City Council Meeting Packet
March 3, 2026
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
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 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) agenda/general comments or ii) public hearing items. 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 5:45 p.m. for 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 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 5:00 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.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
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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. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza to the Saddleback High School Women’s Soccer Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Valley High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santiago High School Women’s Tennis Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
5. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan to Los Amigos High School Women’s Water Polo Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
6. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Women’s Basketball Team in Honor of Women’s History Month 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: 7 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
7. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for July Through December 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commission Biannual Attendance report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
2. Direct staff to submit the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
11. Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 for Uniform Rental and Workplace Solutions Services (Specification No. 25035) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 to provide Uniform Rental and Workplace Solution Services in an amount not to exceed $858,000 for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and expiring March 2, 2028, with provisions for three (3), oneyear extensions (Agreement A2026XXX).
12. Agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC for Consultant Services to Conduct a Citywide Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study (Specification No. 25136) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC to conduct a Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study in an amount not to exceed $154,983 for a term beginning March 3, 2026 and expiring March 2, 2027, with provisions for one 1year extension (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal (Specification No. 26009) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC, for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal for a threeyear term, beginning December 18, 2025 and expiring December 17, 2028, in a total amount not to exceed $101,570.
14. Renewal of Agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson Financial System Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal form for the agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance and support to extend the term for a oneyear period for an amount of $352,579 beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) oneyear optional renewals, for a total amount of $1,122,471 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Amendment to Agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for Software Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to Contract No. 980603 to increase the total not to exceed of the agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for software maintenance and support services by $101,329 and extend the term for a oneyear period beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. Agreement with Santa Ana Golf, LLC, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of CourseCo, Inc., for River View Golf Course Management Services (Specification No. 26002) (Non General & General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CourseCo, Inc. to provide management services for the River View Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $3,083,377 which includes a 3% annual CPI adjustment, an incentive fee equal to 10% of Gross Operating Income above an established baseline threshold with a maximum cap of 50% of the annual management fee, as defined in the Agreement, for a term effective March 3, 2026, with operations commencing May 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2031, with provisions for two, fiveyear extensions expiring June 30, 2041 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to make a payment in the amount of $395,000 to the Golf Course Enterprise Fund (Fund 112) from the General Fund spendable fund balance (Fund 011) to provide initial working capital for operations of the golf course, which will be repaid from Golf Course revenue. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to budget the remaining two months of the 20252026 fiscal year, which will recognize $729,950 in Golf Course revenue account (no. 1121300257990) and appropriate the same to the Golf Course expenditure accounts (no. 11213200Various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (Project No. 216978) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa for improvements on Fairview Street within the Costa Mesa jurisdiction from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $96,000 in cost reimbursements from the City of Costa Mesa into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $96,000 in construction funds for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,410,000, which includes $2,728,000 for the construction contract, $409,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $272,800 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. the lowest responsive bidder, in accordance with the base bid and alternates in the amount of $2,728,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978), for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20263 will be filed for Project No. 216978.
18. Award a Construction Contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (Project No. 236700) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,243,213, which includes $994,570 for the construction contract, $149,186 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $99,457 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $994,570, subject to change orders, for construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (No. 236700), for a term beginning March 3, 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. ER202391 will be filed for Project No. 236700.
19. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting AntiCompetitive Automated Rent PriceFixing
First reading February 17, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (60 1) (Mayor Amezcua absent). Published in the OC Reporter on February 18, 2026.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance of the City Council approving Ordinance No. NS3090 to add Article XXIV to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibiting anti competitive automated rent price fixing software.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3090 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTICOMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Proposed Fiscal Year 202526 MidYear Budget Update, Appropriation Requests, Workforce Changes, and Capital Improvement Program Amendment Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the FY202526 MidYear Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended Appropriation Adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 202526 (FY2526) ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADJUST FULLTIME POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY, LIBRARY SERVICES, THE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY, AND THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, INCLUDING ADDITIONS, REALLOCATIONS, AND/OR DELETIONS
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include $52,637,445 of carryover funding for various projects. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
21. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) Relating to Smoke Shop Establishments and a Resolution to Amend the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule for the Fiscal Year 20252026 to Establish a Planning and Building Agency Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections and a Police Department Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to definitions, location, permitting, development standards, and operational requirements for smoke shop establishments; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKE SHOP ESTABLISHMENTS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(c)(2), SECTION 15060(c)(3), AND SECTION 15061(b)(3), read by title only and waive further reading
2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Planning and Building Agency Smoke Shop Inspection fee and a Police Department Smoke Shop Inspection fee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS
22. Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment No. 202501 and Amendment Application No. 202502 for the Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026 and notices mailed on the same date.
Department(s): Public Works Agency, Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Certify the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER No. 2025119 and SCH No. 2025121015) for the Project;
2. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project;
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202501; and RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM OPEN SPACE (OS) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202502.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202502 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2); read by title only and waive further reading.
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. Public Hearing: Water and Sewer Rates
2. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Housing Authority Annual Plan
3. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Annual Action Plan with CDBG Nonprofit Funding Recommendations
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 24, 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.
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City Council Meeting Packet
March 3, 2026
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
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 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) agenda/general comments or ii) public hearing items. 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 5:45 p.m. for 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 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 5:00 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.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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 ).
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. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza to the Saddleback High School Women’s Soccer Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Valley High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santiago High School Women’s Tennis Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
5. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan to Los Amigos High School Women’s Water Polo Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
6. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Women’s Basketball Team in Honor of Women’s History Month 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: 7 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
7. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for July Through December 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commission Biannual Attendance report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
2. Direct staff to submit the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
11. Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 for Uniform Rental and Workplace Solutions Services (Specification No. 25035) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 to provide Uniform Rental and Workplace Solution Services in an amount not to exceed $858,000 for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and expiring March 2, 2028, with provisions for three (3), oneyear extensions (Agreement A2026XXX).
12. Agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC for Consultant Services to Conduct a Citywide Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study (Specification No. 25136) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC to conduct a Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study in an amount not to exceed $154,983 for a term beginning March 3, 2026 and expiring March 2, 2027, with provisions for one 1year extension (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal (Specification No. 26009) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC, for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal for a threeyear term, beginning December 18, 2025 and expiring December 17, 2028, in a total amount not to exceed $101,570.
14. Renewal of Agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson Financial System Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal form for the agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance and support to extend the term for a oneyear period for an amount of $352,579 beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) oneyear optional renewals, for a total amount of $1,122,471 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Amendment to Agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for Software Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to Contract No. 980603 to increase the total not to exceed of the agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for software maintenance and support services by $101,329 and extend the term for a oneyear period beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. Agreement with Santa Ana Golf, LLC, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of CourseCo, Inc., for River View Golf Course Management Services (Specification No. 26002) (Non General & General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CourseCo, Inc. to provide management services for the River View Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $3,083,377 which includes a 3% annual CPI adjustment, an incentive fee equal to 10% of Gross Operating Income above an established baseline threshold with a maximum cap of 50% of the annual management fee, as defined in the Agreement, for a term effective March 3, 2026, with operations commencing May 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2031, with provisions for two, fiveyear extensions expiring June 30, 2041 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to make a payment in the amount of $395,000 to the Golf Course Enterprise Fund (Fund 112) from the General Fund spendable fund balance (Fund 011) to provide initial working capital for operations of the golf course, which will be repaid from Golf Course revenue. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to budget the remaining two months of the 20252026 fiscal year, which will recognize $729,950 in Golf Course revenue account (no. 1121300257990) and appropriate the same to the Golf Course expenditure accounts (no. 11213200Various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (Project No. 216978) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa for improvements on Fairview Street within the Costa Mesa jurisdiction from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $96,000 in cost reimbursements from the City of Costa Mesa into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $96,000 in construction funds for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,410,000, which includes $2,728,000 for the construction contract, $409,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $272,800 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. the lowest responsive bidder, in accordance with the base bid and alternates in the amount of $2,728,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978), for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20263 will be filed for Project No. 216978.
18. Award a Construction Contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (Project No. 236700) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,243,213, which includes $994,570 for the construction contract, $149,186 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $99,457 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $994,570, subject to change orders, for construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (No. 236700), for a term beginning March 3, 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. ER202391 will be filed for Project No. 236700.
19. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting AntiCompetitive Automated Rent PriceFixing
First reading February 17, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (60 1) (Mayor Amezcua absent). Published in the OC Reporter on February 18, 2026.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance of the City Council approving Ordinance No. NS3090 to add Article XXIV to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibiting anti competitive automated rent price fixing software.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3090 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTICOMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Proposed Fiscal Year 202526 MidYear Budget Update, Appropriation Requests, Workforce Changes, and Capital Improvement Program Amendment Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the FY202526 MidYear Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended Appropriation Adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 202526 (FY2526) ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADJUST FULLTIME POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY, LIBRARY SERVICES, THE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY, AND THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, INCLUDING ADDITIONS, REALLOCATIONS, AND/OR DELETIONS
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include $52,637,445 of carryover funding for various projects. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
21. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) Relating to Smoke Shop Establishments and a Resolution to Amend the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule for the Fiscal Year 20252026 to Establish a Planning and Building Agency Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections and a Police Department Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to definitions, location, permitting, development standards, and operational requirements for smoke shop establishments; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKE SHOP ESTABLISHMENTS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(c)(2), SECTION 15060(c)(3), AND SECTION 15061(b)(3), read by title only and waive further reading
2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Planning and Building Agency Smoke Shop Inspection fee and a Police Department Smoke Shop Inspection fee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS
22. Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment No. 202501 and Amendment Application No. 202502 for the Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026 and notices mailed on the same date.
Department(s): Public Works Agency, Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Certify the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER No. 2025119 and SCH No. 2025121015) for the Project;
2. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project;
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202501; and RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM OPEN SPACE (OS) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202502.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202502 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2); read by title only and waive further reading.
