025, for a total of $283,944 in lease revenue for the entire term of the agreement, including optional extensions (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).

2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing Fiscal Year 2023-24 lease income in the amount of $44,558 into the SARTC Operations, Rental-Aldridge Electric revenue account and appropriating the same amount into the SARTC Operations, Contractual Services expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)

41.

Approve Agreements for Automotive, Motorcycle, Truck, and Heavy Equipment Repair Services in an Aggregate Amount Not to Exceed $2,500,000 (Specification No. 23-098) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the vendors listed below to provide automotive, motorcycle, truck, and heavy equipment repair services in an annual aggregate amount not to exceed $500,000, and total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for an initial three-year term beginning February 20, 2024 and expiring February 19, 2027, with provisions for two, 1-year extensions (Core Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).

Vendor Name	Location
Santa Ana Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc.	Santa Ana, CA
Joe MacPherson Ford dba AutoNation Ford Tustin	Tustin, CA
Bragg Investment Company, Inc. dba Coastline Equipment	Long Beach, CA
Elite Automotive Services, LLC	Lake Forest, CA
Fleetworks, Inc.	Santa Fe Springs, CA
Seavco dba Irv Seaver Motorcycles	Orange, CA
Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC dba Velocity Truck Centers	Whittier, CA
Cerritos Ford, Inc. dba Norm Reeves Ford Superstore	Cerritos, CA
Plumbers Depot Inc.	Hawthorne, CA
R. C. A. Investments, Inc. dba Long Beach BMW Motorcycles	Long Beach, CA
Cerritos Ford, Inc. dba Tuttle-Click Ford Lincoln	Irvine, CA

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

BUSINESS CALENDAR

42.

Nominate and Appoint an Alternate Representative to the Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly Business Meeting

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint an alternate for purposes of the Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly Business Meeting.

43.

Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Update, Appropriation Requests, and Workforce Changes

Department(s): Finance and Management Services

Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the FY 2023-24 Mid-Year budget update.

2. Approve the recommended Appropriation Adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)

3. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-XXX 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

4. Adopt Resolution No. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADJUST FULL-TIME POSITIONS IN THE CITY CLERK’S OFFICE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY, LIBRARY SERVICES, PARKS, RECREATION & COMMUNITY SERVICES AGENCY, AND PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, INCLUDING ADDITIONS AND/OR REALLOCATIONS.

END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR

PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

44.

Public Hearing – Adopt a Resolution Adjusting Sanitation Services Users Charge (Non-General Fund)

Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 5 and February 9, 2024.

Department(s): Public Works Agency

Recommended Action: Hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution adjusting the City Sanitation Services User Charge effective July 1, 2024, July 1, 2025, July 1, 2026, July 1, 2027, and July 1, 2028.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADJUSTING THE RATE OF THE SANITATION SERVICES USER CHARGE FOR ROADWAY CLEANING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SANTA ANA (includes determination that adoption falls within a statutory exemption from environmental review pursuant to sections 15273 and 15060(c)(2) of the State Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act)

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 Special Housing Authority meeting.

Adjourn in memory of
Alice Alvarez
Allen Baldwin
Carl Overmeyer
Ray Rangel

Future Items

1. Single Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023
2. Ordinance re. Protection of Water Service Shutoffs
3. FY2024-25 Budget Early Direction

POSTING STATEMENT: On February 13, 2024, 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/agendas-and-minutes.

SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY

CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE	Authority Members	Phil Bacerra
		Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
		Jessie Lopez
		David Penaloza
		Benjamin Vazquez
	Vice Chair	Thai Viet Phan
	Chair	Valerie Amezcua
	Interim City Manager	Tom Hatch
	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 and waive reading of all resolutions and
ordinances.

1.	Excused Absences Department(s): City Clerk’s Office Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

Minutes from the Special Meeting of January 16, 2024

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the Period of October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023

Department(s): Community Development Agency

Recommended Action: Receive and file the Quarterly Report for the Housing Choice Voucher Program for the period of October 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023.

END OF CONSENT CALENDAR

HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting. POSTING STATEMENT: On February 13, 2024, 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/agendas-and-minutes.

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