City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Packet
June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana and David Valentin, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202101204216
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Girls Fastpitch Santa Ana for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana College Baseball for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and State Championship Title
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition’s Youth Restoration Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community Through the Preservation of Viva Santa Ana and La Virgencita Community Murals
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Emad Dalati for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to have the City’s Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review.
8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for FourYear Terms Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasely as organized labor representative, and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for fouryear terms expiring May 31, 2030.
9. Appropriation Adjustment for Lease Payments for the Santa Ana WORK Center (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $272,580 for the Santa Ana WORK Center into the Rent Payment expenditure account (No. 1231875X62500). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for Jail Security Control System Equipment (Specification No. 26077) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for jail security control system equipment in an amount not to exceed $89,629.
11. Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Helicopter Services Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear agreement with the County of Orange, SheriffCoroner Department, to provide helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $731,775 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments in year two (July 1, 2027 June 30, 2028) and year three (July 1, 2028 June 30, 2029) for the contract amount of the first year of this agreement, $221,080, plus up to 10% (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
12. Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for Land Management Electronic Plan Review System (Specification No. 26060) (General Fund) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for ProjectDox, a Land Management Electronic Plan Review System, in a total amount not to exceed $85,680, for a oneyear term beginning July 3, 2026 and expiring July 2, 2027.
13. Approve Legal Services Agreements with (1) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, APLC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP; (3) Everett Dorey, LLP; (4) Hanson Bridgett, LLP; and (5) O’Hagan Meyer LLP (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources; City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute legal service agreements for a maximum amount not to exceed $4,050,000 with the following (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo, APLC, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $500,000;
2. Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,500,000;
3. Everett Dorey, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,000,000;
4. Hanson Bridgett, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $300,000; and
5. O’Hagan Meyer LLP for the period of June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $750,000.
14. Facility Use Agreements with Golf Instructors for Golf Lessons and Programming at River View Golf Course
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) separate nonexclusive facility use agreements with Bongwon Kim, Kyoung Im Kwon Victoria, Putting for Eagle, LLC, Robert W. Stevens, and Jamie Estrada to provide golf lessons at River Golf Course in an amount of $500 each per month paid to the City for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027 (Core Agreement No. A2026 XXX).
15. Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 20262027 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program funds for a oneyear period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 20262027 program year, with the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000, to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills training, mentoring, academic support, and industryrecognized certifications.
2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience, training in high demand industries, and supportive services.
3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career pathway training, industryrecognized certifications in healthcare, construction, and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support services.
16. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State of California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Award Agreement JP2017Y2526 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Volunteers grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California – Department of General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017 Y2526 (Grant Agreement) for $1,500,000 for the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 20252026 YOUTH SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including, but not limited to, agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B, Budget Detail of the Grant Agreement.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in funds from California Volunteers State General FundsState GrantDirect account (no. 1831800252025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20262027 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 20262027
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027.
18. Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY202627 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Santa Ana's appropriations limit for FY202627, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262027
19. Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance NS3096 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2026 First reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7
0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 8, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance NS 3096 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627), which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023093 AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to: (1) Draft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federal Drinking WaterRegulations for Certain Contaminants inDrinking Water; and (2) Draft a City Ordinance to Require City Council Approval of any Change to the City’s Drinking Water Standards and Regulations – Councilmember Phil Bacerra
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. June 47, 2026 Mayor Amezcua – 94th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Long Beach, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Lease Agreements for Office Space at SARTC
2. Design Services Agreement for Santiago Creek Pedestrian Bridge POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 19, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Subordination Agreement and Lease Rider with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for FX Residences
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and Shelter Providers of Southern California, Inc. DBA HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles (“HomeAid”) to subordinate the Housing Authority’s $1,656,947 loan to a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan from HCD for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Lease Rider with HCD and HomeAid to induce / allow HCD to make a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
City Council
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City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Packet
June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana and David Valentin, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202101204216
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Girls Fastpitch Santa Ana for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana College Baseball for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and State Championship Title
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition’s Youth Restoration Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community Through the Preservation of Viva Santa Ana and La Virgencita Community Murals
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Emad Dalati for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to have the City’s Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review.
8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for FourYear Terms Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasely as organized labor representative, and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for fouryear terms expiring May 31, 2030.
9. Appropriation Adjustment for Lease Payments for the Santa Ana WORK Center (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $272,580 for the Santa Ana WORK Center into the Rent Payment expenditure account (No. 1231875X62500). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for Jail Security Control System Equipment (Specification No. 26077) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for jail security control system equipment in an amount not to exceed $89,629.
11. Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Helicopter Services Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear agreement with the County of Orange, SheriffCoroner Department, to provide helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $731,775 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments in year two (July 1, 2027 June 30, 2028) and year three (July 1, 2028 June 30, 2029) for the contract amount of the first year of this agreement, $221,080, plus up to 10% (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
12. Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for Land Management Electronic Plan Review System (Specification No. 26060) (General Fund) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for ProjectDox, a Land Management Electronic Plan Review System, in a total amount not to exceed $85,680, for a oneyear term beginning July 3, 2026 and expiring July 2, 2027.
13. Approve Legal Services Agreements with (1) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, APLC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP; (3) Everett Dorey, LLP; (4) Hanson Bridgett, LLP; and (5) O’Hagan Meyer LLP (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources; City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute legal service agreements for a maximum amount not to exceed $4,050,000 with the following (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo, APLC, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $500,000;
2. Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,500,000;
3. Everett Dorey, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,000,000;
4. Hanson Bridgett, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $300,000; and
5. O’Hagan Meyer LLP for the period of June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $750,000.
14. Facility Use Agreements with Golf Instructors for Golf Lessons and Programming at River View Golf Course
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) separate nonexclusive facility use agreements with Bongwon Kim, Kyoung Im Kwon Victoria, Putting for Eagle, LLC, Robert W. Stevens, and Jamie Estrada to provide golf lessons at River Golf Course in an amount of $500 each per month paid to the City for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027 (Core Agreement No. A2026 XXX).
15. Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 20262027 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program funds for a oneyear period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 20262027 program year, with the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000, to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills training, mentoring, academic support, and industryrecognized certifications.
2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience, training in high demand industries, and supportive services.
3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career pathway training, industryrecognized certifications in healthcare, construction, and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support services.
16. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State of California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Award Agreement JP2017Y2526 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Volunteers grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California – Department of General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017 Y2526 (Grant Agreement) for $1,500,000 for the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 20252026 YOUTH SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including, but not limited to, agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B, Budget Detail of the Grant Agreement.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in funds from California Volunteers State General FundsState GrantDirect account (no. 1831800252025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20262027 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 20262027
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027.
18. Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY202627 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Santa Ana's appropriations limit for FY202627, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262027
19. Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance NS3096 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2026 First reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7
0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 8, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance NS 3096 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627), which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023093 AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to: (1) Draft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federal Drinking WaterRegulations for Certain Contaminants inDrinking Water; and (2) Draft a City Ordinance to Require City Council Approval of any Change to the City’s Drinking Water Standards and Regulations – Councilmember Phil Bacerra
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. June 47, 2026 Mayor Amezcua – 94th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Long Beach, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Lease Agreements for Office Space at SARTC
2. Design Services Agreement for Santiago Creek Pedestrian Bridge POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 19, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Subordination Agreement and Lease Rider with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for FX Residences
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and Shelter Providers of Southern California, Inc. DBA HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles (“HomeAid”) to subordinate the Housing Authority’s $1,656,947 loan to a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan from HCD for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Lease Rider with HCD and HomeAid to induce / allow HCD to make a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
City Council
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City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Packet
June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana and David Valentin, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202101204216
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Girls Fastpitch Santa Ana for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana College Baseball for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and State Championship Title
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition’s Youth Restoration Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community Through the Preservation of Viva Santa Ana and La Virgencita Community Murals
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Emad Dalati for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to have the City’s Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review.
8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for FourYear Terms Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasely as organized labor representative, and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for fouryear terms expiring May 31, 2030.
9. Appropriation Adjustment for Lease Payments for the Santa Ana WORK Center (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $272,580 for the Santa Ana WORK Center into the Rent Payment expenditure account (No. 1231875X62500). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for Jail Security Control System Equipment (Specification No. 26077) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for jail security control system equipment in an amount not to exceed $89,629.
11. Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Helicopter Services Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear agreement with the County of Orange, SheriffCoroner Department, to provide helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $731,775 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments in year two (July 1, 2027 June 30, 2028) and year three (July 1, 2028 June 30, 2029) for the contract amount of the first year of this agreement, $221,080, plus up to 10% (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
12. Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for Land Management Electronic Plan Review System (Specification No. 26060) (General Fund) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for ProjectDox, a Land Management Electronic Plan Review System, in a total amount not to exceed $85,680, for a oneyear term beginning July 3, 2026 and expiring July 2, 2027.
13. Approve Legal Services Agreements with (1) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, APLC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP; (3) Everett Dorey, LLP; (4) Hanson Bridgett, LLP; and (5) O’Hagan Meyer LLP (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources; City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute legal service agreements for a maximum amount not to exceed $4,050,000 with the following (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo, APLC, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $500,000;
2. Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,500,000;
3. Everett Dorey, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,000,000;
4. Hanson Bridgett, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $300,000; and
5. O’Hagan Meyer LLP for the period of June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $750,000.
14. Facility Use Agreements with Golf Instructors for Golf Lessons and Programming at River View Golf Course
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) separate nonexclusive facility use agreements with Bongwon Kim, Kyoung Im Kwon Victoria, Putting for Eagle, LLC, Robert W. Stevens, and Jamie Estrada to provide golf lessons at River Golf Course in an amount of $500 each per month paid to the City for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027 (Core Agreement No. A2026 XXX).
15. Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 20262027 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program funds for a oneyear period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 20262027 program year, with the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000, to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills training, mentoring, academic support, and industryrecognized certifications.
2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience, training in high demand industries, and supportive services.
3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career pathway training, industryrecognized certifications in healthcare, construction, and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support services.
16. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State of California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Award Agreement JP2017Y2526 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Volunteers grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California – Department of General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017 Y2526 (Grant Agreement) for $1,500,000 for the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 20252026 YOUTH SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including, but not limited to, agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B, Budget Detail of the Grant Agreement.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in funds from California Volunteers State General FundsState GrantDirect account (no. 1831800252025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20262027 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 20262027
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027.
18. Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY202627 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Santa Ana's appropriations limit for FY202627, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262027
19. Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance NS3096 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2026 First reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7
0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 8, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance NS 3096 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627), which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023093 AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to: (1) Draft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federal Drinking WaterRegulations for Certain Contaminants inDrinking Water; and (2) Draft a City Ordinance to Require City Council Approval of any Change to the City’s Drinking Water Standards and Regulations – Councilmember Phil Bacerra
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. June 47, 2026 Mayor Amezcua – 94th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Long Beach, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Lease Agreements for Office Space at SARTC
2. Design Services Agreement for Santiago Creek Pedestrian Bridge POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 19, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Subordination Agreement and Lease Rider with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for FX Residences
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and Shelter Providers of Southern California, Inc. DBA HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles (“HomeAid”) to subordinate the Housing Authority’s $1,656,947 loan to a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan from HCD for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Lease Rider with HCD and HomeAid to induce / allow HCD to make a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 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 6/16/2026
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Packet
June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
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After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana and David Valentin, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202101204216
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Girls Fastpitch Santa Ana for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana College Baseball for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and State Championship Title
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition’s Youth Restoration Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community Through the Preservation of Viva Santa Ana and La Virgencita Community Murals
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Emad Dalati for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to have the City’s Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review.
8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for FourYear Terms Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasely as organized labor representative, and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for fouryear terms expiring May 31, 2030.
9. Appropriation Adjustment for Lease Payments for the Santa Ana WORK Center (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $272,580 for the Santa Ana WORK Center into the Rent Payment expenditure account (No. 1231875X62500). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for Jail Security Control System Equipment (Specification No. 26077) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for jail security control system equipment in an amount not to exceed $89,629.
11. Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Helicopter Services Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear agreement with the County of Orange, SheriffCoroner Department, to provide helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $731,775 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments in year two (July 1, 2027 June 30, 2028) and year three (July 1, 2028 June 30, 2029) for the contract amount of the first year of this agreement, $221,080, plus up to 10% (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
12. Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for Land Management Electronic Plan Review System (Specification No. 26060) (General Fund) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for ProjectDox, a Land Management Electronic Plan Review System, in a total amount not to exceed $85,680, for a oneyear term beginning July 3, 2026 and expiring July 2, 2027.
13. Approve Legal Services Agreements with (1) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, APLC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP; (3) Everett Dorey, LLP; (4) Hanson Bridgett, LLP; and (5) O’Hagan Meyer LLP (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources; City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute legal service agreements for a maximum amount not to exceed $4,050,000 with the following (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo, APLC, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $500,000;
2. Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,500,000;
3. Everett Dorey, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,000,000;
4. Hanson Bridgett, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $300,000; and
5. O’Hagan Meyer LLP for the period of June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $750,000.
14. Facility Use Agreements with Golf Instructors for Golf Lessons and Programming at River View Golf Course
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) separate nonexclusive facility use agreements with Bongwon Kim, Kyoung Im Kwon Victoria, Putting for Eagle, LLC, Robert W. Stevens, and Jamie Estrada to provide golf lessons at River Golf Course in an amount of $500 each per month paid to the City for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027 (Core Agreement No. A2026 XXX).
15. Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 20262027 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program funds for a oneyear period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 20262027 program year, with the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000, to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills training, mentoring, academic support, and industryrecognized certifications.
2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience, training in high demand industries, and supportive services.
3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career pathway training, industryrecognized certifications in healthcare, construction, and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support services.
16. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State of California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Award Agreement JP2017Y2526 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Volunteers grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California – Department of General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017 Y2526 (Grant Agreement) for $1,500,000 for the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 20252026 YOUTH SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including, but not limited to, agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B, Budget Detail of the Grant Agreement.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in funds from California Volunteers State General FundsState GrantDirect account (no. 1831800252025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20262027 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 20262027
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027.
18. Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY202627 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Santa Ana's appropriations limit for FY202627, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262027
19. Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance NS3096 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2026 First reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7
0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 8, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance NS 3096 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627), which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023093 AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to: (1) Draft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federal Drinking WaterRegulations for Certain Contaminants inDrinking Water; and (2) Draft a City Ordinance to Require City Council Approval of any Change to the City’s Drinking Water Standards and Regulations – Councilmember Phil Bacerra
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. June 47, 2026 Mayor Amezcua – 94th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Long Beach, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Lease Agreements for Office Space at SARTC
2. Design Services Agreement for Santiago Creek Pedestrian Bridge POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 19, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Subordination Agreement and Lease Rider with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for FX Residences
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and Shelter Providers of Southern California, Inc. DBA HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles (“HomeAid”) to subordinate the Housing Authority’s $1,656,947 loan to a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan from HCD for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Lease Rider with HCD and HomeAid to induce / allow HCD to make a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 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 6/16/2026
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Packet
June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana and David Valentin, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202101204216
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Girls Fastpitch Santa Ana for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana College Baseball for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and State Championship Title
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition’s Youth Restoration Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community Through the Preservation of Viva Santa Ana and La Virgencita Community Murals
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Emad Dalati for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to have the City’s Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review.
8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for FourYear Terms Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasely as organized labor representative, and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for fouryear terms expiring May 31, 2030.
9. Appropriation Adjustment for Lease Payments for the Santa Ana WORK Center (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $272,580 for the Santa Ana WORK Center into the Rent Payment expenditure account (No. 1231875X62500). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for Jail Security Control System Equipment (Specification No. 26077) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for jail security control system equipment in an amount not to exceed $89,629.
11. Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Helicopter Services Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear agreement with the County of Orange, SheriffCoroner Department, to provide helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $731,775 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments in year two (July 1, 2027 June 30, 2028) and year three (July 1, 2028 June 30, 2029) for the contract amount of the first year of this agreement, $221,080, plus up to 10% (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
12. Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for Land Management Electronic Plan Review System (Specification No. 26060) (General Fund) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for ProjectDox, a Land Management Electronic Plan Review System, in a total amount not to exceed $85,680, for a oneyear term beginning July 3, 2026 and expiring July 2, 2027.
13. Approve Legal Services Agreements with (1) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, APLC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP; (3) Everett Dorey, LLP; (4) Hanson Bridgett, LLP; and (5) O’Hagan Meyer LLP (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources; City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute legal service agreements for a maximum amount not to exceed $4,050,000 with the following (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo, APLC, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $500,000;
2. Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,500,000;
3. Everett Dorey, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,000,000;
4. Hanson Bridgett, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $300,000; and
5. O’Hagan Meyer LLP for the period of June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $750,000.
14. Facility Use Agreements with Golf Instructors for Golf Lessons and Programming at River View Golf Course
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) separate nonexclusive facility use agreements with Bongwon Kim, Kyoung Im Kwon Victoria, Putting for Eagle, LLC, Robert W. Stevens, and Jamie Estrada to provide golf lessons at River Golf Course in an amount of $500 each per month paid to the City for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027 (Core Agreement No. A2026 XXX).
15. Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 20262027 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program funds for a oneyear period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 20262027 program year, with the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000, to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills training, mentoring, academic support, and industryrecognized certifications.
2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience, training in high demand industries, and supportive services.
3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career pathway training, industryrecognized certifications in healthcare, construction, and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support services.
16. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State of California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Award Agreement JP2017Y2526 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Volunteers grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California – Department of General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017 Y2526 (Grant Agreement) for $1,500,000 for the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 20252026 YOUTH SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including, but not limited to, agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B, Budget Detail of the Grant Agreement.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in funds from California Volunteers State General FundsState GrantDirect account (no. 1831800252025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20262027 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 20262027
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027.
18. Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY202627 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Santa Ana's appropriations limit for FY202627, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262027
19. Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance NS3096 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2026 First reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7
0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 8, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance NS 3096 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627), which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023093 AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to: (1) Draft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federal Drinking WaterRegulations for Certain Contaminants inDrinking Water; and (2) Draft a City Ordinance to Require City Council Approval of any Change to the City’s Drinking Water Standards and Regulations – Councilmember Phil Bacerra
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. June 47, 2026 Mayor Amezcua – 94th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Long Beach, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Lease Agreements for Office Space at SARTC
2. Design Services Agreement for Santiago Creek Pedestrian Bridge POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 19, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Subordination Agreement and Lease Rider with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for FX Residences
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and Shelter Providers of Southern California, Inc. DBA HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles (“HomeAid”) to subordinate the Housing Authority’s $1,656,947 loan to a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan from HCD for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Lease Rider with HCD and HomeAid to induce / allow HCD to make a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
City Council
5 6/16/2026
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Packet
June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana and David Valentin, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202101204216
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Girls Fastpitch Santa Ana for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana College Baseball for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and State Championship Title
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition’s Youth Restoration Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community Through the Preservation of Viva Santa Ana and La Virgencita Community Murals
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Emad Dalati for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to have the City’s Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review.
8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for FourYear Terms Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasely as organized labor representative, and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for fouryear terms expiring May 31, 2030.
9. Appropriation Adjustment for Lease Payments for the Santa Ana WORK Center (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $272,580 for the Santa Ana WORK Center into the Rent Payment expenditure account (No. 1231875X62500). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for Jail Security Control System Equipment (Specification No. 26077) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for jail security control system equipment in an amount not to exceed $89,629.
11. Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Helicopter Services Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear agreement with the County of Orange, SheriffCoroner Department, to provide helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $731,775 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments in year two (July 1, 2027 June 30, 2028) and year three (July 1, 2028 June 30, 2029) for the contract amount of the first year of this agreement, $221,080, plus up to 10% (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
12. Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for Land Management Electronic Plan Review System (Specification No. 26060) (General Fund) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for ProjectDox, a Land Management Electronic Plan Review System, in a total amount not to exceed $85,680, for a oneyear term beginning July 3, 2026 and expiring July 2, 2027.
13. Approve Legal Services Agreements with (1) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, APLC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP; (3) Everett Dorey, LLP; (4) Hanson Bridgett, LLP; and (5) O’Hagan Meyer LLP (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources; City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute legal service agreements for a maximum amount not to exceed $4,050,000 with the following (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo, APLC, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $500,000;
2. Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,500,000;
3. Everett Dorey, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,000,000;
4. Hanson Bridgett, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $300,000; and
5. O’Hagan Meyer LLP for the period of June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $750,000.
14. Facility Use Agreements with Golf Instructors for Golf Lessons and Programming at River View Golf Course
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) separate nonexclusive facility use agreements with Bongwon Kim, Kyoung Im Kwon Victoria, Putting for Eagle, LLC, Robert W. Stevens, and Jamie Estrada to provide golf lessons at River Golf Course in an amount of $500 each per month paid to the City for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027 (Core Agreement No. A2026 XXX).
15. Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 20262027 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program funds for a oneyear period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 20262027 program year, with the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000, to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills training, mentoring, academic support, and industryrecognized certifications.
2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience, training in high demand industries, and supportive services.
3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career pathway training, industryrecognized certifications in healthcare, construction, and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support services.
16. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State of California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Award Agreement JP2017Y2526 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Volunteers grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California – Department of General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017 Y2526 (Grant Agreement) for $1,500,000 for the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 20252026 YOUTH SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including, but not limited to, agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B, Budget Detail of the Grant Agreement.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in funds from California Volunteers State General FundsState GrantDirect account (no. 1831800252025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20262027 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 20262027
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027.
18. Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY202627 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Santa Ana's appropriations limit for FY202627, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262027
19. Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance NS3096 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2026 First reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7
0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 8, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance NS 3096 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627), which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023093 AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to: (1) Draft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federal Drinking WaterRegulations for Certain Contaminants inDrinking Water; and (2) Draft a City Ordinance to Require City Council Approval of any Change to the City’s Drinking Water Standards and Regulations – Councilmember Phil Bacerra
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. June 47, 2026 Mayor Amezcua – 94th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Long Beach, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Lease Agreements for Office Space at SARTC
2. Design Services Agreement for Santiago Creek Pedestrian Bridge POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 19, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Subordination Agreement and Lease Rider with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for FX Residences
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and Shelter Providers of Southern California, Inc. DBA HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles (“HomeAid”) to subordinate the Housing Authority’s $1,656,947 loan to a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan from HCD for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Lease Rider with HCD and HomeAid to induce / allow HCD to make a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 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 6/16/2026
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Packet
June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana and David Valentin, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202101204216
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Girls Fastpitch Santa Ana for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana College Baseball for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and State Championship Title
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition’s Youth Restoration Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community Through the Preservation of Viva Santa Ana and La Virgencita Community Murals
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Emad Dalati for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to have the City’s Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review.
8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for FourYear Terms Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasely as organized labor representative, and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for fouryear terms expiring May 31, 2030.
9. Appropriation Adjustment for Lease Payments for the Santa Ana WORK Center (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $272,580 for the Santa Ana WORK Center into the Rent Payment expenditure account (No. 1231875X62500). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for Jail Security Control System Equipment (Specification No. 26077) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for jail security control system equipment in an amount not to exceed $89,629.
11. Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Helicopter Services Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear agreement with the County of Orange, SheriffCoroner Department, to provide helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $731,775 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments in year two (July 1, 2027 June 30, 2028) and year three (July 1, 2028 June 30, 2029) for the contract amount of the first year of this agreement, $221,080, plus up to 10% (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
12. Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for Land Management Electronic Plan Review System (Specification No. 26060) (General Fund) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for ProjectDox, a Land Management Electronic Plan Review System, in a total amount not to exceed $85,680, for a oneyear term beginning July 3, 2026 and expiring July 2, 2027.
13. Approve Legal Services Agreements with (1) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, APLC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP; (3) Everett Dorey, LLP; (4) Hanson Bridgett, LLP; and (5) O’Hagan Meyer LLP (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources; City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute legal service agreements for a maximum amount not to exceed $4,050,000 with the following (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo, APLC, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $500,000;
2. Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,500,000;
3. Everett Dorey, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,000,000;
4. Hanson Bridgett, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $300,000; and
5. O’Hagan Meyer LLP for the period of June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $750,000.
14. Facility Use Agreements with Golf Instructors for Golf Lessons and Programming at River View Golf Course
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) separate nonexclusive facility use agreements with Bongwon Kim, Kyoung Im Kwon Victoria, Putting for Eagle, LLC, Robert W. Stevens, and Jamie Estrada to provide golf lessons at River Golf Course in an amount of $500 each per month paid to the City for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027 (Core Agreement No. A2026 XXX).
15. Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 20262027 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program funds for a oneyear period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 20262027 program year, with the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000, to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills training, mentoring, academic support, and industryrecognized certifications.
2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience, training in high demand industries, and supportive services.
3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career pathway training, industryrecognized certifications in healthcare, construction, and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support services.
16. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State of California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Award Agreement JP2017Y2526 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Volunteers grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California – Department of General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017 Y2526 (Grant Agreement) for $1,500,000 for the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 20252026 YOUTH SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including, but not limited to, agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B, Budget Detail of the Grant Agreement.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in funds from California Volunteers State General FundsState GrantDirect account (no. 1831800252025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20262027 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 20262027
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027.
18. Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY202627 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Santa Ana's appropriations limit for FY202627, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262027
19. Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance NS3096 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2026 First reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7
0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 8, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance NS 3096 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627), which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023093 AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to: (1) Draft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federal Drinking WaterRegulations for Certain Contaminants inDrinking Water; and (2) Draft a City Ordinance to Require City Council Approval of any Change to the City’s Drinking Water Standards and Regulations – Councilmember Phil Bacerra
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. June 47, 2026 Mayor Amezcua – 94th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Long Beach, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Lease Agreements for Office Space at SARTC
2. Design Services Agreement for Santiago Creek Pedestrian Bridge POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 19, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Subordination Agreement and Lease Rider with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for FX Residences
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and Shelter Providers of Southern California, Inc. DBA HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles (“HomeAid”) to subordinate the Housing Authority’s $1,656,947 loan to a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan from HCD for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Lease Rider with HCD and HomeAid to induce / allow HCD to make a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 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 6/16/2026
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Packet
June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
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After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana and David Valentin, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202101204216
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Girls Fastpitch Santa Ana for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana College Baseball for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and State Championship Title
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition’s Youth Restoration Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community Through the Preservation of Viva Santa Ana and La Virgencita Community Murals
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Emad Dalati for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to have the City’s Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review.
8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for FourYear Terms Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasely as organized labor representative, and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for fouryear terms expiring May 31, 2030.
9. Appropriation Adjustment for Lease Payments for the Santa Ana WORK Center (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $272,580 for the Santa Ana WORK Center into the Rent Payment expenditure account (No. 1231875X62500). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for Jail Security Control System Equipment (Specification No. 26077) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for jail security control system equipment in an amount not to exceed $89,629.
11. Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Helicopter Services Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear agreement with the County of Orange, SheriffCoroner Department, to provide helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $731,775 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments in year two (July 1, 2027 June 30, 2028) and year three (July 1, 2028 June 30, 2029) for the contract amount of the first year of this agreement, $221,080, plus up to 10% (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
12. Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for Land Management Electronic Plan Review System (Specification No. 26060) (General Fund) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for ProjectDox, a Land Management Electronic Plan Review System, in a total amount not to exceed $85,680, for a oneyear term beginning July 3, 2026 and expiring July 2, 2027.
13. Approve Legal Services Agreements with (1) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, APLC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP; (3) Everett Dorey, LLP; (4) Hanson Bridgett, LLP; and (5) O’Hagan Meyer LLP (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources; City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute legal service agreements for a maximum amount not to exceed $4,050,000 with the following (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo, APLC, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $500,000;
2. Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,500,000;
3. Everett Dorey, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,000,000;
4. Hanson Bridgett, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $300,000; and
5. O’Hagan Meyer LLP for the period of June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $750,000.
14. Facility Use Agreements with Golf Instructors for Golf Lessons and Programming at River View Golf Course
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) separate nonexclusive facility use agreements with Bongwon Kim, Kyoung Im Kwon Victoria, Putting for Eagle, LLC, Robert W. Stevens, and Jamie Estrada to provide golf lessons at River Golf Course in an amount of $500 each per month paid to the City for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027 (Core Agreement No. A2026 XXX).
15. Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 20262027 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program funds for a oneyear period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 20262027 program year, with the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000, to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills training, mentoring, academic support, and industryrecognized certifications.
2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience, training in high demand industries, and supportive services.
3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career pathway training, industryrecognized certifications in healthcare, construction, and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support services.
16. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State of California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Award Agreement JP2017Y2526 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Volunteers grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California – Department of General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017 Y2526 (Grant Agreement) for $1,500,000 for the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 20252026 YOUTH SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including, but not limited to, agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B, Budget Detail of the Grant Agreement.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in funds from California Volunteers State General FundsState GrantDirect account (no. 1831800252025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20262027 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 20262027
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027.
18. Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY202627 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Santa Ana's appropriations limit for FY202627, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262027
19. Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance NS3096 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2026 First reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7
0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 8, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance NS 3096 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627), which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023093 AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to: (1) Draft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federal Drinking WaterRegulations for Certain Contaminants inDrinking Water; and (2) Draft a City Ordinance to Require City Council Approval of any Change to the City’s Drinking Water Standards and Regulations – Councilmember Phil Bacerra
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. June 47, 2026 Mayor Amezcua – 94th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Long Beach, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Lease Agreements for Office Space at SARTC
2. Design Services Agreement for Santiago Creek Pedestrian Bridge POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 19, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Subordination Agreement and Lease Rider with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for FX Residences
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and Shelter Providers of Southern California, Inc. DBA HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles (“HomeAid”) to subordinate the Housing Authority’s $1,656,947 loan to a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan from HCD for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Lease Rider with HCD and HomeAid to induce / allow HCD to make a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 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 6/16/2026
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Packet
June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana and David Valentin, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202101204216
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Girls Fastpitch Santa Ana for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana College Baseball for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and State Championship Title
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition’s Youth Restoration Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community Through the Preservation of Viva Santa Ana and La Virgencita Community Murals
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Emad Dalati for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to have the City’s Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review.
8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for FourYear Terms Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasely as organized labor representative, and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for fouryear terms expiring May 31, 2030.
9. Appropriation Adjustment for Lease Payments for the Santa Ana WORK Center (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $272,580 for the Santa Ana WORK Center into the Rent Payment expenditure account (No. 1231875X62500). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for Jail Security Control System Equipment (Specification No. 26077) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for jail security control system equipment in an amount not to exceed $89,629.
11. Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Helicopter Services Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear agreement with the County of Orange, SheriffCoroner Department, to provide helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $731,775 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments in year two (July 1, 2027 June 30, 2028) and year three (July 1, 2028 June 30, 2029) for the contract amount of the first year of this agreement, $221,080, plus up to 10% (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
12. Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for Land Management Electronic Plan Review System (Specification No. 26060) (General Fund) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for ProjectDox, a Land Management Electronic Plan Review System, in a total amount not to exceed $85,680, for a oneyear term beginning July 3, 2026 and expiring July 2, 2027.
13. Approve Legal Services Agreements with (1) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, APLC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP; (3) Everett Dorey, LLP; (4) Hanson Bridgett, LLP; and (5) O’Hagan Meyer LLP (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources; City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute legal service agreements for a maximum amount not to exceed $4,050,000 with the following (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo, APLC, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $500,000;
2. Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,500,000;
3. Everett Dorey, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,000,000;
4. Hanson Bridgett, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $300,000; and
5. O’Hagan Meyer LLP for the period of June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $750,000.
14. Facility Use Agreements with Golf Instructors for Golf Lessons and Programming at River View Golf Course
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) separate nonexclusive facility use agreements with Bongwon Kim, Kyoung Im Kwon Victoria, Putting for Eagle, LLC, Robert W. Stevens, and Jamie Estrada to provide golf lessons at River Golf Course in an amount of $500 each per month paid to the City for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027 (Core Agreement No. A2026 XXX).
15. Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 20262027 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program funds for a oneyear period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 20262027 program year, with the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000, to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills training, mentoring, academic support, and industryrecognized certifications.
2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience, training in high demand industries, and supportive services.
3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career pathway training, industryrecognized certifications in healthcare, construction, and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support services.
16. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State of California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Award Agreement JP2017Y2526 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Volunteers grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California – Department of General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017 Y2526 (Grant Agreement) for $1,500,000 for the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 20252026 YOUTH SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including, but not limited to, agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B, Budget Detail of the Grant Agreement.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in funds from California Volunteers State General FundsState GrantDirect account (no. 1831800252025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20262027 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 20262027
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027.
18. Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY202627 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Santa Ana's appropriations limit for FY202627, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262027
19. Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance NS3096 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2026 First reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7
0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 8, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance NS 3096 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627), which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023093 AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to: (1) Draft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federal Drinking WaterRegulations for Certain Contaminants inDrinking Water; and (2) Draft a City Ordinance to Require City Council Approval of any Change to the City’s Drinking Water Standards and Regulations – Councilmember Phil Bacerra
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. June 47, 2026 Mayor Amezcua – 94th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Long Beach, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Lease Agreements for Office Space at SARTC
2. Design Services Agreement for Santiago Creek Pedestrian Bridge POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 19, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Subordination Agreement and Lease Rider with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for FX Residences
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and Shelter Providers of Southern California, Inc. DBA HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles (“HomeAid”) to subordinate the Housing Authority’s $1,656,947 loan to a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan from HCD for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Lease Rider with HCD and HomeAid to induce / allow HCD to make a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 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 6/16/2026
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Packet
June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana and David Valentin, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202101204216
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Girls Fastpitch Santa Ana for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana College Baseball for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and State Championship Title
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition’s Youth Restoration Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community Through the Preservation of Viva Santa Ana and La Virgencita Community Murals
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Emad Dalati for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to have the City’s Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review.
8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for FourYear Terms Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasely as organized labor representative, and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for fouryear terms expiring May 31, 2030.
9. Appropriation Adjustment for Lease Payments for the Santa Ana WORK Center (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $272,580 for the Santa Ana WORK Center into the Rent Payment expenditure account (No. 1231875X62500). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for Jail Security Control System Equipment (Specification No. 26077) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for jail security control system equipment in an amount not to exceed $89,629.
11. Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Helicopter Services Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear agreement with the County of Orange, SheriffCoroner Department, to provide helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $731,775 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments in year two (July 1, 2027 June 30, 2028) and year three (July 1, 2028 June 30, 2029) for the contract amount of the first year of this agreement, $221,080, plus up to 10% (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
12. Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for Land Management Electronic Plan Review System (Specification No. 26060) (General Fund) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for ProjectDox, a Land Management Electronic Plan Review System, in a total amount not to exceed $85,680, for a oneyear term beginning July 3, 2026 and expiring July 2, 2027.
13. Approve Legal Services Agreements with (1) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, APLC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP; (3) Everett Dorey, LLP; (4) Hanson Bridgett, LLP; and (5) O’Hagan Meyer LLP (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources; City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute legal service agreements for a maximum amount not to exceed $4,050,000 with the following (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo, APLC, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $500,000;
2. Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,500,000;
3. Everett Dorey, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,000,000;
4. Hanson Bridgett, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $300,000; and
5. O’Hagan Meyer LLP for the period of June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $750,000.
14. Facility Use Agreements with Golf Instructors for Golf Lessons and Programming at River View Golf Course
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) separate nonexclusive facility use agreements with Bongwon Kim, Kyoung Im Kwon Victoria, Putting for Eagle, LLC, Robert W. Stevens, and Jamie Estrada to provide golf lessons at River Golf Course in an amount of $500 each per month paid to the City for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027 (Core Agreement No. A2026 XXX).
15. Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 20262027 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program funds for a oneyear period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 20262027 program year, with the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000, to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills training, mentoring, academic support, and industryrecognized certifications.
2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience, training in high demand industries, and supportive services.
3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career pathway training, industryrecognized certifications in healthcare, construction, and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support services.
16. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State of California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Award Agreement JP2017Y2526 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Volunteers grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California – Department of General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017 Y2526 (Grant Agreement) for $1,500,000 for the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 20252026 YOUTH SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including, but not limited to, agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B, Budget Detail of the Grant Agreement.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in funds from California Volunteers State General FundsState GrantDirect account (no. 1831800252025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20262027 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 20262027
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027.
18. Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY202627 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Santa Ana's appropriations limit for FY202627, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262027
19. Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance NS3096 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2026 First reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7
0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 8, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance NS 3096 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627), which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023093 AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to: (1) Draft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federal Drinking WaterRegulations for Certain Contaminants inDrinking Water; and (2) Draft a City Ordinance to Require City Council Approval of any Change to the City’s Drinking Water Standards and Regulations – Councilmember Phil Bacerra
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. June 47, 2026 Mayor Amezcua – 94th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Long Beach, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Lease Agreements for Office Space at SARTC
2. Design Services Agreement for Santiago Creek Pedestrian Bridge POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 19, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Subordination Agreement and Lease Rider with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for FX Residences
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and Shelter Providers of Southern California, Inc. DBA HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles (“HomeAid”) to subordinate the Housing Authority’s $1,656,947 loan to a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan from HCD for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Lease Rider with HCD and HomeAid to induce / allow HCD to make a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 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 6/16/2026
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Packet
June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana and David Valentin, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202101204216
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Girls Fastpitch Santa Ana for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana College Baseball for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and State Championship Title
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition’s Youth Restoration Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community Through the Preservation of Viva Santa Ana and La Virgencita Community Murals
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Emad Dalati for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to have the City’s Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review.
8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for FourYear Terms Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasely as organized labor representative, and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for fouryear terms expiring May 31, 2030.
9. Appropriation Adjustment for Lease Payments for the Santa Ana WORK Center (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $272,580 for the Santa Ana WORK Center into the Rent Payment expenditure account (No. 1231875X62500). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for Jail Security Control System Equipment (Specification No. 26077) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for jail security control system equipment in an amount not to exceed $89,629.
11. Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Helicopter Services Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear agreement with the County of Orange, SheriffCoroner Department, to provide helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $731,775 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments in year two (July 1, 2027 June 30, 2028) and year three (July 1, 2028 June 30, 2029) for the contract amount of the first year of this agreement, $221,080, plus up to 10% (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
12. Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for Land Management Electronic Plan Review System (Specification No. 26060) (General Fund) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for ProjectDox, a Land Management Electronic Plan Review System, in a total amount not to exceed $85,680, for a oneyear term beginning July 3, 2026 and expiring July 2, 2027.
13. Approve Legal Services Agreements with (1) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, APLC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP; (3) Everett Dorey, LLP; (4) Hanson Bridgett, LLP; and (5) O’Hagan Meyer LLP (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources; City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute legal service agreements for a maximum amount not to exceed $4,050,000 with the following (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo, APLC, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $500,000;
2. Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,500,000;
3. Everett Dorey, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,000,000;
4. Hanson Bridgett, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $300,000; and
5. O’Hagan Meyer LLP for the period of June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $750,000.
14. Facility Use Agreements with Golf Instructors for Golf Lessons and Programming at River View Golf Course
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) separate nonexclusive facility use agreements with Bongwon Kim, Kyoung Im Kwon Victoria, Putting for Eagle, LLC, Robert W. Stevens, and Jamie Estrada to provide golf lessons at River Golf Course in an amount of $500 each per month paid to the City for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027 (Core Agreement No. A2026 XXX).
15. Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 20262027 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program funds for a oneyear period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 20262027 program year, with the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000, to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills training, mentoring, academic support, and industryrecognized certifications.
2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience, training in high demand industries, and supportive services.
3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career pathway training, industryrecognized certifications in healthcare, construction, and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support services.
16. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State of California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Award Agreement JP2017Y2526 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Volunteers grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California – Department of General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017 Y2526 (Grant Agreement) for $1,500,000 for the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 20252026 YOUTH SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including, but not limited to, agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B, Budget Detail of the Grant Agreement.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in funds from California Volunteers State General FundsState GrantDirect account (no. 1831800252025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20262027 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 20262027
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027.
18. Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY202627 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Santa Ana's appropriations limit for FY202627, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262027
19. Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance NS3096 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2026 First reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7
0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 8, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance NS 3096 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627), which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023093 AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to: (1) Draft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federal Drinking WaterRegulations for Certain Contaminants inDrinking Water; and (2) Draft a City Ordinance to Require City Council Approval of any Change to the City’s Drinking Water Standards and Regulations – Councilmember Phil Bacerra
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. June 47, 2026 Mayor Amezcua – 94th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Long Beach, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Lease Agreements for Office Space at SARTC
2. Design Services Agreement for Santiago Creek Pedestrian Bridge POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 19, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Subordination Agreement and Lease Rider with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for FX Residences
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and Shelter Providers of Southern California, Inc. DBA HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles (“HomeAid”) to subordinate the Housing Authority’s $1,656,947 loan to a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan from HCD for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Lease Rider with HCD and HomeAid to induce / allow HCD to make a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 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 6/16/2026
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Packet
June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
To download or view the attachments (staff report and other supporting documentation) for each agenda item, you must select the agenda item to see the attachments to either open in a new link (the eyeball
) or download a pdf (the cloud symbol with the down arrow ).
CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana and David Valentin, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202101204216
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Girls Fastpitch Santa Ana for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana College Baseball for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and State Championship Title
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition’s Youth Restoration Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community Through the Preservation of Viva Santa Ana and La Virgencita Community Murals
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Emad Dalati for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to have the City’s Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review.
8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for FourYear Terms Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasely as organized labor representative, and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for fouryear terms expiring May 31, 2030.
9. Appropriation Adjustment for Lease Payments for the Santa Ana WORK Center (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $272,580 for the Santa Ana WORK Center into the Rent Payment expenditure account (No. 1231875X62500). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for Jail Security Control System Equipment (Specification No. 26077) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for jail security control system equipment in an amount not to exceed $89,629.
11. Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Helicopter Services Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear agreement with the County of Orange, SheriffCoroner Department, to provide helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $731,775 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments in year two (July 1, 2027 June 30, 2028) and year three (July 1, 2028 June 30, 2029) for the contract amount of the first year of this agreement, $221,080, plus up to 10% (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
12. Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for Land Management Electronic Plan Review System (Specification No. 26060) (General Fund) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for ProjectDox, a Land Management Electronic Plan Review System, in a total amount not to exceed $85,680, for a oneyear term beginning July 3, 2026 and expiring July 2, 2027.
13. Approve Legal Services Agreements with (1) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, APLC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP; (3) Everett Dorey, LLP; (4) Hanson Bridgett, LLP; and (5) O’Hagan Meyer LLP (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources; City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute legal service agreements for a maximum amount not to exceed $4,050,000 with the following (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo, APLC, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $500,000;
2. Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,500,000;
3. Everett Dorey, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,000,000;
4. Hanson Bridgett, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $300,000; and
5. O’Hagan Meyer LLP for the period of June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $750,000.
14. Facility Use Agreements with Golf Instructors for Golf Lessons and Programming at River View Golf Course
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) separate nonexclusive facility use agreements with Bongwon Kim, Kyoung Im Kwon Victoria, Putting for Eagle, LLC, Robert W. Stevens, and Jamie Estrada to provide golf lessons at River Golf Course in an amount of $500 each per month paid to the City for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027 (Core Agreement No. A2026 XXX).
15. Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 20262027 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program funds for a oneyear period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 20262027 program year, with the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000, to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills training, mentoring, academic support, and industryrecognized certifications.
2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience, training in high demand industries, and supportive services.
3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career pathway training, industryrecognized certifications in healthcare, construction, and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support services.
16. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State of California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Award Agreement JP2017Y2526 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Volunteers grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California – Department of General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017 Y2526 (Grant Agreement) for $1,500,000 for the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 20252026 YOUTH SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including, but not limited to, agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B, Budget Detail of the Grant Agreement.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in funds from California Volunteers State General FundsState GrantDirect account (no. 1831800252025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20262027 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 20262027
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027.
18. Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY202627 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Santa Ana's appropriations limit for FY202627, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262027
19. Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance NS3096 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2026 First reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7
0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 8, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance NS 3096 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627), which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023093 AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to: (1) Draft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federal Drinking WaterRegulations for Certain Contaminants inDrinking Water; and (2) Draft a City Ordinance to Require City Council Approval of any Change to the City’s Drinking Water Standards and Regulations – Councilmember Phil Bacerra
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. June 47, 2026 Mayor Amezcua – 94th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Long Beach, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Lease Agreements for Office Space at SARTC
2. Design Services Agreement for Santiago Creek Pedestrian Bridge POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 19, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Subordination Agreement and Lease Rider with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for FX Residences
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and Shelter Providers of Southern California, Inc. DBA HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles (“HomeAid”) to subordinate the Housing Authority’s $1,656,947 loan to a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan from HCD for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Lease Rider with HCD and HomeAid to induce / allow HCD to make a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 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
12 6/16/2026
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Packet
June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
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After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana and David Valentin, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202101204216
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Girls Fastpitch Santa Ana for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana College Baseball for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and State Championship Title
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition’s Youth Restoration Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community Through the Preservation of Viva Santa Ana and La Virgencita Community Murals
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Emad Dalati for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to have the City’s Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review.
8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for FourYear Terms Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasely as organized labor representative, and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for fouryear terms expiring May 31, 2030.
9. Appropriation Adjustment for Lease Payments for the Santa Ana WORK Center (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $272,580 for the Santa Ana WORK Center into the Rent Payment expenditure account (No. 1231875X62500). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for Jail Security Control System Equipment (Specification No. 26077) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for jail security control system equipment in an amount not to exceed $89,629.
11. Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Helicopter Services Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear agreement with the County of Orange, SheriffCoroner Department, to provide helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $731,775 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments in year two (July 1, 2027 June 30, 2028) and year three (July 1, 2028 June 30, 2029) for the contract amount of the first year of this agreement, $221,080, plus up to 10% (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
12. Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for Land Management Electronic Plan Review System (Specification No. 26060) (General Fund) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for ProjectDox, a Land Management Electronic Plan Review System, in a total amount not to exceed $85,680, for a oneyear term beginning July 3, 2026 and expiring July 2, 2027.
13. Approve Legal Services Agreements with (1) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, APLC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP; (3) Everett Dorey, LLP; (4) Hanson Bridgett, LLP; and (5) O’Hagan Meyer LLP (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources; City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute legal service agreements for a maximum amount not to exceed $4,050,000 with the following (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo, APLC, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $500,000;
2. Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,500,000;
3. Everett Dorey, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,000,000;
4. Hanson Bridgett, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $300,000; and
5. O’Hagan Meyer LLP for the period of June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $750,000.
14. Facility Use Agreements with Golf Instructors for Golf Lessons and Programming at River View Golf Course
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) separate nonexclusive facility use agreements with Bongwon Kim, Kyoung Im Kwon Victoria, Putting for Eagle, LLC, Robert W. Stevens, and Jamie Estrada to provide golf lessons at River Golf Course in an amount of $500 each per month paid to the City for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027 (Core Agreement No. A2026 XXX).
15. Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 20262027 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program funds for a oneyear period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 20262027 program year, with the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000, to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills training, mentoring, academic support, and industryrecognized certifications.
2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience, training in high demand industries, and supportive services.
3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career pathway training, industryrecognized certifications in healthcare, construction, and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support services.
16. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State of California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Award Agreement JP2017Y2526 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Volunteers grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California – Department of General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017 Y2526 (Grant Agreement) for $1,500,000 for the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 20252026 YOUTH SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including, but not limited to, agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B, Budget Detail of the Grant Agreement.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in funds from California Volunteers State General FundsState GrantDirect account (no. 1831800252025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20262027 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 20262027
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027.
18. Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY202627 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Santa Ana's appropriations limit for FY202627, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262027
19. Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance NS3096 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2026 First reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7
0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 8, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance NS 3096 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627), which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023093 AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to: (1) Draft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federal Drinking WaterRegulations for Certain Contaminants inDrinking Water; and (2) Draft a City Ordinance to Require City Council Approval of any Change to the City’s Drinking Water Standards and Regulations – Councilmember Phil Bacerra
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. June 47, 2026 Mayor Amezcua – 94th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Long Beach, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Lease Agreements for Office Space at SARTC
2. Design Services Agreement for Santiago Creek Pedestrian Bridge POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 19, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Subordination Agreement and Lease Rider with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for FX Residences
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and Shelter Providers of Southern California, Inc. DBA HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles (“HomeAid”) to subordinate the Housing Authority’s $1,656,947 loan to a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan from HCD for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Lease Rider with HCD and HomeAid to induce / allow HCD to make a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 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
13 6/16/2026
City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Packet
June 16, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:30 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:30 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:30 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:30 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 4:00 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.
3. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON HOUSING AUTHORITY ITEMS – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speakers not in the queue by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
TRANSLATION SERVICES Spanish interpreting services are provided at City Council meetings. Simultaneous Spanish interpretation is provided through the use of headsets and consecutive interpretation (SpanishtoEnglish) in addition to those wishing to address the City Council at the podium.
La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
La interpretación simultánea al español se ofrece por medio del uso de audífonos y la interpretación consecutiva (español a inglés) también está disponible para cualquiera que desee dirigirse al consejo municipal en el podio.
About the Agenda
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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CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO CLOSED SESSION
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address the City Council on Closed Session items.
RECESS – City Council will recess to Closed Session for the purpose of conducting regular City business.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – The Brown Act permits legislative bodies to discuss certain matters without members of the public present. The City Council finds, based on advice from the City Attorney, that discussion in open session of the following matters will prejudice the position of the City in existing and anticipated litigation:
1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Gonzalez v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ15896066
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Corey Slayton v. City of Santa Ana and David Valentin, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202101204216
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – POTENTIAL INITIATION OF LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (4) of subdivision (d) of Government Code Section 54956.9:
One (1) case – 201 West Third Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701 RECONVENE – City Council will reconvene to continue regular City business.
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR OPEN SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Council Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
Mayor Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION Pastor Jeff Schlieder, Cross of Grace Santa Ana ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Girls Fastpitch Santa Ana for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Bacerra to Santa Ana College Baseball for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and State Championship Title
3. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Hernandez to the Santa Ana Community Artist(a) Coalition’s Youth Restoration Team for Outstanding Contributions to the Community Through the Preservation of Viva Santa Ana and La Virgencita Community Murals
4. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Emad Dalati for Outstanding Contributions to the Community
CLOSED SESSION REPORT – The City Attorney will report on any action(s) from Closed Session.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Public comments will be held during the beginning of the meeting for ALL comments on agenda and nonagenda items.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 5 through 19 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
5. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
6. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 2, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
7. Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Direct the City Manager and the City Clerk to have the City’s Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review.
8. Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for FourYear Terms Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasely as organized labor representative, and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for fouryear terms expiring May 31, 2030.
