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Councilmember Becerra moved the item and it was seconded on the floor; the council determined the action was exempt from further review under CEQA and approved the amendment. The clerk recorded the vote as five ayes and no nays with Councilmembers Hernandez and Phan absent for the final roll call on the item.

Councilmembers described the existing facility as outdated and said improvements were necessary to provide firefighters with modern and safe working conditions. “When I toured this firehouse it was pretty outdated,” Councilmember Jesse Lopez said in support of the measure, and she thanked staff and the fire chief for their work on the project.

The item amends the FY24–25 CIP to include $716,000 in construction funds for the Fire Station 70 construction project and authorizes contract award as described in the staff recommendation. The council also found the project exempt from further CEQA review at the time of approval.

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The approved funds will be incorporated into the CIP and procurement steps will proceed; councilmembers asked for a longer-range assessment of fire station needs to guide future capital planning.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Santa Ana City Council Meeting - April 1, 2025 (English)","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved amending the CIP and awarding construction funds totaling $716,000 for Fire Station 70 on Old Grand Avenue. Councilmember Becerra moved the item; it passed with five ayes and two absences noted for the roll call.","taxTitle","Santa Ana , Orange County, California","taxId",2923,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6617204,"Council introduces ordinance amending municipal code, adds personnel board meeting flexibility",154,15037000,15191000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842623-9c97dfc98b557e3844e774cfeb812031&start=15037&end=15191","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842623-9c97dfc98b557e3844e774cfeb812031/thumbnail_15037000.jpg","/articles/6617204/Santa-Ana/Orange-County/California/Council-introduces-ordinance-amending-municipal-code-adds-personnel-board-meeting-flexibility","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6617204-617579a7c819c9dac25aa26684937f81/orig.mp4?Expires=1770389391&Signature=LExRYC4meMOnqWO7K9FxVjpNIkrVkI-DkuipWy9FvRso-6ZG0ns4Flg~ITwTsapzmK39vyn2o6qMc-MzBDJqlXBObeJQEvo8FfFEgcKPdxqQbseKijFpSf9mXnEXsM6xzWFfH2hZPcNAYB4oRoRa3-6oGYDjJ~qZS1xD7jshy-iyts83NES285iribGQ3b1SfSE~Es~Re6GWwCr3AOny6ltkNOi8Pd9N5qd8oyWqk5pSlKGD~srVw2onknYdowHSUWvTZi0jEY3~gTlwPnOvohlnwlNy4dS8Yf34ZbtiEts8xR9T6YPwScAoK6L-EbC38c4LBCoLHGX5Zn20~Ar56Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Ana City Council introduced for first reading an ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to update rules on appointive board meetings, contracting authority and related housekeeping provisions.

Councilmember Becerra moved the ordinance as amended to allow the Personnel Board to hold up to two additional meetings per month; Councilmember Hernandez seconded the motion. The council recorded a vote of six ayes and no nays, with Councilmember Fan (Phan) absent.

The changes include adding section 2-3-31.5 titled “meetings,” amending section 2-3-28 regarding meetings, chairperson and recording secretary of appointive boards and commissions, amending the title of article VII of chapter 2, amending section 2-7-48 related to city manager contracting authority, adding section 2-7-49 regarding contracting authority for the city attorney and city clerk, and repealing section 2-1-07 regarding prohibited campaign contributions. During the meeting Councilmember Becerra said the ordinance is “great clean up language that we really needed.”

Council discussion included a request that the personnel board be structured to allow additional meetings if needed to address backlogs of cases; a council amendment added explicit language permitting up to two additional meetings per month. City staff noted the Brown Act already permits special meetings, but the amendment formally signals a regularized ability to expand personnel board meeting frequency.

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The ordinance was introduced for first reading and will return for a second reading or further action as required by municipal ordinance procedures.","The Santa Ana City Council introduced an ordinance to amend Chapter 2 of the municipal code, clarifying meetings, contracting authority, and adding language to allow the personnel board to hold up to two additional meetings per month. The measure was introduced for first reading and approved for introduction on first reading 6-0.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6617209,"Council amends FY24–25 budget to add construction services section and 13 full-time positions",58,14964000,15022000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842623-9c97dfc98b557e3844e774cfeb812031&start=14964&end=15022","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842623-9c97dfc98b557e3844e774cfeb812031/thumbnail_14964000.jpg","/articles/6617209/Santa-Ana/Orange-County/California/Council-amends-FY2425-budget-to-add-construction-services-section-and-13-full-time-positions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6617209-963bb41dbaddbaca9019b2a42a712d63/orig.mp4?Expires=1770389391&Signature=VUaGZW5ywba8GGz76aQS-umO-e2Hm83vY3LF9k3r~voM0GHhCv-KCTV4PSBE3VHrN87JRS7C~HhtFOg1qEk6LMft6t2TFNMGvsoMc37R7AXbNjmFCmqV3~RZjMJHHyB9nmyqdmz-BE-g1ROPef9KgSOEM5OrDDRKT-AzPwgrgyRPVbuT~JJN50ihvO3p-klhzxLXUgIjohtSnBdII9aYQpRL0en6cM4D2pTg2594yuolcrJpOsu38rFess~66sVGP76hwI6mfN0zLOendXqf8tf-BXShEwHQW1Kl5EbcdqPLGzLeBqB7onxADsLaen3H24ygS9mMC71znPMkKGoP3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Ana City Council voted to amend the fiscal year 2024–25 budget to create a construction services section in the Public Works Agency and add 13 full‑time positions.

