City Council Meeting Agenda
July 7, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Watson v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ16016555
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. The People of the State Of California, By The City Attorney For The City Of Santa Ana; The City Of Santa Ana v. Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Nayan Ahir; Ravin (Ray) Ahir; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Motel Inc.; Royal Grand Inn, LLC; Royal Grand, Inc.; Hacienda Arzate, Inc.; Humberto Arzategomez; El Tapatio y Antojitos; and Maria Melendez, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202501484014CUMCCJC B. The City of Santa Ana, et al. v. Ahir, et al., California Court of Appeal, State of California Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, Case No. G066179 C. Ravin Ahir; Nayan Ahir; Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Royal Motel, Inc.; Royal Grand, Inc; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Grand Inn, LLC v. City Of Santa Ana; Alvaro Nuñez; Robert Rodriguez; City Of Santa Ana Police Officers Does 17; And Does 810 inclusive,United States District Court (Central District of California); Case No. 8:25cv 02480JVSADS
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 Greg Kruly
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Santa Ana 8U Pony Baseball AllStars for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Jonathan Martinez 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: 3 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
3. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
5. Appoint Giovanni Chavez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Mai Do Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Measure X Oversight Committee for a Partial Term Expiring in December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
7. Proposed City Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report Titled Wildfires Hit Home
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed City response to the Orange County Grand Jury report titled Wildfires Hit Home dated May 19, 2026.
8. Purchase Order Contract with Golden Bell Products Corp for Insecticidal Latex Coating Services for Sewer Manholes (Specification No. 26051) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to Golden Bell Products Corp. for insecticidal latex coating services for an amount not to exceed $100,000, for the oneyear term beginning July 7, 2026, and expiring July 6, 2027, with provision for four, oneyear renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
9. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to CulverNewlin Inc., GM Business Interiors, National Business Furniture, People Space, Pivot Interiors Inc., Quality Office Furnishings, Vari, and Yamada Enterprises for Office Furniture, Installation, and Related Services (Specification No. 23080, 23081, 23082, 23092, 26079) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to include CulverNewlin of Corona, CA and Vari of Coppell, TX to the established list of approved vendors on the aggregate contracts listed below for an initial one (1) year term expiring on June 30, 2027, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year renewal options. The total not to exceed amount will not change.
Vendor Location
CulverNewlin Inc. Corona, CA
GM Business Interiors Riverside, CA
National Business
Furniture Milwaukee, WI
People Space Irvine, CA
Pivot Interiors Inc. Costa Mesa, CA
Quality Office
Furnishings Yorba Linda, CA
Vari Coppell, TX
Yamada Enterprises Huntington Beach, CA
10. Amendment to Agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions for Access and Support Services for iManage Data Management Systems and Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City’s current agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions (“BlueTech”) to increase the nottoexceed amount of compensation to the agreement for use of the iManage Data Management Systems (“iManage”) for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 in the amount of $14,604 to provide additional user licenses and increase the data storage size utilized by the use of the iManage system (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for legal research subscription services in the amount of $167,790 that will commence on July 7, 2026 and will continue through June 30, 2029 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
11. Award of a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $99,990 of spendable fund balance in the Sanitary Sewer Service Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Capital Recovery Charges, Transfer from Fund 056 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Sewer – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 054 and Capital Recovery Charges, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $134,431 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Contract ServicesProfessional expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20262027 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $234,421 in construction funds for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 23/24 Project (No. 266490).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $4,211,250, which includes $3,369,000 for the construction contract, $505,350 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $336,900 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $3,369,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907), for a term beginning July 8, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202639 will be filed for Project No. 266907.
12. Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services Related to Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with County of Orange Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services to formalize the refuse rate stabilization plan associated with the County of Orange Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement for FY 202627 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Lease Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC, to compensate the City $1,151 per month, for the lease of 190 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 7, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027, with provisions for up to four, oneyear extensions, for a total lease agreement amount of $68,862 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
14. Lease Agreement with PGH Wong for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with PGH Wong to compensate the City $9,359 per month, for the lease of approximately 3,284 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 17, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026, with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $163,640 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC to compensate the City $12,091 per month, for the lease of approximately 4,429 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 16, 2026 and expiring July 15, 2027 with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $290,190 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. First Amendment to the Agreements with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc., Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists for Landscape Maintenance Services at City Parks and Facilities (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc, Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists to amend the scope of service to provide landscape maintenance to parks and facilities citywide for the remaining term expiring January 31, 2027 and renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX).
17. Resolution Amending Mabury Park Permit Parking District Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending and superseding the Mabury Park Permit Parking District Resolution 2016042.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016042 RELATED TO THE MABURY PARK PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT
18. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603 – Watermarke Sandpointe MixedUse Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202603 FOR A MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT WITH 400 UNIT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, INCLUDING 20 UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO EXTREMELY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND 13,887 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE (APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with CM Sandpointe, LLC, GH Sandpointe LLC, VMT Sandpointe LLC, and QC Sandpointe LLC, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a 400 unit multifamily residential development, including 20 affordable units (5% of the total units) proposed as affordable to extremely lowincome households, at the property located at 200 East Sandpointe Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Sections 15183 and 15162.
19. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604 – SWC Alton & Raitt Residential Development (2100 West Alton Avenue)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202604 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A 36UNIT SINGLEFAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME AND THREE PROPOSED AS
AFFORDABLE TO MODERATEINCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 WEST ALTON AVENUE (APNS: 41254106 AND 41254110)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with BDC Santa Ana LLC, for a 55year covenant term, for a forsale residential development consisting of a thirtysix (36) unit singlefamily detached residential subdivision, which includes three (3) units designated as affordable to very lowincome and three (3) units affordable to moderateincome households at 2100 West Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines (InFill Development Projects).
20. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS3097 Dissolving the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission
First reading at the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 5
2. Published in the OC Reporter on June 19, 2026.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS3097 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
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2026 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, September 25, 2026.
22. Consider Ballot Measure to Remove Sunset on Local Sales Tax Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution calling for the placement of a measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot to remove the rate reduction and sunset on the local general sales transactions measure in Santa Ana.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT ON THE BALLOT OF A MEASURE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing written arguments for or against the above referenced measure.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
23. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Replace the Current Residential Parking Permit Sticker System with a Hanging Placard System Displayed from a Vehicle’s Rearview Mirror and Take All Necessary Actions to Implement the Transition – Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
24. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Prepare a Resolution in Support of State Legislation to Lower Southern California Edison Rates and Protect Ratepayers and Evaluate Potential Intervention in California Public Utilities Commission Proceedings on Behalf of Santa Ana Residents – Councilmember Jessie Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Agreements for Rotational Tow Services
2. Ordinance Related to Chapter 30
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 30, 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.
7/7/2026
City Council Meeting Agenda
July 7, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Watson v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ16016555
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. The People of the State Of California, By The City Attorney For The City Of Santa Ana; The City Of Santa Ana v. Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Nayan Ahir; Ravin (Ray) Ahir; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Motel Inc.; Royal Grand Inn, LLC; Royal Grand, Inc.; Hacienda Arzate, Inc.; Humberto Arzategomez; El Tapatio y Antojitos; and Maria Melendez, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202501484014CUMCCJC B. The City of Santa Ana, et al. v. Ahir, et al., California Court of Appeal, State of California Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, Case No. G066179 C. Ravin Ahir; Nayan Ahir; Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Royal Motel, Inc.; Royal Grand, Inc; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Grand Inn, LLC v. City Of Santa Ana; Alvaro Nuñez; Robert Rodriguez; City Of Santa Ana Police Officers Does 17; And Does 810 inclusive,United States District Court (Central District of California); Case No. 8:25cv 02480JVSADS
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 Greg Kruly
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Santa Ana 8U Pony Baseball AllStars for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Jonathan Martinez 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: 3 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
3. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
5. Appoint Giovanni Chavez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Mai Do Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Measure X Oversight Committee for a Partial Term Expiring in December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
7. Proposed City Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report Titled Wildfires Hit Home
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed City response to the Orange County Grand Jury report titled Wildfires Hit Home dated May 19, 2026.
8. Purchase Order Contract with Golden Bell Products Corp for Insecticidal Latex Coating Services for Sewer Manholes (Specification No. 26051) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to Golden Bell Products Corp. for insecticidal latex coating services for an amount not to exceed $100,000, for the oneyear term beginning July 7, 2026, and expiring July 6, 2027, with provision for four, oneyear renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
9. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to CulverNewlin Inc., GM Business Interiors, National Business Furniture, People Space, Pivot Interiors Inc., Quality Office Furnishings, Vari, and Yamada Enterprises for Office Furniture, Installation, and Related Services (Specification No. 23080, 23081, 23082, 23092, 26079) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to include CulverNewlin of Corona, CA and Vari of Coppell, TX to the established list of approved vendors on the aggregate contracts listed below for an initial one (1) year term expiring on June 30, 2027, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year renewal options. The total not to exceed amount will not change.
Vendor Location
CulverNewlin Inc. Corona, CA
GM Business Interiors Riverside, CA
National Business
Furniture Milwaukee, WI
People Space Irvine, CA
Pivot Interiors Inc. Costa Mesa, CA
Quality Office
Furnishings Yorba Linda, CA
Vari Coppell, TX
Yamada Enterprises Huntington Beach, CA
10. Amendment to Agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions for Access and Support Services for iManage Data Management Systems and Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City’s current agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions (“BlueTech”) to increase the nottoexceed amount of compensation to the agreement for use of the iManage Data Management Systems (“iManage”) for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 in the amount of $14,604 to provide additional user licenses and increase the data storage size utilized by the use of the iManage system (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for legal research subscription services in the amount of $167,790 that will commence on July 7, 2026 and will continue through June 30, 2029 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
11. Award of a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $99,990 of spendable fund balance in the Sanitary Sewer Service Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Capital Recovery Charges, Transfer from Fund 056 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Sewer – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 054 and Capital Recovery Charges, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $134,431 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Contract ServicesProfessional expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20262027 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $234,421 in construction funds for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 23/24 Project (No. 266490).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $4,211,250, which includes $3,369,000 for the construction contract, $505,350 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $336,900 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $3,369,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907), for a term beginning July 8, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202639 will be filed for Project No. 266907.
12. Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services Related to Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with County of Orange Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services to formalize the refuse rate stabilization plan associated with the County of Orange Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement for FY 202627 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Lease Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC, to compensate the City $1,151 per month, for the lease of 190 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 7, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027, with provisions for up to four, oneyear extensions, for a total lease agreement amount of $68,862 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
14. Lease Agreement with PGH Wong for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with PGH Wong to compensate the City $9,359 per month, for the lease of approximately 3,284 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 17, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026, with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $163,640 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC to compensate the City $12,091 per month, for the lease of approximately 4,429 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 16, 2026 and expiring July 15, 2027 with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $290,190 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. First Amendment to the Agreements with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc., Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists for Landscape Maintenance Services at City Parks and Facilities (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc, Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists to amend the scope of service to provide landscape maintenance to parks and facilities citywide for the remaining term expiring January 31, 2027 and renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX).
17. Resolution Amending Mabury Park Permit Parking District Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending and superseding the Mabury Park Permit Parking District Resolution 2016042.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016042 RELATED TO THE MABURY PARK PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT
18. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603 – Watermarke Sandpointe MixedUse Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202603 FOR A MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT WITH 400 UNIT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, INCLUDING 20 UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO EXTREMELY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND 13,887 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE (APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with CM Sandpointe, LLC, GH Sandpointe LLC, VMT Sandpointe LLC, and QC Sandpointe LLC, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a 400 unit multifamily residential development, including 20 affordable units (5% of the total units) proposed as affordable to extremely lowincome households, at the property located at 200 East Sandpointe Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Sections 15183 and 15162.
19. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604 – SWC Alton & Raitt Residential Development (2100 West Alton Avenue)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202604 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A 36UNIT SINGLEFAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME AND THREE PROPOSED AS
AFFORDABLE TO MODERATEINCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 WEST ALTON AVENUE (APNS: 41254106 AND 41254110)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with BDC Santa Ana LLC, for a 55year covenant term, for a forsale residential development consisting of a thirtysix (36) unit singlefamily detached residential subdivision, which includes three (3) units designated as affordable to very lowincome and three (3) units affordable to moderateincome households at 2100 West Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines (InFill Development Projects).
20. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS3097 Dissolving the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission
First reading at the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 5
2. Published in the OC Reporter on June 19, 2026.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS3097 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
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2026 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, September 25, 2026.
22. Consider Ballot Measure to Remove Sunset on Local Sales Tax Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution calling for the placement of a measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot to remove the rate reduction and sunset on the local general sales transactions measure in Santa Ana.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT ON THE BALLOT OF A MEASURE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing written arguments for or against the above referenced measure.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
23. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Replace the Current Residential Parking Permit Sticker System with a Hanging Placard System Displayed from a Vehicle’s Rearview Mirror and Take All Necessary Actions to Implement the Transition – Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
24. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Prepare a Resolution in Support of State Legislation to Lower Southern California Edison Rates and Protect Ratepayers and Evaluate Potential Intervention in California Public Utilities Commission Proceedings on Behalf of Santa Ana Residents – Councilmember Jessie Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Agreements for Rotational Tow Services
2. Ordinance Related to Chapter 30
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 30, 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.
7/7/2026
City Council Meeting Agenda
July 7, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Watson v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ16016555
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. The People of the State Of California, By The City Attorney For The City Of Santa Ana; The City Of Santa Ana v. Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Nayan Ahir; Ravin (Ray) Ahir; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Motel Inc.; Royal Grand Inn, LLC; Royal Grand, Inc.; Hacienda Arzate, Inc.; Humberto Arzategomez; El Tapatio y Antojitos; and Maria Melendez, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202501484014CUMCCJC B. The City of Santa Ana, et al. v. Ahir, et al., California Court of Appeal, State of California Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, Case No. G066179 C. Ravin Ahir; Nayan Ahir; Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Royal Motel, Inc.; Royal Grand, Inc; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Grand Inn, LLC v. City Of Santa Ana; Alvaro Nuñez; Robert Rodriguez; City Of Santa Ana Police Officers Does 17; And Does 810 inclusive,United States District Court (Central District of California); Case No. 8:25cv 02480JVSADS
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 Greg Kruly
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Santa Ana 8U Pony Baseball AllStars for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Jonathan Martinez 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: 3 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
3. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
5. Appoint Giovanni Chavez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Mai Do Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Measure X Oversight Committee for a Partial Term Expiring in December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
7. Proposed City Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report Titled Wildfires Hit Home
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed City response to the Orange County Grand Jury report titled Wildfires Hit Home dated May 19, 2026.
8. Purchase Order Contract with Golden Bell Products Corp for Insecticidal Latex Coating Services for Sewer Manholes (Specification No. 26051) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to Golden Bell Products Corp. for insecticidal latex coating services for an amount not to exceed $100,000, for the oneyear term beginning July 7, 2026, and expiring July 6, 2027, with provision for four, oneyear renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
9. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to CulverNewlin Inc., GM Business Interiors, National Business Furniture, People Space, Pivot Interiors Inc., Quality Office Furnishings, Vari, and Yamada Enterprises for Office Furniture, Installation, and Related Services (Specification No. 23080, 23081, 23082, 23092, 26079) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to include CulverNewlin of Corona, CA and Vari of Coppell, TX to the established list of approved vendors on the aggregate contracts listed below for an initial one (1) year term expiring on June 30, 2027, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year renewal options. The total not to exceed amount will not change.
Vendor Location
CulverNewlin Inc. Corona, CA
GM Business Interiors Riverside, CA
National Business
Furniture Milwaukee, WI
People Space Irvine, CA
Pivot Interiors Inc. Costa Mesa, CA
Quality Office
Furnishings Yorba Linda, CA
Vari Coppell, TX
Yamada Enterprises Huntington Beach, CA
10. Amendment to Agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions for Access and Support Services for iManage Data Management Systems and Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City’s current agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions (“BlueTech”) to increase the nottoexceed amount of compensation to the agreement for use of the iManage Data Management Systems (“iManage”) for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 in the amount of $14,604 to provide additional user licenses and increase the data storage size utilized by the use of the iManage system (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for legal research subscription services in the amount of $167,790 that will commence on July 7, 2026 and will continue through June 30, 2029 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
11. Award of a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $99,990 of spendable fund balance in the Sanitary Sewer Service Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Capital Recovery Charges, Transfer from Fund 056 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Sewer – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 054 and Capital Recovery Charges, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $134,431 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Contract ServicesProfessional expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20262027 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $234,421 in construction funds for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 23/24 Project (No. 266490).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $4,211,250, which includes $3,369,000 for the construction contract, $505,350 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $336,900 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $3,369,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907), for a term beginning July 8, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202639 will be filed for Project No. 266907.
12. Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services Related to Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with County of Orange Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services to formalize the refuse rate stabilization plan associated with the County of Orange Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement for FY 202627 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Lease Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC, to compensate the City $1,151 per month, for the lease of 190 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 7, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027, with provisions for up to four, oneyear extensions, for a total lease agreement amount of $68,862 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
14. Lease Agreement with PGH Wong for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with PGH Wong to compensate the City $9,359 per month, for the lease of approximately 3,284 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 17, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026, with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $163,640 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC to compensate the City $12,091 per month, for the lease of approximately 4,429 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 16, 2026 and expiring July 15, 2027 with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $290,190 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. First Amendment to the Agreements with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc., Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists for Landscape Maintenance Services at City Parks and Facilities (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc, Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists to amend the scope of service to provide landscape maintenance to parks and facilities citywide for the remaining term expiring January 31, 2027 and renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX).
17. Resolution Amending Mabury Park Permit Parking District Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending and superseding the Mabury Park Permit Parking District Resolution 2016042.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016042 RELATED TO THE MABURY PARK PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT
18. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603 – Watermarke Sandpointe MixedUse Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202603 FOR A MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT WITH 400 UNIT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, INCLUDING 20 UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO EXTREMELY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND 13,887 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE (APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with CM Sandpointe, LLC, GH Sandpointe LLC, VMT Sandpointe LLC, and QC Sandpointe LLC, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a 400 unit multifamily residential development, including 20 affordable units (5% of the total units) proposed as affordable to extremely lowincome households, at the property located at 200 East Sandpointe Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Sections 15183 and 15162.
19. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604 – SWC Alton & Raitt Residential Development (2100 West Alton Avenue)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202604 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A 36UNIT SINGLEFAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME AND THREE PROPOSED AS
AFFORDABLE TO MODERATEINCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 WEST ALTON AVENUE (APNS: 41254106 AND 41254110)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with BDC Santa Ana LLC, for a 55year covenant term, for a forsale residential development consisting of a thirtysix (36) unit singlefamily detached residential subdivision, which includes three (3) units designated as affordable to very lowincome and three (3) units affordable to moderateincome households at 2100 West Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines (InFill Development Projects).
20. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS3097 Dissolving the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission
First reading at the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 5
2. Published in the OC Reporter on June 19, 2026.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS3097 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
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2026 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, September 25, 2026.
22. Consider Ballot Measure to Remove Sunset on Local Sales Tax Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution calling for the placement of a measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot to remove the rate reduction and sunset on the local general sales transactions measure in Santa Ana.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT ON THE BALLOT OF A MEASURE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing written arguments for or against the above referenced measure.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
23. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Replace the Current Residential Parking Permit Sticker System with a Hanging Placard System Displayed from a Vehicle’s Rearview Mirror and Take All Necessary Actions to Implement the Transition – Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
24. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Prepare a Resolution in Support of State Legislation to Lower Southern California Edison Rates and Protect Ratepayers and Evaluate Potential Intervention in California Public Utilities Commission Proceedings on Behalf of Santa Ana Residents – Councilmember Jessie Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Agreements for Rotational Tow Services
2. Ordinance Related to Chapter 30
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7/7/2026
City Council Meeting Agenda
July 7, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
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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.
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INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Watson v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ16016555
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. The People of the State Of California, By The City Attorney For The City Of Santa Ana; The City Of Santa Ana v. Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Nayan Ahir; Ravin (Ray) Ahir; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Motel Inc.; Royal Grand Inn, LLC; Royal Grand, Inc.; Hacienda Arzate, Inc.; Humberto Arzategomez; El Tapatio y Antojitos; and Maria Melendez, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202501484014CUMCCJC B. The City of Santa Ana, et al. v. Ahir, et al., California Court of Appeal, State of California Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, Case No. G066179 C. Ravin Ahir; Nayan Ahir; Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Royal Motel, Inc.; Royal Grand, Inc; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Grand Inn, LLC v. City Of Santa Ana; Alvaro Nuñez; Robert Rodriguez; City Of Santa Ana Police Officers Does 17; And Does 810 inclusive,United States District Court (Central District of California); Case No. 8:25cv 02480JVSADS
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 Greg Kruly
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Santa Ana 8U Pony Baseball AllStars for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Jonathan Martinez 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: 3 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
3. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
5. Appoint Giovanni Chavez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Mai Do Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Measure X Oversight Committee for a Partial Term Expiring in December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
7. Proposed City Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report Titled Wildfires Hit Home
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed City response to the Orange County Grand Jury report titled Wildfires Hit Home dated May 19, 2026.