9. Appropriation Adjustment for Lease Payments for the Santa Ana WORK Center (Non General Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Approve an appropriation adjustment in the amount of $272,580 for the Santa Ana WORK Center into the Rent Payment expenditure account (No. 1231875X62500). (Requires five affirmative votes)
10. Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for Jail Security Control System Equipment (Specification No. 26077) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to CB Pacific, Inc. for jail security control system equipment in an amount not to exceed $89,629.
11. Agreement with the County of Orange for Law Enforcement Helicopter Services Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a threeyear agreement with the County of Orange, SheriffCoroner Department, to provide helicopter services in an amount not to exceed $731,775 for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 and delegate authority to the City Manager to execute subsequent amendments in year two (July 1, 2027 June 30, 2028) and year three (July 1, 2028 June 30, 2029) for the contract amount of the first year of this agreement, $221,080, plus up to 10% (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
12. Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for Land Management Electronic Plan Review System (Specification No. 26060) (General Fund) Department(s): Planning and Building Agency
Recommended Action: Award Purchase Order Contract to Avolve Software Corporation for ProjectDox, a Land Management Electronic Plan Review System, in a total amount not to exceed $85,680, for a oneyear term beginning July 3, 2026 and expiring July 2, 2027.
13. Approve Legal Services Agreements with (1) Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo, APLC; (2) Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP; (3) Everett Dorey, LLP; (4) Hanson Bridgett, LLP; and (5) O’Hagan Meyer LLP (General Fund) Department(s): Human Resources; City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute legal service agreements for a maximum amount not to exceed $4,050,000 with the following (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud, & Romo, APLC, for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, in the amount of $500,000;
2. Carpenter, Rothans & Dumont, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,500,000;
3. Everett Dorey, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $1,000,000;
4. Hanson Bridgett, LLP for the period of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028 in the amount of $300,000; and
5. O’Hagan Meyer LLP for the period of June 16, 2026 through June 30, 2029 in the amount of $750,000.
14. Facility Use Agreements with Golf Instructors for Golf Lessons and Programming at River View Golf Course
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute five (5) separate nonexclusive facility use agreements with Bongwon Kim, Kyoung Im Kwon Victoria, Putting for Eagle, LLC, Robert W. Stevens, and Jamie Estrada to provide golf lessons at River Golf Course in an amount of $500 each per month paid to the City for a term beginning July 1, 2026, and expiring June 30, 2027 (Core Agreement No. A2026 XXX).
15. Award $600,000 of Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Formula Youth Funds for Program Year 20262027 (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute agreements to award $600,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) youth program funds for a oneyear period beginning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, contingent on the availability of WIOA funds for the 20262027 program year, with the following organizations (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX):
1. Orange County Children’s Therapeutic Arts Center, in the amount of $200,000, to provide paid work experience, career counseling, job readiness and life skills training, mentoring, academic support, and industryrecognized certifications.
2. Working Wardrobes for a New Start, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career coaching, workforce readiness workshops, paid work experience, training in high demand industries, and supportive services.
3. Taller San Jose Hope Builders, in the amount of $200,000, to provide career pathway training, industryrecognized certifications in healthcare, construction, and child development, employment readiness, job placement, and support services.
16. Resolution and Appropriation Adjustment to Accept the State of California Volunteers Youth Service Corps Award Agreement JP2017Y2526 (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution to accept the State of California Volunteers grant award, and authorize the City Manager to enter into State of California – Department of General Services, Standard Agreement No. JP2017 Y2526 (Grant Agreement) for $1,500,000 for the Santa Ana Youth Employment Program.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT FUNDS FOR CALIFORNIA VOLUNTEERS 20252026 YOUTH SERVICE CORPS COMPETITIVE PROGRAM THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOR THE CITY OF SANTA ANA YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
2. Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, sign, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the Project scope, including, but not limited to, agreements with contractors, consultants, and vendors detailed in Exhibit B, Budget Detail of the Grant Agreement.
3. Approve an appropriation adjustment to recognize $1,500,000 in funds from California Volunteers State General FundsState GrantDirect account (no. 1831800252025) and appropriating the same amount to expenditure account (no. 18318763various). (Requires five affirmative votes)
17. Resolution Approving the City’s Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027; Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution approving the City’s 20262027 Investment Policy.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE CITY’S STATEMENT OF INVESTMENT POLICY 20262027
2. Receive and file the Annual Statement of Investment Policy 20262027.
18. Resolution Establishing the Appropriations Limit for FY202627 Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution establishing the City of Santa Ana's appropriations limit for FY202627, as required by state law.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING THE APPROPRIATION LIMIT OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262027
19. Second Reading and Adoption of City Council Ordinance NS3096 Appropriating Monies to the Several Offices, Agencies, and Departments of the City of Santa Ana for the Fiscal Year Budget Period Commencing July 1, 2026 First reading at the June 2, 2026, City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 7
0. Published in the OC Reporter on June 8, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the second reading and adopt Ordinance NS 3096 to appropriate monies to the several offices, agencies, and departments of the City for Fiscal Year 202627 (FY2627), which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES TO SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
20. Dissolve the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission as Part of the Fiscal Year 2026/27 Budget Adoption
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Introduce for first reading an Ordinance amending various sections of the Santa Ana Municipal Code to dissolve five commissions, to remove references to the dissolved commissions, and to reallocate certain powers and duties.
ORDINANCE NO. NSXXXX entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING ARTICLE IV (OFFICERS, DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS) OF CHAPTER 2 (ADMINISTRATION) OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE TO DISSOLVE THE ARTS AND CULTURE COMMISSION, THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION, THE HISTORIC RESOURCES COMMISSION, THE PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION, AND THE YOUTH COMMISSION; AND RELATED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 30 (PLACES OF HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL SIGNIFICANCE), CHAPTER 33 (STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC WORKS), AND CHAPTER 41 (ZONING) TO REALLOCATE COMMISSION POWERS AND DUTIES AND TO REMOVE
REFERENCES TO THE DISSOLVED COMMISSIONS
2. Adopt a Resolution Pertaining to Compensation for Existing City Boards and Commissions
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2023093 AND SETTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
21. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Direct City Staff to: (1) Draft a Letter from the City of Santa Ana Expressing Opposition to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Proposals to Rescind Federal Drinking WaterRegulations for Certain Contaminants inDrinking Water; and (2) Draft a City Ordinance to Require City Council Approval of any Change to the City’s Drinking Water Standards and Regulations – Councilmember Phil Bacerra
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
1. June 47, 2026 Mayor Amezcua – 94th Annual Meeting of the United States Conference of Mayors, Long Beach, CA
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting and convene to the Special Housing Authority meeting.
Future Items
1. Lease Agreements for Office Space at SARTC
2. Design Services Agreement for Santiago Creek Pedestrian Bridge POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
CALL TO ORDER
ATTENDANCE Authority Members Phil Bacerra
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Jessie Lopez
Thai Viet Phan
Benjamin Vazquez
Vice Chair David Penaloza
Chair Valerie Amezcua
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez
City Attorney Sonia R. Carvalho
Recording Secretary Jennifer L. Hall
ROLL CALL
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public may address Housing Authority on items on the Housing Authority agenda.
CONSENT CALENDAR
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 1 through 3 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
1. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
2. Minutes from the Special Meeting of May 19, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
3. Subordination Agreement and Lease Rider with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development for FX Residences
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Subordination Agreement with the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (“HCD”) and Shelter Providers of Southern California, Inc. DBA HomeAid Orange County | Los Angeles (“HomeAid”) to subordinate the Housing Authority’s $1,656,947 loan to a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan from HCD for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
2. Authorize the Executive Director of the Housing Authority to execute a Lease Rider with HCD and HomeAid to induce / allow HCD to make a $3,006,567 senior permanent loan for FX Residences (Agreement No. A2026XXX). **END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBER COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the Special Housing Authority meeting.
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 9, 2026, a true and correct copy of this agenda was posted at the entrance to City Hall, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. Internet Access to City Council, Agency, and Authority agendas and related material is available prior to meetings at santaana.org/agendasandminutes.
City Council
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CITY COUNCIL 1 JUNE 2, 2026
DRAFT Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of the City Council
City of Santa Ana, California
June 2, 2026
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
CALL TO ORDER
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua called the City Council meeting to order at 5:40 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
City Council
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CITY COUNCIL 2 JUNE 2, 2026
ROLL CALL
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall conducted roll call.
Councilmembers Bacerra, Hernandez (arrived at 5:42 P.M.) Lopez, Phan, and Vazquez, Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza (arrived at 5:50 P.M.) and Mayor Amezcua were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Amezcua
WORDS OF INSPIRATION City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
MINUTES: None.
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificate of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to the Orange County Iranian American Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Contributions to the Iranian American Professionals and Businesses Community
MINUTES: Councilmember Lopez presented a certificate of recognition to the Orange County Iranian American Chamber of Commerce for Outstanding Contributions to the Iranian American Professionals and Businesses Community.
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Vazquez to Carr Intermediate School Track Team for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and Championship Titles
MINUTES: Councilmember Vazquez presented a certificate of recognition to Carr Intermediate School Track Team for Outstanding Athletic Achievements and Championship Titles.
STAFF PRESENTATION
3. Garden Grove Unified School District Update on the Rosita Elementary Renaming to Palomino Elementary and the Opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to Align and Rename Rosita Park
MINUTES: Walter Muneton, Garden Grove Unified School District Trustee, provided an update on the Rosita Elementary r enaming to Palomino Elementary and the o pportunity for the City of Santa Ana to a lign and r ename Rosita Park in honor of the Palomino Family and their historical contributions.
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Andrew Palomino spoke in support of renaming Rosita Elementary to Palomino Elementary and thanked the Garden Grove Uni fied School District and the City of Santa Ana for their consideration.
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez spoke in support of renaming Rosita Elementary to Palomino Elementary.
Councilmember Phan spoke in support of renaming Rosita Elementary to Palomino Elementary.
Councilmember Vazquez spoke in support of renaming Rosita Elementary to Palomino Elementary.
Councilmember Hernandez spoke in support of renaming Rosita Elementary to Palomino Elementary and thanked the Palomino family, Trustee Muneton, and Councilmember Phan for their efforts.
Councilmember Lopez thanked the Palomino family and partners for their efforts.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke in support of renaming Rosita Elementary to Palomino Elementary and thanked the Palomino family and Trustee Muneton for their efforts.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza thanked the Palomino family and Trustee Muneton for their efforts and spoke in support of renaming Rosita Elementary to Palomino Elementary.
