City Council and Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
November 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Elizabeth Aracely Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al, OCSC Case No.: 302025 01453185CUPACJC
B. Orange County Apartment House Association, Inc. v City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202301308094CUJRCXC
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code: One matter
3. 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)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to California Association of Nurse Practitioners declaring November 915, 2025, as National Nurse Practitioner Week CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 2 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
2. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
4. Appoint Jackeline Jimenez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Community Development Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jackeline Jimenez to the Community Development Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
5. Appoint Karen Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Karen Rodriguez to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Joseph Acevedo Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Joseph Acevedo to the Personnel Board as the Ward 5 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2026.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 6, 2026, August 18, 2026, and November 3, 2026.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
8. Appropriation Adjustment and Amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program for Water Improvement Projects (No. 266424, 266425, 26 6426, 266427, 266428) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $25,000,000 of prioryear fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure accounts (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to add $2,400,000 of Water Revenue Bond funding for the Large Water Meter Services Program (No.266424), $2,430,000 for the Washington Well Improvements Phase II Project (No. 266425), $6,000,000 for the Citywide Facilities PFAS Improvements Project (No. 266426), $3,110,000 for the Citywide Water Improvements Project (No.266427), and $600,000 for the Fire Hydrant Improvements Project (No. 266428).
9. Purchase Order Contract with All American Asphalt for Asphalt Pothole Repair Services (Specification No. 25100) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract with All American Asphalt for asphalt pothole repair services, in an amount nottoexceed $7,750,000, for a three year term beginning December 1, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options.
10. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts with AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for Electrical Components and Supplies (Specification No. 25091) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for electrical supplies on an asneed basis in a total aggregate amount notto exceed $1,050,000, for a oneterm beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring on November 3, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
11. Agreement with True North Research, Inc. for Scientific Polling and Communications Services (Specification No. 25105) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with True North Research, Inc. to provide scientific polling and communications services in an amount not to exceed $198,250, for a term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2026, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year extensions. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
12. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment that would allow the Housing Authority to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of Housing Authority Item # 3) (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
13. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1412 N.
Louise Street, 2402 N. Riverside Drive, 2556 N. Valencia Street, 433 W. Santa Clara Avenue, and 2520 N. Valencia Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025 XXX, and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202569, 202570, 202572, 202575, 202578 will be filed for the project.] Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Ricardo Diaz and
Rebeca Diaz,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202509 1412 N. Louise
Street
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Steven E. Meese
and Joelle K. Meese,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202507 2402 N.
Riverside Drive
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja,
husband and wife, as
Trustees of The
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja
Revocable Living
Trust Dated July 5,
2022
202508 2556 N.
Valencia Drive
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
E. Thomas Chappell,
an Unmarried Man 202510 433 W. Santa
Clara Avenue
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
DLKC Investments,
LLC 202506 2520 N.
Valencia Street
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
14. Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $702,000 from the State Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30 2026, in an amount not to exceed $702,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $702,000 in the Office of Traffic Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15. First Amendment to the Agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts for School Resource Officer Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) for School Resource Officer (SRO) services to provide OCSA the opportunity to collaborate in the interview and approval process of the assigned officer, and increase the annual contingency amount by $50,000 for Year 2 and 3 totaling $100,000, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $906,127, during the term of the agreement (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16. Agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to Conduct the Vision Zero Plan Update (Project No. 246904) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to provide traffic engineering and transportation planning services for the Santa Ana Vision Zero Plan Update in an amount nottoexceed $180,832, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 3, 2026, with provisions for one, oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17. Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to Perform Litter, Debris, and Encampment Removal Services Related to Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Project No. 266423) (Specification No. 25116) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to perform litter, debris, and encampment removal services within the California Department of Transportation rightofway locations, for a total amount nottoexceed $400,000, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
18. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street and the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $500,000 in construction funds for the Edinger Avenue and Towner Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation Project (No. 226018).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,749,105, which includes $1,399,284 for the construction contract, $209,893 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $139,928 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
3. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $1,399,284, subject to change orders, for construction of the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street; Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018), for a term beginning November 4, 2025, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER No. 202565 will be filed for Project Nos. 256033 & 226018.
19. Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program as Required by Funding Agency Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion into the 20272032 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2026/27 2031/32 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
20. Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202627 Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program 202627 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 202627.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Adopt an Amendment to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve recommended changes to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures.
22. Resolution Approving the Issuance of Taxable Bonds by California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) for the Purpose of Financing, Refinancing, and/or Reimbursing the Cost of Manufacturing Facilities for the Benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving issuance of California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) Bonds for the purpose of financing, refinancing, and/or reimbursing the cost of manufacturing facilities for the benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc. located at 3130 South Fairview Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 TAXABLE REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR 3130 SOUTH FAIRVIEW STREET
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.
23. Public Hearing – Approve the Report on Water Quality Relative to the Public Health Goals for Public Distribution
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on October 24, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana 2025 Public Health Goals Report for Public Distribution.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Round 6 Program Regional Coordination MOU
POSTING STATEMENT: On October 28, 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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a First Amendment to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item # 12) (Agreement No. A2025XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On October 28, 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.
11/4/2025
City Council and Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
November 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
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Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
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After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Elizabeth Aracely Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al, OCSC Case No.: 302025 01453185CUPACJC
B. Orange County Apartment House Association, Inc. v City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202301308094CUJRCXC
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code: One matter
3. 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)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to California Association of Nurse Practitioners declaring November 915, 2025, as National Nurse Practitioner Week CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 2 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
2. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
4. Appoint Jackeline Jimenez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Community Development Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jackeline Jimenez to the Community Development Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
5. Appoint Karen Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Karen Rodriguez to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Joseph Acevedo Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Joseph Acevedo to the Personnel Board as the Ward 5 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2026.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 6, 2026, August 18, 2026, and November 3, 2026.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
8. Appropriation Adjustment and Amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program for Water Improvement Projects (No. 266424, 266425, 26 6426, 266427, 266428) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $25,000,000 of prioryear fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure accounts (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to add $2,400,000 of Water Revenue Bond funding for the Large Water Meter Services Program (No.266424), $2,430,000 for the Washington Well Improvements Phase II Project (No. 266425), $6,000,000 for the Citywide Facilities PFAS Improvements Project (No. 266426), $3,110,000 for the Citywide Water Improvements Project (No.266427), and $600,000 for the Fire Hydrant Improvements Project (No. 266428).
9. Purchase Order Contract with All American Asphalt for Asphalt Pothole Repair Services (Specification No. 25100) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract with All American Asphalt for asphalt pothole repair services, in an amount nottoexceed $7,750,000, for a three year term beginning December 1, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options.
10. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts with AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for Electrical Components and Supplies (Specification No. 25091) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for electrical supplies on an asneed basis in a total aggregate amount notto exceed $1,050,000, for a oneterm beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring on November 3, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
11. Agreement with True North Research, Inc. for Scientific Polling and Communications Services (Specification No. 25105) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with True North Research, Inc. to provide scientific polling and communications services in an amount not to exceed $198,250, for a term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2026, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year extensions. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
12. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment that would allow the Housing Authority to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of Housing Authority Item # 3) (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
13. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1412 N.
Louise Street, 2402 N. Riverside Drive, 2556 N. Valencia Street, 433 W. Santa Clara Avenue, and 2520 N. Valencia Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025 XXX, and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202569, 202570, 202572, 202575, 202578 will be filed for the project.] Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Ricardo Diaz and
Rebeca Diaz,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202509 1412 N. Louise
Street
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Steven E. Meese
and Joelle K. Meese,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202507 2402 N.
Riverside Drive
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja,
husband and wife, as
Trustees of The
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja
Revocable Living
Trust Dated July 5,
2022
202508 2556 N.
Valencia Drive
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
E. Thomas Chappell,
an Unmarried Man 202510 433 W. Santa
Clara Avenue
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
DLKC Investments,
LLC 202506 2520 N.
Valencia Street
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
14. Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $702,000 from the State Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30 2026, in an amount not to exceed $702,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $702,000 in the Office of Traffic Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15. First Amendment to the Agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts for School Resource Officer Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) for School Resource Officer (SRO) services to provide OCSA the opportunity to collaborate in the interview and approval process of the assigned officer, and increase the annual contingency amount by $50,000 for Year 2 and 3 totaling $100,000, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $906,127, during the term of the agreement (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16. Agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to Conduct the Vision Zero Plan Update (Project No. 246904) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to provide traffic engineering and transportation planning services for the Santa Ana Vision Zero Plan Update in an amount nottoexceed $180,832, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 3, 2026, with provisions for one, oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17. Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to Perform Litter, Debris, and Encampment Removal Services Related to Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Project No. 266423) (Specification No. 25116) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to perform litter, debris, and encampment removal services within the California Department of Transportation rightofway locations, for a total amount nottoexceed $400,000, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
18. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street and the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $500,000 in construction funds for the Edinger Avenue and Towner Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation Project (No. 226018).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,749,105, which includes $1,399,284 for the construction contract, $209,893 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $139,928 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
3. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $1,399,284, subject to change orders, for construction of the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street; Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018), for a term beginning November 4, 2025, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER No. 202565 will be filed for Project Nos. 256033 & 226018.
19. Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program as Required by Funding Agency Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion into the 20272032 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2026/27 2031/32 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
20. Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202627 Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program 202627 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 202627.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Adopt an Amendment to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve recommended changes to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures.
22. Resolution Approving the Issuance of Taxable Bonds by California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) for the Purpose of Financing, Refinancing, and/or Reimbursing the Cost of Manufacturing Facilities for the Benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving issuance of California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) Bonds for the purpose of financing, refinancing, and/or reimbursing the cost of manufacturing facilities for the benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc. located at 3130 South Fairview Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 TAXABLE REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR 3130 SOUTH FAIRVIEW STREET
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.
23. Public Hearing – Approve the Report on Water Quality Relative to the Public Health Goals for Public Distribution
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on October 24, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana 2025 Public Health Goals Report for Public Distribution.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Round 6 Program Regional Coordination MOU
POSTING STATEMENT: On October 28, 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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a First Amendment to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item # 12) (Agreement No. A2025XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On October 28, 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.
11/4/2025
City Council and Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
November 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
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Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
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After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Elizabeth Aracely Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al, OCSC Case No.: 302025 01453185CUPACJC
B. Orange County Apartment House Association, Inc. v City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202301308094CUJRCXC
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code: One matter
3. 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)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to California Association of Nurse Practitioners declaring November 915, 2025, as National Nurse Practitioner Week CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 2 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
2. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
4. Appoint Jackeline Jimenez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Community Development Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jackeline Jimenez to the Community Development Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
5. Appoint Karen Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Karen Rodriguez to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Joseph Acevedo Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Joseph Acevedo to the Personnel Board as the Ward 5 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2026.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 6, 2026, August 18, 2026, and November 3, 2026.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
8. Appropriation Adjustment and Amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program for Water Improvement Projects (No. 266424, 266425, 26 6426, 266427, 266428) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $25,000,000 of prioryear fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure accounts (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to add $2,400,000 of Water Revenue Bond funding for the Large Water Meter Services Program (No.266424), $2,430,000 for the Washington Well Improvements Phase II Project (No. 266425), $6,000,000 for the Citywide Facilities PFAS Improvements Project (No. 266426), $3,110,000 for the Citywide Water Improvements Project (No.266427), and $600,000 for the Fire Hydrant Improvements Project (No. 266428).
9. Purchase Order Contract with All American Asphalt for Asphalt Pothole Repair Services (Specification No. 25100) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract with All American Asphalt for asphalt pothole repair services, in an amount nottoexceed $7,750,000, for a three year term beginning December 1, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options.
10. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts with AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for Electrical Components and Supplies (Specification No. 25091) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for electrical supplies on an asneed basis in a total aggregate amount notto exceed $1,050,000, for a oneterm beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring on November 3, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
11. Agreement with True North Research, Inc. for Scientific Polling and Communications Services (Specification No. 25105) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with True North Research, Inc. to provide scientific polling and communications services in an amount not to exceed $198,250, for a term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2026, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year extensions. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
12. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment that would allow the Housing Authority to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of Housing Authority Item # 3) (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
13. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1412 N.
Louise Street, 2402 N. Riverside Drive, 2556 N. Valencia Street, 433 W. Santa Clara Avenue, and 2520 N. Valencia Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025 XXX, and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202569, 202570, 202572, 202575, 202578 will be filed for the project.] Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Ricardo Diaz and
Rebeca Diaz,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202509 1412 N. Louise
Street
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Steven E. Meese
and Joelle K. Meese,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202507 2402 N.
Riverside Drive
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja,
husband and wife, as
Trustees of The
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja
Revocable Living
Trust Dated July 5,
2022
202508 2556 N.
Valencia Drive
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
E. Thomas Chappell,
an Unmarried Man 202510 433 W. Santa
Clara Avenue
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
DLKC Investments,
LLC 202506 2520 N.
Valencia Street
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
14. Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $702,000 from the State Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30 2026, in an amount not to exceed $702,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $702,000 in the Office of Traffic Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15. First Amendment to the Agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts for School Resource Officer Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) for School Resource Officer (SRO) services to provide OCSA the opportunity to collaborate in the interview and approval process of the assigned officer, and increase the annual contingency amount by $50,000 for Year 2 and 3 totaling $100,000, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $906,127, during the term of the agreement (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16. Agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to Conduct the Vision Zero Plan Update (Project No. 246904) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to provide traffic engineering and transportation planning services for the Santa Ana Vision Zero Plan Update in an amount nottoexceed $180,832, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 3, 2026, with provisions for one, oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17. Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to Perform Litter, Debris, and Encampment Removal Services Related to Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Project No. 266423) (Specification No. 25116) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to perform litter, debris, and encampment removal services within the California Department of Transportation rightofway locations, for a total amount nottoexceed $400,000, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
18. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street and the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $500,000 in construction funds for the Edinger Avenue and Towner Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation Project (No. 226018).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,749,105, which includes $1,399,284 for the construction contract, $209,893 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $139,928 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
3. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $1,399,284, subject to change orders, for construction of the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street; Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018), for a term beginning November 4, 2025, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER No. 202565 will be filed for Project Nos. 256033 & 226018.
19. Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program as Required by Funding Agency Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion into the 20272032 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2026/27 2031/32 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
20. Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202627 Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program 202627 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 202627.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Adopt an Amendment to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve recommended changes to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures.
22. Resolution Approving the Issuance of Taxable Bonds by California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) for the Purpose of Financing, Refinancing, and/or Reimbursing the Cost of Manufacturing Facilities for the Benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving issuance of California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) Bonds for the purpose of financing, refinancing, and/or reimbursing the cost of manufacturing facilities for the benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc. located at 3130 South Fairview Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 TAXABLE REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR 3130 SOUTH FAIRVIEW STREET
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.
23. Public Hearing – Approve the Report on Water Quality Relative to the Public Health Goals for Public Distribution
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on October 24, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana 2025 Public Health Goals Report for Public Distribution.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Round 6 Program Regional Coordination MOU
POSTING STATEMENT: On October 28, 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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a First Amendment to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item # 12) (Agreement No. A2025XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On October 28, 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.
11/4/2025
City Council and Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
November 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Elizabeth Aracely Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al, OCSC Case No.: 302025 01453185CUPACJC
B. Orange County Apartment House Association, Inc. v City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202301308094CUJRCXC
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code: One matter
3. 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)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to California Association of Nurse Practitioners declaring November 915, 2025, as National Nurse Practitioner Week CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 2 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
2. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
4. Appoint Jackeline Jimenez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Community Development Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jackeline Jimenez to the Community Development Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
5. Appoint Karen Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Karen Rodriguez to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Joseph Acevedo Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Joseph Acevedo to the Personnel Board as the Ward 5 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2026.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 6, 2026, August 18, 2026, and November 3, 2026.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
8. Appropriation Adjustment and Amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program for Water Improvement Projects (No. 266424, 266425, 26 6426, 266427, 266428) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $25,000,000 of prioryear fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure accounts (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to add $2,400,000 of Water Revenue Bond funding for the Large Water Meter Services Program (No.266424), $2,430,000 for the Washington Well Improvements Phase II Project (No. 266425), $6,000,000 for the Citywide Facilities PFAS Improvements Project (No. 266426), $3,110,000 for the Citywide Water Improvements Project (No.266427), and $600,000 for the Fire Hydrant Improvements Project (No. 266428).
9. Purchase Order Contract with All American Asphalt for Asphalt Pothole Repair Services (Specification No. 25100) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract with All American Asphalt for asphalt pothole repair services, in an amount nottoexceed $7,750,000, for a three year term beginning December 1, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options.
10. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts with AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for Electrical Components and Supplies (Specification No. 25091) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for electrical supplies on an asneed basis in a total aggregate amount notto exceed $1,050,000, for a oneterm beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring on November 3, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
11. Agreement with True North Research, Inc. for Scientific Polling and Communications Services (Specification No. 25105) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with True North Research, Inc. to provide scientific polling and communications services in an amount not to exceed $198,250, for a term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2026, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year extensions. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
12. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment that would allow the Housing Authority to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of Housing Authority Item # 3) (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
13. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1412 N.
Louise Street, 2402 N. Riverside Drive, 2556 N. Valencia Street, 433 W. Santa Clara Avenue, and 2520 N. Valencia Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025 XXX, and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202569, 202570, 202572, 202575, 202578 will be filed for the project.] Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Ricardo Diaz and
Rebeca Diaz,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202509 1412 N. Louise
Street
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Steven E. Meese
and Joelle K. Meese,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202507 2402 N.
Riverside Drive
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja,
husband and wife, as
Trustees of The
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja
Revocable Living
Trust Dated July 5,
2022
202508 2556 N.
Valencia Drive
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
E. Thomas Chappell,
an Unmarried Man 202510 433 W. Santa
Clara Avenue
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
DLKC Investments,
LLC 202506 2520 N.
Valencia Street
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
14. Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $702,000 from the State Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30 2026, in an amount not to exceed $702,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $702,000 in the Office of Traffic Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15. First Amendment to the Agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts for School Resource Officer Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) for School Resource Officer (SRO) services to provide OCSA the opportunity to collaborate in the interview and approval process of the assigned officer, and increase the annual contingency amount by $50,000 for Year 2 and 3 totaling $100,000, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $906,127, during the term of the agreement (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16. Agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to Conduct the Vision Zero Plan Update (Project No. 246904) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to provide traffic engineering and transportation planning services for the Santa Ana Vision Zero Plan Update in an amount nottoexceed $180,832, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 3, 2026, with provisions for one, oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17. Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to Perform Litter, Debris, and Encampment Removal Services Related to Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Project No. 266423) (Specification No. 25116) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to perform litter, debris, and encampment removal services within the California Department of Transportation rightofway locations, for a total amount nottoexceed $400,000, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
18. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street and the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $500,000 in construction funds for the Edinger Avenue and Towner Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation Project (No. 226018).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,749,105, which includes $1,399,284 for the construction contract, $209,893 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $139,928 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
3. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $1,399,284, subject to change orders, for construction of the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street; Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018), for a term beginning November 4, 2025, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER No. 202565 will be filed for Project Nos. 256033 & 226018.
19. Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program as Required by Funding Agency Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion into the 20272032 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2026/27 2031/32 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
20. Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202627 Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program 202627 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 202627.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Adopt an Amendment to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve recommended changes to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures.
22. Resolution Approving the Issuance of Taxable Bonds by California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) for the Purpose of Financing, Refinancing, and/or Reimbursing the Cost of Manufacturing Facilities for the Benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving issuance of California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) Bonds for the purpose of financing, refinancing, and/or reimbursing the cost of manufacturing facilities for the benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc. located at 3130 South Fairview Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 TAXABLE REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR 3130 SOUTH FAIRVIEW STREET
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.