8. Purchase Order Contract with Golden Bell Products Corp for Insecticidal Latex Coating Services for Sewer Manholes (Specification No. 26051) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to Golden Bell Products Corp. for insecticidal latex coating services for an amount not to exceed $100,000, for the oneyear term beginning July 7, 2026, and expiring July 6, 2027, with provision for four, oneyear renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
9. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to CulverNewlin Inc., GM Business Interiors, National Business Furniture, People Space, Pivot Interiors Inc., Quality Office Furnishings, Vari, and Yamada Enterprises for Office Furniture, Installation, and Related Services (Specification No. 23080, 23081, 23082, 23092, 26079) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to include CulverNewlin of Corona, CA and Vari of Coppell, TX to the established list of approved vendors on the aggregate contracts listed below for an initial one (1) year term expiring on June 30, 2027, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year renewal options. The total not to exceed amount will not change.
Vendor Location
CulverNewlin Inc. Corona, CA
GM Business Interiors Riverside, CA
National Business
Furniture Milwaukee, WI
People Space Irvine, CA
Pivot Interiors Inc. Costa Mesa, CA
Quality Office
Furnishings Yorba Linda, CA
Vari Coppell, TX
Yamada Enterprises Huntington Beach, CA
10. Amendment to Agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions for Access and Support Services for iManage Data Management Systems and Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City’s current agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions (“BlueTech”) to increase the nottoexceed amount of compensation to the agreement for use of the iManage Data Management Systems (“iManage”) for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 in the amount of $14,604 to provide additional user licenses and increase the data storage size utilized by the use of the iManage system (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for legal research subscription services in the amount of $167,790 that will commence on July 7, 2026 and will continue through June 30, 2029 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
11. Award of a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $99,990 of spendable fund balance in the Sanitary Sewer Service Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Capital Recovery Charges, Transfer from Fund 056 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Sewer – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 054 and Capital Recovery Charges, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $134,431 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Contract ServicesProfessional expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20262027 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $234,421 in construction funds for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 23/24 Project (No. 266490).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $4,211,250, which includes $3,369,000 for the construction contract, $505,350 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $336,900 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $3,369,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907), for a term beginning July 8, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202639 will be filed for Project No. 266907.
12. Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services Related to Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with County of Orange Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services to formalize the refuse rate stabilization plan associated with the County of Orange Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement for FY 202627 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Lease Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC, to compensate the City $1,151 per month, for the lease of 190 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 7, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027, with provisions for up to four, oneyear extensions, for a total lease agreement amount of $68,862 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
14. Lease Agreement with PGH Wong for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with PGH Wong to compensate the City $9,359 per month, for the lease of approximately 3,284 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 17, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026, with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $163,640 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC to compensate the City $12,091 per month, for the lease of approximately 4,429 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 16, 2026 and expiring July 15, 2027 with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $290,190 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. First Amendment to the Agreements with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc., Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists for Landscape Maintenance Services at City Parks and Facilities (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc, Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists to amend the scope of service to provide landscape maintenance to parks and facilities citywide for the remaining term expiring January 31, 2027 and renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX).
17. Resolution Amending Mabury Park Permit Parking District Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending and superseding the Mabury Park Permit Parking District Resolution 2016042.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016042 RELATED TO THE MABURY PARK PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT
18. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603 – Watermarke Sandpointe MixedUse Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202603 FOR A MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT WITH 400 UNIT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, INCLUDING 20 UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO EXTREMELY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND 13,887 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE (APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with CM Sandpointe, LLC, GH Sandpointe LLC, VMT Sandpointe LLC, and QC Sandpointe LLC, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a 400 unit multifamily residential development, including 20 affordable units (5% of the total units) proposed as affordable to extremely lowincome households, at the property located at 200 East Sandpointe Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Sections 15183 and 15162.
19. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604 – SWC Alton & Raitt Residential Development (2100 West Alton Avenue)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202604 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A 36UNIT SINGLEFAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME AND THREE PROPOSED AS
AFFORDABLE TO MODERATEINCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 WEST ALTON AVENUE (APNS: 41254106 AND 41254110)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with BDC Santa Ana LLC, for a 55year covenant term, for a forsale residential development consisting of a thirtysix (36) unit singlefamily detached residential subdivision, which includes three (3) units designated as affordable to very lowincome and three (3) units affordable to moderateincome households at 2100 West Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines (InFill Development Projects).
20. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS3097 Dissolving the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission
First reading at the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 5
2. Published in the OC Reporter on June 19, 2026.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS3097 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
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2026 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, September 25, 2026.
22. Consider Ballot Measure to Remove Sunset on Local Sales Tax Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution calling for the placement of a measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot to remove the rate reduction and sunset on the local general sales transactions measure in Santa Ana.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT ON THE BALLOT OF A MEASURE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing written arguments for or against the above referenced measure.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
23. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Replace the Current Residential Parking Permit Sticker System with a Hanging Placard System Displayed from a Vehicle’s Rearview Mirror and Take All Necessary Actions to Implement the Transition – Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
24. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Prepare a Resolution in Support of State Legislation to Lower Southern California Edison Rates and Protect Ratepayers and Evaluate Potential Intervention in California Public Utilities Commission Proceedings on Behalf of Santa Ana Residents – Councilmember Jessie Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Agreements for Rotational Tow Services
2. Ordinance Related to Chapter 30
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7/7/2026
City Council Meeting Agenda
July 7, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Watson v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ16016555
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. The People of the State Of California, By The City Attorney For The City Of Santa Ana; The City Of Santa Ana v. Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Nayan Ahir; Ravin (Ray) Ahir; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Motel Inc.; Royal Grand Inn, LLC; Royal Grand, Inc.; Hacienda Arzate, Inc.; Humberto Arzategomez; El Tapatio y Antojitos; and Maria Melendez, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202501484014CUMCCJC B. The City of Santa Ana, et al. v. Ahir, et al., California Court of Appeal, State of California Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, Case No. G066179 C. Ravin Ahir; Nayan Ahir; Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Royal Motel, Inc.; Royal Grand, Inc; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Grand Inn, LLC v. City Of Santa Ana; Alvaro Nuñez; Robert Rodriguez; City Of Santa Ana Police Officers Does 17; And Does 810 inclusive,United States District Court (Central District of California); Case No. 8:25cv 02480JVSADS
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 Greg Kruly
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Santa Ana 8U Pony Baseball AllStars for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Jonathan Martinez 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: 3 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
3. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
5. Appoint Giovanni Chavez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Mai Do Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Measure X Oversight Committee for a Partial Term Expiring in December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
7. Proposed City Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report Titled Wildfires Hit Home
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed City response to the Orange County Grand Jury report titled Wildfires Hit Home dated May 19, 2026.
8. Purchase Order Contract with Golden Bell Products Corp for Insecticidal Latex Coating Services for Sewer Manholes (Specification No. 26051) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to Golden Bell Products Corp. for insecticidal latex coating services for an amount not to exceed $100,000, for the oneyear term beginning July 7, 2026, and expiring July 6, 2027, with provision for four, oneyear renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
9. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to CulverNewlin Inc., GM Business Interiors, National Business Furniture, People Space, Pivot Interiors Inc., Quality Office Furnishings, Vari, and Yamada Enterprises for Office Furniture, Installation, and Related Services (Specification No. 23080, 23081, 23082, 23092, 26079) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to include CulverNewlin of Corona, CA and Vari of Coppell, TX to the established list of approved vendors on the aggregate contracts listed below for an initial one (1) year term expiring on June 30, 2027, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year renewal options. The total not to exceed amount will not change.
Vendor Location
CulverNewlin Inc. Corona, CA
GM Business Interiors Riverside, CA
National Business
Furniture Milwaukee, WI
People Space Irvine, CA
Pivot Interiors Inc. Costa Mesa, CA
Quality Office
Furnishings Yorba Linda, CA
Vari Coppell, TX
Yamada Enterprises Huntington Beach, CA
10. Amendment to Agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions for Access and Support Services for iManage Data Management Systems and Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City’s current agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions (“BlueTech”) to increase the nottoexceed amount of compensation to the agreement for use of the iManage Data Management Systems (“iManage”) for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 in the amount of $14,604 to provide additional user licenses and increase the data storage size utilized by the use of the iManage system (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for legal research subscription services in the amount of $167,790 that will commence on July 7, 2026 and will continue through June 30, 2029 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
11. Award of a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $99,990 of spendable fund balance in the Sanitary Sewer Service Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Capital Recovery Charges, Transfer from Fund 056 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Sewer – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 054 and Capital Recovery Charges, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $134,431 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Contract ServicesProfessional expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20262027 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $234,421 in construction funds for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 23/24 Project (No. 266490).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $4,211,250, which includes $3,369,000 for the construction contract, $505,350 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $336,900 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $3,369,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907), for a term beginning July 8, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202639 will be filed for Project No. 266907.
12. Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services Related to Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with County of Orange Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services to formalize the refuse rate stabilization plan associated with the County of Orange Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement for FY 202627 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Lease Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC, to compensate the City $1,151 per month, for the lease of 190 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 7, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027, with provisions for up to four, oneyear extensions, for a total lease agreement amount of $68,862 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
14. Lease Agreement with PGH Wong for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with PGH Wong to compensate the City $9,359 per month, for the lease of approximately 3,284 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 17, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026, with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $163,640 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC to compensate the City $12,091 per month, for the lease of approximately 4,429 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 16, 2026 and expiring July 15, 2027 with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $290,190 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. First Amendment to the Agreements with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc., Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists for Landscape Maintenance Services at City Parks and Facilities (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc, Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists to amend the scope of service to provide landscape maintenance to parks and facilities citywide for the remaining term expiring January 31, 2027 and renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX).
17. Resolution Amending Mabury Park Permit Parking District Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending and superseding the Mabury Park Permit Parking District Resolution 2016042.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016042 RELATED TO THE MABURY PARK PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT
18. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603 – Watermarke Sandpointe MixedUse Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202603 FOR A MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT WITH 400 UNIT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, INCLUDING 20 UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO EXTREMELY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND 13,887 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE (APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with CM Sandpointe, LLC, GH Sandpointe LLC, VMT Sandpointe LLC, and QC Sandpointe LLC, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a 400 unit multifamily residential development, including 20 affordable units (5% of the total units) proposed as affordable to extremely lowincome households, at the property located at 200 East Sandpointe Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Sections 15183 and 15162.
19. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604 – SWC Alton & Raitt Residential Development (2100 West Alton Avenue)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202604 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A 36UNIT SINGLEFAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME AND THREE PROPOSED AS
AFFORDABLE TO MODERATEINCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 WEST ALTON AVENUE (APNS: 41254106 AND 41254110)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with BDC Santa Ana LLC, for a 55year covenant term, for a forsale residential development consisting of a thirtysix (36) unit singlefamily detached residential subdivision, which includes three (3) units designated as affordable to very lowincome and three (3) units affordable to moderateincome households at 2100 West Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines (InFill Development Projects).
20. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS3097 Dissolving the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission
First reading at the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 5
2. Published in the OC Reporter on June 19, 2026.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS3097 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
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2026 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, September 25, 2026.
22. Consider Ballot Measure to Remove Sunset on Local Sales Tax Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution calling for the placement of a measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot to remove the rate reduction and sunset on the local general sales transactions measure in Santa Ana.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT ON THE BALLOT OF A MEASURE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing written arguments for or against the above referenced measure.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
23. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Replace the Current Residential Parking Permit Sticker System with a Hanging Placard System Displayed from a Vehicle’s Rearview Mirror and Take All Necessary Actions to Implement the Transition – Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
24. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Prepare a Resolution in Support of State Legislation to Lower Southern California Edison Rates and Protect Ratepayers and Evaluate Potential Intervention in California Public Utilities Commission Proceedings on Behalf of Santa Ana Residents – Councilmember Jessie Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Agreements for Rotational Tow Services
2. Ordinance Related to Chapter 30
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7/7/2026
City Council Meeting Agenda
July 7, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Watson v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ16016555
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. The People of the State Of California, By The City Attorney For The City Of Santa Ana; The City Of Santa Ana v. Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Nayan Ahir; Ravin (Ray) Ahir; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Motel Inc.; Royal Grand Inn, LLC; Royal Grand, Inc.; Hacienda Arzate, Inc.; Humberto Arzategomez; El Tapatio y Antojitos; and Maria Melendez, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202501484014CUMCCJC B. The City of Santa Ana, et al. v. Ahir, et al., California Court of Appeal, State of California Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, Case No. G066179 C. Ravin Ahir; Nayan Ahir; Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Royal Motel, Inc.; Royal Grand, Inc; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Grand Inn, LLC v. City Of Santa Ana; Alvaro Nuñez; Robert Rodriguez; City Of Santa Ana Police Officers Does 17; And Does 810 inclusive,United States District Court (Central District of California); Case No. 8:25cv 02480JVSADS
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 Greg Kruly
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Santa Ana 8U Pony Baseball AllStars for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Jonathan Martinez 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: 3 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
3. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
5. Appoint Giovanni Chavez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Mai Do Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Measure X Oversight Committee for a Partial Term Expiring in December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
7. Proposed City Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report Titled Wildfires Hit Home
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed City response to the Orange County Grand Jury report titled Wildfires Hit Home dated May 19, 2026.
8. Purchase Order Contract with Golden Bell Products Corp for Insecticidal Latex Coating Services for Sewer Manholes (Specification No. 26051) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to Golden Bell Products Corp. for insecticidal latex coating services for an amount not to exceed $100,000, for the oneyear term beginning July 7, 2026, and expiring July 6, 2027, with provision for four, oneyear renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
9. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to CulverNewlin Inc., GM Business Interiors, National Business Furniture, People Space, Pivot Interiors Inc., Quality Office Furnishings, Vari, and Yamada Enterprises for Office Furniture, Installation, and Related Services (Specification No. 23080, 23081, 23082, 23092, 26079) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to include CulverNewlin of Corona, CA and Vari of Coppell, TX to the established list of approved vendors on the aggregate contracts listed below for an initial one (1) year term expiring on June 30, 2027, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year renewal options. The total not to exceed amount will not change.
Vendor Location
CulverNewlin Inc. Corona, CA
GM Business Interiors Riverside, CA
National Business
Furniture Milwaukee, WI
People Space Irvine, CA
Pivot Interiors Inc. Costa Mesa, CA
Quality Office
Furnishings Yorba Linda, CA
Vari Coppell, TX
Yamada Enterprises Huntington Beach, CA
10. Amendment to Agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions for Access and Support Services for iManage Data Management Systems and Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City’s current agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions (“BlueTech”) to increase the nottoexceed amount of compensation to the agreement for use of the iManage Data Management Systems (“iManage”) for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 in the amount of $14,604 to provide additional user licenses and increase the data storage size utilized by the use of the iManage system (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for legal research subscription services in the amount of $167,790 that will commence on July 7, 2026 and will continue through June 30, 2029 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
11. Award of a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $99,990 of spendable fund balance in the Sanitary Sewer Service Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Capital Recovery Charges, Transfer from Fund 056 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Sewer – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 054 and Capital Recovery Charges, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $134,431 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Contract ServicesProfessional expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20262027 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $234,421 in construction funds for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 23/24 Project (No. 266490).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $4,211,250, which includes $3,369,000 for the construction contract, $505,350 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $336,900 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $3,369,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907), for a term beginning July 8, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202639 will be filed for Project No. 266907.
12. Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services Related to Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with County of Orange Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services to formalize the refuse rate stabilization plan associated with the County of Orange Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement for FY 202627 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Lease Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC, to compensate the City $1,151 per month, for the lease of 190 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 7, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027, with provisions for up to four, oneyear extensions, for a total lease agreement amount of $68,862 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
14. Lease Agreement with PGH Wong for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with PGH Wong to compensate the City $9,359 per month, for the lease of approximately 3,284 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 17, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026, with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $163,640 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC to compensate the City $12,091 per month, for the lease of approximately 4,429 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 16, 2026 and expiring July 15, 2027 with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $290,190 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. First Amendment to the Agreements with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc., Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists for Landscape Maintenance Services at City Parks and Facilities (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc, Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists to amend the scope of service to provide landscape maintenance to parks and facilities citywide for the remaining term expiring January 31, 2027 and renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX).
17. Resolution Amending Mabury Park Permit Parking District Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending and superseding the Mabury Park Permit Parking District Resolution 2016042.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016042 RELATED TO THE MABURY PARK PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT
18. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603 – Watermarke Sandpointe MixedUse Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202603 FOR A MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT WITH 400 UNIT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, INCLUDING 20 UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO EXTREMELY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND 13,887 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE (APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with CM Sandpointe, LLC, GH Sandpointe LLC, VMT Sandpointe LLC, and QC Sandpointe LLC, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a 400 unit multifamily residential development, including 20 affordable units (5% of the total units) proposed as affordable to extremely lowincome households, at the property located at 200 East Sandpointe Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Sections 15183 and 15162.
19. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604 – SWC Alton & Raitt Residential Development (2100 West Alton Avenue)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202604 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A 36UNIT SINGLEFAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME AND THREE PROPOSED AS
AFFORDABLE TO MODERATEINCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 WEST ALTON AVENUE (APNS: 41254106 AND 41254110)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with BDC Santa Ana LLC, for a 55year covenant term, for a forsale residential development consisting of a thirtysix (36) unit singlefamily detached residential subdivision, which includes three (3) units designated as affordable to very lowincome and three (3) units affordable to moderateincome households at 2100 West Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines (InFill Development Projects).
20. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS3097 Dissolving the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission
First reading at the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 5
2. Published in the OC Reporter on June 19, 2026.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS3097 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
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2026 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, September 25, 2026.
22. Consider Ballot Measure to Remove Sunset on Local Sales Tax Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution calling for the placement of a measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot to remove the rate reduction and sunset on the local general sales transactions measure in Santa Ana.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT ON THE BALLOT OF A MEASURE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing written arguments for or against the above referenced measure.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
23. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Replace the Current Residential Parking Permit Sticker System with a Hanging Placard System Displayed from a Vehicle’s Rearview Mirror and Take All Necessary Actions to Implement the Transition – Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
24. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Prepare a Resolution in Support of State Legislation to Lower Southern California Edison Rates and Protect Ratepayers and Evaluate Potential Intervention in California Public Utilities Commission Proceedings on Behalf of Santa Ana Residents – Councilmember Jessie Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Agreements for Rotational Tow Services
2. Ordinance Related to Chapter 30
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 30, 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.
7/7/2026
City Council Meeting Agenda
July 7, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Watson v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ16016555
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. The People of the State Of California, By The City Attorney For The City Of Santa Ana; The City Of Santa Ana v. Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Nayan Ahir; Ravin (Ray) Ahir; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Motel Inc.; Royal Grand Inn, LLC; Royal Grand, Inc.; Hacienda Arzate, Inc.; Humberto Arzategomez; El Tapatio y Antojitos; and Maria Melendez, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202501484014CUMCCJC B. The City of Santa Ana, et al. v. Ahir, et al., California Court of Appeal, State of California Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, Case No. G066179 C. Ravin Ahir; Nayan Ahir; Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Royal Motel, Inc.; Royal Grand, Inc; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Grand Inn, LLC v. City Of Santa Ana; Alvaro Nuñez; Robert Rodriguez; City Of Santa Ana Police Officers Does 17; And Does 810 inclusive,United States District Court (Central District of California); Case No. 8:25cv 02480JVSADS
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 Greg Kruly
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Santa Ana 8U Pony Baseball AllStars for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Jonathan Martinez 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: 3 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
3. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
5. Appoint Giovanni Chavez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Mai Do Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Measure X Oversight Committee for a Partial Term Expiring in December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
7. Proposed City Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report Titled Wildfires Hit Home
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed City response to the Orange County Grand Jury report titled Wildfires Hit Home dated May 19, 2026.
8. Purchase Order Contract with Golden Bell Products Corp for Insecticidal Latex Coating Services for Sewer Manholes (Specification No. 26051) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to Golden Bell Products Corp. for insecticidal latex coating services for an amount not to exceed $100,000, for the oneyear term beginning July 7, 2026, and expiring July 6, 2027, with provision for four, oneyear renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
9. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to CulverNewlin Inc., GM Business Interiors, National Business Furniture, People Space, Pivot Interiors Inc., Quality Office Furnishings, Vari, and Yamada Enterprises for Office Furniture, Installation, and Related Services (Specification No. 23080, 23081, 23082, 23092, 26079) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to include CulverNewlin of Corona, CA and Vari of Coppell, TX to the established list of approved vendors on the aggregate contracts listed below for an initial one (1) year term expiring on June 30, 2027, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year renewal options. The total not to exceed amount will not change.
