Santa Ana City Council
February 3, 2026

City Council Meeting Packet
February 3, 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
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ 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, or iv) special agenda 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 ITEM – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.

La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.

La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 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)

2. 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

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code:

Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
* One (1) case – Union Pacific
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
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 Mayor Amezcua to Templo Calvario for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to students of the Suavecito Foundation for Exemplary Leadership in Youth Government 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 17 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 January 20, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Appoint Emilio Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Emilio Ramirez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2­ 326(a), requires five affirmative votes).

7. 2025 Update on the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. In­Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file information presented in this report regarding the feasibility of deploying in­car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD).

9. Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies, LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­143) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Manatt Government Strategies LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term in an amount not to exceed $352,800, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $588,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

10. Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­142) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­ year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $375,000 (Agreement No. A­ 2026­XXX).

11. Agreement with Midwest Tape for Hoopla Digital Book, Video, and Music Content (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Midwest Tape, LLC to provide Hoopla Digital Content in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for a term expiring February 9, 2028 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

12. Agreement for Payment In­Lieu of Taxes for Properties located at 3601, 3611, 3621, and 3631 S. Harbor Boulevard (APN: 414­261­07)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the attached Payment In­Lieu of Taxes Agreement with SOCO Harbor, Inc. (Agreement No. 2026­XXX).

13. Agreement with Trimble Inc. for Public Works Asset Management Software (Specification No. 26­001) (Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Trimble Inc. to provide public works asset management software, in an amount not to exceed $87,777, for a term beginning January 31, 2026 and expiring January 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

14. American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement for Evacuation Shelters at Specified City Facilities [Santa Ana Senior Center, Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, Garfield Community Center, Salgado Recreation Center, El Salvador Community Center, Jerome Center, Southwest Senior Center]
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the American National Red Cross, commencing upon signing through December 31, 2035, to allow the Red Cross, upon request and if feasible, to use and occupy specified City facilities to operate evacuation shelters during natural disasters or other large­scale emergencies (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

15. Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Implementation of the Drone as a First Responder System and Patrol Drone Purchase for the Police Department (Non­ General Fund ­ SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Drone as a First Responder system, patrol drones, and all required software licenses to the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $682,900 for a term beginning February 3, 2026 and expiring February 2, 2029 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

16. Resolution for Police Oversight Commission Bylaws
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution for the Police Oversight Commission Bylaws.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING INITIAL BYLAWS FOR THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

17. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 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 First reading January 20, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (7­0).

Legal notice published in OC Reporter on January 23, 2026.

Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS­3089 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

18. Appeal Application No. 2025­02 Appealing the Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 to Allow the Expansion of a Private School at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2026 and notices mailed on same date.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2025­ 02, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 allowing the expansion of a private school at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue (APN 108­073­13).

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2025­02 AND UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1982­18­MOD­1 AS CONDITIONED TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL BUILDING WITHIN AN EXISTING CHURCH CAMPUS LOCATED AT 5311 WEST MCFADDEN AVENUE (APN: 108­073­13)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

19. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Prepare a Public Report and Direct the Police Oversight Commission to Hold a Public Hearing Regarding Law Enforcement Response to a Demonstration at the Santa Ana Civic Center – Councilmember Vazquez
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.

Future Items

1. Construction Contract for Fire Station 71

2. First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 27, 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.

City Council

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City Council Meeting Packet
February 3, 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
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ 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, or iv) special agenda 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 ITEM – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.

La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.

La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 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)

2. 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

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code:

Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
* One (1) case – Union Pacific
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
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 Mayor Amezcua to Templo Calvario for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to students of the Suavecito Foundation for Exemplary Leadership in Youth Government 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 17 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 January 20, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Appoint Emilio Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Emilio Ramirez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2­ 326(a), requires five affirmative votes).

7. 2025 Update on the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. In­Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file information presented in this report regarding the feasibility of deploying in­car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD).

9. Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies, LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­143) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Manatt Government Strategies LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term in an amount not to exceed $352,800, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $588,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

10. Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­142) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­ year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $375,000 (Agreement No. A­ 2026­XXX).

11. Agreement with Midwest Tape for Hoopla Digital Book, Video, and Music Content (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Midwest Tape, LLC to provide Hoopla Digital Content in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for a term expiring February 9, 2028 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

12. Agreement for Payment In­Lieu of Taxes for Properties located at 3601, 3611, 3621, and 3631 S. Harbor Boulevard (APN: 414­261­07)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the attached Payment In­Lieu of Taxes Agreement with SOCO Harbor, Inc. (Agreement No. 2026­XXX).

13. Agreement with Trimble Inc. for Public Works Asset Management Software (Specification No. 26­001) (Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Trimble Inc. to provide public works asset management software, in an amount not to exceed $87,777, for a term beginning January 31, 2026 and expiring January 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

14. American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement for Evacuation Shelters at Specified City Facilities [Santa Ana Senior Center, Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, Garfield Community Center, Salgado Recreation Center, El Salvador Community Center, Jerome Center, Southwest Senior Center]
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the American National Red Cross, commencing upon signing through December 31, 2035, to allow the Red Cross, upon request and if feasible, to use and occupy specified City facilities to operate evacuation shelters during natural disasters or other large­scale emergencies (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

15. Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Implementation of the Drone as a First Responder System and Patrol Drone Purchase for the Police Department (Non­ General Fund ­ SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Drone as a First Responder system, patrol drones, and all required software licenses to the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $682,900 for a term beginning February 3, 2026 and expiring February 2, 2029 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

16. Resolution for Police Oversight Commission Bylaws
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution for the Police Oversight Commission Bylaws.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING INITIAL BYLAWS FOR THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

17. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 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 First reading January 20, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (7­0).

Legal notice published in OC Reporter on January 23, 2026.

Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS­3089 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

18. Appeal Application No. 2025­02 Appealing the Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 to Allow the Expansion of a Private School at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2026 and notices mailed on same date.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2025­ 02, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 allowing the expansion of a private school at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue (APN 108­073­13).

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2025­02 AND UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1982­18­MOD­1 AS CONDITIONED TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL BUILDING WITHIN AN EXISTING CHURCH CAMPUS LOCATED AT 5311 WEST MCFADDEN AVENUE (APN: 108­073­13)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

19. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Prepare a Public Report and Direct the Police Oversight Commission to Hold a Public Hearing Regarding Law Enforcement Response to a Demonstration at the Santa Ana Civic Center – Councilmember Vazquez
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.

Future Items

1. Construction Contract for Fire Station 71

2. First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 27, 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.

City Council

2 2/3/2026

City Council Meeting Packet
February 3, 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
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ 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, or iv) special agenda 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 ITEM – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.

La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.

La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 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)

2. 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

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code:

Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
* One (1) case – Union Pacific
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
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 Mayor Amezcua to Templo Calvario for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to students of the Suavecito Foundation for Exemplary Leadership in Youth Government 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 17 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 January 20, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Appoint Emilio Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Emilio Ramirez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2­ 326(a), requires five affirmative votes).

7. 2025 Update on the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. In­Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file information presented in this report regarding the feasibility of deploying in­car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD).

9. Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies, LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­143) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Manatt Government Strategies LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term in an amount not to exceed $352,800, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $588,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

10. Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­142) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­ year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $375,000 (Agreement No. A­ 2026­XXX).

11. Agreement with Midwest Tape for Hoopla Digital Book, Video, and Music Content (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Midwest Tape, LLC to provide Hoopla Digital Content in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for a term expiring February 9, 2028 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

12. Agreement for Payment In­Lieu of Taxes for Properties located at 3601, 3611, 3621, and 3631 S. Harbor Boulevard (APN: 414­261­07)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the attached Payment In­Lieu of Taxes Agreement with SOCO Harbor, Inc. (Agreement No. 2026­XXX).

13. Agreement with Trimble Inc. for Public Works Asset Management Software (Specification No. 26­001) (Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Trimble Inc. to provide public works asset management software, in an amount not to exceed $87,777, for a term beginning January 31, 2026 and expiring January 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

14. American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement for Evacuation Shelters at Specified City Facilities [Santa Ana Senior Center, Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, Garfield Community Center, Salgado Recreation Center, El Salvador Community Center, Jerome Center, Southwest Senior Center]
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the American National Red Cross, commencing upon signing through December 31, 2035, to allow the Red Cross, upon request and if feasible, to use and occupy specified City facilities to operate evacuation shelters during natural disasters or other large­scale emergencies (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

15. Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Implementation of the Drone as a First Responder System and Patrol Drone Purchase for the Police Department (Non­ General Fund ­ SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Drone as a First Responder system, patrol drones, and all required software licenses to the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $682,900 for a term beginning February 3, 2026 and expiring February 2, 2029 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

16. Resolution for Police Oversight Commission Bylaws
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution for the Police Oversight Commission Bylaws.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING INITIAL BYLAWS FOR THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

17. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 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 First reading January 20, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (7­0).

Legal notice published in OC Reporter on January 23, 2026.

Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS­3089 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

18. Appeal Application No. 2025­02 Appealing the Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 to Allow the Expansion of a Private School at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2026 and notices mailed on same date.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2025­ 02, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 allowing the expansion of a private school at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue (APN 108­073­13).

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2025­02 AND UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1982­18­MOD­1 AS CONDITIONED TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL BUILDING WITHIN AN EXISTING CHURCH CAMPUS LOCATED AT 5311 WEST MCFADDEN AVENUE (APN: 108­073­13)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

19. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Prepare a Public Report and Direct the Police Oversight Commission to Hold a Public Hearing Regarding Law Enforcement Response to a Demonstration at the Santa Ana Civic Center – Councilmember Vazquez
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.

Future Items

1. Construction Contract for Fire Station 71

2. First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 27, 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.

City Council

3 2/3/2026

City Council Meeting Packet
February 3, 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
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ 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, or iv) special agenda 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 ITEM – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.

La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.

La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 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)

2. 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

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code:

Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
* One (1) case – Union Pacific
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
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 Mayor Amezcua to Templo Calvario for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to students of the Suavecito Foundation for Exemplary Leadership in Youth Government 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 17 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 January 20, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Appoint Emilio Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Emilio Ramirez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2­ 326(a), requires five affirmative votes).

7. 2025 Update on the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. In­Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file information presented in this report regarding the feasibility of deploying in­car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD).

9. Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies, LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­143) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Manatt Government Strategies LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term in an amount not to exceed $352,800, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $588,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

10. Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­142) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­ year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $375,000 (Agreement No. A­ 2026­XXX).

