City Council Meeting Packet
August 5, 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.
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. LIABILITY CLAIM pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95:
A. Claimant: William Thielman [Workers’ Compensation Claim] B. Claimant: David Lampman [Workers’ Compensation Claim]
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT) Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
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 Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
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: 4 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Appoint Adrian Anguiano Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as the Mayoral Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Adrian Anguiano to the Personnel Board as the mayoral representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Appoint Victorino Bermejo Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Victorino Bermejo to the Arts and Culture Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8. Appoint Dylan Almendral Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Dylan Almendral to the Historic Resources Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
9. Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding LongTerm Solutions to ShortTerm Rentals and City’s Response to the Findings and Recommendations
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding long term solutions to shortterm rentals and authorize the City Manager to deliver the city’s response to the findings and recommendations to the presiding judge of the Superior Court.
11. Agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for OnCall Trash, Weed, Rubbish, Sanitation Abatement, and BoardUp Services for the Planning and Building Agency (Specification No. 25025) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for citywide oncall trash, weeds, rubbish, sanitation abatement and board up services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000 for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12. Agreement with BC Services, Inc. for Collection Agency Services (Specification No. 25040) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BC Services, Inc. to provide collection agency services for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two (2) 1year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc for Maintenance and Support of Citywide Budget Management Software (Specification No. 25020) (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the maintenance and support of Citywide budget management software in an amount not to exceed $585,565, for a term beginning August 15, 2025 and expiring August 14, 2028, with provisions for two (2), oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14. Authorize Funding for One (1) Additional Year for a Learning Management System Agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize funding at reduced subscription fees for one (1) additional year for the agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC, for the Learning Management System (“LMS”) subscription at an annual rate of $30,362, and the addon service of webbased training content at an annual rate of $42,064.
15. Approve Renewal of Citywide Insurance Program and Policies Through Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Arthur J. Gallagher, an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359, Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Programs, and Regulatory Fees for Total Payments Not to Exceed $13,521,649 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and associated programs to ICRMA in an amount not to exceed $9,501,254 for the protection of City assets from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. Excess Liability Program
b. Excess Workers’ Compensation Program
c. Auto Physical Damage Program
d. Property and Equipment Program
e. Crime Program
f. Cyber Program
g. Associated Programs
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, in an amount not to exceed $3,520,395 for ancillary coverages of City’s assets from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. General Liability Buffer Program
b. Workers’ Compensation Buffer Program
c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage (DIC) Program d. Terrorism Insurance Program
e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve the City’s obligation to pay the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359 in Liability and Property Insurance Revenue to utilize the fund balance through the Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 0800900250001) and appropriate spending of the original adopted budget in the same amount from the Liability & Property insurance account (No. 0800905164010). (Requires five affirmative votes)
16. 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).
17. Appropriation Adjustment, Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange, and Construction Contract for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits and Bedford Road at Mainplace Drive (Project Nos. 206959, 206960) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $104,670 in cost reimbursements from the City of Orange into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $104,670 in construction funds for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits Project (No. 206959, 206960)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange for improvements on Main Street within the Orange jurisdiction from Memory Lane to North City Limits.
4. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $792,573, subject to change orders, for the construction of the Main Street Rehabilitation Project (No. 206959, 20 6960), for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and ending upon project completion.
5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $990,716, which includes $792,573 for the construction contract; $118,885 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and $79,258 in project contingency funds for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202558 was filed for Project No. 206959.
18. Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District and authorize the City Manager to enter into subsequent Project Specific Supplemental Agreements as needed for the adjustment of OC Sanitation’s manhole frame and covers as part of City’s Capital Improvement Projects (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19. Resolution and Second Amendment to Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution designating J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the official depository for the City of Santa Ana for two (2) additional years commencing January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS, FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID FUND
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to agreement with J.P.
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMC”) to provide additional banking and related services in the amount of $225,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $787,500 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, October 10, 2025. **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.
1. July 2125, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – 2 Annual AAPI LEAD Summit, Atlanta, GA
2. July 2225, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – 2025 NALEO Conference, Atlanta, GA July 2529, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
3. July 626, 2025 Councilmember Lopez – Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Cambridge, MA
4. July 2429, 2025 Councilmember Phan – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Detective Joshua KelleyEklund
Detective Victor Lemus
Detective William Osborn
Future Items
1. AFrame Sign Ordinance (Public Hearing)
2. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance (Public Hearing)
3. Citywide Zoning Code Update (Study Session)
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 29, 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.
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City Council Meeting Packet
August 5, 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.
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. LIABILITY CLAIM pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95:
A. Claimant: William Thielman [Workers’ Compensation Claim] B. Claimant: David Lampman [Workers’ Compensation Claim]
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT) Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
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 Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
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: 4 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Appoint Adrian Anguiano Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as the Mayoral Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Adrian Anguiano to the Personnel Board as the mayoral representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Appoint Victorino Bermejo Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Victorino Bermejo to the Arts and Culture Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8. Appoint Dylan Almendral Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Dylan Almendral to the Historic Resources Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
9. Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding LongTerm Solutions to ShortTerm Rentals and City’s Response to the Findings and Recommendations
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding long term solutions to shortterm rentals and authorize the City Manager to deliver the city’s response to the findings and recommendations to the presiding judge of the Superior Court.
11. Agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for OnCall Trash, Weed, Rubbish, Sanitation Abatement, and BoardUp Services for the Planning and Building Agency (Specification No. 25025) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for citywide oncall trash, weeds, rubbish, sanitation abatement and board up services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000 for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12. Agreement with BC Services, Inc. for Collection Agency Services (Specification No. 25040) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BC Services, Inc. to provide collection agency services for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two (2) 1year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc for Maintenance and Support of Citywide Budget Management Software (Specification No. 25020) (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the maintenance and support of Citywide budget management software in an amount not to exceed $585,565, for a term beginning August 15, 2025 and expiring August 14, 2028, with provisions for two (2), oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14. Authorize Funding for One (1) Additional Year for a Learning Management System Agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize funding at reduced subscription fees for one (1) additional year for the agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC, for the Learning Management System (“LMS”) subscription at an annual rate of $30,362, and the addon service of webbased training content at an annual rate of $42,064.
15. Approve Renewal of Citywide Insurance Program and Policies Through Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Arthur J. Gallagher, an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359, Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Programs, and Regulatory Fees for Total Payments Not to Exceed $13,521,649 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and associated programs to ICRMA in an amount not to exceed $9,501,254 for the protection of City assets from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. Excess Liability Program
b. Excess Workers’ Compensation Program
c. Auto Physical Damage Program
d. Property and Equipment Program
e. Crime Program
f. Cyber Program
g. Associated Programs
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, in an amount not to exceed $3,520,395 for ancillary coverages of City’s assets from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. General Liability Buffer Program
b. Workers’ Compensation Buffer Program
c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage (DIC) Program d. Terrorism Insurance Program
e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve the City’s obligation to pay the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359 in Liability and Property Insurance Revenue to utilize the fund balance through the Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 0800900250001) and appropriate spending of the original adopted budget in the same amount from the Liability & Property insurance account (No. 0800905164010). (Requires five affirmative votes)
16. 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).
17. Appropriation Adjustment, Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange, and Construction Contract for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits and Bedford Road at Mainplace Drive (Project Nos. 206959, 206960) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $104,670 in cost reimbursements from the City of Orange into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $104,670 in construction funds for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits Project (No. 206959, 206960)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange for improvements on Main Street within the Orange jurisdiction from Memory Lane to North City Limits.
4. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $792,573, subject to change orders, for the construction of the Main Street Rehabilitation Project (No. 206959, 20 6960), for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and ending upon project completion.
5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $990,716, which includes $792,573 for the construction contract; $118,885 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and $79,258 in project contingency funds for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202558 was filed for Project No. 206959.
18. Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District and authorize the City Manager to enter into subsequent Project Specific Supplemental Agreements as needed for the adjustment of OC Sanitation’s manhole frame and covers as part of City’s Capital Improvement Projects (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19. Resolution and Second Amendment to Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution designating J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the official depository for the City of Santa Ana for two (2) additional years commencing January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS, FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID FUND
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to agreement with J.P.
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMC”) to provide additional banking and related services in the amount of $225,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $787,500 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, October 10, 2025. **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.
1. July 2125, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – 2 Annual AAPI LEAD Summit, Atlanta, GA
2. July 2225, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – 2025 NALEO Conference, Atlanta, GA July 2529, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
3. July 626, 2025 Councilmember Lopez – Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Cambridge, MA
4. July 2429, 2025 Councilmember Phan – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Detective Joshua KelleyEklund
Detective Victor Lemus
Detective William Osborn
Future Items
1. AFrame Sign Ordinance (Public Hearing)
2. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance (Public Hearing)
3. Citywide Zoning Code Update (Study Session)
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 29, 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.
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August 5, 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.
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. LIABILITY CLAIM pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95:
A. Claimant: William Thielman [Workers’ Compensation Claim] B. Claimant: David Lampman [Workers’ Compensation Claim]
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT) Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
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 Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
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: 4 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Appoint Adrian Anguiano Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as the Mayoral Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Adrian Anguiano to the Personnel Board as the mayoral representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Appoint Victorino Bermejo Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Victorino Bermejo to the Arts and Culture Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8. Appoint Dylan Almendral Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Dylan Almendral to the Historic Resources Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
9. Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding LongTerm Solutions to ShortTerm Rentals and City’s Response to the Findings and Recommendations
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding long term solutions to shortterm rentals and authorize the City Manager to deliver the city’s response to the findings and recommendations to the presiding judge of the Superior Court.
11. Agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for OnCall Trash, Weed, Rubbish, Sanitation Abatement, and BoardUp Services for the Planning and Building Agency (Specification No. 25025) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for citywide oncall trash, weeds, rubbish, sanitation abatement and board up services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000 for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12. Agreement with BC Services, Inc. for Collection Agency Services (Specification No. 25040) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BC Services, Inc. to provide collection agency services for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two (2) 1year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc for Maintenance and Support of Citywide Budget Management Software (Specification No. 25020) (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the maintenance and support of Citywide budget management software in an amount not to exceed $585,565, for a term beginning August 15, 2025 and expiring August 14, 2028, with provisions for two (2), oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14. Authorize Funding for One (1) Additional Year for a Learning Management System Agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize funding at reduced subscription fees for one (1) additional year for the agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC, for the Learning Management System (“LMS”) subscription at an annual rate of $30,362, and the addon service of webbased training content at an annual rate of $42,064.
15. Approve Renewal of Citywide Insurance Program and Policies Through Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Arthur J. Gallagher, an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359, Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Programs, and Regulatory Fees for Total Payments Not to Exceed $13,521,649 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and associated programs to ICRMA in an amount not to exceed $9,501,254 for the protection of City assets from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. Excess Liability Program
b. Excess Workers’ Compensation Program
c. Auto Physical Damage Program
d. Property and Equipment Program
e. Crime Program
f. Cyber Program
g. Associated Programs
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, in an amount not to exceed $3,520,395 for ancillary coverages of City’s assets from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. General Liability Buffer Program
b. Workers’ Compensation Buffer Program
c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage (DIC) Program d. Terrorism Insurance Program
e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve the City’s obligation to pay the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359 in Liability and Property Insurance Revenue to utilize the fund balance through the Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 0800900250001) and appropriate spending of the original adopted budget in the same amount from the Liability & Property insurance account (No. 0800905164010). (Requires five affirmative votes)
16. 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).
17. Appropriation Adjustment, Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange, and Construction Contract for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits and Bedford Road at Mainplace Drive (Project Nos. 206959, 206960) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $104,670 in cost reimbursements from the City of Orange into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $104,670 in construction funds for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits Project (No. 206959, 206960)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange for improvements on Main Street within the Orange jurisdiction from Memory Lane to North City Limits.
4. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $792,573, subject to change orders, for the construction of the Main Street Rehabilitation Project (No. 206959, 20 6960), for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and ending upon project completion.
5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $990,716, which includes $792,573 for the construction contract; $118,885 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and $79,258 in project contingency funds for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202558 was filed for Project No. 206959.
18. Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District and authorize the City Manager to enter into subsequent Project Specific Supplemental Agreements as needed for the adjustment of OC Sanitation’s manhole frame and covers as part of City’s Capital Improvement Projects (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19. Resolution and Second Amendment to Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution designating J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the official depository for the City of Santa Ana for two (2) additional years commencing January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS, FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID FUND
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to agreement with J.P.
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMC”) to provide additional banking and related services in the amount of $225,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $787,500 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, October 10, 2025. **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.
1. July 2125, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – 2 Annual AAPI LEAD Summit, Atlanta, GA
2. July 2225, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – 2025 NALEO Conference, Atlanta, GA July 2529, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
3. July 626, 2025 Councilmember Lopez – Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Cambridge, MA
4. July 2429, 2025 Councilmember Phan – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Detective Joshua KelleyEklund
Detective Victor Lemus
Detective William Osborn
Future Items
1. AFrame Sign Ordinance (Public Hearing)
2. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance (Public Hearing)
3. Citywide Zoning Code Update (Study Session)
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 29, 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.
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August 5, 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.
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. LIABILITY CLAIM pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95:
A. Claimant: William Thielman [Workers’ Compensation Claim] B. Claimant: David Lampman [Workers’ Compensation Claim]
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT) Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
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 Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
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: 4 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Appoint Adrian Anguiano Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as the Mayoral Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Adrian Anguiano to the Personnel Board as the mayoral representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Appoint Victorino Bermejo Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Victorino Bermejo to the Arts and Culture Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8. Appoint Dylan Almendral Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Dylan Almendral to the Historic Resources Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
9. Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding LongTerm Solutions to ShortTerm Rentals and City’s Response to the Findings and Recommendations
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding long term solutions to shortterm rentals and authorize the City Manager to deliver the city’s response to the findings and recommendations to the presiding judge of the Superior Court.
11. Agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for OnCall Trash, Weed, Rubbish, Sanitation Abatement, and BoardUp Services for the Planning and Building Agency (Specification No. 25025) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for citywide oncall trash, weeds, rubbish, sanitation abatement and board up services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000 for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12. Agreement with BC Services, Inc. for Collection Agency Services (Specification No. 25040) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BC Services, Inc. to provide collection agency services for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two (2) 1year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc for Maintenance and Support of Citywide Budget Management Software (Specification No. 25020) (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the maintenance and support of Citywide budget management software in an amount not to exceed $585,565, for a term beginning August 15, 2025 and expiring August 14, 2028, with provisions for two (2), oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14. Authorize Funding for One (1) Additional Year for a Learning Management System Agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize funding at reduced subscription fees for one (1) additional year for the agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC, for the Learning Management System (“LMS”) subscription at an annual rate of $30,362, and the addon service of webbased training content at an annual rate of $42,064.
15. Approve Renewal of Citywide Insurance Program and Policies Through Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Arthur J. Gallagher, an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359, Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Programs, and Regulatory Fees for Total Payments Not to Exceed $13,521,649 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and associated programs to ICRMA in an amount not to exceed $9,501,254 for the protection of City assets from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. Excess Liability Program
b. Excess Workers’ Compensation Program
c. Auto Physical Damage Program
d. Property and Equipment Program
e. Crime Program
f. Cyber Program
g. Associated Programs
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, in an amount not to exceed $3,520,395 for ancillary coverages of City’s assets from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. General Liability Buffer Program
b. Workers’ Compensation Buffer Program
c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage (DIC) Program d. Terrorism Insurance Program
e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve the City’s obligation to pay the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359 in Liability and Property Insurance Revenue to utilize the fund balance through the Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 0800900250001) and appropriate spending of the original adopted budget in the same amount from the Liability & Property insurance account (No. 0800905164010). (Requires five affirmative votes)
16. 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).
17. Appropriation Adjustment, Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange, and Construction Contract for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits and Bedford Road at Mainplace Drive (Project Nos. 206959, 206960) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $104,670 in cost reimbursements from the City of Orange into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $104,670 in construction funds for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits Project (No. 206959, 206960)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange for improvements on Main Street within the Orange jurisdiction from Memory Lane to North City Limits.
4. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $792,573, subject to change orders, for the construction of the Main Street Rehabilitation Project (No. 206959, 20 6960), for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and ending upon project completion.
5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $990,716, which includes $792,573 for the construction contract; $118,885 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and $79,258 in project contingency funds for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202558 was filed for Project No. 206959.
18. Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District and authorize the City Manager to enter into subsequent Project Specific Supplemental Agreements as needed for the adjustment of OC Sanitation’s manhole frame and covers as part of City’s Capital Improvement Projects (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19. Resolution and Second Amendment to Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution designating J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the official depository for the City of Santa Ana for two (2) additional years commencing January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS, FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID FUND
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to agreement with J.P.
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMC”) to provide additional banking and related services in the amount of $225,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $787,500 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, October 10, 2025. **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.
1. July 2125, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – 2 Annual AAPI LEAD Summit, Atlanta, GA
2. July 2225, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – 2025 NALEO Conference, Atlanta, GA July 2529, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
3. July 626, 2025 Councilmember Lopez – Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Cambridge, MA
4. July 2429, 2025 Councilmember Phan – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Detective Joshua KelleyEklund
Detective Victor Lemus
Detective William Osborn
Future Items
1. AFrame Sign Ordinance (Public Hearing)
2. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance (Public Hearing)
3. Citywide Zoning Code Update (Study Session)
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 29, 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.
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August 5, 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.
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. LIABILITY CLAIM pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95:
A. Claimant: William Thielman [Workers’ Compensation Claim] B. Claimant: David Lampman [Workers’ Compensation Claim]
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT) Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
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 Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
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: 4 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Appoint Adrian Anguiano Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as the Mayoral Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Adrian Anguiano to the Personnel Board as the mayoral representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Appoint Victorino Bermejo Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Victorino Bermejo to the Arts and Culture Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8. Appoint Dylan Almendral Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Dylan Almendral to the Historic Resources Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
9. Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding LongTerm Solutions to ShortTerm Rentals and City’s Response to the Findings and Recommendations
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding long term solutions to shortterm rentals and authorize the City Manager to deliver the city’s response to the findings and recommendations to the presiding judge of the Superior Court.
11. Agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for OnCall Trash, Weed, Rubbish, Sanitation Abatement, and BoardUp Services for the Planning and Building Agency (Specification No. 25025) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for citywide oncall trash, weeds, rubbish, sanitation abatement and board up services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000 for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12. Agreement with BC Services, Inc. for Collection Agency Services (Specification No. 25040) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BC Services, Inc. to provide collection agency services for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two (2) 1year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc for Maintenance and Support of Citywide Budget Management Software (Specification No. 25020) (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the maintenance and support of Citywide budget management software in an amount not to exceed $585,565, for a term beginning August 15, 2025 and expiring August 14, 2028, with provisions for two (2), oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14. Authorize Funding for One (1) Additional Year for a Learning Management System Agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize funding at reduced subscription fees for one (1) additional year for the agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC, for the Learning Management System (“LMS”) subscription at an annual rate of $30,362, and the addon service of webbased training content at an annual rate of $42,064.