Vendor Location
CulverNewlin Inc. Corona, CA
GM Business Interiors Riverside, CA
National Business
Furniture Milwaukee, WI
People Space Irvine, CA
Pivot Interiors Inc. Costa Mesa, CA
Quality Office
Furnishings Yorba Linda, CA
Vari Coppell, TX
Yamada Enterprises Huntington Beach, CA
10. Amendment to Agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions for Access and Support Services for iManage Data Management Systems and Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City’s current agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions (“BlueTech”) to increase the nottoexceed amount of compensation to the agreement for use of the iManage Data Management Systems (“iManage”) for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 in the amount of $14,604 to provide additional user licenses and increase the data storage size utilized by the use of the iManage system (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for legal research subscription services in the amount of $167,790 that will commence on July 7, 2026 and will continue through June 30, 2029 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
11. Award of a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $99,990 of spendable fund balance in the Sanitary Sewer Service Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Capital Recovery Charges, Transfer from Fund 056 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Sewer – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 054 and Capital Recovery Charges, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $134,431 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Contract ServicesProfessional expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20262027 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $234,421 in construction funds for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 23/24 Project (No. 266490).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $4,211,250, which includes $3,369,000 for the construction contract, $505,350 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $336,900 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $3,369,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907), for a term beginning July 8, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202639 will be filed for Project No. 266907.
12. Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services Related to Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with County of Orange Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services to formalize the refuse rate stabilization plan associated with the County of Orange Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement for FY 202627 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Lease Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC, to compensate the City $1,151 per month, for the lease of 190 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 7, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027, with provisions for up to four, oneyear extensions, for a total lease agreement amount of $68,862 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
14. Lease Agreement with PGH Wong for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with PGH Wong to compensate the City $9,359 per month, for the lease of approximately 3,284 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 17, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026, with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $163,640 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC to compensate the City $12,091 per month, for the lease of approximately 4,429 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 16, 2026 and expiring July 15, 2027 with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $290,190 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. First Amendment to the Agreements with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc., Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists for Landscape Maintenance Services at City Parks and Facilities (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc, Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists to amend the scope of service to provide landscape maintenance to parks and facilities citywide for the remaining term expiring January 31, 2027 and renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX).
17. Resolution Amending Mabury Park Permit Parking District Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending and superseding the Mabury Park Permit Parking District Resolution 2016042.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016042 RELATED TO THE MABURY PARK PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT
18. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603 – Watermarke Sandpointe MixedUse Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202603 FOR A MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT WITH 400 UNIT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, INCLUDING 20 UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO EXTREMELY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND 13,887 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE (APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with CM Sandpointe, LLC, GH Sandpointe LLC, VMT Sandpointe LLC, and QC Sandpointe LLC, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a 400 unit multifamily residential development, including 20 affordable units (5% of the total units) proposed as affordable to extremely lowincome households, at the property located at 200 East Sandpointe Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Sections 15183 and 15162.
19. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604 – SWC Alton & Raitt Residential Development (2100 West Alton Avenue)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202604 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A 36UNIT SINGLEFAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME AND THREE PROPOSED AS
AFFORDABLE TO MODERATEINCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 WEST ALTON AVENUE (APNS: 41254106 AND 41254110)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with BDC Santa Ana LLC, for a 55year covenant term, for a forsale residential development consisting of a thirtysix (36) unit singlefamily detached residential subdivision, which includes three (3) units designated as affordable to very lowincome and three (3) units affordable to moderateincome households at 2100 West Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines (InFill Development Projects).
20. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS3097 Dissolving the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission
First reading at the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 5
2. Published in the OC Reporter on June 19, 2026.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS3097 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
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2026 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, September 25, 2026.
22. Consider Ballot Measure to Remove Sunset on Local Sales Tax Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution calling for the placement of a measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot to remove the rate reduction and sunset on the local general sales transactions measure in Santa Ana.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT ON THE BALLOT OF A MEASURE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing written arguments for or against the above referenced measure.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
23. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Replace the Current Residential Parking Permit Sticker System with a Hanging Placard System Displayed from a Vehicle’s Rearview Mirror and Take All Necessary Actions to Implement the Transition – Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
24. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Prepare a Resolution in Support of State Legislation to Lower Southern California Edison Rates and Protect Ratepayers and Evaluate Potential Intervention in California Public Utilities Commission Proceedings on Behalf of Santa Ana Residents – Councilmember Jessie Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Agreements for Rotational Tow Services
2. Ordinance Related to Chapter 30
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 30, 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.
7/7/2026
City Council Meeting Agenda
July 7, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Watson v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ16016555
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. The People of the State Of California, By The City Attorney For The City Of Santa Ana; The City Of Santa Ana v. Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Nayan Ahir; Ravin (Ray) Ahir; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Motel Inc.; Royal Grand Inn, LLC; Royal Grand, Inc.; Hacienda Arzate, Inc.; Humberto Arzategomez; El Tapatio y Antojitos; and Maria Melendez, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202501484014CUMCCJC B. The City of Santa Ana, et al. v. Ahir, et al., California Court of Appeal, State of California Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, Case No. G066179 C. Ravin Ahir; Nayan Ahir; Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Royal Motel, Inc.; Royal Grand, Inc; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Grand Inn, LLC v. City Of Santa Ana; Alvaro Nuñez; Robert Rodriguez; City Of Santa Ana Police Officers Does 17; And Does 810 inclusive,United States District Court (Central District of California); Case No. 8:25cv 02480JVSADS
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 Greg Kruly
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Santa Ana 8U Pony Baseball AllStars for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Jonathan Martinez 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: 3 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
3. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
5. Appoint Giovanni Chavez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Mai Do Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Measure X Oversight Committee for a Partial Term Expiring in December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
7. Proposed City Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report Titled Wildfires Hit Home
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed City response to the Orange County Grand Jury report titled Wildfires Hit Home dated May 19, 2026.
8. Purchase Order Contract with Golden Bell Products Corp for Insecticidal Latex Coating Services for Sewer Manholes (Specification No. 26051) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to Golden Bell Products Corp. for insecticidal latex coating services for an amount not to exceed $100,000, for the oneyear term beginning July 7, 2026, and expiring July 6, 2027, with provision for four, oneyear renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
9. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to CulverNewlin Inc., GM Business Interiors, National Business Furniture, People Space, Pivot Interiors Inc., Quality Office Furnishings, Vari, and Yamada Enterprises for Office Furniture, Installation, and Related Services (Specification No. 23080, 23081, 23082, 23092, 26079) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to include CulverNewlin of Corona, CA and Vari of Coppell, TX to the established list of approved vendors on the aggregate contracts listed below for an initial one (1) year term expiring on June 30, 2027, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year renewal options. The total not to exceed amount will not change.
Vendor Location
CulverNewlin Inc. Corona, CA
GM Business Interiors Riverside, CA
National Business
Furniture Milwaukee, WI
People Space Irvine, CA
Pivot Interiors Inc. Costa Mesa, CA
Quality Office
Furnishings Yorba Linda, CA
Vari Coppell, TX
Yamada Enterprises Huntington Beach, CA
10. Amendment to Agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions for Access and Support Services for iManage Data Management Systems and Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City’s current agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions (“BlueTech”) to increase the nottoexceed amount of compensation to the agreement for use of the iManage Data Management Systems (“iManage”) for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 in the amount of $14,604 to provide additional user licenses and increase the data storage size utilized by the use of the iManage system (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for legal research subscription services in the amount of $167,790 that will commence on July 7, 2026 and will continue through June 30, 2029 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
11. Award of a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $99,990 of spendable fund balance in the Sanitary Sewer Service Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Capital Recovery Charges, Transfer from Fund 056 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Sewer – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 054 and Capital Recovery Charges, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $134,431 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Contract ServicesProfessional expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20262027 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $234,421 in construction funds for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 23/24 Project (No. 266490).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $4,211,250, which includes $3,369,000 for the construction contract, $505,350 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $336,900 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $3,369,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907), for a term beginning July 8, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202639 will be filed for Project No. 266907.
12. Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services Related to Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with County of Orange Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services to formalize the refuse rate stabilization plan associated with the County of Orange Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement for FY 202627 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Lease Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC, to compensate the City $1,151 per month, for the lease of 190 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 7, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027, with provisions for up to four, oneyear extensions, for a total lease agreement amount of $68,862 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
14. Lease Agreement with PGH Wong for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with PGH Wong to compensate the City $9,359 per month, for the lease of approximately 3,284 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 17, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026, with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $163,640 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC to compensate the City $12,091 per month, for the lease of approximately 4,429 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 16, 2026 and expiring July 15, 2027 with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $290,190 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. First Amendment to the Agreements with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc., Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists for Landscape Maintenance Services at City Parks and Facilities (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc, Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists to amend the scope of service to provide landscape maintenance to parks and facilities citywide for the remaining term expiring January 31, 2027 and renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX).
17. Resolution Amending Mabury Park Permit Parking District Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending and superseding the Mabury Park Permit Parking District Resolution 2016042.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016042 RELATED TO THE MABURY PARK PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT
18. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603 – Watermarke Sandpointe MixedUse Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202603 FOR A MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT WITH 400 UNIT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, INCLUDING 20 UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO EXTREMELY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND 13,887 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE (APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with CM Sandpointe, LLC, GH Sandpointe LLC, VMT Sandpointe LLC, and QC Sandpointe LLC, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a 400 unit multifamily residential development, including 20 affordable units (5% of the total units) proposed as affordable to extremely lowincome households, at the property located at 200 East Sandpointe Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Sections 15183 and 15162.
19. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604 – SWC Alton & Raitt Residential Development (2100 West Alton Avenue)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202604 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A 36UNIT SINGLEFAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME AND THREE PROPOSED AS
AFFORDABLE TO MODERATEINCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 WEST ALTON AVENUE (APNS: 41254106 AND 41254110)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with BDC Santa Ana LLC, for a 55year covenant term, for a forsale residential development consisting of a thirtysix (36) unit singlefamily detached residential subdivision, which includes three (3) units designated as affordable to very lowincome and three (3) units affordable to moderateincome households at 2100 West Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines (InFill Development Projects).
20. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS3097 Dissolving the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission
First reading at the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 5
2. Published in the OC Reporter on June 19, 2026.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS3097 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
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2026 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, September 25, 2026.
