Meeting
City Council and Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
August 6, 2024
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
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

Alvaro Nuñez
Acting City Manager
 

Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk

 
 
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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) agenda/general comments, 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 and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised 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 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
 
  Acting City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
  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. In re: National Prescription Opiate Litigation, United States District Court (N.D. Ohio), Case No. 1:17-md-2804
B. Bilhah Lopez v City of Santa Ana and DOES 1-50, inclusive, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2022-01282260-CU-OE-CJC

 
2.
PUBLIC EMPLOYEE EMPLOYMENT/APPOINTMENT pursuant to Section 54957(b)(1) of the Government Code:
Title: City Manager

 
3.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Designated Representative: Jacob Green, Greg Devereaux
Unrepresented Employee: 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
 
  Acting City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
  City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
  City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Iker Reyes
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Mario Morales, Victory Outreach

ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA

CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1.
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Phan to the 2023-2024 Com-Link Board for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2.
Proclamation presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Artesia Pilar Neighborhood Leaders and Marina Aguilera declaring August 2024 as Chicano Heritage Month
3.
Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Western States Regional Council of Carpenters for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
4.
Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Orange County Fire Authority’s 2024 Best and Bravest Award Recipients for Outstanding Contributions to Public Safety
5.
Proclamation presented by Councilmember Vazquez Posthumously Honoring Salvador Quintana for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

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.

 
CONSENT CALENDAR

Recommended Action:  Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 6 through 26 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. 
6.
Excused Absences

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office


Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
 
7.
Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 16, 2024

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office


Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
 
8.
Appoint Joshua Jogwe Nominated by Mayor Pro Tem Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Parks and Recreation Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 10, 2024

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office


Recommended Action: Appoint Joshua Jogwe to the Parks and Recreation Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
 
9.
Appoint Edith Hernandez Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 Representative to the Youth Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office


Recommended Action: Appoint Edith Hernandez to the Youth Commission as the Ward 4 representative and administer Oath of Office.
 
10.
Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2024 and Make Vacancy Determination(s)

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office


Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Report;

2. Declare that the Section 8 Tenant Seat on the Community Development Commission is vacant due to numerous absences by the previous incumbent; and

3. Provide other direction to staff, if/as needed.
 

 
11.
2023 Travel Santa Ana Annual Report

Department(s): Community Development Agency


Recommended Action: Receive and file.
 
12.
Agreement with the Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center for Youth Workforce Services for Program Year 2024-2025 (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Community Development Agency


Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center for youth workforce services for a one-year term beginning August 1, 2024 and ending July 31, 2025, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
 
13.
Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Appropriation Adjustment to Recognize $2,500,000 in Grant Funds for the Downtown Business Improvements Initiative Project

Department(s): Community Development Agency


Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $2,500,000 from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Downtown Business Improvement Initiatives Project into Federal Grant revenue account (no. 41818002-52001 Federal Grant-Direct) and appropriate the same amount into expenditure accounts (no. 41818834-62300 Contract Services – Professional and 418834-61000 Salaries Regular). (Requires five affirmative votes)

 
14.
Award an Agreement with Outdoor Dimensions, LLC for Digital Marquees (Non-General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana)

Department(s): City Manager Office


Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Outdoor Dimensions, LLC to build and install digital marquees at six (6) properties across the city for a one-year term in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,859,909 subject to change orders (not to exceed 25% of the base bid amount) in accordance with the Greenbook: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).

2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,859,909 of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act for Digital Marquees Project (No. 22-1306).

3. Determine that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review Nos. ER-2024-47, ER-2024-48, ER-2024-49, ER-2024-50, ER-2024-51, and ER-2024-52 were filed for this project.

 
15.
Renewal of Citywide Insurance Program and Policies Procured through Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Arthur J. Gallagher, and Appropriation Adjustment, Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Programs, and Regulatory Fees for an Amount not to Exceed $12,600,000 (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Human Resources


Recommended Action: 1.   Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and associated programs to ICRMA in an amount not to exceed $8,250,000 for the protection of City assets from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 including, but not limited to, the following:
      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

2.   Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, in an amount not to exceed $3,500,000 for ancillary coverages of City’s assets from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025 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

3.   Authorize the City Manager to approve payments to cover FY 2024-25 City Special Events Insurance for events, including, but not limited to, Fourth of July fireworks show, neighborhood winter events, and other City-sponsored events as created and held, in an amount not to exceed $350,000.

4.   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.

5. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment to recognize $2,200,000 in the 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)
 

 
16.
Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1205 S Birch Street and 516 W 19th Street

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency


Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the below-referenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A-2024-XXX and A-2024-XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as the following Categorical Exemptions will be filed: ER No. 2024-11 and ER No. 2024-17]

Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC)
 

Property Owner(s)
 
Historic Property Preservation Agreement No. Address/House Vote by HRC
Michael T. Altshuler 2024-03 1205 S. Birch Street 6:0:0:3 (Commissioner Shipp, Hardy, and Padilla absent)
Jill Brumett and Mona R. Konstan 2024-04 516 W. 19th Street 6:0:0:3 (Commissioner Shipp, Hardy, and Padilla absent)

 
17.
Second Amendments to Agreements for Rotational Towing and Storage Services

Department(s): Police Department


Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute second amendments to the agreements with the following contractors to allow two one-year extensions to the term and exercise the first extension option from September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, and to increase the compensation fee schedule for rotational towing and storage services:

1. Standard Enterprises, Inc. dba To’ and Mo’ (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX);

2. Greater Southern California Towing, Inc. (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX);

3. B&D Towing, Inc. (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX); and

4. MetroPro Road Services, Inc. (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX)
 

 
18.
Appropriation Adjustment and Construction Contract to PCL Construction Services, Inc. for the Main Library Renovation Project (Project No. 22-1380, 24-7531, 25-7528) (Revive Santa Ana) (General Fund and Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency, Library


Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $1,235,145 of prior-year fund balance in the CATV Fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriating the same amount to the CATV Fund, Buildings & Building Improvements expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)

2. Authorize a budget reallocation of $1,401,776 in unspent funds from the Newhope Improvements Project (No. 22-1802) to construction funds for the Main Library Renovation Project (Project No. 22-1380, 24-7531, 25-7528).

3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Capital Improvement Program to include $1,235,145 in construction funds for the Main Library Renovation Project (No. 22-1380).

4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $23,927,519, which includes $19,353,442 for the construction contract, $316,320 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $4,257,757 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work, due to the complexity and extensive scope of this project. 

5. Award a construction contract to PCL Construction Services, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $19,353,442, 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 Main Library Renovation Project, for a term beginning August 6, 2024, and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.

6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the recommended actions are exempt from further review pursuant to Section 15301(a) and 15301(d) of the CEQA Guidelines for projects consisting of interior and exterior alterations, as well as restoration or rehabilitation of structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, and windows. The proposed project continues to meet these parameters of the CEQA Guidelines, and Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2024-30 was filed for Project 22-1380 on April 17, 2024.

 
19.
Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Modification at Warner Avenue and Wright Street Project and Appropriation Adjustment (Project No. 23-7539) (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $197,335 of prior-year fund balance in the Transportation System Improvement Authorization Area B Tustin fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate to the Transportation System Improvement Authorization Area B Tustin, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)

2. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and alternate bid items in the amount of $562,868, 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 Traffic Signal Modification at Warner Avenue and Wright Street for the term beginning upon execution of the contract and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.

3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $703,585, which includes $562,868 for the construction contract, $84,430 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $56,287 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.

4. Approve an amendment to the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program to include $197,335 in construction funding from the Transportation System Improvement Authorization Area B fund for the Traffic Signal Modification at Warner Avenue and Wright Street project.

5. Determine that, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2024-35 was filed for the project 23-7539.

 
20.
Construction Contract to Cabifornia, Inc. for the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center Fountain Renovation (Project No. 24-6058) (General Fund and Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the FY 2024-25 Capital Improvement Program to include $587,250 in construction funding approved in FY 2023-24 from the Clean California Local Grants Program through the California Department of Transportation.

2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $587,250 which includes $435,000 for the construction contract, $65,250 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $87,000 project contingency for unanticipated or unforeseen work.

3. Award a construction contract to Cabifornia, Inc. in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $435,000, 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 the fountain replacement of the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for the term beginning upon execution of the contract and ending upon project completion, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.

4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2024-58 was filed for project 24-6058.

 
21.
Agreement with Griswold Industries, dba Cla-Val, for Flow Control Valve Maintenance, Rehabilitation, and Replacement Services at City Water Facilities (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Griswold Industries, dba Cla-Val, to provide flow control valve maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement services for City water facilities, for a total amount not to exceed $1,250,000, for a three-year term beginning August 6, 2024 and expiring August 5, 2027, with a provision for one, two-year extension (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
 
22.
Agreement Amendment with Superior Property Services, Inc. for Hardscape Pavement Cleaning and Infectious Waste Removal Services (Non-General Fund) (Revive Santa Ana Program)

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the second amendment to the agreement with Superior Property Services, Inc. to increase the total compensation amount by $52,500 for a total agreement amount not to exceed $2,019,068 (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
 
23.
Agreement with ICF Incorporated, LLC to Develop a Fleet Electrification & EV Charging Master Plan and City Fleet Policies (RFP No. 24-002) (General Fund and Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $73,179 of prior-year fund balance in the Equipment Replacement Fund, Prior Year Carry Forward revenue account and appropriate the same amount into the Equipment Replacement Fund, Contract Services-Professional expenditure account. (Requires five affirmative votes)

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with ICF Incorporated, LLC to develop a Fleet Electrification and EV Charging Master Plan and City Fleet Policies in the amount of $150,590, plus a contingency of $22,589, for a three-year period beginning August 6, 2024 and expiring August 5, 2027, with provisions for two one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
 