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. Public Hearing: Water and Sewer Rates
2. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Housing Authority Annual Plan
3. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Annual Action Plan with CDBG Nonprofit Funding Recommendations
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City Council
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City Council Meeting Packet
March 3, 2026
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
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
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CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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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. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza to the Saddleback High School Women’s Soccer Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Valley High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santiago High School Women’s Tennis Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
5. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan to Los Amigos High School Women’s Water Polo Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
6. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Women’s Basketball Team in Honor of Women’s History Month 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: 7 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
7. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for July Through December 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commission Biannual Attendance report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
2. Direct staff to submit the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
11. Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 for Uniform Rental and Workplace Solutions Services (Specification No. 25035) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 to provide Uniform Rental and Workplace Solution Services in an amount not to exceed $858,000 for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and expiring March 2, 2028, with provisions for three (3), oneyear extensions (Agreement A2026XXX).
12. Agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC for Consultant Services to Conduct a Citywide Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study (Specification No. 25136) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC to conduct a Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study in an amount not to exceed $154,983 for a term beginning March 3, 2026 and expiring March 2, 2027, with provisions for one 1year extension (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal (Specification No. 26009) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC, for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal for a threeyear term, beginning December 18, 2025 and expiring December 17, 2028, in a total amount not to exceed $101,570.
14. Renewal of Agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson Financial System Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal form for the agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance and support to extend the term for a oneyear period for an amount of $352,579 beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) oneyear optional renewals, for a total amount of $1,122,471 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Amendment to Agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for Software Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to Contract No. 980603 to increase the total not to exceed of the agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for software maintenance and support services by $101,329 and extend the term for a oneyear period beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. Agreement with Santa Ana Golf, LLC, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of CourseCo, Inc., for River View Golf Course Management Services (Specification No. 26002) (Non General & General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CourseCo, Inc. to provide management services for the River View Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $3,083,377 which includes a 3% annual CPI adjustment, an incentive fee equal to 10% of Gross Operating Income above an established baseline threshold with a maximum cap of 50% of the annual management fee, as defined in the Agreement, for a term effective March 3, 2026, with operations commencing May 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2031, with provisions for two, fiveyear extensions expiring June 30, 2041 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to make a payment in the amount of $395,000 to the Golf Course Enterprise Fund (Fund 112) from the General Fund spendable fund balance (Fund 011) to provide initial working capital for operations of the golf course, which will be repaid from Golf Course revenue. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to budget the remaining two months of the 20252026 fiscal year, which will recognize $729,950 in Golf Course revenue account (no. 1121300257990) and appropriate the same to the Golf Course expenditure accounts (no. 11213200Various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (Project No. 216978) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa for improvements on Fairview Street within the Costa Mesa jurisdiction from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $96,000 in cost reimbursements from the City of Costa Mesa into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $96,000 in construction funds for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,410,000, which includes $2,728,000 for the construction contract, $409,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $272,800 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. the lowest responsive bidder, in accordance with the base bid and alternates in the amount of $2,728,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978), for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20263 will be filed for Project No. 216978.
18. Award a Construction Contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (Project No. 236700) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,243,213, which includes $994,570 for the construction contract, $149,186 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $99,457 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $994,570, subject to change orders, for construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (No. 236700), for a term beginning March 3, 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. ER202391 will be filed for Project No. 236700.
19. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting AntiCompetitive Automated Rent PriceFixing
First reading February 17, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (60 1) (Mayor Amezcua absent). Published in the OC Reporter on February 18, 2026.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance of the City Council approving Ordinance No. NS3090 to add Article XXIV to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibiting anti competitive automated rent price fixing software.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3090 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTICOMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Proposed Fiscal Year 202526 MidYear Budget Update, Appropriation Requests, Workforce Changes, and Capital Improvement Program Amendment Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the FY202526 MidYear Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended Appropriation Adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 202526 (FY2526) ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADJUST FULLTIME POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY, LIBRARY SERVICES, THE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY, AND THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, INCLUDING ADDITIONS, REALLOCATIONS, AND/OR DELETIONS
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include $52,637,445 of carryover funding for various projects. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
21. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) Relating to Smoke Shop Establishments and a Resolution to Amend the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule for the Fiscal Year 20252026 to Establish a Planning and Building Agency Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections and a Police Department Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to definitions, location, permitting, development standards, and operational requirements for smoke shop establishments; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKE SHOP ESTABLISHMENTS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(c)(2), SECTION 15060(c)(3), AND SECTION 15061(b)(3), read by title only and waive further reading
2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Planning and Building Agency Smoke Shop Inspection fee and a Police Department Smoke Shop Inspection fee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS
22. Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment No. 202501 and Amendment Application No. 202502 for the Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026 and notices mailed on the same date.
Department(s): Public Works Agency, Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Certify the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER No. 2025119 and SCH No. 2025121015) for the Project;
2. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project;
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202501; and RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM OPEN SPACE (OS) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202502.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202502 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2); read by title only and waive further reading.
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. Public Hearing: Water and Sewer Rates
2. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Housing Authority Annual Plan
3. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Annual Action Plan with CDBG Nonprofit Funding Recommendations
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 24, 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 3/3/2026
City Council Meeting Packet
March 3, 2026
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
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 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) agenda/general comments or ii) public hearing items. 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 5:45 p.m. for 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 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 5:00 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.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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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. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza to the Saddleback High School Women’s Soccer Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Valley High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santiago High School Women’s Tennis Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
5. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan to Los Amigos High School Women’s Water Polo Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
6. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Women’s Basketball Team in Honor of Women’s History Month 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: 7 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
7. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for July Through December 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commission Biannual Attendance report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
2. Direct staff to submit the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
11. Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 for Uniform Rental and Workplace Solutions Services (Specification No. 25035) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 to provide Uniform Rental and Workplace Solution Services in an amount not to exceed $858,000 for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and expiring March 2, 2028, with provisions for three (3), oneyear extensions (Agreement A2026XXX).
12. Agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC for Consultant Services to Conduct a Citywide Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study (Specification No. 25136) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC to conduct a Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study in an amount not to exceed $154,983 for a term beginning March 3, 2026 and expiring March 2, 2027, with provisions for one 1year extension (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal (Specification No. 26009) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC, for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal for a threeyear term, beginning December 18, 2025 and expiring December 17, 2028, in a total amount not to exceed $101,570.
14. Renewal of Agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson Financial System Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal form for the agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance and support to extend the term for a oneyear period for an amount of $352,579 beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) oneyear optional renewals, for a total amount of $1,122,471 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Amendment to Agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for Software Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to Contract No. 980603 to increase the total not to exceed of the agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for software maintenance and support services by $101,329 and extend the term for a oneyear period beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. Agreement with Santa Ana Golf, LLC, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of CourseCo, Inc., for River View Golf Course Management Services (Specification No. 26002) (Non General & General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CourseCo, Inc. to provide management services for the River View Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $3,083,377 which includes a 3% annual CPI adjustment, an incentive fee equal to 10% of Gross Operating Income above an established baseline threshold with a maximum cap of 50% of the annual management fee, as defined in the Agreement, for a term effective March 3, 2026, with operations commencing May 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2031, with provisions for two, fiveyear extensions expiring June 30, 2041 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to make a payment in the amount of $395,000 to the Golf Course Enterprise Fund (Fund 112) from the General Fund spendable fund balance (Fund 011) to provide initial working capital for operations of the golf course, which will be repaid from Golf Course revenue. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to budget the remaining two months of the 20252026 fiscal year, which will recognize $729,950 in Golf Course revenue account (no. 1121300257990) and appropriate the same to the Golf Course expenditure accounts (no. 11213200Various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (Project No. 216978) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa for improvements on Fairview Street within the Costa Mesa jurisdiction from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $96,000 in cost reimbursements from the City of Costa Mesa into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $96,000 in construction funds for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,410,000, which includes $2,728,000 for the construction contract, $409,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $272,800 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. the lowest responsive bidder, in accordance with the base bid and alternates in the amount of $2,728,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978), for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20263 will be filed for Project No. 216978.
18. Award a Construction Contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (Project No. 236700) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,243,213, which includes $994,570 for the construction contract, $149,186 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $99,457 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $994,570, subject to change orders, for construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (No. 236700), for a term beginning March 3, 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. ER202391 will be filed for Project No. 236700.
19. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting AntiCompetitive Automated Rent PriceFixing
First reading February 17, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (60 1) (Mayor Amezcua absent). Published in the OC Reporter on February 18, 2026.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance of the City Council approving Ordinance No. NS3090 to add Article XXIV to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibiting anti competitive automated rent price fixing software.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3090 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTICOMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Proposed Fiscal Year 202526 MidYear Budget Update, Appropriation Requests, Workforce Changes, and Capital Improvement Program Amendment Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the FY202526 MidYear Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended Appropriation Adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 202526 (FY2526) ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADJUST FULLTIME POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY, LIBRARY SERVICES, THE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY, AND THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, INCLUDING ADDITIONS, REALLOCATIONS, AND/OR DELETIONS
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include $52,637,445 of carryover funding for various projects. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
21. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) Relating to Smoke Shop Establishments and a Resolution to Amend the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule for the Fiscal Year 20252026 to Establish a Planning and Building Agency Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections and a Police Department Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to definitions, location, permitting, development standards, and operational requirements for smoke shop establishments; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKE SHOP ESTABLISHMENTS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(c)(2), SECTION 15060(c)(3), AND SECTION 15061(b)(3), read by title only and waive further reading
2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Planning and Building Agency Smoke Shop Inspection fee and a Police Department Smoke Shop Inspection fee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS
22. Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment No. 202501 and Amendment Application No. 202502 for the Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026 and notices mailed on the same date.
Department(s): Public Works Agency, Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Certify the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER No. 2025119 and SCH No. 2025121015) for the Project;
2. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project;
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202501; and RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM OPEN SPACE (OS) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202502.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202502 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2); read by title only and waive further reading.
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. Public Hearing: Water and Sewer Rates
2. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Housing Authority Annual Plan
3. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Annual Action Plan with CDBG Nonprofit Funding Recommendations
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 24, 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 3/3/2026
City Council Meeting Packet
March 3, 2026
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
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 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) agenda/general comments or ii) public hearing items. 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 5:45 p.m. for 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 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 5:00 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.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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 ).
