Agenda — Santa Ana City Council, June 16, 2026 (part 2 of 2)

6/16/2026

City Council and Special Housing Authority
Meeting Agenda
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
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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.

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