 
24.
Agreements with Project Partners, Interwest Consulting Group Inc., EC & AM Associates Inc. dba GK & Associates Inc., Richard Fisher Associates, and Ladayu Consulting Group for On-Call Staff Support Services for Inspection, Engineering, Project Management, and Administration

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with the firms listed below to provide inspection, engineering, project management, and administration services, for a three-year period commencing August 6, 2024, and expiring August 5, 2027, with a provision for one, two-year renewal option, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for the term of the contract, including the optional renewal (Core Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
 
Firms Location
Project Partners Laguna Hills, CA
Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. Loveland, CO
GK & Associates, Inc. Diamond Bar, CA
Richard Fisher Associates Irvine, CA
Ladayu Consulting Group Palos Verdes Estates, CA

 
25.
Approve an Agreement with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Municipal Water District of Orange County, Orange County Water District, City of Anaheim, and City of Fullerton for the Assignment of Extraordinary Supply from the Santa Ana River Conservation and Conjunctive Use Program (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Public Works Agency


Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Municipal Water District of Orange County, Orange County Water District, City of Anaheim, and City of Fullerton for the assignment of Extraordinary Supply from the Santa Ana River Conservation and Conjunctive Use Program (Agreement No. A-2024-XXX).
 
26.
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager or Designee to Execute Subgrant Agreements to Receive Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Funds for a Four-Year Period Expiring June 30, 2028 (Non-General Fund)

Department(s): Community Development Agency


Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute subgrant agreements (AA511027) and all necessary documents for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds from the State of California for a four-year period from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2028.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO EXECUTE A SUBGRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS TO RECEIVE FUNDS FOR THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, WORKFORCE SERVICES DIVISION, FOR A PERIOD FROM JULY 30, 2024 TO JUNE 30, 2028

 

**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**

PUBLIC HEARINGS

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

27.
Public Hearing - Recovery of Uncollected Costs Incurred by the City Related to the Abatement of Dangerous and Abandoned Buildings (Continued from the July 16, 2024 City Council meeting)

Legal notice published in OC Reporter on July 3, 2024 and property owner notification letters mailed on same date; Notice of Continuance posted on July 17, 2024.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency


Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Dangerous and Abandoned Building Program Report and authorize the transmittal of uncollected charges incurred by the City related to the abatement of dangerous and abandoned buildings to the office of Auditor-Controller, County of Orange.

RESOLUTION NO. 2024-XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONFIRMING THE COSTS OF SECURING AND/OR DEMOLITION OF VARIOUS STRUCTURES DECLARED TO BE PUBLIC NUISANCES; MAKING, CONFIRMING AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS FOR SUCH COSTS; AND ORDERING SUCH COSTS TO BE RECORDED WITH THE ORANGE COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE

2. Determine that the proposed action does not constitute a “project” under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with section 15378(a) and (b)(5) as the adoption of this resolution authorizes an administrative action and will not result in a direct or reasonable foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and there is no possibility it will have a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, it is exempt from further CEQA review pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) and (b)(5) of the CEQA guidelines as amended.

 
28.
Public Hearing – Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2024-01 for South Coast Technology Center at 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, and 3400 West Lake Center Drive (collectively referred to as 3100 W. Lake Center Drive)

Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on July 26, 2024 and notices mailed on same date.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency


Recommended Action: 1. Approve first reading of an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) No. 2024-01.

ORDINANCE NO. NS-XXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2024-01 - AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT NO. 58 (SD-58) TO ESTABLISH PERMITTED AND CONDITIONALLY PERMITTED LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LAND USES, ESTABLISH DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE NEW PROPOSED USES, AND TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL COMPREHENSIVE/ZONING TEXT EDITS AND UPDATES, TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW INDUSTRIAL PARK DEVELOPMENT NAMED THE SOUTH COAST TECHNOLOGY CENTER LOCATED AT 3100, 3110, 3120, 3130, AND 3400 WEST LAKE CENTER DRIVE (APNS: 414-272-09, 414-272-10, AND 414-261-01)

2. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning). Environmental Review No. 2023-109 will be re-filed for this project.

 

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. Outdoor Library at Jerome Park Construction Contract
2. Japanese Garden Structure Protection and Maintenance Agreement

POSTING STATEMENT: On July 30, 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.
 
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
 
  Acting City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
  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.
 
2.
Minutes from the Special Meeting of July 16, 2024

Department(s): City Clerk’s Office


Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
 
3.
Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Create a Preference for Foster Youth to Independence Voucher Holders

Department(s): Community Development Agency


Recommended Action: Approve an update to Chapter 4-III.C. of the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to create a preference for Foster Youth to Independence voucher holders.
 

**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**

HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
 

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.

POSTING STATEMENT: On July 30, 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.