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. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza to the Saddleback High School Women’s Soccer Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Valley High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santiago High School Women’s Tennis Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
5. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan to Los Amigos High School Women’s Water Polo Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
6. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Women’s Basketball Team in Honor of Women’s History Month 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: 7 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
7. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for July Through December 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commission Biannual Attendance report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
2. Direct staff to submit the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
11. Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 for Uniform Rental and Workplace Solutions Services (Specification No. 25035) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 to provide Uniform Rental and Workplace Solution Services in an amount not to exceed $858,000 for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and expiring March 2, 2028, with provisions for three (3), oneyear extensions (Agreement A2026XXX).
12. Agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC for Consultant Services to Conduct a Citywide Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study (Specification No. 25136) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC to conduct a Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study in an amount not to exceed $154,983 for a term beginning March 3, 2026 and expiring March 2, 2027, with provisions for one 1year extension (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal (Specification No. 26009) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC, for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal for a threeyear term, beginning December 18, 2025 and expiring December 17, 2028, in a total amount not to exceed $101,570.
14. Renewal of Agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson Financial System Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal form for the agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance and support to extend the term for a oneyear period for an amount of $352,579 beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) oneyear optional renewals, for a total amount of $1,122,471 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Amendment to Agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for Software Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to Contract No. 980603 to increase the total not to exceed of the agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for software maintenance and support services by $101,329 and extend the term for a oneyear period beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. Agreement with Santa Ana Golf, LLC, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of CourseCo, Inc., for River View Golf Course Management Services (Specification No. 26002) (Non General & General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CourseCo, Inc. to provide management services for the River View Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $3,083,377 which includes a 3% annual CPI adjustment, an incentive fee equal to 10% of Gross Operating Income above an established baseline threshold with a maximum cap of 50% of the annual management fee, as defined in the Agreement, for a term effective March 3, 2026, with operations commencing May 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2031, with provisions for two, fiveyear extensions expiring June 30, 2041 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to make a payment in the amount of $395,000 to the Golf Course Enterprise Fund (Fund 112) from the General Fund spendable fund balance (Fund 011) to provide initial working capital for operations of the golf course, which will be repaid from Golf Course revenue. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to budget the remaining two months of the 20252026 fiscal year, which will recognize $729,950 in Golf Course revenue account (no. 1121300257990) and appropriate the same to the Golf Course expenditure accounts (no. 11213200Various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (Project No. 216978) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa for improvements on Fairview Street within the Costa Mesa jurisdiction from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $96,000 in cost reimbursements from the City of Costa Mesa into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $96,000 in construction funds for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,410,000, which includes $2,728,000 for the construction contract, $409,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $272,800 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. the lowest responsive bidder, in accordance with the base bid and alternates in the amount of $2,728,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978), for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20263 will be filed for Project No. 216978.
18. Award a Construction Contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (Project No. 236700) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,243,213, which includes $994,570 for the construction contract, $149,186 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $99,457 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $994,570, subject to change orders, for construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (No. 236700), for a term beginning March 3, 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. ER202391 will be filed for Project No. 236700.
19. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting AntiCompetitive Automated Rent PriceFixing
First reading February 17, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (60 1) (Mayor Amezcua absent). Published in the OC Reporter on February 18, 2026.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance of the City Council approving Ordinance No. NS3090 to add Article XXIV to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibiting anti competitive automated rent price fixing software.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3090 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTICOMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Proposed Fiscal Year 202526 MidYear Budget Update, Appropriation Requests, Workforce Changes, and Capital Improvement Program Amendment Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the FY202526 MidYear Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended Appropriation Adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 202526 (FY2526) ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADJUST FULLTIME POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY, LIBRARY SERVICES, THE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY, AND THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, INCLUDING ADDITIONS, REALLOCATIONS, AND/OR DELETIONS
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include $52,637,445 of carryover funding for various projects. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
21. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) Relating to Smoke Shop Establishments and a Resolution to Amend the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule for the Fiscal Year 20252026 to Establish a Planning and Building Agency Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections and a Police Department Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to definitions, location, permitting, development standards, and operational requirements for smoke shop establishments; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKE SHOP ESTABLISHMENTS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(c)(2), SECTION 15060(c)(3), AND SECTION 15061(b)(3), read by title only and waive further reading
2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Planning and Building Agency Smoke Shop Inspection fee and a Police Department Smoke Shop Inspection fee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS
22. Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment No. 202501 and Amendment Application No. 202502 for the Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026 and notices mailed on the same date.
Department(s): Public Works Agency, Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Certify the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER No. 2025119 and SCH No. 2025121015) for the Project;
2. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project;
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202501; and RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM OPEN SPACE (OS) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202502.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202502 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2); read by title only and waive further reading.
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. Public Hearing: Water and Sewer Rates
2. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Housing Authority Annual Plan
3. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Annual Action Plan with CDBG Nonprofit Funding Recommendations
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City Council
5 3/3/2026
City Council Meeting Packet
March 3, 2026
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
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
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CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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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. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza to the Saddleback High School Women’s Soccer Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Valley High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santiago High School Women’s Tennis Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
5. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan to Los Amigos High School Women’s Water Polo Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
6. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Women’s Basketball Team in Honor of Women’s History Month 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: 7 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
7. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for July Through December 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commission Biannual Attendance report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
2. Direct staff to submit the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
11. Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 for Uniform Rental and Workplace Solutions Services (Specification No. 25035) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 to provide Uniform Rental and Workplace Solution Services in an amount not to exceed $858,000 for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and expiring March 2, 2028, with provisions for three (3), oneyear extensions (Agreement A2026XXX).
12. Agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC for Consultant Services to Conduct a Citywide Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study (Specification No. 25136) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC to conduct a Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study in an amount not to exceed $154,983 for a term beginning March 3, 2026 and expiring March 2, 2027, with provisions for one 1year extension (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal (Specification No. 26009) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC, for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal for a threeyear term, beginning December 18, 2025 and expiring December 17, 2028, in a total amount not to exceed $101,570.
14. Renewal of Agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson Financial System Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal form for the agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance and support to extend the term for a oneyear period for an amount of $352,579 beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) oneyear optional renewals, for a total amount of $1,122,471 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Amendment to Agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for Software Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to Contract No. 980603 to increase the total not to exceed of the agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for software maintenance and support services by $101,329 and extend the term for a oneyear period beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. Agreement with Santa Ana Golf, LLC, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of CourseCo, Inc., for River View Golf Course Management Services (Specification No. 26002) (Non General & General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CourseCo, Inc. to provide management services for the River View Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $3,083,377 which includes a 3% annual CPI adjustment, an incentive fee equal to 10% of Gross Operating Income above an established baseline threshold with a maximum cap of 50% of the annual management fee, as defined in the Agreement, for a term effective March 3, 2026, with operations commencing May 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2031, with provisions for two, fiveyear extensions expiring June 30, 2041 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to make a payment in the amount of $395,000 to the Golf Course Enterprise Fund (Fund 112) from the General Fund spendable fund balance (Fund 011) to provide initial working capital for operations of the golf course, which will be repaid from Golf Course revenue. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to budget the remaining two months of the 20252026 fiscal year, which will recognize $729,950 in Golf Course revenue account (no. 1121300257990) and appropriate the same to the Golf Course expenditure accounts (no. 11213200Various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (Project No. 216978) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa for improvements on Fairview Street within the Costa Mesa jurisdiction from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $96,000 in cost reimbursements from the City of Costa Mesa into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $96,000 in construction funds for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,410,000, which includes $2,728,000 for the construction contract, $409,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $272,800 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. the lowest responsive bidder, in accordance with the base bid and alternates in the amount of $2,728,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978), for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20263 will be filed for Project No. 216978.
18. Award a Construction Contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (Project No. 236700) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,243,213, which includes $994,570 for the construction contract, $149,186 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $99,457 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $994,570, subject to change orders, for construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (No. 236700), for a term beginning March 3, 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. ER202391 will be filed for Project No. 236700.
19. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting AntiCompetitive Automated Rent PriceFixing
First reading February 17, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (60 1) (Mayor Amezcua absent). Published in the OC Reporter on February 18, 2026.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance of the City Council approving Ordinance No. NS3090 to add Article XXIV to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibiting anti competitive automated rent price fixing software.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3090 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTICOMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Proposed Fiscal Year 202526 MidYear Budget Update, Appropriation Requests, Workforce Changes, and Capital Improvement Program Amendment Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the FY202526 MidYear Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended Appropriation Adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 202526 (FY2526) ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADJUST FULLTIME POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY, LIBRARY SERVICES, THE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY, AND THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, INCLUDING ADDITIONS, REALLOCATIONS, AND/OR DELETIONS
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include $52,637,445 of carryover funding for various projects. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
21. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) Relating to Smoke Shop Establishments and a Resolution to Amend the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule for the Fiscal Year 20252026 to Establish a Planning and Building Agency Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections and a Police Department Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to definitions, location, permitting, development standards, and operational requirements for smoke shop establishments; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKE SHOP ESTABLISHMENTS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(c)(2), SECTION 15060(c)(3), AND SECTION 15061(b)(3), read by title only and waive further reading
2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Planning and Building Agency Smoke Shop Inspection fee and a Police Department Smoke Shop Inspection fee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS
22. Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment No. 202501 and Amendment Application No. 202502 for the Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026 and notices mailed on the same date.
Department(s): Public Works Agency, Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Certify the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER No. 2025119 and SCH No. 2025121015) for the Project;
2. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project;
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202501; and RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM OPEN SPACE (OS) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202502.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202502 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2); read by title only and waive further reading.
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. Public Hearing: Water and Sewer Rates
2. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Housing Authority Annual Plan
3. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Annual Action Plan with CDBG Nonprofit Funding Recommendations
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 24, 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 3/3/2026
City Council Meeting Packet
March 3, 2026
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
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 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) agenda/general comments or ii) public hearing items. 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 5:45 p.m. for 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 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 5:00 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.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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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. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza to the Saddleback High School Women’s Soccer Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Valley High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santiago High School Women’s Tennis Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
5. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan to Los Amigos High School Women’s Water Polo Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
6. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Women’s Basketball Team in Honor of Women’s History Month 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: 7 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
7. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for July Through December 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commission Biannual Attendance report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
2. Direct staff to submit the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
11. Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 for Uniform Rental and Workplace Solutions Services (Specification No. 25035) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 to provide Uniform Rental and Workplace Solution Services in an amount not to exceed $858,000 for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and expiring March 2, 2028, with provisions for three (3), oneyear extensions (Agreement A2026XXX).
12. Agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC for Consultant Services to Conduct a Citywide Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study (Specification No. 25136) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC to conduct a Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study in an amount not to exceed $154,983 for a term beginning March 3, 2026 and expiring March 2, 2027, with provisions for one 1year extension (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal (Specification No. 26009) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC, for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal for a threeyear term, beginning December 18, 2025 and expiring December 17, 2028, in a total amount not to exceed $101,570.
14. Renewal of Agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson Financial System Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal form for the agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance and support to extend the term for a oneyear period for an amount of $352,579 beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) oneyear optional renewals, for a total amount of $1,122,471 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Amendment to Agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for Software Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to Contract No. 980603 to increase the total not to exceed of the agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for software maintenance and support services by $101,329 and extend the term for a oneyear period beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. Agreement with Santa Ana Golf, LLC, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of CourseCo, Inc., for River View Golf Course Management Services (Specification No. 26002) (Non General & General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CourseCo, Inc. to provide management services for the River View Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $3,083,377 which includes a 3% annual CPI adjustment, an incentive fee equal to 10% of Gross Operating Income above an established baseline threshold with a maximum cap of 50% of the annual management fee, as defined in the Agreement, for a term effective March 3, 2026, with operations commencing May 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2031, with provisions for two, fiveyear extensions expiring June 30, 2041 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to make a payment in the amount of $395,000 to the Golf Course Enterprise Fund (Fund 112) from the General Fund spendable fund balance (Fund 011) to provide initial working capital for operations of the golf course, which will be repaid from Golf Course revenue. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to budget the remaining two months of the 20252026 fiscal year, which will recognize $729,950 in Golf Course revenue account (no. 1121300257990) and appropriate the same to the Golf Course expenditure accounts (no. 11213200Various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (Project No. 216978) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa for improvements on Fairview Street within the Costa Mesa jurisdiction from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $96,000 in cost reimbursements from the City of Costa Mesa into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $96,000 in construction funds for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,410,000, which includes $2,728,000 for the construction contract, $409,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $272,800 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. the lowest responsive bidder, in accordance with the base bid and alternates in the amount of $2,728,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978), for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20263 will be filed for Project No. 216978.
18. Award a Construction Contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (Project No. 236700) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,243,213, which includes $994,570 for the construction contract, $149,186 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $99,457 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $994,570, subject to change orders, for construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (No. 236700), for a term beginning March 3, 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. ER202391 will be filed for Project No. 236700.
19. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting AntiCompetitive Automated Rent PriceFixing
First reading February 17, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (60 1) (Mayor Amezcua absent). Published in the OC Reporter on February 18, 2026.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance of the City Council approving Ordinance No. NS3090 to add Article XXIV to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibiting anti competitive automated rent price fixing software.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3090 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTICOMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Proposed Fiscal Year 202526 MidYear Budget Update, Appropriation Requests, Workforce Changes, and Capital Improvement Program Amendment Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the FY202526 MidYear Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended Appropriation Adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 202526 (FY2526) ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADJUST FULLTIME POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY, LIBRARY SERVICES, THE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY, AND THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, INCLUDING ADDITIONS, REALLOCATIONS, AND/OR DELETIONS
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include $52,637,445 of carryover funding for various projects. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
21. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) Relating to Smoke Shop Establishments and a Resolution to Amend the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule for the Fiscal Year 20252026 to Establish a Planning and Building Agency Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections and a Police Department Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to definitions, location, permitting, development standards, and operational requirements for smoke shop establishments; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKE SHOP ESTABLISHMENTS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(c)(2), SECTION 15060(c)(3), AND SECTION 15061(b)(3), read by title only and waive further reading
2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Planning and Building Agency Smoke Shop Inspection fee and a Police Department Smoke Shop Inspection fee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS
22. Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment No. 202501 and Amendment Application No. 202502 for the Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026 and notices mailed on the same date.
Department(s): Public Works Agency, Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Certify the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER No. 2025119 and SCH No. 2025121015) for the Project;
2. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project;
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202501; and RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM OPEN SPACE (OS) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202502.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202502 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2); read by title only and waive further reading.
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. Public Hearing: Water and Sewer Rates
2. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Housing Authority Annual Plan
3. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Annual Action Plan with CDBG Nonprofit Funding Recommendations
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 24, 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 3/3/2026
City Council Meeting Packet
March 3, 2026
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
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 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) agenda/general comments or ii) public hearing items. 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 5:45 p.m. for 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 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 5:00 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.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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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. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza to the Saddleback High School Women’s Soccer Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Valley High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santiago High School Women’s Tennis Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
5. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan to Los Amigos High School Women’s Water Polo Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
6. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Women’s Basketball Team in Honor of Women’s History Month 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: 7 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
7. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for July Through December 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commission Biannual Attendance report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
2. Direct staff to submit the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
11. Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 for Uniform Rental and Workplace Solutions Services (Specification No. 25035) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 to provide Uniform Rental and Workplace Solution Services in an amount not to exceed $858,000 for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and expiring March 2, 2028, with provisions for three (3), oneyear extensions (Agreement A2026XXX).
12. Agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC for Consultant Services to Conduct a Citywide Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study (Specification No. 25136) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC to conduct a Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study in an amount not to exceed $154,983 for a term beginning March 3, 2026 and expiring March 2, 2027, with provisions for one 1year extension (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal (Specification No. 26009) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC, for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal for a threeyear term, beginning December 18, 2025 and expiring December 17, 2028, in a total amount not to exceed $101,570.
14. Renewal of Agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson Financial System Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal form for the agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance and support to extend the term for a oneyear period for an amount of $352,579 beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) oneyear optional renewals, for a total amount of $1,122,471 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Amendment to Agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for Software Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to Contract No. 980603 to increase the total not to exceed of the agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for software maintenance and support services by $101,329 and extend the term for a oneyear period beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. Agreement with Santa Ana Golf, LLC, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of CourseCo, Inc., for River View Golf Course Management Services (Specification No. 26002) (Non General & General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CourseCo, Inc. to provide management services for the River View Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $3,083,377 which includes a 3% annual CPI adjustment, an incentive fee equal to 10% of Gross Operating Income above an established baseline threshold with a maximum cap of 50% of the annual management fee, as defined in the Agreement, for a term effective March 3, 2026, with operations commencing May 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2031, with provisions for two, fiveyear extensions expiring June 30, 2041 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to make a payment in the amount of $395,000 to the Golf Course Enterprise Fund (Fund 112) from the General Fund spendable fund balance (Fund 011) to provide initial working capital for operations of the golf course, which will be repaid from Golf Course revenue. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to budget the remaining two months of the 20252026 fiscal year, which will recognize $729,950 in Golf Course revenue account (no. 1121300257990) and appropriate the same to the Golf Course expenditure accounts (no. 11213200Various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (Project No. 216978) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa for improvements on Fairview Street within the Costa Mesa jurisdiction from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $96,000 in cost reimbursements from the City of Costa Mesa into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $96,000 in construction funds for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,410,000, which includes $2,728,000 for the construction contract, $409,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $272,800 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. the lowest responsive bidder, in accordance with the base bid and alternates in the amount of $2,728,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978), for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20263 will be filed for Project No. 216978.
18. Award a Construction Contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (Project No. 236700) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,243,213, which includes $994,570 for the construction contract, $149,186 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $99,457 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $994,570, subject to change orders, for construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (No. 236700), for a term beginning March 3, 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. ER202391 will be filed for Project No. 236700.
19. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting AntiCompetitive Automated Rent PriceFixing
First reading February 17, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (60 1) (Mayor Amezcua absent). Published in the OC Reporter on February 18, 2026.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance of the City Council approving Ordinance No. NS3090 to add Article XXIV to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibiting anti competitive automated rent price fixing software.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3090 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTICOMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Proposed Fiscal Year 202526 MidYear Budget Update, Appropriation Requests, Workforce Changes, and Capital Improvement Program Amendment Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the FY202526 MidYear Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended Appropriation Adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 202526 (FY2526) ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADJUST FULLTIME POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY, LIBRARY SERVICES, THE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY, AND THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, INCLUDING ADDITIONS, REALLOCATIONS, AND/OR DELETIONS
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include $52,637,445 of carryover funding for various projects. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
21. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) Relating to Smoke Shop Establishments and a Resolution to Amend the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule for the Fiscal Year 20252026 to Establish a Planning and Building Agency Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections and a Police Department Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to definitions, location, permitting, development standards, and operational requirements for smoke shop establishments; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKE SHOP ESTABLISHMENTS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(c)(2), SECTION 15060(c)(3), AND SECTION 15061(b)(3), read by title only and waive further reading
2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Planning and Building Agency Smoke Shop Inspection fee and a Police Department Smoke Shop Inspection fee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS
22. Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment No. 202501 and Amendment Application No. 202502 for the Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026 and notices mailed on the same date.
Department(s): Public Works Agency, Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Certify the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER No. 2025119 and SCH No. 2025121015) for the Project;
2. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project;
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202501; and RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM OPEN SPACE (OS) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202502.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202502 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2); read by title only and waive further reading.
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. Public Hearing: Water and Sewer Rates
2. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Housing Authority Annual Plan
3. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Annual Action Plan with CDBG Nonprofit Funding Recommendations
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 24, 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 3/3/2026
City Council Meeting Packet
March 3, 2026
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
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 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) agenda/general comments or ii) public hearing items. 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 5:45 p.m. for 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 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 5:00 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.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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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. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza to the Saddleback High School Women’s Soccer Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Valley High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santiago High School Women’s Tennis Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
5. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan to Los Amigos High School Women’s Water Polo Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
6. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Women’s Basketball Team in Honor of Women’s History Month 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: 7 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
7. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for July Through December 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commission Biannual Attendance report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
2. Direct staff to submit the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
11. Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 for Uniform Rental and Workplace Solutions Services (Specification No. 25035) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 to provide Uniform Rental and Workplace Solution Services in an amount not to exceed $858,000 for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and expiring March 2, 2028, with provisions for three (3), oneyear extensions (Agreement A2026XXX).
12. Agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC for Consultant Services to Conduct a Citywide Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study (Specification No. 25136) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC to conduct a Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study in an amount not to exceed $154,983 for a term beginning March 3, 2026 and expiring March 2, 2027, with provisions for one 1year extension (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal (Specification No. 26009) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC, for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal for a threeyear term, beginning December 18, 2025 and expiring December 17, 2028, in a total amount not to exceed $101,570.
14. Renewal of Agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson Financial System Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal form for the agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance and support to extend the term for a oneyear period for an amount of $352,579 beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) oneyear optional renewals, for a total amount of $1,122,471 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Amendment to Agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for Software Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to Contract No. 980603 to increase the total not to exceed of the agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for software maintenance and support services by $101,329 and extend the term for a oneyear period beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. Agreement with Santa Ana Golf, LLC, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of CourseCo, Inc., for River View Golf Course Management Services (Specification No. 26002) (Non General & General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CourseCo, Inc. to provide management services for the River View Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $3,083,377 which includes a 3% annual CPI adjustment, an incentive fee equal to 10% of Gross Operating Income above an established baseline threshold with a maximum cap of 50% of the annual management fee, as defined in the Agreement, for a term effective March 3, 2026, with operations commencing May 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2031, with provisions for two, fiveyear extensions expiring June 30, 2041 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to make a payment in the amount of $395,000 to the Golf Course Enterprise Fund (Fund 112) from the General Fund spendable fund balance (Fund 011) to provide initial working capital for operations of the golf course, which will be repaid from Golf Course revenue. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to budget the remaining two months of the 20252026 fiscal year, which will recognize $729,950 in Golf Course revenue account (no. 1121300257990) and appropriate the same to the Golf Course expenditure accounts (no. 11213200Various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (Project No. 216978) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa for improvements on Fairview Street within the Costa Mesa jurisdiction from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $96,000 in cost reimbursements from the City of Costa Mesa into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $96,000 in construction funds for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,410,000, which includes $2,728,000 for the construction contract, $409,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $272,800 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. the lowest responsive bidder, in accordance with the base bid and alternates in the amount of $2,728,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978), for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20263 will be filed for Project No. 216978.
18. Award a Construction Contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (Project No. 236700) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,243,213, which includes $994,570 for the construction contract, $149,186 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $99,457 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $994,570, subject to change orders, for construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (No. 236700), for a term beginning March 3, 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. ER202391 will be filed for Project No. 236700.
19. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting AntiCompetitive Automated Rent PriceFixing
First reading February 17, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (60 1) (Mayor Amezcua absent). Published in the OC Reporter on February 18, 2026.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance of the City Council approving Ordinance No. NS3090 to add Article XXIV to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibiting anti competitive automated rent price fixing software.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3090 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTICOMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Proposed Fiscal Year 202526 MidYear Budget Update, Appropriation Requests, Workforce Changes, and Capital Improvement Program Amendment Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the FY202526 MidYear Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended Appropriation Adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 202526 (FY2526) ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADJUST FULLTIME POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY, LIBRARY SERVICES, THE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY, AND THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, INCLUDING ADDITIONS, REALLOCATIONS, AND/OR DELETIONS
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include $52,637,445 of carryover funding for various projects. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
21. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) Relating to Smoke Shop Establishments and a Resolution to Amend the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule for the Fiscal Year 20252026 to Establish a Planning and Building Agency Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections and a Police Department Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to definitions, location, permitting, development standards, and operational requirements for smoke shop establishments; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKE SHOP ESTABLISHMENTS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(c)(2), SECTION 15060(c)(3), AND SECTION 15061(b)(3), read by title only and waive further reading
2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Planning and Building Agency Smoke Shop Inspection fee and a Police Department Smoke Shop Inspection fee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS
22. Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment No. 202501 and Amendment Application No. 202502 for the Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026 and notices mailed on the same date.
Department(s): Public Works Agency, Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Certify the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER No. 2025119 and SCH No. 2025121015) for the Project;
2. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project;
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202501; and RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM OPEN SPACE (OS) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202502.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202502 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2); read by title only and waive further reading.
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. Public Hearing: Water and Sewer Rates
2. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Housing Authority Annual Plan
3. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Annual Action Plan with CDBG Nonprofit Funding Recommendations
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 24, 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 3/3/2026
City Council Meeting Packet
March 3, 2026
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
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 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) agenda/general comments or ii) public hearing items. 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 5:45 p.m. for 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 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 5:00 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.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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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. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza to the Saddleback High School Women’s Soccer Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Valley High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santiago High School Women’s Tennis Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
5. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan to Los Amigos High School Women’s Water Polo Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
6. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Women’s Basketball Team in Honor of Women’s History Month 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: 7 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
7. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for July Through December 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commission Biannual Attendance report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
2. Direct staff to submit the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
11. Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 for Uniform Rental and Workplace Solutions Services (Specification No. 25035) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 to provide Uniform Rental and Workplace Solution Services in an amount not to exceed $858,000 for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and expiring March 2, 2028, with provisions for three (3), oneyear extensions (Agreement A2026XXX).
12. Agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC for Consultant Services to Conduct a Citywide Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study (Specification No. 25136) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC to conduct a Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study in an amount not to exceed $154,983 for a term beginning March 3, 2026 and expiring March 2, 2027, with provisions for one 1year extension (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal (Specification No. 26009) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC, for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal for a threeyear term, beginning December 18, 2025 and expiring December 17, 2028, in a total amount not to exceed $101,570.
14. Renewal of Agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson Financial System Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal form for the agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance and support to extend the term for a oneyear period for an amount of $352,579 beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) oneyear optional renewals, for a total amount of $1,122,471 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Amendment to Agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for Software Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to Contract No. 980603 to increase the total not to exceed of the agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for software maintenance and support services by $101,329 and extend the term for a oneyear period beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. Agreement with Santa Ana Golf, LLC, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of CourseCo, Inc., for River View Golf Course Management Services (Specification No. 26002) (Non General & General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CourseCo, Inc. to provide management services for the River View Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $3,083,377 which includes a 3% annual CPI adjustment, an incentive fee equal to 10% of Gross Operating Income above an established baseline threshold with a maximum cap of 50% of the annual management fee, as defined in the Agreement, for a term effective March 3, 2026, with operations commencing May 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2031, with provisions for two, fiveyear extensions expiring June 30, 2041 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to make a payment in the amount of $395,000 to the Golf Course Enterprise Fund (Fund 112) from the General Fund spendable fund balance (Fund 011) to provide initial working capital for operations of the golf course, which will be repaid from Golf Course revenue. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to budget the remaining two months of the 20252026 fiscal year, which will recognize $729,950 in Golf Course revenue account (no. 1121300257990) and appropriate the same to the Golf Course expenditure accounts (no. 11213200Various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (Project No. 216978) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa for improvements on Fairview Street within the Costa Mesa jurisdiction from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $96,000 in cost reimbursements from the City of Costa Mesa into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $96,000 in construction funds for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,410,000, which includes $2,728,000 for the construction contract, $409,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $272,800 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. the lowest responsive bidder, in accordance with the base bid and alternates in the amount of $2,728,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978), for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20263 will be filed for Project No. 216978.
18. Award a Construction Contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (Project No. 236700) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,243,213, which includes $994,570 for the construction contract, $149,186 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $99,457 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $994,570, subject to change orders, for construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (No. 236700), for a term beginning March 3, 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. ER202391 will be filed for Project No. 236700.
19. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting AntiCompetitive Automated Rent PriceFixing
First reading February 17, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (60 1) (Mayor Amezcua absent). Published in the OC Reporter on February 18, 2026.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance of the City Council approving Ordinance No. NS3090 to add Article XXIV to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibiting anti competitive automated rent price fixing software.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3090 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTICOMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Proposed Fiscal Year 202526 MidYear Budget Update, Appropriation Requests, Workforce Changes, and Capital Improvement Program Amendment Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the FY202526 MidYear Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended Appropriation Adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 202526 (FY2526) ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADJUST FULLTIME POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY, LIBRARY SERVICES, THE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY, AND THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, INCLUDING ADDITIONS, REALLOCATIONS, AND/OR DELETIONS
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include $52,637,445 of carryover funding for various projects. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
21. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) Relating to Smoke Shop Establishments and a Resolution to Amend the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule for the Fiscal Year 20252026 to Establish a Planning and Building Agency Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections and a Police Department Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to definitions, location, permitting, development standards, and operational requirements for smoke shop establishments; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKE SHOP ESTABLISHMENTS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(c)(2), SECTION 15060(c)(3), AND SECTION 15061(b)(3), read by title only and waive further reading
2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Planning and Building Agency Smoke Shop Inspection fee and a Police Department Smoke Shop Inspection fee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS
22. Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment No. 202501 and Amendment Application No. 202502 for the Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026 and notices mailed on the same date.
Department(s): Public Works Agency, Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Certify the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER No. 2025119 and SCH No. 2025121015) for the Project;
2. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project;
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202501; and RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM OPEN SPACE (OS) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202502.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202502 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2); read by title only and waive further reading.
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. Public Hearing: Water and Sewer Rates
2. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Housing Authority Annual Plan
3. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Annual Action Plan with CDBG Nonprofit Funding Recommendations
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 24, 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 3/3/2026
City Council Meeting Packet
March 3, 2026
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
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 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) agenda/general comments or ii) public hearing items. 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 5:45 p.m. for 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 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 5:00 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.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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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. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza to the Saddleback High School Women’s Soccer Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Valley High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santiago High School Women’s Tennis Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
5. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan to Los Amigos High School Women’s Water Polo Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
6. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Women’s Basketball Team in Honor of Women’s History Month 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: 7 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
7. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for July Through December 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commission Biannual Attendance report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
2. Direct staff to submit the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
11. Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 for Uniform Rental and Workplace Solutions Services (Specification No. 25035) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 to provide Uniform Rental and Workplace Solution Services in an amount not to exceed $858,000 for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and expiring March 2, 2028, with provisions for three (3), oneyear extensions (Agreement A2026XXX).
12. Agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC for Consultant Services to Conduct a Citywide Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study (Specification No. 25136) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC to conduct a Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study in an amount not to exceed $154,983 for a term beginning March 3, 2026 and expiring March 2, 2027, with provisions for one 1year extension (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal (Specification No. 26009) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC, for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal for a threeyear term, beginning December 18, 2025 and expiring December 17, 2028, in a total amount not to exceed $101,570.
14. Renewal of Agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson Financial System Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal form for the agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance and support to extend the term for a oneyear period for an amount of $352,579 beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) oneyear optional renewals, for a total amount of $1,122,471 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Amendment to Agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for Software Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to Contract No. 980603 to increase the total not to exceed of the agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for software maintenance and support services by $101,329 and extend the term for a oneyear period beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. Agreement with Santa Ana Golf, LLC, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of CourseCo, Inc., for River View Golf Course Management Services (Specification No. 26002) (Non General & General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CourseCo, Inc. to provide management services for the River View Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $3,083,377 which includes a 3% annual CPI adjustment, an incentive fee equal to 10% of Gross Operating Income above an established baseline threshold with a maximum cap of 50% of the annual management fee, as defined in the Agreement, for a term effective March 3, 2026, with operations commencing May 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2031, with provisions for two, fiveyear extensions expiring June 30, 2041 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to make a payment in the amount of $395,000 to the Golf Course Enterprise Fund (Fund 112) from the General Fund spendable fund balance (Fund 011) to provide initial working capital for operations of the golf course, which will be repaid from Golf Course revenue. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to budget the remaining two months of the 20252026 fiscal year, which will recognize $729,950 in Golf Course revenue account (no. 1121300257990) and appropriate the same to the Golf Course expenditure accounts (no. 11213200Various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (Project No. 216978) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa for improvements on Fairview Street within the Costa Mesa jurisdiction from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $96,000 in cost reimbursements from the City of Costa Mesa into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $96,000 in construction funds for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,410,000, which includes $2,728,000 for the construction contract, $409,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $272,800 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. the lowest responsive bidder, in accordance with the base bid and alternates in the amount of $2,728,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978), for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20263 will be filed for Project No. 216978.
18. Award a Construction Contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (Project No. 236700) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,243,213, which includes $994,570 for the construction contract, $149,186 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $99,457 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $994,570, subject to change orders, for construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (No. 236700), for a term beginning March 3, 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. ER202391 will be filed for Project No. 236700.
19. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting AntiCompetitive Automated Rent PriceFixing
First reading February 17, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (60 1) (Mayor Amezcua absent). Published in the OC Reporter on February 18, 2026.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance of the City Council approving Ordinance No. NS3090 to add Article XXIV to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibiting anti competitive automated rent price fixing software.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3090 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTICOMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Proposed Fiscal Year 202526 MidYear Budget Update, Appropriation Requests, Workforce Changes, and Capital Improvement Program Amendment Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the FY202526 MidYear Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended Appropriation Adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 202526 (FY2526) ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADJUST FULLTIME POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY, LIBRARY SERVICES, THE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY, AND THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, INCLUDING ADDITIONS, REALLOCATIONS, AND/OR DELETIONS
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include $52,637,445 of carryover funding for various projects. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
21. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) Relating to Smoke Shop Establishments and a Resolution to Amend the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule for the Fiscal Year 20252026 to Establish a Planning and Building Agency Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections and a Police Department Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to definitions, location, permitting, development standards, and operational requirements for smoke shop establishments; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKE SHOP ESTABLISHMENTS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(c)(2), SECTION 15060(c)(3), AND SECTION 15061(b)(3), read by title only and waive further reading
2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Planning and Building Agency Smoke Shop Inspection fee and a Police Department Smoke Shop Inspection fee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS
22. Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment No. 202501 and Amendment Application No. 202502 for the Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026 and notices mailed on the same date.
Department(s): Public Works Agency, Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Certify the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER No. 2025119 and SCH No. 2025121015) for the Project;
2. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project;
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202501; and RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM OPEN SPACE (OS) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202502.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202502 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2); read by title only and waive further reading.
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. Public Hearing: Water and Sewer Rates
2. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Housing Authority Annual Plan
3. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Annual Action Plan with CDBG Nonprofit Funding Recommendations
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 24, 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 3/3/2026
City Council Meeting Packet
March 3, 2026
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
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 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) agenda/general comments or ii) public hearing items. 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 5:45 p.m. for 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 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 5:00 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.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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 ).
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. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza to the Saddleback High School Women’s Soccer Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to the Valley High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santiago High School Women’s Tennis Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
4. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Santa Ana High School Women’s Wrestling Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
5. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Phan to Los Amigos High School Women’s Water Polo Team in Honor of Women’s History Month
6. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Valley High School Women’s Basketball Team in Honor of Women’s History Month 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: 7 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
7. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
8. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of February 17, 2026 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
9. Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for July Through December 2025
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file Boards and Commission Biannual Attendance report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
10. City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report.
2. Direct staff to submit the City of Santa Ana 2025 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the Office of Planning and Research (OPR).
11. Agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 for Uniform Rental and Workplace Solutions Services (Specification No. 25035) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Cintas Corporation No. 3 to provide Uniform Rental and Workplace Solution Services in an amount not to exceed $858,000 for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and expiring March 2, 2028, with provisions for three (3), oneyear extensions (Agreement A2026XXX).
12. Agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC for Consultant Services to Conduct a Citywide Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study (Specification No. 25136) (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with PWW Advisory Group, LLC to conduct a Standards of Coverage / Emergency Medical Services Study in an amount not to exceed $154,983 for a term beginning March 3, 2026 and expiring March 2, 2027, with provisions for one 1year extension (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal (Specification No. 26009) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC, for SolarWinds Maintenance and Support Renewal for a threeyear term, beginning December 18, 2025 and expiring December 17, 2028, in a total amount not to exceed $101,570.
14. Renewal of Agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson Financial System Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a renewal form for the agreement with Infor (US), LLC for Lawson financial system maintenance and support to extend the term for a oneyear period for an amount of $352,579 beginning July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with two (2) oneyear optional renewals, for a total amount of $1,122,471 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Amendment to Agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for Software Maintenance and Support (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 11 to Contract No. 980603 to increase the total not to exceed of the agreement with Governmentjobs.com Inc. dba NEOGOV for software maintenance and support services by $101,329 and extend the term for a oneyear period beginning April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. Agreement with Santa Ana Golf, LLC, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of CourseCo, Inc., for River View Golf Course Management Services (Specification No. 26002) (Non General & General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with CourseCo, Inc. to provide management services for the River View Golf Course in an amount not to exceed $3,083,377 which includes a 3% annual CPI adjustment, an incentive fee equal to 10% of Gross Operating Income above an established baseline threshold with a maximum cap of 50% of the annual management fee, as defined in the Agreement, for a term effective March 3, 2026, with operations commencing May 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2031, with provisions for two, fiveyear extensions expiring June 30, 2041 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment to make a payment in the amount of $395,000 to the Golf Course Enterprise Fund (Fund 112) from the General Fund spendable fund balance (Fund 011) to provide initial working capital for operations of the golf course, which will be repaid from Golf Course revenue. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to budget the remaining two months of the 20252026 fiscal year, which will recognize $729,950 in Golf Course revenue account (no. 1121300257990) and appropriate the same to the Golf Course expenditure accounts (no. 11213200Various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa and Award a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (Project No. 216978) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Cooperative Cost Reimbursement Agreement with the City of Costa Mesa for improvements on Fairview Street within the Costa Mesa jurisdiction from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $96,000 in cost reimbursements from the City of Costa Mesa into the Select Street Construction, Expense Reimbursement revenue account (No. 0591700257000), and appropriate the same amount to the Select Street Construction, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (No. 0591766066220) for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $96,000 in construction funds for the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $3,410,000, which includes $2,728,000 for the construction contract, $409,200 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $272,800 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. the lowest responsive bidder, in accordance with the base bid and alternates in the amount of $2,728,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fairview Street Rehabilitation from Southern City Limits to Alton Avenue Project (No. 216978), for a term beginning March 3, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER20263 will be filed for Project No. 216978.
18. Award a Construction Contract to R.J. Noble Company for the Construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (Project No. 236700) (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $1,243,213, which includes $994,570 for the construction contract, $149,186 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $99,457 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
2. Award a construction contract to R.J. Noble Company, the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $994,570, subject to change orders, for construction of the Grand Avenue Rehabilitation from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue Project (No. 236700), for a term beginning March 3, 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. ER202391 will be filed for Project No. 236700.
19. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Prohibiting AntiCompetitive Automated Rent PriceFixing
First reading February 17, 2026 City Council meeting and approved by a vote of (60 1) (Mayor Amezcua absent). Published in the OC Reporter on February 18, 2026.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading of and adopt an ordinance of the City Council approving Ordinance No. NS3090 to add Article XXIV to Chapter 8 (Buildings and Structures) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code prohibiting anti competitive automated rent price fixing software.
ORDINANCE NO. NS3090 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTICOMPETITIVE AUTOMATED RENT PRICE FIXING
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Proposed Fiscal Year 202526 MidYear Budget Update, Appropriation Requests, Workforce Changes, and Capital Improvement Program Amendment Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Receive and file the FY202526 MidYear Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended Appropriation Adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)
3. Adopt RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO AMEND THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 202526 (FY2526) ANNUAL BUDGET TO ADJUST FULLTIME POSITIONS IN THE FINANCE & MANAGEMENT SERVICES AGENCY, LIBRARY SERVICES, THE PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY, AND THE PUBLIC WORKS AGENCY, INCLUDING ADDITIONS, REALLOCATIONS, AND/OR DELETIONS
4. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 202526 Capital Improvement Program to include $52,637,445 of carryover funding for various projects. **END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on each of the Public Hearing items.
