DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
August 05, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
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)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
Department(s):
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC COMMENT – 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.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. 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.
8. 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.)
9. 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.)
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. 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).
14. 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).
15. 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.
16. 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)
17. 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).
18. 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.
Moved by Mayor Amezcua, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez to Approve.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Penaloza, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2 – Lopez, – Phan
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 0 – 2 – 0 – Pass
19. 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).
20. 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).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. 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.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
WORK STUDY SESSION
Public Financing Authority
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments
Consent Calendar
Adjournment
Roll Call
Additions/Deletions
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
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City Council
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DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
August 05, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
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)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
Department(s):
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC COMMENT – 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.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. 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.
8. 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.)
9. 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.)
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. 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).
14. 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).
15. 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.
16. 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)
17. 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).
18. 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.
Moved by Mayor Amezcua, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez to Approve.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Penaloza, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2 – Lopez, – Phan
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 0 – 2 – 0 – Pass
19. 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).
20. 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).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. 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.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
WORK STUDY SESSION
Public Financing Authority
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments
Consent Calendar
Adjournment
Roll Call
Additions/Deletions
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
nd
City Council
2 8/5/2025
DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
August 05, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
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)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
Department(s):
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC COMMENT – 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.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. 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.
8. 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.)
9. 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.)
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. 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).
14. 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).
15. 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.
16. 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)
17. 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).
18. 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.
Moved by Mayor Amezcua, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez to Approve.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Penaloza, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2 – Lopez, – Phan
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 0 – 2 – 0 – Pass
19. 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).
20. 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).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. 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.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
WORK STUDY SESSION
Public Financing Authority
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments
Consent Calendar
Adjournment
Roll Call
Additions/Deletions
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
nd
City Council
3 8/5/2025
DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
August 05, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
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)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
Department(s):
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC COMMENT – 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.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. 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.
8. 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.)
9. 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.)
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. 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).
14. 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).
15. 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.
16. 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)
17. 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).
18. 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.
Moved by Mayor Amezcua, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez to Approve.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Penaloza, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2 – Lopez, – Phan
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 0 – 2 – 0 – Pass
19. 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).
20. 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).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. 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.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
WORK STUDY SESSION
Public Financing Authority
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments
Consent Calendar
Adjournment
Roll Call
Additions/Deletions
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
nd
City Council
4 8/5/2025
DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
August 05, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
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)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
Department(s):
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC COMMENT – 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.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. 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.
8. 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.)
9. 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.)
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. 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).
14. 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).
15. 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.
16. 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)
17. 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).
18. 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.
Moved by Mayor Amezcua, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez to Approve.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Penaloza, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2 – Lopez, – Phan
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 0 – 2 – 0 – Pass
19. 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).
20. 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).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. 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.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
WORK STUDY SESSION
Public Financing Authority
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments
Consent Calendar
Adjournment
Roll Call
Additions/Deletions
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
nd
City Council
5 8/5/2025
DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
August 05, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
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)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
Department(s):
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC COMMENT – 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.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. 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.
8. 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.)
9. 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.)
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. 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).
14. 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).
15. 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.
16. 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)
17. 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).
18. 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.
Moved by Mayor Amezcua, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez to Approve.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Penaloza, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2 – Lopez, – Phan
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 0 – 2 – 0 – Pass
19. 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).
20. 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).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. 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.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
WORK STUDY SESSION
Public Financing Authority
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments
Consent Calendar
Adjournment
Roll Call
Additions/Deletions
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
nd
City Council
6 8/5/2025
DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
August 05, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
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)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
Department(s):
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC COMMENT – 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.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. 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.
8. 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.)
9. 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.)
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. 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).
14. 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).
15. 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.
16. 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)
17. 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).
18. 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.
Moved by Mayor Amezcua, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez to Approve.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Penaloza, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2 – Lopez, – Phan
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 0 – 2 – 0 – Pass
19. 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).
20. 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).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. 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.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
WORK STUDY SESSION
Public Financing Authority
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments
Consent Calendar
Adjournment
Roll Call
Additions/Deletions
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
nd
City Council
7 8/5/2025
DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
August 05, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
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)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
Department(s):
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC COMMENT – 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.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. 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.
8. 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.)
9. 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.)
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. 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).
14. 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).
15. 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.
16. 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)
17. 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).
18. 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.
Moved by Mayor Amezcua, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez to Approve.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Penaloza, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2 – Lopez, – Phan
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 0 – 2 – 0 – Pass
19. 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).
20. 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).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. 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.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
WORK STUDY SESSION
Public Financing Authority
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments
Consent Calendar
Adjournment
Roll Call
Additions/Deletions
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
nd
City Council
8 8/5/2025
DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
August 05, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
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)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
Department(s):
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC COMMENT – 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.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. 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.
8. 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.)
9. 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.)
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. 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).
14. 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).
15. 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.
16. 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)
17. 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).
18. 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.
Moved by Mayor Amezcua, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez to Approve.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Penaloza, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2 – Lopez, – Phan
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 0 – 2 – 0 – Pass
19. 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).
20. 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).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. 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.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
WORK STUDY SESSION
Public Financing Authority
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments
Consent Calendar
Adjournment
Roll Call
Additions/Deletions
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
nd
City Council
9 8/5/2025
DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
August 05, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
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)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
Department(s):
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC COMMENT – 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.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. 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.
8. 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.)
9. 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.)
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. 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).
14. 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).
15. 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.
16. 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)
17. 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).
18. 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.
Moved by Mayor Amezcua, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez to Approve.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Penaloza, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2 – Lopez, – Phan
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 0 – 2 – 0 – Pass
19. 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).
20. 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).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. 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.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
WORK STUDY SESSION
Public Financing Authority
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments
Consent Calendar
Adjournment
Roll Call
Additions/Deletions
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
nd
City Council
10 8/5/2025
DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
August 05, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
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)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
Department(s):
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC COMMENT – 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.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. 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.
8. 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.)
9. 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.)
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. 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).
14. 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).
15. 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.
16. 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)
17. 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).
18. 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.
Moved by Mayor Amezcua, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez to Approve.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Penaloza, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2 – Lopez, – Phan
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 0 – 2 – 0 – Pass
19. 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).
20. 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).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. 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.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
WORK STUDY SESSION
Public Financing Authority
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments
Consent Calendar
Adjournment
Roll Call
Additions/Deletions
END OF CONSENT CALENDAR
END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
nd
City Council
11 8/5/2025
DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
August 05, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 5:00 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
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
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)
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
Interim City Manager Tom Hatch
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain Bob Barnett
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua recognizing the Quality of Life Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez recognizing Eleanor and Vida Ramos for their Exceptional Athletic Accomplishments STAFF PRESENTATIONS
4. Sister City Sahuayo Presentation
Department(s):
Recommended Action:
PUBLIC COMMENT – 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.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of July 15, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. 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.
8. 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.)
9. 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.)
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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).
13. 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).
14. 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).
15. 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.
16. 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)
17. 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).
18. 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.
Moved by Mayor Amezcua, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez to Approve.
YES: 5 – Hernandez, Penaloza, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 2 – Lopez, – Phan
ABSENT: 0
Status: 5 – 0 – 2 – 0 – Pass
19. 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).
20. 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).
Moved by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra to Approve Consent Calendar items.
YES: 7 – Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, Phan, Bacerra, Amezcua, Vazquez NO: 0
ABSTAIN: 0
ABSENT: 0
Status: 7 – 0 – 0 – 0 – Pass
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. 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.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
WORK STUDY SESSION
Public Financing Authority
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
Public Comments
Consent Calendar
Adjournment
Roll Call
Additions/Deletions
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