City Council and Regular Adjourned and Special
Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
July 15, 2025
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
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem 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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/agendasandminutes 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 inperson 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 https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ 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 M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) special agenda item, or iv) 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 (SpanishtoEnglish) 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.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
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. City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202001124174
B. Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202401436141
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees Unit (SEIU)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
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
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Angie Aparicio
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Chicanxs Unidxs for Exceptional Service to the Community
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan honoring Nabil Saba in Recognition of his Retirement and 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Santa Ana 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 nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 14 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Memorandums of Understanding with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve Memorandums of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center, Rancho Santiago Community College District, Employment Development Department, Department of Rehabilitation, SER Jobs for Progress, United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Long Beach Job Corps, Community Action Partnership of Orange County, and City of Santa Ana Housing Authority (Family Self Sufficiency Program) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive OneStop center, for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve a second amendment to SubLease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Social Services Agency to extend the term through June 30, 2028 and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A 2025XXX).
8. Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services (Specification No. 25045) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PlanetBids, LLC to provide eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services in an amount not to exceed $159,635, for a term beginning July 15, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one (1), oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
9. Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and Implementation Services (Specification No. 23132) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Approve agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for the purchase of Oracle Cloud ERP subscription licensing, for an initial three year term beginning September 1, 2025, with seven optional oneyear renewals, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,026,843; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute future ordering documents as necessary, provided the total cost does not exceed the approved aggregate amount (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for Oracle ERP implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $4,798,915, for a 35month term beginning August 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve agreement with Oracle America, Inc. for Public Sector Oracle Cloud Services, to govern the terms and conditions of the Oracle Cloud ERP services (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1001 N.
Olive Street and 1011 N. Olive Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202528 and 202530 will be filed for the project.]
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
Kevin Shuler and Brian
Stoddart representing Palm
Springs Deepwell Modern,
LLC
202503 1001 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
Robert James Manson and
Alma Cristina Manson 202504 1011 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
11. Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in Accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b) for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Located at 1561 W.
Sunflower Avenue Currently Undergoing Public Review and Entitlements Processing with the City
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning Division to initiate the preparation and drafting of findings and determination overruling the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency associated with the proposed The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan located at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue and to provide notice in accordance with Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission and the State of California Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF
OVERRULLING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 1561 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO OVERRULE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL [includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.]
12. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to Facilitate the Construction of a FifteenUnit MultiFamily Residential Development, Including Three Units Proposed as Affordable to Very LowIncome Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503; RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 E.
FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Olive Crest, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very lowincome households, at the property located at 2130 E. Fourth Street (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1303 – Lifeline Program: Customer Data Privacy
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1303, which strengthens privacy protections for applicants and subscribers of the California Lifeline Program by prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer data and eliminating unnecessary documentation requirements that create barriers for vulnerable and immigrant communities.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1303 – LIFELINE PROGRAM: CUSTOMER DATA PRIVACY BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER AVELINO
VALENCIA
14. Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Arreguín, Pérez), Senate Bill 805 (Pérez), and H.R. 4176 (Correa) – the No Secret Police Act Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Senate Bill 627, Senate Bill 805, and H.R. 4176, the No Secret Police Act, to promote law enforcement transparency and accountability by requiring officers to display visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings that obscure identity, except under narrowly defined safety circumstances.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 627 (WIENER, PEREZ, ARREGUÍN), AND 805 (PEREZ, WIENER) AND H.R. 4176 (CORREA), TO PROMOTE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
15. Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability (Continued from the City Council meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 29)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
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 Regular Adjourned and Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Parking Meter District Recommendation
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
REGULAR ADJOURNED AND SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
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 4 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 Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025 (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 2)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for OnCall Bond Counsel Services for the Housing Authority
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a threeyear agreement with two, oneyear renewal options with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to provide oncall bond counsel services for a term beginning July 15, 2025 through July 14, 2028, for an amount nottoexceed $150,000 for the entire Agreement (inclusive of renewal options).
4. Memorandum of Understanding the City of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board, and the Santa Ana Housing Authority – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #07) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Ana (City), the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (SAWDB), and the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028 and payment to the City of Santa Ana in an estimated amount not to exceed $57,152.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 3)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
7/15/2025
City Council and Regular Adjourned and Special
Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
July 15, 2025
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
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem 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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/agendasandminutes 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 inperson 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 https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ 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 M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) special agenda item, or iv) 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 (SpanishtoEnglish) 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
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
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
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. City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202001124174
B. Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202401436141
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees Unit (SEIU)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
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
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Angie Aparicio
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Chicanxs Unidxs for Exceptional Service to the Community
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan honoring Nabil Saba in Recognition of his Retirement and 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Santa Ana 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 nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 14 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Memorandums of Understanding with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve Memorandums of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center, Rancho Santiago Community College District, Employment Development Department, Department of Rehabilitation, SER Jobs for Progress, United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Long Beach Job Corps, Community Action Partnership of Orange County, and City of Santa Ana Housing Authority (Family Self Sufficiency Program) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive OneStop center, for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve a second amendment to SubLease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Social Services Agency to extend the term through June 30, 2028 and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A 2025XXX).
8. Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services (Specification No. 25045) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PlanetBids, LLC to provide eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services in an amount not to exceed $159,635, for a term beginning July 15, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one (1), oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
9. Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and Implementation Services (Specification No. 23132) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Approve agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for the purchase of Oracle Cloud ERP subscription licensing, for an initial three year term beginning September 1, 2025, with seven optional oneyear renewals, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,026,843; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute future ordering documents as necessary, provided the total cost does not exceed the approved aggregate amount (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for Oracle ERP implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $4,798,915, for a 35month term beginning August 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve agreement with Oracle America, Inc. for Public Sector Oracle Cloud Services, to govern the terms and conditions of the Oracle Cloud ERP services (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1001 N.
Olive Street and 1011 N. Olive Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202528 and 202530 will be filed for the project.]
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
Kevin Shuler and Brian
Stoddart representing Palm
Springs Deepwell Modern,
LLC
202503 1001 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
Robert James Manson and
Alma Cristina Manson 202504 1011 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
11. Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in Accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b) for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Located at 1561 W.
Sunflower Avenue Currently Undergoing Public Review and Entitlements Processing with the City
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning Division to initiate the preparation and drafting of findings and determination overruling the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency associated with the proposed The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan located at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue and to provide notice in accordance with Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission and the State of California Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF
OVERRULLING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 1561 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO OVERRULE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL [includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.]
12. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to Facilitate the Construction of a FifteenUnit MultiFamily Residential Development, Including Three Units Proposed as Affordable to Very LowIncome Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503; RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 E.
FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Olive Crest, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very lowincome households, at the property located at 2130 E. Fourth Street (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1303 – Lifeline Program: Customer Data Privacy
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1303, which strengthens privacy protections for applicants and subscribers of the California Lifeline Program by prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer data and eliminating unnecessary documentation requirements that create barriers for vulnerable and immigrant communities.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1303 – LIFELINE PROGRAM: CUSTOMER DATA PRIVACY BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER AVELINO
VALENCIA
14. Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Arreguín, Pérez), Senate Bill 805 (Pérez), and H.R. 4176 (Correa) – the No Secret Police Act Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Senate Bill 627, Senate Bill 805, and H.R. 4176, the No Secret Police Act, to promote law enforcement transparency and accountability by requiring officers to display visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings that obscure identity, except under narrowly defined safety circumstances.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 627 (WIENER, PEREZ, ARREGUÍN), AND 805 (PEREZ, WIENER) AND H.R. 4176 (CORREA), TO PROMOTE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
15. Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability (Continued from the City Council meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 29)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
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 Regular Adjourned and Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Parking Meter District Recommendation
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
REGULAR ADJOURNED AND SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
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 4 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 Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025 (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 2)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for OnCall Bond Counsel Services for the Housing Authority
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a threeyear agreement with two, oneyear renewal options with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to provide oncall bond counsel services for a term beginning July 15, 2025 through July 14, 2028, for an amount nottoexceed $150,000 for the entire Agreement (inclusive of renewal options).
4. Memorandum of Understanding the City of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board, and the Santa Ana Housing Authority – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #07) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Ana (City), the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (SAWDB), and the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028 and payment to the City of Santa Ana in an estimated amount not to exceed $57,152.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 3)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
7/15/2025
City Council and Regular Adjourned and Special
Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
July 15, 2025
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
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem 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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/agendasandminutes 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 inperson 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 https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ 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 M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) special agenda item, or iv) 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 (SpanishtoEnglish) 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
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
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
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. City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202001124174
B. Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202401436141
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees Unit (SEIU)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
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
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Angie Aparicio
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Chicanxs Unidxs for Exceptional Service to the Community
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan honoring Nabil Saba in Recognition of his Retirement and 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Santa Ana 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 nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 14 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Memorandums of Understanding with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve Memorandums of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center, Rancho Santiago Community College District, Employment Development Department, Department of Rehabilitation, SER Jobs for Progress, United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Long Beach Job Corps, Community Action Partnership of Orange County, and City of Santa Ana Housing Authority (Family Self Sufficiency Program) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive OneStop center, for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve a second amendment to SubLease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Social Services Agency to extend the term through June 30, 2028 and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A 2025XXX).
8. Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services (Specification No. 25045) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PlanetBids, LLC to provide eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services in an amount not to exceed $159,635, for a term beginning July 15, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one (1), oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
9. Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and Implementation Services (Specification No. 23132) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Approve agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for the purchase of Oracle Cloud ERP subscription licensing, for an initial three year term beginning September 1, 2025, with seven optional oneyear renewals, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,026,843; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute future ordering documents as necessary, provided the total cost does not exceed the approved aggregate amount (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for Oracle ERP implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $4,798,915, for a 35month term beginning August 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve agreement with Oracle America, Inc. for Public Sector Oracle Cloud Services, to govern the terms and conditions of the Oracle Cloud ERP services (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1001 N.
Olive Street and 1011 N. Olive Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202528 and 202530 will be filed for the project.]
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
Kevin Shuler and Brian
Stoddart representing Palm
Springs Deepwell Modern,
LLC
202503 1001 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
Robert James Manson and
Alma Cristina Manson 202504 1011 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
11. Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in Accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b) for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Located at 1561 W.
Sunflower Avenue Currently Undergoing Public Review and Entitlements Processing with the City
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning Division to initiate the preparation and drafting of findings and determination overruling the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency associated with the proposed The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan located at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue and to provide notice in accordance with Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission and the State of California Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF
OVERRULLING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 1561 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO OVERRULE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL [includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.]
12. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to Facilitate the Construction of a FifteenUnit MultiFamily Residential Development, Including Three Units Proposed as Affordable to Very LowIncome Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503; RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 E.
FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Olive Crest, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very lowincome households, at the property located at 2130 E. Fourth Street (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1303 – Lifeline Program: Customer Data Privacy
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1303, which strengthens privacy protections for applicants and subscribers of the California Lifeline Program by prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer data and eliminating unnecessary documentation requirements that create barriers for vulnerable and immigrant communities.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1303 – LIFELINE PROGRAM: CUSTOMER DATA PRIVACY BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER AVELINO
VALENCIA
14. Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Arreguín, Pérez), Senate Bill 805 (Pérez), and H.R. 4176 (Correa) – the No Secret Police Act Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Senate Bill 627, Senate Bill 805, and H.R. 4176, the No Secret Police Act, to promote law enforcement transparency and accountability by requiring officers to display visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings that obscure identity, except under narrowly defined safety circumstances.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 627 (WIENER, PEREZ, ARREGUÍN), AND 805 (PEREZ, WIENER) AND H.R. 4176 (CORREA), TO PROMOTE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
15. Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability (Continued from the City Council meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 29)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
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 Regular Adjourned and Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Parking Meter District Recommendation
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REGULAR ADJOURNED AND SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
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 4 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 Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025 (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 2)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for OnCall Bond Counsel Services for the Housing Authority
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a threeyear agreement with two, oneyear renewal options with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to provide oncall bond counsel services for a term beginning July 15, 2025 through July 14, 2028, for an amount nottoexceed $150,000 for the entire Agreement (inclusive of renewal options).
4. Memorandum of Understanding the City of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board, and the Santa Ana Housing Authority – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #07) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Ana (City), the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (SAWDB), and the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028 and payment to the City of Santa Ana in an estimated amount not to exceed $57,152.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 3)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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7/15/2025
City Council and Regular Adjourned and Special
Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
July 15, 2025
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
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem 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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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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.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
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. City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202001124174
B. Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202401436141
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees Unit (SEIU)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
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
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Angie Aparicio
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Chicanxs Unidxs for Exceptional Service to the Community
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan honoring Nabil Saba in Recognition of his Retirement and 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Santa Ana 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 nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 14 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Memorandums of Understanding with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve Memorandums of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center, Rancho Santiago Community College District, Employment Development Department, Department of Rehabilitation, SER Jobs for Progress, United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Long Beach Job Corps, Community Action Partnership of Orange County, and City of Santa Ana Housing Authority (Family Self Sufficiency Program) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive OneStop center, for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve a second amendment to SubLease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Social Services Agency to extend the term through June 30, 2028 and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A 2025XXX).
8. Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services (Specification No. 25045) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PlanetBids, LLC to provide eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services in an amount not to exceed $159,635, for a term beginning July 15, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one (1), oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
9. Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and Implementation Services (Specification No. 23132) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Approve agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for the purchase of Oracle Cloud ERP subscription licensing, for an initial three year term beginning September 1, 2025, with seven optional oneyear renewals, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,026,843; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute future ordering documents as necessary, provided the total cost does not exceed the approved aggregate amount (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for Oracle ERP implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $4,798,915, for a 35month term beginning August 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve agreement with Oracle America, Inc. for Public Sector Oracle Cloud Services, to govern the terms and conditions of the Oracle Cloud ERP services (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1001 N.
Olive Street and 1011 N. Olive Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202528 and 202530 will be filed for the project.]
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
Kevin Shuler and Brian
Stoddart representing Palm
Springs Deepwell Modern,
LLC
202503 1001 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
Robert James Manson and
Alma Cristina Manson 202504 1011 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
11. Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in Accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b) for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Located at 1561 W.
Sunflower Avenue Currently Undergoing Public Review and Entitlements Processing with the City
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning Division to initiate the preparation and drafting of findings and determination overruling the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency associated with the proposed The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan located at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue and to provide notice in accordance with Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission and the State of California Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF
OVERRULLING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 1561 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO OVERRULE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL [includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.]
12. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to Facilitate the Construction of a FifteenUnit MultiFamily Residential Development, Including Three Units Proposed as Affordable to Very LowIncome Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503; RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 E.
FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Olive Crest, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very lowincome households, at the property located at 2130 E. Fourth Street (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1303 – Lifeline Program: Customer Data Privacy
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1303, which strengthens privacy protections for applicants and subscribers of the California Lifeline Program by prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer data and eliminating unnecessary documentation requirements that create barriers for vulnerable and immigrant communities.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1303 – LIFELINE PROGRAM: CUSTOMER DATA PRIVACY BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER AVELINO
VALENCIA
14. Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Arreguín, Pérez), Senate Bill 805 (Pérez), and H.R. 4176 (Correa) – the No Secret Police Act Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Senate Bill 627, Senate Bill 805, and H.R. 4176, the No Secret Police Act, to promote law enforcement transparency and accountability by requiring officers to display visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings that obscure identity, except under narrowly defined safety circumstances.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 627 (WIENER, PEREZ, ARREGUÍN), AND 805 (PEREZ, WIENER) AND H.R. 4176 (CORREA), TO PROMOTE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
15. Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability (Continued from the City Council meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 29)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
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 Regular Adjourned and Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Parking Meter District Recommendation
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
REGULAR ADJOURNED AND SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
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 4 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 Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025 (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 2)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for OnCall Bond Counsel Services for the Housing Authority
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a threeyear agreement with two, oneyear renewal options with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to provide oncall bond counsel services for a term beginning July 15, 2025 through July 14, 2028, for an amount nottoexceed $150,000 for the entire Agreement (inclusive of renewal options).
4. Memorandum of Understanding the City of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board, and the Santa Ana Housing Authority – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #07) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Ana (City), the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (SAWDB), and the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028 and payment to the City of Santa Ana in an estimated amount not to exceed $57,152.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 3)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
7/15/2025
City Council and Regular Adjourned and Special
Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
July 15, 2025
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
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem 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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/agendasandminutes 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 inperson 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 https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ 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 M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) special agenda item, or iv) 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 (SpanishtoEnglish) 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.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
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. City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202001124174
B. Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202401436141
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees Unit (SEIU)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
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
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Angie Aparicio
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Chicanxs Unidxs for Exceptional Service to the Community
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan honoring Nabil Saba in Recognition of his Retirement and 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Santa Ana 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 nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 14 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Memorandums of Understanding with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve Memorandums of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center, Rancho Santiago Community College District, Employment Development Department, Department of Rehabilitation, SER Jobs for Progress, United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Long Beach Job Corps, Community Action Partnership of Orange County, and City of Santa Ana Housing Authority (Family Self Sufficiency Program) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive OneStop center, for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve a second amendment to SubLease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Social Services Agency to extend the term through June 30, 2028 and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A 2025XXX).
8. Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services (Specification No. 25045) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PlanetBids, LLC to provide eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services in an amount not to exceed $159,635, for a term beginning July 15, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one (1), oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
9. Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and Implementation Services (Specification No. 23132) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Approve agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for the purchase of Oracle Cloud ERP subscription licensing, for an initial three year term beginning September 1, 2025, with seven optional oneyear renewals, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,026,843; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute future ordering documents as necessary, provided the total cost does not exceed the approved aggregate amount (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for Oracle ERP implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $4,798,915, for a 35month term beginning August 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve agreement with Oracle America, Inc. for Public Sector Oracle Cloud Services, to govern the terms and conditions of the Oracle Cloud ERP services (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1001 N.
Olive Street and 1011 N. Olive Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202528 and 202530 will be filed for the project.]
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
Kevin Shuler and Brian
Stoddart representing Palm
Springs Deepwell Modern,
LLC
202503 1001 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
Robert James Manson and
Alma Cristina Manson 202504 1011 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
11. Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in Accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b) for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Located at 1561 W.
Sunflower Avenue Currently Undergoing Public Review and Entitlements Processing with the City
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning Division to initiate the preparation and drafting of findings and determination overruling the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency associated with the proposed The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan located at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue and to provide notice in accordance with Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission and the State of California Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF
OVERRULLING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 1561 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO OVERRULE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL [includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.]
12. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to Facilitate the Construction of a FifteenUnit MultiFamily Residential Development, Including Three Units Proposed as Affordable to Very LowIncome Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503; RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 E.
FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Olive Crest, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very lowincome households, at the property located at 2130 E. Fourth Street (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1303 – Lifeline Program: Customer Data Privacy
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1303, which strengthens privacy protections for applicants and subscribers of the California Lifeline Program by prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer data and eliminating unnecessary documentation requirements that create barriers for vulnerable and immigrant communities.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1303 – LIFELINE PROGRAM: CUSTOMER DATA PRIVACY BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER AVELINO
VALENCIA
14. Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Arreguín, Pérez), Senate Bill 805 (Pérez), and H.R. 4176 (Correa) – the No Secret Police Act Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Senate Bill 627, Senate Bill 805, and H.R. 4176, the No Secret Police Act, to promote law enforcement transparency and accountability by requiring officers to display visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings that obscure identity, except under narrowly defined safety circumstances.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 627 (WIENER, PEREZ, ARREGUÍN), AND 805 (PEREZ, WIENER) AND H.R. 4176 (CORREA), TO PROMOTE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
15. Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability (Continued from the City Council meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 29)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
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 Regular Adjourned and Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Parking Meter District Recommendation
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
REGULAR ADJOURNED AND SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
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 4 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 Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025 (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 2)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for OnCall Bond Counsel Services for the Housing Authority
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a threeyear agreement with two, oneyear renewal options with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to provide oncall bond counsel services for a term beginning July 15, 2025 through July 14, 2028, for an amount nottoexceed $150,000 for the entire Agreement (inclusive of renewal options).