21. Public Hearing Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to Amend Portions of Chapter 41 (Zoning) Relating to Smoke Shop Establishments and a Resolution to Amend the Miscellaneous Fees Schedule for the Fiscal Year 20252026 to Establish a Planning and Building Agency Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections and a Police Department Fee for Smoke Shop Inspections
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026.
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 202601 to amend several sections of Chapter 41 (Zoning) of the Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) relating to definitions, location, permitting, development standards, and operational requirements for smoke shop establishments; and
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 202601 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING PORTIONS OF CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SMOKE SHOP ESTABLISHMENTS AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) UNDER STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15060(c)(2), SECTION 15060(c)(3), AND SECTION 15061(b)(3), read by title only and waive further reading
2. Adopt a resolution to establish a Planning and Building Agency Smoke Shop Inspection fee and a Police Department Smoke Shop Inspection fee.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING FEES FOR PLANNING AND BUILDING AGENCY SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS AND POLICE DEPARTMENT SMOKE SHOP INSPECTIONS
22. Public Hearing – General Plan Amendment No. 202501 and Amendment Application No. 202502 for the Santa Ana Zoo Overflow Parking Lot Rezone (1801 East Chestnut Avenue)
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 20, 2026 and notices mailed on the same date.
Department(s): Public Works Agency, Planning and Building Agency Recommended Action: 1. Certify the Final Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (ER No. 2025119 and SCH No. 2025121015) for the Project;
2. Adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Project;
3. Adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment No. 202501; and RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2025 01 TO CHANGE THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AVENUE AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM OPEN SPACE (OS) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (GC)
4. Conduct a first reading and adopt an ordinance approving Amendment Application No. 202502.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING AMENDMENT APPLICATION NO. 202502 TO CHANGE THE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1801 EAST CHESTNUT AND RECOGNIZED AS ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 40221201 FROM GENERAL AGRICULTURAL (A1) TO GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C2); read by title only and waive further reading.
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. Public Hearing: Water and Sewer Rates
2. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Housing Authority Annual Plan
3. Public Hearing: FY26/27 Annual Action Plan with CDBG Nonprofit Funding Recommendations
POSTING STATEMENT: On February 24, 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.
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DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting
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City of Santa Ana, California
February 17, 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 Pro Tem Penaloza called the Closed Session meeting to order at 4:18 P.M.
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
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ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Phan, and Vazquez, and Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza were present. Councilmembers Hernandez and Lopez joined during Closed Session. Mayor Amezcua was absent.
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
MINUTES: None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
MINUTES: None.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza recessed to consider the Closed Session items at 4:19 P.M.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
Two (2) cases
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
a. Hermila Arroyo v. City of Santa Ana, et. al., Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01411763-CU-PA-WJC
b. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana, et al. , Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01204216-CU-OE-WJ
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. Manuel Moreno v. City of Santa Ana , Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2024-01372127
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f. Nelson Menendez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01339537
g. Judith Valdez v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01359457
h. Santa Ana Police Officers Association and Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2021-01230129 i. Gerry Serrano v. City of Santa Ana, Orange County Superior Court Case No. 30-2023-01330782
MINUTES: At 5:56 P.M., Councilmember Phan recused herself from Closed Session Item No. 1 due to a conflict of inter est regarding her employer, Rutan & Tucker, and she left the room.
RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza reconvened the City Council Meeting to order at 6:41 P.M.
ATTENDANCE Councilmembers
Mayor Pro Tem
Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
David Penaloza
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 (arrived at 6:50 P.M .), Lopez (arrived at 6:50 P.M.), Phan, and Vazquez, and Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza were present. Mayor Amezcua was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Bob Barnett, Police Chaplain
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ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: None.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to David Moreno and Ismael Guevara for Heroic Actions
MINUTES: Councilmember Bacerra presented certificates of recognition to David Moreno and Ismael Guevara for heroic actions.
2. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Arelli Munguia for Exceptional Service to the Community
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition to Arelli Munguia for exceptional service to the community.
3. Proclamation presented by Councilmember Phan to Thai Nguyen in recognition of 2026 TET Lunar New Year
MINUTES: Councilmember Phan presented a proclamation to Thai Nguyen in recognition of 2026 TET Lunar New Year.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
MINUTES: Chief Assistant City Attorney Laura Rossini stated there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting
for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall reported out the summary of email comments received: (12) non-agenda comments.
The following speakers addressed City Council in-person:
1. Tom Frazier requested the Council consider Strong Towns for the First Street Multimodal Boulevard project, spoke in opposition to One Broadway Plaza, and addressed ICE enforcement in the City.
2. Manuel Avila spoke regarding his prophecy.
3. Johan Lopez spoke regarding preventative care and free dental care in the community, and requested the City announce the free resource to the community.
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4. Karla Alvarado spoke regarding homelessness and requested assistance in her housing situation.
5. Krystal Gallegos expressed concern regarding the One Broadway Plaza project
6. Victor Fuentes spoke regarding his living situation, unjust conditions he and his neighbors are subjected to, and potential eviction.
The following speaker addressed City Council via teleconference:
7. Victor Mendez spoke regarding Agenda Item Nos. 8 and 19.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 15 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
MINUTES: At 7:30 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported Councilmember Phan’s recusal from Closed Session Item No. 1 due to a conflict of interest regarding her employer Rutan and Tucker.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 through 15, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 6001, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA
NONE
NONE
MAYOR AMEZCUA
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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5. Minutes from the Special Meetings of January 23, 2026 and January 26, 2026 and Regular Meeting of February 3, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
6. Quarterly Report of Contracts up to $50,000 for Non- Public Works and up to $500,000 for Public Works Authorized by the City Manager as Permitted by Charter Section 421
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file Quarterly Report of Contracts entered into between October 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
7. Receive and File Quarterly Report of Investments as of December 31, 2025
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Receive and file.
8. Report of Settlements up to $50,000 for General Liability Claims and up to $150,000 for Worker’s Compensation Claims Authorized by the City Manager, City Attorney, and Human Resources Director as Permitted by City Council Resolution 2018-045
Department(s): Human Resources
Recommended Action: Receive and file Report of Settlements entered into between July 1, 2021 to December 31, 2025.
9. Agreement for Legal Counsel Services with Horvitz & Levy LLP (General Fund)
Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a legal services agreement with the law firm of Horvitz & Levy LLP for legal services for appellate and litigation legal services for the period of February 17, 2026 until February 16, 2028, with an option to extend for up to one year, in an amount not to exceed $275,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-017).
10. Agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. for Blood Technician Services (Specification No. 25-135) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
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Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with California Forensic Phlebotomy, Inc. to provide blood technician services for a term beginning on March 5, 2026 and expiring March 4, 2029, with provisions for two, oneyear extensions in an amount not to exceed $374,030 ( Agreement No. A - 2026-018).
11. Purchase Order Contract to Magnet Forensics, LLC for Digital Forensic Annual License Subscription (Specification No. 26 -010) (General & Non - General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Magnet Forensics, LLC for digital forensic annual license subscription for a oneyear term beginning February 21, 2026 and expiring February 20, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $61,395.
12. Purchase Order Contracts to AM Signal, LLC, Econolite Control Products, Inc., NexTech Systems, Inc., and Western Systems, Inc. for Traffic Signal Control Devices (Specification No. 25-141) (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to vendors listed below for traffic signal control devices on an as need basis, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $200,000, for a oneyear term beginning February 17, 2026 through February 16, 2027, with provisions for four , oneyear renewal options for a total aggregate amount not to exceed $1,000,000 over a five year period.
Vendor Location
AM Signal, LLC
Econolite Control Products, Inc.
NexTech Systems, Inc.
Western Systems, Inc.
Littleton, CO
Anaheim, CA
Irvine, CA
Everett, WA
13. Award an Agreement to Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., for Management of Advertising Services at Bus Stops (Specification No. 25-107) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute an agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising of America, Inc., to sell space to advertisers at bus stops throughout the City for a term beginning February 17, 2026, and expiring February 16, 2029, with provisions for two, one year extensions (Agreement No. A-2026-019).
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14. Award of a Construction Contract to Excel Paving Co. for the Construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (Project No. 17-6883) (General & Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $200,000 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Water Capital Project expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $200,000 in construction funds for the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 176883).
3. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $2,362,238, which includes $1,889,790 for the construction contract, $283,469 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $188,979 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
4. Award a construction contract to Excel Paving Co., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid in the amount of $1,889,790, subject to change orders, for construction of the Bristol Street and Memory Lane Intersection Improvements Project (No. 176883), for a term beginning February 17, 2026, and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
15. Award of a Construction Contract to GEMS Environmental Management Services, Inc. to Construct the Fire Station 71 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 24-6054) (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2025 2026 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $935,150 in construction funds for the Fire Station 71 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 246054).
2. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $935,150, which includes $748,120 for the construction contract, $112,218 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and $74,812 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 $748,120, subject to change orders, for construction of the Fire Station 71 Fuel Station Replacement Project (Project No. 246054), for a term
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beginning February 17, 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. ER202615 will be filed for Project No. 246054.
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
MINUTES: At 7:32 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered.
16. Ordinance Prohibiting Anti-Competitive Automated Rent Price-Fixing
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt an ordinance of the City Council prohibiting anti competitive automated rent price fixing software.
ORDINANCE NO. NS-3090 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA PROHIBITING ANTI COMPETITIVE AUTOMATED
RENT PRICE FIXING
MINUTES: Community Development Director Michael Garcia provided a brief presentation regarding an ordinance prohibiting anti -competitive automated rent price-fixing.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Bacerra expressed concern of exposure to potential litigation akin to RealPage, Inc. v. City of Berkeley and inquired with City Attorney Carvalho regarding potential litigation disclosure.
Director Garcia reported that RealPage, Inc. v. City of Berkeley reached a settlement.
City Attorney Sonia Carvalho reported RealPage, Inc. v. City of Berkeley reached a settlement on January 14, 2026 and stated the City’s proposed ordinance was based off of the City of San Diego not City of Berkeley.
Councilmember Lopez spoke in support of the item and thanked staff for their work on the item.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Phan spoke in support of the item.