11. Agreement with Midwest Tape for Hoopla Digital Book, Video, and Music Content (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Midwest Tape, LLC to provide Hoopla Digital Content in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for a term expiring February 9, 2028 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

12. Agreement for Payment In­Lieu of Taxes for Properties located at 3601, 3611, 3621, and 3631 S. Harbor Boulevard (APN: 414­261­07)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the attached Payment In­Lieu of Taxes Agreement with SOCO Harbor, Inc. (Agreement No. 2026­XXX).

13. Agreement with Trimble Inc. for Public Works Asset Management Software (Specification No. 26­001) (Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Trimble Inc. to provide public works asset management software, in an amount not to exceed $87,777, for a term beginning January 31, 2026 and expiring January 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

14. American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement for Evacuation Shelters at Specified City Facilities [Santa Ana Senior Center, Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, Garfield Community Center, Salgado Recreation Center, El Salvador Community Center, Jerome Center, Southwest Senior Center]
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the American National Red Cross, commencing upon signing through December 31, 2035, to allow the Red Cross, upon request and if feasible, to use and occupy specified City facilities to operate evacuation shelters during natural disasters or other large­scale emergencies (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

15. Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Implementation of the Drone as a First Responder System and Patrol Drone Purchase for the Police Department (Non­ General Fund ­ SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Drone as a First Responder system, patrol drones, and all required software licenses to the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $682,900 for a term beginning February 3, 2026 and expiring February 2, 2029 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

16. Resolution for Police Oversight Commission Bylaws
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution for the Police Oversight Commission Bylaws.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING INITIAL BYLAWS FOR THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

17. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 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 First reading January 20, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (7­0).

Legal notice published in OC Reporter on January 23, 2026.

Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS­3089 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

18. Appeal Application No. 2025­02 Appealing the Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 to Allow the Expansion of a Private School at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2026 and notices mailed on same date.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2025­ 02, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 allowing the expansion of a private school at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue (APN 108­073­13).

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2025­02 AND UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1982­18­MOD­1 AS CONDITIONED TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL BUILDING WITHIN AN EXISTING CHURCH CAMPUS LOCATED AT 5311 WEST MCFADDEN AVENUE (APN: 108­073­13)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

19. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Prepare a Public Report and Direct the Police Oversight Commission to Hold a Public Hearing Regarding Law Enforcement Response to a Demonstration at the Santa Ana Civic Center – Councilmember Vazquez
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.

Future Items

1. Construction Contract for Fire Station 71

2. First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 27, 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.

City Council

4 2/3/2026

City Council Meeting Packet
February 3, 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
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ 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, or iv) special agenda 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 ITEM – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.

La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.

La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 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)

2. 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

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code:

Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
* One (1) case – Union Pacific
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
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 Mayor Amezcua to Templo Calvario for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to students of the Suavecito Foundation for Exemplary Leadership in Youth Government 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 17 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 January 20, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Appoint Emilio Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Emilio Ramirez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2­ 326(a), requires five affirmative votes).

7. 2025 Update on the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. In­Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file information presented in this report regarding the feasibility of deploying in­car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD).

9. Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies, LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­143) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Manatt Government Strategies LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term in an amount not to exceed $352,800, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $588,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

10. Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­142) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­ year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $375,000 (Agreement No. A­ 2026­XXX).

11. Agreement with Midwest Tape for Hoopla Digital Book, Video, and Music Content (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Midwest Tape, LLC to provide Hoopla Digital Content in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for a term expiring February 9, 2028 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

12. Agreement for Payment In­Lieu of Taxes for Properties located at 3601, 3611, 3621, and 3631 S. Harbor Boulevard (APN: 414­261­07)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the attached Payment In­Lieu of Taxes Agreement with SOCO Harbor, Inc. (Agreement No. 2026­XXX).

13. Agreement with Trimble Inc. for Public Works Asset Management Software (Specification No. 26­001) (Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Trimble Inc. to provide public works asset management software, in an amount not to exceed $87,777, for a term beginning January 31, 2026 and expiring January 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

14. American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement for Evacuation Shelters at Specified City Facilities [Santa Ana Senior Center, Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, Garfield Community Center, Salgado Recreation Center, El Salvador Community Center, Jerome Center, Southwest Senior Center]
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the American National Red Cross, commencing upon signing through December 31, 2035, to allow the Red Cross, upon request and if feasible, to use and occupy specified City facilities to operate evacuation shelters during natural disasters or other large­scale emergencies (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

15. Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Implementation of the Drone as a First Responder System and Patrol Drone Purchase for the Police Department (Non­ General Fund ­ SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Drone as a First Responder system, patrol drones, and all required software licenses to the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $682,900 for a term beginning February 3, 2026 and expiring February 2, 2029 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

16. Resolution for Police Oversight Commission Bylaws
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution for the Police Oversight Commission Bylaws.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING INITIAL BYLAWS FOR THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

17. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 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 First reading January 20, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (7­0).

Legal notice published in OC Reporter on January 23, 2026.

Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS­3089 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

18. Appeal Application No. 2025­02 Appealing the Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 to Allow the Expansion of a Private School at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2026 and notices mailed on same date.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2025­ 02, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 allowing the expansion of a private school at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue (APN 108­073­13).

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2025­02 AND UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1982­18­MOD­1 AS CONDITIONED TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL BUILDING WITHIN AN EXISTING CHURCH CAMPUS LOCATED AT 5311 WEST MCFADDEN AVENUE (APN: 108­073­13)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

19. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Prepare a Public Report and Direct the Police Oversight Commission to Hold a Public Hearing Regarding Law Enforcement Response to a Demonstration at the Santa Ana Civic Center – Councilmember Vazquez
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.

Future Items

1. Construction Contract for Fire Station 71

2. First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 27, 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.

City Council

5 2/3/2026

City Council Meeting Packet
February 3, 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
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ 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, or iv) special agenda 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 ITEM – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.

La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.

La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 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)

2. 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

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code:

Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
* One (1) case – Union Pacific
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
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 Mayor Amezcua to Templo Calvario for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to students of the Suavecito Foundation for Exemplary Leadership in Youth Government 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 17 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 January 20, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Appoint Emilio Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Emilio Ramirez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2­ 326(a), requires five affirmative votes).

7. 2025 Update on the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. In­Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file information presented in this report regarding the feasibility of deploying in­car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD).

9. Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies, LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­143) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Manatt Government Strategies LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term in an amount not to exceed $352,800, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $588,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

10. Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­142) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­ year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $375,000 (Agreement No. A­ 2026­XXX).

11. Agreement with Midwest Tape for Hoopla Digital Book, Video, and Music Content (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Midwest Tape, LLC to provide Hoopla Digital Content in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for a term expiring February 9, 2028 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

12. Agreement for Payment In­Lieu of Taxes for Properties located at 3601, 3611, 3621, and 3631 S. Harbor Boulevard (APN: 414­261­07)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the attached Payment In­Lieu of Taxes Agreement with SOCO Harbor, Inc. (Agreement No. 2026­XXX).

13. Agreement with Trimble Inc. for Public Works Asset Management Software (Specification No. 26­001) (Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Trimble Inc. to provide public works asset management software, in an amount not to exceed $87,777, for a term beginning January 31, 2026 and expiring January 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

14. American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement for Evacuation Shelters at Specified City Facilities [Santa Ana Senior Center, Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, Garfield Community Center, Salgado Recreation Center, El Salvador Community Center, Jerome Center, Southwest Senior Center]
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the American National Red Cross, commencing upon signing through December 31, 2035, to allow the Red Cross, upon request and if feasible, to use and occupy specified City facilities to operate evacuation shelters during natural disasters or other large­scale emergencies (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

15. Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Implementation of the Drone as a First Responder System and Patrol Drone Purchase for the Police Department (Non­ General Fund ­ SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Drone as a First Responder system, patrol drones, and all required software licenses to the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $682,900 for a term beginning February 3, 2026 and expiring February 2, 2029 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

16. Resolution for Police Oversight Commission Bylaws
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution for the Police Oversight Commission Bylaws.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING INITIAL BYLAWS FOR THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

17. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 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 First reading January 20, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (7­0).

Legal notice published in OC Reporter on January 23, 2026.

Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS­3089 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

18. Appeal Application No. 2025­02 Appealing the Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 to Allow the Expansion of a Private School at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2026 and notices mailed on same date.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2025­ 02, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 allowing the expansion of a private school at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue (APN 108­073­13).

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2025­02 AND UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1982­18­MOD­1 AS CONDITIONED TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL BUILDING WITHIN AN EXISTING CHURCH CAMPUS LOCATED AT 5311 WEST MCFADDEN AVENUE (APN: 108­073­13)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

19. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Prepare a Public Report and Direct the Police Oversight Commission to Hold a Public Hearing Regarding Law Enforcement Response to a Demonstration at the Santa Ana Civic Center – Councilmember Vazquez
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.

Future Items

1. Construction Contract for Fire Station 71

2. First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 27, 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.

City Council

6 2/3/2026

City Council Meeting Packet
February 3, 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
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ 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, or iv) special agenda 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 ITEM – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.

La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.

La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 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)

2. 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

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code:

Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
* One (1) case – Union Pacific
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
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 Mayor Amezcua to Templo Calvario for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to students of the Suavecito Foundation for Exemplary Leadership in Youth Government 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 17 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 January 20, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Appoint Emilio Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Emilio Ramirez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2­ 326(a), requires five affirmative votes).

7. 2025 Update on the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. In­Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file information presented in this report regarding the feasibility of deploying in­car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD).

9. Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies, LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­143) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Manatt Government Strategies LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term in an amount not to exceed $352,800, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $588,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

10. Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­142) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­ year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $375,000 (Agreement No. A­ 2026­XXX).

11. Agreement with Midwest Tape for Hoopla Digital Book, Video, and Music Content (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Midwest Tape, LLC to provide Hoopla Digital Content in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for a term expiring February 9, 2028 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

12. Agreement for Payment In­Lieu of Taxes for Properties located at 3601, 3611, 3621, and 3631 S. Harbor Boulevard (APN: 414­261­07)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the attached Payment In­Lieu of Taxes Agreement with SOCO Harbor, Inc. (Agreement No. 2026­XXX).

13. Agreement with Trimble Inc. for Public Works Asset Management Software (Specification No. 26­001) (Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Trimble Inc. to provide public works asset management software, in an amount not to exceed $87,777, for a term beginning January 31, 2026 and expiring January 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

14. American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement for Evacuation Shelters at Specified City Facilities [Santa Ana Senior Center, Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, Garfield Community Center, Salgado Recreation Center, El Salvador Community Center, Jerome Center, Southwest Senior Center]
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the American National Red Cross, commencing upon signing through December 31, 2035, to allow the Red Cross, upon request and if feasible, to use and occupy specified City facilities to operate evacuation shelters during natural disasters or other large­scale emergencies (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

15. Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Implementation of the Drone as a First Responder System and Patrol Drone Purchase for the Police Department (Non­ General Fund ­ SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Drone as a First Responder system, patrol drones, and all required software licenses to the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $682,900 for a term beginning February 3, 2026 and expiring February 2, 2029 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

16. Resolution for Police Oversight Commission Bylaws
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution for the Police Oversight Commission Bylaws.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING INITIAL BYLAWS FOR THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

17. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 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 First reading January 20, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (7­0).