23. Public Hearing – Approve the Report on Water Quality Relative to the Public Health Goals for Public Distribution
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on October 24, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana 2025 Public Health Goals Report for Public Distribution.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Round 6 Program Regional Coordination MOU
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a First Amendment to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item # 12) (Agreement No. A2025XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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11/4/2025
City Council and Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
November 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Elizabeth Aracely Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al, OCSC Case No.: 302025 01453185CUPACJC
B. Orange County Apartment House Association, Inc. v City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202301308094CUJRCXC
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code: One matter
3. 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)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to California Association of Nurse Practitioners declaring November 915, 2025, as National Nurse Practitioner Week CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 2 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
2. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
4. Appoint Jackeline Jimenez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Community Development Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jackeline Jimenez to the Community Development Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
5. Appoint Karen Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Karen Rodriguez to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Joseph Acevedo Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Joseph Acevedo to the Personnel Board as the Ward 5 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2026.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 6, 2026, August 18, 2026, and November 3, 2026.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
8. Appropriation Adjustment and Amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program for Water Improvement Projects (No. 266424, 266425, 26 6426, 266427, 266428) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $25,000,000 of prioryear fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure accounts (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to add $2,400,000 of Water Revenue Bond funding for the Large Water Meter Services Program (No.266424), $2,430,000 for the Washington Well Improvements Phase II Project (No. 266425), $6,000,000 for the Citywide Facilities PFAS Improvements Project (No. 266426), $3,110,000 for the Citywide Water Improvements Project (No.266427), and $600,000 for the Fire Hydrant Improvements Project (No. 266428).
9. Purchase Order Contract with All American Asphalt for Asphalt Pothole Repair Services (Specification No. 25100) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract with All American Asphalt for asphalt pothole repair services, in an amount nottoexceed $7,750,000, for a three year term beginning December 1, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options.
10. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts with AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for Electrical Components and Supplies (Specification No. 25091) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for electrical supplies on an asneed basis in a total aggregate amount notto exceed $1,050,000, for a oneterm beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring on November 3, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
11. Agreement with True North Research, Inc. for Scientific Polling and Communications Services (Specification No. 25105) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with True North Research, Inc. to provide scientific polling and communications services in an amount not to exceed $198,250, for a term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2026, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year extensions. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
12. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment that would allow the Housing Authority to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of Housing Authority Item # 3) (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
13. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1412 N.
Louise Street, 2402 N. Riverside Drive, 2556 N. Valencia Street, 433 W. Santa Clara Avenue, and 2520 N. Valencia Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025 XXX, and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202569, 202570, 202572, 202575, 202578 will be filed for the project.] Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Ricardo Diaz and
Rebeca Diaz,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202509 1412 N. Louise
Street
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Steven E. Meese
and Joelle K. Meese,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202507 2402 N.
Riverside Drive
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja,
husband and wife, as
Trustees of The
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja
Revocable Living
Trust Dated July 5,
2022
202508 2556 N.
Valencia Drive
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
E. Thomas Chappell,
an Unmarried Man 202510 433 W. Santa
Clara Avenue
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
DLKC Investments,
LLC 202506 2520 N.
Valencia Street
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
14. Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $702,000 from the State Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30 2026, in an amount not to exceed $702,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $702,000 in the Office of Traffic Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15. First Amendment to the Agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts for School Resource Officer Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) for School Resource Officer (SRO) services to provide OCSA the opportunity to collaborate in the interview and approval process of the assigned officer, and increase the annual contingency amount by $50,000 for Year 2 and 3 totaling $100,000, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $906,127, during the term of the agreement (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16. Agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to Conduct the Vision Zero Plan Update (Project No. 246904) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to provide traffic engineering and transportation planning services for the Santa Ana Vision Zero Plan Update in an amount nottoexceed $180,832, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 3, 2026, with provisions for one, oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17. Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to Perform Litter, Debris, and Encampment Removal Services Related to Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Project No. 266423) (Specification No. 25116) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to perform litter, debris, and encampment removal services within the California Department of Transportation rightofway locations, for a total amount nottoexceed $400,000, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
18. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street and the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $500,000 in construction funds for the Edinger Avenue and Towner Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation Project (No. 226018).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,749,105, which includes $1,399,284 for the construction contract, $209,893 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $139,928 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
3. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $1,399,284, subject to change orders, for construction of the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street; Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018), for a term beginning November 4, 2025, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER No. 202565 will be filed for Project Nos. 256033 & 226018.
19. Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program as Required by Funding Agency Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion into the 20272032 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2026/27 2031/32 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
20. Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202627 Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program 202627 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 202627.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Adopt an Amendment to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve recommended changes to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures.
22. Resolution Approving the Issuance of Taxable Bonds by California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) for the Purpose of Financing, Refinancing, and/or Reimbursing the Cost of Manufacturing Facilities for the Benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving issuance of California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) Bonds for the purpose of financing, refinancing, and/or reimbursing the cost of manufacturing facilities for the benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc. located at 3130 South Fairview Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 TAXABLE REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR 3130 SOUTH FAIRVIEW STREET
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.
23. Public Hearing – Approve the Report on Water Quality Relative to the Public Health Goals for Public Distribution
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on October 24, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana 2025 Public Health Goals Report for Public Distribution.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Round 6 Program Regional Coordination MOU
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a First Amendment to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item # 12) (Agreement No. A2025XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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11/4/2025
City Council and Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
November 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
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The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Elizabeth Aracely Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al, OCSC Case No.: 302025 01453185CUPACJC
B. Orange County Apartment House Association, Inc. v City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202301308094CUJRCXC
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code: One matter
3. 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)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to California Association of Nurse Practitioners declaring November 915, 2025, as National Nurse Practitioner Week CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 2 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
2. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
4. Appoint Jackeline Jimenez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Community Development Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jackeline Jimenez to the Community Development Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
5. Appoint Karen Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Karen Rodriguez to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Joseph Acevedo Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Joseph Acevedo to the Personnel Board as the Ward 5 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2026.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 6, 2026, August 18, 2026, and November 3, 2026.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
8. Appropriation Adjustment and Amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program for Water Improvement Projects (No. 266424, 266425, 26 6426, 266427, 266428) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $25,000,000 of prioryear fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure accounts (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to add $2,400,000 of Water Revenue Bond funding for the Large Water Meter Services Program (No.266424), $2,430,000 for the Washington Well Improvements Phase II Project (No. 266425), $6,000,000 for the Citywide Facilities PFAS Improvements Project (No. 266426), $3,110,000 for the Citywide Water Improvements Project (No.266427), and $600,000 for the Fire Hydrant Improvements Project (No. 266428).
9. Purchase Order Contract with All American Asphalt for Asphalt Pothole Repair Services (Specification No. 25100) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract with All American Asphalt for asphalt pothole repair services, in an amount nottoexceed $7,750,000, for a three year term beginning December 1, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options.
10. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts with AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for Electrical Components and Supplies (Specification No. 25091) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for electrical supplies on an asneed basis in a total aggregate amount notto exceed $1,050,000, for a oneterm beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring on November 3, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
11. Agreement with True North Research, Inc. for Scientific Polling and Communications Services (Specification No. 25105) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with True North Research, Inc. to provide scientific polling and communications services in an amount not to exceed $198,250, for a term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2026, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year extensions. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
12. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment that would allow the Housing Authority to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of Housing Authority Item # 3) (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
13. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1412 N.