BUSINESS CALENDAR
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MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Agenda Item No. 16, seconded by Councilmember Bacerra.
The motion carried, 6001, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA
NONE
NONE
MAYOR AMEZCUA
Status: 6 – 0 – 0 – 1 – Pass
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
MINUTES: At 7:49 P.M., the Public Hearing was considered.
Councilmember Bacerra left the dais at 7:49 P.M.
17. Public Hearing - Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut Street
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on February 2, 2026.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a Public Hearing required pursuant to California Government Code 53083.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the sale of City owned Real property at 1901 W.
Walnut Street (APN 007 33208), in the amount of $852,000 ( Agreement No.
A-2026-020).
MINUTES: Community Development Director Michael Garcia provided a brief introduction regarding the Purchase and Sale Agreement for 1901 W. Walnut Street.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item and asked for clarification regarding parameters of a potential future sale of the property.
Director Garcia clarified the buyer must work with the City in order to make substantive changes or sell the property.
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Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza asked for clarification regarding the market rate refund in the event the property is sold.
Director Garcia clarified the Buyer shall be required to re -pay the Economic Development Subsid if the property is sold within 30 years.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza opened the Public Hearing at 7:56 P.M.
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced there were two (2) email comments received .
The following individuals addressed the City Council in -person:
1. Ricardo Muniz spoke in support of the item.
2. Ana Lety Hernandez (translation: Spanish) spoke in support of the item .
3. Maria Andrade ( translation: Spanish) spoke in support of the item and the origin of the name for the property, La Colmena.
4. Luis Sarmiento spoke in support of the item and requested an amendment to allow the buyer decision -making power on new vendors or uses.
5. Laura Pantoja (translation: Spanish ) spoke in support of the item .
The following individual s addressed the City Council via teleconference:
6. Ana Urzua spoke in support of the item and requested an amendment to allow the buyer decision -making power on new vendors or uses.
7. Karla Juarez spoke in support of the item and requested an amendment to allow the buyer decision -making power on new vendors or uses.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza closed the Public Hearing at 8 :21 P.M.
Councilmember Vazquez asked for clarification regarding the approval of the tenants.
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez clarified the agreement pertains solely to a land use agreement and does not relate to certificates of occupancy .
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MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Item No. 17, seconded by Councilmember Vazquez.
The motion carried, 5002, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER
LOPEZ, COUNCILMEMBER P HAN, COUNCILMEMBER
VAZQUEZ, MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA
NONE
NONE
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
Status: 5 – 0 – 0 – 2 – Pass
**END OF PUBLIC HEARING**
RECESS
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza recessed the City Council meeting at 8:25 P.M.
RECONVENE
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:33 P.M.
Councilmember Bacerra returned to the dais at 8: 33 P.M.
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEM
18. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct Staff to Update Park Rules to Allow Picnicking, Park Vending, Expanded Skate Park Use, and Simplify Permit Requirements – – Councilmember Lopez
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez gave a brief presentation regar ding updating park rules to allow picnicking, park vending, expanded skate park use, and simplifying permit requirements.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of the item and benefits to the community.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of mobile vendors, increased skate park hours, and simplified permit requirements.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of the item.
Councilmember Phan spoke regarding M unicipal Code clean -up regarding the proposed updates.
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Councilmember Penaloza spoke in support of the item.
19. City Council Work Study Session Regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Discuss and provide direction to staff.
MINUTES: Acting Public Works Director Rudy Rosas provided a presentation regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study.
Dawn Wilson, HDR Project Manager, continued the presentation regarding the First Street Multimodal Boulevard Study.
Councilmember Hernandez suggeste d collaborating with UCI Playful Learning Landscapes for bus stops, spoke in support of C oncept Two regarding enhanced pedestrian and bicycle zone concept within the multimodal area and making the City ADA accessible, and spoke in opposition to a bus lane.
Councilmember Bacerra expressed gratitude to staff for receiving grants for the multimodal study, voiced concerns regarding bus lanes , suggested collaborating with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for bus services improvement, and spoke in support of pedestrian and street safety.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of bus lanes.
Councilmember Bacerra inquired regarding Code 3 Preemption systems along First Street.
Public Works Principal Civil Engineer Zdenek Kekula stated there are Fire Preemption systems along First S treet and not Code 3 Preemption systems ; however, there would be Geographic Information System (GIS) Systems per the Multimodal Study.
Councilmember Lopez thanked leadership and Public Works for their hard work in community safety, spoke in support of public transportation needs and bus lanes, and spoke in opposition to Concept One regarding m ulti-use path concept in the multimodal area.
Councilmember Phan spoke in opposition to Concept One regarding multi-use path concept in the multimodal area, spoke in support of C oncept Two regarding enhanced pedestrian and b icycle zone concept within the multimodal area, and suggested collaborating with OCTA on possible bus services improvements.
WORK STUDY SESSION
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Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza spoke in opposition to bus lanes, requested feedback from residents ’ surveys regarding the m ultimodal concepts , spoke in support of pedestrian safety , and inquired regarding jaywalking data since new state legislation had passed.
Acting Director Rosas stated the modal started with 12 concepts and has narrowed down to three based off feedback from residents and staff can provide information regarding survey feedback.
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez explained the multimodal concepts.
Police Chief Robert Rodriguez stated there has been an increase in pedestrian traffic collisions since AB 2147 has passed.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: City Manager Alvaro Nuñez acknowledged the upgrades by the local Carpenters Union to the baseball fields at El Salvador Park and spoke regarding the opportunity to join Councilmembers Hernandez, Phan, and Vazquez on a trip to the Sister City of Sahuayo to acknowledge the donation of surplus water equipment and the special celebration of the patron saint San Jose Sanchez del Rio. He also stated the two cities hope to continue a collaborative partnership and exchange students and books between cities.
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 Bacerra asked for the number of police officer vacancies, stated he does not support the contract with previous Chief of Police Valentin, and wished everyone a Happy Lunar New Year, a blessed and generous Ramadan, and a peaceful Lenten season.
Police Chief Robert Rodriguez stated there are 33 vacancies within the Santa Ana Police Department.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked and congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza for an efficient meeting, and shared the City paid for his travel expenses to visit the Sister City of Sahuayo from February 8, 2026 to February 12, 2026, where he had the honor of participating in their council meeting, pilgrimage, mass, and the donation of surplus water equipment. He thanked the City Manager’s Office for representing the City of Santa Ana with pride and integrity and working with residents of Coach Royal Mobile Home Park, requested staff reach out to the residents who need assistance to complete any paperwork, and that the Council be updated via email regarding how the Community Development Department is assisting those residents at the mobile home park. He requested the meeting adjourn in memory of Vicky Tafoya.
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Councilmember Lopez wished everyone a Happy Lunar New Year and stated she had an amazing time celebrating the Tet Festival at Centennial Park with the community, and wished everyone happiness, good health, and prosperity in the Year of the Horse. She invited the community to the next park clean up on March 7, 2026 at Santiago Park, and echoed the City Manager’s comments and thanked the Local Carpenters Union for their efforts to helping beautify community spaces. She w ished everyone a peaceful and meaningful Ramadan and asked that the City acknowledge the commemoration through the City’s social media, stated the Methadone Clinic on East First Street is officially closed, and thanked staff for their work in Ward Three and Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza for an efficient and respectful meeting.
Councilmember Vazquez thanked the City for paying for his travel expenses to the Sister City of Sahuayo from February 8, 2026 to February 12, 2026. He thanked the staff of Sahuayo for their hospitality, shared he will work with his team to support the City of Sahuayo in getting a library, shared his experience at the special needs school in Sahuayo, wished all a Happy Lunar New Year, and stated he is looking forward to the parade in the City of Westminster on February 21, 2026. He wished everyone a Happy Ramadan, and thanked the Police Oversight Commission for their hard work on the U-Visa certifications, Councilmember Lopez for inviting him to a meeting with families with those utilizing U-Visas, the City Manager for his work, OC Justice Fund and Western State College for their research, and Commissioner Perea.
Councilmember Phan thanked staff for embracing and celebrating diverse cultures and communities within the City, shared the City paid for her travel expenses to visit the Sister City of Sahuayo from February 8, 2026 to February 12, 2026, thanked Par ks and Recreation, libraries throughout the City, and those involved in organizing the Santa Ana Lunar New Year Festival, congratulated her cousin Kathy on her engagement, read a poem titled “Chatterbox,” wished all a Happy Lunar New Year and a reflective Black History Month, and encouraged everyone to stay safe in the rain.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza stated Mayor Amezcua was not present for the meeting due to a planned medical procedure and wished her a speedy recovery, thanked staff and those involved in organizing the Tet Festival, noted Ash Wednesday is the following day, and wished all a Happy Ramadan and meaningful Lenten season for the next 40 days.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza adjourned the City Council Meeting at 10:17 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
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Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk
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Item # 9
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
March 3, 2026
TOPIC: Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report
AGENDA TITLE
Boards and Commissions Biannual Attendance Report for July Through December 2025
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Receive and file Boards and Commission Biannual Attendance report.
2. Provide direction to staff, if/as needed.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
The Boards and Commissions Attendance Report is prepared biannually to inform the City Council regarding member attendance at board and commission meetings. This report covers the period of July through December 2025.
Pursuant to Santa Ana Municipal Code (SAMC) Section 2-326(c), if a member of a board or commission absents themselves from two regular meetings of such board or commission, consecutive, unless by permission of such board or commission expressed in its official minutes, or fails to attend at least one-half of the regular meetings of such board or commission within a calendar year, or is convicted of a crime involving moral turpitude, or ceases to be a resident of the City, the office shall become vacant and shall be so declared by the City Council.
Should the City Council find that any member of a board or commission meets the above noted absence thresholds, City Council may declare such vacancy and remove the board or commission member from their appointment. Any such vacancy would then be subject to appointment to fill the unexpired portion of the existing term, pursuant to SAMC Section 2-326(b) and following the required noticing procedures of Government Code Section 54974(a).
In 2025, no board or commission member missed at least half of the regularly scheduled meetings. During this reporting period, one member of the Arts and Culture Commission had two consecutive unexcused absences.
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March 3, 2026