15. Approve Renewal of Citywide Insurance Program and Policies Through Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Arthur J. Gallagher, an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359, Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Programs, and Regulatory Fees for Total Payments Not to Exceed $13,521,649 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and associated programs to ICRMA in an amount not to exceed $9,501,254 for the protection of City assets from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. Excess Liability Program
b. Excess Workers’ Compensation Program
c. Auto Physical Damage Program
d. Property and Equipment Program
e. Crime Program
f. Cyber Program
g. Associated Programs
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, in an amount not to exceed $3,520,395 for ancillary coverages of City’s assets from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. General Liability Buffer Program
b. Workers’ Compensation Buffer Program
c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage (DIC) Program d. Terrorism Insurance Program
e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve the City’s obligation to pay the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359 in Liability and Property Insurance Revenue to utilize the fund balance through the Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 0800900250001) and appropriate spending of the original adopted budget in the same amount from the Liability & Property insurance account (No. 0800905164010). (Requires five affirmative votes)
16. 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).
17. Appropriation Adjustment, Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange, and Construction Contract for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits and Bedford Road at Mainplace Drive (Project Nos. 206959, 206960) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $104,670 in cost reimbursements from the City of Orange into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $104,670 in construction funds for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits Project (No. 206959, 206960)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange for improvements on Main Street within the Orange jurisdiction from Memory Lane to North City Limits.
4. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $792,573, subject to change orders, for the construction of the Main Street Rehabilitation Project (No. 206959, 20 6960), for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and ending upon project completion.
5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $990,716, which includes $792,573 for the construction contract; $118,885 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and $79,258 in project contingency funds for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202558 was filed for Project No. 206959.
18. Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District and authorize the City Manager to enter into subsequent Project Specific Supplemental Agreements as needed for the adjustment of OC Sanitation’s manhole frame and covers as part of City’s Capital Improvement Projects (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19. Resolution and Second Amendment to Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution designating J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the official depository for the City of Santa Ana for two (2) additional years commencing January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS, FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID FUND
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to agreement with J.P.
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMC”) to provide additional banking and related services in the amount of $225,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $787,500 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, October 10, 2025. **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.
1. July 2125, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – 2 Annual AAPI LEAD Summit, Atlanta, GA
2. July 2225, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – 2025 NALEO Conference, Atlanta, GA July 2529, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
3. July 626, 2025 Councilmember Lopez – Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Cambridge, MA
4. July 2429, 2025 Councilmember Phan – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Detective Joshua KelleyEklund
Detective Victor Lemus
Detective William Osborn
Future Items
1. AFrame Sign Ordinance (Public Hearing)
2. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance (Public Hearing)
3. Citywide Zoning Code Update (Study Session)
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 29, 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.
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City Council Meeting Packet
August 5, 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.
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. LIABILITY CLAIM pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95:
A. Claimant: William Thielman [Workers’ Compensation Claim] B. Claimant: David Lampman [Workers’ Compensation Claim]
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT) Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
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 Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
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: 4 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Appoint Adrian Anguiano Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as the Mayoral Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Adrian Anguiano to the Personnel Board as the mayoral representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Appoint Victorino Bermejo Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Victorino Bermejo to the Arts and Culture Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8. Appoint Dylan Almendral Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Dylan Almendral to the Historic Resources Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
9. Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding LongTerm Solutions to ShortTerm Rentals and City’s Response to the Findings and Recommendations
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding long term solutions to shortterm rentals and authorize the City Manager to deliver the city’s response to the findings and recommendations to the presiding judge of the Superior Court.
11. Agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for OnCall Trash, Weed, Rubbish, Sanitation Abatement, and BoardUp Services for the Planning and Building Agency (Specification No. 25025) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for citywide oncall trash, weeds, rubbish, sanitation abatement and board up services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000 for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12. Agreement with BC Services, Inc. for Collection Agency Services (Specification No. 25040) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BC Services, Inc. to provide collection agency services for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two (2) 1year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc for Maintenance and Support of Citywide Budget Management Software (Specification No. 25020) (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the maintenance and support of Citywide budget management software in an amount not to exceed $585,565, for a term beginning August 15, 2025 and expiring August 14, 2028, with provisions for two (2), oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14. Authorize Funding for One (1) Additional Year for a Learning Management System Agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize funding at reduced subscription fees for one (1) additional year for the agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC, for the Learning Management System (“LMS”) subscription at an annual rate of $30,362, and the addon service of webbased training content at an annual rate of $42,064.
15. Approve Renewal of Citywide Insurance Program and Policies Through Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Arthur J. Gallagher, an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359, Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Programs, and Regulatory Fees for Total Payments Not to Exceed $13,521,649 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and associated programs to ICRMA in an amount not to exceed $9,501,254 for the protection of City assets from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. Excess Liability Program
b. Excess Workers’ Compensation Program
c. Auto Physical Damage Program
d. Property and Equipment Program
e. Crime Program
f. Cyber Program
g. Associated Programs
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, in an amount not to exceed $3,520,395 for ancillary coverages of City’s assets from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. General Liability Buffer Program
b. Workers’ Compensation Buffer Program
c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage (DIC) Program d. Terrorism Insurance Program
e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve the City’s obligation to pay the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359 in Liability and Property Insurance Revenue to utilize the fund balance through the Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 0800900250001) and appropriate spending of the original adopted budget in the same amount from the Liability & Property insurance account (No. 0800905164010). (Requires five affirmative votes)
16. 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).
17. Appropriation Adjustment, Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange, and Construction Contract for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits and Bedford Road at Mainplace Drive (Project Nos. 206959, 206960) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $104,670 in cost reimbursements from the City of Orange into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $104,670 in construction funds for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits Project (No. 206959, 206960)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange for improvements on Main Street within the Orange jurisdiction from Memory Lane to North City Limits.
4. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $792,573, subject to change orders, for the construction of the Main Street Rehabilitation Project (No. 206959, 20 6960), for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and ending upon project completion.
5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $990,716, which includes $792,573 for the construction contract; $118,885 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and $79,258 in project contingency funds for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202558 was filed for Project No. 206959.
18. Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District and authorize the City Manager to enter into subsequent Project Specific Supplemental Agreements as needed for the adjustment of OC Sanitation’s manhole frame and covers as part of City’s Capital Improvement Projects (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19. Resolution and Second Amendment to Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution designating J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the official depository for the City of Santa Ana for two (2) additional years commencing January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS, FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID FUND
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to agreement with J.P.
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMC”) to provide additional banking and related services in the amount of $225,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $787,500 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, October 10, 2025. **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.
1. July 2125, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – 2 Annual AAPI LEAD Summit, Atlanta, GA
2. July 2225, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – 2025 NALEO Conference, Atlanta, GA July 2529, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
3. July 626, 2025 Councilmember Lopez – Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Cambridge, MA
4. July 2429, 2025 Councilmember Phan – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Detective Joshua KelleyEklund
Detective Victor Lemus
Detective William Osborn
Future Items
1. AFrame Sign Ordinance (Public Hearing)
2. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance (Public Hearing)
3. Citywide Zoning Code Update (Study Session)
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 29, 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.
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August 5, 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.
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. LIABILITY CLAIM pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95:
A. Claimant: William Thielman [Workers’ Compensation Claim] B. Claimant: David Lampman [Workers’ Compensation Claim]
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT) Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
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 Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
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: 4 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Appoint Adrian Anguiano Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as the Mayoral Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Adrian Anguiano to the Personnel Board as the mayoral representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Appoint Victorino Bermejo Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Victorino Bermejo to the Arts and Culture Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8. Appoint Dylan Almendral Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Dylan Almendral to the Historic Resources Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
9. Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding LongTerm Solutions to ShortTerm Rentals and City’s Response to the Findings and Recommendations
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding long term solutions to shortterm rentals and authorize the City Manager to deliver the city’s response to the findings and recommendations to the presiding judge of the Superior Court.
11. Agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for OnCall Trash, Weed, Rubbish, Sanitation Abatement, and BoardUp Services for the Planning and Building Agency (Specification No. 25025) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for citywide oncall trash, weeds, rubbish, sanitation abatement and board up services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000 for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12. Agreement with BC Services, Inc. for Collection Agency Services (Specification No. 25040) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BC Services, Inc. to provide collection agency services for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two (2) 1year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc for Maintenance and Support of Citywide Budget Management Software (Specification No. 25020) (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the maintenance and support of Citywide budget management software in an amount not to exceed $585,565, for a term beginning August 15, 2025 and expiring August 14, 2028, with provisions for two (2), oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14. Authorize Funding for One (1) Additional Year for a Learning Management System Agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize funding at reduced subscription fees for one (1) additional year for the agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC, for the Learning Management System (“LMS”) subscription at an annual rate of $30,362, and the addon service of webbased training content at an annual rate of $42,064.
