Agenda — Santa Ana City Council, January 20, 2026 (part 3 of 3)

1/20/2026

City Council, Special Housing Authority, and
Special Successor Agency Meeting Agenda
January 20, 2026
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.

5. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUCCESSOR AGENCY 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 REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:

Property: 1901 West Walnut, APN 00733208
Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development Negotiating Parties: THRIVE Santa Ana Inc.

Under Negotiation: Purchase Price and Terms of Payment

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
a. City of Santa Ana v. Rose Marie Bizarro; and Does 1 to 10, OCSC Case No.: 30 202501522368CUPAWJC
b. Irma De La Cruz v City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30 202301333642
c. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30 202201293127
d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30 202301348299
e. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30 202301339537
f. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30 202401372127
g. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30 202201287702
h. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30 202301359457

3. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:

1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)

2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)

3. Service Employees International Union, PartTime Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTCS)

4. Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)

4. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):

Agency Negotiator: Lori Schnaider
Employee Organizations:

1. Confidential Association of Santa Ana (CASA)

2. Santa Ana Middle Management Association (SAMA)

3. Santa Ana Police Management Association (PMA)

4. Unrepresented Seasonal Employees
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Otoniel Gomez for Acts of Bravery

2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Francis Co for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza to the United States Postal Workers in Santa Ana for Outstanding Contributions to the Community 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: 4 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.

5. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of December 2, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission on May 22, 2025, July 24, 2025, August 28, 2025, and September 25, 2025; the Regular Meetings of the Youth Commission on May 19, 2025, July 21, 2025, August 18, 2025, and October 20, 2025; the Regular Meeting of Measure X Citizens Oversight Committee on March 12, 2025; and the Regular Meetings of the Police Oversight Commission on May 8, 2025, July 10, 2025, August 14, 2025, September 11, 2025, October 9, 2025, November 12, 2025, and December 11, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

7. Appoint Members to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Appoint the following individuals to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board: Kathy Jumper (replacing Darren Rutledge) for a partial fouryear term expiring May 31, 2028, Christine Martinez (replacing Maria Rosa Lopez) for a partial fouryear term expiring May 31, 2028, and Dr. Lorraine Perez for a partial four year term expiring May 31, 2026.

8. Authorize Staff to Prepare Documents for Water and Sewer Rate Adjustments (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize and direct staff to prepare all required documents necessary to proceed with notification of proposed water and sewer rate adjustments in compliance with Proposition 218 requirements, including, but not limited to, the following:
a) Prepare and mail proposed rate adjustment notices to all Santa Ana property owners in compliance with Proposition 218 requirements; b) Schedule a public hearing at a future City Council meeting, on or after March 17, 2026;
c) Prepare all other documents required to proceed with water and sewer rate adjustments.

9. Fiscal Year 202425 General Fund Results
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file this informational report.

10. Fiscal Year 202425 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Related Audit Reports, and Measure X AgreedUponProcedures Report
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:

Receive and file the following audited and separately issued reports for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2025:

1. The Auditor’s unmodified “clean” opinion letter for the fiscal year 202425 Audited Financial Statements included in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

2. Government Auditing Standards (GAS) Letter

3. Governance Letter

4. Air Quality Management District (AQMD) Audited Financial Statements

5. The Auditor’s report on the Appropriations Limit (GANN Limit)

6. The Auditor’s report on compliance with the Statement of Investment Policy

7. Measure X AgreedUponProcedures Report

11. Purchase Order Contracts to Bilan J Investment, Bright Event Rentals, and Cosmos Event Rentals for Event Equipment Rental Services (Specification No. 25123) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for event equipment rental services on an asneeded basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $145,000 for a oneyear term beginning January 20, 2026 through January 19, 2027, with provisions for four oneyear renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $725,000 over a fiveyear period.

Vendor Location
Bilan J Investment Tukwila, WA
Bright Event Rentals Los Angeles, CA
Cosmos Event RentalsAnaheim, CA

12. Purchase Order Contracts to Dooley Enterprises, Inc., Miwall Corporation, and San Diego Police Equipment Co. Inc. for Ammunition (Specification No. 25117) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to vendors listed below for ammunition on an asneeded basis in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $825,000, for an initial oneyear term expiring January 19, 2027, with provisions for four, oneyear renewal options.