Louise Street, 2402 N. Riverside Drive, 2556 N. Valencia Street, 433 W. Santa Clara Avenue, and 2520 N. Valencia Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025 XXX, and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202569, 202570, 202572, 202575, 202578 will be filed for the project.] Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Ricardo Diaz and
Rebeca Diaz,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202509 1412 N. Louise
Street
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Steven E. Meese
and Joelle K. Meese,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202507 2402 N.
Riverside Drive
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja,
husband and wife, as
Trustees of The
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja
Revocable Living
Trust Dated July 5,
2022
202508 2556 N.
Valencia Drive
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
E. Thomas Chappell,
an Unmarried Man 202510 433 W. Santa
Clara Avenue
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
DLKC Investments,
LLC 202506 2520 N.
Valencia Street
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
14. Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $702,000 from the State Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30 2026, in an amount not to exceed $702,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $702,000 in the Office of Traffic Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15. First Amendment to the Agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts for School Resource Officer Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) for School Resource Officer (SRO) services to provide OCSA the opportunity to collaborate in the interview and approval process of the assigned officer, and increase the annual contingency amount by $50,000 for Year 2 and 3 totaling $100,000, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $906,127, during the term of the agreement (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16. Agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to Conduct the Vision Zero Plan Update (Project No. 246904) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to provide traffic engineering and transportation planning services for the Santa Ana Vision Zero Plan Update in an amount nottoexceed $180,832, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 3, 2026, with provisions for one, oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17. Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to Perform Litter, Debris, and Encampment Removal Services Related to Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Project No. 266423) (Specification No. 25116) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to perform litter, debris, and encampment removal services within the California Department of Transportation rightofway locations, for a total amount nottoexceed $400,000, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
18. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street and the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $500,000 in construction funds for the Edinger Avenue and Towner Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation Project (No. 226018).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,749,105, which includes $1,399,284 for the construction contract, $209,893 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $139,928 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
3. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $1,399,284, subject to change orders, for construction of the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street; Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018), for a term beginning November 4, 2025, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER No. 202565 will be filed for Project Nos. 256033 & 226018.
19. Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program as Required by Funding Agency Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion into the 20272032 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2026/27 2031/32 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
20. Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202627 Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program 202627 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 202627.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Adopt an Amendment to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve recommended changes to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures.
22. Resolution Approving the Issuance of Taxable Bonds by California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) for the Purpose of Financing, Refinancing, and/or Reimbursing the Cost of Manufacturing Facilities for the Benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving issuance of California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) Bonds for the purpose of financing, refinancing, and/or reimbursing the cost of manufacturing facilities for the benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc. located at 3130 South Fairview Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 TAXABLE REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR 3130 SOUTH FAIRVIEW STREET
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.
23. Public Hearing – Approve the Report on Water Quality Relative to the Public Health Goals for Public Distribution
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on October 24, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana 2025 Public Health Goals Report for Public Distribution.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Round 6 Program Regional Coordination MOU
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a First Amendment to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item # 12) (Agreement No. A2025XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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11/4/2025
City Council and Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
November 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Elizabeth Aracely Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al, OCSC Case No.: 302025 01453185CUPACJC
B. Orange County Apartment House Association, Inc. v City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202301308094CUJRCXC
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code: One matter
3. 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)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to California Association of Nurse Practitioners declaring November 915, 2025, as National Nurse Practitioner Week CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 2 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
2. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
4. Appoint Jackeline Jimenez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Community Development Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jackeline Jimenez to the Community Development Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
5. Appoint Karen Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Karen Rodriguez to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Joseph Acevedo Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Joseph Acevedo to the Personnel Board as the Ward 5 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2026.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 6, 2026, August 18, 2026, and November 3, 2026.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
8. Appropriation Adjustment and Amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program for Water Improvement Projects (No. 266424, 266425, 26 6426, 266427, 266428) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $25,000,000 of prioryear fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure accounts (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to add $2,400,000 of Water Revenue Bond funding for the Large Water Meter Services Program (No.266424), $2,430,000 for the Washington Well Improvements Phase II Project (No. 266425), $6,000,000 for the Citywide Facilities PFAS Improvements Project (No. 266426), $3,110,000 for the Citywide Water Improvements Project (No.266427), and $600,000 for the Fire Hydrant Improvements Project (No. 266428).
9. Purchase Order Contract with All American Asphalt for Asphalt Pothole Repair Services (Specification No. 25100) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract with All American Asphalt for asphalt pothole repair services, in an amount nottoexceed $7,750,000, for a three year term beginning December 1, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options.
10. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts with AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for Electrical Components and Supplies (Specification No. 25091) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for electrical supplies on an asneed basis in a total aggregate amount notto exceed $1,050,000, for a oneterm beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring on November 3, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
11. Agreement with True North Research, Inc. for Scientific Polling and Communications Services (Specification No. 25105) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with True North Research, Inc. to provide scientific polling and communications services in an amount not to exceed $198,250, for a term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2026, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year extensions. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
12. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment that would allow the Housing Authority to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of Housing Authority Item # 3) (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
13. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1412 N.
Louise Street, 2402 N. Riverside Drive, 2556 N. Valencia Street, 433 W. Santa Clara Avenue, and 2520 N. Valencia Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025 XXX, and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202569, 202570, 202572, 202575, 202578 will be filed for the project.] Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Ricardo Diaz and
Rebeca Diaz,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202509 1412 N. Louise
Street
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Steven E. Meese
and Joelle K. Meese,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202507 2402 N.
Riverside Drive
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja,
husband and wife, as
Trustees of The
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja
Revocable Living
Trust Dated July 5,
2022
202508 2556 N.
Valencia Drive
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
E. Thomas Chappell,
an Unmarried Man 202510 433 W. Santa
Clara Avenue
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
DLKC Investments,
LLC 202506 2520 N.
Valencia Street
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
14. Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $702,000 from the State Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30 2026, in an amount not to exceed $702,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $702,000 in the Office of Traffic Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15. First Amendment to the Agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts for School Resource Officer Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) for School Resource Officer (SRO) services to provide OCSA the opportunity to collaborate in the interview and approval process of the assigned officer, and increase the annual contingency amount by $50,000 for Year 2 and 3 totaling $100,000, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $906,127, during the term of the agreement (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16. Agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to Conduct the Vision Zero Plan Update (Project No. 246904) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to provide traffic engineering and transportation planning services for the Santa Ana Vision Zero Plan Update in an amount nottoexceed $180,832, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 3, 2026, with provisions for one, oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17. Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to Perform Litter, Debris, and Encampment Removal Services Related to Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Project No. 266423) (Specification No. 25116) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to perform litter, debris, and encampment removal services within the California Department of Transportation rightofway locations, for a total amount nottoexceed $400,000, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
18. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street and the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $500,000 in construction funds for the Edinger Avenue and Towner Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation Project (No. 226018).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,749,105, which includes $1,399,284 for the construction contract, $209,893 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $139,928 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
3. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $1,399,284, subject to change orders, for construction of the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street; Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018), for a term beginning November 4, 2025, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER No. 202565 will be filed for Project Nos. 256033 & 226018.
19. Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program as Required by Funding Agency Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion into the 20272032 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2026/27 2031/32 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
20. Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202627 Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program 202627 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 202627.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Adopt an Amendment to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve recommended changes to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures.
22. Resolution Approving the Issuance of Taxable Bonds by California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) for the Purpose of Financing, Refinancing, and/or Reimbursing the Cost of Manufacturing Facilities for the Benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving issuance of California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) Bonds for the purpose of financing, refinancing, and/or reimbursing the cost of manufacturing facilities for the benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc. located at 3130 South Fairview Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 TAXABLE REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR 3130 SOUTH FAIRVIEW STREET
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.
23. Public Hearing – Approve the Report on Water Quality Relative to the Public Health Goals for Public Distribution
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on October 24, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana 2025 Public Health Goals Report for Public Distribution.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Round 6 Program Regional Coordination MOU
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HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a First Amendment to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item # 12) (Agreement No. A2025XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
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11/4/2025
City Council and Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
November 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Elizabeth Aracely Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al, OCSC Case No.: 302025 01453185CUPACJC
B. Orange County Apartment House Association, Inc. v City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202301308094CUJRCXC
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code: One matter
3. 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)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to California Association of Nurse Practitioners declaring November 915, 2025, as National Nurse Practitioner Week CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 2 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
2. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
4. Appoint Jackeline Jimenez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Community Development Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jackeline Jimenez to the Community Development Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
5. Appoint Karen Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Karen Rodriguez to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Joseph Acevedo Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Joseph Acevedo to the Personnel Board as the Ward 5 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2026.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 6, 2026, August 18, 2026, and November 3, 2026.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
8. Appropriation Adjustment and Amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program for Water Improvement Projects (No. 266424, 266425, 26 6426, 266427, 266428) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $25,000,000 of prioryear fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure accounts (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to add $2,400,000 of Water Revenue Bond funding for the Large Water Meter Services Program (No.266424), $2,430,000 for the Washington Well Improvements Phase II Project (No. 266425), $6,000,000 for the Citywide Facilities PFAS Improvements Project (No. 266426), $3,110,000 for the Citywide Water Improvements Project (No.266427), and $600,000 for the Fire Hydrant Improvements Project (No. 266428).
9. Purchase Order Contract with All American Asphalt for Asphalt Pothole Repair Services (Specification No. 25100) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract with All American Asphalt for asphalt pothole repair services, in an amount nottoexceed $7,750,000, for a three year term beginning December 1, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options.
10. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts with AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for Electrical Components and Supplies (Specification No. 25091) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for electrical supplies on an asneed basis in a total aggregate amount notto exceed $1,050,000, for a oneterm beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring on November 3, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
11. Agreement with True North Research, Inc. for Scientific Polling and Communications Services (Specification No. 25105) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with True North Research, Inc. to provide scientific polling and communications services in an amount not to exceed $198,250, for a term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2026, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year extensions. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
12. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment that would allow the Housing Authority to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of Housing Authority Item # 3) (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
13. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1412 N.
Louise Street, 2402 N. Riverside Drive, 2556 N. Valencia Street, 433 W. Santa Clara Avenue, and 2520 N. Valencia Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025 XXX, and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202569, 202570, 202572, 202575, 202578 will be filed for the project.] Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Ricardo Diaz and
Rebeca Diaz,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202509 1412 N. Louise
Street
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Steven E. Meese
and Joelle K. Meese,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202507 2402 N.
Riverside Drive
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja,
husband and wife, as
Trustees of The
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja
Revocable Living
Trust Dated July 5,
2022
202508 2556 N.
Valencia Drive
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
E. Thomas Chappell,
an Unmarried Man 202510 433 W. Santa
Clara Avenue
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
DLKC Investments,
LLC 202506 2520 N.
Valencia Street
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
14. Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $702,000 from the State Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30 2026, in an amount not to exceed $702,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $702,000 in the Office of Traffic Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15. First Amendment to the Agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts for School Resource Officer Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) for School Resource Officer (SRO) services to provide OCSA the opportunity to collaborate in the interview and approval process of the assigned officer, and increase the annual contingency amount by $50,000 for Year 2 and 3 totaling $100,000, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $906,127, during the term of the agreement (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16. Agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to Conduct the Vision Zero Plan Update (Project No. 246904) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to provide traffic engineering and transportation planning services for the Santa Ana Vision Zero Plan Update in an amount nottoexceed $180,832, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 3, 2026, with provisions for one, oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17. Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to Perform Litter, Debris, and Encampment Removal Services Related to Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Project No. 266423) (Specification No. 25116) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to perform litter, debris, and encampment removal services within the California Department of Transportation rightofway locations, for a total amount nottoexceed $400,000, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
18. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street and the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $500,000 in construction funds for the Edinger Avenue and Towner Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation Project (No. 226018).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,749,105, which includes $1,399,284 for the construction contract, $209,893 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $139,928 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
3. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $1,399,284, subject to change orders, for construction of the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street; Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018), for a term beginning November 4, 2025, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER No. 202565 will be filed for Project Nos. 256033 & 226018.
19. Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program as Required by Funding Agency Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion into the 20272032 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2026/27 2031/32 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
20. Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202627 Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program 202627 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 202627.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Adopt an Amendment to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve recommended changes to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures.
22. Resolution Approving the Issuance of Taxable Bonds by California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) for the Purpose of Financing, Refinancing, and/or Reimbursing the Cost of Manufacturing Facilities for the Benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving issuance of California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) Bonds for the purpose of financing, refinancing, and/or reimbursing the cost of manufacturing facilities for the benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc. located at 3130 South Fairview Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 TAXABLE REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR 3130 SOUTH FAIRVIEW STREET
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.
23. Public Hearing – Approve the Report on Water Quality Relative to the Public Health Goals for Public Distribution
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on October 24, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana 2025 Public Health Goals Report for Public Distribution.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Round 6 Program Regional Coordination MOU
POSTING STATEMENT: On October 28, 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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a First Amendment to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item # 12) (Agreement No. A2025XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On October 28, 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.