22. Consider Ballot Measure to Remove Sunset on Local Sales Tax Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution calling for the placement of a measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot to remove the rate reduction and sunset on the local general sales transactions measure in Santa Ana.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT ON THE BALLOT OF A MEASURE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing written arguments for or against the above referenced measure.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
23. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Replace the Current Residential Parking Permit Sticker System with a Hanging Placard System Displayed from a Vehicle’s Rearview Mirror and Take All Necessary Actions to Implement the Transition – Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
24. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Prepare a Resolution in Support of State Legislation to Lower Southern California Edison Rates and Protect Ratepayers and Evaluate Potential Intervention in California Public Utilities Commission Proceedings on Behalf of Santa Ana Residents – Councilmember Jessie Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Agreements for Rotational Tow Services
2. Ordinance Related to Chapter 30
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 30, 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.
7/7/2026
City Council Meeting Agenda
July 7, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Watson v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ16016555
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. The People of the State Of California, By The City Attorney For The City Of Santa Ana; The City Of Santa Ana v. Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Nayan Ahir; Ravin (Ray) Ahir; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Motel Inc.; Royal Grand Inn, LLC; Royal Grand, Inc.; Hacienda Arzate, Inc.; Humberto Arzategomez; El Tapatio y Antojitos; and Maria Melendez, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202501484014CUMCCJC B. The City of Santa Ana, et al. v. Ahir, et al., California Court of Appeal, State of California Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, Case No. G066179 C. Ravin Ahir; Nayan Ahir; Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Royal Motel, Inc.; Royal Grand, Inc; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Grand Inn, LLC v. City Of Santa Ana; Alvaro Nuñez; Robert Rodriguez; City Of Santa Ana Police Officers Does 17; And Does 810 inclusive,United States District Court (Central District of California); Case No. 8:25cv 02480JVSADS
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 Greg Kruly
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Santa Ana 8U Pony Baseball AllStars for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Jonathan Martinez 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: 3 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
3. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
5. Appoint Giovanni Chavez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Mai Do Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Measure X Oversight Committee for a Partial Term Expiring in December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
7. Proposed City Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report Titled Wildfires Hit Home
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed City response to the Orange County Grand Jury report titled Wildfires Hit Home dated May 19, 2026.
8. Purchase Order Contract with Golden Bell Products Corp for Insecticidal Latex Coating Services for Sewer Manholes (Specification No. 26051) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to Golden Bell Products Corp. for insecticidal latex coating services for an amount not to exceed $100,000, for the oneyear term beginning July 7, 2026, and expiring July 6, 2027, with provision for four, oneyear renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
9. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to CulverNewlin Inc., GM Business Interiors, National Business Furniture, People Space, Pivot Interiors Inc., Quality Office Furnishings, Vari, and Yamada Enterprises for Office Furniture, Installation, and Related Services (Specification No. 23080, 23081, 23082, 23092, 26079) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to include CulverNewlin of Corona, CA and Vari of Coppell, TX to the established list of approved vendors on the aggregate contracts listed below for an initial one (1) year term expiring on June 30, 2027, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year renewal options. The total not to exceed amount will not change.
Vendor Location
CulverNewlin Inc. Corona, CA
GM Business Interiors Riverside, CA
National Business
Furniture Milwaukee, WI
People Space Irvine, CA
Pivot Interiors Inc. Costa Mesa, CA
Quality Office
Furnishings Yorba Linda, CA
Vari Coppell, TX
Yamada Enterprises Huntington Beach, CA
10. Amendment to Agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions for Access and Support Services for iManage Data Management Systems and Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City’s current agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions (“BlueTech”) to increase the nottoexceed amount of compensation to the agreement for use of the iManage Data Management Systems (“iManage”) for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 in the amount of $14,604 to provide additional user licenses and increase the data storage size utilized by the use of the iManage system (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for legal research subscription services in the amount of $167,790 that will commence on July 7, 2026 and will continue through June 30, 2029 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
11. Award of a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $99,990 of spendable fund balance in the Sanitary Sewer Service Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Capital Recovery Charges, Transfer from Fund 056 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Sewer – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 054 and Capital Recovery Charges, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $134,431 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Contract ServicesProfessional expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20262027 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $234,421 in construction funds for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 23/24 Project (No. 266490).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $4,211,250, which includes $3,369,000 for the construction contract, $505,350 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $336,900 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $3,369,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907), for a term beginning July 8, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202639 will be filed for Project No. 266907.
12. Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services Related to Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with County of Orange Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services to formalize the refuse rate stabilization plan associated with the County of Orange Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement for FY 202627 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Lease Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC, to compensate the City $1,151 per month, for the lease of 190 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 7, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027, with provisions for up to four, oneyear extensions, for a total lease agreement amount of $68,862 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
14. Lease Agreement with PGH Wong for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with PGH Wong to compensate the City $9,359 per month, for the lease of approximately 3,284 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 17, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026, with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $163,640 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC to compensate the City $12,091 per month, for the lease of approximately 4,429 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 16, 2026 and expiring July 15, 2027 with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $290,190 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. First Amendment to the Agreements with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc., Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists for Landscape Maintenance Services at City Parks and Facilities (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc, Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists to amend the scope of service to provide landscape maintenance to parks and facilities citywide for the remaining term expiring January 31, 2027 and renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX).
17. Resolution Amending Mabury Park Permit Parking District Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending and superseding the Mabury Park Permit Parking District Resolution 2016042.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016042 RELATED TO THE MABURY PARK PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT
18. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603 – Watermarke Sandpointe MixedUse Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202603 FOR A MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT WITH 400 UNIT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, INCLUDING 20 UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO EXTREMELY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND 13,887 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE (APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with CM Sandpointe, LLC, GH Sandpointe LLC, VMT Sandpointe LLC, and QC Sandpointe LLC, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a 400 unit multifamily residential development, including 20 affordable units (5% of the total units) proposed as affordable to extremely lowincome households, at the property located at 200 East Sandpointe Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Sections 15183 and 15162.
19. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604 – SWC Alton & Raitt Residential Development (2100 West Alton Avenue)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202604 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A 36UNIT SINGLEFAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME AND THREE PROPOSED AS
AFFORDABLE TO MODERATEINCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 WEST ALTON AVENUE (APNS: 41254106 AND 41254110)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with BDC Santa Ana LLC, for a 55year covenant term, for a forsale residential development consisting of a thirtysix (36) unit singlefamily detached residential subdivision, which includes three (3) units designated as affordable to very lowincome and three (3) units affordable to moderateincome households at 2100 West Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines (InFill Development Projects).
20. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS3097 Dissolving the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission
First reading at the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 5
2. Published in the OC Reporter on June 19, 2026.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS3097 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
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2026 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, September 25, 2026.
22. Consider Ballot Measure to Remove Sunset on Local Sales Tax Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution calling for the placement of a measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot to remove the rate reduction and sunset on the local general sales transactions measure in Santa Ana.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT ON THE BALLOT OF A MEASURE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing written arguments for or against the above referenced measure.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
23. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Replace the Current Residential Parking Permit Sticker System with a Hanging Placard System Displayed from a Vehicle’s Rearview Mirror and Take All Necessary Actions to Implement the Transition – Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
24. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Prepare a Resolution in Support of State Legislation to Lower Southern California Edison Rates and Protect Ratepayers and Evaluate Potential Intervention in California Public Utilities Commission Proceedings on Behalf of Santa Ana Residents – Councilmember Jessie Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Agreements for Rotational Tow Services
2. Ordinance Related to Chapter 30
POSTING STATEMENT: On June 30, 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.
7/7/2026
City Council Meeting Agenda
July 7, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
PUBLIC COMMENTS – Members of the public who wish to address the City Council on closed session items, items on the regular agenda, or on matters which are not on the agenda but are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council, may do so by one of the following ways:
MAILING OPTION written communications – Public comments may be mailed to:
Office of the City Clerk, 20 Civic Center Plaza M30, Santa Ana, CA 92701. All written communications received via mail two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
SENDING EMAIL OPTION – Public comments may be sent via email to the City Clerk’s office at eComment@santaana.org. Please note the agenda item you are commenting on in the subject line of the email. All emails received two (2) hours before the scheduled start of the meeting will be distributed to the City Council and imaged into the City’s document archive system which is available for public review.
LIVE VIRTUAL OPTION – As a courtesy, members of the public may provide live comments during the meeting by Zoom or Conference Call. To join by Zoom click on or type the following address into your web browser
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/315965149. To join the Conference Call: Dial (669) 900 9128 and enter MEETING ID: 315 965 149#. You will be prompted by the City Clerk when it is time for a: i) closed session item, ii) agenda/general comments, iii) public hearing item, iv) special agenda item, or v) for Housing Authority item. You may request to speak by dialing *9 from your phone or you may virtually raise your hand from Zoom.
After the Clerk confirms the last three digits of the caller’s phone number or Zoom ID and unmutes them, the caller must press *6 or microphone icon to speak. Callers are encouraged, but not required, to identify themselves by name. Each caller will be provided three (3) minutes to speak, unless due to the number of speakers wanting to speak a decision is made to provide a different amount of time to speak.
INPERSON OPTION Members of the public can provide inperson comments at the podium in the Council Chamber. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend the meeting inperson. Public comments are limited to three (3) minutes per speaker, unless a different time is announced by the presiding chair. Speakers who wish to address the Council must do so by submitting a “Request to Speak” card by 4:00 p.m. for Closed Session items and by 5:45 p.m. for all other designated public comment periods as listed below. Cards will not be accepted after the Public Comment Session begins without the permission of the presiding chair.
The following designated public comment periods are:
1. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS – You can provide live comments on closed session items by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand BY 4:00 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 4:00 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
2. LIVE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS AND NONAGENDA ITEMS (GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT) – You can provide comments by joining Zoom or the Conference Call as described in the LIVE or INPERSON PUBLIC COMMENTS OPTION above. Speaker queue will open at 3:30 p.m. YOU MUST JOIN ZOOM OR THE CONFERENCE CALL and raise your hand PRIOR TO 5:45 p.m. Speakers who are not in the speaker queue with their hand raised by 5:45 p.m. will not be permitted to speak.
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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Watson v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ16016555
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. The People of the State Of California, By The City Attorney For The City Of Santa Ana; The City Of Santa Ana v. Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Nayan Ahir; Ravin (Ray) Ahir; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Motel Inc.; Royal Grand Inn, LLC; Royal Grand, Inc.; Hacienda Arzate, Inc.; Humberto Arzategomez; El Tapatio y Antojitos; and Maria Melendez, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202501484014CUMCCJC B. The City of Santa Ana, et al. v. Ahir, et al., California Court of Appeal, State of California Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, Case No. G066179 C. Ravin Ahir; Nayan Ahir; Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Royal Motel, Inc.; Royal Grand, Inc; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Grand Inn, LLC v. City Of Santa Ana; Alvaro Nuñez; Robert Rodriguez; City Of Santa Ana Police Officers Does 17; And Does 810 inclusive,United States District Court (Central District of California); Case No. 8:25cv 02480JVSADS
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 Greg Kruly
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Santa Ana 8U Pony Baseball AllStars for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Jonathan Martinez 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: 3 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
3. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
5. Appoint Giovanni Chavez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Mai Do Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Measure X Oversight Committee for a Partial Term Expiring in December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
7. Proposed City Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report Titled Wildfires Hit Home
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed City response to the Orange County Grand Jury report titled Wildfires Hit Home dated May 19, 2026.