15. Approve Renewal of Citywide Insurance Program and Policies Through Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Arthur J. Gallagher, an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359, Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Programs, and Regulatory Fees for Total Payments Not to Exceed $13,521,649 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and associated programs to ICRMA in an amount not to exceed $9,501,254 for the protection of City assets from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. Excess Liability Program
b. Excess Workers’ Compensation Program
c. Auto Physical Damage Program
d. Property and Equipment Program
e. Crime Program
f. Cyber Program
g. Associated Programs
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, in an amount not to exceed $3,520,395 for ancillary coverages of City’s assets from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. General Liability Buffer Program
b. Workers’ Compensation Buffer Program
c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage (DIC) Program d. Terrorism Insurance Program
e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve the City’s obligation to pay the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359 in Liability and Property Insurance Revenue to utilize the fund balance through the Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 0800900250001) and appropriate spending of the original adopted budget in the same amount from the Liability & Property insurance account (No. 0800905164010). (Requires five affirmative votes)
16. 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).
17. Appropriation Adjustment, Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange, and Construction Contract for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits and Bedford Road at Mainplace Drive (Project Nos. 206959, 206960) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $104,670 in cost reimbursements from the City of Orange into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $104,670 in construction funds for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits Project (No. 206959, 206960)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange for improvements on Main Street within the Orange jurisdiction from Memory Lane to North City Limits.
4. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $792,573, subject to change orders, for the construction of the Main Street Rehabilitation Project (No. 206959, 20 6960), for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and ending upon project completion.
5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $990,716, which includes $792,573 for the construction contract; $118,885 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and $79,258 in project contingency funds for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202558 was filed for Project No. 206959.
18. Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District and authorize the City Manager to enter into subsequent Project Specific Supplemental Agreements as needed for the adjustment of OC Sanitation’s manhole frame and covers as part of City’s Capital Improvement Projects (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19. Resolution and Second Amendment to Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution designating J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the official depository for the City of Santa Ana for two (2) additional years commencing January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS, FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID FUND
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to agreement with J.P.
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMC”) to provide additional banking and related services in the amount of $225,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $787,500 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, October 10, 2025. **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.
1. July 2125, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – 2 Annual AAPI LEAD Summit, Atlanta, GA
2. July 2225, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – 2025 NALEO Conference, Atlanta, GA July 2529, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
3. July 626, 2025 Councilmember Lopez – Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Cambridge, MA
4. July 2429, 2025 Councilmember Phan – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Detective Joshua KelleyEklund
Detective Victor Lemus
Detective William Osborn
Future Items
1. AFrame Sign Ordinance (Public Hearing)
2. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance (Public Hearing)
3. Citywide Zoning Code Update (Study Session)
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 29, 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.
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August 5, 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.
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. LIABILITY CLAIM pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95:
A. Claimant: William Thielman [Workers’ Compensation Claim] B. Claimant: David Lampman [Workers’ Compensation Claim]
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT) Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
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 Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
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: 4 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Appoint Adrian Anguiano Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as the Mayoral Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Adrian Anguiano to the Personnel Board as the mayoral representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Appoint Victorino Bermejo Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Victorino Bermejo to the Arts and Culture Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8. Appoint Dylan Almendral Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Dylan Almendral to the Historic Resources Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
9. Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding LongTerm Solutions to ShortTerm Rentals and City’s Response to the Findings and Recommendations
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding long term solutions to shortterm rentals and authorize the City Manager to deliver the city’s response to the findings and recommendations to the presiding judge of the Superior Court.
11. Agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for OnCall Trash, Weed, Rubbish, Sanitation Abatement, and BoardUp Services for the Planning and Building Agency (Specification No. 25025) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for citywide oncall trash, weeds, rubbish, sanitation abatement and board up services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000 for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12. Agreement with BC Services, Inc. for Collection Agency Services (Specification No. 25040) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BC Services, Inc. to provide collection agency services for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two (2) 1year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc for Maintenance and Support of Citywide Budget Management Software (Specification No. 25020) (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the maintenance and support of Citywide budget management software in an amount not to exceed $585,565, for a term beginning August 15, 2025 and expiring August 14, 2028, with provisions for two (2), oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14. Authorize Funding for One (1) Additional Year for a Learning Management System Agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize funding at reduced subscription fees for one (1) additional year for the agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC, for the Learning Management System (“LMS”) subscription at an annual rate of $30,362, and the addon service of webbased training content at an annual rate of $42,064.
15. Approve Renewal of Citywide Insurance Program and Policies Through Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Arthur J. Gallagher, an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359, Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Programs, and Regulatory Fees for Total Payments Not to Exceed $13,521,649 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and associated programs to ICRMA in an amount not to exceed $9,501,254 for the protection of City assets from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. Excess Liability Program
b. Excess Workers’ Compensation Program
c. Auto Physical Damage Program
d. Property and Equipment Program
e. Crime Program
f. Cyber Program
g. Associated Programs
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, in an amount not to exceed $3,520,395 for ancillary coverages of City’s assets from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. General Liability Buffer Program
b. Workers’ Compensation Buffer Program
c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage (DIC) Program d. Terrorism Insurance Program
e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve the City’s obligation to pay the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359 in Liability and Property Insurance Revenue to utilize the fund balance through the Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 0800900250001) and appropriate spending of the original adopted budget in the same amount from the Liability & Property insurance account (No. 0800905164010). (Requires five affirmative votes)
16. 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).
17. Appropriation Adjustment, Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange, and Construction Contract for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits and Bedford Road at Mainplace Drive (Project Nos. 206959, 206960) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $104,670 in cost reimbursements from the City of Orange into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $104,670 in construction funds for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits Project (No. 206959, 206960)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange for improvements on Main Street within the Orange jurisdiction from Memory Lane to North City Limits.
4. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $792,573, subject to change orders, for the construction of the Main Street Rehabilitation Project (No. 206959, 20 6960), for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and ending upon project completion.
5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $990,716, which includes $792,573 for the construction contract; $118,885 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and $79,258 in project contingency funds for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202558 was filed for Project No. 206959.
18. Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District and authorize the City Manager to enter into subsequent Project Specific Supplemental Agreements as needed for the adjustment of OC Sanitation’s manhole frame and covers as part of City’s Capital Improvement Projects (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19. Resolution and Second Amendment to Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution designating J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the official depository for the City of Santa Ana for two (2) additional years commencing January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS, FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID FUND
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to agreement with J.P.
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMC”) to provide additional banking and related services in the amount of $225,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $787,500 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, October 10, 2025. **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.
1. July 2125, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – 2 Annual AAPI LEAD Summit, Atlanta, GA
2. July 2225, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – 2025 NALEO Conference, Atlanta, GA July 2529, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
3. July 626, 2025 Councilmember Lopez – Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Cambridge, MA
4. July 2429, 2025 Councilmember Phan – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Detective Joshua KelleyEklund
Detective Victor Lemus
Detective William Osborn
Future Items
1. AFrame Sign Ordinance (Public Hearing)
2. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance (Public Hearing)
3. Citywide Zoning Code Update (Study Session)
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 29, 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.
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City Council Meeting Packet
August 5, 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.
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. LIABILITY CLAIM pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95:
A. Claimant: William Thielman [Workers’ Compensation Claim] B. Claimant: David Lampman [Workers’ Compensation Claim]
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT) Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
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 Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
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: 4 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Appoint Adrian Anguiano Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as the Mayoral Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Adrian Anguiano to the Personnel Board as the mayoral representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Appoint Victorino Bermejo Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Victorino Bermejo to the Arts and Culture Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8. Appoint Dylan Almendral Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Dylan Almendral to the Historic Resources Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
9. Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding LongTerm Solutions to ShortTerm Rentals and City’s Response to the Findings and Recommendations
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding long term solutions to shortterm rentals and authorize the City Manager to deliver the city’s response to the findings and recommendations to the presiding judge of the Superior Court.
11. Agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for OnCall Trash, Weed, Rubbish, Sanitation Abatement, and BoardUp Services for the Planning and Building Agency (Specification No. 25025) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for citywide oncall trash, weeds, rubbish, sanitation abatement and board up services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000 for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12. Agreement with BC Services, Inc. for Collection Agency Services (Specification No. 25040) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BC Services, Inc. to provide collection agency services for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two (2) 1year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc for Maintenance and Support of Citywide Budget Management Software (Specification No. 25020) (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the maintenance and support of Citywide budget management software in an amount not to exceed $585,565, for a term beginning August 15, 2025 and expiring August 14, 2028, with provisions for two (2), oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14. Authorize Funding for One (1) Additional Year for a Learning Management System Agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize funding at reduced subscription fees for one (1) additional year for the agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC, for the Learning Management System (“LMS”) subscription at an annual rate of $30,362, and the addon service of webbased training content at an annual rate of $42,064.
15. Approve Renewal of Citywide Insurance Program and Policies Through Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Arthur J. Gallagher, an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359, Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Programs, and Regulatory Fees for Total Payments Not to Exceed $13,521,649 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and associated programs to ICRMA in an amount not to exceed $9,501,254 for the protection of City assets from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. Excess Liability Program
b. Excess Workers’ Compensation Program
c. Auto Physical Damage Program
d. Property and Equipment Program
e. Crime Program
f. Cyber Program
g. Associated Programs
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, in an amount not to exceed $3,520,395 for ancillary coverages of City’s assets from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. General Liability Buffer Program
b. Workers’ Compensation Buffer Program
c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage (DIC) Program d. Terrorism Insurance Program
e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve the City’s obligation to pay the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359 in Liability and Property Insurance Revenue to utilize the fund balance through the Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 0800900250001) and appropriate spending of the original adopted budget in the same amount from the Liability & Property insurance account (No. 0800905164010). (Requires five affirmative votes)
16. 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).