Legal notice published in OC Reporter on January 23, 2026.

Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS­3089 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

18. Appeal Application No. 2025­02 Appealing the Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 to Allow the Expansion of a Private School at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2026 and notices mailed on same date.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2025­ 02, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 allowing the expansion of a private school at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue (APN 108­073­13).

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2025­02 AND UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1982­18­MOD­1 AS CONDITIONED TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL BUILDING WITHIN AN EXISTING CHURCH CAMPUS LOCATED AT 5311 WEST MCFADDEN AVENUE (APN: 108­073­13)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

19. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Prepare a Public Report and Direct the Police Oversight Commission to Hold a Public Hearing Regarding Law Enforcement Response to a Demonstration at the Santa Ana Civic Center – Councilmember Vazquez
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.

Future Items

1. Construction Contract for Fire Station 71

2. First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 27, 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.

City Council

7 2/3/2026

City Council Meeting Packet
February 3, 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
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ 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, or iv) special agenda 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 ITEM – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.

La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.

La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 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)

2. 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

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code:

Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
* One (1) case – Union Pacific
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
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 Mayor Amezcua to Templo Calvario for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to students of the Suavecito Foundation for Exemplary Leadership in Youth Government 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 17 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 January 20, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Appoint Emilio Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Emilio Ramirez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2­ 326(a), requires five affirmative votes).

7. 2025 Update on the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. In­Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file information presented in this report regarding the feasibility of deploying in­car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD).

9. Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies, LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­143) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Manatt Government Strategies LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term in an amount not to exceed $352,800, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $588,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

10. Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­142) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­ year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $375,000 (Agreement No. A­ 2026­XXX).

11. Agreement with Midwest Tape for Hoopla Digital Book, Video, and Music Content (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Midwest Tape, LLC to provide Hoopla Digital Content in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for a term expiring February 9, 2028 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

12. Agreement for Payment In­Lieu of Taxes for Properties located at 3601, 3611, 3621, and 3631 S. Harbor Boulevard (APN: 414­261­07)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the attached Payment In­Lieu of Taxes Agreement with SOCO Harbor, Inc. (Agreement No. 2026­XXX).

13. Agreement with Trimble Inc. for Public Works Asset Management Software (Specification No. 26­001) (Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Trimble Inc. to provide public works asset management software, in an amount not to exceed $87,777, for a term beginning January 31, 2026 and expiring January 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

14. American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement for Evacuation Shelters at Specified City Facilities [Santa Ana Senior Center, Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, Garfield Community Center, Salgado Recreation Center, El Salvador Community Center, Jerome Center, Southwest Senior Center]
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the American National Red Cross, commencing upon signing through December 31, 2035, to allow the Red Cross, upon request and if feasible, to use and occupy specified City facilities to operate evacuation shelters during natural disasters or other large­scale emergencies (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

15. Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Implementation of the Drone as a First Responder System and Patrol Drone Purchase for the Police Department (Non­ General Fund ­ SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Drone as a First Responder system, patrol drones, and all required software licenses to the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $682,900 for a term beginning February 3, 2026 and expiring February 2, 2029 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

16. Resolution for Police Oversight Commission Bylaws
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution for the Police Oversight Commission Bylaws.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING INITIAL BYLAWS FOR THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

17. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 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 First reading January 20, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (7­0).

Legal notice published in OC Reporter on January 23, 2026.

Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS­3089 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

18. Appeal Application No. 2025­02 Appealing the Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 to Allow the Expansion of a Private School at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2026 and notices mailed on same date.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2025­ 02, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 allowing the expansion of a private school at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue (APN 108­073­13).

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2025­02 AND UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1982­18­MOD­1 AS CONDITIONED TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL BUILDING WITHIN AN EXISTING CHURCH CAMPUS LOCATED AT 5311 WEST MCFADDEN AVENUE (APN: 108­073­13)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

19. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Prepare a Public Report and Direct the Police Oversight Commission to Hold a Public Hearing Regarding Law Enforcement Response to a Demonstration at the Santa Ana Civic Center – Councilmember Vazquez
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.

Future Items

1. Construction Contract for Fire Station 71

2. First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 27, 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.

City Council

8 2/3/2026

City Council Meeting Packet
February 3, 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
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ 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, or iv) special agenda 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 ITEM – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.

La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.

La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 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)

2. 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

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code:

Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
* One (1) case – Union Pacific
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
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 Mayor Amezcua to Templo Calvario for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to students of the Suavecito Foundation for Exemplary Leadership in Youth Government 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 17 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 January 20, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Appoint Emilio Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Emilio Ramirez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2­ 326(a), requires five affirmative votes).

7. 2025 Update on the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. In­Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file information presented in this report regarding the feasibility of deploying in­car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD).

9. Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies, LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­143) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Manatt Government Strategies LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term in an amount not to exceed $352,800, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $588,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

10. Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­142) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­ year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $375,000 (Agreement No. A­ 2026­XXX).

11. Agreement with Midwest Tape for Hoopla Digital Book, Video, and Music Content (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Midwest Tape, LLC to provide Hoopla Digital Content in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for a term expiring February 9, 2028 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

12. Agreement for Payment In­Lieu of Taxes for Properties located at 3601, 3611, 3621, and 3631 S. Harbor Boulevard (APN: 414­261­07)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the attached Payment In­Lieu of Taxes Agreement with SOCO Harbor, Inc. (Agreement No. 2026­XXX).

13. Agreement with Trimble Inc. for Public Works Asset Management Software (Specification No. 26­001) (Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Trimble Inc. to provide public works asset management software, in an amount not to exceed $87,777, for a term beginning January 31, 2026 and expiring January 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

14. American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement for Evacuation Shelters at Specified City Facilities [Santa Ana Senior Center, Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, Garfield Community Center, Salgado Recreation Center, El Salvador Community Center, Jerome Center, Southwest Senior Center]
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the American National Red Cross, commencing upon signing through December 31, 2035, to allow the Red Cross, upon request and if feasible, to use and occupy specified City facilities to operate evacuation shelters during natural disasters or other large­scale emergencies (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

15. Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Implementation of the Drone as a First Responder System and Patrol Drone Purchase for the Police Department (Non­ General Fund ­ SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Drone as a First Responder system, patrol drones, and all required software licenses to the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $682,900 for a term beginning February 3, 2026 and expiring February 2, 2029 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

16. Resolution for Police Oversight Commission Bylaws
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution for the Police Oversight Commission Bylaws.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING INITIAL BYLAWS FOR THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

17. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 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 First reading January 20, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (7­0).

Legal notice published in OC Reporter on January 23, 2026.

Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS­3089 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

18. Appeal Application No. 2025­02 Appealing the Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 to Allow the Expansion of a Private School at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2026 and notices mailed on same date.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2025­ 02, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 allowing the expansion of a private school at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue (APN 108­073­13).

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2025­02 AND UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1982­18­MOD­1 AS CONDITIONED TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL BUILDING WITHIN AN EXISTING CHURCH CAMPUS LOCATED AT 5311 WEST MCFADDEN AVENUE (APN: 108­073­13)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

19. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Prepare a Public Report and Direct the Police Oversight Commission to Hold a Public Hearing Regarding Law Enforcement Response to a Demonstration at the Santa Ana Civic Center – Councilmember Vazquez
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.

Future Items

1. Construction Contract for Fire Station 71

2. First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 27, 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.

City Council

9 2/3/2026

City Council Meeting Packet
February 3, 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
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ 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, or iv) special agenda 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 ITEM – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.

La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.

La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 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)

2. 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

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code:

Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
* One (1) case – Union Pacific
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
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 Mayor Amezcua to Templo Calvario for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to students of the Suavecito Foundation for Exemplary Leadership in Youth Government 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 17 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 January 20, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Appoint Emilio Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Emilio Ramirez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2­ 326(a), requires five affirmative votes).

7. 2025 Update on the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. In­Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file information presented in this report regarding the feasibility of deploying in­car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD).

9. Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies, LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­143) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Manatt Government Strategies LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term in an amount not to exceed $352,800, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $588,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

10. Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­142) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­ year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $375,000 (Agreement No. A­ 2026­XXX).

11. Agreement with Midwest Tape for Hoopla Digital Book, Video, and Music Content (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Midwest Tape, LLC to provide Hoopla Digital Content in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for a term expiring February 9, 2028 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

12. Agreement for Payment In­Lieu of Taxes for Properties located at 3601, 3611, 3621, and 3631 S. Harbor Boulevard (APN: 414­261­07)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the attached Payment In­Lieu of Taxes Agreement with SOCO Harbor, Inc. (Agreement No. 2026­XXX).

13. Agreement with Trimble Inc. for Public Works Asset Management Software (Specification No. 26­001) (Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Trimble Inc. to provide public works asset management software, in an amount not to exceed $87,777, for a term beginning January 31, 2026 and expiring January 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

14. American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement for Evacuation Shelters at Specified City Facilities [Santa Ana Senior Center, Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, Garfield Community Center, Salgado Recreation Center, El Salvador Community Center, Jerome Center, Southwest Senior Center]
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the American National Red Cross, commencing upon signing through December 31, 2035, to allow the Red Cross, upon request and if feasible, to use and occupy specified City facilities to operate evacuation shelters during natural disasters or other large­scale emergencies (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

15. Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Implementation of the Drone as a First Responder System and Patrol Drone Purchase for the Police Department (Non­ General Fund ­ SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Drone as a First Responder system, patrol drones, and all required software licenses to the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $682,900 for a term beginning February 3, 2026 and expiring February 2, 2029 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

16. Resolution for Police Oversight Commission Bylaws
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution for the Police Oversight Commission Bylaws.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING INITIAL BYLAWS FOR THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

17. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 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 First reading January 20, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (7­0).

Legal notice published in OC Reporter on January 23, 2026.

Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS­3089 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

18. Appeal Application No. 2025­02 Appealing the Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 to Allow the Expansion of a Private School at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2026 and notices mailed on same date.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2025­ 02, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 allowing the expansion of a private school at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue (APN 108­073­13).