Mayor Amezcua thanked the Palomino family, Trustee Muneton, and Councilmember Phan for their efforts and spoke in support of renaming Rosita Elementary to Palomino Elementary.
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: one (1) Agenda Item No. 3, one (1) Agenda Item No. 7, one (1) Agenda Item No. 16, and (3) non-agenda comments.
The following speakers addressed City Council in-person:
1. Lance Corporal Thomas and Private First Class Key spoke regarding the MCAS Tustin Young Marines program collaborating with the City.
2. Victor Mendez spoke in support of an Apprentice Engineering Program for graduating high school seniors and discussed concerns regarding the cannabis industry and the Fiscal Year 2026–27 budget.
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3. Anthony Polizzi spoke in support of an Apprentice Engineering Program for graduating high school seniors.
4. Dylan Almendral spoke regarding concerns with Resolution No. 2022-039 and the City’s Chinatown.
The following speakers addressed City Council via teleconference:
5. Dr. Matt Malk an spoke in support of an Apprentice Engineering Program for graduating high school seniors.
6. Ramiro Tavares spoke regarding the benefits of the Santa Ana Police Athletic and Activity League (PAAL) program.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve staff recommendations on the following Consent Calendar Items: 4 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
MINUTES: At 6:28 P.M., the Consent Calendar was considered.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve Consent Calendar I tem Nos. 4 through 20, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza.
The motion carried, 70, by the following roll call vote
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 – Pass
4. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
5. Minutes from the Regular Meetings of May 5, 2026 and May 19, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
CONSENT CALENDAR
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6. A ppoint Kimberly Sanchez Flores Nominated by Councilmember Bacerra as the Ward 4 Representative to the Measure X Oversight Committee for a Partial Term Expiring December 8, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Kimberly Sanchez Flores to the Measure X Oversight Committee as the Ward 4 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2-326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
MINUTES: City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced the appointee, Kimberly Sanchez Flores, will be sworn in before the next Measure X Oversight Committee meeting.
7. Fiscal Year 2025-26 Third Quarter Budget Report and Proposed Appropriation Adjustments
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2025 26 Third Quarter Budget Update.
2. Approve the recommended appropriation adjustments. (Requires five affirmative votes)
8. Recognition of $47,374.75 of Revenue for Certain Unclaimed Monies from Various City Funds (General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Approve the recognition of $47,374.75 of revenue in the General Fund for certain unclaimed deposits, as allowed by state law.
9. Citywide Purchase Order Contract with Grainger, Inc. for Maintenance, Repair, and Operational Supplies (Specification No. 20-001) (Specification No. 25-048) (General Fund and Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Amend the Citywide purchase order contract with Grainger, Inc. for maintenance, repair, and operational supplied by increasing the contract amount by $475,000, for a revised estimated annual amount of $500,000 for the remaining contract term expiring March 31, 2029, for a revised total amount not to exceed $2,075,000.
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10. Purchase Order Contract with Veritiv Operating Company for Reprographic Paper and Envelopes (Specification No. 26 -062) (General Fund and Non- General Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Award purchase order contract to Veritiv Operating Company for reprographic paper and envelopes for a one (1) y ear term in an amount of $107,000 beginning June 2, 2026 and expiring June 1, 2027, with provisions for three (3), one (1) year renewal options, in a total amount not to exceed $428,000.
11. Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for an HPE Server and Controllers (Specification No. 26-071) (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Authorize a Purchase Order to Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company for an HPE Server and Controllers in an amount not to exceed $139,585.
12. Purchase Order Contract to CDW Government LLC for VMware Subscription (Specification No. 26-070) (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Information Technology
Recommended Action: Award purchase order contract to CDW Government LLC for VMware Subscription for a threey ear term in an annual amount of $51,952, for a term beginning April 20, 2026 and expiring April 19, 2029, in a total amount not to exceed $155,856.
13. Agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for the Senior Meals Program (Specification No. 26 -072) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Community SeniorServ, Inc. dba Meals on Wheels Orange County for the Senior Meals Program in an amount of $90,300 for base services (Home Delivered Meals and Lunch Cafe Programs) and $9,700 for additional as needed services, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027 (Agreement No. A-2026-076).
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14. Agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. for a Pyrotechnics and Fireworks Show for the 4th of July Celebration Event (Specification No. 26-069) (General Fund)
Department(s): Parks, Recreation, and Community Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Pyro Spectaculars, Inc. to provide a pyrotechnics and fireworks show for the 4th of July Celebration Event, in an amount not to exceed $34,815 for a term beginning June 2, 2026 and expiring July 30, 2026 ( Agreement No. 2026- 077).
15. Agreement with County of Orange for Animal Care Services
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the County of Orange for animal care services for a five y ear term beginning May 31, 2026 through May 30, 2031 in an estimated total amount not to exceed $21,193,695 (Agreement No. A-2026-078).
16. Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC for Parking Enforcement Services (Specification No. 26-022) (General Fund)
Department(s): Police Department
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC to provide parking enforcement services in an amount not to exceed $980,000 for a term beginning July 1, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027, with provisions for four, oney ear extensions (Agreement No. A-2026-079).
17. Award of a One -Year Service Agreement to Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. and to United Storm Water, Inc. for Spill Response, Hazardous Waste Disposal, and Storm Drain Facility Maintenance Services for an Annual Amount Not to Exceed $550,000 per Agr eement with Provisions for Four (4) One-Year Extensions of each Agreement for a total amount of $5,500,000 (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. to provide Spill Response, Hazardous Waste Disposal, and Storm Drain Facility Maintenance Services for an annual amount not to exceed $550,000 for a one y ear term beginning June 2, 2026, and expiring on June 1, 2027, with provisions for four (4) one y ear extensions for a total amount of $2,750,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-080).
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2. Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with United Storm Water, Inc. to provide Spill Response, Hazardous Waste Disposal, and Storm Drain Facility Maintenance Services for an annual amount not to exceed $550,000 for a oney ear term beginning June 2, 2026, and expiring on June 1, 2027, with provisions for four (4) one y ear extensions for a total amount of $2,750,000 (Agreement No. A-2026-081).
18. Resolutions to Maintain Measure M2 Funding for the FY 2026 -27 Eligibility Cycle Per the Orange County Transportation Authority Measure M2 Eligibility Guidelines (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Adopt a Resolution confirming the status and update of the Pavement Management Plan per Orange County Transportation Authority 2026 27 Measure M2 eligibility requirements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -018 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE STATUS AND
UPDATE OF THE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR THE MEASURE
M2 PROGRAM
2. A dopt a Resolution confirming the status and update of the City's 2026 Local Signal Synchronization Plan to maintain eligibility for Measure M2 Program funding.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -019 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CONCERNING THE UPDATE OF
THE LOCAL SIGNAL SYNCHRONIZATION PLAN FOR THE MEASURE M (M2) PROGRAM
19. Resolution to Maintain Eligibility for the Fiscal Year 2026 -27 Senate Bill 1 Local Streets and Roads, Road Repair and Accountability Act Funding Program (Non-General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a Resolution affirming the Fiscal Year 2026 2 7 Senate Bill 1 projects list and anticipated Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account funding in the amount of $8,847,550, to be submitted to the California Transportation Commission for budgeting the Fiscal Year 2026 2 7 Capital Improvement Program and maintaining eligibility for Road Repair and Accountability Act funding.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -020 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 20262 7 FUNDED BY SB 1: THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2017
20. November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action:
1. Approve resolution calling and giving notice of the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election to be held in the City of Santa Ana for the election of certain officers;
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -021 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA CALLING FOR AND GIVING
NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN
OFFICERS AS PROVIDED BY THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE XII OF THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA
2. Approve resolution requesting the Orange County Board of Supervisors to consolidate the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election with the Statewide General Election; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -022 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA REQUESTING THE BOARD OF
SUPERVISORS OF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE TO CONSOLIDATE A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026,
WITH THE STATEWIDE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THAT DATE PURSUANT TO SECTION 10403 AND 10418 OF THE ELECTIONS CODE
3. Approve a resolution adopting regulations for candidate statements.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -023 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR
CANDIDATES FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE
STATEMENTS SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
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BUSINESS CALENDAR
MINUTES: At 6:30 P.M., the Business Calendar was considered.
21. Implementation of Brown Act Changes Pursuant to SB 707 Including Adoption of a Disruption Policy for Telephonic or Internet Service, Proposed Changes to the City Council's Rules and Procedures Resolution and Teleconferencing Policy, and Outreach Efforts to Encourage Participation in City Council Meetings
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action:
1. Receive and file information on Senate Bill (SB) 707 regarding changes to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Brown Act); and
2. Adopt a resolution amending the Council Rules and Procedures to add provisions addressing disruptions to telephonic or internet service and use of signs at City Council meetings, as well as clarifying public comment, presentation, and translation procedures; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -024 entitled A RESOLUT ION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING THE COUNCIL RULES
AND PROCEDURES TO ADD PROVISIONS ADDRESSING DISRUPTIONS
TO TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE CONSISTENT WITH SENATE BILL 707 (“SB 707”) AND RULES FOR SIGNS AT COUNCIL MEETINGS,
CLARIFY PUBLIC COMMENT, PRESENTATION, AND TRANSLATION
PROCEDURES, AND REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 202500 4
3. Adopt a resolution approving a revised Teleconferencing Policy; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -025 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA A NA ADOPTING A REVISED
TELECONFERENCING POLICY
4. Approve outreach efforts to encourage participation in City Council meetings pursuant to Government Code §54953.4.
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MOTION: Mayor Amezcua moved to approve the recommended action for Business Calendar Item No. 21, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 70, by the following roll call vote
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 – Pass
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
MINUTES: At 6:31 P.M., the Public Hearing was considered.
22. Public Hearing – Tax Equity Fiscal Responsibility Act Hearing for Orange County School of the Arts and The Legacy Fund
Legal Notice published in the OC Register on May 22, 2026.