17. Appropriation Adjustment, Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange, and Construction Contract for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits and Bedford Road at Mainplace Drive (Project Nos. 206959, 206960) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $104,670 in cost reimbursements from the City of Orange into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $104,670 in construction funds for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits Project (No. 206959, 206960)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange for improvements on Main Street within the Orange jurisdiction from Memory Lane to North City Limits.
4. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $792,573, subject to change orders, for the construction of the Main Street Rehabilitation Project (No. 206959, 20 6960), for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and ending upon project completion.
5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $990,716, which includes $792,573 for the construction contract; $118,885 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and $79,258 in project contingency funds for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202558 was filed for Project No. 206959.
18. Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District and authorize the City Manager to enter into subsequent Project Specific Supplemental Agreements as needed for the adjustment of OC Sanitation’s manhole frame and covers as part of City’s Capital Improvement Projects (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19. Resolution and Second Amendment to Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution designating J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the official depository for the City of Santa Ana for two (2) additional years commencing January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS, FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID FUND
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to agreement with J.P.
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMC”) to provide additional banking and related services in the amount of $225,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $787,500 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, October 10, 2025. **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.
1. July 2125, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – 2 Annual AAPI LEAD Summit, Atlanta, GA
2. July 2225, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – 2025 NALEO Conference, Atlanta, GA July 2529, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
3. July 626, 2025 Councilmember Lopez – Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Cambridge, MA
4. July 2429, 2025 Councilmember Phan – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Detective Joshua KelleyEklund
Detective Victor Lemus
Detective William Osborn
Future Items
1. AFrame Sign Ordinance (Public Hearing)
2. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance (Public Hearing)
3. Citywide Zoning Code Update (Study Session)
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 29, 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.
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August 5, 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:
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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.
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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.
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. LIABILITY CLAIM pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95:
A. Claimant: William Thielman [Workers’ Compensation Claim] B. Claimant: David Lampman [Workers’ Compensation Claim]
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT) Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
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 Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
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: 4 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Appoint Adrian Anguiano Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as the Mayoral Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Adrian Anguiano to the Personnel Board as the mayoral representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Appoint Victorino Bermejo Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Victorino Bermejo to the Arts and Culture Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8. Appoint Dylan Almendral Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Dylan Almendral to the Historic Resources Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
9. Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding LongTerm Solutions to ShortTerm Rentals and City’s Response to the Findings and Recommendations
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding long term solutions to shortterm rentals and authorize the City Manager to deliver the city’s response to the findings and recommendations to the presiding judge of the Superior Court.
11. Agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for OnCall Trash, Weed, Rubbish, Sanitation Abatement, and BoardUp Services for the Planning and Building Agency (Specification No. 25025) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for citywide oncall trash, weeds, rubbish, sanitation abatement and board up services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000 for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12. Agreement with BC Services, Inc. for Collection Agency Services (Specification No. 25040) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BC Services, Inc. to provide collection agency services for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two (2) 1year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc for Maintenance and Support of Citywide Budget Management Software (Specification No. 25020) (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the maintenance and support of Citywide budget management software in an amount not to exceed $585,565, for a term beginning August 15, 2025 and expiring August 14, 2028, with provisions for two (2), oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14. Authorize Funding for One (1) Additional Year for a Learning Management System Agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize funding at reduced subscription fees for one (1) additional year for the agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC, for the Learning Management System (“LMS”) subscription at an annual rate of $30,362, and the addon service of webbased training content at an annual rate of $42,064.
15. Approve Renewal of Citywide Insurance Program and Policies Through Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Arthur J. Gallagher, an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359, Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Programs, and Regulatory Fees for Total Payments Not to Exceed $13,521,649 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and associated programs to ICRMA in an amount not to exceed $9,501,254 for the protection of City assets from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. Excess Liability Program
b. Excess Workers’ Compensation Program
c. Auto Physical Damage Program
d. Property and Equipment Program
e. Crime Program
f. Cyber Program
g. Associated Programs
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, in an amount not to exceed $3,520,395 for ancillary coverages of City’s assets from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. General Liability Buffer Program
b. Workers’ Compensation Buffer Program
c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage (DIC) Program d. Terrorism Insurance Program
e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve the City’s obligation to pay the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359 in Liability and Property Insurance Revenue to utilize the fund balance through the Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 0800900250001) and appropriate spending of the original adopted budget in the same amount from the Liability & Property insurance account (No. 0800905164010). (Requires five affirmative votes)
16. 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).
17. Appropriation Adjustment, Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange, and Construction Contract for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits and Bedford Road at Mainplace Drive (Project Nos. 206959, 206960) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $104,670 in cost reimbursements from the City of Orange into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $104,670 in construction funds for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits Project (No. 206959, 206960)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange for improvements on Main Street within the Orange jurisdiction from Memory Lane to North City Limits.
4. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $792,573, subject to change orders, for the construction of the Main Street Rehabilitation Project (No. 206959, 20 6960), for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and ending upon project completion.
5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $990,716, which includes $792,573 for the construction contract; $118,885 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and $79,258 in project contingency funds for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202558 was filed for Project No. 206959.
18. Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District and authorize the City Manager to enter into subsequent Project Specific Supplemental Agreements as needed for the adjustment of OC Sanitation’s manhole frame and covers as part of City’s Capital Improvement Projects (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19. Resolution and Second Amendment to Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution designating J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the official depository for the City of Santa Ana for two (2) additional years commencing January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS, FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID FUND
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to agreement with J.P.
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMC”) to provide additional banking and related services in the amount of $225,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $787,500 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, October 10, 2025. **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.
1. July 2125, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – 2 Annual AAPI LEAD Summit, Atlanta, GA
2. July 2225, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – 2025 NALEO Conference, Atlanta, GA July 2529, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
3. July 626, 2025 Councilmember Lopez – Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Cambridge, MA
4. July 2429, 2025 Councilmember Phan – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Detective Joshua KelleyEklund
Detective Victor Lemus
Detective William Osborn
Future Items
1. AFrame Sign Ordinance (Public Hearing)
2. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance (Public Hearing)
3. Citywide Zoning Code Update (Study Session)
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 29, 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.
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August 5, 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.
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. LIABILITY CLAIM pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95:
A. Claimant: William Thielman [Workers’ Compensation Claim] B. Claimant: David Lampman [Workers’ Compensation Claim]
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT) Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
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 Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
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: 4 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Appoint Adrian Anguiano Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as the Mayoral Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Adrian Anguiano to the Personnel Board as the mayoral representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Appoint Victorino Bermejo Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Victorino Bermejo to the Arts and Culture Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8. Appoint Dylan Almendral Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Dylan Almendral to the Historic Resources Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
9. Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding LongTerm Solutions to ShortTerm Rentals and City’s Response to the Findings and Recommendations
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding long term solutions to shortterm rentals and authorize the City Manager to deliver the city’s response to the findings and recommendations to the presiding judge of the Superior Court.
11. Agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for OnCall Trash, Weed, Rubbish, Sanitation Abatement, and BoardUp Services for the Planning and Building Agency (Specification No. 25025) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for citywide oncall trash, weeds, rubbish, sanitation abatement and board up services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000 for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12. Agreement with BC Services, Inc. for Collection Agency Services (Specification No. 25040) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BC Services, Inc. to provide collection agency services for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two (2) 1year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc for Maintenance and Support of Citywide Budget Management Software (Specification No. 25020) (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the maintenance and support of Citywide budget management software in an amount not to exceed $585,565, for a term beginning August 15, 2025 and expiring August 14, 2028, with provisions for two (2), oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14. Authorize Funding for One (1) Additional Year for a Learning Management System Agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize funding at reduced subscription fees for one (1) additional year for the agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC, for the Learning Management System (“LMS”) subscription at an annual rate of $30,362, and the addon service of webbased training content at an annual rate of $42,064.
15. Approve Renewal of Citywide Insurance Program and Policies Through Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Arthur J. Gallagher, an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359, Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Programs, and Regulatory Fees for Total Payments Not to Exceed $13,521,649 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and associated programs to ICRMA in an amount not to exceed $9,501,254 for the protection of City assets from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. Excess Liability Program
b. Excess Workers’ Compensation Program
c. Auto Physical Damage Program
d. Property and Equipment Program
e. Crime Program
f. Cyber Program
g. Associated Programs
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, in an amount not to exceed $3,520,395 for ancillary coverages of City’s assets from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. General Liability Buffer Program
b. Workers’ Compensation Buffer Program
c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage (DIC) Program d. Terrorism Insurance Program
e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve the City’s obligation to pay the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359 in Liability and Property Insurance Revenue to utilize the fund balance through the Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 0800900250001) and appropriate spending of the original adopted budget in the same amount from the Liability & Property insurance account (No. 0800905164010). (Requires five affirmative votes)
16. 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).
17. Appropriation Adjustment, Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange, and Construction Contract for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits and Bedford Road at Mainplace Drive (Project Nos. 206959, 206960) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $104,670 in cost reimbursements from the City of Orange into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $104,670 in construction funds for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits Project (No. 206959, 206960)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange for improvements on Main Street within the Orange jurisdiction from Memory Lane to North City Limits.
4. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $792,573, subject to change orders, for the construction of the Main Street Rehabilitation Project (No. 206959, 20 6960), for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and ending upon project completion.