Mayor Mesquah moved the resolution and Mayor Pro Tem Vasquez seconded; the motion passed 6-0 with Councilmember Phan absent.

Councilmembers described the change as a move to reduce reliance on outside consultants and speed project delivery. “I frankly can't believe we didn't have this before,” one councilmember said during the discussion, noting the city had been relying heavily on outside consultants for work that could be staffed internally.

A public commenter on Zoom, Victor Mendez, told the council he supported the goal but said the proposal lacked basic financial detail. Mendez said the report provided wage levels but did not include loaded benefit costs, retirement expenses, workers' compensation, equipment, training or an estimate of how long it would take to recoup costs. “The financials are incomplete,” Mendez said on the record, urging the council to request a more complete proposal before committing ratepayer funds.

The council adopted a resolution to amend the FY24–25 annual budget to add the positions; the clerk recorded the vote as six ayes and no nays with Councilmember Phan absent. The staff report was waived at the meeting and council proceeded directly to the motion.

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The council directed the Public Works Agency to implement the staffing changes through the amended budget; specific funding sources for the positions were not detailed in the meeting record.","The Santa Ana City Council voted to amend the FY24–25 budget to create a construction services section in Public Works and add 13 full‑time positions. The measure passed 6-0; public comment raised concerns that the proposal’s financial analysis lacked loaded costs and a clear timeline for savings.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6617213,"Santa Ana council approves salary increase for City Manager Alvaro Nunez",2904,11863000,14767000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842623-9c97dfc98b557e3844e774cfeb812031&start=11863&end=14767","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842623-9c97dfc98b557e3844e774cfeb812031/thumbnail_11863000.jpg","/articles/6617213/Santa-Ana/Orange-County/California/Santa-Ana-council-approves-salary-increase-for-City-Manager-Alvaro-Nunez","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6617213-64f588c28d67e7fdfd410924562ce741/orig.mp4?Expires=1770389391&Signature=YT47xbrSyYCUPLPobnSq-GujI2gq4GhdZDQW8SjL2Vehf-6HMOs5fFeh8yEoVr3ptABZjQWP07jLHKWZgTq2fRFCasWQ8vpAZghkQKx2uMHS~MPhbIBkvj8IO5Rn43LZlBwiswVadA39~BN2DoIDGNFuK-t8sYKlZ9MlaVlFhBDmzR0gyHVx6T~I-1ZKo7r4xsg0YCL-HkzCnNoLrABucoYR45gSVh95kncJ5E-jQUhE5v5UYKpSPJZC57c7Ppfr0GQRJHJ5XVFqHTU7p9HdqBl8CkX8Ae63YbERJXV03rYWrbxBtmU826wlZB5NajSzhmixDWTbzWsJr43jFiMhYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Santa Ana City Council voted to increase City Manager Alvaro Nunez’s annual salary to $340,200, effective March 18, 2025.

Councilmember John Hernandez moved the measure and the motion carried in a 5-1 vote, with Councilmember Jesse Lopez casting the lone no vote and Councilmember Phan recorded absent for the final vote.

Councilmembers who spoke in support said the raise recognizes Nunez’s work since he became interim city manager and later the permanent appointee. “I will make a motion to support the increase to our city manager,” Councilmember John Hernandez said during the discussion. Mayor Mesquah and other members described operational improvements under Nunez’s leadership, including filling key executive positions and streamlining city operations.

Councilmember Jesse Lopez said she supported the city manager’s work but opposed the specific increase as presented, saying, “the 8% was just outside of the ballpark of what I wanted to see,” and noting constituent concerns about executive pay amid fiscal uncertainty.

Madam City Clerk provided a required oral summary of the salary and benefits before the final action, saying the salary increase results in “an annual salary of $340,200 effective 03/18/2025.” Councilmembers also noted that Nunez declined a car allowance that some previous city managers had accepted.

The council approved a first amendment to the employment agreement and adopted a resolution effecting updates to the city’s classification and compensation plan related to the change. The item drew extended remarks from multiple councilmembers reflecting on Nunez’s hands-on leadership and outreach to state and federal officials.

The council’s action completes the contractual amendment that establishes the new salary and related changes to the classification and compensation plan; no additional implementation dates beyond the stated effective date were announced at the meeting.

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The council recorded the vote as five ayes and one nay, with Councilmember Phan absent. The action took effect pursuant to the adopted amendment and the clerk’s oral summary.","The Santa Ana City Council voted to increase City Manager Alvaro Nunez’s annual salary to $340,200, effective March 18, 2025. The 5-1 vote followed several councilmembers’ public remarks praising his leadership; one councilmember voted no, expressing concern about the size of the raise.","actionData","errors"]

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