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2025­02 AND UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1982­18­MOD­1 AS CONDITIONED TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL BUILDING WITHIN AN EXISTING CHURCH CAMPUS LOCATED AT 5311 WEST MCFADDEN AVENUE (APN: 108­073­13)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

19. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Prepare a Public Report and Direct the Police Oversight Commission to Hold a Public Hearing Regarding Law Enforcement Response to a Demonstration at the Santa Ana Civic Center – Councilmember Vazquez
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.

Future Items

1. Construction Contract for Fire Station 71

2. First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 27, 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.

City Council

10 2/3/2026

City Council Meeting Packet
February 3, 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
Councilmember ­ Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember ­ Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember ­ Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember ­ Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem ­ 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, or iv) special agenda 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 ITEM – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or IN­PERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.

TRANSLATION SERVICES ­ Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (Spanish­to­English) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.

La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.

La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.

About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).

CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 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)

2. 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

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION pursuant to Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the Government Code:

Three (3) Matters [Personnel Complaints]

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
* One (1) case – Union Pacific
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
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor  Pro Tem David Penaloza
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 Mayor Amezcua to Templo Calvario for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD) for Outstanding Contributions to the Community

3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to students of the Suavecito Foundation for Exemplary Leadership in Youth Government 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 17 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 January 20, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.

6. Appoint Emilio Ramirez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Emilio Ramirez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2­ 326(a), requires five affirmative votes).

7. 2025 Update on the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file.

8. In­Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Receive and file information presented in this report regarding the feasibility of deploying in­car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD).

9. Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies, LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­143) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Manatt Government Strategies LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term in an amount not to exceed $352,800, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $588,000 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

10. Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25­142) (General Fund)
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services for a three­year term, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one­ year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $375,000 (Agreement No. A­ 2026­XXX).

11. Agreement with Midwest Tape for Hoopla Digital Book, Video, and Music Content (Cannabis Public Benefit Fund)
Department(s): Library
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an Agreement with Midwest Tape, LLC to provide Hoopla Digital Content in an amount not to exceed $75,000 for a term expiring February 9, 2028 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

12. Agreement for Payment In­Lieu of Taxes for Properties located at 3601, 3611, 3621, and 3631 S. Harbor Boulevard (APN: 414­261­07)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the attached Payment In­Lieu of Taxes Agreement with SOCO Harbor, Inc. (Agreement No. 2026­XXX).

13. Agreement with Trimble Inc. for Public Works Asset Management Software (Specification No. 26­001) (Non­General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Trimble Inc. to provide public works asset management software, in an amount not to exceed $87,777, for a term beginning January 31, 2026 and expiring January 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

14. American Red Cross Facility Use Agreement for Evacuation Shelters at Specified City Facilities [Santa Ana Senior Center, Roosevelt/Walker Community Center, Garfield Community Center, Salgado Recreation Center, El Salvador Community Center, Jerome Center, Southwest Senior Center]
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the American National Red Cross, commencing upon signing through December 31, 2035, to allow the Red Cross, upon request and if feasible, to use and occupy specified City facilities to operate evacuation shelters during natural disasters or other large­scale emergencies (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

15. Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for the Implementation of the Drone as a First Responder System and Patrol Drone Purchase for the Police Department (Non­ General Fund ­ SLESA)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. to provide the Drone as a First Responder system, patrol drones, and all required software licenses to the Police Department, in an amount not to exceed $682,900 for a term beginning February 3, 2026 and expiring February 2, 2029 (Agreement No. A­2026­XXX).

16. Resolution for Police Oversight Commission Bylaws
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution for the Police Oversight Commission Bylaws.

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING INITIAL BYLAWS FOR THE POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION

17. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance 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 First reading January 20, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (7­0).

Legal notice published in OC Reporter on January 23, 2026.

Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS­3089 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 CONSENT CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC COMMENTS  – Members of the public may address the City Council on the Public Hearing item.

18. Appeal Application No. 2025­02 Appealing the Planning Commission Approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 to Allow the Expansion of a Private School at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on January 23, 2026 and notices mailed on same date.

Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution denying Appeal Application No. 2025­ 02, thereby upholding the Planning Commission’s approval of a resolution to approve Conditional Use Permit No. 1982­18­MOD­1 allowing the expansion of a private school at 5311 W. McFadden Avenue (APN 108­073­13).

RESOLUTION NO. 2026­XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DENYING APPEAL APPLICATION NO. 2025­02 AND UPHOLDING THE DETERMINATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 1982­18­MOD­1 AS CONDITIONED TO FACILITATE THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW PRIVATE SCHOOL BUILDING WITHIN AN EXISTING CHURCH CAMPUS LOCATED AT 5311 WEST MCFADDEN AVENUE (APN: 108­073­13)
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS

19. Discuss and Consider Providing Direction to the City Manager to Prepare a Public Report and Direct the Police Oversight Commission to Hold a Public Hearing Regarding Law Enforcement Response to a Demonstration at the Santa Ana Civic Center – Councilmember Vazquez
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.

Future Items

1. Construction Contract for Fire Station 71

2. First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
POSTING STATEMENT: On January 27, 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.

City Council

11 2/3/2026

CITY COUNCIL 1 JANUARY 20, 2026
DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
January 20, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 P.M.

REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 P.M.
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701

CLOSED SESSION

CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:12 P.M.

ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Mayor Pro Tem Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall

City Council
5 –
1 2/3/2026

CITY COUNCIL 2 JANUARY 20, 2026

ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.

Councilmembers Bacerra, Lopez, Phan, and Penaloza (arrived at 4:14 P.M.), Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present. Councilmember Hernandez joined during Closed Session.

ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
MINUTES: None.

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.

MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: fifteen (15) closed session comments.

The following speakers addressed City Council in-person:

1. Luis Sarmiento spoke regarding Closed Session Item No. 1 and asked Council for their support.

2. Ricardo Muniz spoke regarding Closed Session Item No. 1 regarding the community engagement component of Thrive.

3. Cynthia Perez spoke regarding Closed Session Item No. 1, community assistance, and in favor of the item.

4. Patricia Vazquez (translation: Spanish) spoke in favor of Closed Session Item No. 1.

The following speaker addressed City Council via teleconference:

5. Ana Charco spoke in favor of Closed Session Item No. 1.

RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:31 P.M.

CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:

City Council
5 –
2 2/3/2026

CITY COUNCIL 3 JANUARY 20, 2026

1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8:

Property: 1901 West Walnut, APN 007-332-08
Agency Negotiator: Michael L. Garcia, Executive Director of Community Development
Negotiating Parties: THRIVE Santa Ana Inc.

Under Negotiation: Purchase Price and Terms of Payment
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan recused herself from Closed Session Item No. 1 as the party is a client of her employer, Rutan and Tucker. She left the Closed Session room at 4:31 P.M. and returned at 4:35 P.M., having confirmed that she did not have a conflict.

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.:
30-2025-01522368-CU-PA-WJC
b. Irma De La Cruz v City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30-2023-01333642
c. Anthony Cardenal v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01293127
d. John Kachirisky v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01348299
e. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01339537
f. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01372127
g. Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2022-01287702
h. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01359457

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

Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:

1. Service Employees International Union, Full-Time Employees Unit (SEIU- FT)

2. Service Employees International Union, Part-Time Non-Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTNCS)

3. Service Employees International Union, Part-Time Civil Service Employees Unit (SEIU-PTCS)

4. Santa Ana Police Officers Association (POA)

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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
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 6:28 P.M.

ATTENDANCE Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tem
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
David Penaloza
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager
City Attorney
City Clerk
Alvaro Nuñez
Sonia R. Carvalho
Jennifer L. Hall

ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.

Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez, Penaloza, and Phan, Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez, and Mayor Amezcua were present.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Daniel Diaz
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Bob Barnett, Police Chaplain
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: None

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CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS

1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Otoniel Gomez for Acts of Bravery
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra presented a certificate of recognition to Otoniel Gomez for acts of bravery.

2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Francis Co for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition to Francis Co for outstanding contribution to the community.

3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Penaloza to the United States Postal Workers in Santa Ana for Outstanding Contributions to the Community MINUTES: Councilmember Penaloza presented a certificate of recognition 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.

MINUTES: City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported for Closed Session Item No. 2B, Irma De La Cruz v City of Santa Ana, the City Council voted 6-0-1 (Councilmember Hernandez absent) to settle the case for $135,000, and for Item No. 2G, Rita Ramirez v. City of Santa Ana, the City Council voted 6-1 (Councilmember Hernandez voted “no”) to appeal the verdict of the case.

PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and non-agenda items.

MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: (31) Agenda Item No. 16 and (12) non-agenda comments.

The following speakers addressed City Council in-person:

1.Patricia Huerta introduced Cory Vigil and spoke regarding veteran services within the community.

2.Bruce Senator spoke regarding the submittal of his initiative, functional auditing within the City, and requested support for immigrant communities.

3.Roberto Herrera stated the City has stripped the Parks and Recreation logo from use, spoke regarding the loss of $7 million dollars, and requested the City Manager explain at the next Commission meeting the loss of monies.

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4.Daniel Shimell spoke regarding the death of Renee Good and requested Council set a policy on how to respond to unlaw enforcement actions by ICE and other federal agencies.

5.Victor Payan spoke regarding the United Artists of Santa Ana (UASA) proposal to the California Arts Council Cultural Districts program for the historic Main Street submission for designation as a State cultural district.

6.Ruben Salazar spoke regarding Agenda Item No. 16.

7.Dale Helvig spoke regarding the City’s sponsorship policy.

The following speaker addressed City Council via teleconference:

8.Sandra Pocha Peña Sarmiento spoke regarding the proposal for historic Main Street as a State Cultural District.

RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 25 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.

MINUTES: At 7:19 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.

Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez announced a “No” vote on Agenda Item No. 13.

Councilmember Penaloza announced a “No” vote on Agenda Item No. 8.

Councilmember Bacerra announced a “No” vote on Agenda Item No. 8.

Mayor Amezcua pulled Item No. 16 for separate discussion and consideration and announced a “No” vote on Agenda Item No. 8.

Councilmember Hernandez announced a “No” vote on Agenda Item Nos. 13 and 15.

CONSENT CALENDAR

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MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 through 25 with the exception of Agenda Item No. 16 pulled for separate discussion and consideration, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.

The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER

HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,

COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,

MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 – Pass

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 four-year term expiring May 31, 2028, Christine Martinez (replacing Maria Rosa Lopez) for a partial four-year term expiring May 31, 2028, and Dr. Lorraine

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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.

MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 8 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.

The motion carried, 4-3, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER

LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM

VAZQUEZ

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER

PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
Status: 4 – 3 – Pass

9. Fiscal Year 2024-25 General Fund Results
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file this informational report.