5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $990,716, which includes $792,573 for the construction contract; $118,885 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and $79,258 in project contingency funds for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202558 was filed for Project No. 206959.
18. Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District and authorize the City Manager to enter into subsequent Project Specific Supplemental Agreements as needed for the adjustment of OC Sanitation’s manhole frame and covers as part of City’s Capital Improvement Projects (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19. Resolution and Second Amendment to Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution designating J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the official depository for the City of Santa Ana for two (2) additional years commencing January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS, FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID FUND
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to agreement with J.P.
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMC”) to provide additional banking and related services in the amount of $225,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $787,500 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, October 10, 2025. **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.
1. July 2125, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – 2 Annual AAPI LEAD Summit, Atlanta, GA
2. July 2225, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – 2025 NALEO Conference, Atlanta, GA July 2529, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
3. July 626, 2025 Councilmember Lopez – Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Cambridge, MA
4. July 2429, 2025 Councilmember Phan – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Detective Joshua KelleyEklund
Detective Victor Lemus
Detective William Osborn
Future Items
1. AFrame Sign Ordinance (Public Hearing)
2. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance (Public Hearing)
3. Citywide Zoning Code Update (Study Session)
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 29, 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.
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August 5, 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.
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. LIABILITY CLAIM pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95:
A. Claimant: William Thielman [Workers’ Compensation Claim] B. Claimant: David Lampman [Workers’ Compensation Claim]
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT) Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
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 Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
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: 4 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Appoint Adrian Anguiano Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as the Mayoral Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Adrian Anguiano to the Personnel Board as the mayoral representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Appoint Victorino Bermejo Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Victorino Bermejo to the Arts and Culture Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8. Appoint Dylan Almendral Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Dylan Almendral to the Historic Resources Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
9. Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding LongTerm Solutions to ShortTerm Rentals and City’s Response to the Findings and Recommendations
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding long term solutions to shortterm rentals and authorize the City Manager to deliver the city’s response to the findings and recommendations to the presiding judge of the Superior Court.
11. Agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for OnCall Trash, Weed, Rubbish, Sanitation Abatement, and BoardUp Services for the Planning and Building Agency (Specification No. 25025) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for citywide oncall trash, weeds, rubbish, sanitation abatement and board up services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000 for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12. Agreement with BC Services, Inc. for Collection Agency Services (Specification No. 25040) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BC Services, Inc. to provide collection agency services for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two (2) 1year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc for Maintenance and Support of Citywide Budget Management Software (Specification No. 25020) (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the maintenance and support of Citywide budget management software in an amount not to exceed $585,565, for a term beginning August 15, 2025 and expiring August 14, 2028, with provisions for two (2), oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14. Authorize Funding for One (1) Additional Year for a Learning Management System Agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize funding at reduced subscription fees for one (1) additional year for the agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC, for the Learning Management System (“LMS”) subscription at an annual rate of $30,362, and the addon service of webbased training content at an annual rate of $42,064.
15. Approve Renewal of Citywide Insurance Program and Policies Through Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Arthur J. Gallagher, an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359, Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Programs, and Regulatory Fees for Total Payments Not to Exceed $13,521,649 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and associated programs to ICRMA in an amount not to exceed $9,501,254 for the protection of City assets from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. Excess Liability Program
b. Excess Workers’ Compensation Program
c. Auto Physical Damage Program
d. Property and Equipment Program
e. Crime Program
f. Cyber Program
g. Associated Programs
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, in an amount not to exceed $3,520,395 for ancillary coverages of City’s assets from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. General Liability Buffer Program
b. Workers’ Compensation Buffer Program
c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage (DIC) Program d. Terrorism Insurance Program
e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve the City’s obligation to pay the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359 in Liability and Property Insurance Revenue to utilize the fund balance through the Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 0800900250001) and appropriate spending of the original adopted budget in the same amount from the Liability & Property insurance account (No. 0800905164010). (Requires five affirmative votes)
16. 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).
17. Appropriation Adjustment, Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange, and Construction Contract for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits and Bedford Road at Mainplace Drive (Project Nos. 206959, 206960) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $104,670 in cost reimbursements from the City of Orange into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $104,670 in construction funds for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits Project (No. 206959, 206960)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange for improvements on Main Street within the Orange jurisdiction from Memory Lane to North City Limits.
4. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $792,573, subject to change orders, for the construction of the Main Street Rehabilitation Project (No. 206959, 20 6960), for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and ending upon project completion.
5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $990,716, which includes $792,573 for the construction contract; $118,885 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and $79,258 in project contingency funds for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202558 was filed for Project No. 206959.
18. Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District and authorize the City Manager to enter into subsequent Project Specific Supplemental Agreements as needed for the adjustment of OC Sanitation’s manhole frame and covers as part of City’s Capital Improvement Projects (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19. Resolution and Second Amendment to Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution designating J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the official depository for the City of Santa Ana for two (2) additional years commencing January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS, FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID FUND
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to agreement with J.P.
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMC”) to provide additional banking and related services in the amount of $225,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $787,500 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, October 10, 2025. **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.
1. July 2125, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – 2 Annual AAPI LEAD Summit, Atlanta, GA
2. July 2225, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – 2025 NALEO Conference, Atlanta, GA July 2529, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
3. July 626, 2025 Councilmember Lopez – Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Cambridge, MA
4. July 2429, 2025 Councilmember Phan – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Detective Joshua KelleyEklund
Detective Victor Lemus
Detective William Osborn
Future Items
1. AFrame Sign Ordinance (Public Hearing)
2. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance (Public Hearing)
3. Citywide Zoning Code Update (Study Session)
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 29, 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.
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August 5, 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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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:
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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.
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. LIABILITY CLAIM pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.95:
A. Claimant: William Thielman [Workers’ Compensation Claim] B. Claimant: David Lampman [Workers’ Compensation Claim]
2. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT) Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider, Executive Director of Human Resources Employee Organizations:
Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)
Santa Ana Middle Management / Administrative Management Association (SAMA)
Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)
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 Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
3. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
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: 4 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Appoint Adrian Anguiano Nominated by Mayor Amezcua as the Mayoral Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Adrian Anguiano to the Personnel Board as the mayoral representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Appoint Victorino Bermejo Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Arts and Culture Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Victorino Bermejo to the Arts and Culture Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
8. Appoint Dylan Almendral Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Historic Resources Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Dylan Almendral to the Historic Resources Commission as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
9. Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding LongTerm Solutions to ShortTerm Rentals and City’s Response to the Findings and Recommendations
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file the Orange County Grand Jury’s investigative report, findings, and recommendations regarding long term solutions to shortterm rentals and authorize the City Manager to deliver the city’s response to the findings and recommendations to the presiding judge of the Superior Court.
11. Agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for OnCall Trash, Weed, Rubbish, Sanitation Abatement, and BoardUp Services for the Planning and Building Agency (Specification No. 25025) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements with SLS Property Solutions, Inc., Real Estate Consulting & Services, Inc., Quality Sprayers, Inc., and Hunter Consulting, Inc. DBA HCI Environmental & Engineering Services for citywide oncall trash, weeds, rubbish, sanitation abatement and board up services in an aggregate amount not to exceed $450,000 for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2025XXX).
12. Agreement with BC Services, Inc. for Collection Agency Services (Specification No. 25040) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BC Services, Inc. to provide collection agency services for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and expiring August 4, 2028, with provisions for two (2) 1year extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
13. Agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc for Maintenance and Support of Citywide Budget Management Software (Specification No. 25020) (General Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Euna Solutions, Inc. for the maintenance and support of Citywide budget management software in an amount not to exceed $585,565, for a term beginning August 15, 2025 and expiring August 14, 2028, with provisions for two (2), oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
14. Authorize Funding for One (1) Additional Year for a Learning Management System Agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize funding at reduced subscription fees for one (1) additional year for the agreement with Meridian Knowledge Solutions, LLC, for the Learning Management System (“LMS”) subscription at an annual rate of $30,362, and the addon service of webbased training content at an annual rate of $42,064.
15. Approve Renewal of Citywide Insurance Program and Policies Through Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA) and Arthur J. Gallagher, an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359, Associated Insurance Premiums, Costs, Programs, and Regulatory Fees for Total Payments Not to Exceed $13,521,649 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums and associated programs to ICRMA in an amount not to exceed $9,501,254 for the protection of City assets from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. Excess Liability Program
b. Excess Workers’ Compensation Program
c. Auto Physical Damage Program
d. Property and Equipment Program
e. Crime Program
f. Cyber Program
g. Associated Programs
2. Authorize the City Manager to approve payment of insurance premiums to Arthur J. Gallagher, Broker, in an amount not to exceed $3,520,395 for ancillary coverages of City’s assets from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 including but not limited to:
a. General Liability Buffer Program
b. Workers’ Compensation Buffer Program
c. Earth Movement & Flood and Difference in Coverage (DIC) Program d. Terrorism Insurance Program
e. Underground Storage Tank and Environmental Program
3. Authorize the City Manager to approve the City’s obligation to pay the State of California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) estimated assessment in the amount not to exceed $500,000.
4. Approve an Appropriation Adjustment of $1,345,359 in Liability and Property Insurance Revenue to utilize the fund balance through the Prior Year Carryforward revenue account (No. 0800900250001) and appropriate spending of the original adopted budget in the same amount from the Liability & Property insurance account (No. 0800905164010). (Requires five affirmative votes)
16. 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).