Department(s): Community Development Agency
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act Resolution Hearing in consideration of the issuance of tax ex empt bond financing (“Bonds”) by the California Enterprise Development Authority (“CEDA”) for Orange County School of the Arts (“OCSA”) and The Legacy Fund (together the “Borrower”), both California nonprofit public benefit corporation and organizations described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, to loan the proceeds of the Bonds to Legacy and OCSA pursuant to one or more loan agreements to: (a) refinance the outstanding amount of the CEDA 2016 Tax Exempt Loan in an amount not expected to exceed $31,000,000 (as defined below); (b) refinance a taxable loan in an amount not expected to exceed $9,000,000, the proceeds of which were utilized to finance a working capital deficit of OCSA (occurring at the OCSA Locations as detailed below); and (c) finance capital educational facilities including equipment to be located at the OCSA Locations in an amount not expected to exceed $6,000,000.
2. Adopt a resolution approving the issuance of revenue bonds by the CEDA in an amount not to exceed $46,000,000.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-026 entitled RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE
CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF TAX EXEMPT
OBLIGATIONS IN AN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $46,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING AND REFINANCING THE
ACQUISITION OF LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS, CONSTRUCTION, AND
ACQUISITION OF EQUIPMENT FOR ORANGE COUNTY SCHOOL OF ARTS
AND THE LEGACY FUND
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua opened the Public Hearing at 6:32 P.M.
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced there were no email comment s received and no speakers .
Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 6:32 P.M.
MOTION: Councilmember Hernandez moved to approve the recommended action for Public Hearing Item No. 22, seconded by Mayor Amezcua.
The motion carried, 70, by the following roll call vote
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 – Pass
MINUTES: At 6:33 P.M., the next Public Hearing was considered.
23. Public Hearing - Ordinance to Adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 -27 Budget, Resolution for Changes to the City’s Basic Classification and Compensation Plan, Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees, Seven -Year Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual Update to Comply with AB2561
Legal notice published in the OC Reporter on May 20 and May 27, 2026.
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action:
1. Approve the introduction and first reading of an Ordinance to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2026 2 7, which begins on July 1, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027. (Requires five affirmative votes)
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UNCODIFIED ORDINANCE NO. NS -3096 entitled AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROPRIATING MONIES
TO THE SEVERAL OFFICES, AGENCIES, AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY FOR FISCAL YEAR BUDGET PERIOD COMMENCING JULY 1, 2026
2. Adopt a Resolution to effect certain changes to the City’s basic classification and compensation plan.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -027 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA TO EFFECT CERTAIN CHANGES TO THE CITY’S CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN
3. Adopt a resolution establishing a Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees for Fiscal Year 202627.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026 -028 entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF MISCELLANEOUS FEES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026202 7
4. Adopt the SevenY ear Capital Improvement Program (CIP) beginning FY2026 27 through FY2032 3 3, as required by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for Measure M2 eligibility.
5. Deposit $1,500,000 into the Section 115 Pension Trust Fund as part of the City’s Pension Debt Strategy.
MINUTES: Finance Director Alex Trinidad gave a presentation regarding the ordinance to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026- 27 budget, resolution for changes to the City’s Basic Classification and Compensation Plan, Uniform Schedule of Miscellaneous Fees, Seven-Year Capital Improvement Program, and the City’s Annual Update to Comply with AB2561.
Mayor Amezcua thanked staff for their work on upcoming and completed projects throughout the City and spoke in opposition to cutting the Santa Ana Police Athletic and Activity League (PAAL) program.
Councilmember Hernandez thanked staff for their work on capital improvement projects, expressed support for upcoming projects and Washington Square Park negotiations, and requested a 90- day update on the park negotiations and related developments.
Councilmember Bacerra thanked staff for their work on the budget, expressed support for the Washington Square Park negotiations , and requested a 90-day update on the park progress.
Councilmember Vazquez thanked staff for their work on the budget and spoke in support of the budget.
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Councilmember Phan thanked staff for their work on the budget, spoke in opposition to moving forward with the Washington Square Park development, spoke in support of removing the PAAL program, and suggested looking into resources to allocate the $1.5 million if not used for Washington Square Park development.
City Manager Alvaro Nuñez stated staff wil l provide a 90- day update regarding Washington Square Park negotiations.
Mayor Amezcua spoke regarding the PAAL program, expressed support for Washington Square Park, and suggested exploring alternative funding sources for park development and programming.
Councilmember Lopez requested clarification regarding park security resources and emphasized the importance of maintaining park security funding to support public safety.
City Manager Nuñez stated park security is being maintained at contract levels.
Mayor Amezcua opened the P ublic Hearing at 7:10 P.M.
City Clerk Jennifer L. Hall announced there were (8) eight email comment s received.
The following individuals addressed the City Council in person.
1. Nina Jirik thanked City Council for their support on the Washington Square Park development.
2. Ginelle Hardy spoke regarding the proposed elimination of the Historic Resources Commission.
3. Victor Bermejo spoke in opposition to eliminating the PAAL Program, Youth Commission, and Arts and Culture Commission, and thanked Councilmember Hernandez for appointing a new commissioner.
Mayor Amezcua closed the Public Hearing at 7:17 P.M.
Councilmember Lopez noted that eliminated programs could return in the f uture.
Councilmember Bacerra spoke in opposition to eliminating programs and commissions and appreciated the balanced budget .
City Manager Nuñez explained the PAAL Program is not being eliminated, but its funding is being adjusted, and noted budget reductions are being implemented across all departments to address fiscal constraints.
Mayor Amezcua echoed Councilmember Lopez’s comments regarding park security.
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Councilmember Hernandez inquired about the proposed consolidation of commissions into a single commission and whether their duties, responsibilities, and decision- making authority would remain unchanged, and spoke in support of Washington Square Park development and increasing youth services such as the PAAL program.
City Manager Nuñez stated duties, responsibilities, and decision- making functions would be realigned under the consolidated commission structure.
Mayor Amezuca requested quarterly reports regarding youth programs and suggested partnering with nonprofit organizations for possible playground sets for Washington Square Park.
MOTION: Councilmember Bacerra moved to approve the recommended action for Public Hearing Item No. 23, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
The motion carried, 70, by the following roll call vote
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEMBER BACERRA, COUNCILMEMBER
HERNANDEZ, COUNCILMEMBER LOPEZ,
COUNCILMEMBER PHAN, COUNCILMEMBER VAZQUEZ,
MAYOR PRO TEM PENALOZA, MAYOR AMEZCUA
NONE
NONE
NONE
Status: 7 – 0 – Pass
**END OF PUBLIC HEARINGS**
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
MINUTES: None.
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 Vazquez encouraged the community to vote during the Primary Election, emphasized safety with students off for the summer, and looked forward to the upcoming events taking place during the summer.
Councilmember Lopez wished everyone a Happy Pride Month, thanked staff for raising the Pride Flag, and congratulated the Class of 2026 graduates.
Councilmember Phan encouraged the community to vote during the Primary Election.
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Councilmember Bacerra announced his office hours at Bomo Koral Park on June 6, 2026, congratulated the Santa Ana College Baseball team on their state championship, and encouraged the community to vote during the Primary Election.
Councilmember Hernandez reported construction has begun for the Santa Ana Sewer Trunk Rehabilitation Project and encouraged the community to vote during the Primary Election.
Mayor Pro Tem Penaloza thanked staff for their efforts in organizing and hosting the Memorial Day event and encouraged the community to vote during the Primary Election.
Mayor Amezcua congratulated the Class of 2026 graduates, announced her attendance at the upcoming U.S. Conference of Mayors, encouraged the community to visit the butterflies at the Santa Ana Zoo, thanked the MCAS Tustin Young Marines for their participation, encouraged the community to vote during the Primary Election, and adjourned the meeting in honor of Armando Nuñez.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
MINUTES: Mayor Amezcua adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:38 P.M.
Respectfully submitted:
__________________________
Jennifer L. Hall, CMC
City Clerk
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City Clerk’s Office
www.santa-ana.org/cityclerk
Item # 7
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
June 16, 2026
TOPIC: Conflict of Interest Code
AGENDA TITLE
Conflict of Interest Code Biennial Review
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Direct the City Manager and City Clerk to have the City’s Conflict of Interest Code reviewed, file a statement of review with the City Council no later than October 1, 2026, and revise the Conflict of Interest Code based upon such review.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
The Political Reform Act, specifically Government Code §§87300-87314, requires local agencies to review their Conflict of Interest Code (COI) biennially to determine whether the Code remains accurate or requires amendment. A written biennial notice of that determination must be submitted to the code-reviewing body no later than October 1 of even-numbered years.
The City Council serves as the code-reviewing body for the City of Santa Ana’s Conflict of Interest Code. Pursuant to state law, the biennial review process is initiated by the code-reviewing body directing the agency to conduct a review of its COI no later than July 1, 2026. Subsequently, staff conducts a review of the COI and submits the biennial notice no later than October 1, 2026. Proposed amendments to the COI, if needed, are presented to the City Council for review and approval within 90 days thereafter, and no later than December 31, 2026.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Submitted By: Jennifer L. Hall, City Clerk
Approved By: Alvaro Nuñez, City Manager
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Community Development Agency
www.santa-ana.org/cd
Item # 8
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
June 16, 2026
TOPIC: Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board
AGENDA TITLE
Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board for Four-Year Terms
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Reappoint Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller as private sector representatives; Brent Beasley as organized labor representative; and Dr. Lorraine Perez as the K-12 education representative to the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board for four-year terms expiring May 31, 2030.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
On May 17, 2016, the Santa Ana City Council adopted Resolution No. 2016-031 establishing the Santa Ana Workforce Development Board (WDB) and appointed 25 members. In accordance with the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Section 107(b)(2)(A-D), a local WDB board must include representatives from designated stakeholder categories, with membership proportions allocated according to specific requirements, while ensuring that business sector representatives comprise more than 50% of the total board membership. City Council appoints WDB Board members under the categories of membership, prescribed by law, as follows:
Representatives from local businesses 13 members
Representatives from labor, labor registered 5 members apprenticeships, and/or community-based organizations
Representatives from local education institutions 3 members Representatives from government entities 4 members
(Dept. of Rehabilitation, Social Services Agency,
EDD, and Economic Development)
There are five members whose terms have expired and are recommended to be re- appointed. Representing the private sector are Mat Garcia, Jack Haley, and Rhonda Miller. Representing organized labor is Brent Beasley. Representing K-12 Education is Dr. Lorraine Perez (Exhibit 1). The nominees have been active and committed to the purpose of the WDB.
City Council
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1 6/16/2026
Reappoint Members to the Workforce Development Board
June 16, 2026