4. Memorandum of Understanding the City of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board, and the Santa Ana Housing Authority – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #07) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Ana (City), the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (SAWDB), and the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028 and payment to the City of Santa Ana in an estimated amount not to exceed $57,152.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 3)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
7/15/2025
City Council and Regular Adjourned and Special
Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
July 15, 2025
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
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem 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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/agendasandminutes 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 inperson 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 https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ 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 M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) special agenda item, or iv) 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 (SpanishtoEnglish) 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
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
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. City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202001124174
B. Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202401436141
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees Unit (SEIU)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
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
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Angie Aparicio
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Chicanxs Unidxs for Exceptional Service to the Community
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan honoring Nabil Saba in Recognition of his Retirement and 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Santa Ana 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 nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 14 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Memorandums of Understanding with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve Memorandums of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center, Rancho Santiago Community College District, Employment Development Department, Department of Rehabilitation, SER Jobs for Progress, United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Long Beach Job Corps, Community Action Partnership of Orange County, and City of Santa Ana Housing Authority (Family Self Sufficiency Program) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive OneStop center, for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve a second amendment to SubLease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Social Services Agency to extend the term through June 30, 2028 and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A 2025XXX).
8. Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services (Specification No. 25045) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PlanetBids, LLC to provide eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services in an amount not to exceed $159,635, for a term beginning July 15, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one (1), oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
9. Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and Implementation Services (Specification No. 23132) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Approve agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for the purchase of Oracle Cloud ERP subscription licensing, for an initial three year term beginning September 1, 2025, with seven optional oneyear renewals, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,026,843; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute future ordering documents as necessary, provided the total cost does not exceed the approved aggregate amount (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for Oracle ERP implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $4,798,915, for a 35month term beginning August 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve agreement with Oracle America, Inc. for Public Sector Oracle Cloud Services, to govern the terms and conditions of the Oracle Cloud ERP services (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1001 N.
Olive Street and 1011 N. Olive Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202528 and 202530 will be filed for the project.]
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
Kevin Shuler and Brian
Stoddart representing Palm
Springs Deepwell Modern,
LLC
202503 1001 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
Robert James Manson and
Alma Cristina Manson 202504 1011 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
11. Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in Accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b) for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Located at 1561 W.
Sunflower Avenue Currently Undergoing Public Review and Entitlements Processing with the City
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning Division to initiate the preparation and drafting of findings and determination overruling the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency associated with the proposed The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan located at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue and to provide notice in accordance with Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission and the State of California Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF
OVERRULLING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 1561 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO OVERRULE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL [includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.]
12. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to Facilitate the Construction of a FifteenUnit MultiFamily Residential Development, Including Three Units Proposed as Affordable to Very LowIncome Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503; RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 E.
FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Olive Crest, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very lowincome households, at the property located at 2130 E. Fourth Street (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1303 – Lifeline Program: Customer Data Privacy
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1303, which strengthens privacy protections for applicants and subscribers of the California Lifeline Program by prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer data and eliminating unnecessary documentation requirements that create barriers for vulnerable and immigrant communities.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1303 – LIFELINE PROGRAM: CUSTOMER DATA PRIVACY BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER AVELINO
VALENCIA
14. Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Arreguín, Pérez), Senate Bill 805 (Pérez), and H.R. 4176 (Correa) – the No Secret Police Act Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Senate Bill 627, Senate Bill 805, and H.R. 4176, the No Secret Police Act, to promote law enforcement transparency and accountability by requiring officers to display visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings that obscure identity, except under narrowly defined safety circumstances.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 627 (WIENER, PEREZ, ARREGUÍN), AND 805 (PEREZ, WIENER) AND H.R. 4176 (CORREA), TO PROMOTE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
15. Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability (Continued from the City Council meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 29)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
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 Regular Adjourned and Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Parking Meter District Recommendation
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
REGULAR ADJOURNED AND SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
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 4 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 Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025 (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 2)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for OnCall Bond Counsel Services for the Housing Authority
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a threeyear agreement with two, oneyear renewal options with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to provide oncall bond counsel services for a term beginning July 15, 2025 through July 14, 2028, for an amount nottoexceed $150,000 for the entire Agreement (inclusive of renewal options).
4. Memorandum of Understanding the City of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board, and the Santa Ana Housing Authority – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #07) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Ana (City), the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (SAWDB), and the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028 and payment to the City of Santa Ana in an estimated amount not to exceed $57,152.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 3)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
7/15/2025
City Council and Regular Adjourned and Special
Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
July 15, 2025
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
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem 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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/agendasandminutes 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 inperson 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 https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ 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 M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) special agenda item, or iv) 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 (SpanishtoEnglish) 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
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
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
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. City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202001124174
B. Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202401436141
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees Unit (SEIU)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
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
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Angie Aparicio
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Chicanxs Unidxs for Exceptional Service to the Community
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan honoring Nabil Saba in Recognition of his Retirement and 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Santa Ana 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 nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 14 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Memorandums of Understanding with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve Memorandums of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center, Rancho Santiago Community College District, Employment Development Department, Department of Rehabilitation, SER Jobs for Progress, United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Long Beach Job Corps, Community Action Partnership of Orange County, and City of Santa Ana Housing Authority (Family Self Sufficiency Program) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive OneStop center, for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve a second amendment to SubLease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Social Services Agency to extend the term through June 30, 2028 and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A 2025XXX).
8. Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services (Specification No. 25045) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PlanetBids, LLC to provide eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services in an amount not to exceed $159,635, for a term beginning July 15, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one (1), oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
9. Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and Implementation Services (Specification No. 23132) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Approve agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for the purchase of Oracle Cloud ERP subscription licensing, for an initial three year term beginning September 1, 2025, with seven optional oneyear renewals, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,026,843; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute future ordering documents as necessary, provided the total cost does not exceed the approved aggregate amount (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for Oracle ERP implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $4,798,915, for a 35month term beginning August 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve agreement with Oracle America, Inc. for Public Sector Oracle Cloud Services, to govern the terms and conditions of the Oracle Cloud ERP services (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1001 N.