10.Fiscal Year 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, Related Audit Reports, and Measure X Agreed-Upon-Procedures 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:

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1. The Auditor’s unmodified “clean” opinion letter for the fiscal year 2024-25 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 Agreed-Upon-Procedures Report

11.Purchase Order Contracts to Bilan J Investment, Bright Event Rentals, and Cosmos Event Rentals for Event Equipment Rental Services (Specification No. 25-123) (General Fund & Non-General 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 as-needed basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $145,000 for a one-year term beginning January 20, 2026 through January 19, 2027, with provisions for four one-year renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $725,000 over a five-year period.

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

12.Purchase Order Contracts to Dooley Enterprises, Inc., Miwall Corporation, and San Diego Police Equipment Co. Inc. for Ammunition (Specification No. 25-117) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Award aggregate purchase order contracts to vendors listed below for ammunition on an as-needed basis in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $825,000, for an initial one-year term expiring January 19, 2027, with provisions for four, one-year renewal options.

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

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13.Appropriation Adjustment Accepting FY2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program Funds (Non-General 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)
MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 13 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.

The motion carried, 5-2, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNILMEMBER LOPEZ,

COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,

MAYOR AMEZCUA

COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM

VAZQUEZ
NONE
NONE
Status: 5 – 2 – Pass

14.Agreement with Turbo Data Systems, Inc. for Automated Parking Citation and Processing Services (Specification No. 25-114) (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, one-year extensions (Agreement No. A-2026-001).

15.Agreement with Utility Response Training Associates, LLC to Provide Training Services for the Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program FY2024 - FY2028 (Specification No. 25-118A) (Non-General Fund - UASI) Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Utility Response Training Associates, LLC to provide on-going training deliverables to the Anaheim/Santa Ana Urban Area on an as-needed basis in an aggregate amount not to exceed $99,500, for the period of January 20, 2026 through January 19, 2029 with two, one-year renewal options (Agreement No. A-2026-002).

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MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 15 as part of the Consent Calendar, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.

The motion carried, 6-1, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,

COUNCILMEMBER PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN,

MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA

COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ
NONE
NONE
Status: 6 – 1 – Pass

16.Agreement with DTSA Services for Downtown Santa Ana Clean & Safe Program (Specification No. 25-097) (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 not-to-exceed $1,110,764 for a term beginning March 1, 2026 and expiring February 28, 2027, with provisions for two, one-year extensions for a total agreement amount not-to-exceed $3,501,682 (Agreement No. A-2026-003).

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua thanked Romo Enterprises for their services and spoke in support of the item.

Councilmember Hernandez echoed Mayor Amezcua’s comments and requested clarification on the contract and long-term success for the program.

City Manager Alvaro Nuñez explained the contract and expressed revenue is rising each year within DTSA.

Councilmember Bacerra thanked Romo Enterprises for their efforts and spoke in support of the item.

Councilmember Lopez thanked those who work in DTSA and spoke in support of the item.

Councilmember Penaloza thanked Romo Enterprises, expressed support for the item, and clarified parking rates contribute to the Clean and Safe Program services.

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The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,

COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER

PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR PRO TEM

VAZQUEZ, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 – Pass

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 non-substantive changes which may be necessary to implement the agreement (Agreement No. A-2026- 004).

18.Agreement with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for Volume Licensing and Maintenance for Microsoft Software and Products (Specification No. 26-005) (Non-General 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. A- 2026-005)

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 below-referenced property owner for the identified structure (Agreement No. A-2026-006) [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].

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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 2025-11 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. 26-6910) (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. 26-6910), 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. ER-2025-8 will be filed for Project No. 26-6910.

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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) (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:

1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $842,630 in construction funds for the Fire Station 74 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-6053).

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. 24-6053), 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. ER-2025-116 will be filed for Project No. 24-6053.

23.Award of a Construction Contract to Golden Gate Steel, Inc., to Construct the Portola Splash Pad Project (Project No. 25-2401) (Non-General Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:

1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $2,467,500 in construction funds for the Portola Splash Pad Project (Project No. 25-2401).

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.

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4. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER-2025-118 will be filed for Project No. 25-2401.

24.First Amendment to the Agreement with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC to Install Additional LED Lighting at Centennial Park Playground (Project No. 26-6007) (General Fund & Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:

1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $186,978 in construction funds for the Centennial Park Lighting Project (Project No. 26-6007).

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. A-2026- 007).

25.Agreement with 1st Choice Pool & Spa Solutions for Pools, Outdoor Fountains, and Splash Pads Maintenance and Repair Services (Specification No. 25-120) (General Fund & Non-General 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 not-to-exceed $553,930, for a term beginning February 1, 2026 and expiring January 31, 2027, with provisions for four, one-year extensions for a total agreement amount not-to-exceed $2,009,618 (Agreement No. A-2026-008).
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
MINUTES: At 7:28 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered.

26.Selection of Mayor Pro Tem for 2026 Pursuant to Santa Ana City Charter Section 405
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office

BUSINESS CALENDAR

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Recommended Action: Nominate and elect one Councilmember to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for calendar year 2026.

MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra thanked Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez for his services and nominated Councilmember Penaloza for Mayor Pro Tem.

Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez nominated Councilmember Hernandez for Mayor Pro Tem.

MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to appoint Councilmember Penaloza as Mayor Pro Tem for 2026, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.

The motion carried, 4-3, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER

PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA

COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER

LOPEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ
NONE
NONE
Status: 4 – 3 – Pass
MOTION: Mayor Pro Tem Vazquez moved to appoint Councilmember Hernandez as Mayor Pro Tem for 2026, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.

The motion failed, 3-4, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER

LOPEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM VAZQUEZ

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER

PENALOZA, COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
Status: 3 – 4 – Fail

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.

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MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to appoint Councilmember Lopez as Alternate Representative to the Southern California Association of Governments General Assembly Business Meeting, seconded by Councilmember Lopez.

The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA COUNCILMEMBER

HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,

COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,

MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 – Pass

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 2-748 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. NS-XXXX 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 2-748 SPECIFYING THE PROCUREMENT

AND CONTRACTING PROCEDURE FOR VEHICLE AND VEHICLE RELATED

EQUIPMENT PURCHASES
MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 28, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.

The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA COUNCILMEMBER

HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,

COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,

MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 – Pass

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**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
MINUTES: At 7:33 P.M., the Public Hearing was considered.

29.Public Hearing - Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS-3088 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 7-

0. 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. NS-3088 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
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 7:34 P.M.

City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced there were no email comments received and there were no speakers.

Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 7:35 P.M.

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MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 29, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.

The motion carried, 7-0, by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER

HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,

COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,

MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 – Pass
**END OF PUBLIC HEARING**
RECESS
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua recessed the City Council meeting to address the Housing Authority and Successor Agency agendas at 7:36 P.M.

RECONVENE
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua reconvened the City Council at 7:38 P.M.

CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nuñez announced a Special City Council Meeting on January 23, 2026 for goal setting, and asked the community to look out for new openings and additions within the City.

COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.

MINUTES: Councilmember Phan wished everyone a Happy New Year, and expressed gratitude to the City Manager, Director of Public Works, Rudy Rosas, engineering team, and Public Works team for receiving a grant to redesign and repair Euclid Street within Ward 1.

Councilmember Vazquez congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza on his new appointment, thanked Councilmember Bacerra for his presentation, recognized Firehouse 73 and 75 for their work, and discussed ongoing efforts to assist and support the community regarding reported Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sightings.

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CITY COUNCIL 20 JANUARY 20, 2026
Councilmember Lopez announced her upcoming office hours at Santiago Park, invited the public to join a partnership with Orange County Habitats to clean debris within the creek and park on January 24, 2026, and spoke in memory of Jesus Alejandro Valdez and his impact within the community.

Councilmember Hernandez expressed sentiments for Renee Nicole Good, Jesus Alejandro Valdez, and Keith Porter, and their families, and expressed concern with ICE and the Santa Ana Police Department.

Councilmember Bacerra requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Steve Cate, thanked City staff for posting calls for service on the City’s website, announced his upcoming office hours at Lillie King Park on February 7, 2026, and encouraged the community to stay safe amid current events involving ICE. He wished everyone a good night and a Happy New Year.

Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza echoed Councilmember Bacerra’s comments on staying safe amid current events involving ICE, expressed sentiments to Renee Nicole Good, thanked Public Works staff on their construction efforts throughout the City and Parks and Recreation staff for their efforts within the Santa Ana Zoo, and wished his daughter a Happy 2nd Birthday and his mother a Happy Birthday.

Mayor Amezcua echoed Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza’s and Councilmember Bacerra’s comments regarding ICE, urged the community to look at resources to help those affected by ICE, thanked the City Manager and staff for putting together the upcoming Goal Setting City Council Meeting on January 23, 2026, and requested data regarding drug analysis testing and comprehensive services to those living at the City’s shelter to provide better shelter assistance. She announced the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at Templo Calvario Church on February 5, 2026, Coffee with the Mayor, Faith-Based meetings, and Neighborhood Associations will restart during January, and thanked staff and Deputy City Manager Sylvia Vazquez for their work with families and Ayudas Sin Fronteras, and wished everyone a Happy New Year. She spoke in memory of Doris Ann (Derleth) Horita.

ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.

MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting in memory of Renee Nicole Good, Jesus Alejandro Valdez, Keith Porter, Steve Cate, and Doris Ann (Derleth) Horita at 8:10 P.M.

Respectfully submitted:
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Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk

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Police Department
www.santa-ana.org/pd
Item # 7
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 3, 2026
TOPIC: East First Street Quality of Life Initiative

AGENDA TITLE
2025 Update on the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file.

GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No

DISCUSSION
In 2025, the East First Street corridor was a concentrated source of public safety and quality-of-life concerns, marked by open drug use, widespread homeless encampments, chronic disorder, and motel-based criminal activity involving narcotics trafficking and prostitution. These conditions generated frequent calls for service and negatively affected nearby schools, residents, and businesses. In response, the Police Department initiated focused, corridor-specific enforcement to implement a sustained strategy to address criminal activity, nuisance locations, and restore public order.

Enforcement Activity
In 2025, the Police Department’s Operations Division enforcement efforts along the East First Street corridor resulted in the following:

Enforcement Activity
Misdemeanor Arrests 1,010
Felony Arrests 313
Total Arrests 1,323
Proposition 36 Arrests 252
Infraction Citations 239
Total Calls for Service 7,600

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Cleanup Operations
Alongside enforcement activity, cleanup operations were conducted along the East First Street corridor. Landscape West completed 1,190 total cleanups, focused on removing debris, addressing encampment-related complaints, and improving conditions affecting public health and safety. Additionally, the Clean City Enhancement program conducted 48 power wash operations and 84 bus bench cleanups along the East First Street corridor.