8. Purchase Order Contract with Golden Bell Products Corp for Insecticidal Latex Coating Services for Sewer Manholes (Specification No. 26051) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to Golden Bell Products Corp. for insecticidal latex coating services for an amount not to exceed $100,000, for the oneyear term beginning July 7, 2026, and expiring July 6, 2027, with provision for four, oneyear renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
9. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to CulverNewlin Inc., GM Business Interiors, National Business Furniture, People Space, Pivot Interiors Inc., Quality Office Furnishings, Vari, and Yamada Enterprises for Office Furniture, Installation, and Related Services (Specification No. 23080, 23081, 23082, 23092, 26079) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to include CulverNewlin of Corona, CA and Vari of Coppell, TX to the established list of approved vendors on the aggregate contracts listed below for an initial one (1) year term expiring on June 30, 2027, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year renewal options. The total not to exceed amount will not change.
Vendor Location
CulverNewlin Inc. Corona, CA
GM Business Interiors Riverside, CA
National Business
Furniture Milwaukee, WI
People Space Irvine, CA
Pivot Interiors Inc. Costa Mesa, CA
Quality Office
Furnishings Yorba Linda, CA
Vari Coppell, TX
Yamada Enterprises Huntington Beach, CA
10. Amendment to Agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions for Access and Support Services for iManage Data Management Systems and Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City’s current agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions (“BlueTech”) to increase the nottoexceed amount of compensation to the agreement for use of the iManage Data Management Systems (“iManage”) for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 in the amount of $14,604 to provide additional user licenses and increase the data storage size utilized by the use of the iManage system (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for legal research subscription services in the amount of $167,790 that will commence on July 7, 2026 and will continue through June 30, 2029 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
11. Award of a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $99,990 of spendable fund balance in the Sanitary Sewer Service Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Capital Recovery Charges, Transfer from Fund 056 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Sewer – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 054 and Capital Recovery Charges, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $134,431 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Contract ServicesProfessional expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20262027 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $234,421 in construction funds for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 23/24 Project (No. 266490).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $4,211,250, which includes $3,369,000 for the construction contract, $505,350 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $336,900 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $3,369,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907), for a term beginning July 8, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202639 will be filed for Project No. 266907.
12. Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services Related to Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with County of Orange Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services to formalize the refuse rate stabilization plan associated with the County of Orange Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement for FY 202627 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Lease Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC, to compensate the City $1,151 per month, for the lease of 190 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 7, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027, with provisions for up to four, oneyear extensions, for a total lease agreement amount of $68,862 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
14. Lease Agreement with PGH Wong for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with PGH Wong to compensate the City $9,359 per month, for the lease of approximately 3,284 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 17, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026, with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $163,640 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC to compensate the City $12,091 per month, for the lease of approximately 4,429 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 16, 2026 and expiring July 15, 2027 with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $290,190 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. First Amendment to the Agreements with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc., Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists for Landscape Maintenance Services at City Parks and Facilities (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc, Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists to amend the scope of service to provide landscape maintenance to parks and facilities citywide for the remaining term expiring January 31, 2027 and renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX).
17. Resolution Amending Mabury Park Permit Parking District Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending and superseding the Mabury Park Permit Parking District Resolution 2016042.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016042 RELATED TO THE MABURY PARK PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT
18. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603 – Watermarke Sandpointe MixedUse Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202603 FOR A MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT WITH 400 UNIT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, INCLUDING 20 UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO EXTREMELY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND 13,887 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE (APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with CM Sandpointe, LLC, GH Sandpointe LLC, VMT Sandpointe LLC, and QC Sandpointe LLC, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a 400 unit multifamily residential development, including 20 affordable units (5% of the total units) proposed as affordable to extremely lowincome households, at the property located at 200 East Sandpointe Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Sections 15183 and 15162.
19. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604 – SWC Alton & Raitt Residential Development (2100 West Alton Avenue)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202604 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A 36UNIT SINGLEFAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME AND THREE PROPOSED AS
AFFORDABLE TO MODERATEINCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 WEST ALTON AVENUE (APNS: 41254106 AND 41254110)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with BDC Santa Ana LLC, for a 55year covenant term, for a forsale residential development consisting of a thirtysix (36) unit singlefamily detached residential subdivision, which includes three (3) units designated as affordable to very lowincome and three (3) units affordable to moderateincome households at 2100 West Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines (InFill Development Projects).
20. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS3097 Dissolving the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission
First reading at the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 5
2. Published in the OC Reporter on June 19, 2026.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS3097 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
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2026 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, September 25, 2026.
22. Consider Ballot Measure to Remove Sunset on Local Sales Tax Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution calling for the placement of a measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot to remove the rate reduction and sunset on the local general sales transactions measure in Santa Ana.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT ON THE BALLOT OF A MEASURE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing written arguments for or against the above referenced measure.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
23. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Replace the Current Residential Parking Permit Sticker System with a Hanging Placard System Displayed from a Vehicle’s Rearview Mirror and Take All Necessary Actions to Implement the Transition – Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
24. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Prepare a Resolution in Support of State Legislation to Lower Southern California Edison Rates and Protect Ratepayers and Evaluate Potential Intervention in California Public Utilities Commission Proceedings on Behalf of Santa Ana Residents – Councilmember Jessie Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Agreements for Rotational Tow Services
2. Ordinance Related to Chapter 30
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7/7/2026
City Council Meeting Agenda
July 7, 2026
CLOSED SESSION MEETING – 4:00 PM
REGULAR OPEN MEETING – 5:30 PM
(Immediately following the Closed Session Meeting)
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
22 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701
Valerie Amezcua
Mayor
Thai Viet Phan
Councilmember – Ward 1
Benjamin Vazquez
Councilmember Ward 2
Jessie Lopez
Councilmember Ward 3
Phil Bacerra
Councilmember Ward 4
Johnathan Ryan Hernandez
Councilmember Ward 5
David Penaloza
Mayor Pro Tem Ward 6
Mayor and Council telephone: 7146476900
Agenda item inquiries: 7146476520
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
Alvaro Nuñez
City Manager
Jennifer L. Hall
City Clerk
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need special assistance to participate in this Meeting, contact Michael Ortiz, City ADA Program Coordinator, at (714) 6475624. Notification 48 hours prior to the Meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to assure accessibility to this meeting. The City Council agenda and supporting documentation can be found on the City’s website – www.santaana.org/agendasandminutes CITY VISION AND CODE OF ETHICS
The City of Santa Ana is committed to achieving a shared vision for the organization and its community. The Vision, Mission and Guiding Principles (Values) are the result of a thoughtful and inclusive process designed to set the City and organization on a course that meets the challenges of today and tomorrow, as follows:
Vision The dynamic center of Orange County which is acclaimed for our: Investment in youth • Safe and healthy community • Neighborhood pride • Thriving economic climate • Enriched and diverse culture • Quality government services Mission To deliver efficient public services in partnership with our community which ensures public safety, a prosperous economic environment, opportunities for our youth, and a high quality of life for residents.
Guiding Principles Collaboration • Efficiency • Equity • Excellence • Fiscal Responsibility • Innovation • Transparency
Code of Ethics and Conduct At the Special Municipal Election held on February 5, 2008, voters approved an amendment to the City Charter which established the Code of Ethics and Conduct for elected officials and members of appointed boards, commissions, and committees to assure public confidence. The following are the core values expressed: • Integrity • Honesty • Responsibility • Fairness • Accountability • Respect • Efficiency Members of the public may attend the City Council meeting inperson or join via Zoom. As a courtesy to the public, the City Council meeting will occur live via teleconference Zoom webinar. You may view the meeting from your computer, tablet, or smart phone via YouTube LiveStream at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantaanavideos/ or on CTV3, available on Spectrum channel 3.
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La ciudad provee servicios de interpretación al español en las juntas del Consejo.
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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 LABOR NEGOTIATOR pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6(a):
Agency Negotiator: Peter Brown
Employee Organizations:
1. Service Employees International Union, FullTime Employees Unit (SEIUFT)
2. Service Employees International Union, PartTime NonCivil Service Employees Unit (SEIUPTNCS)
2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of the subdivision (d) of section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. Michael Watson v. City of Santa Ana, WCAB Case No.: ADJ16016555
3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION pursuant to Paragraph (1) of subdivision (d) of Section 54956.9 of the Government Code:
A. The People of the State Of California, By The City Attorney For The City Of Santa Ana; The City Of Santa Ana v. Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Nayan Ahir; Ravin (Ray) Ahir; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Motel Inc.; Royal Grand Inn, LLC; Royal Grand, Inc.; Hacienda Arzate, Inc.; Humberto Arzategomez; El Tapatio y Antojitos; and Maria Melendez, Orange County Superior Court, Case No. 30202501484014CUMCCJC B. The City of Santa Ana, et al. v. Ahir, et al., California Court of Appeal, State of California Fourth Appellate District, Division Three, Case No. G066179 C. Ravin Ahir; Nayan Ahir; Kyong Su Kim; Myong Kim; Royal Motel, Inc.; Royal Grand, Inc; Royal Roman Motel, LLC; Royal Grand Inn, LLC v. City Of Santa Ana; Alvaro Nuñez; Robert Rodriguez; City Of Santa Ana Police Officers Does 17; And Does 810 inclusive,United States District Court (Central District of California); Case No. 8:25cv 02480JVSADS
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 Greg Kruly
ADDITIONS\DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA
CEREMONIAL PRESENTATIONS
1. Certificates of Recognition presented by Mayor Amezcua to Santa Ana 8U Pony Baseball AllStars for Outstanding Athletic Achievements
2. Certificates of Recognition presented by Councilmember Lopez to Jonathan Martinez 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: 3 through 20 and waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
3. Excused Absences
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Excuse the absent members.
4. Minutes from the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2026
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve minutes.
5. Appoint Giovanni Chavez Nominated by Councilmember Penaloza as the Ward 6 Representative to the Rental Housing Board for a Partial Term Expiring in 2027 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Giovanni Chavez to the Rental Housing Board as the Ward 6 representative and administer the Oath of Office.