11/4/2025
City Council and Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
November 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
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After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Elizabeth Aracely Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al, OCSC Case No.: 302025 01453185CUPACJC
B. Orange County Apartment House Association, Inc. v City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202301308094CUJRCXC
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code: One matter
3. 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)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to California Association of Nurse Practitioners declaring November 915, 2025, as National Nurse Practitioner Week CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 2 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
2. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
4. Appoint Jackeline Jimenez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Community Development Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jackeline Jimenez to the Community Development Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
5. Appoint Karen Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Karen Rodriguez to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Joseph Acevedo Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Joseph Acevedo to the Personnel Board as the Ward 5 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2026.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 6, 2026, August 18, 2026, and November 3, 2026.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
8. Appropriation Adjustment and Amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program for Water Improvement Projects (No. 266424, 266425, 26 6426, 266427, 266428) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $25,000,000 of prioryear fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure accounts (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to add $2,400,000 of Water Revenue Bond funding for the Large Water Meter Services Program (No.266424), $2,430,000 for the Washington Well Improvements Phase II Project (No. 266425), $6,000,000 for the Citywide Facilities PFAS Improvements Project (No. 266426), $3,110,000 for the Citywide Water Improvements Project (No.266427), and $600,000 for the Fire Hydrant Improvements Project (No. 266428).
9. Purchase Order Contract with All American Asphalt for Asphalt Pothole Repair Services (Specification No. 25100) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract with All American Asphalt for asphalt pothole repair services, in an amount nottoexceed $7,750,000, for a three year term beginning December 1, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options.
10. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts with AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for Electrical Components and Supplies (Specification No. 25091) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for electrical supplies on an asneed basis in a total aggregate amount notto exceed $1,050,000, for a oneterm beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring on November 3, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
11. Agreement with True North Research, Inc. for Scientific Polling and Communications Services (Specification No. 25105) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with True North Research, Inc. to provide scientific polling and communications services in an amount not to exceed $198,250, for a term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2026, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year extensions. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
12. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment that would allow the Housing Authority to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of Housing Authority Item # 3) (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
13. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1412 N.
Louise Street, 2402 N. Riverside Drive, 2556 N. Valencia Street, 433 W. Santa Clara Avenue, and 2520 N. Valencia Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025 XXX, and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202569, 202570, 202572, 202575, 202578 will be filed for the project.] Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Ricardo Diaz and
Rebeca Diaz,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202509 1412 N. Louise
Street
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Steven E. Meese
and Joelle K. Meese,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202507 2402 N.
Riverside Drive
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja,
husband and wife, as
Trustees of The
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja
Revocable Living
Trust Dated July 5,
2022
202508 2556 N.
Valencia Drive
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
E. Thomas Chappell,
an Unmarried Man 202510 433 W. Santa
Clara Avenue
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
DLKC Investments,
LLC 202506 2520 N.
Valencia Street
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
14. Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $702,000 from the State Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30 2026, in an amount not to exceed $702,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $702,000 in the Office of Traffic Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15. First Amendment to the Agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts for School Resource Officer Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) for School Resource Officer (SRO) services to provide OCSA the opportunity to collaborate in the interview and approval process of the assigned officer, and increase the annual contingency amount by $50,000 for Year 2 and 3 totaling $100,000, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $906,127, during the term of the agreement (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16. Agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to Conduct the Vision Zero Plan Update (Project No. 246904) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to provide traffic engineering and transportation planning services for the Santa Ana Vision Zero Plan Update in an amount nottoexceed $180,832, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 3, 2026, with provisions for one, oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17. Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to Perform Litter, Debris, and Encampment Removal Services Related to Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Project No. 266423) (Specification No. 25116) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to perform litter, debris, and encampment removal services within the California Department of Transportation rightofway locations, for a total amount nottoexceed $400,000, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
18. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street and the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $500,000 in construction funds for the Edinger Avenue and Towner Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation Project (No. 226018).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,749,105, which includes $1,399,284 for the construction contract, $209,893 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $139,928 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
3. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $1,399,284, subject to change orders, for construction of the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street; Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018), for a term beginning November 4, 2025, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER No. 202565 will be filed for Project Nos. 256033 & 226018.
19. Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program as Required by Funding Agency Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion into the 20272032 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2026/27 2031/32 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
20. Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202627 Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program 202627 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 202627.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Adopt an Amendment to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve recommended changes to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures.
22. Resolution Approving the Issuance of Taxable Bonds by California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) for the Purpose of Financing, Refinancing, and/or Reimbursing the Cost of Manufacturing Facilities for the Benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving issuance of California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) Bonds for the purpose of financing, refinancing, and/or reimbursing the cost of manufacturing facilities for the benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc. located at 3130 South Fairview Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 TAXABLE REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR 3130 SOUTH FAIRVIEW STREET
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.
23. Public Hearing – Approve the Report on Water Quality Relative to the Public Health Goals for Public Distribution
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on October 24, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana 2025 Public Health Goals Report for Public Distribution.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Round 6 Program Regional Coordination MOU
POSTING STATEMENT: On October 28, 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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a First Amendment to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item # 12) (Agreement No. A2025XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On October 28, 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.
11/4/2025
City Council and Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
November 4, 2025
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Councilmember Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
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After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
4. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Elizabeth Aracely Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, et al, OCSC Case No.: 302025 01453185CUPACJC
B. Orange County Apartment House Association, Inc. v City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202301308094CUJRCXC
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code: One matter
3. 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)
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Darrell Durley, Brown Temple ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Lopez to California Association of Nurse Practitioners declaring November 915, 2025, as National Nurse Practitioner Week CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items, with the exception of public hearings.
Comments for public hearings will take place after the hearing is opened.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 2 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
2. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
3. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 21, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
4. Appoint Jackeline Jimenez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Community Development Commission for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Jackeline Jimenez to the Community Development Commission as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes.)
5. Appoint Karen Rodriguez Nominated by Councilmember Phan as a Tenant Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Karen Rodriguez to the Rental Housing Board as a tenant representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Joseph Acevedo Nominated by Councilmember Hernandez as the Ward 5 Representative to the Personnel Board for a Partial Term Expiring December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Joseph Acevedo to the Personnel Board as the Ward 5 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
7. Review and Approve the Annual Calendar of City Council Meetings for 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Review calendar of regularly scheduled City Council meetings in 2026.
2. Cancel the regularly scheduled City Council meetings of January 6, 2026, August 18, 2026, and November 3, 2026.
3. Direct staff to post Notice(s) of Cancellation and waive notice to the City Council of said meetings as required by the Government Code.
8. Appropriation Adjustment and Amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program for Water Improvement Projects (No. 266424, 266425, 26 6426, 266427, 266428) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $25,000,000 of prioryear fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carryforward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure accounts (requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve amendments to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to add $2,400,000 of Water Revenue Bond funding for the Large Water Meter Services Program (No.266424), $2,430,000 for the Washington Well Improvements Phase II Project (No. 266425), $6,000,000 for the Citywide Facilities PFAS Improvements Project (No. 266426), $3,110,000 for the Citywide Water Improvements Project (No.266427), and $600,000 for the Fire Hydrant Improvements Project (No. 266428).
9. Purchase Order Contract with All American Asphalt for Asphalt Pothole Repair Services (Specification No. 25100) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract with All American Asphalt for asphalt pothole repair services, in an amount nottoexceed $7,750,000, for a three year term beginning December 1, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2028, with provisions for two, oneyear renewal options.
10. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts with AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for Electrical Components and Supplies (Specification No. 25091) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to AllPhase Electric Supply, B&K Electric Wholesale, USMILCOM, Inc., and Royal Wholesale Electric for electrical supplies on an asneed basis in a total aggregate amount notto exceed $1,050,000, for a oneterm beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring on November 3, 2026, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.
11. Agreement with True North Research, Inc. for Scientific Polling and Communications Services (Specification No. 25105) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with True North Research, Inc. to provide scientific polling and communications services in an amount not to exceed $198,250, for a term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 30, 2026, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year extensions. (Agreement No. A2025XXX)
12. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment that would allow the Housing Authority to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of Housing Authority Item # 3) (Agreement No.
A2025XXX).
13. Historic Property Preservation Agreements for the Properties Located at 1412 N.
Louise Street, 2402 N. Riverside Drive, 2556 N. Valencia Street, 433 W. Santa Clara Avenue, and 2520 N. Valencia Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the attached Mills Act agreements with the belowreferenced property owners for the identified structure(s) (Agreement Nos. A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025XXX, A2025 XXX, and A2025XXX). [Includes determination that the proposed projects are exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption(s)/Environmental Review Nos. 202569, 202570, 202572, 202575, 202578 will be filed for the project.] Table 1: Mills Act Agreements Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
Ricardo Diaz and
Rebeca Diaz,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202509 1412 N. Louise
Street
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Steven E. Meese
and Joelle K. Meese,
husband and wife as
joint tenants
202507 2402 N.
Riverside Drive
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja,
husband and wife, as
Trustees of The
Stephen Anthony
Gorgone and
Crishon Maria Preja
Revocable Living
Trust Dated July 5,
2022
202508 2556 N.
Valencia Drive
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
Property Owner(s)
Historic
Property
Preservation
Agreement
No.
Address/House Vote by HRC
E. Thomas Chappell,
an Unmarried Man 202510 433 W. Santa
Clara Avenue
5:0:0:3 (Commissioners
Shipp, Rincon, and Vice
Chair Christy absent)
DLKC Investments,
LLC 202506 2520 N.
Valencia Street
4:0:1:3 (Commissioner
Almendral abstaining;
Commissioners Shipp,
Rincon, and Vice Chair
Christy absent)
14. Appropriation Adjustment and Agreement Accepting $702,000 from the State Office of Traffic Safety for Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program for a oneyear period beginning October 1, 2025 through September 30 2026, in an amount not to exceed $702,000 (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment accepting $702,000 in the Office of Traffic Safety, Federal GrantIndirect revenue account and appropriate same to the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program expenditure accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)
15. First Amendment to the Agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts for School Resource Officer Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute the first amendment to the agreement with the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) for School Resource Officer (SRO) services to provide OCSA the opportunity to collaborate in the interview and approval process of the assigned officer, and increase the annual contingency amount by $50,000 for Year 2 and 3 totaling $100,000, for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $906,127, during the term of the agreement (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
16. Agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to Conduct the Vision Zero Plan Update (Project No. 246904) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with KTU&A, LLC dba KTUA to provide traffic engineering and transportation planning services for the Santa Ana Vision Zero Plan Update in an amount nottoexceed $180,832, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring November 3, 2026, with provisions for one, oneyear extension (Agreement No. A2025XXX).
17. Agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to Perform Litter, Debris, and Encampment Removal Services Related to Encampment Delegated Maintenance Agreement with the California Department of Transportation (Project No. 266423) (Specification No. 25116) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Landscape West Management Services, Inc. to perform litter, debris, and encampment removal services within the California Department of Transportation rightofway locations, for a total amount nottoexceed $400,000, for the term beginning November 4, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A2025 XXX).
18. Award a Construction Contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc. for the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street and the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20252026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $500,000 in construction funds for the Edinger Avenue and Towner Street Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation Project (No. 226018).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,749,105, which includes $1,399,284 for the construction contract, $209,893 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $139,928 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
3. Award a construction contract to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $1,399,284, subject to change orders, for construction of the Traffic Signal Modification at Segerstrom Avenue & Raitt Street and Segerstrom Avenue & Flower Street; Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon Installation at Edinger Avenue & Towner Street Project (Nos. 256033 & 226018), for a term beginning November 4, 2025, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER No. 202565 will be filed for Project Nos. 256033 & 226018.
19. Resolution and Authorization to Carry Over Grant Funds to the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program as Required by Funding Agency Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to submit selected projects to the Orange County Transportation Authority for inclusion into the 2027 Federal Transportation Improvement Program.
2. Adopt a Resolution certifying that the City has the resources to fund the projects submitted for inclusion into the 20272032 Federal Transportation Improvement Program, and confirm the City’s commitment to implement all projects submitted to the program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CERTIFYING THAT THE CITY HAS THE RESOURCES TO FUND PROJECTS IN THE 2026/27 2031/32 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AND AFFIRMING THE CITY’S COMMITMENT TO IMPLEMENT ALL PROJECTS IN THE PROGRAM
20. Resolutions Authorizing Grant Applications for the Fiscal Year 202627 Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt Resolutions authorizing the City of Santa Ana to submit applications for funding consideration under the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program 202627 Call for Projects.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMPREHENSIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SUBMITTAL OF IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO THE ORANGE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING UNDER THE REGIONAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION
PROGRAM
2. Direct staff to incorporate approved Comprehensive Transportation Funding Program projects into the SevenYear Capital Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 202627.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Adopt an Amendment to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve recommended changes to the Affordable Housing Funds Policies and Procedures.
22. Resolution Approving the Issuance of Taxable Bonds by California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) for the Purpose of Financing, Refinancing, and/or Reimbursing the Cost of Manufacturing Facilities for the Benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution approving issuance of California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) Bonds for the purpose of financing, refinancing, and/or reimbursing the cost of manufacturing facilities for the benefit of Robinson Pharma, Inc. located at 3130 South Fairview Street.
RESOLUTION NO. 2025XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA, APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $40,000,000 TAXABLE REVENUE BONDS BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR 3130 SOUTH FAIRVIEW STREET
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.
23. Public Hearing – Approve the Report on Water Quality Relative to the Public Health Goals for Public Distribution
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on October 24, 2025.
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the City of Santa Ana 2025 Public Health Goals Report for Public Distribution.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Round 6 Program Regional Coordination MOU
POSTING STATEMENT: On October 28, 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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Vice Chair Benjamin Vazquez
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 and 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of October 7, 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. First Amendment to the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for Digital Conversion and Document Imaging Services for the Housing Authority (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a First Amendment to increase the amount of the Agreement with Iron Mountain Information Management, LLC for digital conversion and document imaging services by $150,000, for a new total amount not to exceed $292,700 for the current contract term expiring December 31, 2026, and two remaining oneyear extensions (Contingent upon approval of City Council Item # 12) (Agreement No. A2025XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On October 28, 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.