Abatement Efforts and Interdepartmental Coordination
Abatement activities remain a central component of the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative. The Police Department, Code Enforcement, and the City Attorney’s Office continue to work collaboratively to address chronic nuisance properties and locations generating repeated calls for service. This coordinated approach integrates enforcement actions, administrative remedies, and legal strategies to promote long-term compliance and sustainable improvements.

Currently, coordinated abatement efforts are underway at Sunshine Village, Royal Roman, Royal Grand Inn, Sunland Motel, and the El Tapatio Restaurant, with ongoing compliance monitoring and enforcement activity. This interdepartmental partnership ensures that public safety concerns are addressed holistically while maintaining due process and consistency with applicable laws and regulations.

A significant highlight of 2025 was the coordinated enforcement and abatement action at 1427 East First Street (Sunshine Village). Through sustained collaboration between the Police Department, Code Enforcement, and the City Attorney’s Office, the property was ultimately red-tagged, eliminating a long-standing source of criminal activity and quality-of-life concerns along the East First Street corridor. This outcome reflects the effectiveness of joint investigations, coordinated enforcement efforts, and legal action.

Outreach and Service Engagement
In addition to enforcement and abatement efforts, the initiative emphasizes outreach and service engagement for individuals experiencing homelessness and related vulnerabilities along the East First Street corridor. In 2025, City Net connected 342 individuals to services, including shelter placement, case management, substance use treatment referrals, and other supportive resources.

Future Actions (2026)
During calendar year 2026, the Police Department will continue to advance the East First Street Quality of Life Initiative through enhanced interagency coordination, targeted enforcement strategies, and expanded use of available statutory tools. The Police Department will continue to collaborate with the California Highway Patrol and other state officials to address quality-of-life issues associated with the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) facility on East First Street.

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In addition, officers will utilize the expanded authorities provided under California Senate Bill (SB) 43, which modernizes mental health conservatorship laws by broadening the definition of “grave disability” to include individuals with severe substance use disorders or co-occurring mental health conditions who are unable to provide for their essential safety, food, shelter, or necessary medical care.

Implementation of SB 43 will occur in coordination with O.C. Public Health and local hospitals to support appropriate treatment interventions, accountability measures, and continued collaboration to reduce chronic public safety impacts along the East First Street corridor.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Submitted By: Robert Rodriguez, Police Chief
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager

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Police Department
www.santa-ana.org/pd
Item # 8
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 3, 2026
TOPIC: In-Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department

AGENDA TITLE
In-Car Cameras at the Santa Ana Police Department

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Receive and file information presented in this report regarding the feasibility of deploying in-car camera systems at the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD).

GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No

DISCUSSION
At the October 10, 2025 City Council meeting, the Council discussed the potential use of in-car (dash-mounted) cameras in police vehicles and directed the Chief of Police to research the feasibility of implementing such a system within SAPD.

Police in-car camera systems have existed since the 1960s, initially focused on driving under the influence (DUI) and traffic enforcement. Their widespread adoption accelerated during the late 1980s and 1990s due to public accountability concerns, and expanded further through the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) federal funding in the early 2000s. SAPD previously explored deploying in-car cameras during this time; however, costs and logistical challenges prevented implementation.

Nationwide surveys regarding the percentage of police departments using in-car cameras are dated. Still, as of 2016, according to a Bureau of Justice Statistics survey, approximately 69% of police agencies nationwide were using in-car cameras. This number is now likely higher. More recent surveys suggest that over 80% of police departments deploy body-worn cameras (BWCs).

In 2017, following extensive research and field testing, SAPD began using Axon- branded BWCs. Officers and detectives are required to activate their cameras during most public contacts and all enforcement activities. The annual cost of the BWC

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program (including equipment, maintenance, and digital storage) is approximately $1 million.

In-Car Camera Capabilities:

Modern in-car video systems offer robust capabilities far exceeding early-generation equipment. Industry leaders include Axon, Motorola, and Kustom Signals. Their current systems provide high-resolution video, automated activation, and full integration with cloud-based digital evidence platforms.

Axon - Fleet 3 (recommended Platform)
Axon’s Fleet 3 system is widely used by large agencies, including the Los Angeles Police Department. Key features include:
Dual-view forward-facing camera (field-of-view and panoramic) with sound recording;
Interior rear-facing camera covering the prisoner compartment with sound recording;
Optional side cameras are available at an additional cost; Pre-event buffering;
Optional automated license plate reader (ALPR);
Axon Signal technology;
Secure transfer and storage of footage through Evidence.com via cellular or Wi-Fi.

Fleet 3 integrates seamlessly with Axon BWCs; an important consideration given SAPD’s current Axon ecosystem.

Motorola – M500
Motorola’s M500 system includes:
Front and rear exterior cameras;
Optional interior camera;
Optional 360-degree situational coverage;
Compatibility with Motorola BWCs;
Cloud storage through Motorola VideoManager EL and CommandCentral DEMS.

Kustom Signals – Argus ICV
Kustom Signals’ Argus ICV system offers features similar to Axon and Motorola; Compatible with its proprietary Argus BWC platform;
Cloud storage through Argus Data Vault.

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Local Agency Comparison:

Several Orange County law enforcement agencies currently operate in-car camera systems:
Orange County Sheriff’s Department – First OC agency to deploy in-car cameras (early 1990s); adopted Axon BWCs in 2022; uses Axon for both platforms. Anaheim Police Department – Implemented in-car cameras in the late 1980s; adopted BWCs in 2014; uses Axon for both platforms.
Costa Mesa Police Department – Implemented in-car cameras in 1998; BWCs added in 2020; transitioned from Motorola/WatchGuard to Axon for both systems in 2024.

These agencies’ system selections emphasize the operational value of unified in-car and BWC platforms.

Cost Analysis:

SAPD currently spends approximately $1 million annually on the BWC program (equipment, maintenance, and digital storage). Staff hours are not included in this number.

The estimated on-going cost to add an in-car camera system is:

ALPR Term Total Annual Per Vehicle /
Year
Excluded 5 Years $1,221,295 $244,259 $2,571
Included 5 Years $1,395,920 $279,184 $2,939
The estimates are based on:
Approximately 95 marked patrol vehicles;
Equipment, installation, maintenance, and data storage; Compatibility with existing in-car routers.

Additional costs may be incurred for vehicles lacking the necessary routers or cellular service. There may also be unidentified or variable costs that are not included in the total amounts above. These include:
Personnel time for processing, reviewing, and redacting in-car video associated with evidentiary needs and Public Records Act (PRA/FOIA) requests; Potential staffing or overtime needs for digital evidence management.

Implementation:

Due to its compatibility with SAPD’s current Axon BWC environment, Axon Fleet 3 is the most suitable platform for potential deployment.

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Recommended Next Steps
Prior to implementation, SAPD should conduct a thorough field test of the Axon Fleet 3 system to validate equipment compatibility concerns and identify operational considerations. After testing, the following steps are recommended:

1. Identify funding to cover the cost of adding in-car cameras to the SAPD fleet.

2. Negotiate or amend the existing Axon contract to include Fleet 3 in-car camera systems.

3. Update the existing BWC policy to include in-car camera usage, or develop a standalone in-car camera policy.

4. Coordinate phased installation across the fleet to minimize operational disruptions.

5. Provide training to officers on system functionality, policy requirements, and synchronization between BWCs and in-car systems.

6. Deploy the systems department-wide upon completion of installation and training.

Pros and cons of in-car cameras:

Pros:

1. Enhanced Transparency and Accountability
In-car cameras provide an additional, fixed perspective during vehicle stops, pursuits, prisoner transports, critical incidents, and officer-involved collisions.

This strengthens public trust and supports SAPD’s commitment to transparency.

2. Improved Evidence Collection
High-quality video and audio captured inside and outside the patrol vehicle can strengthen criminal cases involving DUI enforcement, traffic violations, use-of- force incidents, and suspect statements.

3. Complement to Body-Worn Cameras
In-car cameras capture angles and interactions that BWCs may miss due to movement, obstruction, or officer positioning. When combined, the two systems may create a more complete evidentiary record.

4. Officer Safety and Training Value
Footage from vehicle interiors and fronts can be used for after-action review, training, coaching, and analysis of pursuit tactics, high-risk stops, and officer- safety decisions.

5. Alignment with Regional and National Standards
Many Orange County agencies and a majority of departments nationwide deploy in-car systems.

Cons:

1. Significant Ongoing Financial Cost
In addition to annual BWC expenses, in-car cameras would add approximately $244,259–$279,194 in recurring annual costs for equipment, storage, and maintenance.

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2. Increased Data Management Burden
Additional video will significantly increase the volume of evidence requiring review, storage, redaction, and release for discovery and Public Records Act requests. This will require additional staffing and overtime.

3. Installation and Integration Logistics
Fleet-wide installation requires vehicle downtime and coordination. Older vehicles may require additional hardware or retrofitting to support the system.

4. Digital Infrastructure Demands
Increased video uploads may stress existing cellular routers, Wi-Fi hotspots, and digital evidence storage systems. Some vehicles may require upgraded connectivity hardware and additional connectivity subscriptions.

5. Privacy Considerations
Recording the interiors of vehicles, including prisoner compartments, may raise privacy concerns for detainees, witnesses, or members of the public. Policies must clearly define when and how in-car cameras are used.

6. Potential for Misinterpretation of Footage
Like BWCs, in-car cameras provide a fixed, limited perspective that may not capture everything officers see or experience. Footage may be misinterpreted without full situational context.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.

Submitted By: Robert Rodriguez, Police Chief
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager

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City Manager’s Office
www.santa-ana.org/cm
Item # 9
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 3, 2026
TOPIC: Federal Legislative Advocacy Services

AGENDA TITLE
Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies, LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25-143) (General Fund)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Manatt Government Strategies LLC for Federal Legislative Advocacy Services for a three-year term in an amount not to exceed $352,800, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one-year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $588,000. (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes

DISCUSSION
Legislative advocacy firms, often referred to as lobbyists, are an essential tool for local governments to assess state and federal legislation. They assist in identifying grant funding opportunities, tracking policy developments, and ensuring that local interests are represented in an increasingly complex legislative environment. Manatt Government Strategies LLC will help the City identify projects and issues that require federal legislative, agency, programmatic, appropriations/budgetary, or regulatory solutions.

They will maintain communication with Congress and the Administration to strengthen relationships and achieve the City’s federal objectives. Additionally, they will keep the City informed about federal legislation, regulations, and policy developments.

Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-143 was issued on December 1, 2025, on the City’s online bid management and publication system. A summary of vendor participation and results is as follows:

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260 Vendors notified
0 Santa Ana vendors notified
20 Vendors downloaded the RFP packet
2 Responsive Proposals received
0 Proposals received from Santa Ana vendors
Proposals were solicited, opened on December 22, 2025, and evaluated. Two (2) proposals were submitted by the RFP deadline and were determined to be responsive to the specifications and met the City’s requirements. An evaluation committee reviewed and rated the proposals according to the criteria listed in the RFP. The following summarizes the responsive firms and their rankings:

Firm Rank Score
Manatt Government Strategies 1 93.00
David Turch & Associates 2 68.33
Staff recommends awarding a contract to the highest-ranked firm, Manatt Government Strategies, LLC (Exhibit 1). Manatt is a trusted and experienced firm specializing in federal legislative advocacy and has a proven track record with the City of Santa Ana.

Staff finds that Manatt meets all necessary criteria to provide the federal advocacy services required by the City.

Additionally, the same team that previously served the City under its former contractor, Holland & Knight LLP, has transitioned to Manatt and will continue to support the City under this agreement. In prior work for the City with Holland & Knight LLP, the same team helped secure a $25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant for the Santa Ana Boulevard Grade Separation Project, and nearly $10 million in earmarks, including earmarks for security enhancements at the Downtown parking garages on 5th Street, the Alternative Response Program (QOLT), Chepa’s Park Renovation, PFAS Water Treatment, and Euclid Street Rehabilitation projects.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is available in the current FY 2025-26 budget. Funding for subsequent years and renewal years will be included in the proposed budgets for City Council consideration. The table below shows the breakdown for the three-year term and the renewal options. This agreement includes a termination clause authorizing the City to terminate the agreement at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice.

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Fiscal
Year
Department Accounting
Unit –
Account #
Fund
Description
Accounting
Unit, Account
Description
Amount
FY 25-26

City
Manager’s
Office
01104012-
62300
General
Fund
City Council
Service
Enhancement
$39,200
FY 26-27 City
Manager’s
Office
01104012-
62300
General
Fund
City Council
Service
Enhancement
$117,600
FY 27-28 City
Manager’s
Office
01104012-
62300
General
Fund
City Council
Service
Enhancement
$117,600
FY 28-29 City
Manager’s
Office
01104012-
62300
General
Fund
City Council
Service
Enhancement
$117,600
FY 29-30 City
Manager’s
Office
01104012-
62300
General
Fund
City Council
Service
Enhancement
$117,600
FY 30-31 City
Manager’s
Office
01104012-
62300
General
Fund
City Council
Service
Enhancement
$78,400
TOTAL $588,000

EXHIBIT(S)

1. Agreement with Manatt Government Strategies LLC
Submitted By: Sylvia Vazquez, Deputy City Manager
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager

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City Manager’s Office
www.santa-ana.org/cm
Item # 10
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
February 3, 2026
TOPIC: State Legislative Advocacy Services

AGENDA TITLE
Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs for State Legislative Advocacy Services (Specification No. 25-142) (General Fund)

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Townsend Public Affairs, Inc. for State Legislative Advocacy Services for a three-year term, from March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2029 with the option for two (2) one-year extensions for a total not to exceed amount of $375,000. (Agreement No. A-2026-XXX)
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: Yes

DISCUSSION
Legislative advocacy firms, often referred to as lobbyists, are an essential tool for local governments to assess state and federal legislation. They assist in identifying grant funding opportunities, tracking policy developments, and ensuring that local interests are represented in an increasingly complex legislative environment. Townsend Public Affairs (TPA) will represent the City’s interests before members of the State Assembly and State Senate, state agencies, and other stakeholders. They will identify potential legislative issues or opportunities relevant to the City, and help position the City to benefit from new laws, regulations, policies, programs, or funding opportunities.

Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 25-142 was issued on December 1, 2025, on the City’s online bid management and publication system. A summary of vendor participation and results is as follows:
260 Vendors notified
0 Santa Ana vendors notified
12 Vendors downloaded the RFP packet
2 Responsive Proposals received
0 Proposals received from Santa Ana vendors

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Proposals were solicited, opened on December 22, 2025, and evaluated. Two (2) proposals were submitted by the RFP deadline and were determined to be responsive to the specifications and met the City’s requirements. An evaluation committee reviewed and rated the proposals according to the criteria listed in the RFP. The following summarizes the responsive firms and their rankings:

Firm Rank Score
Townsend Public Affairs 1 91.00
Silverling Advocacy Inc. 2 66.00
Staff recommends awarding an agreement to the highest-ranked firm, Townsend Public Affairs (Exhibit 1). Townsend Public Affairs brings more than two decades of institutional knowledge, trusted relationships, and a proven track record of delivering tangible outcomes that advance the City’s policy and funding priorities.

In partnership with the City, TPA has secured $80,166,102 in competitive funding, including $3,690,885 through the Homeless Emergency Aid Grant Program (2018), $8,579,777 from the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Grant Program (2019), $4,000,000 from the State Budget for youth facilities improvements (2021), and most recently, $400,000 through a Caltrans Deferred Maintenance Agreement for homeless encampment cleanup (2025).

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.

FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is available in the current FY 2025-26 budget. Funding for subsequent years and renewal years will be included in the proposed budgets for City Council consideration. The table below shows the breakdown for the three-year term and the renewal options. This agreement includes a termination clause authorizing the City to terminate the agreement at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice.

Fiscal
Year
Department Accounting
Unit –
Account #
Fund
Description
Accounting
Unit, Account
Description
Amount
FY 25-26

City
Manager’s
Office
01104012-
62300
General
Fund
City Council
Service
Enhancement
$25,000
FY 26-27 City
Manager’s
Office
01104012-
62300
General
Fund
City Council
Service
Enhancement
$75,000

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FY 27-28 City
Manager’s
Office
01104012-
62300
General
Fund
City Council
Service
Enhancement
$75,000
FY 28-29 City
Manager’s
Office
01104012-
62300
General
Fund
City Council
Service
Enhancement
$75,000
FY 29-30 City
Manager’s
Office
01104012-
62300
General
Fund
City Council
Service
Enhancement
$75,000
FY 30-31 City
Manager’s
Office
01104012-
62300
General
Fund
City Council
Service
Enhancement
$50,000
TOTAL $375,000

EXHIBIT(S)

1. Agreement with Townsend Public Affairs
Submitted By: Sylvia Vazquez, Deputy City Manager
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager

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AGREEMENT WITH TOWNSEND PUBLIC AFFAIRS TO PROVIDE

STATE LEGISLATION ADVOCACY SERVICES
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into on this 3rd day of February,2026 by and between Townsend Public Affairs,Inc.,a Californiacorporation(“Consultanf’)and theCityof SantaAna, a chartercityand municipalcorporationorganizedand existingunder the Constitution and laws of the Stateof California(“City”).

RECITALS
On December 1,2025 theCityissuedRequest forProposalNo. 25-142 seeking to retaina Consultanthavingspecialskilland knowledgetoprovidestrategicgovernment affairsand statelegislationadvocacy serviceson behalfof theCity.

A.

Consultant submitted a responsiveproposal that was selectedby the City. Consultant representsthatitisableand willingtoprovidetheservicesdescribedinthe scope of work thatwas includedin RFP No. 25-142, which isattachedhereto as Exhibit A. Consultant’s responsiveproposaltoRFP No. 25-142 shallbe incorporatedhereinby referenceas though fullyattachedtothisAgreement.

B.

In undertakingthe performance of thisAgreement, Consultantrepresentsthat it is knowledgeable in itsfieldand thatany servicesperformed by Consultant under this Agreement willbe performed in compliance with such standardsas may reasonablybe expectedfrom a professionalconsultingfirminthefield.

C.

NOW THEREFORE, inconsiderationofthemutual and respectivepromises,and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth,the partiesagree as follows:

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES
Consultantshallperform during the term of thisAgreement, the tasksand obligations includingalllabor,materials,tools,equipment, and incidentalcustomary work requiredto fully and adequatelycomplete the servicesdescribedand setforthin Exhibit A, attachedhereto and incorporatedby reference.

2. COMPENSATION
Cityagreestopay, and Consultantagreestoacceptas totalpayment foritsservicesfor City,the ratesand charges identifiedin Exhibit B. The totalamount to be expended duringtheterm of thisAgreement shallnot exceed $375,000.

A.

Payment by City shallbe made withinforty-five(45)days followingreceiptof proper invoiceevidencingwork performed,subjectto City accountingprocedures.Cityand Consultantagreethatallpayments due and owing under thisAgreement shallbe made throughAutomated ClearingHouse (ACH) transfers.Consultantagreesto executethe City’s standard ACH Vendor Payment Authorization and provide required documentation. Upon verificationof thedataprovided,the City willbe authorizedto

B.
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deposit payments directlyinto Consultant’saccount(s)with financial institutions.

Payment need not be made forwork which failstomeet the standardsof performance setforthin the Recitalswhich may reasonablybe expected by City.

3. TERM
This Agreement shallcommence on March 1,2026 fora three(3)yearterm withtheoption for the City to grantup to two (2) one (1) year extension(s),exercisableby a writingby the City Manager and theCityAttorney,unlessterminatedearlierin accordance with Section 15,below.

4. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
Consultant shall,during the entireterm of this Agreement, be construed to be an independentConsultantand not an employee of theCity.This Agreement isnotintendednor shall itbe construed to create an employer-employee relationship,a jointventure relationship,or to allow theCityto exercisediscretionor controlovertheprofessionalmanner inwhich Consultant performs the serviceswhich arethe subjectmatter of thisAgreement; however, the servicesto be providedby Consultantshallbe providedina manner consistentwith allapplicablestandardsand regulationsgoverningsuch services.Consultantshallpay allsalariesand wages, employer'ssocial securitytaxes,unemployment insurance and similartaxes relatingto employees and shallbe responsibleforallapplicablewithholdingtaxes.

5. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS
This Agreement createsa non-exclusiveand perpetuallicensefor City to copy, use, modify, reuse,or sublicenseany and allcopyrights,designs,and other intellectualproperty embodied in plans,specifications,studies,drawings, estimates,and other documents or works of authorshipfixedin any tangiblemedium of expression,includingbut not limitedto,physical drawings or datamagneticallyor otherwiserecorded on computer diskettes,which areprepared or caused to be preparedby Consultantunder thisAgreement (“Documents & Data”). Consultant shall require all subcontractorsto agree in writing that City is granted a non-exclusive and perpetuallicensefor any Documents & Data the subcontractorprepares under thisAgreement.