17. Appropriation Adjustment, Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange, and Construction Contract for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits and Bedford Road at Mainplace Drive (Project Nos. 206959, 206960) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $104,670 in cost reimbursements from the City of Orange into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $104,670 in construction funds for the Main Street Rehabilitation Project from Memory Lane to North City Limits Project (No. 206959, 206960)
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Orange for improvements on Main Street within the Orange jurisdiction from Memory Lane to North City Limits.
4. Award a construction contract to All American Asphalt, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $792,573, subject to change orders, for the construction of the Main Street Rehabilitation Project (No. 206959, 20 6960), for a term beginning August 5, 2025 and ending upon project completion.
5. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $990,716, which includes $792,573 for the construction contract; $118,885 for contract administration, inspection, and testing; and $79,258 in project contingency funds for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202558 was filed for Project No. 206959.
18. Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve a Master Reimbursement Agreement with Orange County Sanitation District and authorize the City Manager to enter into subsequent Project Specific Supplemental Agreements as needed for the adjustment of OC Sanitation’s manhole frame and covers as part of City’s Capital Improvement Projects (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
19. Resolution and Second Amendment to Agreement with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution designating J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. as the official depository for the City of Santa Ana for two (2) additional years commencing January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DESIGNATING JP MORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS THE DEPOSITORY FOR CITY OF SANTA ANA FUNDS, FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL YEARS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2028, AND DESIGNATING SIGNATORIES AUTHORIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF WITHDRAWAL OF SAID FUND
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a second amendment to agreement with J.P.
Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMC”) to provide additional banking and related services in the amount of $225,000, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $787,500 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2025 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, October 10, 2025. **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.
1. July 2125, 2025 Councilmember Bacerra – 2 Annual AAPI LEAD Summit, Atlanta, GA
2. July 2225, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – 2025 NALEO Conference, Atlanta, GA July 2529, 2025 Councilmember Hernandez – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
3. July 626, 2025 Councilmember Lopez – Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education, Cambridge, MA
4. July 2429, 2025 Councilmember Phan – Sister City Partnership Event, Sahuayo, Michoacán
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
In Memory of
Detective Joshua KelleyEklund
Detective Victor Lemus
Detective William Osborn
Future Items
1. AFrame Sign Ordinance (Public Hearing)
2. Group/Sober Living Homes Ordinance (Public Hearing)
3. Citywide Zoning Code Update (Study Session)
POSTING STATEMENT: On July 29, 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.
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CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4 :00 P.M.
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 P.M.
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:07 P.M.
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
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra and Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmembers Hernandez and Penaloza arrived during Closed Session.
Councilmember Lopez was absent.
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ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
MINUTES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
MINUTES: None.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:08 P.M.
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. 30-2020-01124174 B. Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2024-01436141
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 Middle Management/Administrative 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 Full -Time Employees Unit (SEIU)
5. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NE GOTIATOR 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, Part- Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS)
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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
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 6:08 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tem
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Alvaro Nuñez
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Penaloza, and Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmember Lopez was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Public Works Executive Director Nabil Saba
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Angie Aparicio
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced Agenda Item No. 9, Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and Implementation Services , has been removed from consideration per staff recommendation.
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CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Mayor Amezcua proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua presented a proclamation 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
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez presented certifi cates of recognition recognizing Chicanxs Unidxs for exceptional services to the community.
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra recognizing Orange County Fire Authority’s Best and Bravest Outstanding Contributions to the Community
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra presented certificates of recognition 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
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan presented a proclamation 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.
MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported that for Item No. 1A, City of Santa Ana v. Orange County Association for Mental Health, et al., the City Council voted 4- 0 (Councilmembers Hernandez, Lopez, and Penaloza absent) to enter an agreement to resolve the case without cost to the City. For Item No. 1B, Arch Insurance Company v. City of Santa Ana , she reported the Council voted 4 -0 ( Councilmembers Hernandez, Lopez, and Penaloza absent ) to settle the case for $340,000.
City Attorney Carvalho reported that for Item No. 6, City Council voted unanimously 6-0 (Councilmember Lopez absent) to join the City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles, and nine other cities that intervened on behalf of their residents in the Vasquez Perdomo v. Noem case.
RECESS
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council meeting and convened the Housing Authority meeting to order at 7:06 P.M.
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RECONVENE
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council meeting to order at 7:08 P.M.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: (15) Agenda Item No. 15 and five (5) non-agenda comments.
The following speakers addressed the City Council in-person:
1. Quinn Tran spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
2. Jaydelyn Verdin spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
3. Jadeley V erdin spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
4. Jaime Fernandez spoke regarding giving affordable dental care to the community.
5. Amalia Mejia requested clarification and expressed concern regarding the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
6. Joe Saladino spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
7. David Pulido spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15) and requested justice for Noe Rodriguez.
8. Kayla Asato spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
9. Isuri Ramos, Chispa, spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
10. Emma Gottfried spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15) and requested justice for Noe Rodriguez.
11. Matthew Compton spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15) and requested justice for Noe Rodriguez.
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12. Vincent spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15) and requested justice for Noe Rodriguez.
13. Erika Armenta (translation: Spanish) requested justice for Noe Rodriguez and spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
14. Abraham Quintana spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15) and requested justice for Noe Rodriguez.
15. Carl Benninger spoke regarding potential solutions and streamlining the process to citizenship and spoke regarding the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
16. Andrea Meza spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
17. Danielle Cano spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
18. Carlos Perea commended the Council regarding Closed Session Item No. 6 and spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
19. Zury spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
20. Dylan Thompson spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
21. Adriana Alvarez spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
22. America Najera spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
23. Francisco Gomez expressed gratitude to Mayor Amezcua for her continued efforts within the community and extended heartfelt sentiments to the Santa Ana Police Department for their service.
The following speakers addressed the City Council via teleconference:
24. Nina Jirik spoke regarding the proclamation proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month and Washington Square Park.
25. Tiffany Bailey, ACLU SoCal, spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
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26. Marlenne Ortega spoke in opposition to the proposed amendments related to the Police Oversight Commission ordinance (Agenda Item No. 15).
27. Dale Helvig expressed gratitude to Councilmember Phan’s comments honoring Nabil Saba and appreciation for Carl Benninger’s public comment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 14 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
MINUTES: At 8:18 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.
Councilmember Phan recused herself from Agenda Item No. 12 as the listed entity , Olive Crest, is a client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker, and left the dais at 8:20 P.M., returning at 8:21 P.M.
Councilmember Hernandez briefly spoke in support of Agenda item No. 12.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5 through 24, with the exception of Item No. 9 removed by staff, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
The motion carried, 6001, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA ,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ ,
MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
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.
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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 SelfS ufficiency Program) setting the terms for the sharing of resources and expenses associated with the operations of a comprehensive OneS top center, for a threey ear term expiring June 30, 2028, and authorize the City Manager to execute amendments during the term that adjust shared operational expenses and make nons ubstantive 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 (Core Agreement No. A-2025-116).
2. Approve a second amendment to Sub L ease 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 nons ubstantive 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-2025-117).
8. Agreement with PlanetBids, LLC for eProcurement Bidding Platform Module Services (Specification No. 25-045) (General Fund and Non-General 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), oney ear extension (Agreement No. A- 2025-118).
9. Agreements with Graviton Consulting Services, Inc. and Oracle Corp. for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Software and Implementation Services (Specification No. 23-132) (Non-General 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 threey ear term beginning September 1, 2025, with seven optional one y ear renewals, in an aggregate
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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. A202 5 XXX).
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 35m onth term beginning August 1, 2025, and expiring June 30, 2028 (Agreement No. A 2025XX X).
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. A202 5 XX X).
MINUTES: Item No. 9 removed by staff. No action taken.
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 below r eferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A -2025-119 and A -2025-120). [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. 20252 8 and 2025 30 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)
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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. 2025 -033 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. 2025 -03 to Facilitate the Construction of a Fifteen-Unit Multi -Family Residential Development, Including Three Units Proposed as Affordable to Very Low-Income 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. 2025 03 ;
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025 -034 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 2025 0 3 TO ALLOW A FIFTEEN UNI T MULTI F AMILY
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWI NCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2130 E. FOURTH STREET (APN: 400091 23) ; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with Olive Crest, with a 55 y ear covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a fifteen uni t multif amily residential development, including three units proposed as affordable to very low i ncome households, at the property located at 2130 E. Fourth Street (Agreement No. A-2025-121).
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 12, as part of the Consent Calendar , seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
The motion carried, 5011, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, MAYOR PRO
TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN (recusal)
COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ
Status: 5 – 0 – 1 – 1 – Pass
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. 2025 -035 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
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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. 2025 -036 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**
MINUTES: At 8:21 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered.
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. NS -XXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING SECTIONS 2 660 26 69 OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION), ARTICLE IV, DIVISION 16 OF THE SANTA
ANA MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING A POLICE COMMISSION
MINUTES: Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez and Senior Assistant City Attorney Tamara Bogosian gave a presentation regarding the Police Oversight Commission ordinance proposed amendments.
Independent Oversight Director T. Jack Morse spoke regarding his previous experience with an audit vs. an investigatory model.
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Mayor Amezcua inquired why the AdHoc Committee was formed and who was part and present at the AdHoc Committee meetings.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho spoke regarding new staff exploring the issues in the ordinance, and stated the AdHoc Committee was formed per staff’s request not at the direction of the Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez inquired regarding potential litigation.