Vendor Location
Dooley Enterprises, Inc. Anaheim, CA
Miwall Corporation Grass Valley, CA
San Diego Police Equipment Co. Inc.San Diego, CA

13. Appropriation Adjustment Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program Funds (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Approve an Appropriation Adjustment recognizing $1,655,974 in grant revenue from the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative funding program revenue account and appropriate same to the FY 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Program Grant expenditures accounts. (Requires five affirmative votes)

14. Agreement with Turbo Data Systems, Inc. for Automated Parking Citation and Processing Services (Specification No. 25114) (General Fund) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Turbo Data Systems, Inc. to provide automated parking citation and processing services in an amount not to exceed $2,657,098, for a term beginning February 15, 2026 and expiring February 14, 2029, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions (Agreement No. A2026XXX).

15. Agreement with Utility Response Training Associates, LLC to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2024 FY2028 (Specification No. 25118A) (NonGeneral Fund UASI)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Utility Response Training Associates, LLC to provide ongoing training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an asneeded basis in an aggregate amount not to exceed $99,500, for the period of January 20, 2026 through January 19, 2029 with two, oneyear renewal options (Agreement No. A2026XXX).

16. Agreement with DTSA Services for Downtown Santa Ana Clean & Safe Program (Specification No. 25097) (Parking Enterprise Funds)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Romo Enterprises Inc. DBA DTSA Services for the Downtown Santa Ana Clean & Safe Program in an amount nottoexceed $1,110,764 for a term beginning March 1, 2026 and expiring February 28, 2027, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $3,501,682 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).

17. Memorandum of Understanding Establishing the Terms and Conditions of Employment for Classifications Represented by the Service Employees International Union Local 721
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the Service Employees International Union Local 721 (“SEIU”) regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment effective July 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 and authorize nonsubstantive changes which may be necessary to implement the agreement (Agreement No. A2026XXX).

18. Agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Volume Licensing and Maintenance for Microsoft Software and Products (Specification No. 26005) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. to provide volume licensing and maintenance for Microsoft software and products in an amount not to exceed $2,900,000, for a term beginning February 1, 2026 and expiring January 31, 2029. (Agreement No. A2026XXX)

19. Historic Property Preservation Agreement for the Property Located at 1218 N. French Street
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the attached Mills Act agreement with the belowreferenced property owner for the identified structure (Agreement No. A2026XXX) [Includes determination that the proposed project is exempt from further review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act as Categorical Exemption/Environmental Review No. 2025 95 will be filed for the project].

Table 1: Mills Act Agreement Approved by the Historic Resources Commission (HRC)
Property
Owner
Historic Property
Preservation Agreement
No.

Address/House Vote by HRC
Anna
Lozano 202511 1218 N. French
Street
6:0:0:2 (Commissioners
Almendral and Rincon
absent)

20. Relocation and Quitclaim of Easements within 3100 West Lake Center Drive for the South Coast Technology Center Project (Applicant: C.J. Segerstrom & Sons, a California General Partnership)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute quitclaim deeds relinquishing the City’s interest in the existing easements at 3100 West Lake Center Drive.

21. Award of a Construction Contract to Cali State Paving, Inc., for the Construction of the Alley Improvements Project (Project No. 266910) (General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $765,625, which includes $612,500 for the construction contract, $91,875 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $61,250 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.

2. Award a construction contract to Cali State Paving, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $612,500, subject to change orders, for the construction of the Alley Improvements Program Project (Project No. 266910), for a term beginning January 20, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.

3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20258 will be filed for Project No. 266910.

22. Award of a Construction Contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc. to Construct the Fire Station 74 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24 6053) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $842,630 in construction funds for the Fire Station 74 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 246053).

2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $842,630, which includes $674,104 for the construction contract, $101,115 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $67,411 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.