Consultant representsand warrants that Consultant has the legalrightto licenseany and all Documents & Data. Consultant makes no such representationand warranty in regard to Documents & Data which were providedto Consultantby the City. City shallnot be limitedin any way in itsuse of the Documents and Data at any time,provided thatany such use not within thepurposesintendedby thisAgreement shallbe atCity’ssolerisk.

6. INSURANCE
Insurance requirements are attachedheretoas Exhibit C.

INDEMNIFICATION7.

Consultant agreesto defend, and shallindemnify and hold harmless the City,itsofficers, agents,employees, eontractors,specialcounsel,and representativesfrom liability:(1)forpersonal

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injury,damages, justcompensation, restitution,judicialor equitablereliefarisingout of claims for personalinjury,includingdeath,and claims for propertydamage, which may arisefrom the negligentoperationsof the Consultant,itssubcontractors,agents,employees, or other persons actingon itshehalfwhich relatesto the servicesdescribedin section1 of thisAgreement; and (2) from any claim thatpersonalinjury,damages, justcompensation,restitution,judicialor equitable reliefisdue by reason of the terms of or effectsarisingfrom thisAgreement. This indemnity and hold harmlessagreement appliesto allclaimsfordamages, justcompensation,restitution,judicial or equitablereliefsuffered,or allegedto have been suffered,by reason of the eventsreferredto in thisSectionor by reasonof theterms of,or effects,arisingfrom thisAgreement. The Consultant furtheragreesto indemnify,hold harmless,and pay allcostsforthedefenseof theCity,including feesand costsforspecialcounseltobe selectedby theCity,regardingany actionby a thirdparty challengingthe validityof thisAgreement, or assertingthatpersonalinjury,damages, just compensation, restitution,judicialor equitablereliefdue to personal or property rightsarisesby reason of the terms of,or effectsarisingfrom thisAgreement. City may make allreasonable decisionswith respectto itsrepresentationin any legalproceeding.Notwithstandingtheforegoing, to theextentConsultant’sservicesaresubjectto CivilCode Section2782.8,theabove indemnity shallbe limited,to the extentrequiredby CivilCode Section 2782.8, to claims thatariseout of, pertainto,or relateto the negligence,recklessness,or willful misconduct of the Consultant.

8. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEMNIFICATION
Consultant shalldefend and indemnify the City,itsofficers,agents,representatives,and employees againstany and allliahility,includingcosts,forinfringementof any United States’ letterspatent,trademark,or copyrightinfringement,includingcosts,containedinthework product or documents provided by Consultantto the City pursuantto thisAgreement.

9. RECORDS
Consultant shallkeep records and invoicesin connection with the work to be performed under thisAgreement. Consultantshallmaintaincomplete and accuratereeordswith respectto the costs incurredunder thisAgreement and any services,expenditures,and disbursements charged to the City fora minimum periodof three(3)years,or forany longerperiodrequiredby law, from the date of finalpayment to Consultantunder thisAgreement. All such recordsand invoices shallbe clearlyidentifiable.Consultant shallallow a representativeof the City to examine, audit,and make transcriptsor copiesof such recordsand any otherdocuments created pursuant to thisAgreement during regularbusinesshours. Consultantshallallow inspectionof all work, data,documents, proceedings,and activitiesrelatedtothisAgreement fora periodof three (3)yearsfrom thedateof finalpayment to Consultantunder thisAgreement.

10. CONFIDENTIALITY
If Consultantreceivesfrom the City informationwhieh due to the nature of such information isreasonably understood to be confidentialand/orproprietary.Consultantagreesthat itshallnot use or disclosesuch informationexcept in the performance of thisAgreement, and furtheragreesto exercisethe same degree of care ituses to protectitsown informationof like importance, but in no event lessthan reasonable care. This includesany sharingof Confidential

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Informationbetween Consultant and any of itsparent companies or subsidiaries.

Information”shallincludeallnonpublicinformation.Confidentialinformationincludesnot only written information, but also information transferredorally,visually,electronically,or by other means. Confidentialinformationdisclosedto eitherpartyby any subsidiaryand/oragentof the otherpartyiscovered by thisAgreement. The foregoingobligationsof non-use and nondisclosure shallnot apply to any informationthat(a)has been disclosedin publiclyavailablesources;(b)is, through no faultof the Consultantdisclosedin a publiclyavailablesource;(c) is in rightful possessionof the Consultantwithout an obligationof confidentiality;(d)isrequiredtobe disclosed by operationof law; or (e)is independentlydeveloped by the Consultantwithout referenceto information disclosedby the City.

Confidential

11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
Consultantcovenants thatitpresentlyhas no interestsand shallnot have interests, director indirect,which would conflictin any manner with performance of services specifiedunder thisAgreement.
a.
b. No immediate family members of eitherthe Mayor, City Council Member, or any appointed City Official,including appointed board and commission members, as definedunder the City’sMunicipal Code, whose positionwith the City shallaward or influencethe award of thisAgreement, or any competing contract or amendment thereof,shallbe employed in any capacityby the Consultant or have any other direct or indirectfinancialbenefitor interestinthisAgreement.

The sectionalso prohibitsthe awarding of any agreement, contract, grant, or any amendment to those awards, to any former full-timeemployee forone-year from date of employee separationexcept forany CalPERS retireeas authorizedby City Council resolution
c.
d. The Consultant must comply with all conflictof interestlaws, ordinances, and regulationsnow in effector hereafterto be enacted during the term of thisAgreement.

The Consultant warrants that it is not now aware of any factswhich conflictwith the prohibitionsdefinedabove.IftheConsultanthereafterbecomes aware of any factsthat might reasonablybe expected to createa conflictof interest,itmust immediately make fullwrittendisclosureof such factsto the City.Fullwrittendisclosuremust include, but isnot limitedto,identificationof allpersons implicatedand a complete description of allrelevantcircumstances.Failureto comply with the provisionsof thisparagraph willbe a materialbreach of thisAgreement.

Consultant covenants that none of itsdirectors,officers,employees, or agents shall participateinselectingor administratingany subcontractsupported(inwhole or inpart) by City funds stemming from the Agreement where the awarding of the subcontract has any director indirectfinancialbenefitor interestto any individual,as defined in subsections(b)and (c)above.
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12. NON-DISCRIMINATION
Consultant shallnot discriminatebecause of race,color,creed,religion,sex,maritalstatus, sexual orientation,gender identity,gender expression,gender, medical conditions,genetic information,or militaryand veteranstatus,age,nationalorigin,ancestry,or disability,as defined and prohibitedby applicablelaw, in the recruitment,selection,teaching,training,utilization, promotion,terminationor otheremployment relatedactivitiesor any servicesprovided under this Agreement. Consultantaffirmsthatitisan equal opportunityemployer and shallcomply with all applicablefederal,stateand locallaws and regulations.

13. EXCLUSIVITY AND AMENDMENT
This Agreement representsthe complete and exclusivestatementbetween the City and Consultant,and supersedesany and allotheragreements,oralor written,between theparties.In the event of a conflictbetween theterms of thisAgreement and any attachmentshereto,the terms ofthisAgreement shallprevail.ThisAgreement may notbe modifiedexceptby writteninstrument signed by the City and by an authorizedrepresentativeof Consultant.The partiesagree thatany terms or conditionsof any purchase orderor otherinstrument that are inconsistentwith, or in addition to,the terms and conditions hereof, shallnot bind or obligateConsultantor theCity.Each party to this Agreement acknowledges that no representations,inducements, promises or agreements,orallyor otherwise,have been made by any party,or anyone actingon behalfof any party,which isnot embodied herein.

14. ASSIGNMENT
Inasmuch as thisAgreement is intended to secure the specializedservicesof Consultant, Consultantmay not assign,transfer,delegate,or subcontractany interesthereinwithouttheprior writtenconsent of the City and any such assignment,transfer,delegationor subcontractwithout the City'spriorwrittenconsent shallbe considerednulland void. Nothing inthisAgreement shall be construedto limitthe City’sabilityto have any of the serviceswhich arethe subjectto this Agreement performed by City personnel or by other Consultantsretainedby City.

15. TERMINATION
This Agreement may be terminatedby the City upon thirty(30) days writtennoticeof termination. In such event. Consultant shallbe entitledtoreceiveand theCity shallpay Consultant compensation for all servicesperformed by Consultantprior to receiptof such notice of termination,subjectto the following conditions:

As a conditionof such payment, the Executive Directormay requireConsultant to deliverto the City allwork product(s)completed as of such date,and in such case such work productshallbe the propertyof the Cityunlessprohibitedby law, and Consultant consents to the City'suse thereoffor such purposes as the City deems appropriate.

Payment need not be made for work which failsto meet the standard of performance specifiedin the Recitalsof thisAgreement.
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16. WAIVER
No waiver of breach,failureof any condition,or any rightor remedy containedin or grantedby theprovisionsof thisAgreement shallbe effectiveunlessitisinwritingand signedby thepartywaiving thebreach,failure,rightorremedy. No waiver of any breach,failureor right,or remedy shallbe deemed a waiver of any otherbreach,failure,rightor remedy, whether or not similar,nor shallany waiver constitutea continuingwaiver unlessthe writingso specifies.

17. JURISDICTION - VENUE
This Agreement has been executedand deliveredintheStateof Californiaand thevalidity, interpretation,performance,and enforcement of any of the clauses of thisAgreement shallbe determinedand governed by the laws of the Stateof California.Both partiesfurtheragree that Orange County, California,shallbe thevenue forany actionor proceeding thatmay be brought or ariseout of,inconnectionwith or by reasonof thisAgreement.

18. PROFESSIONAL LICENSES
Consultantshall,throughoutthe term of thisAgreement, maintain allnecessary licenses, permits,approvals,waivers,and exemptionsnecessaryfortheprovisionof theserviceshereunder and requiredby the laws and regulationsof the United States,the Stateof California,the City of SantaAna and allothergovernmentalagencies.ConsultantshallnotifytheCityimmediatelyand in writing of itsinabilityto obtain or maintain such permits,licenses,approvals,waivers, and exemptions. Said inabilityshallbe cause forterminationof thisAgreement.

19. NOTICE
Any notice,tender,demand, delivery,or othercommunication pursuantto thisAgreement shallbe in writingand shallbe deemed to be properlygiven ifdeliveredin person or mailed by firstclassor certifiedmail,postage prepaid,or sentby fax or othertelegraphiccommunication in themanner providedin thisSection,tothefollowingpersons:

To City;
CityClerk
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-30)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, CA 92702-1988
With courtesy copies to:

City Manager
Cityof Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza (M-31)
P.O. Box 1988
Santa Ana, California92702