Independent Oversight Director Morse clarified his role regarding litigation.
City Attorney Carvalho spoke regarding the Culichi Town incident and potential misinformation.
Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the City’s Citizen Police Academy.
Police Chief Robert Rodriguez provided information regarding the Police Department’s divisions, programs, facilities, and the importance of building a positive relationship with the community.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding police oversight, an officer involved shooting of his family member, police brutality, and a potential conflict of interest.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to leave the ordinance as is , seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez.
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan inquired regarding internal affairs investigation protocols, dual track investigations, differentiating which provisions are required by federal and state law and City policies, and the number of complaints recei ved annually.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Bogosian confirmed that state law dictates each jurisdiction must have a complaint policy in place and the City’s municipal code dictates that the Internal Affairs division investigates the complaints.
Chief Rodriguez clarified that three concurrent investigations are required when an officer involved shooting occurs.
Mayor Amezcua inquired regarding the three oversight models and which exposes the City to the most liability and confidentiality.
Independent Oversight Director Morse spoke regarding the three oversight models:
investigatory model, audit model, and the hybrid, and the confidentiality clause in the ordinance.
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Senior Assistant City Attorney Bogosian spoke regarding the eight categori es of records that would be subject to disclosure circumstances which would allow officer personnel records to be disclosable under the California Public Records Act: Officer involved shooting resulting in death, use of force resulting in great bodily injury, sustained finding of dishonesty, sexual assault, unlawful arrest or search, failure to intervene against another officer that is clearly using excessive force, in custody deaths, and unlawful activities that interfere with First Amendment Assemblies.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding a conflict within the ordinance and the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBR), his preference of the auditor monitor model, the importance of due process, and training for commissioners.
City Attorney Carvalho spoke regarding staff t urnover since the original ordinance was drafted.
Mayor Amezcua commented on how the City operates under a City Manager form of government and that the original ordinance language granted the Police Oversight Director authority that conflicted with the City Manager's authority under the City Charter.
Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez inquired regarding a pending case out of Los Angeles County and requested to postpone the item and direct staff to return in 60 days with a revised version of the ordinance, drafted in partnership with the Police Oversight Commission, Police Oversight Director, City Staff, and community stakeholders, in an open forum.
Mayor Amezcua inquired regarding input at public community meetings and meetings with staff regarding the drafting of the initial ordinance and expressed hesitation to a joint meeting due to commissioners’ previous comments about filing complaints.
Assistant City Attorney Martinez spoke regarding a memo he drafted to the Police Oversight Commissioners reminding them of the importance of impartiality.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez moved to push the item for 60 days and direct staff to return in 60 days with a revised version of the ordinance, drafted in partnership with the Police Oversight Commission, Police Oversight Director, City Staff, and community stakeholders, in an open forum, seconded by Mayor Amzecua.
MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nuñez spoke of the importance of interagency collaboration and reported the special joint meeting could be held in the City Council chamber.
Councilmember Bacerra requested clarification regarding what amendments were being recommended by the Council.
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Councilmember Hernandez spoke regarding a June 9th mutual aid incident involving various law enforcement agencies including the Santa Ana Police Department, and noted that the nonprofit policescorecard.org reports that from 2013
to 2023 the Santa Ana Police Department has had 20 officer involved deaths, 268 misconduct complaints, and he spoke of the importance of accountability.
Councilmember Phan inquired regarding any legal restriction preventing the City from following both the auditing and investigative model, POBR’s one- year statute of limitations, ramifications of a potential POBR violation, and the importance of due process. She stated that there is no state law preventing the Council from having authority over the oversight director if the Charter were amended and she asked for the reason staff recommended to strike Section 2- 665(a). She inquired regarding limitations the commission might have towards educating the public about the complaint process.
City Manager Nuñez stated the strike out allows administrative authority to return to the City Manager to ensure proper policies are implemented within the department.
City Attorney Carvalho spoke regarding the difference between a legislative body providing the public information versus aggressive advocacy.
Councilmember Phan suggested the joint meeting be a study session, so the entire Council can provide input.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke regarding section 2- 665(B)4 and the ramifications of potentially striking “sustained findings” from the section.
SECOND SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the ordinance as presented with the following amendments, Section 2-665(a) add back in stricken language up to “City Manager,” Section 2-665(b)(3) strike “results in death,” and Section 2-665(b)(4) strike “with sustained findings.”
Councilmember Penaloza spoke regarding the importance of training for the oversight commissioners and inquired how changes to the confidentially section 2- 663 would affect the information being provided to the commissioners and the public.
MOTION: At 11:04 P.M., Mayor Amezcua moved to continue the meeting until 11:30 P.M., seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to continue the meeting until Item No. 15 is concluded, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
Councilmember Penaloza withdrew his second from Mayor Amezcua’s motion to continue the meeting until 11:30 P.M. Councilmember Phan seconded Mayor Amezcua’s motion.
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SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to continue the meeting until Item No. 15 is concluded, seconded by Councilmember Penaloza.
The substitute motion carried, 4201, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM
VAZQUEZ
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ
Status: 4 – 2 – 0 – 1 – Pass
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the importance that the City maintain a positive relationship with the City’s police officers and how the oversight commission would be affected if an officer were to file a lawsuit against the City.
Senior Assistant City Attorney Bogosian spoke regarding the ongoing litigation between the City of Los Angeles and one of their officers.
SECOND SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the ordinance as presented with the following amendments, Section 2-665(a) add back in stricken language up to “City Manager ,” Section 2 -665(b)(3) strike “results in death ,” and Section 2 -665(b)(4) strike “with sustained findings,” seconded by Mayor Amezcua,
The second substitute motion failed, 3301, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ
Status: 3 – 3 – 0 – 1 – Fail
SUBSTITUTE MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez moved to review the ordinance at a joint special meeting with the Police Oversight Commission, Police Oversight Director, and the City Council, in 60 days before which all members shall have met with the City Manager, City Attorney, P olice Oversight Director, and Police Chief, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The substitute motion passed, 6001, by the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
**END OF BUSINES CALENDAR**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nuñez spoke regarding the sympathy strike with the City’s waste collector company that affected residents’ trash pick-up and disclosed that all waste would be picked up by the end of the week.
Mayor Amezcua requested reimbursement to constituents f or the delay in waste collection.
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.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez expressed pride in the City’s decision to join the City of Los Angeles in its litigation against the U.S. President and ICE raids. He acknowledged the strength and unity of the community during this time and extended an invitation to the public to attend Musica Migra on July 24, 2025 at La Santa Park.
He highlighted the upcoming openings of the Delhi Library and Jerome Park and offered an apology on behalf of guests at the meeting for their behavior.
Councilmember Penaloza thanked city staff for their efforts in tonight’s meeting, echoed Mayor Amezcua’s comments on reimbursements to constituents, and reminded the community about Movies in the Park for the summer and National Night Out , and wished his wife a happy birthday.
Councilmember Phan thanked staff and the community for participating in the 4 th of
July event at Centennial Park, congratulated Director Nabil Saba on his retirement, and invited the community to Memorial Park for National Night Out.
Councilmember Bacerra echoed remarks regarding reimbursement to constituents affected by waste collection delays . He announced upcoming community office hours on August 2, 2025, at Adams Park. He thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for organizing the Movies in the Park events , inquired whether officers are currently under investigation in connection with the death of Noe Rodriguez , and requested an update on the status of the investigation.
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Councilmember Hernandez thanked City staff for their work in organizing the meeting, echoed Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez’s remarks regarding constituents’ behaviors, and recognized resident Eileen Constance Marcel Falkner in celebration of her 99 th birthday.
Mayor Amezcua thanked City Attorney Carvalho for her continued efforts in engaging with the community and upholding the City’s charter, announced Coffee with the Mayor scheduled for August 2, 2025, at the Santa Ana Zoo, and extended early birth day wishes to Parks and Recreation Director Hawk Scott . She expressed concern to the City Attorney and City Manager regarding three hostile work environment complaints filed against Councilmember Hernandez and formally requested the matter be investigated and addressed in accordance with the City’s Code of Ethics.
Police Chief Robert Rodriguez confirmed the officers in regards to Noe Rodriguez’s death are under investigation by the Attorney General’s Office in accordance with Assembly Bill 1506 and clarified the Attorney General does not provide case updates during ongoing investigations.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting at 11:37 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk
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Staff Report
August 5, 2025
TOPIC: Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report
AGENDA TITLE
Receive and File Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for January Through June 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
The Boards and Commissions Attendance Report is prepared biannually to inform the City Council regarding member attendance at board and commission meetings. This report covers the period of January through June 2025.
Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code Section (SAMC) 2-326(c), if a member of a board or commission absents themselves from two regular meetings of such board or commission, consecutively, unless by permission of such board or commission expressed in its official minutes, or fails to attend at least one-half of the regular meetings of such board or commission within a calendar year, or is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, or ceases to be a resident of the City, the office shall become vacant and shall be so declared by the City Council.
Should the City Council find that any member of a board or commission meets the above noted absence thresholds, City Council may declare such vacancy and remove the board or commission member from their appointment. Any such vacancy would then be subject to appointment to fill the unexpired portion of the existing term, pursuant to SAMC Section 2-326(b) and following the required noticing procedures of Government Code Section 54974(a).
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