Olive Street and 1011 N. Olive Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202528 and 202530 will be filed for the project.]
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
Kevin Shuler and Brian
Stoddart representing Palm
Springs Deepwell Modern,
LLC
202503 1001 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
Robert James Manson and
Alma Cristina Manson 202504 1011 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
11. Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in Accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b) for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Located at 1561 W.
Sunflower Avenue Currently Undergoing Public Review and Entitlements Processing with the City
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning Division to initiate the preparation and drafting of findings and determination overruling the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency associated with the proposed The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan located at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue and to provide notice in accordance with Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission and the State of California Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF
OVERRULLING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 1561 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO OVERRULE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL [includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.]
12. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to Facilitate the Construction of a FifteenUnit MultiFamily Residential Development, Including Three Units Proposed as Affordable to Very LowIncome Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503; RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 E.
FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Olive Crest, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very lowincome households, at the property located at 2130 E. Fourth Street (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1303 – Lifeline Program: Customer Data Privacy
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1303, which strengthens privacy protections for applicants and subscribers of the California Lifeline Program by prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer data and eliminating unnecessary documentation requirements that create barriers for vulnerable and immigrant communities.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1303 – LIFELINE PROGRAM: CUSTOMER DATA PRIVACY BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER AVELINO
VALENCIA
14. Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Arreguín, Pérez), Senate Bill 805 (Pérez), and H.R. 4176 (Correa) – the No Secret Police Act Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Senate Bill 627, Senate Bill 805, and H.R. 4176, the No Secret Police Act, to promote law enforcement transparency and accountability by requiring officers to display visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings that obscure identity, except under narrowly defined safety circumstances.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 627 (WIENER, PEREZ, ARREGUÍN), AND 805 (PEREZ, WIENER) AND H.R. 4176 (CORREA), TO PROMOTE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
15. Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability (Continued from the City Council meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 29)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
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 Regular Adjourned and Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Parking Meter District Recommendation
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
REGULAR ADJOURNED AND SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
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 4 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 Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025 (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 2)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for OnCall Bond Counsel Services for the Housing Authority
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a threeyear agreement with two, oneyear renewal options with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to provide oncall bond counsel services for a term beginning July 15, 2025 through July 14, 2028, for an amount nottoexceed $150,000 for the entire Agreement (inclusive of renewal options).
4. Memorandum of Understanding the City of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board, and the Santa Ana Housing Authority – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #07) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Ana (City), the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (SAWDB), and the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028 and payment to the City of Santa Ana in an estimated amount not to exceed $57,152.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 3)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
7/15/2025
City Council and Regular Adjourned and Special
Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
July 15, 2025
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
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem 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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/agendasandminutes 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 inperson 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 https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ 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 M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) special agenda item, or iv) 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 (SpanishtoEnglish) 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
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
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
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. City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202001124174
B. Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202401436141
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees Unit (SEIU)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
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
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Angie Aparicio
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Chicanxs Unidxs for Exceptional Service to the Community
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan honoring Nabil Saba in Recognition of his Retirement and 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Santa Ana 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 nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 14 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Memorandums of Understanding with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve Memorandums of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center, Rancho Santiago Community College District, Employment Development Department, Department of Rehabilitation, SER Jobs for Progress, United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Long Beach Job Corps, Community Action Partnership of Orange County, and City of Santa Ana Housing Authority (Family Self Sufficiency Program) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive OneStop center, for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve a second amendment to SubLease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Social Services Agency to extend the term through June 30, 2028 and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A 2025XXX).
8. Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services (Specification No. 25045) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PlanetBids, LLC to provide eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services in an amount not to exceed $159,635, for a term beginning July 15, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one (1), oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
9. Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and Implementation Services (Specification No. 23132) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Approve agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for the purchase of Oracle Cloud ERP subscription licensing, for an initial three year term beginning September 1, 2025, with seven optional oneyear renewals, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,026,843; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute future ordering documents as necessary, provided the total cost does not exceed the approved aggregate amount (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for Oracle ERP implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $4,798,915, for a 35month term beginning August 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve agreement with Oracle America, Inc. for Public Sector Oracle Cloud Services, to govern the terms and conditions of the Oracle Cloud ERP services (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1001 N.
Olive Street and 1011 N. Olive Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202528 and 202530 will be filed for the project.]
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
Kevin Shuler and Brian
Stoddart representing Palm
Springs Deepwell Modern,
LLC
202503 1001 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
Robert James Manson and
Alma Cristina Manson 202504 1011 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
11. Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in Accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b) for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Located at 1561 W.
Sunflower Avenue Currently Undergoing Public Review and Entitlements Processing with the City
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning Division to initiate the preparation and drafting of findings and determination overruling the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency associated with the proposed The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan located at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue and to provide notice in accordance with Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission and the State of California Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF
OVERRULLING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 1561 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO OVERRULE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL [includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.]
12. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to Facilitate the Construction of a FifteenUnit MultiFamily Residential Development, Including Three Units Proposed as Affordable to Very LowIncome Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503; RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 E.
FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Olive Crest, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very lowincome households, at the property located at 2130 E. Fourth Street (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1303 – Lifeline Program: Customer Data Privacy
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1303, which strengthens privacy protections for applicants and subscribers of the California Lifeline Program by prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer data and eliminating unnecessary documentation requirements that create barriers for vulnerable and immigrant communities.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1303 – LIFELINE PROGRAM: CUSTOMER DATA PRIVACY BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER AVELINO
VALENCIA
14. Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Arreguín, Pérez), Senate Bill 805 (Pérez), and H.R. 4176 (Correa) – the No Secret Police Act Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Senate Bill 627, Senate Bill 805, and H.R. 4176, the No Secret Police Act, to promote law enforcement transparency and accountability by requiring officers to display visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings that obscure identity, except under narrowly defined safety circumstances.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 627 (WIENER, PEREZ, ARREGUÍN), AND 805 (PEREZ, WIENER) AND H.R. 4176 (CORREA), TO PROMOTE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
15. Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability (Continued from the City Council meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 29)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
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 Regular Adjourned and Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Parking Meter District Recommendation
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REGULAR ADJOURNED AND SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
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 4 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 Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025 (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 2)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for OnCall Bond Counsel Services for the Housing Authority
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a threeyear agreement with two, oneyear renewal options with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to provide oncall bond counsel services for a term beginning July 15, 2025 through July 14, 2028, for an amount nottoexceed $150,000 for the entire Agreement (inclusive of renewal options).