6. Appoint Mai Do Nominated by Councilmember Phan as the Ward 1 Representative to the Measure X Oversight Committee for a Partial Term Expiring in December 12, 2028 Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Appoint Mai Do to the Measure X Oversight Committee as the Ward 1 representative and administer the Oath of Office. (Pursuant to SAMC Sec. 2326(a), requires five affirmative votes)
7. Proposed City Response to Orange County Grand Jury Report Titled Wildfires Hit Home
Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: Approve the proposed City response to the Orange County Grand Jury report titled Wildfires Hit Home dated May 19, 2026.
8. Purchase Order Contract with Golden Bell Products Corp for Insecticidal Latex Coating Services for Sewer Manholes (Specification No. 26051) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Award a purchase order contract to Golden Bell Products Corp. for insecticidal latex coating services for an amount not to exceed $100,000, for the oneyear term beginning July 7, 2026, and expiring July 6, 2027, with provision for four, oneyear renewal options, for a total amount not to exceed $500,000.
9. Aggregate Purchase Order Contracts to CulverNewlin Inc., GM Business Interiors, National Business Furniture, People Space, Pivot Interiors Inc., Quality Office Furnishings, Vari, and Yamada Enterprises for Office Furniture, Installation, and Related Services (Specification No. 23080, 23081, 23082, 23092, 26079) (General Fund & NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Finance and Management Services
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to include CulverNewlin of Corona, CA and Vari of Coppell, TX to the established list of approved vendors on the aggregate contracts listed below for an initial one (1) year term expiring on June 30, 2027, with provisions for two (2), one (1) year renewal options. The total not to exceed amount will not change.
Vendor Location
CulverNewlin Inc. Corona, CA
GM Business Interiors Riverside, CA
National Business
Furniture Milwaukee, WI
People Space Irvine, CA
Pivot Interiors Inc. Costa Mesa, CA
Quality Office
Furnishings Yorba Linda, CA
Vari Coppell, TX
Yamada Enterprises Huntington Beach, CA
10. Amendment to Agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions for Access and Support Services for iManage Data Management Systems and Agreement with Thomson Reuters for Legal Research Subscription Services (General Fund) Department(s): City Attorney’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the City’s current agreement with Blue Technologies Smart Solutions (“BlueTech”) to increase the nottoexceed amount of compensation to the agreement for use of the iManage Data Management Systems (“iManage”) for the period of August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 in the amount of $14,604 to provide additional user licenses and increase the data storage size utilized by the use of the iManage system (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement for legal research subscription services in the amount of $167,790 that will commence on July 7, 2026 and will continue through June 30, 2029 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
11. Award of a Construction Contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc. for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907) (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: 1. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $99,990 of spendable fund balance in the Sanitary Sewer Service Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Capital Recovery Charges, Transfer from Fund 056 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Sewer – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 054 and Capital Recovery Charges, Improvements Other Than Buildings expenditure account (Requires five affirmative votes).
2. Approve an appropriation adjustment recognizing $134,431 of spendable fund balance in the Public Works Water Revenue, Prior Year Carry Forward and Water Utility Capital, Transfer from Fund 060 revenue accounts, and appropriate to the Water – Interfund Transfer, Transfer to Fund 066 and Water Utility Capital Projects, Contract ServicesProfessional expenditure accounts (Requires five affirmative votes).
3. Approve an amendment to the Fiscal Year 20262027 Capital Improvement Program to include an additional $234,421 in construction funds for the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 23/24 Project (No. 266490).
4. Approve the Project Cost Analysis for a total estimated construction delivery cost of $4,211,250, which includes $3,369,000 for the construction contract, $505,350 for contract administration, inspection, and testing, and a $336,900 for unanticipated or unforeseen work.
5. Award a construction contract to Onyx Paving Company, Inc., the lowest responsible bidder, in accordance with the base bid and bid alternates in the amount of $3,369,000, subject to change orders, for construction of the Local Street Preventative Maintenance FY 25/26 Project (No. 266907), for a term beginning July 8, 2026 and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract.
6. Determine that pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act the recommended actions are exempt from further review. Categorical Exemption Environmental Review No. ER202639 will be filed for Project No. 266907.
12. Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services Related to Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise Agreement with County of Orange Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with Republic Services to formalize the refuse rate stabilization plan associated with the County of Orange Waste Infrastructure System Enterprise agreement for FY 202627 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
13. Lease Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with LAZ Parking California LLC, to compensate the City $1,151 per month, for the lease of 190 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 7, 2026 and expiring June 30, 2027, with provisions for up to four, oneyear extensions, for a total lease agreement amount of $68,862 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
14. Lease Agreement with PGH Wong for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with PGH Wong to compensate the City $9,359 per month, for the lease of approximately 3,284 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 17, 2026 and expiring December 31, 2026, with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $163,640 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
15. Lease Agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC for Office Space at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (NonGeneral Fund) Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a lease agreement with Walsh Construction Company II, LLC to compensate the City $12,091 per month, for the lease of approximately 4,429 square feet of office space located at the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center for a term beginning July 16, 2026 and expiring July 15, 2027 with provisions for up to one, oneyear extension, for a total lease agreement amount of $290,190 (Agreement No. A2026XXX).
16. First Amendment to the Agreements with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc., Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists for Landscape Maintenance Services at City Parks and Facilities (General Fund)
Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Authorize the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the agreement with DMS Facility Services, Landscape West Management Services, Inc, Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., and Pacific Coast Horticulturists to amend the scope of service to provide landscape maintenance to parks and facilities citywide for the remaining term expiring January 31, 2027 and renewal options (Core Agreement No. A2026XXX).
17. Resolution Amending Mabury Park Permit Parking District Department(s): Public Works Agency
Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution amending and superseding the Mabury Park Permit Parking District Resolution 2016042.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AMENDING RESOLUTION 2016042 RELATED TO THE MABURY PARK PERMIT PARKING DISTRICT FOR THE PURPOSE OF
EXPANDING THE BOUNDARIES OF THAT DISTRICT
18. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603 – Watermarke Sandpointe MixedUse Development (200 East Sandpointe Ave.)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202603; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202603 FOR A MIXEDUSE DEVELOPMENT WITH 400 UNIT RESIDENTIAL UNITS, INCLUDING 20 UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO EXTREMELY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND 13,887 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 EAST SANDPOINTE AVENUE (APNS: 41111107, 41111109, 41111110, AND 41111111)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with CM Sandpointe, LLC, GH Sandpointe LLC, VMT Sandpointe LLC, and QC Sandpointe LLC, with a 55year covenant term, for a rental residential development consisting of a 400 unit multifamily residential development, including 20 affordable units (5% of the total units) proposed as affordable to extremely lowincome households, at the property located at 200 East Sandpointe Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Sections 15183 and 15162.
19. Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604 – SWC Alton & Raitt Residential Development (2100 West Alton Avenue)
Department(s): Planning and Building Agency, Community Development Agency Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a resolution approving Density Bonus Agreement No. 202604; and
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING DENSITY BONUS AGREEMENT NO. 202604 TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A 36UNIT SINGLEFAMILY DETACHED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION, INCLUDING THREE UNITS PROPOSED AS AFFORDABLE TO VERY LOWINCOME AND THREE PROPOSED AS
AFFORDABLE TO MODERATEINCOME HOUSEHOLDS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2100 WEST ALTON AVENUE (APNS: 41254106 AND 41254110)
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Density Bonus Agreement with BDC Santa Ana LLC, for a 55year covenant term, for a forsale residential development consisting of a thirtysix (36) unit singlefamily detached residential subdivision, which includes three (3) units designated as affordable to very lowincome and three (3) units affordable to moderateincome households at 2100 West Alton Avenue (Agreement No. A2026XXX); and
3. Determine that, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, the recommended action (below) is exempt from further review under Section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA Guidelines (InFill Development Projects).
20. Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. NS3097 Dissolving the Arts and Culture Commission; Environmental and Transportation Advisory Commission; Historic Resources Commission; Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Commission; and Youth Commission
First reading at the June 16, 2026 City Council Meeting and approved by a vote of 5
2. Published in the OC Reporter on June 19, 2026.
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Conduct a second reading and adopt 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. NS3097 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
**END OF CONSENT CALENDAR**
BUSINESS CALENDAR
21. Designate a Voting Delegate and up to Two Alternates for League of California Cities (Cal Cities) 2026 Annual Conference General Assembly
Department(s): City Clerk’s Office
Recommended Action: Designate a voting delegate and up to two alternates for the Cal Cities Annual Conference General Assembly on Friday, September 25, 2026.
22. Consider Ballot Measure to Remove Sunset on Local Sales Tax Department(s): City Manager’s Office
Recommended Action: 1. Adopt a Resolution calling for the placement of a measure on the November 3, 2026 General Municipal Election ballot to remove the rate reduction and sunset on the local general sales transactions measure in Santa Ana.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA GIVING NOTICE OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD IN THE CITY OF SANTA ANA ON NOVEMBER 3, 2026 AND CALLING FOR THE PLACEMENT ON THE BALLOT OF A MEASURE FOR SUBMISSION TO THE QUALIFIED VOTERS OF A PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
2. Adopt a Resolution authorizing written arguments for or against the above referenced measure.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026XXX entitled A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA AUTHORIZING WRITTEN ARGUMENTS FOR THE BALLOT MEASURE SUBMITTED FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 2026 GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION REGARDING AMENDING THE LOCAL GENERAL TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO REMOVE THE RATE REDUCTION AND THE SUNSET PROVISION
**END OF BUSINESS CALENDAR**
COUNCILMEMBER REQUESTED ITEMS
23. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager to Replace the Current Residential Parking Permit Sticker System with a Hanging Placard System Displayed from a Vehicle’s Rearview Mirror and Take All Necessary Actions to Implement the Transition – Mayor Pro Tem David Penaloza
24. Discuss and Consider Directing the City Manager and City Attorney to Prepare a Resolution in Support of State Legislation to Lower Southern California Edison Rates and Protect Ratepayers and Evaluate Potential Intervention in California Public Utilities Commission Proceedings on Behalf of Santa Ana Residents – Councilmember Jessie Lopez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
COUNCIL COMMENTS
AB1234 DISCLOSURE – If the City paid for travel or other expenses this is the time for members of the Council to provide a brief oral report on attendance of any regional board or commission meeting or any conference, meeting or event attended.
ADJOURNMENT – Adjourn the City Council meeting.
Future Items
1. Agreements for Rotational Tow Services
2. Ordinance Related to Chapter 30
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