3. Award a construction contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $674,104, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fire Station 74 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 246053), for a term beginning January 20, 2026 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. ER2025116 will be filed for Project No. 246053.

23. Award of a Construction Contract to Golden Gate Steel, Inc., to Construct the Portola Splash Pad Project (Project No. 252401) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $2,467,500 in construction funds for the Portola Splash Pad Project (Project No. 252401).

2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $2,467,500, which includes $1,974,000 for the construction contract, $296,100 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $197,400 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.

3. Award a construction contract to Golden Gate Steel, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,974,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Portola Splash Pad Project (Project No. 25 2401), for a term beginning January 20, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.

24. First Amendment to the Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC to Install Additional LED Lighting at Centennial Park Playground (Project No. 266007) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $186,978 in construction funds for the Centennial Park Lighting Project (Project No. 266007).

2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC to add playground LED sports lighting at Centennial Park, in an additional amount of $208,585, which includes $189,622 for construction and $18,963 for unanticipated or unforeseen work, for a total revised estimated project delivery cost of $1,516,978 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).

25. Agreement with 1st Choice Pool & Spa Solutions for Pools, Outdoor Fountains, and Splash Pads Maintenance and Repair Services (Specification No. 25120) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with 1st Choice Pool & Spa Solutions to provide pools, fountains, and splash pads maintenance and repair services in an amount nottoexceed $553,930, for a term beginning February 1, 2026 and expiring January 31, 2027, with provisions for four, oneyear extensions for a total agreement amount nottoexceed $2,009,618 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR

26. Selection of Mayor Pro Tem for 2026 Pursuant to Santa Ana City Charter Section 405 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and elect one Councilmember to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for calendar year 2026.

27. Nominate and Appoint an Alternate Representative to the Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly Business Meeting Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Nominate and appoint an alternate for purposes of the Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly Business Meeting.

28. Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code As To Section 2 748 Specifying the Procurement and Contracting Procedure for Vehicle and Vehicle Related Equipment Purchases
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 2748 of Article VII, of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) specifying the procurement and contracting procedure for vehicle and vehicle related equipment purchases.

ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO SECTION 2748 SPECIFYING THE PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLE AND VEHICLE RELATED EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing item.

29. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS3088 Adopting the Updated California and International Building and Fire Codes with Local Conditions Amendments
First reading December 2, 2025 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of 70.

Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on December 19 and December 26, 2025.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Orange County Fire Authority Recommended Action: 1. Find that the proposed Ordinance is exempt under the provision of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).

2. Conduct a public hearing and approve second reading and adoption of ordinance amending Chapters 8 and 14 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code adopting the State Building Regulations, including the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, and certain modifications and changes with respect to local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions with the City of Santa Ana to the California Building, Existing Building, Residential, Green Standards, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Historical Building, and Fire Codes as amended by the State of California.

ORDINANCE NO. NS3088 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING CHAPTERS 8 AND 14 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT AND AMEND THE MOST RECENTLY ENACTED CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
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.

In Memory Of
Renee Nicole Good
Jesus Alejandro Valdez
Keith Porter
Future Items

1. Agreement for Public Works Assets Management Software

2. Construction Contract for Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements POSTING STATEMENT: On January 13, 2026, 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 though 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 November 4, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

3. Housing Successor Annual Report for FY 202425 – Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Housing Authority meeting and convene to the Special Successor Agency meeting.

POSTING STATEMENT: On January 13, 2026, 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.

SPECIAL SUCCESSOR AGENCY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Agency 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
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Successor Agency on items on the Successor Agency Authority agenda.

CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 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 Special Meeting of January 21, 2025 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

3. Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the Period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution approving the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 pursuant to Part 1.85 of Division 24 of the California Health & Safety Code.

SUCCESSOR AGENCY RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE FORMER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE RECOGNIZED OBLIGATION PAYMENT SCHEDULE 2627 FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2026 TO JUNE 30, 2027 PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34177(o), AND PART 1.85 OF DIVISION 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE (“DISSOLUTION ACT”)
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
SUCCESSOR AGENCY COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Successor Agency meeting.

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