4. Memorandum of Understanding the City of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board, and the Santa Ana Housing Authority – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #07) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Ana (City), the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (SAWDB), and the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028 and payment to the City of Santa Ana in an estimated amount not to exceed $57,152.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 3)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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7/15/2025
City Council and Regular Adjourned and Special
Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
July 15, 2025
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
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem 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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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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.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
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. City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202001124174
B. Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202401436141
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees Unit (SEIU)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
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
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Angie Aparicio
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Chicanxs Unidxs for Exceptional Service to the Community
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan honoring Nabil Saba in Recognition of his Retirement and 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Santa Ana 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 nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 14 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Memorandums of Understanding with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve Memorandums of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center, Rancho Santiago Community College District, Employment Development Department, Department of Rehabilitation, SER Jobs for Progress, United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Long Beach Job Corps, Community Action Partnership of Orange County, and City of Santa Ana Housing Authority (Family Self Sufficiency Program) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive OneStop center, for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve a second amendment to SubLease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Social Services Agency to extend the term through June 30, 2028 and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A 2025XXX).
8. Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services (Specification No. 25045) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PlanetBids, LLC to provide eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services in an amount not to exceed $159,635, for a term beginning July 15, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one (1), oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
9. Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and Implementation Services (Specification No. 23132) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Approve agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for the purchase of Oracle Cloud ERP subscription licensing, for an initial three year term beginning September 1, 2025, with seven optional oneyear renewals, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,026,843; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute future ordering documents as necessary, provided the total cost does not exceed the approved aggregate amount (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for Oracle ERP implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $4,798,915, for a 35month term beginning August 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve agreement with Oracle America, Inc. for Public Sector Oracle Cloud Services, to govern the terms and conditions of the Oracle Cloud ERP services (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1001 N.
Olive Street and 1011 N. Olive Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202528 and 202530 will be filed for the project.]
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
Kevin Shuler and Brian
Stoddart representing Palm
Springs Deepwell Modern,
LLC
202503 1001 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
Robert James Manson and
Alma Cristina Manson 202504 1011 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
11. Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in Accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b) for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Located at 1561 W.
Sunflower Avenue Currently Undergoing Public Review and Entitlements Processing with the City
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning Division to initiate the preparation and drafting of findings and determination overruling the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency associated with the proposed The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan located at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue and to provide notice in accordance with Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission and the State of California Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF
OVERRULLING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 1561 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO OVERRULE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL [includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.]
12. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to Facilitate the Construction of a FifteenUnit MultiFamily Residential Development, Including Three Units Proposed as Affordable to Very LowIncome Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503; RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 E.
FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Olive Crest, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very lowincome households, at the property located at 2130 E. Fourth Street (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1303 – Lifeline Program: Customer Data Privacy
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1303, which strengthens privacy protections for applicants and subscribers of the California Lifeline Program by prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer data and eliminating unnecessary documentation requirements that create barriers for vulnerable and immigrant communities.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1303 – LIFELINE PROGRAM: CUSTOMER DATA PRIVACY BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER AVELINO
VALENCIA
14. Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Arreguín, Pérez), Senate Bill 805 (Pérez), and H.R. 4176 (Correa) – the No Secret Police Act Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Senate Bill 627, Senate Bill 805, and H.R. 4176, the No Secret Police Act, to promote law enforcement transparency and accountability by requiring officers to display visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings that obscure identity, except under narrowly defined safety circumstances.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 627 (WIENER, PEREZ, ARREGUÍN), AND 805 (PEREZ, WIENER) AND H.R. 4176 (CORREA), TO PROMOTE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
15. Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability (Continued from the City Council meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 29)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
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 Regular Adjourned and Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Parking Meter District Recommendation
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
REGULAR ADJOURNED AND SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
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 4 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 Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025 (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 2)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for OnCall Bond Counsel Services for the Housing Authority
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a threeyear agreement with two, oneyear renewal options with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to provide oncall bond counsel services for a term beginning July 15, 2025 through July 14, 2028, for an amount nottoexceed $150,000 for the entire Agreement (inclusive of renewal options).
4. Memorandum of Understanding the City of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board, and the Santa Ana Housing Authority – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #07) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Ana (City), the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (SAWDB), and the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028 and payment to the City of Santa Ana in an estimated amount not to exceed $57,152.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 3)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
7/15/2025
City Council and Regular Adjourned and Special
Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
July 15, 2025
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
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem 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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/agendasandminutes 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 inperson 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 https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ 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 M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) special agenda item, or iv) 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 (SpanishtoEnglish) 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.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
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. City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202001124174
B. Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202401436141
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees Unit (SEIU)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
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
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Angie Aparicio
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Chicanxs Unidxs for Exceptional Service to the Community
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan honoring Nabil Saba in Recognition of his Retirement and 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Santa Ana 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 nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 14 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Memorandums of Understanding with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve Memorandums of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center, Rancho Santiago Community College District, Employment Development Department, Department of Rehabilitation, SER Jobs for Progress, United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Long Beach Job Corps, Community Action Partnership of Orange County, and City of Santa Ana Housing Authority (Family Self Sufficiency Program) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive OneStop center, for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve a second amendment to SubLease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Social Services Agency to extend the term through June 30, 2028 and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A 2025XXX).
8. Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services (Specification No. 25045) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PlanetBids, LLC to provide eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services in an amount not to exceed $159,635, for a term beginning July 15, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one (1), oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
9. Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and Implementation Services (Specification No. 23132) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Approve agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for the purchase of Oracle Cloud ERP subscription licensing, for an initial three year term beginning September 1, 2025, with seven optional oneyear renewals, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,026,843; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute future ordering documents as necessary, provided the total cost does not exceed the approved aggregate amount (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for Oracle ERP implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $4,798,915, for a 35month term beginning August 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve agreement with Oracle America, Inc. for Public Sector Oracle Cloud Services, to govern the terms and conditions of the Oracle Cloud ERP services (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1001 N.
Olive Street and 1011 N. Olive Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202528 and 202530 will be filed for the project.]
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
Kevin Shuler and Brian
Stoddart representing Palm
Springs Deepwell Modern,
LLC
202503 1001 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
Robert James Manson and
Alma Cristina Manson 202504 1011 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
11. Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in Accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b) for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Located at 1561 W.
Sunflower Avenue Currently Undergoing Public Review and Entitlements Processing with the City
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning Division to initiate the preparation and drafting of findings and determination overruling the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency associated with the proposed The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan located at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue and to provide notice in accordance with Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission and the State of California Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF
OVERRULLING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 1561 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO OVERRULE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL [includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.]
12. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to Facilitate the Construction of a FifteenUnit MultiFamily Residential Development, Including Three Units Proposed as Affordable to Very LowIncome Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503; RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 E.
FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Olive Crest, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very lowincome households, at the property located at 2130 E. Fourth Street (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1303 – Lifeline Program: Customer Data Privacy
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1303, which strengthens privacy protections for applicants and subscribers of the California Lifeline Program by prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer data and eliminating unnecessary documentation requirements that create barriers for vulnerable and immigrant communities.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1303 – LIFELINE PROGRAM: CUSTOMER DATA PRIVACY BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER AVELINO
VALENCIA
14. Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Arreguín, Pérez), Senate Bill 805 (Pérez), and H.R. 4176 (Correa) – the No Secret Police Act Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Senate Bill 627, Senate Bill 805, and H.R. 4176, the No Secret Police Act, to promote law enforcement transparency and accountability by requiring officers to display visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings that obscure identity, except under narrowly defined safety circumstances.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 627 (WIENER, PEREZ, ARREGUÍN), AND 805 (PEREZ, WIENER) AND H.R. 4176 (CORREA), TO PROMOTE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
15. Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability (Continued from the City Council meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 29)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
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 Regular Adjourned and Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Parking Meter District Recommendation
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
REGULAR ADJOURNED AND SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
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 4 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 Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025 (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 2)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for OnCall Bond Counsel Services for the Housing Authority
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a threeyear agreement with two, oneyear renewal options with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to provide oncall bond counsel services for a term beginning July 15, 2025 through July 14, 2028, for an amount nottoexceed $150,000 for the entire Agreement (inclusive of renewal options).
4. Memorandum of Understanding the City of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board, and the Santa Ana Housing Authority – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #07) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Ana (City), the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (SAWDB), and the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028 and payment to the City of Santa Ana in an estimated amount not to exceed $57,152.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 3)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
7/15/2025
City Council and Regular Adjourned and Special
Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
July 15, 2025
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
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem 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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/agendasandminutes 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 inperson 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 https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ 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 M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) special agenda item, or iv) 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 (SpanishtoEnglish) 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
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
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
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. City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202001124174
B. Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202401436141
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees Unit (SEIU)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
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
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Angie Aparicio
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Chicanxs Unidxs for Exceptional Service to the Community
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan honoring Nabil Saba in Recognition of his Retirement and 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Santa Ana 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 nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 14 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Memorandums of Understanding with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve Memorandums of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center, Rancho Santiago Community College District, Employment Development Department, Department of Rehabilitation, SER Jobs for Progress, United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Long Beach Job Corps, Community Action Partnership of Orange County, and City of Santa Ana Housing Authority (Family Self Sufficiency Program) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive OneStop center, for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve a second amendment to SubLease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Social Services Agency to extend the term through June 30, 2028 and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A 2025XXX).
8. Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services (Specification No. 25045) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PlanetBids, LLC to provide eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services in an amount not to exceed $159,635, for a term beginning July 15, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one (1), oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
9. Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and Implementation Services (Specification No. 23132) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Approve agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for the purchase of Oracle Cloud ERP subscription licensing, for an initial three year term beginning September 1, 2025, with seven optional oneyear renewals, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,026,843; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute future ordering documents as necessary, provided the total cost does not exceed the approved aggregate amount (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for Oracle ERP implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $4,798,915, for a 35month term beginning August 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve agreement with Oracle America, Inc. for Public Sector Oracle Cloud Services, to govern the terms and conditions of the Oracle Cloud ERP services (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1001 N.
Olive Street and 1011 N. Olive Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202528 and 202530 will be filed for the project.]
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
Kevin Shuler and Brian
Stoddart representing Palm
Springs Deepwell Modern,
LLC
202503 1001 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
Robert James Manson and
Alma Cristina Manson 202504 1011 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
11. Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in Accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b) for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Located at 1561 W.
Sunflower Avenue Currently Undergoing Public Review and Entitlements Processing with the City
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning Division to initiate the preparation and drafting of findings and determination overruling the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency associated with the proposed The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan located at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue and to provide notice in accordance with Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission and the State of California Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF
OVERRULLING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 1561 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO OVERRULE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL [includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.]
12. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to Facilitate the Construction of a FifteenUnit MultiFamily Residential Development, Including Three Units Proposed as Affordable to Very LowIncome Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503; RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 E.
FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Olive Crest, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very lowincome households, at the property located at 2130 E. Fourth Street (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1303 – Lifeline Program: Customer Data Privacy
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1303, which strengthens privacy protections for applicants and subscribers of the California Lifeline Program by prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer data and eliminating unnecessary documentation requirements that create barriers for vulnerable and immigrant communities.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1303 – LIFELINE PROGRAM: CUSTOMER DATA PRIVACY BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER AVELINO
VALENCIA
14. Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Arreguín, Pérez), Senate Bill 805 (Pérez), and H.R. 4176 (Correa) – the No Secret Police Act Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Senate Bill 627, Senate Bill 805, and H.R. 4176, the No Secret Police Act, to promote law enforcement transparency and accountability by requiring officers to display visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings that obscure identity, except under narrowly defined safety circumstances.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 627 (WIENER, PEREZ, ARREGUÍN), AND 805 (PEREZ, WIENER) AND H.R. 4176 (CORREA), TO PROMOTE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
15. Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability (Continued from the City Council meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 29)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
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 Regular Adjourned and Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Parking Meter District Recommendation
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
REGULAR ADJOURNED AND SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
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 4 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 Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025 (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 2)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for OnCall Bond Counsel Services for the Housing Authority
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a threeyear agreement with two, oneyear renewal options with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to provide oncall bond counsel services for a term beginning July 15, 2025 through July 14, 2028, for an amount nottoexceed $150,000 for the entire Agreement (inclusive of renewal options).
4. Memorandum of Understanding the City of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board, and the Santa Ana Housing Authority – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #07) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Ana (City), the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (SAWDB), and the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028 and payment to the City of Santa Ana in an estimated amount not to exceed $57,152.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 3)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
7/15/2025
City Council and Regular Adjourned and Special
Housing Authority Meeting Agenda
July 15, 2025
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
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem 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: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
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) 6475624. 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.santaana.org/agendasandminutes 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 inperson 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 https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ 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 M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail 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.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. 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) special agenda item, or iv) 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.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. 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 INPERSON 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 NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON 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 (SpanishtoEnglish) 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
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
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
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. City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health, et al., Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202001124174
B. Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202401436141
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Santa Ana Management Association (SAMA)
4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union FullTime Employees Unit (SEIU)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organization: Service Employees International Union Local 721, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case
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
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Angie Aparicio
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Chicanxs Unidxs for Exceptional Service to the Community
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
4. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan honoring Nabil Saba in Recognition of his Retirement and 25 Years of Dedicated Service to the City of Santa Ana 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 nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 14 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of June 17, 2025 and July 1, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Memorandums of Understanding with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve Memorandums of Understanding with the Santa Ana WORK Center, Rancho Santiago Community College District, Employment Development Department, Department of Rehabilitation, SER Jobs for Progress, United American Indian Involvement, Inc., Long Beach Job Corps, Community Action Partnership of Orange County, and City of Santa Ana Housing Authority (Family Self Sufficiency Program) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive OneStop center, for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve a second amendment to SubLease Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Orange, Social Services Agency to extend the term through June 30, 2028 and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney (Agreement No. A 2025XXX).
8. Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services (Specification No. 25045) (General Fund and NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PlanetBids, LLC to provide eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services in an amount not to exceed $159,635, for a term beginning July 15, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028, with provisions for one (1), oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
9. Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and Implementation Services (Specification No. 23132) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: 1. Approve agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for the purchase of Oracle Cloud ERP subscription licensing, for an initial three year term beginning September 1, 2025, with seven optional oneyear renewals, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $5,026,843; and authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute future ordering documents as necessary, provided the total cost does not exceed the approved aggregate amount (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an agreement with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. for Oracle ERP implementation services, in an amount not to exceed $4,798,915, for a 35month term beginning August 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
3. Approve agreement with Oracle America, Inc. for Public Sector Oracle Cloud Services, to govern the terms and conditions of the Oracle Cloud ERP services (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
10. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1001 N.
Olive Street and 1011 N. Olive Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202528 and 202530 will be filed for the project.]
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
Kevin Shuler and Brian
Stoddart representing Palm
Springs Deepwell Modern,
LLC
202503 1001 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
Robert James Manson and
Alma Cristina Manson 202504 1011 N. Olive
Street
5:0:0:2
(Commissioner
Escamilla and
Padilla absent)
11. Authorize the Planning Division to Prepare and Provide Notice to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) in Accordance with Public Utilities Code Section 21676(b) for The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan Located at 1561 W.
Sunflower Avenue Currently Undergoing Public Review and Entitlements Processing with the City
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution authorizing the Planning Division to initiate the preparation and drafting of findings and determination overruling the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission’s Determination of Inconsistency associated with the proposed The Village Santa Ana Specific Plan located at 1561 W. Sunflower Avenue and to provide notice in accordance with Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code to the County of Orange Airport Land Use Commission and the State of California Department of Transportation’s Division of Aeronautics.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING THE PLANNING DIVISION TO INITIATE THE PREPARATION AND DRAFTING OF FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF
OVERRULLING THE ORANGE COUNTY AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION OF INCONSISTENCY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED THE VILLAGE SANTA ANA SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED AT 1561 WEST SUNFLOWER AVENUE AND TO PROVIDE NOTICE OF INTENT TO OVERRULE THE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION’S DETERMINATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 21676(B) OF THE PUBLIC UTILITIES CODE TO THE COUNTY OF ORANGE AIRPORT LAND USE COMMISSION AND THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS AT LEAST 45 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FUTURE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR THE PROPOSED PROJECT AND PROPOSED OVERRULING ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL [includes determination that this action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.]
12. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503 to Facilitate the Construction of a FifteenUnit MultiFamily Residential Development, Including Three Units Proposed as Affordable to Very LowIncome Households
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15168 (Program EIR); and
2. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202503; RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202503 TO ALLOW A FIFTEENUNIT MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 E.
FOURTH STREET (APN: 40009123); and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Olive Crest, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a fifteenunit multifamily residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very lowincome households, at the property located at 2130 E. Fourth Street (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Resolution Supporting Assembly Bill 1303 – Lifeline Program: Customer Data Privacy
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Assembly Bill 1303, which strengthens privacy protections for applicants and subscribers of the California Lifeline Program by prohibiting the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive customer data and eliminating unnecessary documentation requirements that create barriers for vulnerable and immigrant communities.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY BILL 1303 – LIFELINE PROGRAM: CUSTOMER DATA PRIVACY BY ASSEMBLYMEMBER AVELINO
VALENCIA
14. Resolution Supporting Senate Bill 627 (Wiener, Arreguín, Pérez), Senate Bill 805 (Pérez), and H.R. 4176 (Correa) – the No Secret Police Act Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution supporting Senate Bill 627, Senate Bill 805, and H.R. 4176, the No Secret Police Act, to promote law enforcement transparency and accountability by requiring officers to display visible identification and limiting the use of face coverings that obscure identity, except under narrowly defined safety circumstances.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA SUPPORTING CALIFORNIA SENATE BILLS 627 (WIENER, PEREZ, ARREGUÍN), AND 805 (PEREZ, WIENER) AND H.R. 4176 (CORREA), TO PROMOTE LAW ENFORCEMENT TRANSPARENCY AND
ACCOUNTABILITY
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
15. Ordinance Amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to Align with State Law, Enhance Transparency, and Improve Operational Efficiency and Best Practices in Law Enforcement Accountability (Continued from the City Council meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 29)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a first reading of an ordinance amending Article IV to Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code Police Oversight Commission to align with state law, enhance transparency, and improve operational efficiency and best practices in law enforcement accountability.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 26602669 OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
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 Regular Adjourned and Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance
2. Parking Meter District Recommendation
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REGULAR ADJOURNED AND SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
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 4 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 Regular Meeting of March 18, 2025 (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 2)
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Agreement with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP for OnCall Bond Counsel Services for the Housing Authority
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a threeyear agreement with two, oneyear renewal options with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP to provide oncall bond counsel services for a term beginning July 15, 2025 through July 14, 2028, for an amount nottoexceed $150,000 for the entire Agreement (inclusive of renewal options).
4. Memorandum of Understanding the City of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board, and the Santa Ana Housing Authority – Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Partners (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item #07) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Santa Ana (City), the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (SAWDB), and the Santa Ana Housing Authority (SAHA) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive one stop center for a threeyear term expiring June 30, 2028 and payment to the City of Santa Ana in an estimated amount not to exceed $57,152.
2. Authorize the Executive Director to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nonsubstantive changes to comply with changes in federal or state law; provided all other terms and conditions of the MOU remain the same and approved by the City Attorney.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
5. Approve an Update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to Comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (Continued from the Housing Authority meeting of July 1, 2025, Item No. 3)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an update to the Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan to comply with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 8, 2025, 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 santaana.org/agendasandminutes.